CHAPTER THREE

3.1 RESEARCH METHOD

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The researcher work is to determine the prevalence of Rhesus D negative among the pregnant
population attending the antenatal clinic at General Hospital, Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos
State. In this chapter, the research instruments and research data collection were discussed, also the
population method of data analysis and logistics were prepared as well.

3.2DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY AREA

The research was carried out in Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State. Ikorodu is one of the Twenty
(20 ) Local Government in Lagos State, Nigeria. Ikorodu is founded by the Oga and derives it's name from
"Oko-Odu" meaning Vegetable [Link] is a Town in Lagos State,Nigeria. It is located in the North
East of Lagos State along the Lagos Lagoon, it shares boundary with Ogun State. As of the 2006
Population Census conducted,ikorodu had an enumerated population of 535,619 with males 268,463
and females 259,454.

Ikorodu is situated at a distance of approximately 36km North of Lagos,bounded on the South by the
Lagoon and on the North with Ogun State, while on the East with Agbowa-Ikosi,a town in the Epe
Division of Lagos State. Ikorodu Local Government has it's headquarters located in the Ikorodu Town of
the Local Government secretariat, Ayangbure Road, Ikorodu Lagos [Link] serves as the administrative
centre for the Ikorodu Local Government Area.

Traditionally, Ikorodu is divided broadly into 3 for ease of representatives democracy. These
divisions are Ijomu, Aga, and Isele, which are represented in Osugbo the highest administrative
organ in the Town,headed by the Olisa as chairman of Iwerefa (while Oluwo is administrative
head). Ikorodu is ruled by the Rademo and Lasunwon Royal [Link] city is known for it's
rich cultural heritage and hosts several traditional festivals such as the Eyo Festival and the
Igunuko Festival.

3.3 STUDY POPULATION

The study population consists of 50 (pregnant women) between the age of 15-49 years at General
Hospital Ebute-Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State.
3.4 SAMPLE AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUE

A simple random technique will be used to select some of the respondents to be used for the study in
which questionnaire was given to them.

3.5 INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION

Data was generated for the study, through questionnaire, oral interview and observation methods to
confirm what have been written in the questionnaire hased on the objectives of the study.
Questionnaire was used to conduct the research and using statistics method of analysis, and data was
presented through the use of tables, and questionnaire is made up of twenty-five questions.

3.6 METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION

The self-administered questionnaire was given to each respondent. The questionnaire contained
information such as bio-data, determine the prevalence of Rhesus D negative among the pregnant
population attending the antenatal clinic in General Hospital, Ebute-Ikorodu Local Government Area,
Lagos State. The questionnaires were retrieved back immediately after completion.

3.7 DATA SOURCE

The data collected through a general survey and by the administration of structured questionnaire. Data
are classified into two: primary and secondary data, primary data obtained through personal interview
and questionnaire administration as primary data gathering instrument. The primary data are which are
yet to be in celebrated and records on subject matter in uments like magazine, annual report in carryout
this study, primary data was used in questionnaire and personal interview, the questions are made
simple in order to have unambiguous respinter

3.8 INCLUSION

The research work of this project includes 50 (pregnant women) between the age of 15-49 years at
General Hospital Ebute-Ikorodu,Local Government Area of Lgso State.

1.9 ETHICAL ISSUE

3.10 EXCLUSION

The research works of this project exclusion were non pregnant women, and men at General Hospital
Ebute-Ikorodu,Local Government Area of Lagos State.

3.11 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS

The data collected served as a means to an end. The end being the use of the required data to
understand the various situation, it is with a view of making valuable recommendation and contributions
to this end, the data collected has analyzed for any meaningful interpretation to come out with some
results. It is for this reason that the following methods were in the research project for the analysis of
data collected for a comprehensive analysis of data collected for a comprehensive analysis of data
collected. Emphasis was laid on the use of absolute number frequencies of responses and percentages,
answers to the research question were provided through the comparison of the percentage of pregnant
women response to each statement with questionnaire related to any specified question being
considered.

Frequency in the study refers to the arrangement or response in order of magnitude or occurrence,
while percentage refers to the management of the response in order of that proportion. The sample
percentage mentioned is believed to be straight forward easy to interpret and understand method. The
researcher thereafter chose the simple percentage method to use. The formula for percentage is shown
as:

R = F/N X 100

Where

R = Percentage of the total respondents

F = Frequency of the option picked by the respondents

N = Total number of the respondent

100 = The percentage of respondents for each item contained in the question.

3.12 VALIDATION OF THE RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

The questionnaire used as the research instrument was subjected to face its validation. This research
instrument (questionnaires) adopted was adequately checked and validated by the supervisor, his
contributions and correction were included into the final draft of the research instrument used.