ABSTRACT
The research is an in-depth analysis on a sociological analysis of coping strategies of Samaru residents on poor water supply. The study examined the effect, consequences and ways of tackling the issue of poor water supply in the community as a whole with particular reference to examining the existing causes and effects of diseases in the society. The instrument for data collection used for this research was questionnaire. The sampling techniques used for this study was cross- sectional survey research design. One hundred and seventeen (117) respondents were randomly selected. The data collected were analysed using tables and percentages. From the analysis of the data, it was found that due to the poor water supply to the community, the residents were exposed to an outbreak of diseases and epidemics which was gotten from different sources of water which was available to them. The findings from the study necessitated certain recommendations which include the government restoring a good source of water supply such as boreholes in a situation where they are unable to fix a pipe borne water (tap water), the local authorities should work hand in hand with both the government and the community and finally the residents should engage in community service like commencing projects such as sinking of boreholes and digging of wells.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of Study
1.2 Statement of Problems
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Research Question
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of study
1.8 Limitation of study
1.9 Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of study
3.3 Sampling Design and Procedure
3.4 Data Collection Instrument
3.5 Administration of Data Collection Instrument
3.6 Methods of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Test of Hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
Questionnaire