1. EXAMINATION OF RISK BEHAVIOR FROM HARD DRUGS (METHAMPHETAMINE "MKPURUMMIRI") AMONG THE YOUTHS. A CASE STUDY OF UMUNNEOCHI LGA
Background Of The Study
Substances misuse among youths has been investigated for a long time, with the aim of specifically identifying and studying interventions that will minimize drug use in this group(1). Information on the relationship between risk behavior and use...
2. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ACCESSIBILITY, USE, MISUSE, AND EFFECTS OF COMBINED ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Family planning and contraception are among the major topics being debated throughout the world. The production of as many offspring as possible was a major objective in early human cultures. Today, however, only a few cultures c...
3. ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ON THE HEALTH OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN MAYO-DASSA JALINGO, TARABA STATE
Nutritional knowledge has been proven to play a very vital role in adopting optimal nutrition practices in the health of every expectant mother.As a matter of fact, health and nutritional status of the population of a nation is an important indicator of development of the country (Taleb, Kaibi, &...
4. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND IT'S ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISK AMONG RESIDENTS OF NKPOR, IDEMILI NORTH, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It has been observed in recent times that the role the environment play to a nation‟s development process can not be relegated to the background. Apart from being the physical surrounding for natural habitats, the environment pro...
5. EXAMINATION OF RISK BEHAVIOR FROM HARD DRUGS (METHAMPHETAMINE "MKPURUMMIRI") AMONG THE YOUTHS. A CASE STUDY OF UMUNNEOCHI LGA
Substances misuse among youths has been investigated for a long time, with the aim of specifically identifying and studying interventions that will minimize drug use in this group(1). Information on the relationship between risk behavior and use of substances in the societal environments is neces...
6. AN EVALUATION OF THE BROADCAST MEDIA AWARENESS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The potential for reaching individuals and convincing them to adopt new behaviors that are better for their health via the use of broadcast media is quite promising. Those who are concerned with the prevention of drug usage as we...
7. IMPACT OF STRESS ON PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN BODY USING GENERAL HOSPITAL SABON TASHA, KADUNA STATE AS A CASE STUDY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Any circumstance, whether it be physical or mental, that poses a stress to the body's ability to keep its homeostasis in a stable state is said to be stressful (Martini, Ober, Nath, Bartholomew & Petti, 2015). When defining stress, the bi...
8. STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OF GARLIC AND HONEY ON SOME UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS
Background Of The Study
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, often known as URIs or URTIs, are a group of diseases that are brought on by an acute infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. Tonsilliti...
9. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF CONFLICT/VIOLENCE ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the psychological effect of conflict/violence on women and children in Nsukka local government area, Enugu State. Specifically, the study
10. EFFECT OF A TRAINING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS ATTENDING OUT-PATIENT CLINICS IN LAGOS
ABSTRACT
Hypertension is the most common non-communicable disease and the leading cause of cardiovascular disease in the world. Many people with hypertension are unaware of their condition making treatment infrequent and inadequate. According to Seven Joint National Com...
11. POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF) ON HUMAN HEALTH
ABSTRACT
This work on ”Possible effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF), Radio Frequency Fields (RF) and Microwave Radiation on human health”, with respect to whether or not exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) is a cause of disease or other health effec...
12. EFFECT OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ASPECT OF FAMILY PLANNING ON MARRIED WOMEN
Abstract
Family planning is an important preventive measure against maternal and child morbidity and mortality. It is an essential component of primary health care and reproductive health. There is relatively high fertility rate in sub...
13. POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF) ON HUMAN HEALTH
ABSTRACT
This work on ”Possible effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF), Radio Frequency Fields (RF) and Microwave Radiation on human health”, with respect to whether or not exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) is a cause of disease or other health effec...
14. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF CONFLICT/VIOLENCE ON WOMEN AND CHILDREN
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the psychological effect of conflict/violence on women and children in Nsukka local government area, Enugu State. Specifically, the study aimed at determining the nature of conflict and viole...
15. COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE HYPOTENSIVE EFFECTS OF THE SEED AND LEAF EXTRACTS OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LAM (Moringaceae) IN LABORATORY ANIMALS
ABSTRACT
Moringa oleifera is locally used in Nigeria for the management of respiratory disorders, hypertension and poor blood circulation among other ailments. However, all parts of the plant are blindly used because the exact part of this plant and / or extractive solvent that provides...
16. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND SOME BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF ASPILIA AFRICANA (PERS.) C. D. ADAMS (ASTERACEAE)
Abstract
Aspilia africana, (Pers) C.D. Adams; (Asteraceae), a semi perennial woody plant, commonly known as haemorrhage plant is widely distributed across tropical Africa and all parts of Nigeria. The plant is well known in folkloric medicine for its anti-haemorrhagic uses and for the t...
17. SOME CARDIOVASCULAR ACTIVITIES OF THE AQUEOUS LEAF EXTRACT OF CROTON ZAMBESICUS LINN (EUPHORBIACEAE) IN LABORATORY ANIMALS
Abstract
Croton zambesicus Linn (Euphorbiaceae) is a highly valued medicinal plant in Nigeria and West African sub-region. It is used by traditional medicine practitioners in the treatment of various ailments including hypertension. This study aims to determine some cardiovascular activ...
18. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND ANTI INFLAMMATORY STUDIES OF THE STEM BARK OF FICUS GLUMOSA DEL. (MORACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Ficus glumosa is widely distributed in Northern part of Nigeria; it has been exploited for both its medicinal and economic importance. It is traditionally used for the treatment of number of ailments including gastrointestinal, respiratory, inflammatory, cardiovascular disorder...
19. Improving Deep Representations by Incorporating Domain Knowledge and Modularization for Synthetic Aperture Radar and Physiological Data
Abstract
Machine Learning (ML) using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), referred to as Deep Learning (DL), is a very popular and powerful method of statistical inference. A primary advantage of deep-learning has been the automatic learning of informative features (that encodes the data...
20. EXAMINING THE STRESS LEVELS OF MEDICAL DOCTORS AND NURSES IN FCT ABUJA
Background of the Study
Stress is one of the most fundamental problems spanning through human endeavor. Nweze (2005) stated that for two and half decades, stress phenomenon has become a topical issue in management development, seminars and workshops in Nigeria. He...
21. STRESS MANAGEMENT IN THE LEADERSHIP OF METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA- PERSPECTIVES FROM EXODUS 18-13-27
Background to the Study
The accounts of creation reveal God’s view on stress management, in that He worked for six days and rested on the seventh day (Gen 2: 2). God rested on the seventh day of creation, not because He was tired, rather He ceased from work after...
22. PATIENT HEARTBEAT AND TEMPERATURE MONITOR
BACKGROUND
Heart beat rate means the number of heartbeats per unit time, usually expressed as beats per minute (bpm). The human heart pounds to pump oxygen rich blood to the muscles and carry cell waste products away from the tissues. Heartbeat rate can vary according to the demand of t...
23. NOISE POLLUTION AND COMMUNICATION INTERVENTION INITIATIVES- A STUDY OF ONITSHA AND OGBETE MAIN MARKETS TRADERS’ AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH RISKS AND ACTION
Background of the Study
Noise pollution is an environmental issue that is rapidly increasing in most parts of the world and it is capable of challenging environmental sustainability. Although noise is not new to the human environment, it is however becoming more problematic (Hogan, 2012...
24. COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF INTENSITY LEVELS OF CONTINUOUS TRAINING ON PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BODY COMPOSITION VARIABLES OF ADOLESCENTS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study compared the effect of different intensity levels of continuous training on physiological and body composition variables of adolescent students of Imperial School Kudend Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria. The training programme comprised warm-up, continuous jogging and cool...
25. PSYCHO-SOCIAL INFLUENCE OF CIGARETTE SMOKING AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Tobacco is one of the most important public health problems worldwide. Particularly, in developing countries it has been reported that among all risk factors, smoking is the fourth leading cause of diseases, (Nwosu, 2013). The use of tobacco and its product have...
26. EFFECT OF WOOD SMOKE (BIOMASS) ON SOME LUNG FUNCTION TESTS, CARDIOVASCULAR PARAMETERS AND HAEMATOLOGICAL INDICES OF WOMEN IN ZARIA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Wood smoke is a complex mixture of substance produced during the combustion of wood. The major emissions from wood stoves are carbon monoxide, organic gases, particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. Toxic compounds as well as carcinogenic substances are also produced...
27. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS AND IMPACT OF DIABETES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Background Of The Study
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic, progressive, systemic disease characterized by abnormal lipid, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism caused by insulin insufficiency, resulting in an elevated blood glucose level (Leon, Alan, a...
28. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PREVALENCE AND EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (CASE STUDY OF OKPANAM HIGH SCHOOL, DELTA STATE)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Alcohol has been consumed for thousands of years. Drinking alcoholic drinks is a typical component of social functions in many regions of the world. Adelekan, Abiodun, Imouokhom-Obayan, & Ogunremi (1996) n...
29. MODULATORY EFFECT OF METFORMIN AND ARTEMETHER-LUMEFANTRINE ON BLOOD COAGULATION IN DIABETIC MICE CO-INFECTED WITH MALARIA
ABSTRACT
Blood coagulation is a process describing conversion of soluble materials within the blood into an insoluble gel that plugs injury/break site within blood vessels; this process requires regulation. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia, defect...
30. IN SILICO EVALUATION ON THE INTERACTION BETWEEN KETONE BODIES AND OBESITY-ASSOCIATED PROTEINS
Background of study
Obesity, has been a pre-existing problem afore time but has been recognized as a global pandemic since the 21st century (Natalia, et al., 2021). Aronne, 2002 defines obesity as the anomalous, irregular or disproportionate gain of weight as a result of fat buildup in...
31. KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF HYPERTENSION AND IT’S MANAGEMENT AMONG CLIENTS OR PATIENTS
ABSTRACT
Hypertension is an important public health challenge at Auchi Nigeria. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological survey was to determine hypertensive patients’ knowledge, perceptions, attitudes and life-style practices so as to optimize their healt...
32. ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO ECONOMICS IMPACT OF CHRONIC DISEASES IN NINGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAUCHI STATE
Background of the study
Chronic diseases represent a significant public health challenge worldwide, impacting individuals, families, and communities alike. In Nigeria, like many other countries, the burden of chronic diseases is substantial, affecting n...
33. CAUSES, COMPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF SARS-COV 2
Background to the study
SARS-CoV-2 are positive-sense, single stranded RNA viruses and its diameters is 60 nm to140 nm with spike like projection on it’s around which giving it a crown like appearance. Their viral is RNA genomic and their ran...
34. CAUSES, COMPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF POLYCYTHEMIA
Background of the study
Polycythemia, a hematologic disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) in the bloodstream, poses significant challenges in diagnosis and management. Understanding the causes, complicati...
35. EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF COVID-19 AMONG ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OWERRI
Background to the study
Coronavirus (COVID-19) are positive-sense, single stranded RNA viruses and its diameters is 60 nm to140 nm with spike like projection on it’s around which giving it a crown like appearance. Their viral is RNA genomic and th...
36. ASSESSING THE LONG TERM HEALTH EFFECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE AMONG WORKERS OF ASHAKA CEMENT INDUSTRY IN AKKO LGA AREA OF GOMBE STATE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on assessing the long term health effects of occupational exposure among workers of ashaka cement industry in akko lga area of gombe state. Specifically, the study aimed to examine the prevalent long-term health condi...
37. SOCIO-CULTURAL DETERMINANTS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE AND IT'S EFFECT ON THE HEALTH BEHAVIOUR OF YOUTHS IN UMUAHIA LGA, ABIA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Alcohol abuse among youths is a significant public health con...
38. THE IMPACT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) ON PHYSICAL HEALTH OUTCOMES IN ADULTHOOD
Abstract: This research explores the impact of early childhood education (ECE) on physical health outcomes in adulthood. The objective is to assess how ECE influences physical health indicators such as obesity rates, cardiovascular health, and overall wellne...
39. CAUSES AND EFFECT OF CONTAMINATED WATER ON HUMAN HEALTH
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Water contamination remains a critical public health issue gl...
40. SERUM LIPID PROFILE OF AFRICA MESQUITE TREE PART EXTRACT IN RAT
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the lipid-modulating effects of extracts from different parts of the African mesquite tree (Prosopis africana) in a rat model. The experiment employed a randomized controlled trial design with four groups: a control grou...
41. The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Medical Imaging and Disease Prediction: A Case Study of General Hospital, Nasarawa State.
1.1 Background of the Study
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, particularly in medical imaging and disease prediction. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and deep neural networks, AI systems can analyze complex medical data, enabling...
42. KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF ORAL HYGIENE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
1.1 Background of the Study
Oral hygiene is a fundamental aspect of overall health and well-being, significantly influencing the quality of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines oral health as a key indicator of general health, well-being, and quality of lif...
43. An assessment of the economic burden of non-communicable diseases on Nigerian hospitals: A case study of healthcare facilities in Plateau State
Background of the Study
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions are increasingly becoming a major public health concern in Nigeria. These diseases account for a significant proportion of the disease burde...
44. An Investigation of Work-Related Stress and Its Impact on Employee Health in Ecobank Nigeria, Benue State
Background of the Study
Work-related stress is a growing concern in modern organizations, particularly in high-pressure industries such as banking. Stress in the workplace arises from various factors, including excessive workloads, job insecurity, long hours, and interpers...
45. The Effect of Nurse-Led Health Promotion Programs on Stress Management Among Employees in Borno State
Background of the Study: Workplace stress has become a major health concern globally, affecting both employees' physical and mental well-being. In Borno State, employees across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and government services, ex...
46. An Assessment of Barriers to Adherence to Dietary Recommendations Among Diabetic Patients in Federal Medical Centre, Katsina State
Background of the Study: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that requires continuous management, including strict adherence to dietary recommendations aimed at controlling blood glucose levels. A well-balanced diet can significantly reduce complication...
47. The Effect of Nurse-Led Nutrition Education on Reducing Childhood Obesity in Kano State
Background of the Study: Childhood obesity is a growing global concern, with significant health risks that can extend into adulthood, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and psychological issues (Raji et al., 2024). In Kano State, the prevalence of...
48. The Effect of Nurse-Led Virtual Consultations on Chronic Disease Management in Bauchi State
Background of the Study: Chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases are prevalent in Nigeria, with significant implications for public health. In Bauchi State, as in many parts of Nigeria, healthcare access is limited by fac...
49. An Evaluation of Nurses’ Role in Managing Childhood Obesity in Primary Schools in Kaduna State
Background of the Study: Childhood obesity has emerged as a significant public health concern globally, with rising rates in both developed and developing countries. In Nigeria, the prevalence of childhood obesity is increasing, particularly in urban areas a...
50. An Investigation of Nurses’ Role in Managing Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Chronic Illnesses in Sokoto State Hospitals
Background of the Study: Chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, affect a significant portion of the population in Nigeria, and they often have a profound impact on mental health. Patients with chronic illnesses are at...
