1. 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...
2. THE AWARENESS OF CONTRACEPTIVE USAGE AMONG MALE ADOLESCENTS
Background of study
"Contraceptives" are defined as "a medication, device, or technique used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant" in the Oxford Advanced Learners' Dictionary of Current English. 1 The use of condoms as a pre...
3. IMPACT OF HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM ON ADOLESCENT'S SEXUALITY AMONG STUDENTS OF GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Adolescence, or puberty, is a period of great opportunity and hope. It is the period between childhood and adulthood when young people undergo physical, mental, and emotional changes. This period can be confusing for some adolescents because most...
4. KNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPTABILITY OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AMONG FEMALE PART-TIME STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
Cancerofthecervixremainsthemostcommonmalignantneoplasmofthefemalegenitaliaandthesecondmostcommoncancerinfemalestudents.CervicalCancersscreeningservestodetectthepossibilitythatacancerispresent.Themainobjectiveofthestudywastodeterminetheknowledgeandacceptabilityo...
5. AN EVALUATION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF BREAST CANCER AT UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
ABSTRACT
The incidence and mortality from breast cancer in Nigeria is on the increase. The health care system in Nigeria is overburdened by the task of providing proper treatment and care to breast cancer patients. Preventative strategies in the fight against breast cancer have not been...
6. IMMUNOCYTOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF LIQUID-BASED CERVICAL CYTOLOGY SPECIMENS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ZARIA, NORTHERN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Cervical cancer is a common and important public health problem for adult women in developing countries. Many industrialized countries have achieved significant successes in reducing invasive cervical cancer burden over the past six decades mainly due to introduction of screeni...
7. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES, PREVALENCE AND EFFECT OF FEMALE PROSTITUTION IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, EKIADOLOR-BENIN AS A CASE STUDY
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Statistically, prostitution is an alarming problem to the human society. Prostitution is a form of violence against women, it is violation of human rights. With a higher instance of physical violence perpetrated against them, female prostitutes...
8. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSE, PREVALENCE AND EFFECT OF FEMALE PROSTITUTION IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTION : A STUDY OF IMO STATE UNIVERSITY
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Prostitution has become rampant in our society today among growing teens and youths. These young people see selling of their bodies as the fastest way of getting income for their keeps. In the past those engaged in prostitution use to be women s...
9. DEEP LEARNING BASED CERVICAL CANCER DISEASE DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION MODEL
Abstract
Cervical cancer is the second most common and second most deadly cancer in Ethiopia. The disease's incidence and prevalence are increasing over time due to population growth and aging, as well as an...
10. An Evaluation of Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Among Women of Reproductive Age in Borno State
Background of the Study
Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women globally, with a disproportionately high burden in developing countries such as Nigeria (Ibrahim et al., 2024). Early detection through screening...
11. An Evaluation of Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness Among Women of Reproductive Age in Borno State
Background of the Study
Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women globally, with a disproportionately high burden in developing countries such as Nigeria (Ibrahim et al., 2024). Early detection through screening...
12. The Effect of Nurse-Led Psychological Support on the Coping Mechanisms of Cervical Cancer Patients at Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Abia State
Background of the Study
Cervical cancer is a major public health issue for women, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. The emotional and psychological toll of a cervical cancer diagnosis is significant, as it often leads to feelings of fear, anxiety, depression...
13. An investigation of nurses' awareness and adherence to cervical cancer vaccination guidelines at Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Background of the Study
Cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women globally, with a high prevalence in developing countries like Nigeria (Eze et al., 2023). The introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has revolutionized the pre...
14. An assessment of nurses' awareness and adherence to cervical cancer screening guidelines at Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki
Background of the Study
Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (Koka et al., 2024). It is caused primarily by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (H...
15. An Examination of Nurses' Role in the Early Detection of Cervical Dysplasia at Adamawa State Specialist Hospital
Background of the Study
Cervical dysplasia, a condition where abnormal cells develop on the cervix, is often considered a precursor to cervical cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women worldwide. The early detection and management of cervical dysplasia...
16. An Examination of Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Cervical Cancer Screening at Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo
Background of the Study
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. Early detection through screening can significantly reduce mortality rates, yet cervical cancer screening uptake remai...
17. The Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Counseling on Treatment Adherence Among Cervical Cancer Patients in Kano State
Background of the Study
Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Treatment adherence is crucial for achieving optimal outcomes in cervical cancer care. Nurse-led counseling has been identified as an effective interven...
18. A Study on Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Cervical Cancer Screening in Zamfara State
Background of the Study
Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. It is highly preventable through early detection and screening, yet man...
19. An Investigation of the Knowledge and Perception of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women in Kebbi State
Background of the Study
Cervical cancer remains a significant public health issue worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the incidence and mortality rates are disproportionately high (WHO, 2023). In Nigeria, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among...
20. An Examination of HPV Vaccine Awareness and Uptake Among Female Students in Jigawa State
Background of the Study
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies HPV vaccination as a crucial preventive measure in reducing cervical cancer incidence. Despit...
21. The impact of misinformation on HPV vaccine uptake in Kogi State
Background of the Study
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a critical preventive measure against cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. However, in Kogi State, the uptake of the HPV vaccine has been adversely affected by widespread misinformation. Inaccurat...
22. An Investigation into the Factors Affecting HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Teenage Girls in Delta State
Background of the Study
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine represents a critical intervention for reducing the incidence of cervical cancer, yet its uptake among teenage girls remains suboptimal in many regions. In Delta State, various factors—i...
23. ASSESSMENT OF CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS AND PREVENTION AMONG FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN GOMOA FETTEH, GHANA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Cervical cancer remains one of the most prevalent and life-th...
