1. AN ASSESSMENT OF PUBIC PERCEPTION OF HEALTH-RELATED RADIO PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA
Background Of The Study
One of humanity's recurring concerns is the predominance of health-related issues, as existing diseases spread and new ones arise with little or no knowledge about those illnesses and diseases. As a result, the incidence of d...
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. ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY
Background Of The Study
Maternal and child mortality are not new concepts in the social and medical sciences. They both pose serious threats to human survival especially in the future generations. It is a saying, that the future of any society depends o...
4. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AS DETERMINANTS OF EMPLOYEE’S PRODUCTIVITY
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Labour is one of the vital resources required for high level productivity at both organizational and national level. Without labour, other factors of production like capital, machines and land may remain passive. This is so becau...
5. ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY
Background Of The Study
Maternal and child mortality are not new concepts in the social and medical sciences. They both pose serious threats to human survival especially in the future generations. It is a saying, that the future of any society depends o...
6. THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENT AND HEREDITY ON HEALTH STATUS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
The Nigerian government considers primary school education as being critical for a smooth transition from the home to the school and for preparing the child for adjustment and successful learning in higher level of education. Efforts are being ma...
7. CHALLENGES OF HEALTH APPRAISAL SERVICES
Background Of Study
In Nigeria, the provision of health services for the citizenry is accorded a priority status by the national government. Every year, huge sums of money are allocated to the health sector. In particular, considerable effort is directe...
8. ANALYSIS ON DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL MORTALITY IN GENERAL HOSPITAL
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
The ever-increasing focus on enhancing women's reproductive health on a worldwide scale has resulted in an increased need for research, particularly in the field of maternal health. Since the late 1980s, the issue of mate...
9. ANALYSIS OF FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO MATERNAL MORTALITY IN GENERAL HOSPITAL CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE
Background of the study
The ever-increasing focus on enhancing women's reproductive health on a worldwide scale has resulted in an increased need for research, particularly in the field of maternal health. Since the late 1980s, the issue of maternal...
10. 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...
11. ASSESSING THE USE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALARIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN
BACKGROUND OF TJHE STUDY
Malaria is a potentially fatal parasite illness spread by female Anopheles mosquitos. Malaria is responsible for approximately 60% of out-patient visits to health institutions in Nigeria, 30% of paediatric fatalities, 25% of dea...
12. INFLUENCE OF HOME BACKGROUND AS CORRELATES OF JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL IN MBAITOLI L.G.A OF IMO STATE
Background To The Study
Through teaching, research, and community service, educational institutions all over the globe strive to accomplish their primary goals of disseminating information and developing intellectually capable individuals. Academics who are qualified an...
13. EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (NHIS) IN ENHANCING QUALITY HEALTH CARE DELIVERY: GENERAL HOSPITAL WUSE, FCT AS A CASE STUDY
Background Of The Study
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was established with the objectives of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and ensuring access to good health care services to every Nigerian and protecting Nigerian familie...
14. HEALTH INDICES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA FROM 1990-2020
Background to the study
The effect of health on worker‘s productivity suggests a relationship between health and aggregate output. Healthy workers lose less time from work due to ill- health and are more productive when working. Health gains had t...
15. QUALITY CARE: A TOOL IN ENHANCING PATIENT INFLOW IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Primary health care is often regarded as the most cost-effective method for providing essential health services, such as maternity and infant mortality reduction (Olusegun 2019). According to Hamilton (2018), primary health care...
16. THE INFLUENCE OF SMART PHONES AND SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Background of the study
The emergence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and internet facilities have drastically affected almost every facet of human life. Currently, it is greatly evident in the way of teaching and learning. Nowadays, smartphones have b...
17. INFLUENCE OF HOME ENVIRONMENT ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF OBAFEMI OWODE LGA, OGUN STATE)
ABSTRACT
The home influences the students at the most possible time of his life at a time when his mind is most receptive. It provides the first impression which may last through the whole of the child’s life. The child often sees the pare...
18. ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE AND HEALTH STATUS OF TRADERS
ABSTRACT
This is a descriptive research study on Environmental Hygiene and Health Status of traders in Akpan Andem Market. This study aimed at examining how regular disposal of waste can affect the health status of traders in Akpan Andem Market. To assess the availabili...
19. PREVALENCE OF MALNUTRITION AMONG CHILDREN UNDERAGE FIVE
ABSTRACT
Malnutrition remains one of the major problems confronting children in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The nutritional status of children influences their health status, which is a key determinant of child survival. Therefore improvement of children’s nutrition...
20. THE EFFECT OF INDISCIPLINE ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF EKITI STATE)
ABSTRACT
The effect of indiscipline on the health status of secondary school students is the focus of the study. The research reviewed different factors influencing interactive effect on their health status. The descrip...
21. WORKLOAD FACTORS AND TEACHER’S JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDUCATION
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to investigate the extent to which workload factors (such as working hours, class size, teacher-student ratio, committee assignment and nature of work) influence teacher’s job performance in public secondary schools in Educati...
22. EFFECT OF SOCIAL ECONOMIC BACKGROUND OF PARENTS ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS
Abstract
This study explores the issue of parental socio-economic status on students’ academic achievement in secondary schools, the relationship between home-based environment factors and the academic performance of students in selected secondary schools within...
23. THE EFFECTS OF PARENTS SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN JAMA’A LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE
ABSTRACT
The study examined the effect of socio-economic status of parents on the academic performance of secondary school students in Nigeria. Main objectives of the study were to examine the effect of socio-economic status background of parents on secondary school...
24. HOSTEL SANITATION PRACTICES AND ITS EFFECT ON STUDENT’S HEALTH
Abstract
In every human environment, students’ health has been the major contributory factor to their academic performances over the years because it determines their ability to read and prepare for examination. This study was conducted to investigate the sanitati...
25. FEEDING ECOLOGY AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF SOME FISH SPECIES FROM TUNGAN KAWO RESERVOIR, KONTAGORA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study of the biology of three fish species; Tilapia zillii, Clarias gariepinus and Synodontis clarias with reference to their diet composition is an important aspect in fish biology. This research was aimed at evaluating the Feeding Ecology and nutritional status of selecte...
26. SECOLOGICAL RISK OF HEAVY METALS IN SURFACE WATER, SEDIMENT AND DOMINANT FISH SPECIES FROM TUNGAN KAWO RESERVOIR, KONTAGORA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Developing countries like Nigeria are faced with increased in generation of domestic, industrial and agricultural wastes that found their way into the surrounding water bodies which are slowly contaminating the water. This study was aim to evaluate ecological risk of heavy meta...
27. APPLICATION OF SATELLITE BASED REMOTE SENSING TO THE ESTIMATION AND MONITORING OF CROP HEALTH
ABSTRACT
The effect of loss in the availability of farm products has a lot of negative impact on the society. The decrease in crops production has created disparity between the food demand of world population and the global agricultural output. Crop production faces alot of challenges,...
28. 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...
29. KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTION OF THE RISKS OF CONTRACEPTIVES USE AMONG WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study assessed knowledge and prevention of the risk of contraceptives use among women in Kwara State, Nigeria. A proportional sampling procedure was used for the selection of 378 respondents between the ages 20 – 44 in the selected local government areas in Kwara Sta...
30. IMPACT OF MOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND GENERAL HEALTH STATUS OF CAREGIVERS
ABSTRACT
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neuropaediatric condition which occurs as a result of damage to an immature brain resulting in abnormal motor development requiring special care. Caring for children with CP may affect the quality of life and/or impact on the general health status of th...
31. ASSESSMENT OF PROBLEMS AND ACHIEVEMENT IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE ACTIVITIES IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SETTING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Health is an important indicator to measure development. It is indeed a prerequisite f...
32. AN ASSESSMENT OF RURAL WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES AND ITS MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT IN THE BUILSA DISTRICT, GHANA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The availability of clean and sufficient water supplies for household and industrial use has frequently been used as a yardstick for assessing the level of socioeconomic development and health condition of human populations. For...
33. AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT ON THE COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A learning-friendly environment (LFE) accepts, nurtures, and educates all children, regardless of size, physical, academic, socioeconomic, mental, linguistic, or other characteristics. Being "child-friendly" is im...
34. 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...
35. BRAIN DRAIN AMONG PROFESSIONALS AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA ( A STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ( FMC) OWERRI
Background to the Study
Nigeria experiences a significant brain drain in a variety of industries, especially in healthcare. The healthcare system in Nigeria desperately needs repair; this is no longer shocking news because it has been so obvious for a considerabl...
36. 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...
37. PERCEPTION OF SEXUAL ACTIVITIES DURING PREGNANCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Sexual activity during pregnancy remains a topic of significa...
