1. AN ASSESSMENT OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNDER 5 CHILDREN
Background of Study
Infant feeding practices are a significant driver of infant nutritional status, which has an impact on infant morbidity and death. Breastfeeding is one of the most important feeding strategies since it is essential for an infant'...
2. ASSESSMENT OF HEALTHCARE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG HEALTH WORKERS
Background to the Study
Healthcare waste threatens the public health due to its contagious nature. Most healthcare facilities are located in the heart of the cities and therefore, healthcare waste that are not correctly managed can cause dangerous infection and pose pot...
3. CHALLENGES OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AMONG WORKING CLASS WOMEN
Background to the study
Breast feeding which is the act of feeding babies with breast milk. This is a universal cultural practice among human species of all races. However, there are commonly observable variations in the frequency and exclusiveness of application of bre...
4. AN ASSESSMENT ON THE PREVALENCE OF ABORTION AMONG TEENAGE GIRLS
ABSTRACT
The research is carried out on factor that affecting the teenage abortion and causes and Health education on prevalence of Abortion among teenage girls has been taking appropriately, maintenance of teenage girls at the age of 12-18 years should...
5. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the causes and effects of malnutrition in children in Ovia North East Local Government Area, using mothers and health workers as population target. The sampling method was utilized in picking out the respondents. The ques...
6. ASSESSMENT OF CHILD CARE STRESS AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE STUDYING IN FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to assess child care stress among women of child bearing age studying in Faculty of Allied Health Science University of Maiduguri. Specifically, the study was aimed at examine if women of child bearing age...
7. AVAILABILITY AND STORAGE OF VACCINES IN COMMUNITY PHARMACIES
ABSTRACT
Vaccine preventable diseases remain the most common causes of childhood mortality with an estimated three million deaths each year. Immunity to vaccine preventable diseases only result when active and effective vaccines are used. Active and eff...
8. ASSESSMENT OF CHILD CARE STRESS AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE STUDYING IN FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
For researchers in various disciplines, the term "stress" has different meanings. According to a study conducted by various researchers, stress is linked to the ecosystem and population of organisms. Temperature, cold,...
9. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In fact many researches have been conducted in many countries, especially in Nigeria to verify the causes and effects of teenage pregnancy. The reason suggested for this is the easiness of teenagers to fall into the pit of premar...
10. FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION (PMTCT) SERVICES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN
Background of the Study
The universality of harmful beliefs and subsequent negative attitudes towards the mentally ill is not in doubt (Thara and Srinivasan 2000; Murphy 2002; Botha et al. 2006). This study is set out to identify the persistent socio-cu...
11. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED CHILD ABUSE DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The increased Violence against young people includes all types of violence, these occurs for ages between 0-18 years old. This violence may be child maltreatment (i.e. sexual and emotional abuse, neglect or physical violence) mostly between paren...
12. INFANT FEEDING DECISIONS AMONG HIV- POSITIVE MOTHERS IN OGOJA, CRISIS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Background to the Study
The human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HIV, is a persistent illness that can manifest its symptoms anywhere from a few months to many years after infection. HIV is widespread in all known populations around the world, including the embry...
13. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF FINANCING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA
ants to find out the problem and prospect of financing Health care delivery in Nigeria. To achieve this objective, the right atmosphere must be provided, co-ordinated and directed for effective result. The objective of health care is the attainment of good health to all sundry and effective medical...
14. AN INVESTIGATION OF HEALTHCARE WASTE MANAGEMENT, KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES AMONG HEALTH WORKERS
Background to the Study
The infectious nature of trash from healthcare settings poses a risk to the general population's health. As a result of the fact that the majority of healthcare facilities are situated in the middle of cities, improper disposal of healthcare...
15. ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ON INJECTION SAFETY AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN OKADA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER IN EDO STATE
Background Of The Study
In today's healthcare, when injectable medications and vaccines are often administered, injection safety is an essential concern. In addition to this, there is a high burden of blood-borne diseases with the potential for tran...
16. ATTITUDE OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF PATIENT INFORMATION
Background of the study
In recent years, the proliferation of information and communication technologies (ICT) has spread its tentacles into almost every sector of society, one of which is the medical sector. In recent years, information and communicati...
17. ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AMONG NURSES - A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT USING GENERAL HOSPITAL SABON TASHA, KADUNA STATE AS A CASE STUDY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Studies on entrepreneurship in higher education have recently been conducted on a number of occasions during the Covid-19 pandemic. These studies have taken the form of discussions, seminars, and workshops, and they have e...
18. IMPACT OF POOR COMMUNICATION AND TEAM COLLABORATION AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICE DELIVERY IN FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL IDO-EKITI
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Communication is defined as "the transmission or exchanging of ideas, views, or information through voice, writing, or signs," according to Webster's Dictionary. It is essential to keep in mind that communication comes in many forms...
19. KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF COVID 19 AMONGST HEALTH WORKERS IN MADONNA UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
Background of the study
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) is a contagious sickness that causes respiratory infections ranging from a simple cold to serious respiratory problems. Brosseau and Sietsema (2020) report that the outbreak originated in December 2019...
20. PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS TOWARDS PROVIDING CONTRACEPTIVES TO UNMARRIED ADOLESCENT IN DABI BAKO HEALTH CARE CENTRE, GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL
Background of the Study
Adolescent pregnancy is a worldwide public health issue; the World Health Organization estimates that 20 000 teenagers under the age of 18 give birth every day. Teenager and adolescent are frequently used interchangeably. A...
21. 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...
22. THE IMPACT OF JOB SATISFACTION AND WORKERS PERFORMANCE IN THE HEALTH SECTOR
Background to the Study
Nigeria is one of several nations that has been impacted by a "brain drain" of health workers in recent years. In quest of better health opportunities, thousands of highly qualified medical professionals have relocated...
23. ATTITUDE AND KNOWLEDGE OF NURSING MOTHERS TOWARDS IMMUNIZATION
STATEMENT OF RESEARCH PROBLEM
The impact of immunization on the reduction of childhood morbidity and mortality and the well being of nursing mothers in Nigeria has been remarkable, however, it is yet to reach its full potential despite the objectives of WHO and all effo...
24. EFFECT OF HOME DELIVERY ON MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OUTCOME AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE IN OWO, ONDO STATE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the effect of home delivery on maternal and child health outcome among women of child bearing age in Owo, Ondo State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in th...
25. KNOWLEDGE ON THE STANDARD PRECAUTION ON TUBERCULOSIS AMONG PRIMARY HEALTH CARE WORKERS OF BOSSO LGA OF NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the role of public health workers in tuberculosis management and prevention. Two hundred and twenty nine (229) randomly selected (stratification) health workers were administered a 54-item questionnaire. The questio...
26. MIDWIVES’ AND MOTHERS’ PERCEPTION OF MIDWIVES SERVICE SCHEME
ABSTRACT
The importance of skilled birth attendants in the reduction of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality worldwide cannot be over-emphasized. The midwives service scheme was established by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in colla...
27. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF INTER ETHNIC CONFLICTS ON SOCIAL HEALTH WORKERS IN NIGERIA
Abstract
This research work was conducted to examine the psychological effects of inter ethnic conflicts on social health workers in Nigeria. The survey research design was used in carrying out the study since it required the collection of data from a large number of respondents within...
28. INCIDENCE OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AMONG WOMAN OF CHILD BEARING AGE
ABSTRACT
The broad objective of this study borders on the incidence of low birth weight among woman of child bearing age using Kajarko Local Government in Kaduna State. The study examine the factors and risk associated to low birth weight...
29. AN ASSESSMENT ON MASS MEDIA AS A TOOL FOR POPULATION CONTROL IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study investigated mass media influence on population control in Kaduna State. Four research questions were asked and four objectives were formulated.The research design adopted was survey combined with focus group discu...
30. FACTORS INFLUENCING WOMEN’S CHOICE OF PLACE OF DELIVERY IN ASABA LGA, DELTA STATE
ABSTRACT
Although 92% of women receive antenatal care at least once during pregnancy, a suitable place of delivery assists only 44% of mothers during childbirth (KDHS, 2008). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the choice of p...
31. PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS AND THE ATTITUDE OF HEALTH WORKERS IN FEDERAL NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Abstract
The universality of harmful beliefs and subsequent negative attitudes towards the mentally ill is not in doubt (Thara and Srinivasan 2000; Murphy 2002; Botha et al. 2006). This study is set out to identify the persistent socio-cultural factors...
32. KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION AMONG HEALTH WORKERS AND RESIDENT OF EGOR L.G.A IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) continue to be a threat to hospital admissions and workers thus contributing to mortalities and morbidities. Sophistication and type of services given by health facilities may determine health worker’s attitude tow...
33. NURSING INTERVENTION FOR THE PROMOTION OF INFECTION CONTROL IN TWO TEACHING HOSPITALS
Abstract
This work is to examine the nursing intervention for the promotion of infection control in two teaching hospitals. A study of two teaching hospitals in Ogun were carried out. Three research objectives, questions and hypothesis were formulated to carry out this...
34. PROBLEMS AND PROSPECT OF HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY AT GRASSROOT LEVEL
Abstract
This study seeks to highlight the recent activities of local government in health care delivery. Health care in Nigeria is prone to so many problems which are attributed to the fact that health services are in great demand but accessibility to health services...
35. STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT AS A TOOL FOR HIGH EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN AN ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT
Most banks in Ikeja in Nigeria, in recent years are facing the challenges of labour turn over due to lack of job training of their employees. More so, most banks in Ikeja keep downsizing their employees and recruiting new ones as a result of changes in their s...
36. THE USE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALARIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the use of traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria among pregnant women in Abraka, Delta State. To achieve this 4 research hypothesis were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampl...
37. AWARENESS OF GOOD NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
ABSTRACT
This research work was designed to examine the awareness of good nutrition during pregnancy among women of child bearing age. Six (6) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred (100) respondents in order to gather...
38. THE IMPART OF HIV/AIDS AWARENESS ON THE SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR OF YOUTH AND UNDERGRADUATE.
ABSTRACT
This study was designed to investigate the impact of HIV/AIDS awareness on the sexual behaviour of youths/under graduate. This research instruments consists of a sample questionnaire and oral interviews. Th...
39. ANALYSING THE KNOWLEDGE OF PEOPLE ABOUT TUBERCULOSIS CAUSE AND ITS EFFECTS.
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Tuberculosis is a problem of global importance among communicable diseases. It is second leading disease causing death worldwide killing nearly 2 million people each year in Nigeria. Non-compliance of patients on tuberculosis treatment in an i...
40. ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH WORKERS (ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION OFFICERS) ABOUT COLD CHAIN SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
The cold chain is a science, a technology and a process. It is a science since it requires the understanding of the chemical and biological processes linked with perishability. It is a technology since it relies on physical means to insure appropriate temperatu...
41. CAUSES AND EFFECT OF COMMERCIAL SEX WORK
Abstract
The rising wave of incidence of commercial sex work has given serious concern to the government, parents, health workers and the society. The causes and effects of commercial sex work among Akwa Ibom girls in Uyo Local Government is the main concern of this st...
42. KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF CARE OF THE ELDERLY PATIENTS AMONG HEALTH WORKERS IN UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT
With the global trend towards an increasing aging population, there is a corresponding increase in the health problems associated with elderly population especially in developing Countries including Nigeria. With this increase in the growth of...
43. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES DELIVERY IN TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN RIVERS STATE USE CORRELATION AND REGRESSION ANALYSIS TO TEST THE HYPOTHESES
Statement of the Problem
World Bank (2003) and Wilson and Wong, (2007) have reported on information technology use among medical and health workers. It is reported that while information technology capabilities (personal computers, mobile phones, Internet) were av...
44. KMOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING IN ADAMAWA STATE (CASE STUDY; YOLA SOUTH)
ABSTRACT
The importance of breast milk over all other types of milk as the main food source for infants cannot be over-emphasized as established by numerous health and nutrition organizations. Early childhood is characterized by rapid growth, development of tissues and formation of orga...
45. PREVALENCE, CLINICAL MANIFESTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES OF LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS IN PAIKORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
There are ongoing current efforts of mass drug administration for the interruption of lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Nigeria but the disease is still one of the major disabling filarial diseases of public health significance. Unupdated possible data on the transmission of LF info...
46. 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...
47. AN EVALUATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN IMMUNIZATION
ABSTRACT
The study aims to assess the factors that impact community involvement in immunisation, with a specific focus on Orlu Local Government Area in Imo State. The study employed a survey methodology to gather data from both community people and heal...
48. AN EVALUATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN IMMUNIZATION
ABSTRACT
The study aims to assess the factors that impact community involvement in immunisation, with a specific focus on Orlu Local Government Area in Imo State. The study employed a survey methodology to gather data from both community people and heal...
49. 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...
50. KNOWLEDGE AND UPTAKE OF ADOPTION AMONG WOMEN WITH INFERTILITY (A CASE STUDY OF JAMA'ARE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BAUCHI STATE)
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine Knowledge and uptake of adoption among women with infertility (A case study of Jama'are local Government Bauchi state). Specifically, the study aims to find out the sources of knowledge a...
