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. COMPARISON OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND RADIO STATIONS ON THE ASSESSMENT OF NEWS INFORMATION
Background of the Study
A century and half ago, communication between countries involved physical presence. Once, a reporter had to run as fast as possible back to the newsroom after interviewing and tried to beat the competition to print. Wit...
3. MARITAL STATUS AND OCCUPATION PERFORMANCE OF FEMALE SECRETARIES
ABSTRACT:- The major purpose of this study was to determine the marital status and occupation performance of female secretaries in selected ministries in Imo state. The population of the study consisted of 40 Female Secretarial Staff from the selected Organ...
4. POLYGAMY AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOL IN UGHELLI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Academic performance on the other hand is being described as that behaviour exhibited by an individual that is notable after undergoing a programme of instruction. It is also established that the academic performance can be affected by the ty...
5. FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE SANDWICH STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the factors affecting the academic performance of the sandwich students using university of Lagos State as case study. To achieve this 2 research questions were formulated. Respondents were obtained from students o...
6. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF MATERNITY SERVICES
ABSTRACT
The maternal mortality ratio and other maternal health indicators are worse for developing countries than for the developed world due to improved access to quality care during pregnancy and especially at delivery in the industrialized world. Th...
7. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ATTITUDE OF WOMEN TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMME
Background of Study
Modern family planning helps women to avoid unwanted pregnancies, illegal abortions and child bearing that will threaten their own personal health and that of the children (Ogunbayo, 2007). Family planning involves two concepts &ndas...
8. CRIMINAL PROFILLING AND IT’S RELEVANCE IN THE NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
“The more outré and grotesque an incident is the more carefully it deserves to be examined, and the very point which appears to complicate a case, is, when duly considered and scientifically handled, the one which is...
9. ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK IN LUTH, IDI ARABA
Background Of The Study
Infections and diseases are one of the most significant issues that might arise in any work, wherever in the globe. It is one of the most significant contributors to morbidity and death that may be attributed to clinical, diagnos...
10. 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...
11. EFFECT OF PARENTAL BACKGROUND ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ETHIOPE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Education is described as the process of teaching, training, and learning in order to increase knowledge and develop skills, attitudes, and morals. When correctly channeled, it prepares a person's talent for future rewards in...
12. 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...
13. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY PROMOTION PRACTICES OF HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN PORT HARCOURT CITY, RIVERS STATE
Background Of The Study
Infections and diseases is one of the most important problems in any work place worldwide. It constitutes one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality associated with clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures...
14. SELF-CONCEPT, ANXIETY AND MARITAL SATISFACTION OF COUPLES IN GOKANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE: IMPLICATION FOR COUNSELLING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Most individuals who are married actively want or anticipate attaining some level of marital satisfaction. In 1992, the Bureau of the Census of the United States revealed that tragically, 52 percent of marriages in the country en...
15. THE ATTITUDE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TOWARDS TEACHING IN THE RURAL AREAS
ABSTRACT
These studies investigate the attitude of secondary school teachers towards teaching in rural areas in Uhunmwode Local government Area of Edo State. The study was carried out on a sample of ten junior and secondary schools in Uhunmwode local government area of...
16. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE INFORMATION AVENUE AND THE USE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AMONG FARMERS
ABSTRACT
The study examined the the information avenue and the use of traditional medicine among farmers in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria. It examined the accessibility of information to the farmers, some ailment that affect agricultural production, seriousness of the a...
17. THE ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS TOWARDS TEACHING IN THE RURAL AREAS
ABSTRACT
There have been a lot of controversy and misunderstanding over this issue of posting and transfer of teacher. Most often, teachers refuse and reject posting, a practice that creates administrative problems that do not in any way help to enhance the smooth and effective ru...
18. INFORMATION SOURCES AND USE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AMONG FARMERS
ABSTRACT
The study examined the information sources and use of traditional medicine among farmers in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria. It examined the accessibility of information to the farmers, some ailment that affect agricultural production, seriousnes...
19. MASS COMMUNICATION AS A CATALYST TO RURAL DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF ORUMBA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE)
Abstract
In this study titled mass communication as a catalyst to rural development the effort is geared towards examining the effect of mass communication on rural dwellers.
This study was motioned by the felt needs and find...
20. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS ABORTION: AN IMPLICATION FOR COUNSELLING
Abstract
This investigation adopted cross-sectional survey research design to ascertain the attitude of female undergraduates and secondary school students towards abortion. A random sample of 1,300 was drawn with Table of Random Numbers from the 5,353,534 population of...
21. THE MARKETING OF GINGER IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study dealt on the economic analysis of ginger (Zirrgiher. qf~cinnle Ii) marketing in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to determine the situation of the domestic market, and type of intermediaries involved; to ascertain and determine...
22. EFFECTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHING AIDS ON LEARNING ATTITUDES OF ADULT LEARNERS IN ADULT LITERACY CENTERS
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation of the factors affecting academic performance with the performance levels of adults in adult and continuing education in Ado Odo Ota local government area, Ogun state. These factors were arbitrarily sel...
23. ATTITUDE OF FARMERS TOWARDS PAYING FOR AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES
ABSTRACT
The study assessed the attitude of farmers towards paying for agricultural extension services in Kaduna State. One hundred and fifty five respondents were randomly selected from Kachia and Jaba Local Governments (LGAs) for the study. Descriptive statisti...
24. SOCIETY’S CURRENT ATTITUDE TOWARDS WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BASED ARTISAN JOBS AS A FACTOR IN MAINSTREAMING GIRLS INTO STM EDUCATION
ABSTRACT
This had been an attempt to investigate the society’s current attitude towards women in science and technology based artisan jobs as a factor in mainstreaming girls into science and technology mathematics education. In carrying out this s...
25. THE RATE AND CAUSES OF INFANT MORTALITY
Abstract
This study investigated the rate and causes of infant mortality. The study was carried out in Irrua Teaching Hospital, Edo state, Nigeria. A reconnaissance survey was carried out in order to identify the various locations of hospitals in the LGAs. During the re...
26. THE EFFECT OF THE ORPHANAGE HOME ON THE CHILD PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
Abstract
Children brought up in the orphanage home cannot cope effectively with the outside world, this display in their dispositions because most of them tend to be introverts and always want to keep to themselves in few causes they turn out to be back...
27. THE IMPACT OF MASS MEDIA CAMPAIGN AGAINST AIDS AMONG TEENAGERS
ABSTRACT
This study is aimed to ascertain the impact of mass media campaign aimed curbing the spread of the diseases AIDS among teenagers in Enugu state. The objective of the study is also to find out through survey method whether the teenager a...
28. UTILIZATION OF ANTENATAL AND MATERNITY SERVICES BY MOTHERS SEEKING CHILD WELFARE SERVICES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study aims to analyze the determinants of utilization of antenatal and maternal health care services among mothers seeking child welfare services with focus on the continuum of care for pregnant women duri...
29. WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AMONG INFORMAL SECTOR PRACTITIONERS
Abstract
Out-of-pocket payment dominates the bulk of health care financing in Osun State as in other parts of Nigeria. Pre-payment plans which have been identified to turn the unexpected health expenditures into predictable form of payments have not received desirable c...
30. ASSESSMENT OF RESIDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS RECREATION IN BIDA-NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Attitudes are essentially important in determining a people’s peculiarities and response to services provided. This study, titled ‘assessment of residents’ attitudes towards recreation in Bida-Nigeria’ w...
31. FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CHOICE OF INFANT FEEDING OPTIONS AMONG HIV POSITIVE MOTHERS ATTENDING HEALTH FACILITIES IN OGOJA, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The survey study was conducted on factors influencing the choice of infant feeding options among HIV positive mothers attending health facilities in Ogoja, Cross River State. The purpose was to investigate factors influencing the choice of infa...
32. AN APPRAISAL OF INMATES’ REHABILITATION FACILITIES IN KADUNA AND ZARIA PRISONS
ABSTRACT
This central thrust of this research is to appraise the inmates’ rehabilitation facilities in Nigerian Prisons using Kaduna and Zaria prison as a case study. Against this backdrop, this study attempts to empirically appraise the inmates’ rehabilitat...
33. LEVEL OF AWARENESS ON THE PREVENTION OF ANAEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN
ABSTRACT
Worldwide it is estimated that about half of all pregnant women are anaemic. In Nigeria, the incidence of pregnant women with anaemia has increased and this accounts for about 20% of maternal mortality. This study therefore sought to investigate the knowledge and perception of...
34. PRINCIPAL’S COMMUNICATION STYLES AND TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDUCATION
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the Principal Communication style and teachers’ job performance in junior secondary schools in Lagos State. Four research purpose, questions, hypotheses were postulated. A descriptive research design was adopted in the...
35. THE ROLES OF PHARMACISTS IN CARE OPTIMIZATION FOR SCHIZOPHRENIC PATIENTS IN FEDERAL NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL MAIDUGURI, NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients suffering from schizophrenia posses special challenges due to complexity of the disease state, stigmatization and the side effects associated with antipsychotics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the roles of pharmacists in care...
36. PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG PSYCHIATRIC OUTPATIENTS OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Psychoactive substances and mental illness is a common comorbidity with poor treatment outcome on patients in some parts of the world. In Nigeria, there is dearth of information on the use of psychoactive substance in mentally-ill patients and their effects. This study investig...
37. GENDER DIFFERENTIALS OF LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGIES AND ITS EFFECTS ON POVERTY STATUS OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study on the gender differentials of livelihood diversification strategies and its effects on poverty status of rural households was conducted in Niger State, Nigeria. Multi–stage sampling technique was used to select 138 male and 92 female rural households on which s...
38. IMPACT OF TUNGAN-KAWO IRRIGATION SCHEME ON RICE PRODUCTION IN WUSHISHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study seeks to examine the impact of Tungan-kawo irrigation scheme on rice production in Wushishi Local Government Area, Niger state, Nigeria. Yamane formula was used to deduce 400 farmers/respondents from the population of the study whose response were collected through in...
39. ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF FEMALE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ MORAL STANDARD ON DRESS CODE IMPLEMENTATION IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA
ABSRACT
This research work was carried out to assess the influence of female university undergraduate‟ moral standard on dress code implementation in North-West Nigeria. The objective of this research is to examine the influence of female undergraduates‟ age, marital status, moral value...
40. PERCEIVED HEALTH BENEFITS AND UTILIZATION OF MORINGA TREE PRODUCTS (Moringa oleifera) AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study assessed the perceived health benefits and utilization of Moringa tree products Moringa oleifera among rural households of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The study described the socio-economic characteristics of the rural households; determine the extent of utilization of M...
41. 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...
42. PROXIMATE DETERMINANTS: THE PATHWAYS OF INFLUENCE OF UNDERLYING FACTORS ON UNDER-FIVE MORTALITY IN NIGERIA
Abstract
Nigeria is a country with one of the world’s highest rate of under-five mortality. Any innovative research aimed at bringing solutions to this problem should be considered worthwhile. This study examined how socio-economic, demographic and cultural factors (called underly...
43. 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...
44. EFFECTS OF COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TECHNIQUES IN MANAGING DEPRESSION AMONG HIV/AIDS INFECTED WOMEN IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
The study examined effects of cognitive restructuring and social support techniques in managing depression among HIV/AIDS infected women in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Nine objectives, nine research questions were raised and nine corresponding research hypotheses were formulated. Qu...
45. ASSESSMENT OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING ACCESS AND UTILISATION OF SELECTED MATERNAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The official policy which exempts women and their babies from out-of-pocket payment for their health care in Kaduna State is only in written paper because the study found that women are usually asked to pay some token whenever they go to hospital to utilise health care services...
46. EFFECT OF INCOME INEQUALITY ON HEALTH OUTCOMES AND HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
During the periods of 1960s through 1980s, poor health outcomes (illness and deaths) resulting from strokes, hypertension, high blood pressure, cancers and heart diseases were very rare among Nigerian. But in recent decades, these has become more prevalent and remains deadly ri...
47. INFLUENCE OF PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT PROGRAMMES OF THE FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION ON COMMERCIAL DRIVERS’ BEHAVIOUR IN URBAN CENTRES IN SOUTHWESTERN, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Commercial vehicle drivers‘ behaviour on urban roads serves as the primary cause of most Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), therefore, through its public enlightenment programmes (PEP) promoted sustainable good driving habits among t...
48. INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY, UTILISATION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC VARIABLES AS PREDICTORS OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF RURAL WOMEN IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The quality of life of people in developing countries, including Nigeria, is often adjudged to be lower than the expected standard. This is worse with women living in the rural areas whose lives are characterised by inadequate access and use of basic amenities of life. The situ...
49. AN ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ITS EFFECT ON STAFF PRODUCTIVITY AT GCB BANK LIMITED, GHANA
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Human Resource Management (HRM) is a collection of unique activities, functions, and procedures aimed at attracting, directing, and retaining an organization's human resources (Shen, Chanda, D'Netto, & Monga, 2009). The Human Reso...
50. 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...
