1. A SURVEY ON PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE IN THE TRANSMISSION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Akerman (2001) defines personal hygiene as "practices that an individual engages in to maintain their body health and well-being via cleanliness." While many people equate hygiene with "cleanliness," hygiene i...
2. INVESTIGATION OF THE FACTORS IMPEDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OPEN DEFECATION LAW IN THE NORTH
Background to the study
Open defecation continues to be a critical health challenge globally, affecting almost 1 billion people worldwide and contributing significantly to an estimated 842,000 people who die yearly from sanitation-related diseases. Open...
3. A REMEDY TO INFRASTRUCTURAL CHALLENGES VIA RENEWAL PROGRAMME, A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS MEGA CITY
Background of the study
Lagos now has a population of more than 18 million people. The United Nations grants megacity classification to cities with populations of 10 million or more. Building and preserving a model megacity has significant obstacles. It might be...
4. PUBLIC LATRINES AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS
ABSTRACT
A lot of public latrine poses a very serious problem to the people of Awka and also to other places across the country. The problem of open defecation which some people often refer to as going to the bush or bush shitting has persistently been...
5. FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT OF OFU RIVER CATCHMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to carry out a flood risk assessment for Ofu River Catchment in Nigeria. Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission Digital Elevation Model (SRTM DEM) and River Map of Africa were used to delineate the catchment boundaries in ArcGIS 10.2.2 coupled with ArcHydro...
6. ASSESSMENT OF WATER BORNE DISEASES OUTBREAK AND THEIR PREVENTION MEASURES A CASE STUDY OF CHOLERA AMONG INFANT OF 0-5 YEARS ATTENDING GENERAL HOSPITAL NINGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAUCHI STATE
Background of the study
Water is essential to human life, agriculture and animal husbandry, and modern industrial society. The absence of water precludes human existence. People must have access to adequate amounts of water as well as clean water that d...
7. EVALUATION OF EFFECT OF WATER BORNE DISEASES AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ZIDANGA DISTRICT OF NINGI LGA OF BAUCHI STATE
Background of the study
Water is essential to human life, agriculture and animal husbandry, and modern industrial society. The absence of water precludes human existence. People must have access to adequate amounts of water as well as clean water that d...
8. BACTERIOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF BOREHOLE WATER
Background of the Study
Access to clean and safe drinking water is universally recognized as a fundamental human right and is vital for maintaining public health. The United Nations has emphasized the importance of water in Sustainable Development Goal...
9. Public Relations and the Fight Against Open Defecation: A Study of Bade LGA, Yobe State
Background of the Study
Open defecation remains a significant public health challenge in many rural and semi-urban areas, including Bade Local Government Area (LGA) in Yobe State. It contributes to environmental pollution, the spread of diseases, and poor sanitation. Publi...
10. Impact of Radio Broadcasting on the Eradication of Open Defecation: A Study of Damaturu Local Government Area, Yobe State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Open defecation is a significant public health issue in many parts of Nigeria, including Damaturu Local Government Area (LGA), Yobe State. The practice contributes to the spread of diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and t...
11. An Assessment of Development Communication in Promoting Behavioral Change on Open Defecation in Gashua Local Government Area, Yobe State
Background of the Study
Open defecation poses significant health risks and environmental challenges, particularly in rural areas like Gashua Local Government Area (LGA) in Yobe State, Nigeria. It contributes to the spread of waterborne diseases, environmental degradatio...
12. The Impact of Development Communication on Improved Sanitation in Numan Local Government Area, Adamawa State
Background of the Study
Sanitation is a critical determinant of public health and environmental sustainability. Poor sanitation practices contribute to the spread of diseases such as cholera and diarrhea, particularly in rural communities. Numan Local Government Area (L...
13. An assessment of the effectiveness of local government policies in combating open defecation in Keffi South Local Government Area, Nasarawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Open defecation is a significant public health concern in Nigeria, contributing to the spread of diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and typhoid fever. The government has made efforts to re...
14. The effect of open defecation on water quality in Jalingo Local Government Area, Taraba State
Background of the Study
Open defecation remains a significant public health concern in many parts of Nigeria, including Jalingo Local Government Area in Taraba State. This practice involves defecating in open spaces rather than using proper sanitation facilities, leading to the contamin...
15. The effect of poor sanitation on the spread of waterborne diseases in Lafia Local Government Area, Nasarawa State
Background of the Study
Waterborne diseases, including cholera, dysentery, and typhoid fever, are a major public health concern in many parts of Nigeria, particularly in rural areas where sanitation infrastructure is inadequate. In Lafia Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State, po...
16. An assessment of Mohammed Musa Bello’s sanitation policies in Abaji, FCT
Background of the Study
Mohammed Musa Bello, as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has been responsible for implementing key policies aimed at improving urban living standards in the FCT, including sanitation. One of his key focus areas has been enhancing cleanl...
17. An Evaluation of Water Sanitation Practices and Their Impact on Diarrheal Diseases in Bauchi State
Background of the Study
Access to clean and safe water is fundamental to public health, yet millions of people in Nigeria still rely on unsafe water sources, leading to the widespread prevalence of waterborne diseases. Poor water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices...
18. The Effect of Urban Slum Conditions on Environmental Health in Benue State
Background of the Study
Urban slums are characterized by overcrowding, poor housing structures, inadequate sanitation, and lack of access to clean water and healthcare services. These conditions pose serious threats to environmental health, contributing to the spread of...
19. The Impact of Open Defecation on Community Health in Yobe State
Background of the Study
Open defecation remains a major public health challenge in many developing countries, including Nigeria. In Yobe State, a significant proportion of the population practices open defecation due to inadequate sanitation facilities and a lack of proper...
20. An Examination of the Role of Environmental Sanitation in Controlling Disease Outbreaks in Taraba State
Background of the Study
Environmental sanitation refers to the management of environmental factors that influence human health, such as waste disposal, water quality, and hygiene practices. Poor environmental sanitation is one of the leading causes of disease outbreaks in...
21. An Assessment of the Role of Local Government in Promoting Environmental Health in Sokoto State
Background of the Study
Local governments play a crucial role in promoting public health, particularly in addressing environmental health challenges. Environmental health concerns, such as poor sanitation, waste management, and access to clean water, have significant impac...
22. An Appraisal of the Relationship Between Water Sanitation and Typhoid Fever Prevalence in Kwara State
Background of the Study
Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi, remains a significant public health concern in many developing countries, including Nigeria. The transmission of this disease is closely linked to inadequate water sanitation a...
23. An Examination of the Role of Environmental Sanitation in Controlling Disease Outbreaks in Taraba State
Background of the Study
Environmental sanitation plays a crucial role in preventing disease outbreaks by ensuring clean water, proper waste disposal, and hygienic living conditions. In Taraba State, frequent outbreaks of cholera, typhoid, and malaria ha...
24. An Appraisal of the Effectiveness of Community-Led Sanitation Programs in Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Sanitation remains a critical determinant of public health, particularly in developing countries where inadequate hygiene and poor waste disposal contribute to disease outbreaks. Community-led sanitation programs have been recogn...
25. The Effect of Water Sanitation Practices on Typhoid Fever Incidence in Adamawa State
Background of the Study
Typhoid fever is a major public health concern in many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices contribute significantly to the transmission of the disease (WHO, 2023). Adamawa Stat...
26. The Impact of Open Defecation on the Prevalence of Diarrheal Diseases in Niger State
Background of the Study
Diarrheal diseases remain one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, particularly among children under five years old in developing countries (United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF], 2024). These diseases are primarily caused by pathogens transm...
27. The Effect of Environmental Sanitation on Cholera Outbreaks in Nasarawa State
Background of the Study
Cholera remains a major public health threat in many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where inadequate sanitation and poor access to clean water facilitate its spread (World Health Organization [WHO], 2024). Cholera, caused by the bacteri...
28. An Appraisal of the Relationship Between Poor Sanitation and Worm Infections in Kogi State
Background of the Study
Poor sanitation is a significant public health concern in developing countries, contributing to the spread of parasitic infections, including soil-transmitted helminths (World Health Organization [WHO], 2024). Inadequate access to clean water, poor waste disposal...
29. The Effect of Inadequate Sanitation on Maternal Infections in Yobe State
Background of the Study
Sanitation plays a critical role in preventing infections, particularly among pregnant women who are highly vulnerable to diseases due to weakened immune systems. Poor sanitation conditions, such as open defecation, lack of toile...
30. An Examination of the Impact of Poor Environmental Hygiene on Child Mortality in Kogi State
Background of the Study
Environmental hygiene is a key determinant of child health, particularly in regions where sanitation and waste management systems are inadequate. Poor environmental hygiene, including improper waste disposal, contaminated water s...
31. The Effect of Open Defecation on Maternal and Child Health Outcomes in Benue State
Background of the Study
Open defecation (OD) is a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas where access to proper sanitation facilities is limited. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF, 2024),...
32. An Investigation of Open Defecation and Its Health Implications in Adamawa State
Background of the Study
Open defecation is a serious public health issue that contributes to the spread of infectious diseases, including diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid fever. In many parts of Nigeria, particularly in rural and underserved regions lik...
33. An Appraisal of Community-led Total Sanitation Initiatives in Kogi State
Background of the Study
Community-led total sanitation (CLTS) is an approach to improving sanitation by involving local communities in identifying sanitation problems and developing solutions. It focuses on the importance of eliminating open defecatio...
34. An Examination of Open Defecation and Its Health Consequences in Adamawa State
Background of the Study
Open defecation remains a significant public health challenge in many developing regions, including Adamawa State, where access to improved sanitation facilities is limited. Inadequate sanitation leads to the contamination of water sources, spread of infectious d...
35. The Impact of Poor Sanitation on the Prevalence of Cholera in Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Cholera, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, remains a major public health concern in many developing regions, particularly in areas with inadequate sanitation and contaminated water supplies. Kaduna State, located in the northern...
36. An Investigation into the Prevalence of Typhoid Fever and Its Risk Factors in Sokoto State
Background of the Study
Typhoid fever, caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi, is a significant public health problem in Nigeria, especially in regions with inadequate water sanitation and poor hygiene practices. Sokoto State, located in the northwestern part of Nigeria, has seen...
37. An investigation into the impact of poor sanitation on diarrheal diseases in Bauchi State
Background of the Study
Sanitation plays a pivotal role in preventing infectious diseases, particularly diarrheal illnesses, which remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing regions. In Bauchi State, poor sanitation practices such as inadequate sewage systems, open...
38. The role of sanitation and hygiene practices in reducing typhoid fever in Taraba State
Background of the Study
Typhoid fever, a systemic infection caused by Salmonella typhi, is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water. In Taraba State, poor sanitation and inadequate hygiene practices have been identified as major contributors to the spread of typhoid fev...
39. An Investigation into the Impact of Open Defecation on Public Health in Kano State
Background of the Study
Open defecation remains a persistent challenge in many developing regions and poses significant risks to public health. In Kano State, widespread open defecation is influenced by a combination of inadequate sanitation infrastructure, cultural practices, and econo...
40. An evaluation of sanitation practices and their effect on public health in Sokoto State
Background of the Study:
Sanitation practices are a cornerstone of public health, particularly in regions where inadequate waste disposal and poor hygiene can lead to the spread of infectious diseases. In Sokoto State, traditional sanitation practices coexist with modern c...
41. The impact of open defecation on public health in Gombe State
Background of the Study:
Open defecation remains a critical public health challenge in many developing regions, and Gombe State is no exception. In many parts of the state, limited access to proper sanitation facilities forces communities to practice open defecation, a beh...
42. An Investigation of the Relationship Between Sanitation and Waterborne Diseases in Rivers State, Nigeria
Background of the Study
Sanitation is a fundamental determinant of public health, particularly in areas where inadequate waste management and poor hygiene practices contribute to the spread of waterborne diseases. In Rivers State, the lack of proper sanita...
43. The effect of adult education on environmental sanitation practices in Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State
Background of the study
Environmental sanitation is a critical factor in public health and sustainable development. In Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State, adult education programs are being implemented to improve environmental sanitation practices among residents....
44. The impact of adult education on reducing open defecation practices in Gombe Local Government Area, Gombe State
Background of the Study
Open defecation remains a public health challenge in many parts of Nigeria, particularly in regions where infrastructural development and public health education are limited. In Gombe Local Government Area, Gombe State, the practice continues to af...
45. The impact of community-led initiatives on sanitation and hygiene in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State
Background of the study
Community-led initiatives have become vital in promoting sanitation and hygiene in many Nigerian communities. In Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State, local groups have taken the lead in addressing sanitation challenges through public health...
46. An examination of the health risks associated with open defecation in Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State
Background of the study
Open defecation poses significant public health risks and environmental hazards. In Esan West, the practice remains prevalent due to inadequate sanitation facilities and cultural practices. Health risks such as waterborne diseases and parasitic inf...
47. An evaluation of the effectiveness of government policies on environmental sanitation in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State
Background of the Study
Government policies on environmental sanitation are critical in ensuring public health and ecological sustainability. In Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, multiple policies have been instituted to improve waste disposal...
48. An investigation of the effects of open defecation on groundwater quality in Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State
Background of the Study
Open defecation remains a pervasive sanitation challenge, particularly in areas with inadequate sanitation infrastructure (Okeke, 2023). In Owo, this practice has led to significant groundwater contamination, as human waste directly infiltrates water sources, int...
49. An investigation of the effects of open defecation on groundwater quality in Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State
Background of the Study
Open defecation remains a pervasive sanitation challenge, particularly in areas with inadequate sanitation infrastructure (Okeke, 2023). In Owo, this practice has led to significant groundwater contamination, as human waste directly infiltrates water sources, int...
50. The effect of open defecation on urban sanitation in Ife Central Local Government Area, Osun State
Background of the Study
Open defecation remains a persistent sanitation challenge in Ife Central, contributing to adverse public health outcomes and environmental degradation (Kumar, 2023). In many urban areas, inadequate sanitation infrastructure forces residents to reso...
