1. ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS AND PRACTICE FOR PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AMONG STUDENTS
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Background of the study
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Background of the study
According to the WHO definition (2001), mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual makes full use of his or her abilities, successfully copes with stress in daily li...
2. THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTING STYLE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND CAREER PATH
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The academic achievement of adolescents has been a major concern of educators for years. As documented in the research literature, adolescent achievement has been associated with several outcomes such as delinquency (Sampson &...
3. PARENTING STYLE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND CAREER PATH
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The academic achievement of adolescents has been a major concern of educators for years. As documented in the research literature, adolescent achievement has been associated with several outcomes such as delinquency (Sampson &...
4. ASSESSMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PEER PRESSURE, AND IMPULSIVITY AS PREDICTORS OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
- Peer pressure can cause decrease in self confidence thereby leading to heath problem
- Peer pressure can lead to increase in depression and anxiety in student .
- Peer pressure can lead a student to self harm or have suicidal thoughts.
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5. AWARENESS AND PRACTICE FOR PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH AMONG STUDENTS
Background of the study
According to the WHO definition (2001), mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual makes full use of his or her abilities, successfully copes with stress in daily life, works efficiently and fruitfully, and is...
6. ASSESSING THE CAUSES OF DRUG ABUSE AND ITS EFECTS AMONG SCONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Drug abuse is a social problem of great concern in our society like other social problems; drug abuse has been attracting the attention of sociologist, political scientist, psychologist, philosophers, criminologist and social workers.
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7. CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, RESILIENCE AND LOCUS OF CONTROL AS PREDICTORS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOURS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The exhibition of deviant behavior by secondary school students such as stealing, lying, fighting, prostitution, smoking etc. are not traits learnt in the classroom through formal learning but as result of misdirection and the in...
8. THE CONSEQUENCE OF DRUG AND RELATED SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON THE STUDY HABIT OF STUDENTS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The issue of drug and related substance abuse on adolescent is a world wide health problem which has identified by many bodies such as WHO RED CROSS etc. it is a problem of the World, Nigeria inclusive. Since the early times, her...
9. AN EVALUATION OF THE BROADCAST MEDIA AWARENESS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The potential for reaching individuals and convincing them to adopt new behaviors that are better for their health via the use of broadcast media is quite promising. Those who are concerned with the prevention of drug usage as we...
10. DRUGS ABUSE IN BAYELSA AND RIVERS STATE FROM 2010-2020
Background of the Study
Various people describe drugs in a variety of ways. By definition, a drug is anything that when consumed by a living organism tends to alter one or a myriad of its functions. Owing to their chemical nature, drugs (legal or...
11. PUBLIC PERCEPTION ON EFFECT OF DRUGS ABUSE ON YOUTHS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A STUDY CASE OF LOKOJA, KOGI STATE
Background of the Study
Drug abuse has transformed into a worldwide issue negatively impacting nearly every single nation, however the magnitude, induces, implications, and attributes vary from one nation to another. Etymologically, Kiiru (2...
12. EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (A CASE STUDY OF SOUTHERN IJAW L.G.A , BAYELSA STATE).
ABSTRACT
Alcohol and substance abuse is among the most commonly reported adverse psychological problems for young women in Nigeria, young women of ages 18-25 years report the highest rates of current alcohol use (57%) including cigarette use (14%) and nicotine drinking...
13. NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF DRUG ABUSE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY THREE SELECTED NEWS PAPERS)
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate newspaper coverage of drug abuse in Nigeria. The study sought to provide valuable information on the extent to which the print media has given prominence to drug abuse and suggest recommendations to curb the problem o...
14. DRUG ADDICTION AND ITS ACADEMIC IMPLICATION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT
ABSTRACT
Drug and substance abuse threatens and tends to derail these noble strides by demotivating the students in learning and subsequently ruining school going children that the government intends to rely on in driving the economy to the next level. Despite the overw...
15. EFFECT OF DRUG USE AND ABUSE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
This study aimed at investigating the effect of drug use and abuse on the academic performance of students in Kwale LGA. The objectives of the study were to; determine the commonly abused drugs, establish the causes of drug abuse among students, determine the effects of drug ab...
16. EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE ON WOMEN
ABSTRACT
The phenomenon of violence against women which is any act of gender-based violence that results in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women has been very prevalent in Nigeria. It has been characterized as the most pervasive yet least recognized human rights...
17. PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE
Abstract
The study tittled Psychoactive Substance Use Among Young People was designed to determine prevalence and patterns of Psychoactive Substance use among young people in Nigeria. The study adopted an exploratory research design obtaining Data from secondary sources...
18. ILLICIT USE OF TOXIC DRUGS AMONG YOUTHS IN THE FCT ABUJA.
Abstract
According to World Health Organization (WHO), substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. Psychoactive substance use can lead to dependence syndrome which is a continuous, repeated and persistent use of...
19. IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (A CASE STUDY OF SOUTHERN IJAW L.G.A , BAYELSA STATE).
ABSTRACT
Alcohol and substance abuse is among the most commonly reported adverse psychological problems for young women in Nigeria, young women of ages 18-25 years report the highest rates of current alcohol use (57%) including cigarette use (14%) and nicotine drinking...
20. EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNING: A CASE OF STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IKENNE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE
ABSTRACT
Drug abuse, equally known as substance abuse, is the use of a substance usually for non-medical purposes which pose physical, emotional, social and mental threats to the users. Drug abuse penetrates across every phases of humanity, but more pervasive among adol...
21. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF DRUG ADDICTS ON PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE INFORMATION COMMUNICATED BY NDLEA IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Psychoactive substance abuse is a major problem in the world that causes mental disorder, social violence, gang formation, cultism,armed robbery, 419 syndrome, Internet frauds, social miscreants (area boysand girls) lawlessness among youths, lack...
22. ASSESSMENT ON THE EFFECT OF LACKING OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS (OCT) AMONG YOUTH IN GADAN MAIWA NINGI LGA BAUCHI STATE
Background of the study
In recent years, the accessibility and consumption of Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs among youth have become a subject of increasing concern worldwide. OTC drugs, which are medications available without a prescription, play a signi...
23. 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...
24. THE EFFECTS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON PREVENTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE
ABSTRACT: The effects of early childhood education on preventing substance abuse are crucial for addressing public health challenges and promoting healthy behaviors from an early age. This study investigates how early childh...
25. INFLUENCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
ABSTRACT: The influence of early childhood education on substance abuse prevention was examined to understand how early educational interventions can deter future substance use. The study's objectives were to evaluate substance abuse awareness among preschoolers, identify effective preve...
26. IMPACT OF ADULT EDUCATION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
Abstract: This study investigates the impact of adult education on substance abuse prevention, focusing on how educational programs designed for adults contribute to reducing substance abuse rates. The objectives were to assess the effectiveness of adult education in increasing awareness abo...
