CLIMATE CHANGE AND PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS: FLOODING AND DISEASE OUTBREAKS MANAGED AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Climate change represents one of the most significant and complex threats to global public health in the twenty-first century, with cascading effects on the epidemiology of infectious diseases, the […]
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IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON HEALTH INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AMONG YOUTH: EVIDENCE FROM LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS
IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON HEALTH INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AMONG YOUTH: EVIDENCE FROM LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Social media platforms have emerged as dominant channels of health information dissemination among young people globally, reshaping health communication paradigms and challenging traditional public health outreach models. In […]
DIGITAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS AND ACCESS TO CARE: A CASE STUDY OF TELEMEDICINE SERVICES AT EHA CLINICS ABUJA
DIGITAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS AND ACCESS TO CARE: A CASE STUDY OF TELEMEDICINE SERVICES AT EHA CLINICS ABUJA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Digital health interventions, including telemedicine, mobile health (mHealth) applications, and electronic health records, are increasingly recognised as transformative tools for expanding access to healthcare services in resource-limited settings. In Nigeria, […]
SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMS AND NUTRITIONAL OUTCOMES: A CASE STUDY OF OSUN STATE GENERAL HOSPITAL OSOGBO
SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMS AND NUTRITIONAL OUTCOMES: A CASE STUDY OF OSUN STATE GENERAL HOSPITAL OSOGBO CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study School feeding programmes represent a multisectoral intervention aimed at simultaneously addressing childhood hunger, improving nutritional status, and enhancing educational outcomes among school-aged children. The Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National […]
FOOD INSECURITY AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS: EVIDENCE FROM KUBWA GENERAL HOSPITAL
FOOD INSECURITY AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS: EVIDENCE FROM KUBWA GENERAL HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Food insecurity is a pervasive public health and developmental challenge that disproportionately affects low-income households in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food security is achieved when […]
MALNUTRITION AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE: A CASE STUDY OF UNICEF-SUPPORTED NUTRITION STABILIZATION CENTRES
MALNUTRITION AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE: A CASE STUDY OF UNICEF-SUPPORTED NUTRITION STABILIZATION CENTRES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Malnutrition among children under five years of age represents one of the most enduring public health challenges in Nigeria, contributing significantly to childhood morbidity, mortality, and long-term developmental impairment. Nigeria bears the second-highest […]
TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND ITS SOCIOECONOMIC DETERMINANTS: EVIDENCE FROM FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE YENAGOA
TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND ITS SOCIOECONOMIC DETERMINANTS: EVIDENCE FROM FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE YENAGOA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Teenage pregnancy (defined as pregnancy in a woman aged 10-19 years) is a significant public health and socio-economic problem with severe impact on the health, education and economic opportunities of adolescent girls and their children. […]
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A CASE STUDY OF STATE HOSPITAL ABEOKUTA SCHOOL OUTREACH CLINICS
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A CASE STUDY OF STATE HOSPITAL ABEOKUTA SCHOOL OUTREACH CLINICS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) continues to be a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa where adolescent (aged 10–24 years) unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion and sexually transmitted infections […]
IMPACT OF HEALTH WORKER STRIKES ON PATIENT OUTCOMES: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN
IMPACT OF HEALTH WORKER STRIKES ON PATIENT OUTCOMES: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Health worker strikes represent one of the most severe disruptions to hospital-based care delivery, posing grave risks to patient safety, health outcomes, and the broader public health system. In sub-Saharan Africa, […]
HEALTH INSURANCE UPTAKE AND FINANCIAL PROTECTION: EVIDENCE FROM NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE AUTHORITY AND PARTNER HOSPITALS SUCH AS FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ABUJA
HEALTH INSURANCE UPTAKE AND FINANCIAL PROTECTION: EVIDENCE FROM NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE AUTHORITY AND PARTNER HOSPITALS SUCH AS FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ABUJA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Health insurance remains a key tool to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), lower out-of-pocket expenditure and offers financial protection to the households to access health services […]
ASSESSMENT OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICE DELIVERY: A CASE STUDY OF BOSSO PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE
ASSESSMENT OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICE DELIVERY: A CASE STUDY OF BOSSO PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Primary Health Care (PHC) is considered the core of a well-functioning health system and the most effective and equitable way to provide communities, especially in low and middle income countries (LMICs), with […]
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF MOTHERS TOWARDS PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD MALNUTRITION IN OWERRI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, IMO STATE, NIGERIA
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF MOTHERS TOWARDS PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD MALNUTRITION IN OWERRI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, IMO STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT Background: Childhood malnutrition remains a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria bearing one of the heaviest burdens globally. Mothers play a central role in children’s nutritional outcomes through the feeding practices and health-seeking behaviours […]
CULTURAL BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES TOWARD MENTAL ILLNESS: EVIDENCE FROM JOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
CULTURAL BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES TOWARD MENTAL ILLNESS: EVIDENCE FROM JOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract In Nigeria, cultural beliefs profoundly shape how mental illness is understood, experienced, and responded to at both individual and community levels. Across diverse ethnic communities served by Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) in Plateau State, mental illness is […]
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AMONG YOUTH IN URBAN SLUMS: A CASE STUDY OF AJEROMI GENERAL HOSPITAL
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AMONG YOUTH IN URBAN SLUMS: A CASE STUDY OF AJEROMI GENERAL HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Substance abuse among young people in Nigerian urban slums represents a complex public health emergency shaped by poverty, unemployment, conflict exposure, peer influence, and weak regulatory frameworks. In Lagos, communities such as Ajegunle, […]
PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA MEDICAL CENTRE
PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA MEDICAL CENTRE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Depression is a leading contributor to global disability and a significant threat to the academic performance, social functioning, and long-term wellbeing of university students. In Nigeria, where mental health services remain severely underfunded and stigma […]
AIR POLLUTION AND RESPIRATORY HEALTH IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS: EVIDENCE FROM LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
AIR POLLUTION AND RESPIRATORY HEALTH IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS: EVIDENCE FROM LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Air pollution remains a major environmental health threat in sub-Saharan Africa, with rapidly urbanizing cities such as Lagos bearing a disproportionate burden. This study examines the relationship between air pollution and respiratory health outcomes among […]
ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND INCIDENCE OF WATERBORNE DISEASES: A STUDY IN UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI TEACHING HOSPITAL AND RURAL PHCs
ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND INCIDENCE OF WATERBORNE DISEASES: A STUDY IN UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI TEACHING HOSPITAL AND RURAL PHCs CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Access to clean and safe drinking water remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in northeastern Nigeria. This study investigates the relationship between water access and the […]
IMPACT OF POOR WASTE MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC HEALTH: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL
IMPACT OF POOR WASTE MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC HEALTH: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL ABSTRACT Poor waste management constitutes a critical environmental and public health challenge in Nigeria, particularly in densely populated urban and peri-urban communities in the Niger Delta region where rapid population growth, inadequate infrastructure, and industrial pollution compound […]
DIABETES AWARENESS AND MANAGEMENT IN SEMI-URBAN COMMUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
DIABETES AWARENESS AND MANAGEMENT IN SEMI-URBAN COMMUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ABSTRACT Diabetes mellitus is a rapidly growing non-communicable disease burden in Nigeria, particularly in semi-urban communities where awareness deficits, limited healthcare access, and cultural barriers to disease management intersect to create poor health outcomes. This study examines the level […]
DIETARY PATTERNS AND RISING OBESITY RATES AMONG ADOLESCENTS: EVIDENCE FROM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN
DIETARY PATTERNS AND RISING OBESITY RATES AMONG ADOLESCENTS: EVIDENCE FROM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN ABSTRACT The global epidemic of adolescent obesity has reached alarming proportions, with Nigeria increasingly reflecting international trends of rising overweight and obesity prevalence among young people. This study investigates the relationship between dietary patterns and obesity rates among adolescents attending the […]
COVID-19 VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG YOUTH: A CASE STUDY OF GARKI HOSPITAL ABUJA
COVID-19 VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG YOUTH: A CASE STUDY OF GARKI HOSPITAL ABUJA CHAPTER ONE ABSTRACT COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among youth remains a critical public health challenge that threatens the attainment of herd immunity and the effective control of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This study investigates the prevalence, determinants, and consequences of vaccine hesitancy among young people […]
MALARIA PREVENTION PRACTICES AND THE USE OF INSECTICIDE-TREATED NETS: A STUDY IN UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL, CROSS RIVER STATE
MALARIA PREVENTION PRACTICES AND THE USE OF INSECTICIDE-TREATED NETS: A STUDY IN UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL, CROSS RIVER STATE. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Malaria has continued to be one of the greatest challenges to the public health systems in sub-Saharan Africa, which has a higher burden on children under five […]
BARRIERS TO TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT ADHERENCE IN URBAN SLUMS: A CASE STUDY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL KANO
BARRIERS TO TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT ADHERENCE IN URBAN SLUMS: A CASE STUDY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL KANO CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most lethal infectious diseases in the world and it is one of the top ten causes of death in the world. The World Health Organization […]
EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG URBAN WORKING MOTHERS: A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, LAGOS
EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG URBAN WORKING MOTHERS: A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, LAGOS. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) refers to the act of feeding an infant with breast milk solely during the first six months of infant life, without any other liquids or solids added traditionally […]
IMPACT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ON REDUCING UNDER-5 MORTALITY: KEBBI STATE
IMPACT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ON REDUCING UNDER-5 MORTALITY: KEBBI STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Under-five mortality is one of the most significant indicators of the performance of the health system and socioeconomic development in a country. In 2024, 4.9 million children were dying under the age of five worldwide, almost […]
DETERMINANTS OF ANTENATAL CARE UTILIZATION IN RURAL NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF GIWA GENERAL HOSPITAL, KADUNA STATE
DETERMINANTS OF ANTENATAL CARE UTILIZATION IN RURAL NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF GIWA GENERAL HOSPITAL, KADUNA STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study ANTC is a foundation of maternal and newborn health, which offers these women and their unborn babies with essential promote, preventive and curative health services. Other organizations throughout the […]
BRAIN DRAIN OF SKILLED PROFESSIONALS AND ITS EFFECT ON FAMILY REMITTANCES AND LIVING STANDARDS IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA (2019–2025)
BRAIN DRAIN OF SKILLED PROFESSIONALS AND ITS EFFECT ON FAMILY REMITTANCES AND LIVING STANDARDS IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA (2019–2025) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract This study examines the brain drain phenomenon among skilled professionals in South-West Nigeria from 2019 to 2025, assessing its impact on family remittances and household welfare. By analyzing survey data from migrant-sending households […]
JOB LOSSES FROM CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURAL LIVELIHOODS AND LIVING STANDARDS: A CASE STUDY OF FLOOD-AFFECTED FARMERS IN BENUE STATE
JOB LOSSES FROM CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURAL LIVELIHOODS AND LIVING STANDARDS: A CASE STUDY OF FLOOD-AFFECTED FARMERS IN BENUE STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract This study examines the significant repercussions of climate change-induced flooding on employment losses, agricultural subsistence, and quality of life for farmers in Benue State, Nigeria. Utilizing field data from flood-prone regions […]
RISING RENTAL COSTS AND FORCED RELOCATION PATTERNS IN LAGOS METROPOLIS: EFFECTS ON FAMILY WELFARE AND CHILD EDUCATION (2021–2025)
RISING RENTAL COSTS AND FORCED RELOCATION PATTERNS IN LAGOS METROPOLIS: EFFECTS ON FAMILY WELFARE AND CHILD EDUCATION (2021–2025) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Rising rental costs in Lagos Metropolis have exhibited a marked upward trajectory, with an average annual increase of 124% observed between 2021 and 2025. This inflationary trend has precipitated significant shifts in housing […]
FOREIGN EXCHANGE SCARCITY AND THE COST OF HEALTHCARE ACCESS IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF OUT-OF-POCKET MEDICAL EXPENDITURE IN ANAMBRA
FOREIGN EXCHANGE SCARCITY AND THE COST OF HEALTHCARE ACCESS IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF OUT-OF-POCKET MEDICAL EXPENDITURE IN ANAMBRA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Foreign exchange scarcity resulting from the naira devaluation between 2023 and 2025 led to a substantial increase in the cost of imported pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, with prices rising between 312% and […]
RISING FOOD INFLATION AND CHILD NUTRITION OUTCOMES IN NIGERIA (LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ENUGU (2022–2025)
RISING FOOD INFLATION AND CHILD NUTRITION OUTCOMES IN NIGERIA (LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ENUGU (2022–2025) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Nigeria’s food inflation has surged to 40.53% in June 2024, exacerbating malnutrition among under-five children in low-income households, particularly in Enugu State where acute food insecurity affects 1.2 million people (FEWS NET, 2024; UNICEF, 2023). This study […]
ELDERLY MEN’S UNDERSTANDING OF DIABETES-HYPERTENSION COMORBIDITY RISK: A COMMUNITY STUDY OF AGEGE AND MUSHIN LGAS, LAGOS STATE
ELDERLY MEN’S UNDERSTANDING OF DIABETES-HYPERTENSION COMORBIDITY RISK: A COMMUNITY STUDY OF AGEGE AND MUSHIN LGAS LAGOS STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Elderly men aged 60 years in Lagos State exhibit limited comprehension of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying diabetes-hypertension comorbidity. Despite a high prevalence of dual diagnosis (67%), only 18% demonstrate comprehensive understanding, with 74% failing […]
ARTISAN AWARENESS OF CHRONIC STRESS AND HYPERTENSION RISK: A CASE STUDY OF BUILDING SITE WORKERS IN ABA AND ONITSHA MARKETS
ARTISAN AWARENESS OF CHRONIC STRESS AND HYPERTENSION RISK: A CASE STUDY OF BUILDING SITE WORKERS IN ABA AND ONITSHA MARKETS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Artisan workers within Nigeria’s construction sector exhibit elevated chronic stress levels, as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (mean score = 8.7), representing the highest occupational stress burden documented in the […]
PREGNANT WOMEN’S KNOWLEDGE OF GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION RISK FACTORS IN PHC FACILITIES: A STUDY OF IFE CENTRAL AND ILESA EAST LGAS, OSUN STATE
PREGNANT WOMEN’S KNOWLEDGE OF GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION RISK FACTORS IN PHC FACILITIES: A STUDY OF IFE CENTRAL AND ILESA EAST LGAS, OSUN STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Pregnant women attending primary healthcare facilities in Osun State demonstrate only 19% accurate knowledge of gestational hypertension risk factors despite 27% developing pregnancy-induced hypertension annually, with 68% unable to […]
CIVIL SERVANTS’ AWARENESS OF OBESITY-RELATED HYPERTENSION RISK IN GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATS: A STUDY OF ABUJA AND PORT HARCOURT
CIVIL SERVANTS’ AWARENESS OF OBESITY-RELATED HYPERTENSION RISK IN GOVERNMENT SECRETARIATS: A STUDY OF ABUJA AND PORT HARCOURT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Civil servants employed within Nigerian government secretariats demonstrate significant metabolic health disparities, with 42% exhibiting obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) and 38% presenting with hypertension. Notably, only 24% of respondents identified central obesity as an […]
POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS SMOKING AND HYPERTENSION RISK: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND KADUNA POLYTECHNIC
POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS SMOKING AND HYPERTENSION RISK: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND KADUNA POLYTECHNIC CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Polytechnic students in Nigeria exhibit a smoking prevalence of 28%, with a mean daily consumption of 12 cigarettes. Despite elevated blood pressure observed in 39% of regular smokers, only 21% recognize smoking […]
TRANSPORT UNION DRIVERS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL: A CASE STUDY OF OSHODI AND UTAKO MOTOR PARKS
TRANSPORT UNION DRIVERS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL: A CASE STUDY OF OSHODI AND UTAKO MOTOR PARKS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Transport union drivers in Nigeria exhibit significant alcohol consumption patterns, with an average daily intake of 8.7 standard alcohol units, predominantly comprising locally distilled ogogoro and commercially produced beer. Despite a […]
ADOLESCENT GIRLS’ AWARENESS OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES AND HYPERTENSION RISK IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A STUDY OF ENUGU EAST AND NSUKKA LGAS
ADOLESCENT GIRLS’ AWARENESS OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES AND HYPERTENSION RISK IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A STUDY OF ENUGU EAST AND NSUKKA LGAS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Adolescent girls aged 15-19 in Enugu State take birth control pills at pretty high rates almost 1 in 5 girls but here’s the scary part: most of them (86%!) don’t realize […]
CULTURAL PRACTICES AND THE PERSISTENCE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE: A CASE STUDY OF AFIKPO NORTH AND AFIKPO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS, EBONYI STATE
CULTURAL PRACTICES AND THE PERSISTENCE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE: A CASE STUDY OF AFIKPO NORTH AND AFIKPO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS, EBONYI STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Female genital mutilation (FGM), widely recognised by the World Health Organization as a fundamental violation of the rights […]
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF PHYSICAL CHILD ABUSE IN INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDP) CAMPS
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF PHYSICAL CHILD ABUSE IN INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDP) CAMPS: A CASE STUDY OF DURUMI AND NEW KUCHINGORO IDP CAMPS, ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL (AMAC), FCT, 2025 CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Child abuse, encompassing physical, emotional, sexual, and neglectful maltreatment, constitutes a pervasive public health crisis in Nigeria, […]
THE ROLE OF ORPHANAGES IN PREVENTING AND PERPETUATING INSTITUTIONAL CHILD NEGLECT AND ABUSE: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED GOVERNMENT-APPROVED IN JOS NORTH AND JOS SOUTH LGAS, PLATEAU STATE
THE ROLE OF ORPHANAGES IN PREVENTING AND PERPETUATING INSTITUTIONAL CHILD NEGLECT AND ABUSE: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED GOVERNMENT-APPROVED IN JOS NORTH AND JOS SOUTH LGAS, PLATEAU STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Orphanages in Nigeria are meant to serve as safe havens for children who have lost parental care, yet many […]
IMPACT OF PARENTAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON CHILD NEGLECT AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE: A CASE STUDY OF SABON GARI AND ZARIA CITY COMMUNITIES, ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE
IMPACT OF PARENTAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON CHILD NEGLECT AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE: A CASE STUDY OF SABON GARI AND ZARIA CITY COMMUNITIES, ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Over the past decade, non-medical use of pharmaceutical opioids especially tramadol and codeine-containing cough syrups has escalated into a major […]
CHILD TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN MOTOR PARKS AND MARKETS: A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS GARAGE AND OYINGBO MARKET IN MAINLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE
CHILD TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN MOTOR PARKS AND MARKETS: A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS GARAGE AND OYINGBO MARKET IN MAINLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Motor parks and sprawling urban markets in Nigeria have quietly transformed into recruitment and transit hubs for child trafficking and sexual […]
HYPERTENSION AWARENESS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ZARIA CAMPUS, KADUNA STATE
HYPERTENSION AWARENESS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ZARIA CAMPUS, KADUNA STATE Abstract Hypertension awareness and early prevention are crucial for young adults facing academic pressures that raise blood pressure risks. This study examines these issues among students at Zaria Campus, Kaduna State, Nigeria, using a 2023 campus survey that found 15% pre-hypertension in […]
DETERMINANTS AND ADVERSE OUTCOMES OF SELF-MEDICATION AMONG ADOLESCENT APPRENTICES IN ABA, ABIA STATE
DETERMINANTS AND ADVERSE OUTCOMES OF SELF-MEDICATION AMONG ADOLESCENT APPRENTICES IN ABA, ABIA STATE Abstract Self-medication among adolescent apprentices in informal sectors like Aba’s workshops poses risks from unregulated drug access and economic pressures, leading to adverse health events. This study investigates determinants such as cost barriers and injury patterns, alongside outcomes like drug toxicity, through […]
PREVALENCE AND CONSEQUENCES OF SELF-MEDICATION FOR COVID-19 PREVENTION AMONG URBAN YOUTHS IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
PREVALENCE AND CONSEQUENCES OF SELF-MEDICATION FOR COVID-19 PREVENTION AMONG URBAN YOUTHS IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE Abstract Self-medication for COVID-19 prevention among urban youths in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, increased significantly during the pandemic due to fear, misinformation, and limited healthcare access, often involving unverified agents with potential health risks. This study examines the […]
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN USING MOBILE CLINICS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMMUNIZATION DELIVERY
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN USING MOBILE CLINICS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMMUNIZATION DELIVERY (A CASE STUDY OF COASTAL HEALTH POSTS IN YENAGOA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAYELSA STATE) Abstract Mobile clinics serve as dynamic platforms for bridging health service gaps in remote coastal regions, yet their deployment for health education and immunization faces unique logistical and […]
LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS FOR HYPERTENSION CONTROL AMONG CIVIL SERVANTS IN IKEJA SECRETARIAT, LAGOS STATE
LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS FOR HYPERTENSION CONTROL AMONG CIVIL SERVANTS IN IKEJA SECRETARIAT, LAGOS STATE Abstract Hypertension control through lifestyle changes is vital for office workers facing sedentary routines and high pressure environments. This research examines such interventions for civil servants at Ikeja Secretariat in Lagos State, Nigeria, building on 2022 REMAH survey data showing 42% elevated […]
COMMUNITY BASED SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN OGOJA, CROSS RIVER STATE
COMMUNITY BASED SCREENING AND MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN OGOJA, CROSS RIVER STATE Abstract Hypertension screening and care at the community level can save lives in rural areas where clinics are far, roads are poor, and people rarely check their health. This study sets up and tests these efforts for farmers in Ogoja, […]
RISKS ASSESSMENT AND PREVENTION OF HYPERTENSION AMONG MARKET TRADERS IN ARIARIA MARKET, ABA, ABIA STATE
RISKS ASSESSMENT AND PREVENTION OF HYPERTENSION AMONG MARKET TRADERS IN ARIARIA MARKET, ABA, ABIA STATE Abstract Hypertension, a leading cardiovascular risk factor, imposes a heavy burden on informal occupational groups like market traders, exacerbated by modifiable lifestyle elements such as excessive salt consumption and chronic stress. This study evaluates risk assessment and prevention approaches among […]
POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION GAPS IN HEALTH EDUCATION STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINING IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE
POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION GAPS IN HEALTH EDUCATION STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINING IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE (A CASE STUDY OF STATE HOSPITALS IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, CROSS RIVER STATE) Abstract Policies and how they are carried out often have big differences when it comes to health education for keeping children vaccinated. This study looks at these problems […]
ASSESSING THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN DISSEMINATING HEALTH EDUCATION FOR VACCINATION AWARENESS
ASSESSING THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN DISSEMINATING HEALTH EDUCATION FOR VACCINATION AWARENESS (A CASE STUDY OF VILLAGE HEALTH COMMITTEES IN KUBWA DISTRICT, BWARI AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Traditional leaders hold substantial sway in rural and peri-urban Nigerian societies, acting as reliable channels for health information, though their involvement […]
INTEGRATION OF HEALTH EDUCATION WITH NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE
INTEGRATION OF HEALTH EDUCATION WITH NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE (A CASE STUDY OF PEDIATRIC WARDS IN WARRI CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Combining health education and nutrition initiatives creates a powerful combined strategy to overcome linked obstacles to childhood vaccination, such as lack of parental understanding and […]
GENDER DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO HEALTH EDUCATION AND THEIR EFFECTS ON HOUSEHOLD IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE
Gender Disparities in Access to Health Education and Their Effects on Household Immunization Compliance (A Case Study of Women’s Groups in Dala Local Government Area, Kano State). CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Gender disparities in access to health education profoundly shape household decision-making on immunization, particularly in patriarchal northern Nigerian contexts where women’s limited autonomy hinders […]
EVALUATION OF PEER-LED HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS ON MATERNAL ATTITUDES TOWARD ROUTINE VACCINATIONS
EVALUATION OF PEER-LED HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS ON MATERNAL ATTITUDES TOWARD ROUTINE VACCINATIONS (A Case Study of Maternal and Child Health Clinics in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State) Abstract Peer-led health education interventions leverage trusted community networks to address vaccine hesitancy, particularly among mothers navigating cultural and informational barriers to routine vaccinations. This study […]
IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON THE EFFICACY OF SCHOOL-LINKED HEALTH EDUCATION FOR INFANT IMMUNIZATION
IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON THE EFFICACY OF SCHOOL-LINKED HEALTH EDUCATION FOR INFANT IMMUNIZATION. (A Case Study of Community Health Outreach in Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State) Abstract School-linked health education programs represent a promising avenue for promoting infant immunization, yet their efficacy varies significantly across socioeconomic strata, particularly in resource-constrained northern Nigeria. […]
ROLE OF DIGITAL HEALTH EDUCATION TOOLS IN IMPROVING PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE RATES
ROLE OF DIGITAL HEALTH EDUCATION TOOLS IN IMPROVING PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE RATES. (A Case Study of University of Ibadan Health Services, Oyo State) Abstract Digital health education tools, such as mobile applications, SMS reminders, and interactive platforms, have emerged as pivotal interventions to bridge knowledge gaps and enhance immunization compliance among parents. […]
CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS BARRIERS TO HEALTH EDUCATION AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CHILDHOOD VACCINATION ADHERENCE
CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS BARRIERS TO HEALTH EDUCATION AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CHILDHOOD VACCINATION ADHERENCE (A Case Study of Rural Clinics in Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State) Abstract Childhood vaccination remains a cornerstone of public health, yet adherence in rural settings is often undermined by entrenched cultural and religious barriers intertwined with limited health […]
EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN BOOSTING IMMUNIZATION UPTAKE AMONG LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN BOOSTING IMMUNIZATION UPTAKE AMONG LOW-INCOME FAMILIES (A Case Study of Primary Health Centers in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State) Abstract Community-based health education programs are essential for addressing low immunization uptake among low-income families, particularly in densely populated urban slums where access barriers and misinformation prevail. This […]
INTEGRATION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE PRACTICES WITH MODERN ORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED ACCESS
INTEGRATION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE PRACTICES WITH MODERN ORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED ACCESS (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL, CROSS RIVER STATE) Abstract This study explores the integration of traditional medicine practices with modern oral health systems to enhance access at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Cross River State, Nigeria. It […]
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON ORAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE IN COASTAL AREAS
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON ORAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE IN COASTAL AREAS (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE) Abstract This study investigates environmental factors influencing oral health infrastructure resilience in coastal areas, using the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, as a case. Yenagoa’s Niger Delta location exposes […]
EQUITY ISSUES IN PEDIATRIC ORAL HEALTH SERVICES AMIDST RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS
EQUITY ISSUES IN PEDIATRIC ORAL HEALTH SERVICES AMIDST RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS (A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL HOSPITAL, ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY) Abstract Equity issues in pediatric oral health services are intensified by resource constraints, resulting in disproportionate burdens on low-income children who face barriers to preventive care and timely interventions. This study investigates these issues at […]
IMPACT OF WORKFORCE SHORTAGES ON QUALITY OF CARE IN SPECIALIZED DENTAL UNITS
IMPACT OF WORKFORCE SHORTAGES ON QUALITY OF CARE IN SPECIALIZED DENTAL UNITS (A CASE STUDY OF DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, OGHARA, DELTA STATE) Abstract This study investigates the impact of workforce shortages on quality of care in specialized dental units at Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. It employs a […]
SOCIOECONOMIC DISPARITIES IN ORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN SEMI-URBAN SETTINGS
SOCIOECONOMIC DISPARITIES IN ORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN SEMI-URBAN SETTINGS (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL, RIVERS STATE) Abstract Socioeconomic disparities profoundly shape oral health outcomes and resource allocation in semi-urban settings, where low-income groups face barriers to preventive care, leading to higher disease burdens. This study examines these […]
ROLE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN ENHANCING ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND TREATMENT ADHERENCE
ROLE OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN ENHANCING ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND TREATMENT ADHERENCE (A CASE STUDY OF AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL, KANO STATE) Abstract This study explores the role of community engagement in bolstering oral health education and treatment adherence at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano State, Nigeria. AKTH’s dental department, serving 500,000 residents […]
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS IN REDUCING ORAL DISEASE PREVALENCE
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS IN REDUCING ORAL DISEASE PREVALENCE (A CASE STUDY OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE) Abstract This study assesses the effectiveness of public awareness campaigns in reducing oral disease prevalence at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Using a mixed-methods design, […]
EVALUATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIENCIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON DENTAL SERVICE DELIVERY IN URBAN PUBLIC HOSPITALS
EVALUATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIENCIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON DENTAL SERVICE DELIVERY IN URBAN PUBLIC HOSPITALS (A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, LAGOS STATE) Abstract Infrastructure deficiencies in urban public hospitals hinder effective dental service delivery, leading to delayed treatments, reduced patient satisfaction, and exacerbated oral health disparities. This study evaluates these deficiencies and […]
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES IN INTEGRATING ORAL HEALTH INTO PRIMARY CARE SYSTEMS
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES IN INTEGRATING ORAL HEALTH INTO PRIMARY CARE SYSTEMS (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN, OYO STATE) Abstract This study evaluates policy implementation challenges in integrating oral health into primary care systems at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it surveyed 250 healthcare providers and […]
BARRIERS TO ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF PREVENTIVE ORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN RURAL HEALTH FACILITIES
BARRIERS TO ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF PREVENTIVE ORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN RURAL HEALTH FACILITIES (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ENUGU STATE) Abstract This study examines barriers to access and utilization of preventive oral health services in rural health facilities, focusing on the Enugu State University of Science […]
GENDER INEQUALITY AND ACCESS TO STI EDUCATION RESOURCES: INSIGHTS FROM ENGINEERING STUDENTS
GENDER INEQUALITY AND ACCESS TO STI EDUCATION RESOURCES: INSIGHTS FROM ENGINEERING STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE) Abstract Gender inequality significantly impedes access to sexual health resources, particularly in male-dominated fields like engineering, where stereotypes and resource allocation biases limit female students’ engagement with STI education. This study draws […]
INFLUENCE OF MIGRATION STATUS AND HOUSEHOLD SIZE ON COMPREHENSIVE STI KNOWLEDGE AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
INFLUENCE OF MIGRATION STATUS AND HOUSEHOLD SIZE ON COMPREHENSIVE STI KNOWLEDGE AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE) Abstract This study investigates the influence of migration status and household size on comprehensive STI knowledge among international students at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. […]
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIOECONOMIC DISPARITIES AND UNDERSTANDING OF ASYMPTOMATIC STI SYMPTOMS IN RURAL CAMPUSES
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIOECONOMIC DISPARITIES AND UNDERSTANDING OF ASYMPTOMATIC STI SYMPTOMS IN RURAL CAMPUSES (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE) Abstract Asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a silent threat, often undetected until complications arise, with socioeconomic disparities exacerbating knowledge gaps among rural university students who lack access to urban health […]
EFFECTS OF PARENTAL OCCUPATION AND PEER INFLUENCE ON STI RISK BEHAVIORS AND KNOWLEDGE AMONG ARTS STUDENTS
EFFECTS OF PARENTAL OCCUPATION AND PEER INFLUENCE ON STI RISK BEHAVIORS AND KNOWLEDGE AMONG ARTS STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO, KANO STATE) Abstract This study examines the effects of parental occupation and peer influence on STI risk behaviors and knowledge among arts students at Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. Employing a […]
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS OF HPV VACCINATION KNOWLEDGE AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATES
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS OF HPV VACCINATION KNOWLEDGE AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATES (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE) Abstract This study investigates sociodemographic determinants influencing HPV vaccination knowledge among female undergraduates at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, Nigeria. With Nigeria’s cervical cancer incidence at 12,000 cases annually—70% HPV-related—yet vaccination coverage […]
EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN RELIGION, MARITAL STATUS, AND AWARENESS OF SYPHILIS TRANSMISSION AMONG FINAL-YEAR STUDENTS
EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN RELIGION, MARITAL STATUS, AND AWARENESS OF SYPHILIS TRANSMISSION AMONG FINAL-YEAR STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE) Abstract This study explores the interplay between religion, marital status, and awareness of syphilis transmission among final-year students at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Adopting a cross-sectional […]
ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND IN SHAPING PERCEPTIONS OF CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA RISKS
ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND IN SHAPING PERCEPTIONS OF CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA RISKS (A CASE STUDY OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE) Abstract This study investigates how educational background influences perceptions of chlamydia and gonorrhea risks among students at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Utilizing a cross-sectional mixed-methods design, it surveyed 400 […]
IMPACT OF ETHNIC DIVERSITY AND URBAN-RURAL ORIGIN ON STI KNOWLEDGE GAPS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS
IMPACT OF ETHNIC DIVERSITY AND URBAN-RURAL ORIGIN ON STI KNOWLEDGE GAPS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, OYO STATE) Abstract This study explores the impact of ethnic diversity and urban-rural origin on STI knowledge gaps among medical students at the University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. UI’s College […]
AGE FACTORS AND KNOWLEDGE OF HIV PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
AGE FACTORS AND KNOWLEDGE OF HIV PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, AKOKA, LAGOS STATE) Abstract This study investigates age factors influencing knowledge of HIV prevention strategies among university students at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria. Amid Nigeria’s 1.5 million HIV cases, with youth aged […]
INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON STI AWARENESS LEVELS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON STI AWARENESS LEVELS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, OGUN STATE) Abstract Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a significant public health challenge among young adults, with gender and socioeconomic status (SES) influencing awareness levels and prevention behaviors. This study investigates these influences among undergraduate […]
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION GAPS IN LINKING ANTENATAL AND CHILD WELFARE SERVICES FOR MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION GAPS IN LINKING ANTENATAL AND CHILD WELFARE SERVICES FOR MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY (A CASE STUDY OF STATE HOSPITALS IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY, CROSS RIVER STATE) Abstract Policy implementation gaps in linking antenatal care (ANC) with child welfare services undermine maternal health equity, particularly in resource-constrained settings where fragmented delivery exacerbates disparities. This study examines […]
CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING EMERGENCY MATERNITY SERVICES FOR MOTHERS ENGAGED IN CHILD IMMUNIZATION DRIVES
CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING EMERGENCY MATERNITY SERVICES FOR MOTHERS ENGAGED IN CHILD IMMUNIZATION DRIVES (A CASE STUDY OF COASTAL HEALTH POSTS IN YENAGOA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAYELSA STATE) Abstract Emergency maternity services are critical for reducing maternal mortality, yet mothers engaged in child immunization drives often face compounded access barriers, diverting time and resources from urgent […]
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ANTENATAL CARE UTILIZATION AND NEONATAL OUTCOMES IN CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ANTENATAL CARE UTILIZATION AND NEONATAL OUTCOMES IN CHILD WELFARE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (A CASE STUDY OF PEDIATRIC WARDS IN KUBWA DISTRICT, BWARI AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA) Abstract This study explores the association between antenatal care (ANC) utilization and neonatal outcomes among participants in child welfare programs in pediatric wards of Kubwa District, […]
EVALUATION OF DIGITAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS FOR ANTENATAL SCHEDULING IN CHILD WELFARE SERVICE SETTINGS
EVALUATION OF DIGITAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS FOR ANTENATAL SCHEDULING IN CHILD WELFARE SERVICE SETTINGS (A CASE STUDY OF MOBILE CLINICS IN WARRI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE) Abstract This study evaluates digital health interventions for antenatal scheduling in child welfare service settings, focusing on mobile clinics in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. […]
GENDER DYNAMICS AND CULTURAL BELIEFS AFFECTING MATERNITY SERVICE UPTAKE AMONG CHILD WELFARE SEEKERS
GENDER DYNAMICS AND CULTURAL BELIEFS AFFECTING MATERNITY SERVICE UPTAKE AMONG CHILD WELFARE SEEKERS (A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN’S GROUPS IN DALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KANO STATE) Abstract This study explores how gender dynamics and cultural beliefs shape maternity service uptake among women in child welfare groups in Dala Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria. Using […]
UTILIZATION PATTERNS OF ANTENATAL SERVICES AND THEIR EFFECT ON CHILD VACCINATION COMPLIANCE IN URBAN SLUMS
UTILIZATION PATTERNS OF ANTENATAL SERVICES AND THEIR EFFECT ON CHILD VACCINATION COMPLIANCE IN URBAN SLUMS (A CASE STUDY OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CLINICS IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE) Abstract This study investigates utilization patterns of antenatal services and their impact on child vaccination compliance in urban slums of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Maternal […]
IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON ANTENATAL ATTENDANCE AMONG MOTHERS USING POSTNATAL CHILD WELFARE CLINICS
IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON ANTENATAL ATTENDANCE AMONG MOTHERS USING POSTNATAL CHILD WELFARE CLINICS (A CASE STUDY OF HEALTH FACILITIES IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE) Abstract This study examines how socioeconomic status affects antenatal attendance among mothers attending postnatal child welfare clinics in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. […]
ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN ENHANCING MATERNITY CARE ACCESS FOR CHILD WELFARE BENEFICIARIES
ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN ENHANCING MATERNITY CARE ACCESS FOR CHILD WELFARE BENEFICIARIES (A CASE STUDY OF VILLAGE HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE) Abstract Community health workers (CHWs) play a pivotal role in bridging gaps in rural maternity care, particularly for child welfare beneficiaries, by facilitating access through outreach […]
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE INTEGRATION OF ANTENATAL CARE WITH IMMUNIZATION SERVICES FOR CHILD WELFARE
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE INTEGRATION OF ANTENATAL CARE WITH IMMUNIZATION SERVICES FOR CHILD WELFARE (A CASE STUDY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CENTERS IN ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE) Abstract Integrating antenatal care (ANC) with immunization services enhances child welfare by streamlining maternal-child health delivery, yet factors like access barriers and service fragmentation hinder uptake in […]
BARRIERS TO MATERNITY SERVICE UTILIZATION AMONG LOW-INCOME MOTHERS ENROLLED IN CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
BARRIERS TO MATERNITY SERVICE UTILIZATION AMONG LOW-INCOME MOTHERS ENROLLED IN CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS (A CASE STUDY OF RURAL CLINICS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE) Abstract This study examines barriers to maternity service utilization among low-income mothers enrolled in child nutrition programs in rural clinics of Enugu East Local Government Area (LGA), […]
SUSTAINABLE UPGRADES TO SEWAGE SYSTEMS TO REDUCE VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES
SUSTAINABLE UPGRADES TO SEWAGE SYSTEMS TO REDUCE VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES IN HIGH-DENSITY URBAN ZONES (A CASE STUDY OF YENAGOA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAYELSA STATE) Abstract This study proposes sustainable upgrades to sewage systems to mitigate vector-borne diseases in high-density urban zones of Yenagoa LGA, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Yenagoa’s rapid urbanization, coupled with oil-rich wetland ecology, has […]
ASSESSING GENDER DISPARITIES IN HEALTH VULNERABILITIES FROM POOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL PRACTICES
ASSESSING GENDER DISPARITIES IN HEALTH VULNERABILITIES FROM POOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL PRACTICES (A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN-LED HOUSEHOLDS IN DALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KANO STATE) Abstract This study assesses gender disparities in health vulnerabilities arising from poor sewage disposal practices, focusing on women-led households in Dala Local Government Area (LGA), Kano State, Nigeria. In this densely […]
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF INADEQUATE SEWAGE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE SPREAD OF CHOLERA AND TYPHOID IN COASTAL SETTLEMENTS
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF INADEQUATE SEWAGE INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE SPREAD OF CHOLERA AND TYPHOID IN COASTAL SETTLEMENTS (A CASE STUDY OF PORT HARCOURT CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE) Abstract This study explores how poor sewage systems help spread cholera and typhoid in coastal neighborhoods of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. […]
INVESTIGATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF OPEN SEWAGE DRAINS ON SKIN AND GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS
INVESTIGATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF OPEN SEWAGE DRAINS ON SKIN AND GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS (A CASE STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL COMMUNITIES IN WARRI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE) Abstract Open sewage drains in urbanizing areas pose severe environmental degradation and health risks, particularly skin and gastrointestinal (GI) infections, amplified in school settings where […]
ANALYZING THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS OF FAULTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL ON MALNUTRITION AND STUNTING AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
ANALYZING THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS OF FAULTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL ON MALNUTRITION AND STUNTING AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (A CASE STUDY OF AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE) Abstract Faulty sewage disposal in agricultural communities often contaminates soil, water, and food chains, perpetuating cycles of malnutrition and stunting among vulnerable populations, particularly children. This study […]
EVALUATING COMMUNITY-LED INTERVENTIONS FOR MITIGATING SEWAGE-RELATED PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARDS SETTLEMENTS
EVALUATING COMMUNITY-LED INTERVENTIONS FOR MITIGATING SEWAGE-RELATED PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARDS SETTLEMENTS. (A CASE STUDY OF KUBWA DISTRICT, BWARI AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA) Abstract This study evaluates community-led interventions for reducing sewage-related health risks in informal settlements of Kubwa District, Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It employs a mixed-methods approach, surveying 380 households […]
EVALUATING THE HEALTH RISKS OF UNTREATED SEWAGE DISCHARGE ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
EVALUATING THE HEALTH RISKS OF UNTREATED SEWAGE DISCHARGE ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING (A CASE STUDY OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE) Abstract This study evaluates the health risks posed by untreated sewage discharge on groundwater quality and community well-being in rural settlements of Enugu East Local Government Area, […]
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF SEWAGE OVERFLOW ON RESPIRATORY HEALTH AND AIR POLLUTION IN FLOOD-PRONE NEIGHBORHOODS
EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF SEWAGE OVERFLOW ON RESPIRATORY HEALTH AND AIR POLLUTION IN FLOOD-PRONE NEIGHBORHOODS (A CASE STUDY OF AJEGUNLE SLUM, AJEROMI-IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE) Abstract Sewage overflow in flood-prone urban slums poses multifaceted health risks, extending beyond waterborne diseases to respiratory illnesses and air pollution through aerosolized pathogens and volatile compounds. This […]
INVESTIGATING THE LINK BETWEEN INADEQUATE SEWAGE SYSTEMS AND CHILDHOOD DIARRHEAL DISEASES IN URBAN AREAS
INVESTIGATING THE LINK BETWEEN INADEQUATE SEWAGE SYSTEMS AND CHILDHOOD DIARRHEAL DISEASES IN URBAN AREAS (A CASE STUDY OF IBADAN NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE) Abstract This study investigates the connection between poor sewage systems and diarrhea in young children in peri-urban neighborhoods of Ibadan North-East Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. Using a mixed-methods […]
ASSESSING THE CONTRIBUTION OF POOR SEWAGE MANAGEMENT TO WATERBORNE DISEASE OUTBREAKS IN URBAN SLUMS (A CASE STUDY OF MAKOKO COMMUNITY, LAGOS STATE)
ASSESSING THE CONTRIBUTION OF POOR SEWAGE MANAGEMENT TO WATERBORNE DISEASE OUTBREAKS IN URBAN SLUMS (A CASE STUDY OF MAKOKO COMMUNITY, LAGOS STATE) Abstract Urban slums in developing countries face severe public health challenges due to inadequate infrastructure, particularly poor sewage management, which exacerbates waterborne disease outbreaks. This study assesses the contribution of poor sewage management […]
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL VECTOR CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR MALARIA (A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN-LED HOUSEHOLDS IN KANO STATE)
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL VECTOR CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR MALARIA (A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN-LED HOUSEHOLDS IN KANO STATE) Abstract Gender roles significantly influence malaria control efforts, often placing women at higher risk due to domestic responsibilities while limiting their participation in decision-making. This study explores differences in awareness and participation in […]