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AVAILABILITY OF DIETARY IRON AND INFLUENCE OF INHIBITORS AND/OR ENHANCERS ON IRON STATUS OF ADOLESCENTS
(1990-01)The bio-availability of iron from diets consumed by 160 apparently healthy Nigerians adolescents (aged 11-18 years) resident in an institution was assessed. The level of enhancers (ascorbic iron) and inhibitors (phytic and ... -
AWARENESS AND ADVERSE DRUG REACTION REPORTING PRACTICES OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS AND PATENT MEDICINE VENDORS IN IBADAN SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
(2015-03)Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Detection and spontaneous reporting of ADRs by private providers could reduce their consequences. Little is known about the awareness ... -
AWARENESS AND CHECKING OF VITAMIN A LOGO ON FOOD LABELS AMONG POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, OYO STATE
(2009-04)Vitamin A deficiency is a major public health problem in Nigeria. It dramatically increases morbidity from several diseases. Few studies have documented the awareness and checking of vitamin A Logo on food labels among ... -
AWARENESS AND PRACTICE OF LACTATIONAL AMENORRHEA METHOD (LAM) IN SURULERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
(2005-11)Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) for birth spacing is a natural form of family planning. To practice LAM a woman must give breast milk for at least 85% of her child's feedings for at least six months while at the same ... -
AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF AFFORDABLE MEDICINE FACILITY MALARIA AMONG CAREGIVERS OF UNDER FIVE CHILDREN IN IBADAN NORTHWEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2013-07)Access to Artemisinin Based Combination Therapy (ACTs) by most people at risk of malaria has been a challenge. A global subsidy under the initiative Affordable Medicine Facility-malarial (AMFm) was recommended to crowd ... -
AWARENESS AND WILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT MALARIA VACCINE AMONG CARE-GIVERS OF UNDER-5 CHILDREN IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, NIGERIA
(2012-08)Efforts have been directed at the prevention of malaria in pregnant women and young children who carry the greatest burden of disease. Malaria continues to be a leading cause of pain, death and poverty in sub-Saharan ... -
BARBERS' KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF HIV INFECTION IN BARBER SHOPS IN IBADAN SOUTHWEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA.
(2008-12)All the respondents were male. Though some females were encountered during the study none was involved in the act of barbing. They were either shop owners (employing stylists) or members of barbers’ union. The age of the ... -
BARRIERS TO UTILIZATION OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING SERVICES AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP IN ONDO TOWN, ONDO STATE
(2015-03)Cervical cancer (CC) is the malignant cancer of the cervix area and human papilloma virus infection is the necessary factor for the development of nearly all cases of cervical cancer. CC is the second most commonly ... -
BIOMEDICAL WASTE, HANDLING PRACTICES AND PREVALENCE OF SHARPS-INDUCED INJURY AMONG HEALTH WORKERS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2009-11)Biomedical Wastes (BMWs) generated in healthcare settings are hazardous. In Nigeria, knowledge of BMW handling practices and Healthcare Worker' (HCWs) vulnerability to sharps-induced injuries is inadequate. The study ... -
BIRTH ORDER AND EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG MOTHERS WITH TWO OR MORE CHILDREN ATTENDING A SECONDARY HEALTH CARE FACILITY IN IBADAN, OYO STATE
(2011-05)Background: The promotion and support of breast-feeding is a global priority. Breastfeeding is recommended by multiple health agencies as the preferred method of infant feeding for at least six months because of its numerous ... -
BREAKFAST CONSUMPTION PATTERN AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2017-04)Most adolescents skip breakfast despite its advantages in providing energy and nutrient intake and contributing to high cognition and academic performance. Research on breakfast consumption among adolescents has solely ... -
BREAST CANCER RISK PREVALENCE, PERCEPTIONS AND PREVENTIVE PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS AND MARKET WOMEN IN IBADAN, OYO STATE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
(2014-07)As the high prevalence of risk factors for breast cancer gains increasing global attention, a woman's perception of her risk of developing breast cancer plays a vital role in determining her willingness to participate in ... -
BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION: ATTITUDE, KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE AMONG WOMEN IN IFO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
(2002-10)Breast Cancer is the most common female malignancy reported world-wide. In the past few years, the number of women developing breast cancer in Nigeria has risen dramatically. Despite the increasing incidence of the disease, ... -
CHANGES IN HIV/AIDS KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS ATTRIBUTED TO EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS AMONG STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2010-08)Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immuno- Deficiericv Syndrome (AIDS) pose major public health problems in Nigeria. Adolescents and other young persons should receive priority interventions because they are ... -
CHARACTERISATION AND TREATMENT OF LEACHATE FROM A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL SITE IN IBADAN
(2000-11)A study on characterisation and treatment of leachates from a Municipal Solid Waste(MSW) landfill site was carried out at Aba-Eku, in Ona Ara Local Government area of Ibadan. The site was an upgraded open-dump site being ... -
CHARACTERISTICS OF MEDICAL SOLID WASTE AND ASSESSMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF ITS INFECTION COMPONENTS IN SELECTED GENERAL HOSPITALS IN LAGOS STATE
(2014-05)Infectious waste account for a fraction of the total solid waste generated in any city, but has a high potential for infection and injury than any other kind of waste. Mixed with the ordinary waste, infectious waste could ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF ILLEGAL DUMPSITE WASTES AND THEIR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN IBADAN SOUTHWEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2014-03)Most cities in Nigeria are notable for their unauthorised dumpsites which are one of the significant contributors to Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGE). These Greenhouse Gases (GHG) are known to cause climate change effects ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF TRAFFIC-RELATED AIR POLLUTANTS AND ASSESSMENT OF RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OF TRAFFIC WARDENS ACROSS TWO SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2013-04)Traffic-related emissions contribute immensely to ambient air pollution in urban areas and Traffic Wardens (TW) have been reported to be at high risk of respiratory problems. Although data on road traffic emissions are ... -
CLIENT SATISFACTION AMONG PEOPLE RECEIVING HIV/AIDS CARE FROM SAINT MARY CATHOLIC HOSPITAL ELETA IBADAN OYO STATE
(2016-04)Quality of healthcare has become a topical issue and the need to see an improvement in the healthcare delivery system in many countries has become critical. Delayed access to services, sub-optimal adherence, low retention ... -
CLIENTS' UTILIZATION AND PERCEIVED LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH SERVICES RECEIVED AT THE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING CLINIC, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2010-05)Cervical Cancer (CC) is a major problem of public health importance especially for women from the developing countries. Cervical cancer screening is an important public health measure because when detected early can ...