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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 ... -
CLIENT’S PERCEPTION OF THE QUALITY OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HEALTH FACILITIES IN AKURE NORTH AND SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS
(2015-04)Provision of free family planning services commenced in year 2010 in Akure North and South Local government areas with the administration of Dr. Olusegun Mimiko in Ondo State. However, the level of the quality of family ... -
CLINICAL PROFILE AND OUTCOME OF CARE AMONG VAGRANT AND NON-VAGRANT MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS ADMITTED TO NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, ARO-ABEOKUTA-NIGERIA
(2010-04)The vagrant mentally ill patients constitute an especially marginalised group with a scanty attention paid to them. There is a dearth of literature on this group of patients in the developing countries and most of the work ... -
COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL LEVEL FACTORS INFLUENCING MODERN CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG MARRIED WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP (15-49) IN NIGERIA
(2012-07)The prevalence of modern contraceptive use still remains low in Nigeria with wide variations in different geopolitical zones. While researchers have devoted considerable attention to the impact of individual-level factors ... -
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES AND PREVALENCE OF MALARIA PARASITE AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN TWO COMMUNITIES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2014-04)Malaria remains a major public health problem with different prevalence rates across the rural-urban areas of Nigeria. It is also a major cause of morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and children. However, evidences ... -
COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF COMPOSTED COW AND GOAT WASTES ON VIGNA UNGUICULATA GROWTH AND YIELD
(2014-02)ARSTRACT Organic solid wastes constitute nuisance in most urban cities and often pose serious management problems. Composting the biomass is a safe form of managing and recovering nutrients from it. Ruminant wastes are ... -
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE USE OF TEACHERS AND PARENTS AS SOURCE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TO PRIMARY FIVE PUPILS IN ONITSHA
(1988-07)The family (parents) and the School (teachers) are two major sources of health Information to primary school children. The health information so received by school children are meant to increase their health knowledge. But ...