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RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN TWO REFERRAL CENTRES IN NIGERIA
(2014-07)Breast Cancer (BC) is a common cause of death among Nigerian women. Past studies suggest that diet, lifestyle and environmental pollutants are more important risk factors in the aetiology of cancers. Identifying some of ... -
RISK PERCEPTION AND LEVEL OF PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOOD DISASTER AMONG RESIDENTS ON ADABALE RIVER BANK, YEMETU, IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2015-12)Ibadan is a flood prone city with consequent devastating effects on lives and properties. Previous studies have highlighted the consequences of adverse effects of flooding but there is sparse information on the level of ... -
RISK PERCEPTION, ATTITUDE AND LIFESTYLES RELATING TO DIABETES MELLITUS PREVENTION AMONG NURSES IN IBADAN SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
(2017-02)Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major public health challenge. Perception of risk, attitude and lifestyles relating to DM has not been fully investigated among health care providers, especially nurses who play important ... -
RISK PRACTICES AMONG OUT OF SCHOOL FEMALE ADOLESCENTS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
(2015-04)Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood and is marked by a number of developmental milestones. The National Adolescent Health Policy in Nigeria defines adolescents as individuals between ages 10 ... -
THE ROLE OF DIET IN THE ASSOCIATED RISK FOR NON-INSULIN DEPENDENT ON DIABETES MELLITUS (NIDDM) IN BORNO STATE OF NIGERIA
(1997-10)Diabetes Mellitus, especially Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM), has recently incurred epidemiologic investigation due to the many cases seen and the surmounting problems associated with its management. A ... -
ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 12-23 MONTHS IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE NIGERIA
(2012-11)Vaccine preventable childhood diseases are serious health problems in Nigeria. As a result, programmes have been put in place to improve immunization coverage with a view to reducing their burden across the country. However, ... -
RURAL URBAN DIFFERENCES IN HIV/AIDS BELIEFS, KNOWLEDGE AND AT-RISK PRACTICES IN EGBEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE
(2008-06)The HIV/AIDS pandemic is a major public health concern. Massive campaigns are on Nigeria to sensitize the populace about the modes of HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention. The mass media and outreach programs are veritable ... -
SATISFACTION OF PATIENTS WITH THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT OF OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SAGAMU, NIGERIA
(2015-12)Patient satisfaction is a critical issue in the assessment of the quality of health care and utilisation of services. Patient satisfaction is expressed in patient/client-practitioner relationship which includes the provision ... -
SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN ENERGY INTAKE, EXPENDITURE AND BODY COMPOSITION OF STUDENTS IN A NIGERIAN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
(1994-10)Studies were carried out using students of Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Nigeria, on energy intake, energy expenditure and body composition. There were two groups of students - the longitudinal and the cross ... -
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT'S KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND EXPOSURE TO ALCOHOL ADVERTISEMENT IN THE MASS MEDIA IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
(2010-08)The mass media has strong influence on adolescents' knowledge, perceptions and health-related practices. In Nigeria, little is known about adolescents' knowledge of the consequences of alcohol use and their pattern of ... -
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF PHYSICAL EXERCISES FOR HEALTH PROMOTION IN IKENNE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
(2008-08)Physical exercises (PE) are beneficial to the physical development and functioning of the human body. They are also useful for the reduction of the risks of chronic disease conditions such as Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVDs), ... -
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF PHYSICAL EXERCISES FOR HEALTH PROMOTION IN IKENNE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
(2008-08)Physical exercises (PE) are beneficial to the physical development and functioning of the human body. They are also useful for the reduction of the risks of chronic disease conditions such as Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVDs), ... -
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND EXPOSURE TO ALCOHOL ADVERTISEMENT IN THE MASS MEDIA IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
(2010-08)The mass media has strong influence on adolescents' knowledge, perceptions and health-related practices, In Nigeria, little is known about adolescents' knowledge of the consequences of alcohol use and their pattern of ... -
SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN
(1986-11)This study was designed to determine the nature and extent of knowledge of cause, prevention and treatment of diabetes among diabetic patients. It sought to relate their diabetic management skills to knowledge, social and ... -
SEROSTATUS DISCLOSURE AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG ADULT HIV POSITIVE INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING THE ANTIRETROVIRAL CLINIC AT THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2010-12)Serostatus disclosure to sexual partners by HIV-positive persons is one of the recommended practices for the prevention of HIV infection. The influence of this practice on the sexual behaviour of HIV positive individuals ... -
SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR OF FIRST YEAR NATIONAL DIPLOMA STUDENTS OF PETROLEUM TRAINING INSTITUTE EFFURUN WARRI, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
(2015-11)Students in the first year of a tertiary institution are usually leaving home for the first time, would be without direct parental supervision and are particularly vulnerable to peer pressure. Risky sexual behaviour which ... -
SEXUAL RISK TAKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG CUSTOMS PERSONNEL IN THE SEME BORDER COMMAND, NIGERIA
(2007-10)Despite the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, many customs officers still fail to recognize their personal risk of infection. Preliminary investigations show that customs personnel ... -
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL USE AMONG DRIVERS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN CALABAR, NIGERIA
(2012-05)Hazardous use of alcohol is a public health problem which accounts for 4.0% of global disease burden. The prevalence of alcohol use among drivers of commercial vehicles has been documented, but little is known about the ... -
SOCIAL IMPACT OF PETROL STATIONS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2011-01)The emergence of sub-standard and poorly located Petrol Stations (PS) is on the increase in Nigeria. These affect the various facets of life and are further aggravated by non-compliance with regulations. Social impact ... -
SOCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY MEN TO THEIR SPOUSES DURING LAST PREGNANCY AMONG MOTHERS ATTENDING SELECTED PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE.
(2017-03)Social support provided during pregnancy by the husband to the spouse is described as an exchange of resources between two intimate partners that is, the man and his pregnant wife. These resources can be provided by the ...