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KNOWLEDGE OF MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS AND UTILISATION OF SAFETY KITS AMONG COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLISTS IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2016-05)The socio-economic situation in Nigeria has necessitated motorcycle use as a means of transportation and livelihood. Fatal head injuries, fractures and bruises sustained as a result of non use of safety kits remain a public ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF POST-PARTUM HAEMORRHAGE AND FACTORS AFFECTING UTILISATION OF SECONDARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BY PREGNANT WOMEN IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
(2016-03)Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) is a preventable obstetric complication which can be defined as blood loss of more than 500mL following vaginal delivery. In developing countries, mortality from PPH remains high. Adequate ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA AND ITS PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ADEOYO MATERNITY HOSPITAL, YEMETU, IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
(2016-01)Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-related hypertensive disorder occurring usually after 20 weeks of gestation. If left untreated, it progresses to eclampsia. However, most studies on maternal morbidity and mortality have not ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF RISK FACTORS AND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF OBESITY AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN IBADAN SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
(2014-12)Obesity is one of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of public health concern globally with negative impact on Reproductive Health (RH). Previous researches have shown that obesity is associated with other NCDs but there ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AND RISKY PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE ALCOHOL BREWERS AND SELLERS IN IBADAN NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.
(2013-04)Studies have shown that there is an increasing prevalence of high-risk sexual practices among alcohol users which can lead to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). In Nigeria, knowledge relating to STIs, alcohol use and ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE ON PREVENTION OF CEREBRAL PALSY AMONG CHILDREN IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2015-03)Paediatric neurological disorders constitute a major reason for paediatric specialist care in Ibadan, Nigeria. Every hour, a child is a born with cerebral palsy (CP) which is a life- long physical disability caused by ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND COMPLIANCE TO BIOSAFETY GUIDELINES AMONG MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, OYO STATE
(2016-04)Several laboratory-associated infections have occurred in different parts of the world involving both known and previously unknown agents. Many of these cases in Africa, including Nigeria have been linked to improper ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND CONSENT OF MARRIED MEN REGARDING SPOUSAL USE OF MODERN CONTRACEPTIVES IN IBADAN NORTHWEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
(2009-04)Although modem contraceptives (MCs) are effective in preventing unintended pregnancies, their use by married women is often influenced by their husbands. In Nigeria little is known about men's knowledge and perceptions ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND DISPENSING PRACTICES RELATING TO EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS AMONG PHARMACISTS IN IBADAN AND LAGOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
(2009-07)Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) are hormonal means of preventing pregnancy following unprotected sexual intercourse. If taken within 72 hours of the act, ECPs reduce the risk of pregnancies by 75%. Use of ECPs is ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PATTERNS OF FRUIT CONSUMPTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2015-02)Nutrient intake is important to the well-being of pregnant women and the foetus. The importance of fruits intake in pregnancy is for foetal growth development and reduction of complications associated with inadequate ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF CONTRACEPTION AMONGST SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IBADAN NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
(1995)A KAP study among the senior secondary school students in Ibadan North-East L.G.A. of Oyo State was conducted in order to assess the factors that affect contraceptive awareness and utilisation among secondary school students. ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-MEDICATION AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IBADAN NORTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
(2016-02)Previous researches conducted in Nigeria identified a high prevalence of self-medication among adolescents and younger-aged people compared to the older ones. Knowledge had been identified to be a cogent factor in practicing ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FAMILY PLANNING AMONG MEN IN IBADAN SOUTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
(1994-05)Men's role in the adoption and use of contraception has often been neglected in family health studies. This situation may be due to the assumption that they have negative attitude towards the use of contraceptives either ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTISES RELATING TO THE CHILDS RIGHT ACT AMONG PARENTS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
(2014-08)Child's Rights are fundamental basic rights which children are entitled to as contained in the International Child Rights Convention(ICRC) and the Nigerian Child Rights Act (NCRA). The components of these rights which ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PREVALENCE OF SECONDHAND SMOKING AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2016-02)Secondhand smoke (SHS) is a substantial health hazard and a major public health issue causing death, diseases and disability. However, in Nigeria not much efforts have been devoted to preventing and investigating students’ ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND USE OF HIV COUNSELLING AND TESTING SERVICES BY FEMALE NURSES IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
(2016-02)The impact of HIV/AIDS on the health sector including the health professionals is alarming. HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) is one of the cornerstones of HIV prevention efforts. Although nurses nurses have important roles ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND UTILISATION OF CERVICAL CYTOLOGY SERVICES BY PROFESSIONAL FEMALE NURSES IN IBADAN MUNICIPALITY, OYO STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER EDUCATION
(1992-12)Cancer of the cervix is the most common malignant tumour seen in women in developing countries. In 1990, an incidence of 8.4% was reported in the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. It has been established that ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IBADAN MUNICIPALITY ON CIGARETTE SMOKING: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION
(1992-10)This is a descriptive study of 1,222 secondary school students from randomly selected schools in Ibadan Municipality in Oyo State, Nigeria, on variables that contribute to the prevalence of cigarette smoking. A pretested ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, PREVENTIVE PRACTICES AND TREATMENT-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR REGARDING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AMONG COMMERCIAL SEX WORKERS IN IBADAN.
(1998-08)Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) constitute a major public health problem in both developed and developing countries of the world. In Nigeria, they rank among the top five infections for which people seek care and have ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND RISK-BEHAVIOURS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ABOUT AIDS IN IBADAN MUNICIPALITY
(1990-12)The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS ) epidemic poses a major threat to public health in many countries around the world. In the absence of a potent vaccine or effective cure, primary prevention through health ...