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PREVALENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND USAGE OF HERBAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AMONG WORKERS IN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2015-03)Herbal dietary supplements (HDS) are plants or plant extracts, other than food, used for the purpose of providing addition nutritional and health benefits to the body. People looking for quick and easy ways to improve ... -
PREVALENCE, PATTERNS AND PERCEIVED HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF ECONOMIC ABUSE AMONG WOMEN WORKING IN FORMAL AND INFORMAL SECTORS IN WARRI, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
(2013-02)Economic Abuse (EA) is a form of interpersonal violence that is multi-factorial in nature. Despite progress in women's economic activities, many still suffer from economic form of abuse. In the last few decades, sexual, ... -
PREVALENCE, PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES RELATING TO INDUCED ABORTION AMONG WOMEN IN IDO AND OMI-ADIO COMMUNITIES, OYO STATE
(2009-12)Induced abortion is one of the major causes of maternal mortality in Nigeria. However, there is dearth of information on the practice in rural communities. This study therefore was designed to determine the prevalence, ... -
PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION AND EXPERIENCE OF VIOLENCE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING PRIMARY HEALTH CENTERS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(2015-04)Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood involve major psychological and social changes in the mother, which have been linked to symptoms of anxiety and depression.The World Health Organization identifies depressive ... -
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS FOR IDENTIFYING CHILD ABUSE AND THEIR REACTIONS TO ITS OCCURRENCE IN OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2016-07)Child Abuse (CA) is a global public health phenomenon and teachers can play vital roles in its identification and prevention. Although previous studies have shown its magnitude, causes and control in community settings, ... -
PROCESS EVALUATION OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION MATERIALS DEVELOPED AND UTILIZED FOR HIV PREVENTION BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2013-06)Public health education is a major strategy for controlling the spread of HIV. An important component of this strategy is the effective utilization of well-designed Behavior Change Communications (BCC) materials. The Oyo ... -
QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF THE PRACTICE OF FOCUSED APPROACH TO ANTENATAL CARE IN RURAL AND URBAN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN EKITI STATE
(2012-07)High maternal mortality in Nigeria has been of major Public Health concern and recently it has been a major focus of Millennium Development Goals. Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) is a complete model of antenatal care adopted ... -
QUALITY OF INTRA-PARTUM CARE RECEIVED BY PARTURIENT DURING ACTIVE PHASE OF FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2015-09)Skilled care at labour and delivery is a strategy for the reduction of maternal mortality ratio In developing countries. The importance of quality intra-parturm care cannot be over-emphasized. Studies on intra-parturm care ... -
QUALITY OF LIFE AND BURDEN OF CARE IN PRIMARY FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS: A STUDY FROM SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA
(2011-06)Background: Majority of the people who care for persons affected by mental illness are family members, who also have to combine this with taking care of their own immediate family and personal needs. This role places a ... -
QUALITY OF WATER FROM PROTECTED SPRINGS AND HOUSEHOLD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2014-04)Springs produce water which is considered to be wholesome. Spring water potability in lbadan, compromised by contamination at source and consumers' unhygienic household practices has not been well investigated. This study ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOTHERS ACCESSIBILITY TO MASS MEDIA TOOLS AND FULL VACCINATION STATUS OF CHILDREN IN NIGERIA
(2011-08)Immunization is the most cost-effective and highest-impact health intervention, reducing hospitalization and treatment costs through prevention. Even when vaccinations are readily available and service delivery is good, ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED MALNUTRITION PROBLEMS AND CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES: IMPLICATION FOR NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION
(1979-06)A retrospective study was designed to examine the relationship between child feeding practices among mothers and occurrence of severe protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in children. The background information on socio-economic ... -
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 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 ...