Browsing Faculty of Public Health by Subject "Risk perception"
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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 ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF COMMON SYMPTOMS, RISK PERCEPTION AND TREATMENT BEHAVIOUR OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG STUDENTS OF THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN, OYO STATE
(2015-04)Current evidence shows that the surge of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is of public health importance. In Nigeria, about 3 million cases of STIs are reported annually with the highest rates observed among young ... -
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 ...