Faculty of Public Health: Recent submissions
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FOOT CARE PRACTICES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG DIABETIC OUTPATIENTS AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2015-02)The population studied consists mainly of females (116), compared to the males (88) with over ninety percent of respondents being above age 50. The results from this study reveals that majority of the respondents have an ... -
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 ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND PRACTICE OF MOTHERS OF UNDER FIVE ON CEREBROSPINAL MENINGITIS IN YOLA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE
(2015-04)Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) epidemics mostly affect under-5 children and contribute significantly to under-five mortality rate in Nigeria. There is little study conducted in Northern Nigeria to ascertain the knowledge, ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION, PRACTICE AND BARRIERS OF VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION AMONG SECONDARY HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS
(2015-04)There has been reported shortage of blood in most hospitals’ blood bank in Ibadan. Voluntary blood donation (VBD) is the foundation for safe and sufficient blood supply in healthcare facilities. Healthcare workers can ... -
TYPES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ITS PERCEIVED BENEFITS AMONG THE SECRETARIAL STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, OYO STATE
(2015-04)Physical activity (PA) is any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that increase energy expenditure above the basal (i.e. resting) level. Studies have been conducted over the years on various ... -
DYSMENORRHOEA EXPERIENCES AND SELF MANAGEMENT PATTERNS AMONG THE FEMALE STUDENTS OF THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN.
(2015-04)Dysmenorrhoea is a common gynaecologic complaint among adolescents and young adult females. Depending on its duration and severity, it has negative impacts on normal daily activities and quality of life of women. The ... -
PREVALENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTIVE PRACTICE OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE, NIGERIA.
(2016-02)Schistosomiasis also known as Bilharziasis remains one of the most prevalent parasitic worm infections and has economic and public health consequences. In 2013, report was made to LGA on schistosomiasis by some members ... -
PERCEPTION OF BENEFITS AND DANGERS OF MOTHER-CHILD TRADITIONAL SLEEPING POSITIONS AMONG NURSING MOTHERS IN IBADAN NORTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
(2015-04)Implications and impact of mother- child sleeping positions Have generated interest in developed countries in the last decade because emerging evidence suggests a causal relationship with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). ... -
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 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’ ... -
COPING MECHANISMS FOR STRESS AMONG MARRIED FEMALE POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, OYO STATE
(2015-09)In a bid to empower women, education is vital. Women are rising to meet up with high standard in the society and are being motivated to partake in societal activities and at the same time not neglecting their traditional ... -
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 ... -
USE OF SMALL SACHET LIQUOR AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN IBADAN SOUTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2015-03)The use of alcohol is one of the most irksome risk-taking behaviour among adolescents with its harmful health and social consequences. The availability and affordability of small sachets of liquor has significantly ... -
PATTERN, PRACTICE AND FACTORS INFLUENCING MULTIPLE MEDICATION USE AMONG ELDERLY ATTENDING GERIATRIC AND MEDICAL OUT-PATIENT CLINICS AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN
(2016-02)The risk associated with taking multiple medications among the elderly could be well managed if the elderly ones adhere strictly to instructions and the relevant agencies play their respective roles. Previous work has ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES AND PERCEPTION OF MALARIA AND ITS HOME MANAGEMENT USING ARTEMISININ-BASED COMBINATION THERAPY (ACT) AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDERFIVE IN YEMETU COMMUNITY OF IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, IBADAN
(2017-10)Malaria is a serious public health problem, yet preventable and treatable.The disease is one of the world’s highest rates of all cause of mortality for children under five, and about one in six children die before their ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION, ATTITUDE AND USE OF FOOD LABELLING INFORMATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2017-03)The inappropriate and non use of food labels that are supposed to inform the consumer and help sell food products have contributed immensely to the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity globally, especially in Nigeria ... -
MISUSE OF INSECTICIDE TREATED NET AMONG HOUSEHOLD HEADS IN APETE COMMUNITY OF IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, IBADAN, OYO STATE.
(2016-03)Malaria is a major public health concern and remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in sub- Saharan Africa. The use of insecticide treated net (ITN) has been shown to be the most cost effective strategy in ... -
EXPERIENCE OF STRESS AND COPING MECHANISM AMONG POLICE OFFICERS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, OYO STATE.
(2017-02)Policing is considered one of the most stressful occupations which expose police officers to occupational, organizational, and personal stressors. This is true in a country like Nigeria with increased profiling of crime ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND PRACTICE AMONG AGBOWO COMMUNITY RELATING TO LASSA FEVER, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2017-10)The emergence and the occurrence of highly virulent and contagious Lassa virus in many districts and states in endemic countries of the West African sub-region and the increasing sporadic cases of Lassa fever outside the ... -
PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION AND RISK FACTORS AMONG ADOLESCENT APPRENTICE IN IBADAN NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2015-04)Hypertension (HTN) is the commonest non communicable disease affecting both sexes in all races. It is the most prevalent cardiovascular disease risk factor worldwide. It has been shown that HTN seen in children can ...