Faculty of Public Health: Recent submissions
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ARSENIC LEVELS IN GROUNDWATER AND ITS ASSOCIATED HEALTH PROBLEMS IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA
(2008-12)Studies carried out in various countries have shown that the presence of arsenic (As) in groundwater poses a major public health problem. In Nigeria, little is known about the extent of contamination of groundwater with ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF HEALTH WORKERS TO CONTRACEPTIVES PROVISION AND USE AMONG UNMARRIED ADOLESCENTS IN IBADAN
(2011-01)Many studies have confirmed the practice of unprotected sex by unmarried adolescents (UA), and their vulnerability to unplanned pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted infections (STD), including HIV/AIDS. Unfortunately, many ... -
CONSUMERS' BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS EXPANDED PROGRAMME OF IMMUNIZATION
(1981)The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that impede the utilisation of the services of the expanded programme of immunization, and make recommendations in the light of the findings as to the strategies for ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND WILLINGNESS TOWARDS THE UPTAKE AND RECOMMENDATION OF HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS VACCINE AMONG NURSES IN THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2017-01)Cervical cancer (CC) is a public health problem in Nigeria associated with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPVv). Human Papilloma Virus vaccine (HPVv) was designed to reduce incidence of CC. The vaccine is effective among females ... -
EFFECTS OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AMONG SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA.
(2000-12)In Nigeria, risky sexual behaviours are widespread among adolescents, placing many in this population at high risk of unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and associated complications. Schools provide an ... -
EFFECTS OF TRAINING ON KNOWLEDGE AND QUALITY OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR ADOLESCENTS IN TWO COMMUNITIES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2016-03)Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) problems are emerging public health concerns in Nigeria; yet they can be tackled through Parent-Adolescent intervention. However, paucity of information exists on knowledge and quality ... -
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDINAL DISPOSITION AND WILLINGNESS OF MEN TO SUPPORT CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN IBADAN NORTHEAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2015-10)Cervical Cancer (CC) is a major public health challenge in Nigeria. Screening services for detecting the disease in its asymptomatic stage is poorly utilized by women. Although, men are dominant decision makers on women's ... -
PERCEIVED PSYCHO-SOCIAL NEEDS, QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH-RELATED CHALLENGES AMONG THE ELDERLY IN A PERI-URBAN COMMUNITY IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2015-06)The elderly face a broad range of medical, physical, psychological and social needs that require assistance and supervision on a temporary or permanent basis. This needs and health challenges often vary from community to ... -
WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTOR SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE AMONG RURAL DWELLERS IN ERUWA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2015-11)The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was introduced in Nigeria to provide social protection and reduce health expenditures. Despite its promising objectives, the scheme is faced with challenges or poor coverage and ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND UTILIZATION OF YOUTH FRIENDLY CENTRE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2017-02)Youth-Friendly Services (YFS) have been identified as one of the most sensitive and effective ways of delivering reproductive health services to young people. Despite the establishment of Youth-Friendly Centres (YFC) in ... -
PERCEPTION, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF CO-HABITATION AMONG STUDENTS OF THE POLYTECHNIC IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2015-11)A revolution in sexual values has led to the emergence of co-habitation among unmarried youths in many Nigerian communities. Co-habitation has been observed as a predisposing factor to the initiation of premarital sexual ... -
MICROBIAL LOAD AND HEAVY METAL LEVELS IN SOME VEGETABLES SOLD IN SELECTED MARKETS WITHIN IBADAN METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
(2013-04)Microbial and heavy metal contamination of vegetables compromises the quality and safety of vegetables consumed in Nigeria. Information on the assessment of microbial load and heavy metal level in vegetables sold in Ibadan ... -
FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR UNINTENDED PREGNANCY AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
(2015-12)Unintended Pregnancy (UP) among Adolescent Girls (AGs) is a major public health challenge with high morbidity and mortality. These girls are predisposed to socio-economic deprivation, mental health difficulties and drug ... -
OUTCOME OF TRAINING ON HEALTH WORKERS' KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF CURRENT ANTI-MALARIA TREATMENT POLICY AND PRESCRIPTION PATTERN IN IBADAN METROPOLIS
(2017-01)Malaria is a major public health issue in Nigeria. Despite the existence of a national malaria response and the National Antimalarial Treatment Policy (NATP), the prevalence is still high. Health workers have pivotal roles ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF HERBAL REMEDIES FOR TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD DISEASES AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-5-CHILDREN IN ONA-ARA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2017-02)Herbal Remedies (HR) have been used for medicinal purposes for decades. High dependence on use of HR has been one of the major reasons for delay in presenting disease cases which results in high morbidity and mortality ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES AND PERCEPTION RELATED TO ABORTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2015-06)Abortion-related complications among young persons in the institutions constitute a public health problem in many developing countries including Nigeria. Previous studies on the antecedent factors relating to abortion among ... -
KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES RELATING TO MOTHER-TO-CHILD-TRANSMISSION OF HIV AMONG ANTENATAL CLINIC ATTENDEES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
(2015-11)The transmission of HIV from mother to child before, during and after birth constitutes a major public health concern. Nigeria has the highest number of new child HIV infections worldwide. Prevention of Mother-To-Child ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ANTENATAL CARE ATTENDANCE DURING FIRST TRIMISTER AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN UTILISING MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL, AKURE ONDO STATE
(2017-04)Maternal mortality is a strong indicator of maternal health. Studies in Nigeria have attributed, high maternal mortality to late antenatal care (ANC) attendance. First trimester (FT) is a critical determinant of pregnancy ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF PREGNANT WOMEN RELATING TO PREVENTION OF FOETAL ORIGIN OF ADULT DISEASES IN OLORUNDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE
(2015-12)Foetal Origin of Adult Diseases (FOAD) are chronic diseases which occur later in future due to deficiencies of micronutrients like folate, ferrous, zinc and vitamin B₁₂ during the first trimester of pregnancy. There is ... -
MOTHERS' KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES RELATING TO USE OF NON-PRESCRIBED MEDICINES FOR HOME MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2015-12)In Nigeria the use of Non-Prescribed Medicines (NPM) by mothers for the Home Management of Childhood Illnesses (HMCI) is a public health concern. The prevalence of the phenomenon and nursing mothers' knowledge of the ...