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KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF FIRST AID AMONG COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS IN IBADAN NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
(2016-11)First Aid (FA) is a set of immediate actions taken to prevent further injuries when an accident occurs. Commercial Motorcycle Riders (CMR) in Ibadan are usually prone to accident that may lead to injuries. The applications ... -
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 ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES RELATING TO THE USE OF PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES AMONG FARMERS IN AYEDAADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE
(2016-03)Pesticides and herbicides could posed a number of problems to users if not properly used, It has been reported that pesticides and herbicides could lead to abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting as well ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG ADOLESCENT MOTHERS IN OGBERE COMMUNITY, EGBEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA.
(2001-08)The reproductive health of adolescents and young people has continued to receive attention in many countries, including Nigeria. Previous studies in the country show that many young people engage in early sexual activities ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS AMONG FEMALE NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS MEMBERS SERVING IN IBADAN NORTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
(2016-04)Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) can be used up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. They are required in a setting like Nigeria where Unintended Pregnancy (UP) is common among young females. Few studies have focused on ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG OUT-OF SCHOOL FEMALE YOUTHS IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA.
(2013-02)Unintended pregnancy among youths resulting from unprotected sexual activities poses a major challenge to their reproductive health. Use of Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) which are of different brands has been ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF FOLIC ACID AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN LEAD CITY UNIVERSITY, IBADAN, OYO STATE
(2017-03)Folic acid (FA) is one of the micro-nutrients required by women of reproductive age (WRA) and its deficiency is associated with an increased risk of a woman having a child with Neural Tube Defects (NTDs). Evidence has shown ... -
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 AND USE OF ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN ODOGBO ARMY BARRACKS, IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2012-04)Diarrhea diseases constitute a major cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in Nigeria. The knowledge and use of home therapies to manage diarrhea using Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) with special ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND UTILISATION OF HIV COUNSELLING AND TESTING SERVICES AMONG PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
(2014-12)HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) is the entry point for the treatment and prevention of HIV transmission. The role of teachers in national development can be jeopardized if there is a high prevalence of HIV infection among ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND WILLINGNESS OF NURSES TO PROMOTE THE USE OF HPV VACCINE AMONG ADOLESCENTS ATTENDING STATE HOSPITALS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS
(2012-08)Cervical cancer which is caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality amongst the gynecological cancers worldwide, especially in developing countries. However, HPV is one ... -
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 ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF BREAST CANCER AND PREFERENCE OF EARLY DETECTION SCREENING MEASURES AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO EKITI, NIGERIA
(2014-11)Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women and observed to be rising among younger women. Early detection is the best defense against morbidity and mortality from BC. Low disease knowledge, wrong ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD'S RIGHTS AND PERCEIVED PARENTAL COMPLIANCE AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN IBADAN NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2014-02)Nigeria is a signatory to the United Nations convention on the rights of the child, which affirms children's entitlement to development, protection, non-discrimination and participation, thereby maintaining their complete ... -
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 ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF HPV INFECTION, PERCEPTION AND ACCEPTABILITY OF HPV VACCINE AMONG MOTHERS AGED 15 TO 64 YEARS IN IBADAN NORTH, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2012-08)The incidence of cervical cancer has been on the increase worldwide with developing countries having the highest mortality from the disease. Infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes 70% of cervical cancer cases and ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF MALNUTRITION AND ITS' PREVENTIVE PRACTICES AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN IDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA
(2010-04)In developing countries such as Nigeria where malnutrition in infant and early childhood is high, its prevention among school children cannot be overemphasized. However, knowledge of malnutrition by teachers who are the ... -
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 ...