Browsing University of Ibadan ADHL Node by Subject "Adolescents"
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ATTITUDE AND WILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINE AMONG EARLY ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2016-02)Cervical cancer is a global public health and reproductive health issue, ranking forth among cancer-related mortality among women globally. It is the second most common cancer in women aged 15–44 years in Nigeria. Series ... -
AVAILABILITY OF DIETARY IRON AND INFLUENCE OF INHIBITORS AND/OR ENHANCERS ON IRON STATUS OF ADOLESCENTS
(1990-01)The bio-availability of iron from diets consumed by 160 apparently healthy Nigerians adolescents (aged 11-18 years) resident in an institution was assessed. The level of enhancers (ascorbic iron) and inhibitors (phytic and ... -
CHANGES IN HIV/AIDS KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS ATTRIBUTED TO EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS AMONG STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2010-08)Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immuno- Deficiericv Syndrome (AIDS) pose major public health problems in Nigeria. Adolescents and other young persons should receive priority interventions because they are ... -
EXPERIENCES OF ADOLESCENT’S REGARDING CORPORAL PUNISHMENT AND THEIR PERCEIVED HEALTH CONSEQUENCES IN IBADAN NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
(2017-02)Corporal punishments also referred to as physical punishment is a disciplinary method in which a supervising adult deliberately inflicts pain upon a child in response to a child’s unacceptable behaviour and/or inappropriate ... -
KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AIDS AND PERCEIVED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO HIV AMONG MALE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA.
(2003-09)The reproductive health needs of the adolescent have received little attention, especially in developing countries like Nigeria It has been reported that male students are more likely to start having sex earlier than female. ... -
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 ... -
OUTCOME OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON DROP-OUT RATE DUE TO PREGNANCY AMONG SELECTED RURAL SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
(2008-01)In Nigeria, many secondary school students engage in risky sexual behaviour, which predisposes them to undesirable consequences, including unwanted pregnancy and school drop-out. To address this problem, three methods (Peer ... -
PERCEPTION AND PRACTICE OF SEXUALITY EDUCATION AMONG MALE PARENTS OF ADOLESCENTS IN ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
(2015-04)Sexuality education is the highly important information provided to adolescents to help them make responsible decisions as it concerns their sexuality and their sexual health. Despite the importance of sexuality education ... -
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 ... -
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 ...