Research Article

HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND TEACHERS’ CREATIVITY IN ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE

RUFAI M. Dada1*, AZEEZ R. Olawale2
1 Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Educational Management, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos.
2 Department of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos.
* Corresponding author: musiliu.rufai@lasu.edu.ng
Published: Aug, 2024
DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.apt41dfp
Pages: 22-30
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Abstract

This study investigated the influence of health management practices, specifically sleep quality and duration, and illness management, on the creativity of senior secondary school teachers in Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from teachers through a structured questionnaire and analysed using linear regression. The results revealed that sleep quality and duration significantly affect teachers’ creativity (β = 0.331, p < 0.05), explaining 10.9% of the variance in creativity. Additionally, illness management practices were found to significantly predict creativity (β = 0.541, p < 0.05), accounting for 29.2% of the variance. Based on these findings, this study concluded that adequate sleep and proactive health management are important in promoting creative capacities among teachers. Consequently, it is recommended that schools implement wellness programs that educate teachers on the importance of quality sleep and provide resources for managing sleep-related issues. This can include workshops on relaxation techniques, stress management, and the benefits of maintaining a regular sleep schedule. Also, educational authorities should encourage and facilitate proactive illness management practices among teachers. This can be achieved by providing access to health resources, such as regular health check-ups, mental health support services, and programs that teach effective stress management techniques. 

Keywords

Creativity health management illness management practices teachers sleep quality and duration

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Dada, R. M., & Olawale, A. R. (2024). HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND TEACHERS’ CREATIVITY IN ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE. Global Journal of Health Related Researches, 6(2), 22-30. https://doi.org/10.67203/gjhrr.2024.apt41dfp

R. M. Dada, and A. R. Olawale, "HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND TEACHERS’ CREATIVITY IN ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE," Global Journal of Health Related Researches, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 22-30, August 2024. doi: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.apt41dfp

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