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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2026.b2tiutj8

THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON INFLAMMATION AND CELLULAR SENESCENCE: MECHANISMS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTHY AGEING

ABDULMUMINU LIMAN*

Ageing is accompanied by a progressive accumulation of senescent cells and a chronic, low grade inflammatory state often termed inflammation, both of which contribute to the onset of age related disease and functional decline. Physical exercise has emerged as one of the most accessible and effective non pharmacological interventions capable of modulating these processes. This review synthesizes ev...

Mar, 2026 pp. 1–4
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.81eun0kw

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE PREVENTION OF PHARYNGITIS AMONG ADULTS IN MAKARFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE

Aliyu, K.*, Thomas, E, Salawu, O. S, Eniaye, S. R, Salisu, B. M.

This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of adults towards the prevention of pharyngitis in Makarfi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The objectives were to examine knowledge levels regarding the causes, symptoms, transmission, complications, and prevention of pharyngitis and to identify community-supported strategies for reducing its spread. The study adopted a descriptive survey design...

Aug, 2025 pp. 1-6
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.ok9tqwdb

AWARENESS OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN TEACHING HOSPITALS IN NIGERIA

Yusuf MUHAMMED*, A. T. ISIAQ, M. A. SULEIMAN, A. U. NINGI

The study assesses the awareness of occupational hazards among healthcare workers in teaching hospitals in Nigeria. A descriptive research design of survey type was employed in this study. The population of this study consists of twenty-five thousand, five hundred and fifty (25,550) healthcare workers in teaching hospitals in Nigeria. The sample size for this study is three hundred and forty-eight...

Mar, 2025 pp. 1-5
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.ijnjs1av

INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL BACKGROUND ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

Ibrahim I. BUDAH*, Garba HASSAN, Attahiru ZUBAIRU

This study assessed the influence of cultural background on teaching and learning physical education in secondary schools in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was used. A total of three hundred and seventy-eight (378) secondary school teachers were used as a sample for this study. A close-ended questionnaire was used to obtain responses from the respondents. Three hundred and se...

Aug, 2024 pp. 1-5
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SOCIOCULTURAL DETERMINANTS INFLUENCING OPEN DEFECATIONPRACTICE AMONG RESIDENTS OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

AHMAD MOHAMMED*, HUSSAINI I. M

This study assessed the socio-cultural determinants influencing open defecation practice among residents of Kaduna State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, descriptive cross –sectional survey research design was used. A total sample of 450 residents of Kaduna State were selected from the population of 9,451,509 through multi-stage sampling procedures of stratified, simple random, systematic and pr...

Mar, 2024 pp. 1-7
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2021.nidjjx92

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF MALARIA PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE, NIGERIA

Musa Paul Hannatu*, Umaru Musa, Babayo Mohammed Tukur, Vechit Dashe, Longji Hassan, Murna Thomas, Yusuf Bello, Ayuba Christiana Samndi

This study was conducted to assess the knowledge of malaria prevention strategies among mothers of under-five children in North Central Zone, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, an ex-post-facto research design was used. A total sample of 768 mothers of under-five children in the North-central zone, Nigeria from a population of 3,641,445 was selected through multi-stage sampling procedures of simple...

Jul, 2021 pp. 1-10
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2026.m6hb250k

ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTIVE PRACTICES AMONG ADULTS DURING PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

ALIYU KHALID*, ALIYU RUKAYYA, AMINA USMAN NABARA, UMAR ADDAKANO BELLO

The study assessed health knowledge and preventive practices among adults during public health emergencies in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined adults' health knowledge during public health emergencies, including Lassa fever, cholera, meningitis, and flooding, assessed their preventive practices, and determined the influence of selected socio-demographic characteristics on he...

Mar, 2026 pp. 5-13
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.ygz3x8b0

ATTITUDE OF MOTHERS TOWARDS UTILIZATION OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICES IN EKET LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF AKWA IBOM STATE

ADIE, B. U*, APIE, M. A, EDET, I. B.

The purpose of this study was to determine the attitude of mothers towards the utilization of immunization services in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. To achieve the purpose of this study, two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at a 0.05 level of significance. A review of relevant literature was carried out according to the variables in the study. Survey research design was ...

Mar, 2025 pp. 6-12
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.kndd211f

PERCEPTION OF IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENT GIRLS ABOUT STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH SELECTED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Abdulhafeez D Abdullateef*, Rasheedat O. Abdullateef

The conceptualisation of stigma has been in existence for a while among adolescents. Presently, Nigeria has no country-specific report about stigma associated with sexual and reproductive health issues most especially risky sexual activity, unwanted pregnancy, indiscriminate contraceptive use and unsafe abortion. This study therefore described the rate of perceived stigma among the in-school adole...

Aug, 2024 pp. 6-15
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.5n15mh6c

ASSESSMENT OF ATTITUDE TOWARD TOILET INFECTION PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NORTH EAST, NIGERIA

H. S. Akundo*, D. O. Ajeibi, E. Akyoba

The study assessed the attitude toward toilet infection preventive measures among boarding secondary school students in North East, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, descriptive survey research design was used. The population for this study was twentyfive thousand seven hundred and seventy-three (25,773) female students in boarding secondary schools across North-East Nigeria. The sample size of 37...

Aug, 2025 pp. 7-12