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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2026.mtewslcw

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON PRACTICE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG RESIDENTS OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Abdullahi Surajo ROGO*, A. S. GETSO, M. Inuwa, U. Musa, M. A. SULEIMAN, Biu A. A.

This study examines the effect of health education intervention on knowledge, and practice of waste management among residents of Kano State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose, researches question and research hypotheses where identified to guide the study. The knowledge of waste management among residents of Kano State, Nigeria before and after Health Education Intervention and The practice of wast...

Mar, 2026 pp. 45-50
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2021.iu0mt3ia

ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC STAFF’S SATISFACTION ON COMPENSATION IN KWARA STATE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, NIGERIA

Sulyman, K. O.*, Aloba, F. M., Alao, B. O., Abioye, R. A., Atolagbe, A. A.

Lecturers in Kwara State Colleges of Education have been bitterly complaining about the way they are being compensated by their employers in recent times. Hence, this study assessed academic staff’s satisfaction on compensation in Kwara State Colleges of Education, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design of survey type. The population of the study comprised 399 academic staff in K...

Jul, 2021 pp. 45-54
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.4ads743f

THE EFFECTS OF LIFESTYLE CHOICES ON FERTILITY RATES OF WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

E. A. Taiwo*

This study investigated the effects of lifestyle choices on fertility rates of women of reproductive age in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, two (2) research questions were raised and answered. The Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised one hundred and thirty-one (131) women of reproductive a...

Aug, 2025 pp. 48-52
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.80dwu639

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON ATTITUDE TOWARDS WATER SANITATION AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Usman M. Danlami*, Umar I. Babangida, Abdulaziz H. Ibrahim

achieve the purpose of the study, the null hypothesis was formulated and tested at 0.05 significant level. The study adopts a quasi-experimental design. The population of this study comprised rural women in Niger state, Nigeria with a total population of one million four hundred and ninety-three thousand two hundred and fifty one (1,493,251) and targeted aged eighteen (18) years and above totallin...

Aug, 2024 pp. 48-52
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ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN IJEBU NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

MARY A. FALEKE*, SALMAN A. B, TORIOLA A. YUSUF

This study investigates the factors influencing the knowledge and utilization of maternal and child health (MCH) services among rural women, focusing on access to healthcare facilities, socio-economic status, maternal education, and cultural beliefs. Data were collected through surveys conducted in the Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The findings reveal significant a...

Mar, 2024 pp. 48-56
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.q2jtghp0

HEALTHY LIVING PROMOTION, WATER FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AS A TOOL TO CHALLENGING SEDENTARY LIFESTYLES AND PROVISION OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY SECURITY AMONG RESIDENTS OF ILESE-IJEBU OGUN STATE NIGERIA

ADEGBITE, Afeez Ayoade*, AGBOOLA, H. O, AJOSE Olumide Sunday

The promotion of healthy living through activities such as health clubs, gym visits, recreation parks, and community water facilities has long been recognized as a vital approach to enhancing individual well-being. However, sedentary lifestyles continue to thrive in communities where such facilities are lacking. This study examines the impact of water facility development—including community fount...

Mar, 2025 pp. 49-55
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2026.1m01dwg5

PUBLIC EXPENDITURE, DRUG AVAILABILITY, TRAINING OF PERSONNEL AND HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRES OF BORNO STATE, NIGERIA

Abubakar Orlando Ijoko*, Chigozie Chukwu, Godfrey Ihedimma, Joseph Chukwudi Odionye, Hassan Mohammed

This study meticulously examines the intricate relationship between public spending and the efficacy of health service delivery within Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Borno State, Nigeria. Specifically, it delves into how Public Capital (CAPIEXP) and Recurrent Expenditures (RECUEXP), the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) intervention, and Demograp...

Mar, 2026 pp. 51-63
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.oy8ltggv

NATIONAL HEALTH PROMOTION POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DEPRESSION SCREENING FOR ADULTS ATTENDING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN NIGERIA

T. O. Rasheed*, J. O. Aina

The concept of prevention in national health promotion policy includes early diagnosis through regular screening for diseases such as depression and prompt treatment of afflicted persons to promote, prevent complications and improve health response outcome. The review assessed the implementation of the national health promotion policy and its roles in facilitating depression screening for adults i...

Aug, 2025 pp. 53-58
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.pa92h2n7

EFFECT OF BRISK-WALKING EXERCISE ON BODY COMPOSITION IN OBESE MALE TRADERS OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Sani G*, Yahaya M. T

This paper assessed the effect of brisk-walking exercise on body composition in obese male traders of Kano State, Nigeria. Two research objectives as well as two research questions were formulated to guide this study. An experimental research design was used for this study. The population for this study comprised obese male traders in Kantin Kwari Market in Kano State, Nigeria. The estimated sampl...

Aug, 2024 pp. 53-58
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2021.yfn2p8zy

AWARENESS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ILORIN-EAST LGA, KWARA STATE

Muhammed, S. A.*, Ibrahim B. B., Olorukoba, H.

Adolescents, especially those in secondary schools are likely to engage in risky sexual practices and this increases their chances of contracting sexually transmitted diseases or infections. This study investigated the awareness of sexually transmitted diseases among secondary school students in Ilorin East LGA, Kwara State. It also examined the influence of gender, school type and access to infor...

Jul, 2021 pp. 55-64