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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.v5pvsm06

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD HYGIENE AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST ZONE, NIGERIA

ILORI, O. F*, M. A. SULEIMAN, ODIN, E. H

The study assessed the knowledge of food hygiene among food handlers in boarding secondary schools in North West Zone, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, the descriptive survey research design was used and the target population for this study was 1112 and also, the sample size was 470 which were drawn from four states in the North West Zone of Nigeria. The participants were selected using multi-sta...

Mar, 2025 pp. 56-61
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ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF NON PHARMACEUTICAL PROTOCOLS IN PREVENTION OF SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORYTRACT INFECTIONS AMONG NON-CIVIL SERVANTS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

KABIRU ADAMU*, AKOREDE, S. N, AMINU YUSUF, Yusuf Bello, SHEHU SALIHU, SANI M. A

The study was conducted to assess the awareness, attitude and practice of non-pharmaceutical protocols in prevention of severe acute respiratory tract infections among non-civil servants in the northern Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design method was used. The study has population of 67,140,593 non-civil servants and sample size of 398 were selected through multi-stage sampling procedures c...

Mar, 2024 pp. 57-62
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.1fr9s32w

GREEN ENERGY AS A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEGRADATION IN ZARIA METROPOLIS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

N. M. Maccido*, K. D. Akuha, J. N. Idi, I. R. Terlumun

This paper examines the role of green energy as a sustainable solution to environmental and infrastructural degradation in Zaria Metropolis, highlighting its impact on public health. With climate change and pollution rising, shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy is essential for ecological protection and health improvement. A descriptive survey design assessed how green energy adoption re...

Aug, 2025 pp. 59-67
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.8ai4wxqq

COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF MODERATE INTENSITY-INTERVAL AND CONTINUOUS TRAINING ON BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) AND VISCERAL FAT OF OVERWEIGHT ADULTS IN BAYELSA STATE

Leghemo T. Stephen*, Karl Eimuhi

Physical inactivity has been identified as one of the major global health issues. It has been linked to increased health risks like Coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancers overweight and obesity. This study was conducted to compare the effect of moderate intensity interval and continuous training on Body Mass Index (BMI) and Visceral Fat of overweight adults in Bayelsa St...

Aug, 2024 pp. 59-65
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.xzx0cnx6

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

H. A. SOLOMON, Umaru Musa, A. T. ISIAQ*, A. A. AKOREDE, O. A. DANIEL

The study assessed the knowledge of 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 378 w...

Mar, 2025 pp. 62-67
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SPORTS SPONSORSHIP AND PARTICIPATION OF SPORTS ADMINISTRATORS IN SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

BONIFACE U. ADIE*, EDET, I. B.

This study determined the relationship between sports promotion and participation of sports administrators in sporting activities in Cross River State, Nigeria. For the purpose of the study, one hypothesis was formulated to guide the research. The survey research design was adopted for the work. The population for the study was 246 sports administrators in public secondary schools in Cross River S...

Mar, 2024 pp. 63-66
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2026.nfvewmut

TYPES, HEALTH CONDITIONS AND SUPPORT FACTORS IN THE USE OF HERBAL REMEDIES AMONG EDUCATED ADULTS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH POLICY AND WOMEN’S SAFETY

Iliya Rahamatu Shamsiyyah*, Busayo Olaniyi-Edward, Rayyanu Fatahu, Osamiluyi Ademidun Kemi, Randong Usabot Dumah, Aisha Ahmad Rabiu

The use of herbal medicine is a widespread, culturally-embedded practice in Nigeria, posing unique challenges and risks, particularly for women’s health. This study investigated the types, health conditions and support factors of herbal medicine use among educated adults in Lagos State, with a focus on the implications for gender and health policy. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducte...

Mar, 2026 pp. 64-74
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2021.z0tczzro

ASSESSMENT OF ATTITUDE TOWARDS PREMARITAL GENOTYPE SCREENING FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NORTH WEST ZONE OF NIGERIA

N. Bara’u Abdullahi*, Vechit Dashe, T. N. Ogwu

This study assessed the attitude towards premarital genotype screening for sickle cell disease among university students in the North-West zone of Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised 70,530 undergraduate students in the ten Federal universities in the North-West zone of Nigeria. The researcher sampled 572 students through multi-stage sampling techniq...

Jul, 2021 pp. 65-71
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.j0tuzvn9

ASSESSMENT OF ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS PERSONAL HYGIENE IN BOARDING JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GUSAU METROPOLIS, ZAMFARA STATE NIGERIA

Abdu Mustapha*, Ibrahim B. Yahaya, Ubale Ibrahim

Negative attitudes towards personal hygiene is one of the key foundations of infections such as gastroenteritis, colds, flu and COVID 19. The paper assessed the attitude of students towards personal hygiene in boarding junior secondary schools in Gusau Metropolis, Zamfara State Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population of this study comprise all Junior Second...

Aug, 2024 pp. 66-70
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BANK EMPLOYEE’S PERCEPTION ON THE EFFECT OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS IN REDUCING WORK-RELATED STRESS IN ILORIN

Mujib ALABIDUN*

This study focused on the Perception of Bank Employees on the Effect of Recreational Sports in Reducing Work Related Stress. The objectives of this study were to examine how Recreational sports can effectively reduce fatigue among bank employees and to examine the perceived effects of recreational sports on the mental blockage of bank employees in Ilorin. The sample used was fifty (50) participant...

Mar, 2024 pp. 67-72