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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2021.a1mn6y6n

PERCEIVED CAUSES AND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF UNINTENDED PREGNANCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE

JIDDA, K. A.*, SALMAN, B. A.

Unintended pregnancy is associated with increased risk for the mother and child, especially when the mother is under-aged. This study examined the perceived causes and health implications of unintended pregnancy among secondary school students in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State. The study investigated mass media and the influence of peer groups as perceived causes of unintended pre...

Jul, 2021 pp. 78-88
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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENTS AND PARENT EDUCATION ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ IN KWARA STATE

OLUSHOLA IDRIS-IYEKOLO*

This study investigated parental involvement and parent education on secondary school students’ academic achievement in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study was a descriptive study, the sample comprised 1,448 respondents of Senior Secondary School One Students. 21 secondary schools were sampled. Two research instruments were used: family variables questionnaire which elicited information on the student...

Mar, 2024 pp. 81-88
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.txxyzu8r

ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON ANTENATAL CARE SERVICES UTILIZATION AND PROVISION IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

EDU, B. Chimaobim*, ENYIEVI, P. Bassey, OKPUTU J. Igbang, OBUN F. Echu, EJEMOT-NWADIARO, R. Idu

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted health services worldwide, with associated maternal health care, which includes antenatal care (ANC) services in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, the maternal mortality ratio has been estimated at 512/100,000 in Nigerian. This study assesses the impact of COVID-19 on the utilization and provision of ANC service in Cross River State, Nigeria. A cross...

Mar, 2025 pp. 83-91
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2026.0htaqon5

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON AWARENESS OF PERSONAL CLEANLINESS DURING PREGNANCY AS A PREVENTIVE STRATEGY AGAINST CHILD MORTALITY AMONG TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANTS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Abdullahi Datti Rogo*, Umaru Musa, Aliyu Muhammed, M. SANUSI

Child mortality remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria, with preventable infections linked to poor hygiene practices contributing significantly to neonatal and under-five deaths. Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) play a vital role in maternal and child health care in Kano State, Nigeria yet gaps persist in their awareness of personal cleanliness during pregnancy. This study examined ...

Mar, 2026 pp. 84-89
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.bpwfhzpx

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION PROGRAMME ON PRACTICE OF DENTAL CARIES PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG ADULTS IN ZARIA-METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA.

Aliyu, K.*, UMARU, M, M. A. SULEIMAN, Aliyu A

Dental caries is one of the most prevalent oral disease; it is refer to as a multifactorial oral disease initiated by acid-producing bacteria that attack and damage dental hard tissues. This condition can also be described as a microbial imbalance within the oral cavity in association with factors such as saliva, fluoride exposure, and diet. Practice of the preventive strategies in dental caries h...

Aug, 2024 pp. 84-92
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.u8nz10im

PERCEIVED EFFECT OF NON-COMPLIANCE TO PUBLIC HEALTH SAFETY MEASURES AMONG WORKERS IN GENERAL HOSPITAL IN ONDO TOWN.

A. E. Ajayi*, U. D. Mohammed, I. O. Adebayo, O. F. Fadero, F. Temitope, J. O. Bankole

This study was carried out to investigate the perceived effect of non-compliance with public health safety measures among workers in General Hospital in Ondo Town. Descriptive research of the survey type was adopted for this study. 455 respondents were sampled for the study (including doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, and hospital attendants) and were selected using purposive sampling. A str...

Aug, 2025 pp. 89-94
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Research Article

TRENDS IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS

Y. ABDULLAHI*, F. O. AYI, R. O. OKUNEYE

The landscape of sports science is undergoing a revolution fuelled by the integration of cutting-edge technology. This paper explores the transformative impact of technology on various aspects of athletic training and performance. From meticulous analysis of performance metrics utilising advanced analytics to real-time feedback provided by wearable devices, technology has become an indispensable p...

Mar, 2024 pp. 89-95
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2021.3n67vhyn

WOMEN SATISFACTION WITH AFFORDABLE NEONATAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Saidu Isah*, Badamasi Lawal, Abdullahi Mohammed Isyaku

This study examined women satisfaction with affordable neonatal healthcare services in northern Nigeria. For the study, one research objective and its corresponding research question were raised. It is hypothesized that women satisfaction would not be significantly influenced by the provision of affordable neonatal health care services in Northern Nigeria. The study used cross-sectional survey res...

Jul, 2021 pp. 89-96
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2026.ga7mfo46

EFFECT OF RESISTANCE TRAINING ON FLEXIBILITY OF MALE TAEKWONDO ATHLETES OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY

Akpah Adakole John*, J.A GWANI, Omeiza, S. U, S.Y. Musa, AR. Bello, S.H. Hussaini

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of resistance training on the flexibility of male taekwondo athletes of the Nigerian Army. To achieve the purpose of the study a research question and null hypothesis were formulated. A repeated measures experimental research design was used for the study. A multistage sampling technique of purposive, stratified and simple random sampling was used...

Mar, 2026 pp. 90-100
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.9jf094r9

ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF SELECTED STRETCHING EXERCISES ON MAGNITUDE OF DISABILITY AMONG YOUNG ADULTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN IN SAMARU ZARIA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA.

Balarabe, J.*, Omeiza, S. U, Dikki, C. E.

Stretching is one of the exercise interventions widely used in low back pain management in developed nations. It encompasses a heterogeneous group of interventions ranging from general physical fitness or aerobic exercise to muscle strengthening and various types of flexibility. The study assessed the effect of selected exercises among young adults with low back pain in Samaru Zaria, Kaduna State....

Mar, 2025 pp. 92-96