Volume 7 (2025)

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.erlxe691

EFFECT OF LOW-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING ON BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL AMONG PATIENTS OF TYPE-II DIABETES MELLITUS IN SELECTED ENDOCRINE CLINICS ZARIA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

Nafeesah Bello Wurno^*, Yahaya Abdullahi, Suleiman Usman Omeiza, Labaran M. Shuaibu

This study investigated the efficacy of a structured low-intensity interval training (LIIT) program on blood glucose levels in patients diagnosed with Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) within selected endocrine clinics in Zaria, Nigeria. Employing a one-group repeated measures pre-test/post-test design, the research purposively sampled fifteen (15) paticipants from 108 patient with age limit of 28-...

Aug, 2025 pp. 128-132

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.xvpnyi14

TRENDS IN ABUSE AND MISUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN NIGERIA: A CALL TO ATTENTION FOR HEALTH EDUCATORS

Owolabi, H.L^*, Onwuama, M.A.C, Omolade, A.O., Eruosi, A.A, Olatunde, O.R.

Difficulty of utilizing drugs or chemicals for the purpose of treatment and relief from discomfort has led to misuse and abuse of medical drugs which has become a concern. Consequently, urgent attention is required from the society since its dimension has necessitated banning of some pharmaceutical drugs by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health in order to stop patronage by drug abusers, thereby ...

Aug, 2025 pp. 119-127

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.z2bs45w0

ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY ON OPEN DEFECATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIETY

D. Abdullahi^*, M. A. Abdullahi, M. Nasa’i

Open defecation (OD) remains a major global public health and environmental challenge, imposing significant social, economic, and health burdens on communities worldwide. Despite advances in sanitation infrastructure, millions of people still practice OD, resulting in the spread of diarrheal diseases, stunting in children, helminth infections, and environmental contamination. The research problem ...

Aug, 2025 pp. 114-118

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.zzgzz2xn

EVALUATING THE SOCIOECONOMIC BENEFITS OF COMMUNITYBASED GREEN ENERGY PROJECTS IN ZARIA METROPOLIS: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EQUITY

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

This study evaluates the socioeconomic benefits of community-based green energy projects in Zaria Metropolis and their implications for sustainable livelihoods and public health equity. A correlational research design was adopted, targeting a population of 300 households across selected communities, from which 295 respondents were sampled using a stratified random technique. A structured questionn...

Aug, 2025 pp. 107-113

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.r0qf4y6l

STRESS COPING TECHNIQUES FOR NIGERIAN WOMEN IN SPORT

T. O. Angba^*

Stress refers to pressure, tension, or worries arising from problematic situations in an individual’s life. There has been an influx of women into the labour force; this is due to the far-reaching changes in sports activities for women all over the world, and in Nigeria in particular. The sport sector in Nigeria has experienced changes in the increment number of women entering the profession in re...

Aug, 2025 pp. 100-106

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.u5683pn9

PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION ON WELL-BEING OF WORKERS IN DANGOTE FLOUR MILL FACTORY, ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA.

Lale, P. O^*, Oniyangi, S. O., AKOREDE, F. O

This study investigates the perceived effects of noise pollution on the well-being of workers in Dangote Flour Mill Factory, Ilorin, Kwara State. A descriptive research design of the survey type was used for the study. The population for the study comprised all Dangote Flour Mill factory workers, Ilorin, Kwara State. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 420 respondents. A researcher d...

Aug, 2025 pp. 95-99

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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 DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.9m2cj7na

IMPACT OF AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) ON CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND INTEREST IN PHYSICS, MATHEMATICS, BIOLOGY, AND CHEMISTRY AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

Zaharaddeen ALIYU^*, Abdullahi LAWAL, Amina Ahmad AUWAL, Olayemi Joy ZAKARI

This study investigated the impact of Augmented Reality (AR)-based instruction on students’ conceptual understanding and interest in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry among senior secondary school students in Zaria Education Zone, Kaduna State, Nigeria. A quasi-experimental design was adopted involving a pre-test, post-test control group using intact classes. A total of 180 from 327 SSI...

Aug, 2025 pp. 68-72

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.cfrfba7u

INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL CARE ON PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SABON GARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE

Aliyu, K.^*, Aliyu R., Ehi, E, Salisu, B. M., Eniaye, S. R

This study investigated the influence of parental care on preventing substance abuse among adolescents in Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Utilising a descriptive survey design, the research explores the relationship between the quality of parental care, specific parenting practices, and the likelihood of adolescent substance abuse. The descriptive survey design was used for the stu...

Aug, 2025 pp. 73-77

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.3797q97h

RISK PERCEPTION OF COVID-19 AMONG ADULTS IN JALINGO, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

M. I. Mbah^*, S. B. Yero

This community-based cross-sectional study aimed to determine the risk perception of COVID-19 among adults in Jalingo. The study involved 420 consenting adults. A self-structured questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.86 (Cronbach's Alpha) was used for data collection. A pilot study was conducted using 20 of the participants. The questionnaires were administered by hand and collected on...

Aug, 2025 pp. 78-88

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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.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.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.2025.7d6ywju3

ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL STIGMA OF HIV VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND TESTING (VCT) UTILIZATION AMONG FEDERAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

Y. Umar^*, AKOREDE, F. O, H. A. Abdulfatah, M. SANUSI, Abdullahi Lawan

This study examined the social stigma of HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) utilisation among federal university students in Northern Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, a descriptive survey research design was used. The population of the study comprised 421,436 federal university students in Northern Nigeria. The sample size of 662 respondents was drawn from the population using a multi-st...

Aug, 2025 pp. 41-47

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.mj2d2get

INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC VARIABLES ON THE DIETARY PATTERNS OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

E. Ejeh, M. Ibrahim^*, L. M. Kagara, Y. A. Toriola, Aliyu, K.

This study assessed the influence of parental socio-economic variables on the dietary patterns of school-age children in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The research design of the study was an ex-post facto design. The population of the study consists of 2,219,429 women of childbearing age and their children; the sample size of the study was 384 mothers with their children. Children’s height, weight, and B...

Aug, 2025 pp. 35-40

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.7yrpebi1

NEXUS BETWEEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND LECTURERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN KWARA STATE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, NIGERIA

G. T. Omiyale^*, K. S. Sulaimon, B. R. Asifat, M. A. Sheu

This study examined the nexus between human resource management and lecturers’ job performance in Kwara State Colleges of Education, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of correlational type was used. Four hundred and four lecturers in the three state Colleges of Education formed the population of the study. All three institutions were purposively selected. Two hundred and two lecturers were prop...

Aug, 2025 pp. 30-34

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.tmlv1mwp

THE IMPACT OF SPORT UNITS IN PROMOTING THE STATUS OF SPORT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN THE NORTH-EAST ZONE, NIGERIA

Pindar, P. N.^*, SANI, M. U., Zamani B. W

This study assessed the impact of Sport Units in promoting the Status of Sport in Tertiary Institutions in the North-East Zone, Nigeria. The population of this study comprised of Twenty-Five (25) tertiary institutions in North-East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria which comprised of students, Deans of students’ affairs, coaches, Sports Personnel, members of sports committees and sports clubs in Unive...

Aug, 2025 pp. 24-29

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.ald3iwq5

ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING ADEQUACY AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SPORTS AND ITS IMPACT ON COACHES’ COMMUNICATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA

Oloyede, M. A^*, SANI, M. U., DANLAMI, A. I., Lawal, O. T, Salihu, I. A, Ndahi, P. P.

This study assessed the impact of the training adequacy of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) on the development of communication skills of coaches in the North-West Zone, Nigeria. A survey research design was used in the study. The population of this study was four hundred and fifty (450), made up of football, Basketball, Taekwondo, Tennis, Athletics, and Swimming coaches who were trained by...

Aug, 2025 pp. 19-23

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.2b5yjpoy

AWARENESS OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG TEACHERS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KADUNA STATE NIGERIA

Bala, M.^*, Ogeah, P. U

The study assessed the awareness of respiratory disease preventive measures among teachers of primary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, an expo factor research design was used. The population for this study was 29,626 teachers of public primary schools in Kaduna State Nigeria. The sample size of 384 was selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure which includes cluster...

Aug, 2025 pp. 13-18

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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.2025.5n15mh6c

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

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.nd5813fi

ASSESSMENT OF THE PLIGHT OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME AMONG FEDERAL CIVIL SERVANT ENROLLEES IN KEBBI STATE NIGERIA

Adamu R. A, UMAR MUSA, M. SANUSI, Harande, Y, B. A. SOKOTO, Shuaibu, A. S, A. T. ISIAQ^*, Diggi, A. U.

The study assessed the plight of NHIS among Federal civil servant enrollees in Kebbi State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, ex-post facto research design was used. The population for this study was eight thousand, one hundred (8, 100) federal civil servants in Kebbi State. The sample size of 380 was selected using Yamane's equation. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnai...

Mar, 2025 pp. 145-152

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.mbsqu00s

ASSESSMENT OF ACCESSIBILITY AS A FACTOR INFLUENCING THE UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN BIRNIN KEBBI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE

ABDULLAHI UMAR YAHAYA^*, Saidu Isah, UMAR BELLO

This study assesses the accessibility as a factor influencing the utilization of primary health care facilities among pregnant women in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Kebbi State. one objectives and one research questions were development and answered. descriptive research design of survey type was employed in this study. The population of the study comprised of 21,450 pregnant women in Birni...

Mar, 2025 pp. 140-144

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.bdfykxog

MANAGEMENT VARIABLES AS DETERMINANTS OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

OSAJI, Nsagha Nkang^*, ANAM, Blessing, ADIE Boniface Undigweundeye

This study assessed management variables as determinants of recreational facilities development in the University of Calabar. Three null hypotheses guided the study. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The study's population was drawn from the Faculty of Vocational and Science Education, which included one thousand five hundred and twenty (1,520) individuals. The stratified random sa...

Mar, 2025 pp. 132-139

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.ajumzbc3

AWARENESS AND PRACTICE OF EXAMINATION OF HEALTH PRODUCT LABELS OF CONSUMERS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF SABON GARI LGA, KADUNA STATE NIGERIA

Shehu HARANDE^*, HUSSEINI, I. M, AYABIOGBE C. I, Abdullahi Lawan, YUSUF, A. T, YAKUBU Safiya

The study assessed the awareness and practice of examination of health product labels of consumers among Senior Secondary School Students of Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State. 300 Senior Secondary School Students Volunteered to respond to the questionnaire across public and private Secondary Schools. The instrument for data collection was a selfdeveloped questionnaire which was valida...

Mar, 2025 pp. 119-123

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.g6i57lki

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UTILIZATION OF YOUTH-FRIENDLY SERVICES BY OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTHS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

YUSUF, A. T.^*, ADARAMOLA, T. O, AKOREDE, F. O, SALISU, B. I, YAKUBU Safiya, ALI Babangida

The need to improve out-of-school youths' reproductive health challenges is being increasingly recognized throughout the world. Youths with reproductive health challenges do not seek appropriate services. Earlier studies in Oyo State focused on utilising youth-friendly clinics for secondary school students but not among out-of-school youths. This study was therefore designed to determine the facto...

Mar, 2025 pp. 104-118

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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.2025.htyio8uc

KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE.

AGBAYEWA Solomon^*, ALIYU Mohammed, YUSUF Abdulkabir Toriola, ALI Babangida

Poor personal hygiene and health-related problems, particularly waterborne diseases, remain major public health concerns on many university campuses, especially in Nigerian universities where inadequate infrastructure, poor hygiene education, and limited access to sanitation facilities and potable water supply persist. This research study examined the knowledge and perception of personal hygiene a...

Mar, 2025 pp. 97-103

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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

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.2s9qgmer

EFFECTS OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION PROGRAMME ON AWARENESS OF PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE AMONG FEMALE ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN KADUNA STATE

Murna Thomas^*, Umaru Musa, M. A. SULEIMAN, M. ALIYU

This study examined the effects of health education intervention programmes on awareness of preventive strategies against sexual violence among female adolescent students in Kaduna State. The study employed a Quasi-experimental research design. The population of the study comprised adolescent female students in Sabon Gari local government in Kaduna State which are 19,369. A multi-stage sampling te...

Mar, 2025 pp. 73-82

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.qmfrccca

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

ILORI, O. F^*, BALEWA, Y. I, MAIGANDI, J.

The study assessed the attitude toward 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-...

Mar, 2025 pp. 68-72

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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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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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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.2025.fs3wejhp

THE FOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES IN PREVENTING FOOD HAZARDS AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN.

Badmus Yakub Kolade^*, Olu Gbemi Moses, Oluwaponle Oluwatosin Stephen

Food hygiene encompasses several principles and procedures to ensure food safety. Poor food hygiene practices put everyone at risk, and food handlers play a key role in ensuring food safety. Improper hand washing, allowing customers to have direct contact with food, talking while handling food, fixing and polishing nails and using phones during food handling by the food handlers are some factors c...

Mar, 2025 pp. 42-48

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.ocl4cgjl

ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF STANDARD SPORTS FACILITIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY GAMES ASSOCIATION (NUGA) COMPETITIONS

FASEESIN, O. O^*, BICHI, S. M., SANI, M. U., DANLAMI, A. I.

This study assessed the influence of standard sports facilities on the performance of Basketball players in Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) competitions. Three (3) purposes and their corresponding Research Questions and Hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Ex-post-facto research design was employed in the study. The population for this study was one thousand seven hundred and...

Mar, 2025 pp. 32-41

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.o745e1nt

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION PROGRAMME ON UTILIZATION OF IMPLANT AND INTRAUTERINE DEVICE FAMILY PLANNING METHODS AMONG WOMEN IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA

SA’IDU, A.^*, UMARU, M, HUSSEINI, I. M, AGBOOLA, H. O.

This study assessed the effect of health education intervention programme on the utilization of implant and intrauterine devices of family planning methods among women in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test experimental and control group design was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised 1,661,760 women in Bauchi State. The sample size of this stu...

Mar, 2025 pp. 24-31

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2025.r5kn58r6

ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS OF FLOOD DISASTER AND HAZARDS ON COMMUNITY HEALTH IN ILESE-IJEBU, OGUN STATE: THE HEALTH EDUCATION IMPLICATIONS

AGBOOLA, H. O^*, OREDUGBA M. P., AKOREDE, S. N

Floods are one of the most common hazards to cause disasters and have led to extensive morbidity and mortality throughout the world. The study aimed to assess the impacts of flood disasters on community health, and the health education implications. and to identify, evaluate and determine the use of managerial skills on urban drainage systems and flood disasters in the community. A descriptive sur...

Mar, 2025 pp. 18-23

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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.2025.8dab69fr

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INCINERATION AND THE INCIDENCE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN NORTH WEST ZONE, NIGERIA

B. A. SOKOTO^*, M. A. SULEIMAN, M. ALIYU, M. SANUSI, I. I. BUDAH

This study examined the relationship between incineration and the incidence of communicable diseases among households in North West, Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was used. The respondents were drawn through simple random sampling, proportionate sampling and systematic sampling techniques. A total of one thousand, one hundred and fifty-two (1,152) households were used as a sample for this...

Mar, 2025 pp. 13-17

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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.2025.xwaqpq8o

EFFECT OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF FEMALE ADOLESCENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE

Shehu HARANDE^*, A. T. ISIAQ, AYABIOGBE C. I, Abdullahi Lawan, YAKUBU Safiya, ALI Babangida

Poor menstrual hygiene caused by a lack of education on the issue, persisting taboos and stigma, limited access to hygienic menstrual products and poor sanitation infrastructure undermines the educational opportunities, health and overall social status of women and girls around the world. The research study examined the effect of Menstrual Hygiene on the Health Status of female adolescents in Seni...

Mar, 2025 pp. 124-131