Volume 6 (2024)

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.eiidbp1l

A REVIEW OF NATIONAL HEALTH PROMOTION POLICY IMPLEMENTATION AND ITS ROLE ON SCREENING OF ADULTS FOR DEPRESSION IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRES IN NIGERIA

TAJUDEEN O. RASHEED^*, J. O. Aina

The concept of prevention in National Health Promotion Policy includes early diagnosis of diseases such as depression through regular screening people to promote, and provide prompt treatment of afflicted persons to prevent complications, and improve health response outcome. The review assessed the implementation of National Health Promotion Policy, and its roles in facilitating depression screeni...

Aug, 2024 pp. 102-109

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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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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.2024.hpjhefwv

SAFETY OF VACCINE A DETERMINANT OF UTILIZATION OF COVID-19 VACCINES AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTHERN STATES, NIGERIA

Abdullahi Y. Giade^*, UMARU MUSA, Yahaya Harande, Mariam A. Suleiman

The purpose of this study was to assess the safety of vaccines as a determinant of the utilization of COVID-19 vaccines among colleges of education academic staff in Northern States, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, one research question and hypothesis were formulated and tested for the study. The research design for this study was ex post facto research design. The target population ...

Aug, 2024 pp. 16-21

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.y0dh2od0

EVALUATION OF FOOD INTAKE PATTERN AMIDST THE CURRENT HARDSHIP AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Musaiyib NASIR^*, Jafar SUNUSI, Umar A. ZARMA, Adamu H. USMAN, Ukasha YAHAYA

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the food intake pattern amid the current hardship among undergraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. One research question was raised to guide the study. The research design adopted for this study was a descriptive survey. The population consist of about 19,764 undergraduate students living in the school hostels in both campuses; Samaru and Ko...

Aug, 2024 pp. 31-36

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.r5uiyfi4

INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC STATUS ON THE SOCIAL HEALTH OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA

Elachi Elizabeth^*, Ehi, E, Yahaya Harande

This paper explores the influence of economic status on the social health of undergraduate students at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria. Education is a fundamental aspect of individual growth and societal development. However, students' economic backgrounds can significantly impact their social well-being. To execute this research, four research questions and four research hypotheses were...

Aug, 2024 pp. 37-42

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.ii3b2lr8

INFLUENCE OF PERSONNEL FOR INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAMME ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPORT IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

Garba HASSAN^*, Ibrahim I. BUDAH, Attahiru ZUBAIRU

State, Nigeria. One research question and one hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study comprise all primary school teachers in Sokoto State amounting to ten thousand, four hundred and eighty-one (10,481). Ex-post facto research design was employed by the researchers, while a multi-stage sampling procedure involving stratified, and simple random samplings was used ...

Aug, 2024 pp. 43-47

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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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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.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.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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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.09ttzmhz

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF HIV/AIDS PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG COMMERCIAL SEX WORKERS IN KANO METROPOLIS, KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Hussaini A. SULEIMAN^*, Mariam A. Suleiman, Vachet DASHE, Yahaya Harande

This study assessed Knowledge of HIV/AIDs prevention strategies among commercial sex workers in Kano metropolis, Kano state. This study aimed to assess knowledge of HIV/AIDs prevention strategies among commercial sex workers in Kano Metropolis. A survey research design was adopted for this study. The sample size of the study was 400 and respondents were sampled using multi-stage sampling technique...

Aug, 2024 pp. 71-77

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.adya5lvc

THE IMPACTS OF AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS IN TEACHING PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION AMONG GOVERNMENT JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

YAKUBU Safiya^*

This study was conducted to examine the impact of audio-visual materials in teaching Physical and Health Education among Government Junior secondary school students in Zaria local government area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study employs a descriptive survey design. The target population comprises all government junior secondary schools in Zaria local government area of Kaduna State with a total...

Aug, 2024 pp. 78-83

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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.2024.apt41dfp

HEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND TEACHERS’ CREATIVITY IN ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE

RUFAI M. Dada^*, AZEEZ R. Olawale

This study investigated the influence of health management practices, specifically sleep quality and duration, and illness management, on the creativity of senior secondary school teachers in Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from teachers through a structured questionnaire and analysed using linear regression. The results rev...

Aug, 2024 pp. 22-30

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/gjhrr.2024.ylhedajq

CORRELATES OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PREVENTIVE BEHAVIOURS OF LASSA FEVER AMONG RESIDENTS OF EKOSODIN COMMUNITY IGUDIA E.O., OBASUYI O. H and IZEVBUWA E A

IGUDIA E.O^*, OBASUYI O. H, IZEVBUWA E A

The aim of the study was to examine the correlates of knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviours of Lassa Fever among residents of Ekosodin community. Five research questions were raised and answered in the study. The descriptive survey research design was used to carry out the study. The population of the study was four thousand, seven hundred and thirty (4,730) residents in Ekosodin communit...

Aug, 2024 pp. 93-101

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PASSIVE IMPACT OF INCESSSANT STRIKE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION.

Ayabiogbe C. I^*, Yusuf A. T, Ayabiogbe M. O

This study gave the concept of strike in Nigeria and the timeline of recent striking activities of tertiary institutions in Nigeria including the history of Physical and Health education in Nigeria. This study also delves into the multifaceted repercussions of strike on education and society, as assessed by a survey of respondents, with 3 missing data points, representing a total of 67 participant...

Mar, 2024 pp. 153-160

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EFFECT OF AEROBIC DANCE ON VISCERAL FAT AMONG OBESE FEMALE STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

OGAR EMMANUEL EKAWU^*, J.A GWANI, E.A GUNEN, Dikki, C. E.

The research investigated the effect of visceral fat among obese female students at the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. A one-group pre-test/post-test design was employed, and participants aged 19–25 were purposively selected based on their BMI. Specifically, female students with a BMI ranging from 30.0 to 34.9kg/m2, aged 19 to 25, and students whose visceral fat ranged from 10-...

Mar, 2024 pp. 167-173

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CHALLENGES FACING WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES IN KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE

Halimat I’ya ISMAIL-ORIRE^*, Mohammed Kehinde OLOKOBA

The rate of participation in physical fitness is extremely low in women. The objectives of this research are; to determine if there is a safe environment for the female students to involve in physical fitness programme within the school; to find out if there is enough equipment for all the students within the university; The Research design adopted for the study is the survey design. The target po...

Mar, 2024 pp. 161-166

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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

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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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ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS OF PREMARITAL GENOTYPE SCREENING AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

CHRISTIANA SAMNDI AYUBA^*, Vechit Dashe, UMAR MUSA

This study assessed the awareness of premarital genotype screening among senior secondary school students in plateau state, Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was used. A multistage sampling technique involving stratified random sampling, simple random sampling and proportional sampling was used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a researcher- developed questionaire. Fo...

Mar, 2024 pp. 16-20

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KNOWLEDGE OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME AMONG CIVIL SERVANTS IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE OF NIGERIA

MOHAMMED O. B^*, ADAKANO U.B, Umaru Musa, AKOSU P. T, M. A. SULEIMAN, MALU I. A

North Central Zone of Nigeria. To achieve this purpose the ex-post facto research design was employed, with the population of 966,852 Civil Servants who were registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme. A sample size of 398 was drawn from the population as sample size for this study. A multi-stage sampling technique involving stratified, simple random sampling technique and purposive samp...

Mar, 2024 pp. 21-26

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EFFECTS OF ROPE SKIPPING ON VISCERAL FAT OF FEMALE ADOLESCENTS IN MAKURDI, NIGERIA

SHACHIA T.T^*, BABUJE H.M

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of rope-skipping on visceral fat of female adolescents in Makurdi, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, the pretest-posttest control group was adopted in this study; the population for the study was 334 female adolescent students of St. Dominic’s High School, Makurdi. Multi-stage sampling technique was used for this study. The six (6) existing classe...

Mar, 2024 pp. 27-32

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EFFECT OF ROPE SKIPPING ON VISCERAL FAT INDICES AMONG MALE STUDENTS OF DEMONSTRATION SECONDARY SCHOOL, FCE, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE

AUDU T^*, Balarabe, J., YAHAYA A, TSAURI Y.M, Dikki, C. E.

The purpose of this study was to assess the Effect of Rope Skipping on Centripetal Fat Patterning Indices Among Male Students of Demonstration Secondary School, FCE, Zaria, Kaduna State’’. 25 selected participants undergoing a secondary education at Demonstration Secondary School Federal College of Education Zaria, Kaduna State were used for the study. They were 12 through 15 years old that took p...

Mar, 2024 pp. 33-39

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EFFECTS OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON USE OF FOODS LABELS AMONG STUDENTS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSE.

UMAR ISAH^*, HAUWAU SHEHU, AKOREDE, S. N, SA’AD USMAN, M. A. SULEIMAN, UMARU MUSA

Packed food labels display sensitive Health related information like nutrient content, expired date, storage guidelines, mixing guidelines, Health claims and sensitive ingredient in food, drink and other products which are intended to guide consumers on healthy food choices..This study was conducted to assess the effect of six weeks consumer Health Education intervention on use/practice of package...

Mar, 2024 pp. 40-47

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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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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

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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PSYCHO-SOCIAL FACTORS AND THE UTILIZATION OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE OF NIGERIA

AKOSU P. T^*, Umaru Musa, HUSSEINI, I. M, Seer-Uke, E. N., MALU I. A, KIMBI N. D

The purpose of this study was to assess psycho-social factors and the utilization of assisted reproductive technology services among infertile couples in North Central Zone of Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, one (1) research question and one (1) hypothesis were developed. The ex-post facto research design was used for the study. To obtain adequate data for representation, a sample size of seven ...

Mar, 2024 pp. 8-15

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RE-EMERGENCE OF HIV/AIDS: INSIGHHTS INTO THE PREVENTIVE PRACTICES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EGOR LGA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA.

CHINWE N. ATEDHOR^*, OBIAGELI O. EGBOCHUKU

they cause devastating long term consequences if untreated especially in adolescents. Post HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention programmes and safe sex behaviour has waned especially among adolescents. The purpose of this study was to assess awareness and practice of preventive measures for HIV/AIDS among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State. The study was a descriptive ...

Mar, 2024 pp. 73-80

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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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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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KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS ATTENDING GENERAL HOSPITAL IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

S. N. AKORODE^*, DANLADI USENI, AZI B. SAMUEL

The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of hypertension management among hypertensive patients attending general hospitals in Taraba State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, descriptive survey research design was used. The population for this study was twelve thousand, three hundred and twenty (12, 320) hypertensive patients attending general hospitals in Taraba State. The sample s...

Mar, 2024 pp. 96-105

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KNOWLEDGE OF CAUSES, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SABON-GARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE.

YUSUF ABDULKABIR TORIOLA^*, IZANG YAKUBU DAUDA, ODIN, E. H

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a significant public health burden globally, with varying levels of awareness, understand and utilization among different population groups. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of causes attitude and perception of HBV infection among senior secondary school students in Sabon-Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State. A cross-sectional descriptive resea...

Mar, 2024 pp. 106-118

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PERCEIVED PARENTAL AUTONOMY SUPPORT AND INTENTION TO BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL

MARY A. FALEKE^*, OLANREWAJU A. IPINMOROTI

The aim of this study was to investigate perceived parental autonomy support and intention to be physically active. The participants were 248 students (152 males and 76 females) aged between 10 and 19 years (mean = 14.1years, SD = 2.13) from five co – educational secondary schools. They were selected through simple random sampling technique using fish bowl technique with replacement. After obtaini...

Mar, 2024 pp. 119-124

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ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH WORKERS' AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE NIGERIA NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

SAIFULLAH M. ABDULHAMID^*, YUSUF Y. ARRIGASIYU

Climate change poses a significant threat to human health and well-being, and in recognition of this, the Nigerian government developed the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) to address its impacts. It is essential that health workers are well informed about the NCCP to encourage active contributions in educating and protecting the public against the adverse effects of climate change on their h...

Mar, 2024 pp. 125-138

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IMPLICATIONS OF HEALTH WORKERS' PRACTICES ON CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE: A CASE STUDY IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

SAIFULLAH M. ABDULHAMID^*, YUSUF Y. ARRIGASIYU

Climate change is a significant threat to human health, and in response, the Nigerian government developed the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) as a resilience measure. It is therefore crucial for healthcare workers to practice the NCCP to effectively apply the mitigation and adaptation strategies in the health sector, thereby protecting the public from the adverse effects of climate change o...

Mar, 2024 pp. 139-152