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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.wfur23g5

Assessment of Practice of Premarital Genotype Screening For Sickle Cell Disease Among University Students in North West Zone, Nigeria

BARA'U Nafisat Abdullahi*, DASHE Vehcit, OGWU Theresa Ngozi

The purpose of the study was to assess the practice of premarital genotype screening for sickle cell disease among university students in North-West zone, Nigeria. The study used a descriptive survey research design. The population comprised of 70,530 undergraduate students in the ten Federal universities of North-West zone, Nigeria. The researcher sampled 572 students through multi-stage sampling...

Jan, 2024 pp. 11-18
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2023.xb3y1h3y

Assessment of Knowledge of School Based Drug Abuse Preventive Measures Among Senior Secondary Schools Students of Jigawa State, Nigeria

Tasiu Usman*, Adamu Abubakar Getso

This study assessed student's knowledge on school based drug abuse preventive measures in senior secondary schools in Jigawa State. To achieve the purpose of this study, one (1) research questions was raised and answered. One hypothesis were formulated and tested. Descriptive design of survey type was adapted for the study. The population of this study comprised all senior secondary schools studen...

Sep, 2023 pp. 13-21
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2026.og0xeyl7

EFFECT OF SELF-AWARENESS ON SKILL PERFORMANCE OF YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS IN MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA

Bulus Tikon*, John Z. Vurho, Stephen S. Hamafelto

This study was conducted to determine the effect of Self - awareness on skills performance of youth soccer players in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. one objective was raised, while two research questions were answered and one hypothesis was tested. The theoretical framework of this study was grounded in the CASEL model. The literature review was organized around the one core components of social...

Jul, 2026 pp. 16-23
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2025.q89dmsci

EFFECTS OF 12-WEEK JOGGING PROGRAMME ON SKILLRELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPONENTS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SAFANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Na Allah A. S.*, Khalid Y. S

This study investigated the effects of a structured 12-week jogging programme on skillrelated physical fitness components (power, agility, and speed) among senior secondary school students in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State, Nigeria. Using a randomised controlled trial design, 50 participants aged 15-21 years were purposively selected from 569 students across two schools: Community Day...

Jul, 2025 pp. 16-26
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.8qw66o78

Satisfaction With National Health Insurance Scheme Services Among Civil Servants In North Central Zone Of Nigeria.

Mohammed O. B.*, Adakano U.B, Umaru Musa, Akosu P. T, Suleiman M.A, Malu I. A.

The purpose of the study was to assess satisfaction with National Health Insurance Scheme Services among Civil Servants in North Central Zone of Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, the ex-post facto research design was employed, the population for the study consisted of 966,852 Civil Servants who were registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme. A sample size of 398 was drawn from the popul...

Jan, 2024 pp. 18-27
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.3qg6fc0i

Practice of Malaria Prevention Among Junior Secondary School Students in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Bilkisu Usman Kila*, Junaidu Maigandi, Ahmad Sani Getso

The study was conducted to assessed the practice of malaria prevention among Junior Secondary School Students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, ex-post facto research design was used. A total sample of 450 of junior secondary school students in Kaduna State from the population of 158,274 was selected through multi-stage sampling procedures of simple random sampling, proportionate ...

Jan, 2024 pp. 19-26
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2025.05oolshv

CLIMATE CHANGE, POVERTY AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Arrigasiyyu Y. Y*, Saifullah, M. A

Climate change poses significant threats to vulnerable communities, worsening poverty and negatively impacting health outcomes.This narrative review examines the intersection of climate change, poverty, and health outcomes in these communities. By synthesizing peer-reviewed literature and other reputable sources, this paper highlights the complex relationships and feedback loops between these fact...

Jan, 2025 pp. 21-29
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2023.tglxfzd6

Assessment of Fans` Satisfaction from Facilities Provided in the Nigeria Professional Football League

A.B. Maizare*, E.J. Chom, A.I. Kabido, B. W. Zamani, A.I. Danlami

In an effort to spur patronage by fans, there are proliferation of new stadia built and renovated in and round the country as venues for the Nigeria Professional Football league, yet the league is suffering from poor turnout at the stadia in some places. Some match venues/stadia and clubs play with open gates or free tickets to attract fans to their home matches and yet, there is poor turnout of f...

Sep, 2023 pp. 22=26
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2026.5ye82lcz

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON HEALTHCARE SERVICE UTILISATION AMONG FEDERAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION STUDENTS IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF ECONOMIC FACTORS

Hurera Mouktar MACCIDO*, Umar Adakano BELLO, Umaru Musa, Suleiman M.A

Healthcare service underutilisation among college students in resource-constrained settings remains a significant public health concern, with economic factors frequently identified as key barriers. This study examined the effect of a health education intervention on healthcare service utilisation among Federal Colleges of Education students in North-West Nigeria, with a specific focus on economic ...

Jul, 2026 pp. 24-32
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2025.urq3k66y

IMPACT OF SYSTEMATIC DESENSITIZATION AND RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVOUR TECHNIQUES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIVE ANXIETY AMONG FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN JALINGO, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

Baba Nduna Gurama*, Noku T., Beki H., Tikon B.

This study investigated the impact of systematic desensitization and rational emotive behavour Techniques in the management of competitive anxiety among football players in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. Three groups of players consisting of Control, Experimental I (Rational emotive technique) and Experimental II (Systematic Desensitization) were selected. The average age of players involved in t...

Jul, 2025 pp. 27-49