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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.ges7or7q

Challenges of Secondary School Physical Education and Sports in Nigeria: Implications for Government Obligations

Ibrahim Isah Budah*, Maniru Muhammad Tukur, Akawu Bitrus Kirim

Sports are very popular all over the world because of the diverse purposes they serve. Sports serve as a social institution teaches and reinforces societal beliefs, norms and values, thereby assisting in socializing athletes into major cultural and social behavior patterns in various societies. This paper focused on challenges of secondary school physical education and sports in Nigeria: implicati...

Jan, 2024 pp. 27-34
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2023.25s48zcb

Effect of Aerobic Dance on Blood Pressures Among Obese Female Students in the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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

The research investigated the impact of aerobic dance on systolic and diastolic blood pressure 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 h...

Sep, 2023 pp. 27-38
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.07vbrkdt

Assessment Of Awareness And Availability Of UNICEF Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (Wash) Towards Eradication Of Open Defaecation Among Communities In Gombe State, Nigeria

Maina G*, Umaru Musa, Akorede S. N.

This study assessed the awareness and availability of UNICEF Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) towards eradicating open defecation among communities in Gombe State, Nigeria.. Specifically, the study assessed the level of awareness of communities about UNICEF WASH activities towards eradication of open defaecation as well as the availability of UNICEF WASH facilities in communities towards eradic...

Jan, 2024 pp. 28-40
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2025.n3dw02vh

A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE OF ORAL HYGIENE: A NEED FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BICHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KANO STATE, NIGERIA.

Ubale I.*, Abdu, M., Jamilu, L. A.

Oral health education plays a critical role in preventive dentistry, equipping students with essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills for maintaining optimal oral hygiene. Secondary school students are particularly susceptible to oral health risks due to lifestyle habits, limited access to dental care, and inadequate health literacy. Early interventions can instill positive lifelong oral health ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 30-37
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2026.5whv2q8a

ASSESSMENT OF PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION ON THE SOCIAL HEALTH OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

AHMED JEREMIAH*, BENEDICT CELESTINE BAWAH, RAKIYA MUKTAR

This study assessed the perceived influence of environmental sanitation on the social health of secondary school students in Niger State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 98,627 students, from which a sample of 400 respondents was selected using a multi-stage sampling technique involving stratified, random, and systematic procedures....

Jul, 2026 pp. 33-39
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.lk3apx5q

Assessment of the Effect of Step Aerobics on Triglyceride Level of Overweight Female Adolescents in Gindiri, Plateau State, Nigeria

Chollom Dung WASH*, C.E DIKKI, J.A GWANI, E.A GUNEN

This study assessed the effect of step aerobics on triglyceride level of overweight female adolescents in Gindiri, Plateau state, Nigeria. One group repeated measure experimental research design was used. Sixteen (16) overweight female adolescents who were between the ages of 14 and16 years volunteered to participate in the study. The participants were subjected to 8-week step aerobics performed t...

Jan, 2024 pp. 35-41
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2025.s2dfu5l8

RISKY BEHAVIOURS IN SPORTS AND MITIGATING STRATEGIES FOR TERTIARY INSTITUTION ATHLETES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Mbadi-Oli, A. G.*, Adinya, V. A., Odey, J. U.

This study was on risky behaviours in sports and mitigating strategies for tertiary institution athletes in cross river state. The research question state that What is the spatial pattern of excessive alcohol consumption among tertiary institution athletes in Cross River State? The descriptive survey research design was used in the study. The population for this study comprised of 773 respondents:...

Jan, 2025 pp. 38-49
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2023.dhd1jqv5

Effect of Polya` Problem-Solving Model On Performance In Algebra Among Senior Secondary School Students In Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Ginga U A*, OBI, Patience Amara Ndidi

This study investigated the effect of Polya's problem solving model on performance in algebraic word problem among secondary school students in Minna, Niger state, Nigeria. The study adopted Quasi experimental control group design involving pre-test and posttest. The population comprised of SS11 mathematics students of public secondary schools from two local government areas in Minna metropolis. T...

Sep, 2023 pp. 39-50
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2026.k01mp7fn

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG RESIDENTS OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Abdullahi Surajo Rogo*, M. Inuwa, S.U. OMEIZA, Umaru Musa, Suleiman M.A, Biu A. A.

The paper assessed the effect of health education intervention on knowledge, and attitude towards waste management among residents of Kano State, Nigeria. To achieve the purposes identified to guide the paper the knowledge of waste management among residents of Kano State, Nigeria before and after Health Education Intervention and attitude towards waste management among residents of Kano State, Ni...

Jul, 2026 pp. 40-45
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.fglbqvgp

Assessment Of Awareness, Attitude And Practice Of Non-pharmaceutical Interventions In Prevention Of Severe Acute Respiratory Tract Infections Among Non-civil Servants In Northern Nigeria

Kabiru A*, Shehu S., Sani M. A, Abdullahi Y G, Mohammed A. M, Adamu

The study was conducted to assess the awareness, attitude and practice of nonpharmaceutical interventions 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 procedure...

Jan, 2024 pp. 41-48