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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2023.cqjj67xe

Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Cholera Prevention Among Male and Female Adults In Zamfara State, Nigeria

Sunusi Aliyu*, Ahmad Sani Getso, Umaru Musa

The study assessed the knowledge and attitude towards cholera prevention among male and female adults of Zamfara State, Nigeria. One research question and one hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. The ex-post facto research design was used for the study. The population of this study comprised of adults male and female in Zamfara State whose population by gender is 1,069,751 adult male and...

Sep, 2023 pp. 60-67
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.dsc7bkot

Effect Of Aerobic Dance On Glucose Levels Among Obese Female Students At The University Of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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

The research investigated the effect of glucose levels among obese female students. A one-group repeated measures 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 glucose levels ranged from 117-137mg/dL [6.5-7.6mmol/L] were included. Data collecti...

Jan, 2024 pp. 61-69
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2026.c1dlk6g8

EFFECTS OF HEALTH INTERVENTIONS ON THE UTILIZATION OF NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY AS A PREVENTIVE STRATEGY AGAINST MATERNAL MORTALITY AMONG TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANTS IN KANO STATE NIGERIA

Abdullahi Datti Rogo*, Umaru Musa, ALIYU MOHAMMED, Sanusi Muhammad

Maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria, with preventable causes such as poor maternal nutrition contributing significantly to pregnancy-related complications. Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in Kano State often serve as primary maternal care providers but frequently lack adequate knowledge of proper nutrition during pregnancy. This study examined the effects of a...

Jul, 2026 pp. 65-70
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2025.vobkvn2l

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF COVID 19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG PRIMARY HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN KANO STATE

Ahmad I.*, Abdu, M.

Knowledge and Practice of Covid 19 Preventive measures among Primary Health Care workers of Kano State State. Three numbers of research questions were raised and Three numbers of sub hypotheses were tested. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all primary health care workers in Kano state which was estimated to be 20900 out of which 387 parti...

Jul, 2025 pp. 65-73
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2025.grh1v1ny

EFFECTS OF EIGHT (8) WEEKS CARDIO EXERCISE ON FORCE EXPIRATORY VOLUME OF OVERWEIGHT MALE ADOLESCENTS IN YADIN GARUN-KURAMA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Balarabe, J.*, Suleiman, U. O, Kingsley, J. I, Ubaidu A, Achikasim, N.C.M, J.A GWANI

This study assessed the effects of eight (8) weeks Cardio Exercise on forced expiratory volume (FEV1) of overweight male adolescents in Yadin Garun Kurama, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Twenty-eight (28) male adolescents were selected from the total population of 87 students. The participants were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria 2 2 which included BMI between 25.0 kg/m and 29.9kg/m...

Jan, 2025 pp. 65-72
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.adxgvgf2

Effect of Health Education on Avoiding Sharing of Sharp Object as a Strategy For Prevention of Hepatitis B Among Pregnant Women in Yola, Adamawa State - Nigeria

ABDULLAHI LAWAN*, Umaru Musa, ALIYU MOHAMMED, AMINU UMAR NINGI

This study examined the effect of health education on avoiding sharing of sharp object as a strategy for prevention of hepatitis b spread among pregnant women in Yola, Adamawa state - Nigeria. The population for this study comprises of one hundred and forty-three thousand six hundred and eighty-nine (143,689) pregnant women registered in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Out of which one thousand one hundre...

Jan, 2024 pp. 66-71
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2023.fppfeqk6

Effect of Step Aerobics On Resting Metabolic Rate of Obase Female Nurses In Bauchi Specialist Hospital Bauchi, Bauchi State Nigeria

Bulus Yuyu Maiyanga*, Suleiman, U. O, Aminu Saleh

The study was conducted to assess the effect of step aerobics on skeletal muscle mass of obese female nurses in Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, Bauchi State. To achieve this purpose, hypothesis was postulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A pretest and posttest experimental design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised of sixty-two (62) female nurses in Specialist H...

Sep, 2023 pp. 68-74
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.e2es6u5j

Co-morbidity Diagnosis And The Utilization Of Assisted Reproductive Technology Services In North Central Zone Of Nigeria

Akosu P. T*, Umaru Musa, Akorede S. N., Mohammed S. L, Malu I. A.

The purpose of this study was to assess co-morbidity diagnosis 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 was developed. The ex-post facto research design was used for the study. The population of the study was two million, nine hundred and fifte...

Jul, 2024 pp. 70-79
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2026.cazwi8ac

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION PROGRAMME ON WATER SANITATION PRACTICES FOR CHOLERA PREVENTION AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Hope JACOB*, Ahmad Sani Getso, Umaru Musa

This study examined the effect of health education intervention programme on water sanitation practices for cholera prevention among junior secondary school students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A quasiexperimental design, involving pre-test and post-test assessments of an experimental group and a control group, was adopted. A sample of one hundred and thirty (130) Junior Secondary School Two (JSS II...

Jul, 2026 pp. 71-78
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jhpesls.2024.jrc5nkhk

Correlation Between Hand Dominance, Body Mass Index and Isometric Grip Strength Among Undergraduate Students of Human Kinetics Department

Yahaya ABDULLAHI*, Ayi Felix OLASUNKANMI, Nafeesah Wurno BELLO, Suleiman, U. O, RafiuOlaOluwa OKUNEYE

This study aims to investigate the correlation between hand dominance, body mass index (BMI), and isometric grip strength among undergraduate students in the Human Kinetics Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria.A correlational research design was employed, with 25 undergraduate students aged 18 to 23 selected via purposive sampling. Data on hand dominance, BMI, and grip strength were collec...

Jan, 2024 pp. 72-83