KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF MOTHERS REGARDING FEBRILE CONVULSIONS AND HOME MANAGEMENT IN RURAL AREA

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF MOTHERS REGARDING FEBRILE CONVULSIONS AND HOME MANAGEMENT IN RURAL AREA ABSTRACT This study investigated Knowledge and practices of mothers regarding febrile convulsions and home management in Nigeria a study of Arugungu local govt area in kebbi state with children under five years (0-5). A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 50 […]

PREVENTION OF HOOK WORM INFECTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

PREVENTION OF HOOK WORM INFECTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background to the study Hookworm infection is one of the most common diseases in Nigeria, infecting people at certain periods of lifetime with far reaching disabling and debilitating effects on the individual victims and on the socio-economic development of nations. The causative organisms of […]

Cost and utilization of primary health care services among women of reproductive age group

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study In addition to sound professional education and training, the capacity of primary health care practitioners to successfully manage primary health care cases and challenges is largely dependent on their level of awareness of relevant information especially on primary health care and their ability to access and utilize effectively […]

ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSIVE MEASURES OF NIGERIA GOVERNMENT TOWARDS THE EMERGING TRENDS OF CONVID19

ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSIVE MEASURES OF NIGERIA GOVERNMENT TOWARDS THE EMERGING TRENDS OF CONVID19 ABSTRACT In a bid to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Nigerian economy, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced six policy measures that include the creation of a N50 billion credit facility for households and small and medium […]

Socio-demographic factors associated with overweight and obesity among primary school children in Nigeria

Socio-demographic factors associated with overweight and obesity among primary school children in semi-urban areas of mid-western Nigeria Abstract Background Many developing countries are in a state of nutritional transition from prevalent under-nutrition to the emergent problem of over-nutrition (overweight and obesity), which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and whose complications can persist into […]

ATTITUDES TO AND USE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN THE TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF MALARIA IN NIGERIA

ATTITUDES TO AND USE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN THE TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF MALARIA IN NIGERIA: CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE. ABSTRACT This study examines the rationale for the attitudes and uses of traditional medicine in the treatment and management of malaria in Nigeria using Anambra as a case study. The objectives of this paper […]

The Implications Of Traditional Medicine Among Pregnant Women In Anambra State

The Implications Of Traditional Medicine Among Pregnant Women In Anambra State Background Information Herbal medicines are defined as plant-derived material or preparations perceived to have therapeutic benefits; they often contain raw or processed ingredients from one or more plants (WHO, 2000). Herbal medicines include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations, and finished herbal products that contain […]

Attitude and use of traditional medicines among pregnant women in Nigeria

Attitude and use of traditional medicines among pregnant women in Nigeria The use of herbal medicines by pregnant women in Nigeria was seen to be quite high. Many patients have confidence in the efficacy of herbal remedies and found them helpful as a cost effective and accessible alternative treatment. Health care providers, especially those that […]

Assessment of nutritional status of under five children in katagum local government, Bauchi state

Assessment of nutritional status of under five children in katagum local government, Bauchi state   CHAPTER ONE/Introduction Background to the Study The quality of nutrition throughout life determines the growth, development and disease susceptibility. Nutrition is a critical part of health and development.  World Health OrganizationWHO (2000) stated that nutrition improves children’s health, enhances stronger […]