CAUSES, MANAGEMENT AND PERCEPTION OF BREAST CANCER AMONG FEMALE STUDENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION

CAUSES, MANAGEMENT AND PERCEPTION OF BREAST CANCER AMONG FEMALE STUDENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is a leading cause of death and disability among young women in re- source constrained countries. The incidence of breast cancer in low income country continues to be lower than in most high-income countries. However, the mortality […]

KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction This chapter examined the background of the study, problem statement, significance of the study, the main objectives, specific objectives, the research questions, and the conceptual framework of the study.   1.2 Background of study The onset of menstruation is one […]

THE KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND USE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES

THE KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND USE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES CHAPTER 1/INTRODUCTION Nutritional supplements are preparations intended to supplement the diet and provide nutrients (Aina and Ojedokun, 2014). They include vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids, or amino acids, which may be missing or may not be consumed in sufficient quantities in a person’s diet (Aina […]

Assessment of the knowledge and practice of good menstrual hygiene among female nurses

Abstract Background: Adolescent females are often uninformed and inexperienced on most health-related issues including menstruation. The problems of menstrual hygiene are inadequately acknowledged and has not received any proper attention as well. This study was aimed to Assessment of the knowledge and practice of good menstrual hygiene among female nurses .Methods: A total of 106 […]

THE NON-COMPLIANCE TO TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT AMONG PATIENTS SUFFERING TUBERCULOSIS

THE NON-COMPLIANCE TO TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT AMONG PATIENTS SUFFERING TUBERCULOSIS ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to identify factors contributing to non-compliance to TB treatment amongst pulmonary TB patients in Nigeria . The health-belief model was the conceptual framework which guided this study. A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive study design was used. Data was collected using […]

THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 ON GLOBALIZATION A STUDY OF THE HEALTH SECTOR

THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 ON GLOBALIZATION A STUDY OF THE HEALTH SECTOR CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background to the Study   Globalization has emerged as a means to ensure economic and cultural growth of individuals. The rise in urbanization and the closer integration of the world economy has facilitated global interconnectedness . Yet, trade and travel, […]

Problems associated with preservation of patient health records among health information management personal

Problems associated with preservation of patient health records among health information management personal in selected hospital in Rivers State. Introduction Healthcare Centres were established as essential part of healthcare agencies and its main principles are equity, health promotion and disease prevention, community participation, appropriate health technology and multisectoral approach. This is why WHO (1980) initiated […]

The impact of social distancing and frequent hand washing in reducing the spread of corona virus disease in Nigeria

introduction COVID-19 has already spread to almost every country in the world, including the arctic. The impact on human health has been severe, with an increasing number of fatalities. With the spread comes economic hardship due to the preventive strategies adopted. Movement restrictions imposed in Nigeria as a result of the outbreak have generated controversies […]