THE EFFECTIVENESS OF QUALITY HEALTH CARE THROUGH QUALITY INFORMATION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Health is one of the most important services provided by the government in every country of the world. In both the developed and developing nations, a significant proportion of the nation’s wealth is devoted to health. For example, the […]
Factors that influence high risk behavior among male and female of reproductive age Abstract Background: Adolescence is a period of overwhelming changes and challenges, which expose the adolescents to high-risk behaviors. Risky sexual relationship is one of these behaviors that entails physical risks and psychosocial harms. Various factors have been recognized to shape sexual behaviors […]
Effect Of Eating Habits On Oral Health Of Primary School Children In Nigeria ABSTRACT The effect of eating habits on the oral health of primary school pupils in Nigeria was assessed using total effect scores, total eating habit scores and total oral health practices scores. The eating/snacking habits of the students, the oral […]
Prevalence of occupational hazards among mental health Nurses in Nigeria Table of Contents CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.4 Research Hypotheses 1.5 Significance of the Study 1.6 Scope and Limitations of the Study 1.7 Research Method 1.8 Definition of Terms […]
Common occupational health hazards amongst Health care workers in a Tertiary Health Institution in Bida, North-central Nigeria ABSTRACT Background: Health care workers are continually exposed to occupational health hazards. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of some occupational health hazards and their reporting behavior. Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted in August […]
Awareness about causes of occupational hazards:an empirical study of sanitary workers Abstract The objective of this empirical, quantitative and survey based descriptive research undertaken in Tirunelveli city, Tamilnadu, India is to understand awareness level of sanitary workers working in private multi-speciality hospitals towards causes of various hazards associated with their occupation by analyzing their perception. […]
Occupational Health Hazards among Healthcare Workers in Nigeria. A study of General Hospital Abstract Objective. To assess the occupational health hazards faced by healthcare workers and the mitigation measures. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods among 200 respondents who worked in 8 major health facilities in Nigeria. Results. Overall, 50.0% of […]
EXAMINATION OF EFFICIENCY OF HOSPITAL FACILITIES IN THE NIGERIAN HEALTH SYSTEM CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Health is one of the most important services provided by the government in every country of the world. In both the developed and developing nations, a significant proportion of the nation’s wealth is devoted to […]
Knowledge And Perception of Hookworm Infection Among Primary School Students In Nigeria CHAPTER /INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Hookworm infection in humans is caused by helminth nematode parasites Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale and is acquired through contact with contaminated soil (Hotez et al., 2004). Hookworm infection is widespread in tropical and subtropical parts of the world and […]
Awareness and perspective of women of child bearing age towards the use of intrauterine device