SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF PERCEIVED SEXUAL  BEHAVIOURS OF ADOLESCENTS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA

SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF PERCEIVED SEXUAL  BEHAVIOURS OF ADOLESCENTS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA. ABSTRACT This study was designed to determine the socio-demographic correlates of perceived sexual behaviours of adolescents in Imo State. The statement of problem is the increase in risky sexual behaviours of adolescents and inherent dangers of unplanned pregnancy, dropping out of school, unsafe …

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QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF DRINKING WATER IN ENUGU URBAN AND ITS HEALTH IMPLICATIONS

QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF DRINKING WATER IN ENUGU URBAN AND ITS HEALTH IMPLICATIONS ABSTRACT This work on Qualitative Analysis of Drinking Water and its Health implications was conducted in Enugu Urban. This work was prompted by the complete acceptance of well, stream and packaged water consequent to perennial water inadequacy/scarcity in the city. The purpose of …

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INFLUENCE OF LOCATION AND GENDER ON PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MOTOR SKILLS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA,  ANAMBRA STATE

INFLUENCE OF LOCATION AND GENDER ON PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MOTOR SKILLS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA,  ANAMBRA STATE. ABSTRACT The study explored the influence of location and gender on performance of some selected motor skills among Secondary Schools in Awka South Local Government Area. The population of the study involved …

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WORKERS’ PERCEPTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION COMPONENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WORKERS’ PERCEPTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION COMPONENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT This study set out to investigate the perception of environmental health workers on the implementation of components of environmental sanitation in Anambra State. The investigation was carried out using questionnaire survey research design. In line with the objectives of …

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SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF ELDER ABUSE IN IMO EAST SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF IMO STATE

SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF ELDER ABUSE IN IMO EAST SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF IMO STATE ABSTRACT This study was conducted to identify the Socio demographic Correlates and the Preventive Measures of Elder Abuse. Six research questions and four null hypotheses guided the study. Correlational survey design method was used in the study. Population for …

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SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL SPORTS ADMINISTRATORS IN AWKA EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE

SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL SPORTS ADMINISTRATORS IN AWKA EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to ascertain the socio- demographic correlates of job satisfaction among secondary school sports administrators in Awka Education Zone of Anambra State. The study was guided by eleven specific purposes and eleven …

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SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF STIGMATIZATION OF PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, ENUGU

SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF STIGMATIZATION OF PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN NEUROPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, ENUGU ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to determine the socio-demographic correlates of stigmatization of psychiatric patients among health care workers in neuropsychiatric hospital, Enugu. Eight objectives with corresponding research questions and seven hypotheses were postulated to guide the study. …

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SOURCES OF STRESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AT NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

SOURCES OF STRESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AT NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the sources of stress and stress management practices among healthcare professionals at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu. Nine research questions were posited and …

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STRESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SOURCES AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ADAMAWA STATE

STRESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SOURCES AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ADAMAWA STATE ABSTRACT The study was aimed at investigating the stress management practices among academic staff of Tertiary Institutions in Adamawa State. Documented evidence on stress management practices among academic staff of higher institutions in Adamawa State is scarce. Five research questions were …

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TEACHING AND LEARNING NEEDS FOR FAMILY LIFE AND HIV EDUCATION CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OBOLLO-AFOR EDUCATION ZONE ENUGU STATE.

TEACHING AND LEARNING NEEDS FOR FAMILY LIFE AND HIV EDUCATION CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OBOLLO-AFOR EDUCATION ZONE ENUGU STATE. ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out the teaching and learning needs for family life and HIV education curriculum implementation of secondary school in Obollo-Afor education zone, Enugu State. To realize …

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TOBACCO USE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA.

TOBACCO USE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA. ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to determine tobacco use knowledge, attitude and practice among students in tertiary institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria. Nine specific objectives with nine corresponding research questions were formulated. Six null hypotheses were postulated which …

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UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA UNDERGRADUATES’ KNOWLEDGE OF AND ATTITUDE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA UNDERGRADUATES’ KNOWLEDGE OF AND ATTITUDE TO CLIMATE CHANGE ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the University of Nigeria undergraduates’ level of knowledge of and attitude to climate change. Thirteen specific objectives with their corresponding research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. Cross-sectional survey research design was …

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PATTERNS OF HEALTH-RELATED WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG COMMERCIAL BANK EMPLOYEES IN ENUGU STATE

PATTERNS OF HEALTH-RELATED WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG COMMERCIAL BANK EMPLOYEES IN ENUGU STATE ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate patterns of health-related work-family conflict and intervention strategies among commercial bank employees in Enugu State. The population for the study comprised 2021 commercial bank employees in Enugu state. Five hundred and …

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PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA ON SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA ON SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived influence of electronic media on sports development in Anambra state, with reference to provision of sports facilities, sports personnel development, funding of sports, creation of sports awareness, encouraging people’s participation and attracting …

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PREVALENCE AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETES AMONG CHILDBEARING MOTHERS IN OWERRI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE

PREVALENCE AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETES AMONG CHILDBEARING MOTHERS IN OWERRI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE ABSTRACT The study was designed to determine the prevalence and preventive measures of diabetes among child bearing mothers (CBM) in Owerri North LGA of Imo state from 2004-2013. To achieve these purpose seven specific objectives with …

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PREVALENCE OF PREGNANCY-RELATED ILLNESSES OF WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC AT OWERRI WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE

PREVALENCE OF PREGNANCY-RELATED ILLNESSES OF WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC AT OWERRI WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE ABSTRACT Health care for pregnant women is an important component of public health services. The study examine the prevalence of pregnancy-related illnesses among women attending antenatal clinic in Owerri West L.G.A. with a view of ascertaining the …

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PROVISION AND UTILIZATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN NKANU EDUCATION ZONE

PROVISION AND UTILIZATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN NKANU EDUCATION ZONE ABSTRACT The study aims at providing a research work on the provision and utilization of physical education facilities and equipment in secondary schools in Nkanu Education zone. In this study, descriptive survey research design was used. Population. For …

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PROVISION, UTILIZATION LEVELS AND TRENDS OF CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN ENUGU URBAN OF ENUGU STATE

PROVISION, UTILIZATION LEVELS AND TRENDS OF CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN ENUGU URBAN OF ENUGU STATE ABSTRACT This study was aimed at determining the provision, Utilization Levels and Trends of Child Health Services in the Primary Health Care Centres in Enugu Urban. The independent variables investigated were maternal age, parity, occupation …

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KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF SAFE MOTHERHOOD INITIATIVE AMONG CHILDBEARING MOTHERS ATTENDING MCH CLINICS IN NSUKKA HEALTH DISTRICT

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF SAFE MOTHERHOOD INITIATIVE AMONG CHILDBEARING MOTHERS ATTENDING MCH CLINICS IN NSUKKA HEALTH DISTRICT ABSTRACT Unprecedented maternal mortality and morbidity rates, foetal deaths, pregnancy and birth complications emanating from dearth of knowledge and practice of safe motherhood among childbearing mothers due to non-attendance of MCH clinics culminate into a monumental public health …

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KNOWLEDGE OF HYPERTENSION AMONG ADULTS IN OWERRI SENATORIAL ZONE OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA.

KNOWLEDGE OF HYPERTENSION AMONG ADULTS IN OWERRI SENATORIAL ZONE OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA. ABSTRACT The studsey was conducted to ascertain the knowledge of hypertension among adults in Owerri senatorial zone of Imo state, Nigeria. Eight specific objectives were formulated with eight corresponding research questions and four null-hypotheses were also postulated to guide the study. The …

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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (NHIS) BY FEDERAL CIVIL SERVANTS (FCSS) IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL (AMAC) FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (NHIS) BY FEDERAL CIVIL SERVANTS (FCSS) IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL (AMAC) FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ABSTRACT The study investigated the knowledge, attitude and practice of NHIS by Federal Civil Servants in Abuja Municipal Area Council of Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey design was …

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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE REGARDING FOOD AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AMONG RESTAURANT FOOD HANDLERS IN BAUCHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAUCHI STATE

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE REGARDING FOOD AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AMONG RESTAURANT FOOD HANDLERS IN BAUCHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAUCHI STATE ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding food and personal hygiene among restaurant food handlers in Bauchi L.G.A., Bauchi State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, eighteen …

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MATERNAL PERCEPTION OF GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS ARISING FROM COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING OF CHILDREN IN OWERRI WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA.

MATERNAL PERCEPTION OF GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS ARISING FROM COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING OF CHILDREN IN OWERRI WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA. ABSTRACT The study was conducted to ascertain the maternal perception of gastrointestinal problems arising from complementary feeding of children in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Nine specific objectives were formulated …

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MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY PREVALENCE OF SIX KILLER DISEASES AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE (2006 – 2010)

MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY PREVALENCE OF SIX KILLER DISEASES AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE (2006 – 2010) ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to determine the morbidity and mortality prevalence of six killer diseases among under five children in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State  2006 – …

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NIGERIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF FOOTBALL IN NIGERIA

NIGERIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF FOOTBALL IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine Nigeria football Federation and development of football in Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, six researcher questions were posed and four null hypotheses postulated for their verification at 0.05 alpha level. A descriptive survey research design was used …

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PATTERNS OF AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH RISK BEHAVIOURS AMONG IN- SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

PATTERNS OF AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH RISK BEHAVIOURS AMONG IN- SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The patterns of and prevention strategies for health risk behaviours among in-school adolescents in Jigawa State was investigated as a basis for formulating health risk behaviour prevention strategies. The study utilized descriptive survey design. The population of …

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EVALUATION OF ONCHOCERCIASIS CONTROL PROGRAMME IN IGBOEZE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE

EVALUATION OF ONCHOCERCIASIS CONTROL PROGRAMME IN IGBOEZE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE ABSTRACT This study evaluated the Onchocerciasis Control Programme in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. It evaluated the availability of Onchocerciasis control services, the availability and adequacy of qualified services providers and materials, the level of utilization of Onchocerciasis …

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EXTENT AND PATTERNS OF UTILIZATION OF INSECTICIDE TREATED BED NETS AMONG ANTE-NATAL AND NURSING MOTHERS IN UDENU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE.

EXTENT AND PATTERNS OF UTILIZATION OF INSECTICIDE TREATED BED NETS AMONG ANTE-NATAL AND NURSING MOTHERS IN UDENU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE. ABSTRACT The study was designed to ascertain the extent and patterns of utilization of insecticide treated bed nets (ITNs) among ante-natal and nursing mothers in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. …

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EXTENT AND SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS OF MALES’ INVOLVEMENT IN FAMILY PLANNING PRACTICES IN OHAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ABIA STATE

EXTENT AND SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS OF MALES’ INVOLVEMENT IN FAMILY PLANNING PRACTICES IN OHAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ABIA STATE ABSTRACT This study was designed to investigate the extent and socio-demographic determinants of males’ involvement in family planning practices in Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State. Seven research questions and five null hypotheses were formulated to guide …

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ATTITUDE OF MOTHERS ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINICS AT GENERAL HOSPITALS IN ANAMBRA STATE TOWARDS CESAREAN DELIVERY

ATTITUDE OF MOTHERS ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINICS AT GENERAL HOSPITALS IN ANAMBRA STATE TOWARDS CESAREAN DELIVERY ABSTRACT The study was conducted to find out the attitude towards cesarean delivery among mothers attending antenatal care at the general hospitals in Anambra State. Seven specific objectives with seven corresponding research questions and four null-hypotheses were postulated to guide …

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AVAILABILITY AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING RESOURCES FOR INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE

AVAILABILITY AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING RESOURCES FOR INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to determine the availability and strategies for improving human and material resources for inclusion of students with special needs in secondary schools in Enugu state. To achieve the purpose …

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AVAILABILITY, ADEQUACY AND UTILISATION OF CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN NSUKKA HEALTH DISTRICT, ENUGU STATE

AVAILABILITY, ADEQUACY AND UTILISATION OF CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRES IN NSUKKA HEALTH DISTRICT, ENUGU STATE ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out the availability, adequacy and utilization of child health services in Primary Health Care Centres in Nsukka Health District, Enugu State. To achieve the purpose of the …

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CASE FATALITY OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) AT UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL (2003 – 2008)

CASE FATALITY OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) AT UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL (2003 – 2008) ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to determine the case fatality of AIDS at University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital from 2003-2008. To achieve the purpose of the study, eight research questions were formulated and four hypotheses were …

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE PROGRAMMES IN UMUNZE ORUMBA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ANAMBRA STATE

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE PROGRAMMES IN UMUNZE ORUMBA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ANAMBRA STATE ABSTRACT This work investigated Community Involvement in Health Care (CIH) programmes in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The study specifically verified the extent of involvement of the community in preventive, promotive and curative components of health …

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DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSERS IN ABA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ABIA STATE

DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSERS IN ABA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ABIA STATE ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to determine the demographic characteristics of out-of-school adolescent substance abusers in Aba South L.G.A, Abia State. To achieve this purpose, eight research questions were formulated and null hypotheses postulated and tested for …

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DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF RECREATIONAL PURSUITS AMONG STUDENTS OF FEDERAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE OF NIGERIA

DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF RECREATIONAL PURSUITS AMONG STUDENTS OF FEDERAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE OF NIGERIA ABSTRACT This study examined the demographic correlates of recreational pursuits among the students of Federal Colleges of Education in North Central Zone of Nigeria to establish the relationship and predictive values of these correlates. To achieve the …

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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF ADOLESCENTS’ YOUTH–FRIENDLY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMME (AYFRHP) FOR ADOLESCENTS IN ENUGU STATE

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF ADOLESCENTS’ YOUTH–FRIENDLY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMME (AYFRHP) FOR ADOLESCENTS IN ENUGU STATE ABSTRACT The study was designed to develop and validate adolescents’ youth–friendly reproductive health programme for adolescents in Enugu State. Eight specific objectives were formulated with eight research questions and four postulated hypotheses to guide the study. The research and development …

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DEVELOPMENT OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME FOR IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

DEVELOPMENT OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME FOR IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to develop a Reproductive Health Enhancement programme for in-school adolescents in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose thirteen research questions were posed and 13 hypotheses were postulated and tested at .05 level …

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