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Assessment of the Effect of Step Aerobics on Triglyceride Level of Overweight Female Adolescents in Gindiri, Plateau State, Nigeria

Chollom Dung WASH*, C.E DIKKI, J.A GWANI, E.A GUNEN

This study assessed the effect of step aerobics on triglyceride level of overweight female adolescents in Gindiri, Plateau state, Nigeria. One group repeated measure experimental research design was used. Sixteen (16) overweight female adolescents who were between the ages of 14 and16 years volunteered to participate in the study. The participants were subjected to 8-week step aerobics performed t...

Jan, 2024 pp. 35-41
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RISKY BEHAVIOURS IN SPORTS AND MITIGATING STRATEGIES FOR TERTIARY INSTITUTION ATHLETES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Mbadi-Oli, A. G.*, Adinya, V. A., Odey, J. U.

This study was on risky behaviours in sports and mitigating strategies for tertiary institution athletes in cross river state. The research question state that What is the spatial pattern of excessive alcohol consumption among tertiary institution athletes in Cross River State? The descriptive survey research design was used in the study. The population for this study comprised of 773 respondents:...

Jan, 2025 pp. 38-49
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Effect of Polya` Problem-Solving Model On Performance In Algebra Among Senior Secondary School Students In Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Ginga U A*, OBI, Patience Amara Ndidi

This study investigated the effect of Polya's problem solving model on performance in algebraic word problem among secondary school students in Minna, Niger state, Nigeria. The study adopted Quasi experimental control group design involving pre-test and posttest. The population comprised of SS11 mathematics students of public secondary schools from two local government areas in Minna metropolis. T...

Sep, 2023 pp. 39-50
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Assessment Of Awareness, Attitude And Practice Of Non-pharmaceutical Interventions In Prevention Of Severe Acute Respiratory Tract Infections Among Non-civil Servants In Northern Nigeria

Kabiru A*, Shehu S., Sani M. A, Abdullahi Y G, Mohammed A. M, Adamu

The study was conducted to assess the awareness, attitude and practice of nonpharmaceutical interventions in prevention of severe acute respiratory tract infections among non-civil servants in the northern Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design method was used. The study has population of 67,140,593 non-civil servants and sample size of 398 were selected through multi-stage sampling procedure...

Jan, 2024 pp. 41-48
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Effect of Group-based Jogging on the Centripetal Fat and Anthropometric Index Among Adolescent Students in Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria

Cletus PAUL*, ABDULLAHI Y, J.A GWANI

The study looked into how group-based jogging changed centripetal fat and anthropometric index among adolescent students in Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria. A onegroup pretest/post-test design was adopted for this study. Purposive sampling techniques were employed to select 30 adolescent students from Government Junior Secondary School Zing, aged 11 to 15, to participate in the study. A body compositi...

Jan, 2024 pp. 42-52
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Effect Of Parental Occupation On Nutritional Status Of Primary School Children In Northwest Nigeria

Mojishola E.*, Suleiman M.A, DASHE Vehcit, Umaru M.

Child malnutrition remains a significant public health concern in Nigeria, particularly in the northwest region. This study investigated the potential link between parental occupation and the nutritional status of primary school children in this area. The researcher hypothesize that parental occupation significantly influences children's nutritional status due to variations in income, food securit...

Jul, 2024 pp. 49-60
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EFFECT OF JOGGING ON BODY MASS INDEX OF FEMALE ADULTS WITH BODY IMAGE PROBLEM IN CHINDIT CANTONMENT, ZARIA, NIGERIA

Biobior A. O*, C.E DIKKI, E.A GUNEN

This study was conducted to assess the effect of jogging on body mass index of female adults with body image problem in Chindit Cantonment, Zaria, Nigeria. The anthropometric measurement collected was Body Mass Index (BMI) among female adults. Atotal of 40 female adults with mean age of 25.6 and BMI between 25.0 – 229.9kg/m who served as sample for this study were randomly assigned into posttest (...

Jul, 2025 pp. 50-56
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EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE OF PREMARITAL GENOTYPE SCREENING AMONG YOUTHS OF GWARAM LGA OF JIGAWA STATE

Zubairu. Y, Getso*, Suleiman A. S., Suleiman, M. A. H

The study assesses the effect of health education intervention programme on knowledge of premarital genotype screening among youths of Gwaram LGA of Jigawa State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose quasi pre-test, post-test experimental design was used in this study as it compares a treatment with no-treatment condition. Participants are randomly assigned to either the treatment, or no-treatment grou...

Jan, 2025 pp. 50-57
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Safety and First Aid In Basic Schools: The Role of Teacher As First Aider

Adamu Abubakar Getso*

Safety is the act of being free from danger and prevention of accident and property damage which may result from any unforeseen circumstances. On the other hand first aid is the immediate care given to any person who sustained either a minor or serious illness or injury in order to save life, prevent permanent impairment and to promote recovery. In this study, introduction; objectives of safety an...

Sep, 2023 pp. 51-59
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Effect of Low-resistance Training on Percent Body Fat of Young-older Male Adults in Samaru, Zaria, Nigeria

Damuesh A A*, E.A GUNEN, Ayo J O, C.E DIKKI

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of low-resistance training on percent body fat (%BF) of young-older male adults in Samaru, Zaria. A repeated-measures experimental research design was used for this study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select young-oldermale adults between the ages of 60 and 69 years, who volunteered to participate in this study. The training intensity ...

Jan, 2024 pp. 53-65