Volume 10, Issue 1 (January)

Articles in this Issue

10 articles
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Research Article

ACCEPTABILITY OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICE AMONG WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

Ayuba Aboki*, Ahmad Sani Getso, Biu A. A., Umaru Musa, Ibrahim Mohammed

This study was conducted to assess acceptability of immunization among women of childbearing age in Taraba State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, ex-post facto research design was used. A total sample of 400 women of child bearing age in Taraba state, Nigeria were selected from a population of 736,040 through multi-stage sampling procedures comprising of stratified sampling, simple random sampli...

Jan, 2025 pp. 1-10
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Research Article

IMPACT OF ROLE CONFLICT AMONG BOARD MEMBERS OF NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS IN NIGERIA

Adamu, G*, Sani M U, Mubarak U, Hirse A. K, Obiagba E., Mohammed S. L, E.J. Chom

The study was carried out to assess the impact of role Conflict of board members on the development of National Sports Federations in Nigeria. A Survey research design was used to carry out the study. The population of the study comprised of forty-two (42) registered National Sports Federations in Nigeria. It was estimated that the population of Board members is six hundred and thirty (630). Purpo...

Jan, 2025 pp. 11-20
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Research Article

CLIMATE CHANGE, POVERTY AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Arrigasiyyu Y. Y*, Saifullah, M. A

Climate change poses significant threats to vulnerable communities, worsening poverty and negatively impacting health outcomes.This narrative review examines the intersection of climate change, poverty, and health outcomes in these communities. By synthesizing peer-reviewed literature and other reputable sources, this paper highlights the complex relationships and feedback loops between these fact...

Jan, 2025 pp. 21-29
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Research Article

A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE OF ORAL HYGIENE: A NEED FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BICHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KANO STATE, NIGERIA.

Ubale I.*, Abdu, M., Jamilu, L. A.

Oral health education plays a critical role in preventive dentistry, equipping students with essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills for maintaining optimal oral hygiene. Secondary school students are particularly susceptible to oral health risks due to lifestyle habits, limited access to dental care, and inadequate health literacy. Early interventions can instill positive lifelong oral health ...

Jan, 2025 pp. 30-37
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Research Article

RISKY BEHAVIOURS IN SPORTS AND MITIGATING STRATEGIES FOR TERTIARY INSTITUTION ATHLETES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Mbadi-Oli, A. G.*, Ogar, E. E., 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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Research Article

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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Research Article

HUMAN KINETICS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION: AN ATTEMPT TO SHAPE NIGERIA

Jafar, S.*, Aisha U. Z., Musaiyib, N., Haneefa A. U., Ukasha, Y.

Nigeria faces significant poverty challenges exacerbated by regional disparities. In an attempt to shape Nigeria, this paper reviews the intersection of Human Kinetics and poverty alleviation in limiting its coverage Northern Nigeria. It emphasized the role of physical activity and sports in addressing socio-economic challenges. Human Kinetics. This review synthesizes existing literature on how ph...

Jan, 2025 pp. 58-64
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Research Article

EFFECTS OF EIGHT (8) WEEKS CARDIO EXERCISE ON FORCE EXPIRATORY VOLUME OF OVERWEIGHT MALE ADOLESCENTS IN YADIN GARUN-KURAMA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Balarabe, J.*, Suleiman, U. O, Kingsley, J. I, Ubaidu A, Achikasim, N.C.M, J.A GWANI

This study assessed the effects of eight (8) weeks Cardio Exercise on forced expiratory volume (FEV1) of overweight male adolescents in Yadin Garun Kurama, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Twenty-eight (28) male adolescents were selected from the total population of 87 students. The participants were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria 2 2 which included BMI between 25.0 kg/m and 29.9kg/m...

Jan, 2025 pp. 65-72
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Research Article

EFFECTS OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION PROGRAMME ON UTILIZATION OF PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE AMONG FEMALE ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN SABON GARI, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Thomas, M*, Aende, T. M., Umaru M., Suleiman M.A, Akorede S. N.

The study examined the effects of health education intervention programme on utilization of preventive strategies against sexual violence among female adolescent students in Sabon Gari, Kaduna State Nigeria. The study employed Quasi-experimental research design. The population of the study comprised adolescent female students in Sabon Gari local government in Kaduna State which are 19,369. Two pur...

Jan, 2025 pp. 73-82
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Research Article

ASSESSMENT OF EMOTIONAL HEALTH CHALLENGES OF UNDERGRADUATES OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA KADUNA STATE

Akorede S. N.*, IBRAHIM, M., HUSSAINI, I.M., MOHAMMED, U., BELLO, U., HARUNA, M.

Emotional health plays a crucial role in the overall well-being and academic success of undergraduates. This study assessed the emotional health challenges faced by undergraduates at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State. The research raised one research question and formulate one hypothesis, tested using Chi-square. A mixed-method approach was adopted, utilizing surveys and interview...

Jan, 2025 pp. 83-89
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