Volume 10 (2025)

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Research Article

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENT-ATHLETES TEAM COHESION AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE IN UNIVERSITIES IN THE NORTH - EAST ZONE, NIGERIA

Gurama B. N^*, Noku T., Bulus, T., Hassan B

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between student-athletes team cohesion and sports performance in Universities in the North - East Zone Nigeria. Two objectives were set which leads to formulating research questions. The design of the study was correlational design. Similarly, a null hypothesis was tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The population for the study comprised ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 91-102

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ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF ROLE AMBIGUITY AMONG EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS OF NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS ON SPORTS DEVELOPMENT 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 Ambiguity 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 forty two (42) registered National Sports Federations in Nigeria. The population of the study was six hundred and thirty (630). Purposive and simple random samp...

Jul, 2025 pp. 1-10

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ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS ON PROVISIONS AND SENSITIZATIONS TOWARDS CHILDHOOD DISEASES PREVENTION AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Yau U^*, Abdullahi Z, Ibrahim A, Aliyu K, Hamza S

This study assess the community based organizations on provision and sensitization towards childhood diseases prevention among mothers of under-five children in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Two (2) research questions and two (2) hypotheses were developed and tested in this study. Descriptive design of survey type was used for this study. The population of the study area was 9,032,200, mothers of under-f...

Jul, 2025 pp. 82-90

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Research Article

CLIMATE CHANGE, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS: STRATEGIES FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE

Arrigasiyyu Y. Y^*, Saifullah, M. A

Climate change presents a growing threat to public health, particularly through its impact on infectious diseases. As global temperatures rise, patterns of disease transmission are shifting, creating new challenges for public health systems worldwide. This review examines the intersection of climate change, infectious diseases, and public health preparedness, proposing strategies for building resi...

Jul, 2025 pp. 11-15

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Research Article

EFFECTS OF 12-WEEK JOGGING PROGRAMME ON SKILLRELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPONENTS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SAFANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Na Allah A. S.^*, Khalid Y. S

This study investigated the effects of a structured 12-week jogging programme on skillrelated physical fitness components (power, agility, and speed) among senior secondary school students in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State, Nigeria. Using a randomised controlled trial design, 50 participants aged 15-21 years were purposively selected from 569 students across two schools: Community Day...

Jul, 2025 pp. 16-26

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Research Article

IMPACT OF SYSTEMATIC DESENSITIZATION AND RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVOUR TECHNIQUES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIVE ANXIETY AMONG FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN JALINGO, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

Gurama B. N^*, Noku T., Beki H., Tikon B.

This study investigated the impact of systematic desensitization and rational emotive behavour Techniques in the management of competitive anxiety among football players in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. Three groups of players consisting of Control, Experimental I (Rational emotive technique) and Experimental II (Systematic Desensitization) were selected. The average age of players involved in t...

Jul, 2025 pp. 27-49

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Research Article

EFFECT OF ROPE SKIPPING ON WAIST-TO-HIP RATIO (WHR) AMONG MALE STUDENTS OF DEMONSTRATION SECONDARY SCHOOL, FCE, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE

Audu T^*, Dikki, C E, Yahaya ABDULLAHI, Balarabe, J.

The purpose of this study was to assess the Effect of Rope Skipping on waist to hip ratio (WHR) Among Male Students of Demonstration Secondary School, FCE, Zaria, Kaduna State''. 25 selected participants undergoing a secondary education at Demonstration Secondary School Federal College of Education Zaria, Kaduna State were used for the study. They were 12 to 15 years old. All the participants sele...

Jul, 2025 pp. 74-81

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Research Article

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF COVID 19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG PRIMARY HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN KANO STATE

Ahmad I.^*, Abdu, M.

Knowledge and Practice of Covid 19 Preventive measures among Primary Health Care workers of Kano State State. Three numbers of research questions were raised and Three numbers of sub hypotheses were tested. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all primary health care workers in Kano state which was estimated to be 20900 out of which 387 parti...

Jul, 2025 pp. 65-73

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Research Article

EFFECTIVENESS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE HEALTH EDUCATION ON STUDENTS' ECONOMIC OUTCOMES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI

Galka J. K^*, Galleon Z. H, Umaru Musa, Getso A. S, Kaidal A.

Drug abuse among college students poses significant challenges not only to public health but also to their economic well-being. This study investigated the impact of an eight-week health education intervention aimed at reducing substance abuse and its subsequent effects on students' economic outcomes at the University of Maiduguri. While previous research indicated that substance use prevention pr...

Jul, 2025 pp. 57-64

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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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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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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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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