CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Birth defects, also known as congenital anomalies or congenital disorders, are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth. They encompass a wide range of conditions, affecting various organ systems such as the heart, nervous system, limbs, and more. Birth defects are a pressing public health concern globally, … Read more
As part of their treatment, medical professionals—particularly nurses—must educate patients. There is far more focus on nurses’ roles since they interact with patients more frequently than any other member of the healthcare team. Daly (2009) (2009) (2009) (2009) According to research, nurses are the ones that educate patients the most. Oermann MH, Dammeyer JA, Harris … Read more
ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSIVE MEASURES OF NIGERIA GOVERNMENT TOWARDS THE EMERGING TRENDS OF CONVID19 ABSTRACT In a bid to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Nigerian economy, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced six policy measures that include the creation of a N50 billion credit facility for households and small and medium … Read more
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Coronaviruses are … Read more
KNOWLEDGE,PREVALENCE AND AWARENESS OF CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC IN NIGERIA PROJECT OVERVIEW Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are normally transmitted between animals and people. The COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. It was first reported to WHO on the 31st of December, 2019 in … Read more
Hand Washing Knowledge and Practices Among Public Primary schools in Nigeria Introduction Attitudes are very influential in determining hand washing practice among children which can depend on their belief and can be regarded as determinants of people’s behavior, therefore, it is very important to modify people’s beliefs (catalina Lopez-Quintero, 2009). Caregivers’ attitude towards hand washing … Read more
Prevalence of HIV/AIDS Among Adult Donors INTRODUCTION Laboratory testing to identify HIV infection has been used throughout the world for over 20 years, and continues to be a major intervention in protecting recipients of blood and tissues (Constantine et al., 2005). Serological screening of donor blood for HIV antibodies remains a critical component in identifying … Read more
Accessing the relationship between lifestyle and health problems suffered by the people CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study An individual‟s health depends alot on their lifestyle. Maintaining physical and mental health is crucial to an individual‟s longevity. The more time spent on hygiene, physical fitness, and diet regulation, the healthier lifestyle they have. Those … Read more
Incidence And Causes Of Infants Mortality In Nigeria.A Study of Obi L.G.A, Benue State ABSTRACT Despite modest improvements in child health outcomes during the 20th century, infant and child mortality rates remain unacceptably high in Nigeria. Infant and child mortality rate in Benue State is a major concern as the State recorded 88 deaths per … Read more
Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among University undergraduates in Nigeria CHAPTER ONE/Introduction Background to the Study Overweight and obesity are the most common nutritional disorder of recent years, despite the knowledge on its prevention; health implications and advancement in its treatment, there seem to be a number of new cases each … Read more