This study investigated assessment of the utilization of primary health care service in Eti- Osa Community development area, Lagos State, Nigeria. The broad objective of the study is to examine the awareness and factors affecting the utilization utilization of primary health care service Eti- Osa Community development area, Lagos State, Nigeria. The study made use of descriptive research design and employed evaluative quantitative analysis method. Primary source of data was used in carry out...
As we go through our daily lives, we often hear the terms "heart attack" and "cardiac arrest" used interchangeably. While both are medical emergencies related to the heart, they are two distinct conditions that require different treatments. Understanding the difference between them can potentially save lives.In this article we will find the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest
This paper examines the ethical, legal, cultural, and technological perspectives surrounding assisted suicide. It compares approaches in countries where assisted suicide is legal, such as The Netherlands and Switzerland, with countries where it is prohibited, including Egypt and France. The research incorporates national and local perspectives, including interviews with experts and religious organizations, to explore societal attitudes and regulations. Additionally, the paper highlights how t...
Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a critical factor influencing effective nursing practice. It plays a vital role in managing interpersonal relationships, delivering compassionate care, and handling the emotional demands of healthcare environments. Despite its importance, there is limited empirical data on the knowledge and application of EI among nurses in Nigerian tertiary healthcare institutions. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, selfperception, and...
INTRODUCTION: Emotional intelligence is important to health care delivery among nurses and can help in solving some of the difficulties that may arise in bedside nursing. This study delves into the assessment of emotional intelligence on healthcare delivery among nurses at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Nigeria. METHOD: Through a descriptive cross-sectional qualitative study, data was collected from 150 nurses to assess their knowledge of emotional intelligence, it...
The work was focused on discovering bioactive secondary metabolites present in a Marine fungus , Nigrispora spp. The antioxidant activity as well as the antimicrobial property of the various fractions of the extract were determined. The study revealed that the fungi under study did not show significant antioxidant activity however showed Antimicrobial activity.
The contamination of food with heavy metals is a significant concern due to the potential health risks if not addressed. This study focuses on assessing the levels of heavy metal pollution in fish samples obtained from two cold rooms in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Fish contamination may originate from aquatic environments, storage conditions, industrial waste, agricultural activities, or geochemical structures, all of which impact water quality and aquatic species. Three types of fish samples f...
Background: The trio of obesity, hypothyroidism, and hypertension can act as a strong synergistic risk factor through parameters, like elevated serum leptin and lipoprotein (a) and decreased adiponectin levels, for the development of atherosclerotic diseases. Very few studies have focused on the effects of yoga/pranayama on these parameters among obese hypothyroid patients with hypertension. Hence, the present research work was carried out to evaluate the effects of 6 months of yoga and...
ABSTRACT Money has mass circulation among the general public and hence has the potential to transmit disease-causing microorganisms. Categories of pathogenic microorganisms that have been found on money notes include bacteria, fungi, parasites, moulds, yeast, and some viruses. It has been observed that banknotes provide a large surface area for the breeding of pathogenic microbes, resulting in a high load of infectious agents, which can give rise to diseases such as meningitis, pneumonia, tub...
This thesis is based on an anlaysis of adolsecents’ discursive construction of sexuality. Its main objective is to gain an understanding of the world of adolescents sexuality. Worldwide, studies on sexual behaviour among adolescents indicate that a significant number of adolescents are becoming sexually active at an early age. Whereas it is true that culture and language use fundamentally influence sexuality by creating and communicating values, norms, and expectations regarding sexual rela...
Abstract/Overview The purpose of this study was to determine influence of social support on adolescents’ career development. The sample consisted of 358 secondary school students from year one to year four. The students were surveyed on measures of career development and perceived social support. The results show that there was a positive relationship between perceived social support and career decision making self-efficacy (r=-.237, p
Abstract/Overview Use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs (i.e., substance use) is a leading cause of global health burden for 10-to-24-year-olds, according to the World Health Organization’s index of number of years of life lost, leading international health organizations to prioritize the prevention of substance use before it escalates in adolescence. Pathways defined by childhood externalizing symptoms and internalizing symptoms identify precursors to frequent substance use toward which inte...
Abstract/Overview Drug resistance has been identified as one of the factors that lead to severe malaria and high mortality as observed in malaria endemic areas. The main objective of this study was to establish the factors that contribute to essential drug resistance in the treatment of malaria in Rachuonyo District, Kenya. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected among 380 respondents including health care providers, people seeking malaria treatment and Community Own Resource (CORPs...
Abstract/Overview The aim of the study was to establish the relationship of birth order and conduct disorders among secondary school students in Nakuru county, Nakuru municipality, Kenya. This study was conducted for both male and female students. A total of 317 students participated. The study had 51.7% males and 48.3% females. Further, 21.5% were first borns, 58% middle and 20.5% were last borns. Study tools included the questionnaire. The study established a statistically significant rela...
Abstract/Overview The present study examined differences and similarities between Kenyan mothers and fathers in attributions regarding successes and failures in caregiving situations and progressive versus authoritarian attitudes.