PUBLIC HEALTH PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 1. KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF ORAL HYGIENE AMONG STUDENTS OF CHERUBIM AND...

  » CHAPTER ONE BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1.0 INTRODUCTION Oral hygiene incorporates many of the things we do on a daily basis such as brushing our teeth, flossing and using mouthwash. Most of us however do not recognize how important these things are to our health and think of them only as a way to keep our teeth clean and our breath smelling good. In reality, what cause us to have bad breath or someti...Continue Reading »

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• 2. STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING MALNUTRITION AMONG CHILDREN OF BIRNIN GWARI, BIRNIN GWAR...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Malnutrition in children also known as under nutrition or over nutrition is common globally and result in both short and long term irreversible negative health outcomes including stunted growth which may also be linked to cognitive development deficit, underweight and wasting. The world health organization [who, 2008] estimates that malnutri...Continue Reading »

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• 3. ROLE OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON MALARIA PREVENTION IN ONYEDEGA COMMUNIT...

  » CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1.1 Background of The Study Health education has long been considered as an important approach in the implementation of community based malaria prevention and control intervention in Sub – Sahara Africa (SSA). Health education in malaria prevention and control intervention traditionally has been championed through radio education, newspaper advertisement, talk shows,...Continue Reading »

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• 4. IMPACT OF PUBLIC PIT LATRINE ON THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE RESIDING IN BIRNIN GWAR...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY David (2012) stated that, A pit toilet is a types of toilet that collect human faeces in a hole in the ground, they either use water or not water one to three liters per flush with pour – flush put latrines. When properly but and maintained they can decrease the spread of diseases by reducing the environment from open defecation. This decr...Continue Reading »

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• 5. THE BENEFIT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING CARE IN OKENE GENERA...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY An effective intervention against maternal mortality exists yet millions of pregnant women die of preventable complication due to lack of knowledge of current government intervention. Antenatal Care is a useful, systematic assessment and follow up of pregnant women that include education, counseling, screening and treatment to assure the best possib...Continue Reading »

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• 6. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLO...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY From the beginning of time drugs have used in every society as human beings search for substance that would sustain and protect them also act on the nervous system to produce pleasurable sensation. (Sunstroke 2005). All All segment of society are affected as no population group is immune to substance abuse and its effects; men and women, people of a...Continue Reading »

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• 7. THE CAUSES OF THE HIGH PREVALENCE OF TYPHOID FEVER AMONG THE STUDENTS OF COLLEGE...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Typhoid fever caused by salmonella entericaserotyphi (S. typhi) remains a major health problem globally. It affects about 21.7 million people, with 217,000 deaths occurring worldwide on annual basis (Crump &Minized, 2010). Transmission of the bacterium is mainly through ingestion of faccal contaminated food and water (Gonzalez, Marshall % Gunn, ...Continue Reading »

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• 8. IMPORTANCE OF EXCLUSIVE BREAST FEEDING ON THE HEALTH OF AN INFANT IN IDAH LOCAL ...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Over the last couple of decades, there has been an increasing interest in the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding as the ‘best’ feeding method for newborns. This, to a large extent, has been inspired by mounting scientific evidence on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding in reducing infant morbidity and mortality. In resource limited settings where po...Continue Reading »

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• 9. THE ATTITUDE OF PEOPLE TOWARDS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN UHUNWONDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Preventive healthcare is especially important given the worldwide rise in prevalence of chronic diseases and deaths from these diseases. There are many methods for prevention of disease. One of them is prevention of teenage smoking through information giving. It is recommended that adults and children aim to visit their doctor for regular check ups, even if they feel healt...Continue Reading »

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• 10. MANAGEMENT OF FRACTURE OF TIBIA PLATEAU IN UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN TEACHING HOSPITA...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Tibia plateau is one of the most critical load bearing areas in the human body, fractures of the plateau affect knee alignment, stability and motion. Early detect and appropriated treatment of these fractures are critical for minimizing patient disability and reducing the risk of documented complications, particularly posttraumatic arthritis. Sir Astley cooper first descri...Continue Reading »

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• 11. REFERRAL PRACTICES AND OUTCOMES FOR CHILD ILLNESSES AT FIRST-LEVEL HEALTH FACILI...

  » Abstract Background: Referral is a crucial component of primary care and when appropriately carried out is believed to result in favourable outcome of illnesses. This study sought to determine the reasons and outcomes of Paediatric (under five) referrals from first level health facilities, and the factors influencing the outcomes.Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in six ...Continue Reading »

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• 12. KNOWLEDGE,PREVALENCE AND AWARENESS OF CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC IN NIGERIA

  » ABSTRACT 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 Wuhan, China Scientists and public health officials are working hard to identify the source of the SARS CoV 2 which is t...Continue Reading »

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• 13. The harmattan phenomenon and its effect on the environment

  » Chapter one Introduction 1.1Background of the study The harmattan season occurs from November to early March in the Gulf of Guinea. It is characterized by a very cold–dry (9°C) and dust laden wind, blowing northeast and west off the Sahara desert into the Gulf of Guinea, towards the Caribbean and South America. The harmattan season differs from winter because it is characterized by cold&...Continue Reading »

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• 14. FACTORS AFFECTING THE UPTAKE OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES: A...

  » Chapter one Introduction 1.1Background of the study Family planning is widely acknowledged as an important intervention towards achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) four (4) and five (5) as it has proven to reduce maternal and child mortality. Family planning can prevent unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Some family planning methods such as condom usage can protect individuals fr...Continue Reading »

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• 15. AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION TO ONDO STATE CONTRIBUTORY HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME AMON...

  » Chapter one Introduction Background of the study Health services are judged to be unsatisfactory and inadequate in meeting the needs and demands of the public as reflected by the poor state of health of the population (FMOH, 1998). It is realistic to argue that some of the deaths and serious illnesses which occur among Nigerians are due to conditions which are easily preventable with simple remedi...Continue Reading »

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• 16. The Health Implications Of Sexual Behaviours Among Adolescent

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1. Background to the Study Adolescents constitute an important proportion of the population of Nigeria, they are classified by WHO to be individuals within the ages of 10 to 19 years (Patton et al., 2009). It is a delicate stage that presents with challenges especially that of sexual and reproductive health due to the developmental changes (Bankole, et al., 2006). It is im...Continue Reading »

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• 17. EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATION METHODS IN MOBILIZING PEOPLE FOR POLIO IMMUNIZATI...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Immunization remains one of the most cost effective public health strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine preventable diseases. Routine Immunization (RI) has contributed immensely to significant reduction in mortality from these vaccine preventable diseases among children. Globally, it is estimated that about two to ...Continue Reading »

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• 18. INFLUENCE OF POLLUTION ON HEALTH OF FEMALE WORKERS IN INDUSTRIAL AREA

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study By definition, pollution is destructive—a lot of something in an inappropriate spot. In fitting amounts, some past poisons are advantageous. Phosphates and other plant supplements are basic to amphibian life; a lot of these supplements, nonetheless, and eutrophication results. Carbon dioxide in the environment assists keep the earth sufficient...Continue Reading »

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• 19. INVESTIGATION OF THE COVID-19 SAFETY COMPLIANCE LEVEL OF TRANSPORT COMPANIES IN ...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY The global impact of corona virus has been well documented. This outbreak was deemed a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11th March 2020. As at December 2020, there have been cases confirmed in over 203 countries, areas or territories, according to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2020). The outbreak of this virus in Nigeria brou...Continue Reading »

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• 20. INVESTIGATING THE COVID-19 SAFETY COMPLANCE LEVEL IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Coronavirus pandemic 2019 (COVID 19) is the latest infectious disease to develop rapidly worldwide (Van Doremalen, 2020), to the extent of a severe global pandemic [McDowel, 2020]. The etiologic agent of COVID 19 is the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV 2), which emerged in Wuhan, China [WHO, 2020]. The outbreak of coronaviru...Continue Reading »

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