The spread of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has continued to rise in Nigeria despite all scientifically proven preventive measures. Factors militating against and control efforts are yet be addressed thus study examined COVID-19 pandemic within first two months outbreak its challenges. Data from daily updates Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) were graphically used describe trend while facts both verified online print media reports on assess Outcome showed a steady increase one...

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed the way various jobs are done globally. In journalism, AI been increasingly adopted in recent time newsrooms, with tasks such as content generation, data analysis, and social media management being automated. This trend sparked concerns among journalists all over world, including Nigeria, particularly Ebonyi State, on possibility machines taking their no distant time. study investigated how practicing perceive security job face emerging...

Pupils with intellectual disabilities often face challenges in achieving academic success, and low self-esteem may contribute to this struggle. While is recognized as an important factor for achievement, its specific impact on pupils remains underexplored. This study examined correlate of performance some schools Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was employed select 22 schools. Instrument Data collection a structured questionnaire titled Self-Esteem Academic Performance...

Pregnancy is usually a God blessings and welcome development when it occurs at the appropriate time during wedlock among couples in marriage. On contrary, may trigger serious health, social economic consequences if unintended, outside of or adolescent’s secondary schools. The study explored prevalence unintended pregnancy female adolescents Anambra State: Its Risk Protective Factors. This was cross-sectional quantitative survey research design conducted 240 adolescents/adults state. A semi...

This study investigated the perceived knowledge of benefits and extent exercise sports participation for health promotion among adolescents/adults in Ebonyi state. was cross-sectional quantitative survey research design conducted 252 A semi structured questionnaire using purposive/continence sampling instrument method used data collection. The analysis done mean (x) standard deviation to answer questions, t-test statistics test hypothesis at 0.05 level significance. results shows that...

Healthcare waste which consists of materials generated at healthcare facilities is hazardous to both the environment and human life. However, many people are unaware dangers medical wastes. Previous studies have neglected assessment level awareness attitude health workers toward waste. Therefore, this study assesses about their its implications. The study, employed cross-sectional design with 334 participants, was conducted in Southeast Nigeria. Data collection through questionnaire in-depth...

Background: Peoples’ life and quality of health are usually dependent on the cultural practices norms community.
 Objectives: This study investigated Female Genital Mutilation Practices Associated Factors among Married Women in Ebonyi State Nigeria.
 Methods: The descriptive survey research design was adopted for study. conducted from August 2019 to January 2020. Out 260 questionnaires distributed, only 7 copies were discarded a total 253 women drawn through multi-stage sampling...

COVID-19 infection has continued to pose a very serious health threat mankind globally despite all efforts geared toward curbing its spread. More worrisome recently is the report from different parts of world on re-infection those treated and recovered with COVID -19 patients thus making containment virus even more difficult. Of fact that lung, vital human organ major site being attacked by cases. If quick action not taken early enough, it may lead outright death patient. A lung infection,...

INTRODUCTION: Mental health (MH) effect caused by climate change, particularly on adolescents and adults is a call for concern. This study aimed at exploring the effects of change mental Undergraduates Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. 
 METHODS: An institutional based cross-sectional was adopted. The population consisted 10,000 students. sample 216 undergraduates. instrument self-structured questionnaire titled: Effect Climate Change Health (ECCMHQ). Data...

This perspective paper critically examines the escalating cases of Lassa fever (LF) in Nigeria and its implications for global health. Recent data shows a worrisome upward trend LF Africa's most populous country, with each passing year's surpassing previous one. The annual peak generally aligns dry season, suggesting correlation environmental conditions. explores factors contributing to spread recurrence LF, including presence Mastomys rats, which facilitate direct transmission virus (LASV)...

Human rights have been threatened in recent years globally especially Nigeria where human situation has continued to deteriorate. This study investigated promotion the south east and influence of Christian religious education among primary school teachers. The adopted descriptive cross sectional research design. population comprised all public teachers CRS from five South-East states Nigeria. researchers selected only 100 professional trained CRE using accidental sampling techniques....

Background: Low adoption of exclusive breast feeding among mothers and its impact on the infants has been attributed to several factors. The im study was assess breastfeeding practices predictors women attending child care immunization services at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AE-FUTHA). Methods: design this is cross-sectional survey. population comprised 2100 who registered for from month January-March, 2023. Convenience sampling technique used in selecting...

The study focused on assessment of physical activity, feeding and toileting practices among aged people in Ebonyi State. Three research questions guided the study. A survey design was adopted for population 79,280. sample size 395 which were drawn using convenience/purposive sampling technique. Instrument data collection structured questionnaire. Data collected analysed mean standard deviation. result from revealed high activities, recommended that there is need more provision effective...

Self-concept has been consistently considered as a significant predictor of exercise behaviours and physical activity participation among people. This study examined the influence self-concept on academic staff some selected Universities in Southwest Nigeria. An institutional-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from September 2023 through February 2024 to investigate population 3,199 The sample comprised 1800 participants proportionate sampling. A questionnaire instrument used for...

Health workers particularly radiographers have continuously faced with various occupational hazards due to the environment that is associated unsafe working conditions and lack of protective equipment. This study aimed explore knowledge practice safety among diagnostic in university Port Harcourt teaching hospital, Rivers state. The adopted descriptive cross-sectional study, a questionnaire was instrument used collect data from 226 radiographers. Data analyzed using SPSS version 25.0....

Sports can be beneficial to people globally, particularly Nigerian as nation, in alleviating poverty, economic recovery and job creations. The paper assessed the roles of sport mitigating rising poverty among youths Ebonyi State, amidst subsidy removal Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for study. population study consisted all 73690 Abakaliki metropolis State. sample size 125 selected using topman method. semi-structured questionnaire titled, “Roles sports eradication...

Conflict is an integral part of day- to-day life because when people live, associate and work together as a group, conflict inevitable. The study determined predictors youth’s in ebonyi state the perspective Christian religion on managements. adopted descriptive cross-sectional survey research design. population comprised all youths affected communities State, while total three hundred (300) were selected using purposive sampling technique. Structured questionnaire instrument used for data...

Background: Menstrual hygiene is an aspect of sexuality education that people do not want to discuss publicly. Because this most adolescent girl are bereaved knowledge about menstrual practices. Therefore, the present study attempted ascertain and practices among secondary school girls in Ebonyi state, Nigeria.Methods: This was institutional based cross-sectional conducted from 11th July 9th September 2021 Ikwo local government area, State, Nigeria. Data were collected 400 participant using...

Aims: This study aimed at determining the extent of premarital sex practices among secondary school adolescents in Ikwo Local Government Area Ebonyi State. Its objectives were to reveal which students engage area and how such can propel risky behaviors them.
 Study Design: The descriptive survey research design was adopted for study.
 Methodology: Multi-stage sampling procedure used select 844 study. Information retrieved from field through questionnaire administration. Means...

This study determined the perceived impact of psychological Skills and self-confidence among male soccer players in tertiary institutions Ebonyi State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for study. The population one hundred forty (140) respondents (38 Coaches 102 Soccer players). same number served as sample due to smallness size. A structured questionnaire instrument used data collection. had a reliability coefficient 0.89. Two questions guided two null hypotheses were tested...

The high burden of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in Nigeria underscores the need for electronic health. This study determined knowledge utilization e-Health care delivery among health professionals federal teaching hospital Abakaliki (FETHA) Ebonyi State. A self-developed questionnaire was used study. Two specific objectives with four null –hypotheses were postulated to guide Out a population 2092 workers FETHA, 209 representing 10% drawn through multistage sampling technique...

Background: The emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in developing countries including Nigeria underscores the need for electronic health (e-Health) to improve care delivery. This study thus determined knowledge socio-demographic differentials of e-Health delivery among professionals Federal Teaching Hospital Abakalik (FETHA) Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
 Methods: descriptive research design a self-developed questionnaire was used study. Three objectives with three questions two null...

Background: Globally, suicidal behaviour is seen as a growing public health problem, However, little known about the suicide ideation and its risk factors among secondary school adolescent in Ebonyi State. Suicidal thought negatively impacts quality of life, physical, mental well-being students. research on students low- middle-income countries are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to explore State, Nigeria.
 Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was conducted assess...