Editorial to Volume 37, No 2 June 2025
A big congratulation to SHEPAN (formerly NSHA) for the 50th anniversary holding at this year’s conference and for the production of 37th edition of this journal. I wish to thank all founders of the association and that of the journal most of those I happened to have met or worked with though many have passed on. They gave all they needed to do to keep the association and the journal alive. We thank God that the legacy they left is religiously being defended despite numerous challenges. I am so glad to be associated with the journal as member of the editorial team for about 25 years. For this edition, there are impactful and informative articles. As usual, I feel highly honoured to see to the release of Volume 37, Number 2, June 2025 edition of this journal to the warm anticipatory hands of its reading public.
This edition is also very educative and contains many articles like; Factors Influencing Mental Health Awareness among Adults in Benin Metropolis, The Role of ICT in Health Promotion (HP): A Perspective on Physical Activity (PA) and Wellness Information, Health Promotion through Adult Education: A Precursors for Sustainable Development, AI-Driven Healthcare: Assessing the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Health Education, Health Promotion and Health Management of Athletes, Emergency Preparedness in School Health Services: A Study of Secondary Schools, Teaching Professionalism in Health Education Towards Growth/Development as Perceived among Tertiary Institutions Health Educators, Effectiveness of School-Based Health Education in Promoting Healthy Behaviours among Adolescents and Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Checking Food Labels among Pre-Service Teachers.
I thank all authors, papers assessors, members of the Editorial Team and our press for their dedication over the years to ensure the continuous production of the journal for the past 36 years despite associated challenges. It is hoped that this edition will meet the needs of students, researchers and policy makers in advancing knowledge in health related issues.
Prof. O. A. Moronkola, JP,FIMPD,FNSHA,MNAE,nssmfe
Editor-in- Chief
In-Depth Research Articles
Comprehensive studies providing evidence-based knowledge to inform and enhance health education practices in schools.
Practical Educational Resources
Tools and materials designed to support educators in delivering effective health education programs and promoting healthy habits.
Expert Community Perspectives
Insights and commentary from experienced health educators sharing best practices and innovative approaches for student well-being.
Volume 37, Number 2 (June), 2025
NIGERIAN SCHOOL HEALTH JOURNAL
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FACTORS INFLUENCING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AMONG ADULTS IN BENIN METROPOLIS
Giwa-Osagie Agharese Mary and Egbon Ajagun Taiwo Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City Abstract The study examined…
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ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION PRACTICES AMONG HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD IN ENUGU SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Ojide R.N.*, Ekengwu B.A.*, Njoku P.N.*, Ugwuoke A.C.*.Erietta O.E.*, Gbaduo C.* *Department of Public Health, Madonna University Nigeria, Elele, River State **Department of health Promotion and…
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WORKPLACE CONDITION AS PREDICTOR FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AMONG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Ashon Daniel Oluwatobi; Oladipupo Basirat Olushola; Ogunbamowo Waliu Babatunde; Igwe Sandra Chidiebere and Jatto Opeyemi Basirat Department of Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education, Lagos State…
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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV IN ETHIOPE WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
E.O. Igudia and J. O. Umuemufo Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City Abstract The study assessed the…
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PREECLAMPSIA AND MATERNAL HEALTH IN BENIN METROPOLIS
Giwa-Osagie Agharese Mary Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City Abstract The study examined pre-eclampsia and maternal health…
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THE ROLE OF ICT IN HEALTH PROMOTION (HP): A PERSPECTIVE ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (PA) AND WELLNESS INFORMATION
E. N. Emeahara*, E. O. Ogueri**, O. Obijekwu***, K. U. Obiora****, G. O. Emeahara*****, and A. Ibhafidon** * Department of Library Archival and Information Studies…
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EXTRINSIC REWARDS AS PREDICTOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AMONG NURSES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRES, LAGOS STATE
Waliu Babatunde Ogunbamowo, Ashon, Daniel Oluwatobi, Oladipupo Basirat Olushola and Adeyemi, Ibrahim Oluwajuwon Department of Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education, Lagos State University Abstract This…
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HEALTH PROMOTION THROUGH ADULT EDUCATION: A PRECUSOR FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Obire Ige Veronica Adult and Non-Formal Education Department, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba Abstract In recent years, the intersection of education and public health has…
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EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION IN PROMOTING HEALTHY BEHAVIOURS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN IJEBU ODE, OGUN STATE
Faleke Mary Abidemi*, Adeware Oluwaseyi Gabriel**, Igbokoyi Adeyemi Victor***, Oparaeke M.I and Odu M.A Dept. of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Tai Solarin University of Education,…
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STRESS EXPERIENCES AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE DISPOSITION OF FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY
Oronsaye O.D. and Erhabor N.I. Health Safety and Environmental Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City Abstract This study was carried out to examine…
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IMPROVING CAREER PROSPECTS OF HEALTH EDUCATION GRADUATES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: NEED FOR CURRICULAR INNOVATION AND REVIEW
Samuel Adesina Okueso*, Ridwan Ademola Adekola* and Habeeb L. Owolabi** *Dept. of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye **Dept. of Human Kinetics and…
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RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EBONYI NORTH SENATORIAL ZONE OF EBONYI STATE
Nwamaka Agbe Elom*, Deborah Nnebuife Alegu** and Njoku Patrick Ogbodo*** *Dept. of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria **David Umahi University…
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EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION AMONG DISCHARGED PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS IN AGBOR ANDWARRI CENTRAL HOSPITALS, DELTA STATE
Onoharigho, Festus Dafe Dept. of Health and Safety Education, Delta State University, Abraka Abstract The study investigated the effect of health education on community reintegration among…
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FACTORS INFLUENCING VIRTUAL AND IN-PATIENT DOCTOR VISITS PREFERENCE AMONG ADULTS IN IJEBU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
Adenuga Emmanuel Akinyemi* and Adebanjo Adedoyin Adewale** * Dept. of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State **Science and Technology Dept., Olabisi Onabanjo University,…
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AI-DRIVEN HEALTHCARE: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH EDUCATION, HEALTH PROMOTION AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT OF ATHLETES
Okanlawon, A.J*., Moronkola O.A.** and Iyanda A.B** *National Institute for Sports, Surulere, Lagos. **Department of Health Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Abstract Artificial intelligence is reshaping every…
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INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR DELIVERING HEALTHCARE IN RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA
Jimoh Femi Olatunji* and Adenuga Emmanuel A.** *Dept. of Physical and Health Education, Federal College of Education Kontagora, Niger State **Dept. of Human Kinetics and Health…
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES: A STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
Onwuama, Mercy. A.C.*, Owolabi, Habeeb L.**, Ajibola, Gbenga S.* and Owolewa, Musiliu* *Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria…
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TRENDS AND PRACTICES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION: THE 21ST CENTURY CHALLENGES
Akerele Stephen Segun and Agbonlahor Nafisa Loveth Dept. of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Abstract The practices and trends occasioned by relevant…
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TEACHING PROFESSIONALISM IN HEALTH EDUCATION TOWARDS GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT AS PERCEIVED AMONG TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS HEALTH EDUCATORS IN DELTA STATE NIGERIA
Ogbe, J.O. Dept. of Health and Safety Education, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State Abstract The study was under taken to assess how much of professionalism…
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EFFECT OF PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT ON PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS
Nwankpa G.E,* Uwana-Abasi, P.A. ** and Amao S. Clement ** *Dept. of Social Work, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan ** Dept. of Sports Management Studies,…
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KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF CHECKING FOOD LABELS AMONG PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Dare, A.A.*, Iyanda A.B.** and Iyanda O.T.*** *Dept. of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo **Dept. of Health Education, University of…
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EXPLORING DRUG REDUCTION CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA: STAKEHOLDER –CENTERED APPROACH
Yusuf Aderonke Naimat* and Sanusi Arimiyau Akanji** *Physical and Health Education Department, Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau. **Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education Department, University of…
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INTRAPERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS AS DETERMINANTS OF UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL TOOLS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION DELIVERY AMONG PRACTITIONERS IN AKINYELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE
Odelola J.O. and Olalekanmi S.E. Department of Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan Abstract Health education delivered by practitioners is pertinent to behavioural…