Editorial
Explore the January 2024 Edition
On behalf of the Editorial Board of NigeriaSchool Health Journal, it is a source of joy to me to present this edition to the reading pleasure of all . The journal is part of my academic life,as I have participated in one form or the other for about three decades in various positions in its editorial board. It gives great pleasures that through dedication and sacrifices it has not ceased to appear to the delight of scholars and good private and institutional libraries.This edition contains sixteen articles and they should be delight to all. Some of the highlights of the contents include;addressing contemporary challenges of school health in Nigeria,assessment of knowledge of risk factors and prevention strategies against monkey pox among secondary school students
Others include: socio-economic issues of climate change on health status of schools,the issues relating security challenges and mental health of students ,global phenomenon of health equity and inequity and socio-demographic correlates of psychoactive substance abuse among adolescents,awareness of preventive measures of accident among primary school pupils as well as knowledge, attitude and risk perception as predictors of hepatitis B risk behaviour among undergraduates.As usual, I thank our article contributors as well as scholars who peer reviewed the articles for this edition.I commend this edition,to the reading pleasure of all.
Prof.O.A. Moronkola, FIMPD, FNSHA, MNAE, JP.
Editor-in -Chief
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Health Equity
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Climate Change
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Adolescent Health
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School Research
Insights from Leading Scholars and Educators
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Innovations in School Health: January 2024 Edition
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- KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTION PRACTICES OF LASSA FEVER AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN BADAGRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATELigali, Lateefat A, Akeredolu, Oluwole. A & Osafehinti, Abosede J. Dept of Human Kinetics, Sports & Health Education Faculty of Education, Lagos State University, Ojo. Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge, and prevention practices of Lassa fever among health professionals in Badagry local Government Area of Lagos. The population of… Read more: KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTION PRACTICES OF LASSA FEVER AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN BADAGRY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE
- PERCEIVED BARRIERS TO HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF PREGNANT WOMEN INFECTED WITH STIs IN DELTA STATENjoku, P.N, Aganbi, O.P., Ojide, R. N., Ilo, C. I. Elom N. A, Ogwuoke, A. C. & Nwankwo G.A.Dept. of Public Health, Madonna University, Elele and Dept. of Human Kinetic and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakliki. Abstract Pregnant women infected with STIs sometime do not meeting up with their routine antenatal checkups due to… Read more: PERCEIVED BARRIERS TO HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF PREGNANT WOMEN INFECTED WITH STIs IN DELTA STATE
- ADDRESSING THE CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES OF SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION IN NIGERIA Akerele, Stephen Segun & Agbonlahor Nafisa Loveth, Dept of Human Kinetics & Health Education Faculty of Education, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State. Abstract The recent National School Health Policy (NSHP) and implementation guideline, government has much concerned and attention to school health education mainly to appraise, protect and promote the health of the school… Read more: ADDRESSING THE CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES OF SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
- STRESS MANAGEMENT IN THE WORK PLACE: KEY TO HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESSMakinde, Oluwayemisi A. Dept of Human Kinetics and Health Education, National Open University, Abuja. Abstract Life is full of demands, frustrations, expectations and deadlines. These and many more have made stress a lifestyle crisis. Stress has been known to be eustress or distress, depending on one’s ability to handle life situations as they come by.… Read more: STRESS MANAGEMENT IN THE WORK PLACE: KEY TO HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS
- DEMENTIA AMONG THE EDLDERLY: PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS AND COPING MECHANISMOdelola, J.O,Famuyiwa S.A, & Oluwagbemi, Oluwayemisi. O, Dept of Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Abstract Health as a quality of life and indispensable asset is desirable by all and at all ages including advanced age. Healthy aged are of high value especially in the African culture as they are endowed with… Read more: DEMENTIA AMONG THE EDLDERLY: PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS AND COPING MECHANISM
- ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF RISK FACTORS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES OF MONKEY POX AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATEAdegbite Saidat Bola Dept of Primary Education, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta. Abstract This study sought to investigates the assessment of knowledge on risk factors and prevention strategies of monkey pox among secondary school students in Odeda Local Government, Ogun. Monkeypox is endemic in Western Africa, primarily circulating within unknown animal hosts but emerging periodically… Read more: ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF RISK FACTORS AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES OF MONKEY POX AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE
- AN OVERVIEW OF EARLY CHILD MARRIAGE AND ITS CHALLENGESUjiro Igbudu & Enabulele Bawa Hiqmat Dept of Health, Safety and Environmental, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State Abstract The paper examined the challenges posed by early child marriage in the Nigerian Constitution, and human right law. The article then focuses on the health risks involved in early pregnancies and, specifically,… Read more: AN OVERVIEW OF EARLY CHILD MARRIAGE AND ITS CHALLENGES
- SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HEALTH STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEACHERS IN UDU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATEErumi, B.S.U. & Aghanenu R.N. Dept of Health and Safety Education, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka. Abstract This study is a survey research design that assessed the socio-economic relationship of climate change on health status of Teachers in Secondary schools in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The study seeks to determine… Read more: SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HEALTH STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEACHERS IN UDU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
- SECURITY CHALLENGES AND MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS IN OYO EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE Oluokun Adewumi Esther Dept of Physical and Health Education, Federal College of Educatio (Special) ,Oyo ,Oyo State Abstract Security is described as a state of stability and continuity of livelihood (stable and steady income), predictability of daily life (knowing what to expect), protection from crime (feeling safe), and freedom from psychological harm (safety or protection… Read more: SECURITY CHALLENGES AND MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS IN OYO EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE
- GLOBAL PHENOMENON OF HEALTH EQUITY AND INEQUITY: ATTENTION ON NIGERIANS ENVIRONMENT1 Okueso Samuel Adesina &2Johnson Fejoh 1Human Kinetics and Health Education Dept, Olabisi Onabanjo University. 2Institute of Education Olabisi Onabanjo University, Faculty of Education Abstract This review examines the significant disparities in global health status, particularly highlighting the pronounced inequities between rural and urban areas in Nigeria, as well as between developed and developing nations of… Read more: GLOBAL PHENOMENON OF HEALTH EQUITY AND INEQUITY: ATTENTION ON NIGERIANS ENVIRONMENT
- SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN EDO SOUTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF EDO STATEOdigie, Eunice&Igbudu, Ujiro Dept of Health, Safety and Environmental Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State Abstract Psychoactive substance abuse among adolescents has emerged as a significant public health concern globally, with profound implications for the mental and physical well-being of young individuals. The study examined the socio-demographic correlates of psychoactive… Read more: SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN EDO SOUTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF EDO STATE
- AWARENESS OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF ACCIDENT AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN OYO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATESalaam, Abass Ayobami & Ogunsola , Mufutau Tijani Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Abstract This study examined the awareness of preventive measures of accident among primary school pupils in Oyo West Local Government Area of Oyo State with a view to providing pupils’ activities in achieving high level safety at all settings.This study adopted the… Read more: AWARENESS OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF ACCIDENT AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN OYO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
- KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND RISK PERCEPTION AS PREDICTORS OF HEPATITIS B RISK BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADANSeun Ewaola Olaledanmi, & DR. S. A. Famuyiwa 1Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Secretataria Ibadan1 2Department of Health Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan2 Abstract The study investigated knowledge, attitude and risk perception as predictors of HBV risk behaviour among undergraduates in the University of Ibadan. The descriptive survey design was used with all… Read more: KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND RISK PERCEPTION AS PREDICTORS OF HEPATITIS B RISK BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
- AN OVERVIEW OF MUMPS AND ITS COMPLICATIONSUjiro Igbudu & Abijor Okiemute Franka, Dept of Health, Safety and Environmental Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State Abstract Mumps is contagious viral infection that can cause complications such as meningitis, deafness and infertility. In particular, mumps has been associated with orchitis, or inflammatory of the testicles, which can lead… Read more: AN OVERVIEW OF MUMPS AND ITS COMPLICATIONS
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE AS PRECURSORS OF WELLBEING OF MENOPAUSAL WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITYO. A. Moronkola1,2 ,O.A.Moronkola1,3 and Abiola A. Omokhabi2 National Institute for Sports, Surulere, Lagos1, Dept of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan2 Dept .of Health Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.3 Abstract Ageing or menopausal women do come up with variety of physical, psychological and social health related challenges in various community settings including educational institutions. This paper… Read more: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE AS PRECURSORS OF WELLBEING OF MENOPAUSAL WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY
- KNOWLEDGE OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PRACTICE OF UNSAFE ABORTION AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATES IN LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY.Ogunbamowo, Waliu Babatunde; Ashon, Daniel Oluwatobi & Oladipupo Basirat Olushola Department of Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education, Lagos State University,Ojoo. Abstract Reproductive health is the complete state of human in all matters that concerns the reproductive system. This study examined level of knowledge of reproductive health and practice of unsafe abortion among female undergraduates… Read more: KNOWLEDGE OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PRACTICE OF UNSAFE ABORTION AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATES IN LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY.