Editorial to Volume 36, No 1 January 2024
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
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 36, Number 1 (January), 2024
NIGERIAN SCHOOL HEALTH JOURNAL
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AN OVERVIEW OF EARLY CHILD MARRIAGE AND ITS CHALLENGES
Ujiro Igbudu & Enabulele Bawa Hiqmat Dept of Health, Safety and Environmental, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State Abstract The paper examined…
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HEALTH STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEACHERS IN UDU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
Erumi, 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…
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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…
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GLOBAL PHENOMENON OF HEALTH EQUITY AND INEQUITY: ATTENTION ON NIGERIANS ENVIRONMENT
1 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…
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SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN EDO SOUTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF EDO STATE
Odigie, 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…
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AWARENESS OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF ACCIDENT AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN OYO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE
Salaam, Abass Ayobami & Ogunsola , Mufutau Tijani Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Abstract This study examined the awareness of preventive measures of accident among primary…