ABSTRACT: Approximately one-third of global unsafe abortion-related fatalities occur among young women and girls annually, while adolescents aged 15-19 account for 15% of all unsafe abortions. Despite the increasing global focus on the well-being and healthcare of adolescents and girls, there remains a significant knowledge gap about the specific experiences of abortion among girls who are less than 12 years old. This study conducted an extensive literature a...

Background of the Study: Family planning is the process of having a specific number of children at intervals acceptable by individuals or couples, with the goal of promoting both the health and welfare of the family unit as a whole. As the name suggests, family planning involves having children by choice rather than by chance. The concept of family planning is not novel anywhere in the globe, and this holds true for the Egor Local Government Area of Edo State as well. Individ...

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: In the majority of underdeveloped nations, including Nigeria, maternal mortality is the main cause of death among pregnant women (Mekonnen and Mekonnen, 2022; WHO, 2017). In addition, India and Nigeria are thought to account for one-third of all maternal fatalities worldwide (Mboho et al 2019). UNFPA (2018) reports that in 2010, over 20% of maternal fatalities worldwide (56,000) were caused by India, and 14% by Nigeria (40,000). The...

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the attitude of women towards family planning programme in Lagos State in Ikosi/Iheri Local Government Area of Lagos State. The purpose of this research was to find out the influence of family size, socio-economic status of families, marital status and religion on the health care users and market women attitude towards family planning. Four questions and hypotheses were stated for the study, the research design was survey in...

ABSTRACT: Through the apes, there have been persistent efforts to improve good health and standards of human life. Health is said to be wealth. That is why the researcher wants to find out the problem and prospect of financing Health care delivery in Nigeria. To achieve this objective, the right atmosphere must be provided, co-ordinated and directed for effective result.

The objective of health care is the attainment of good health to all sundry and...

Background to the Study: An infection of any region of the urinary system is referred to as a urinary tract infection (often abbreviated as UTI). The kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra are the components that make up the urinary tract. Any component of these systems has the potential to become infected, although the bladder and urethra are the most prevalent sites of infection (Ade-Ojo, 2016). The infection of the bladder is known as cystitis, but the inf...

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to assess the covid-19 safety compliance level in healthcare sector using General Hospital, Offa, Kwara State as a case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at examining the different established covid-19 safety measures; investigate  the various  covid-19 safety measures healthcare sectors comply on; and determine the level of covid-19 safety compliance among health sectors. The study employed...

ABSTRACT: This research study examines the influence of poverty on maternal and infant mortality in Daura, Katsina state. The concepts of maternal and infant mortality have long been recognised in the fields of social and medical sciences. Both of these factors present significant risks to the survival of the human species, particularly for future generations. It is commonly stated that the well-being of women and the young population is crucial for the futur...

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to assess child care stress among women of child bearing age studying in Faculty of Allied Health Science University of Maiduguri. Specifically, the study  was aimed at examine if women of child bearing age studying in faculty of allied health science University of Maiduguri faces child care stress, examine the prevalence of child care stress among women of child bearing age studying in faculty of allied health s...

Background of the study: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined as all procedures which involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia and/or injury to the female genital organs, whether for cultural or any other nontherapeutic reasons (World Health Organization 1998). Worldwide, government and non- governmental organizations frown at FGM having seen it as an infringement on the physical and psychosexual...

Background of Study: Hypertension remains a major global public health challenge that has been identified as the leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality (Kearney, Whelton, Reynolds, Muntner, Whelton& He, 2004). It increases hardening of the arteries, thus predisposing individuals to heart diseases, peripheral vascular diseases, stroke, heart failure and kidney failure. Hypertension is the commonest non-communicable disease in the wo...

Background Of The Study: In today's healthcare, when injectable medications and vaccines are often administered, injection safety is an essential concern. In addition to this, there is a high burden of blood-borne diseases with the potential for transmission by inadvertent exposure to infected needles and syringes (Zaffran, 2009). The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that billions of injections are provided annually in healthcare settings across...

Background of the study: In modern medicine, the use of X-rays in imaging modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT scans) and mammography to diagnose injury and illness is on the rise. The biological effects of ionizing radiations are of concern in this case, as evidence suggests that medical applications of radiations are harmful (Craig 2016). Patients and the community, according to neuroradiologist Mark Pfleger (http://healthyoutlook.dephealth.com, 2011), need to un...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Mental health is a health issue that is in circulation, specifically among Nigerian youths. The information on the abnormal behaviour has been given as one of the biggest issues facing every country, of which Nigeria and the young people are not an exception of both the challenges and the risks. It has been reported that the issue of mental health are now common in youths, with an estimate of one in five facing some form of emoti...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: It has been the general assumption that children with reasonable physical care would grow into normal happy adulthood. But scientific investigations of psychologists, sociologist and psychiatrists regarding personality development has uncovered the greater importance of the growing up and its lasting effects on the total personality of a person. Adult personality has its root in childhood. What we can do as adult is largely determined by ways in which...

Background of the study: In recent years, the proliferation of information and communication technologies (ICT) has spread its tentacles into almost every sector of society, one of which is the medical sector. In recent years, information and communication technology (ICT) has seen broad adoption and use, which has caused it to penetrate almost every element of human and organizational life, including the healthcare business (Powell, Darvell, & Gray 2015)...

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine assessment of awareness and practice for promotion of mental health among students  with a special reference to University of Lagos, Lagos state. Specifically, the study examined  if there is an awareness of mental health among students. The study also  find out if students  develop a positive attitude towards the practice of mental health. The study further evaluate if school...

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the challenges of health appraisal services in some selected primary school in Guyuk L.G.A. of Adamawa state. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of teachers in the three(3) selected primary school in Guyuk L.G.A. of Adamawa state.. In determining the sample size, the researcher purposefully selected 39 respondents an...

ABSTRACT: The study on a comparative study of sickle cell disease and Rhesus factor comparability among couples in Yenegoa and Port Harcourt aimed at evaluating the media campaign in creating awareness on sickle cell and Rhesus factor among couples in Yenegoa and port Harcourt, to examine whether counseling before marriage will help control the prevalence of sickle cell and Rhesus factor among couples in Nigeria, to determine whether low standard of living will incr...

Background Of The Study: Obesity which was majorly associated with adults in the past unfortunately becomes one of the major health challenges now faced by children. Hence it is now referred to as child obesity. Child obesity can simply be defined as’ a state of being excessively fat or over weight. A lot of reasons have been given by several researchers like center for disease control and prevention in (2012) as to why obesity has persistent in the wor...

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Colleges and Universities environments are where students reside and concentrate in closeness to one another. They are additionally humming social center points where students are united from departments in the university. In recent times, the establishments of this special ecosystem have been affected essentially by the rapid spread of the Covid-19 flare-up, creating uncertainty in regards to the implication for advanced education.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The continuous increase in the infection of HIV/AIDS and the transmission from one source to another has become a major factor leading to death and decrease in population of our society at large, knowing fully well that HIV/AIDS has no cure. The rapid rate of transmission is overpowering man’s ability to find a lasting solution to this deadly disease in Nigeria. HIV is an abbreviation for human immune virus, while AIDS is an acq...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Ever since Emperor Otto Von Bismarck of Germany enacted the mandatory legislation on the “sickness funds” for working Germans in 1883, different models of health insurance have continued to evolve worldwide albeit with the same general insurance principles. In the developed world, insurance in one form or the other is a veritable and sustainable tool for financing healthcare. The National Health Insurance (NHIS) was launched in Nigerian on...

ABSTRACT: The Medical field is one of the most referred and reverenced profession in that it deals with the lives of human beings and in the course of their dealings with patients, these patients go through tests, operations, diagnosis to mention but a few.

The Medical professionals in the course of discharging their duties are sometimes Negligent as regards adhering strictly to their professional Code of Conduct. For instance where a doctor leaves operating in...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The Nigerian government considers primary school education as being critical for a smooth transition from the home to the school and for preparing the child for adjustment and successful learning in higher level of education. Efforts are being made to ensure that the main method of teaching is through play, having childfriendly school environments and that the teacher to pu...

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

Background of the Study: The number of people who are diagnosed with hypertension is on the rise, and studies have shown that being overweight makes the symptoms of this illness significantly worse for the patient. That is to say, the more the person's overall weight gain, the greater the likelihood that they may develop hypertension in the future Mori TA (2007). Being overweight and suffering...

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INTRODUCTION: In healthy people, the blood is completely devoid of bacteria. It is the primary transport mechanism that links all of the various components of the body together. Because it functions as a transport system throughout the body, carrying oxygen, food items, waste products, and other substances, it is also capable of carrying microorganisms (Owa, & Olusanya, 2022). However, it does not ha...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: Health care insurance plan has been a growing concern to many developing countries in recent times. Given that health insurance is designed to cover formal and informal sectors, rural and urban locations, low and high income earners, it becomes critical as well as a challenge for developing countries as they seek to design,...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Obesity, a global health concern, is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kilograms per square meter (kg/m2). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2014, 1.9 billion adults were overweight (i.e., had a BMI of 25–30 kg/m2) while 600 million were obese (i.e., had a BMI of...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Nowadays, the widespread use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has permeated almost all aspects of life including the healthcare sector. HIS was introduced to fully utilize especially the Internet in providing better healthcare. Health information systems are frequently refers to the interaction between pe...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In today's world, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have become widely used and have made their way into various areas of life, including the healthcare sector. The Health Information System (HIS) was developed to maximise the potential of the Internet in delivering improved healthcare services. Health in...

ABSTRACT

One hundred and six faecal samples were analyzed to detect the sporadic involvement of E. coli O157:H7, other Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli and common bacterial pathogens in enteric infections within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Enrichment culture in modified peptone water followed by immunomagnetic separation (IMS) with magnetic beads coated with an antibody against Escherichia coli O157 was used in addition to Direct culture on Sorbitol MacConkey agar and Cefixime-T...

ABSTRACT

Despite the control measures against trypanosomiasis over the past few decades, the disease still contributes to the current economic losses and socio-political crises in the sub-Saharan Africa. The recent interest of chemotherapists in aggressive search for novel antitrypanosomal drug agents informed this current investigation to elucidate the acute toxicity and antitrypanosomal efficacy of crude scorpion venom in Trypanosoma evansi infected rats. Eighty (80) medium sized...

BACKGROUND OF STUDY

Medical diagnosis, (often simply termed diagnosis) refers both to the process of attempting to determine or identifying a possible disease or disorder to the opinion reached by this process. A diagnosis in the sense of diagnostic procedure can be regarded as an attempt at classifying an individual’s health condition into separate and distinct categories that allow medical decisions about treatment and prognosis to be made. Subsequently, a diagnostic opinion...

A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF OUTBOUND MEDICAL MIGRATION ON NIGERIA HEALTH SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL OF NIGERIA

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Medical migration, also known as brain drain, has emerged as a critical issue affecting the healthcare sector globally, with significant implications for developing countries like Nigeria. The exodus of highly skilled medical professionals to more develo...

EXAMINING THE DETERIORATING MEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH MORTALITY RATE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA COMMUNITIES.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Northern Nigeria, a region characterized by its diverse cultural heritage and significant geographical expanse, has long been plagued by challenges in healthcare delivery. Despite efforts to improve health outcomes, the region continues to grapple with inadequate medical infrastructure, whic...

THE POLITICS OF HEALTH AND MIGRATION OF SKILLED HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN ZAMFARA STATE

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

The health sector in Nigeria, particularly in Zamfara State, is grappling with significant challenges, one of which is the migration of skilled healthcare workers. This phenomenon, often referred to as "brain drain," has become a critical issue, as it impacts the availability and quality of healthcare ser...

INVESTIGATING THE CAUSES OF MEDICAL INFLATION IN BENUE STATE: A SOCIOECONOMIC AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ANALYSIS.

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Healthcare costs have been escalating globally, and Nigeria is no exception. Medical inflation refers to the rise in the cost of healthcare services and products over time, which can outpace general inflation. In Benue State, located i...

THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL INFLATION ON THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND NURSING MOTHERS IN FCT ABUJA: A CASE STUDY OF PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE HOSPITALS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Healthcare inflation is a global issue, but its impact is particularly severe in developing countries like Nigeria. Medical inflation refers to the rise in the cost of healthcare services, which often outpaces general economic inflation. In t...

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDICAL INFLATION AND INCREASED MORTALITY RATES IN KOGI STATE: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF HEALTHCARE ACCESS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation is an ongoing issue in many developing countries, including Nigeria, where healthcare costs have been rising steadily in recent years. Medical inflation refers to the increase in the cost of healthcare services, including treatmen...

THE CHALLENGES OF HEALTHCARE AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY IN THE WAKE OF MEDICAL INFLATION IN KWARA STATE

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Healthcare affordability and accessibility are critical issues faced by many populations around the world, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. In recent years, medical inflation has emerged as a significant barrier to acc...

MEDICAL INFLATION AND ITS IMPACT ON RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NASARAWA STATE: BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation, characterized by the rapid increase in the costs of healthcare services and medications, has emerged as a significant challenge worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria. In Nasarawa State, located in the North-Centra...

THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL INFLATION ON THE HEALTH OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN ADAMAWA STATE: A FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation, characterized by the persistent rise in healthcare costs, has emerged as a critical issue affecting healthcare systems worldwide. In Nigeria, particularly in Adamawa State, the repercussions of medical inflation are particularly se...

INVESTIGATING THE LINK BETWEEN MEDICAL INFLATION AND MORTALITY RATES IN BAUCHI STATE: A STUDY OF HEALTHCARE COSTS AND DEATH RATES

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation, characterized by the rising costs of healthcare services, medications, and treatments, has become a critical issue affecting health systems globally, particularly in developing regions like Nigeria. In Bauchi State, the implicatio...

THE ROLE OF MEDICAL INFLATION IN LIMITING HEALTHCARE ACCESS IN CONFLICT-AFFECTED BORNO STATE: IMPACT ON MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation refers to the sustained increase in healthcare costs, encompassing services, medications, and medical supplies. This phenomenon poses significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, particularly in conflict-affected regions...

MEDICAL INFLATION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN GOMBE STATE: EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES OF HEALTHCARE AFFORDABILITY

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation, defined as the sustained increase in healthcare costs, has emerged as a significant concern for public health systems worldwide. In Nigeria, and specifically in Gombe State, the rising costs of healthcare services pose substantial cha...

THE EFFECT OF MEDICAL INFLATION ON THE WELLBEING OF NURSING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN IN TARABA STATE: A CASE STUDY OF URBAN AND RURAL AREAS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation, characterized by the continuous rise in healthcare costs, presents a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. In Nigeria, and specifically in Taraba State, this phenomenon poses serious implications for the wel...

EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTH INFLATION AND DEATH RATES IN YOBE STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE POLICY

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Health inflation refers to the persistent increase in the costs of healthcare services, medical treatments, and pharmaceuticals over time. In Nigeria, particularly in Yobe State, health inflation poses significant challenges to the healthcare system, with direc...

MEDICAL INFLATION AND ITS IMPACT ON ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE IN KADUNA STATE: A STUDY ON AFFORDABILITY AND HEALTH OUTCOMES

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation is a growing concern in healthcare systems globally, characterized by the consistent rise in the costs of medical services, treatments, and pharmaceuticals. In Nigeria, and particularly in Kaduna State, the consequences of medical inf...

THE SOCIOECONOMIC CAUSES OF MEDICAL INFLATION IN KATSINA STATE: A STUDY ON HEALTHCARE COSTS AND PATIENT ACCESS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation, defined as the rising costs of healthcare services and goods, poses a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. In Katsina State, this issue has become increasingly prominent, affecting...

IMPACT OF MEDICAL INFLATION ON HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN KANO STATE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation represents a critical challenge to healthcare delivery systems worldwide, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. In Kano State, rising healthcare costs have emerged as a significant barrier to accessing medical services,...

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CHALLENGES OF MEDICAL ACCESSIBILITY IN KEBBI STATE DUE TO HEALTHCARE INFLATION: STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING AFFORDABILITY

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical accessibility is a fundamental component of an effective healthcare system, influencing health outcomes and overall public health. However, in Kebbi State, Nigeria, rising healthcare costs, often r...

MEDICAL INFLATION AND ITS IMPACT ON MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH IN SOKOTO STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation, defined as the sustained increase in healthcare costs, poses a significant threat to health systems worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. In Sokoto State, the implications of rising medical costs are pr...

INVESTIGATING THE CAUSES OF RISING MEDICAL COSTS IN JIGAWA STATE: BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Rising medical costs have become a pressing issue globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. In Jigawa State, these rising costs significantly impact healthcare access, particularly for low-income families. As healthcare expen...

AN EXAMINATION OF MEDICAL INFLATION AND ITS SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT ON HOUSEHOLDS IN ZAMFARA STATE: A STUDY OF AFFORDABILITY, ACCESS, AND HEALTH OUTCOMES

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation is a pressing issue that affects healthcare systems globally, with significant implications for household health and economic stability. In Nigeria, particularly in Zamfara Sta...