Background

Breast cancer remains a significant global cause of cancer death and disability, and one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women, irrespective of race and ethnicity (Hasnain, Menon, Ferrans, & Szalacha, 2013). Early breast cancer detection through...

ABSTRACT

This study investigates personal hygiene practices among mothers in Nwangele LGA, Imo State, Nigeria, aiming to understand the factors influencing these practices and their health implications. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed...

ABSTRACT

Every individual is entitled to the full protection of their rights because they are human beings. Men and women also experience health challenges but because women go through some biological and social processes that carry health risks like pregnancy and child birth they requi...

ABSTRACT

Philosophers of culture assert that culture is at the root of injustice and subversion of the principles of international cooperation; such that a theory of global culture ought to precede any universally valid principle of justice. In political philosophy, major writers on glo...

1.1Background to the Problem

Science serves as a veritable tool for the sustainable growth and development of a nation. Indeed the strength of a nation and the respect she commands from other nations are functions of her level of scientific and technological development. Science and Mat...

THE ROLE OF CULTURAL NORMS IN PERPETUATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in many indigenous communities, where cultu...

THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RURAL AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in rural African communities, where tr...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study

Breastfeeding is a universally recognized practice that not only provides optimal nutrition for infants but also...

CHILD RIGHTS VS. CULTURAL DISCIPLINE: A STUDY OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT PRACTICES IN KANO STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

In Kano State, corporal punishment remains a culturally sanctioned method of disciplining children in homes and schools, often justified as necessary for in...

ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN: PHYSICAL ABUSE IN FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS IN PLATEAU STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

In Nigeria, orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) are often placed in foster care arrangements—either formal (government-supervised) or informal (kinship...

SILENT VICTIMS: EXPLORING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN IMO STATE

1.1 Background of the Study

Discussions around domestic violence in Nigeria are often centered on women and children, with little attention given to male victims. However, emerging evidence reveals that men i...

CULTURAL BELIEFS AND VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE SOUTH-WESTERN AND NORTHERN STATES

1.1 Background of the Study

Attitudes toward male victimhood vary markedly across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. In South-Western States (e.g., Lagos, Oyo), urbanizatio...

INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF RITUAL PRACTICES IN ENHANCING CYBERCRIME SUCCESS AMONG YAHOO BOYS IN IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Cybercrime, especially in the form of internet fraud, commonly referred to as "Yahoo Yahoo" in Nigeria, has become an alarming...

Background of the Study

Infidelity has long been a controversial issue in Nigerian society, where cultural expectations surrounding marriage and gender roles are deeply entrenched. The phenomenon of side-chick relationships, wherein married men engage in extramarital affairs, has gained...

Background of the Study

Toxic feminism, often associated with radical feminist ideologies that reject traditional gender roles and family structures, has sparked significant debate in many parts of the world. In Nigeria, urban communities like Ibadan have witnessed a rise in feminist di...

AN ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF VILLAGE COMMUNITIES IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Skull mining, the illegal exhumation of human skulls for use in spiritual and ritual practices, continues to be a persistent issue in se...

Background of the Study

Cybercrime, especially in the form of internet fraud, commonly referred to as "Yahoo Yahoo" in Nigeria, has become an alarming societal issue in recent years. Yahoo Boys, as the perpetrators are known, engage in activities such as email scams, identity...

Background of the Study

Cybercrime in Nigeria has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven largely by the emergence of internet fraud, known locally as "Yahoo Yahoo". The involvement of individuals in these cybercrimes, often referred to as Yahoo Boys, has led to w...

Background of the Study

Cybercrime, particularly internet fraud, has become an entrenched problem in Nigeria, with Yahoo Boys, a term referring to young men involved in fraudulent online activities, playing a central role in the phenomenon. In Benin City, Edo State, these individuals of...

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF FOLKLORE IN SUSTAINING SKULL MINING RITUALS IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF ORAL TRADITIONS IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Folklore plays a vital role in preserving and transmitting cultural values, beliefs, and practices across generations, esp...

AN EXAMINATION OF SUPERSTITION’S INTERPLAY WITH SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF LOCAL BELIEFS IN ONDO STATE

Background of the Study

Superstition, a belief in the supernatural that is not grounded in reason or scientific evidence, plays a significant role in shap...

AN INVESTIGATION OF CULTURAL PRESERVATION VERSUS CRIMINALIZATION OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF HERITAGE DEBATES IN OYO STATE

Background of the Study

Cultural preservation and the criminalization of traditional practices present a complex dilemma in modern societ...

A STUDY ON SOCIO‐ECONOMIC DRIVERS BEHIND SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Skull mining, the illegal exhumation and trafficking of human skulls for ritualistic purposes, continues to thrive in various parts...

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDIGENOUS HEALING PRACTICES AND SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN ONDO STATE

Background of the Study

In Yoruba culture, traditional healing practices, including the use of herbal medicine, spiritual rituals, and ancestr...

THE IMPACT OF MODERN LEGAL REFORMS ON TRADITIONAL SKULL MINING RITUALS IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF INTERVENTIONS IN OYO STATE

Background of the Study

Modern legal reforms have significantly altered the landscape of traditional practices in many societies, including the Yoruba...

AN EVALUATION OF TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A STUDY OF ENUGU NORTH LGA

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Inclusive education has become a central focus of educational reform globally, reflecting...

ASSESSMENT OF IMMUNIZATION COVERAGE AND BARRIERS AMONG MOTHERS IN ZAMFARA RURAL COMMUNITIES

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, significantly reducing the incidence of vacci...