ABSTRACT: This study critically analyses gender inequality in Nigeria and its Impact for inclusive economic growth in Nigeria from 1982-2020. Specifically, the study determines whether there is an impact of gender inequality on economic growth in Nigeri...

ABSTRACT: Family planning is an important preventive measure against maternal and child morbidity and mortality. It is an essential component of primary health care and reproductive health. There is relatively high fertility rate in suburban and rural Nigeri...

Background of the study: The ever-increasing focus on enhancing women's reproductive health on a worldwide scale has resulted in an increased need for research, particularly in the field of maternal health. Since the late 1980s, the issue of maternal health,...

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...

Background of the study: The practice of family planning has called for global attention because of its importance in decision making on population growth and issues of development. Childbearing and the use of contraceptives are some of the most important decisio...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Breastfeeding is the process of feeding an infant mother's milk, either through direct nipple-baby mouth contact or by expressed breast milk. Breast milk is classified into two types: colostrum, which is the initial yellowish and stic...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Breastfeeding is the process of feeding an infant mother's milk, either through direct nipple-baby mouth contact or by expressed breast milk. Breast milk is classified into two types: colostrum, which is the initial yellowish and stic...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: All human beings need a balanced amount of nutrients for proper functioning of the body system. Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of human life, health and development throughout the entire life span (World Bank, 2006). Proper food a...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background To The Study: Family Planning is the deliberate regulation of conception or delivery, or the use of contraceptives, drugs, abortion, or other methods to prevent or terminate pregnancy, or th...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Early marriage is a problem that is acknowledged as a global concern by a large number of development workers all over the wo...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study: Since the first human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) case was diagnosed over...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: The significant increase in global population in recent years has garnered considerable interest, particularly in Africa, whe...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: Family planning in couples is rarely discussed because the practice is less likely to be endorsed by the male partner. Family...

ABSTRACT

Nigeria has some of the highest rates of cervical cancer morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Both the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) and cervical screening are effective prevention strategies against both HPV infection and cervical cancer. Lack of awareness, limi...

Background to the Study

The rapid growth of world population in recent times has received widespread attention especially in Africa where the highest crude-birth rates are found. The present population of Nigeria is between 90 and 100 million persons or...

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on the impact of health education program on adolescent's sexuality among students of government secondary schools using teachers and students from selected government secondary schools in Madagali, Adamawa S...

ABSTRACT

Reproductive rights attained recognition at the 1994 Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) with the proclamation that reproductive rights embraces “the right to attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health and the right to ma...

ABSTRACT

Health is an important element of an individual life and also to the individual’s country. A country cannot develop with its citizens sick and dying. A healthy state is a wealthy state. As such, states must provide adequately for the health of its citizens. The research a...

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge of reproductive health (RH) among students in Colleges of Education in North East Zone,Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, five

(5) purposes and five (5) research questions were set. The ex-post facto researc...

THE IMPACT OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH: A STUDY OF SURVIVORS IN URBAN NIGERIA

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive global issue that affects millions o...

ANALYZING THE SOCIOECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON FAMILIES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a critical issue that extends beyond the individual v...

EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN MARRIAGE: A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) within marriage is...

PERCEPTIONS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue that affects i...

HE INFLUENCE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS ON THE PERCEPTION AND RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN WEST AFRICA.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant issue in West Africa, manifestin...

ABSTRACT

Involvement of a child or adolescent in a sexual activity is a major cause of reproductive health problem among female children found in vulnerable situations. Most studies on Sexual Abuse (SA) have focused on students in secondary schools, with few targeting people in work pla...

1.1 Background of the Study

In recent decades, the issue of adolescent pregnancy and abortion has significantly impacted girl child education, particularly in rural areas within Nigeria, such as Kibiya Local Government Area (LGA) in Kan...

1.1 Background of the Study

Family planning is a critical component of reproductive health, and it has become a central issue in global health discussions due to its significant impact on population control, maternal health, and the overall well-be...

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...

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...