Explore Project Topics on: ASSESMENT OF NUTRITIONNAL KNOWLEDGE, BELIEFS AND PRACTICES IN PREGNANT WOMEN

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to examine the effect of nutritional knowledge on nutritional practice and belief among pregnant women in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State. The study focused on women attending the ante-natal clinic at five Health Centres in Lagos State. The subjects were made of women of various ages with... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  This study aimed at finding out the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women towards routine sonography.        A prospective cross sectional Survey method was adopted. The data was collected through self-administered among 180 respondents and 176 were returned duly completed. The data collected was analysed using... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  This study aimed at finding out the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women towards routine sonography.        A prospective cross sectional Survey method was adopted. The data was collected through self-administered among 180 respondents and 176 were returned duly completed. The data collected was analysed using... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background: Transmission of HIV from pregnant mothers to their children is a key route of HIV transmission in Nigeria. Nigeria contributes up to 30% of the global PMTCT gap and coverage of PMTCT services has however remained low at less than 19% - falling short of both the universal access and National Strategic Plan targets. The current... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT.................................................................................................................................... 1 DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ ii APPROVAL... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background and objectives: The report was based on the assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of malaria prevention among pregnant mothers attending ANC department at Ngora health Centre HC.IV in Ngora district. The objectives of the study were to determine the knowledge about malaria prevention, to examine attitude about malaria... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENT DECLARATION ..................................................................................................................................... i APPROVAL ........................................................................................................................................... ii LIST OF ABRREVIATIONS... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION This chapter deal with background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, significance of the study, research question, scope and delimitation of the study and operational definition of terms. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Birth preparedness and complication readiness is the process of planning for normal... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION This chapter deal with background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, significance of the study, research question, scope and delimitation of the study and operational definition of terms. 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Birth preparedness and complication readiness is the process of planning for normal... Continue Reading

Aim: The study was aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and use of non-prescription drug among pregnant women in Okwe General Hospital Asaba in Delta State. Study Design: The study was a descriptive cross sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Okwe General Hospital Asaba in Delta State, Nigeria. The study was conducted between June... Continue Reading

Aim: The study was aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and use of non-prescription drug among pregnant women in Okwe General Hospital Asaba in Delta State. Study Design: The study was a descriptive cross sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Okwe General Hospital Asaba in Delta State, Nigeria. The study was conducted between June... Continue Reading

Malaria remains the most devastating human parasitic infection in the world today. it has been estimated that between 1-2 billion people throughout the world lives in areas at risk of malarial infection and each year up to 500 million people contract the disease out of which 1.7 million to 2.7 million people die. Several recent reports indicate... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT It is an established fact that anaemia remains a threatening health condition among pregnant women in our society as such: the research project reviews the current knowledge of pregnant women regarding the level of health education in the prevention of anaemia among pregnant women. This research was concluded using a self-developed... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT It is an established fact that anaemia remains a threatening health condition among pregnant women in our society as such: the research project reviews the current knowledge of pregnant women regarding the level of health education in the prevention of anaemia among pregnant women. This research was concluded using a self-developed... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which is caused by the virus Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV), was first discovered in the 1980 in the United States of America, and now it has spread like flood over the globe (UNAIDS, 2001). At the first discovery of the deadly... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT A study on the incidence of Candida albicans was carried out on pregnant and non-pregnant women at the Federal Medical Centre and general Hospital Owerri. High vaginal swabs were used for the study. A total of 120 women were examined for Candida... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY What is knowledge? What can be known? What is it to know? Or put simply; what is the possibility of an absolute truth and certainty in knowledge? These are fundamental questions in epistemology. Aristotle, the ancient Greek... Continue Reading

Abstract Globally and locally in Uganda family planning is promoted to enable individuals and couples to space and limit birth. Family Planning promotion is based on demographics and health concerns and basic human rights, clients may use either artificial Family Planning or Natural Family Planning methods but none is 100% effective. This study... Continue Reading

Abstract The study determined the knowledge, attitude, and practices on SBE among women aged 18-45 years in gynecological ward at KIU-teaching Hospital The Specific objectives of the study were; to determine the knowledge, to identify the attitude and determining practices of SBE among women aged 18-45 years in gynecological ward at KIU-teaching... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Medical health practice is one of religious practice in African Tradition. It is a means of securing the lives of the individuals. Among all communities in Africa, life is regarded as sacred. Each individual’s life is seen as a gift from God to the community and to the family. Ihiala Local Government Area which is located in Anambra... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ................................................................................................................................................ i APPROVAL ..................................................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION... Continue Reading

AWARENESS, ATTITUDE, BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF FAMILY PLANNING IN ISHAKA DIVISION. Family planning encompasses the different ways and methods people use to plan for their family size. It goes beyond birth control to refer to a variety of issues that influence their choice of family planning, including awareness, attitudes and beliefs towards family... Continue Reading

Abstract The study examined the Knowledge and attitude of rural women towards agroforestry practices in Chikun Local Government Area ( LGA) of Kaduna State. The objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of rural women, describe the types of agroforestry practices, examine the sources of information on... Continue Reading

Abstract The study examined the Knowledge and attitude of rural women towards agroforestry practices in Chikun Local Government Area ( LGA) of Kaduna State. The objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of rural women, describe the types of agroforestry practices, examine the sources of information on... Continue Reading

Abstract The study examined the Knowledge and attitude of rural women towards agroforestry practices in Chikun Local Government Area ( LGA) of Kaduna State. The objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of rural women, describe the types of agroforestry practices, examine the sources of information on... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae 01 and 0139[1]. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting. Transmission is primarily through consuming contaminated drinking water or food. The severity of the diarrhea and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The research studies the traditional beliefs and practices about pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum periods in the Sekyere South District of Ashanti Region. Its objectives are to document the social meanings attached to pregnancy and childbirth, to examine the beliefs and practices about pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum periods and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Medical health practice is one of religious practice in African Tradition. It is a means of securing the lives of the individuals. Among all communities in Africa, life is regarded as sacred. Each individual’s life is seen as a gift... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................ i APPROVAL .............................................................................................................................. ii DEDICATION... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................ i APPROVAL .............................................................................................................................. ii DEDICATION... Continue Reading