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Assessment of aged health problems in Ido Usi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria
(Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., 2011) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Ageing is a gradual process that begins from birth till death. It is characterized by the persistent wearing away and repair or replacement activities of the body but more remarkable at old age. The study assessed the old age health problems of old age people in Ido Usi Local Government Area of Ekiti state. Stratified and purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of200 participants comprising of both male and female aged 60 years and above. As self developed and validated structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Reliability coefficient of 0.72 was obtained for the instrument using crombach's alpha coefficient (r). The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages and chi-square x2 at 0.05 alpha level. The result showed that old age people have a decrease in biological functioning of their body system as they suffered defective symptoms in their eye sight, bone and muscle, skin and hair, sex organs response, diabetes and insomnia. Suggestion was made on coping strategies for successful and active ageing.
Creative and effective teaching of health education in schools
(Royal People (Nigeria)Ltd.,Ibadan, 2013) Odelola, J. O.; Famuyiwa, S. A.
Creative and effective teaching of health education in schools
(Royal People (Nigeria) Ltd., Ibadan, 2013) Odelola, J. O.; Famuyiwa, S. A.
Determinants of birth-control choices among female teachers of child-bearing age in selected secondary schools in Ibadan North Local Government of Oyo State
(Atlantic Association Publishers, Lagos, 2013-10) Famuyiwa, S. A.; Dauda, I. K.
This study however focused on determinants of birth control choices among female teachers of child-bearing age in selected secondary school in Ibadan North Local Government of Oyo State. The descriptive survey research design were adoptedfor the study. 429 female teachers of child-bearing age waspurposively selected for the study. Demographie data was analysed using simple percentage and frequency counts while linear regression was used to analyse the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. Self developed Likert type questionnaire was used as research instrument. The findings showed the respondents differ significantly, in their responses knowledge of birth control methods (F= 391.21), effectiveness and time duration of birth control methods (F = 233.41), convenience of use (F = 363.21), religious belief spouse influence (F=118.6), peer influence (F=222.6), current number of children (70.12). This showed a relative contribution of the independent variable on the dependent variable. All the seven hypotheses were rejected. Knowledge of birth control methods, effectiveness and time duration of birth control methods, convenience of use, religious belief, spouse influence, peers influence and current number of children were found to be the factors that determine birth control choices among female teachers. It is therefore recommended that health education programmes such as seminars, health talks e.t.c. should be organized for women to create more awareness on the various methods of birth control. This will encourage them on the need for contraception and find solution to various reproductive health challenges.
Educating female adolescents against future proness to cancer disease
(Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria., 2007) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Cancer disease claimed 17.9 million lives of people in 1996, out of which 10.5 million were women of who had cancer either of the breast, cervix, uterus or ovary, arising from peoples engagement in attitudes that predispose them to the disease. The paper therefore stressed the need for female adolescents to be knowledgeable about cancer disease with reference to its types, cause and risk factors, signs and symptoms, preventive behaviour against cancer disease and the need to report themselves to a qualified doctor for early diagnosis and treatment on detection of any signs of cancer disease. The paper recommended that Ministries of Education at all levels should make health education a compulsory subject in secondary schools where students would be taught various health topics, including cancer disease. Health Education departments of Ministries of Health and non-governmental organisations should organise cancer education programmes at a regular interval' for secondary school students and the general public. This will reduce the morbidity and mortality rate arising from cancer disease.
Effect of health education on knowledge and prevention of hepatitis infection among secondary school students in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State
(2015) Famuyiwa, S. A.; Buko, I. O.
The study examined the effect of health education on knowledge and prevention of hepatitis infection among senior secondary school students in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The research design was pre-test, post test, control group, quasi-experimental design. A total of 180 students were selected from SS1 and SS2 through Multistage sampling techniques. A self-structured questionnaire and instructional guide on health education and hepatitis B were constructed and used for the research. Five research hypotheses were formulated and tested. Data were analyzed using Descriptive statistics and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. Finding showed that there was a significant difference in the pre test and post test score of secondary school students following health education intervention, on the knowledge of hepatitis B (F(2,177) = 12.708, P <.05, η(2)=.067).), causes of Hepatitis B (F(2,177) = 7.191, P <.05, η(2) =.039), mode of transmission of Hepatitis B (F(2,177) = 78.683, P <.05, η(2) =.308)., signs and symptoms of hepatitis B (F(2,177) = 35.294, P <.05, η(2) =.166), prevention of hepatitis B(F(2,177) = 17.117, P <.05, η(2) =.088), following a four weeks health education programme in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Based on these findings, the study recommended that health education/ health campaign should be directed to school students and Specific risk practices such as unsafe sexual intercourse, multiple sexual partners, sharing of sharp instruments for body piercing and unhealthy medical instrumentations should be discouraged. Governments should make screening free and there should be an adequate management plan for those who tested positive and vaccination of those who tested negative. Existing childhood immunization programs should be intensified to improve coverage.
Evaluation of school health services in selected public senior secondary schools in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State.
(Nigerian School Health Association, 2012) Famuyiwa, S. A.
School health services is one of the components of school health programme and is a powerful means of raising community health, especially in future generations. This study examined the availability of school health services in selected public senior secondary schools in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State. Descriptive survey research method was adopted, 300 participants were selected in six selected schools through simple random sampling method. The instrument used was a self- developed validated questionnaire with a reliability coefficient r = 0.74, five hypotheses were generated, chi-square statistics was used to analyzed the collected data at 0.05 alpha levels. All the hypotheses were accepted. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made: that the government at various levels and the school authorities should make provision for effective school health services such as appraisal and medical examination, provision of adequate midday meal, care of emergencies, referral and follow up services, as well as immunization to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and promotion of sound health among students and staff in public secondary schools.
Health education team approach, the panacia of behavioural change against HIV/AIDS and STD’S pandemic for sustainable development
(2009) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Sexual Transmitted Disease (STD) are among the major causes of illness in the world especially in the developing countries. Among these STDS are gonorrhea, Non gonococal urethritis, Genital Herpes, Syphilis, Choncroid, Moniliasis trichomomasis and the most deadly is HIV/AIDS. These diseases can lead to organ damage, blindness, deafness, insanity, paralysis and even death. However, these diseases are not just 'a medical problem, they also constitute to social problems with adverse economic consequences. Lock of adequate knowledge is a major factor in the spread of STDS and HIV/AIDS, the knowledge of fact about these diseases is important to their prevention and control. This paper is therefore designed to provide information about healthy safe sexual behaviour to acquaint people with the knowledge of what they can do to reduce the risk of contributing to the spread of and the damage caused by these diseases. It also suggest team approach methods of education that can be taken by all segement of society to create awareness to reduce or prevent the diseases spreading scourge thereby reduce the morbidity and mortality rate for sustainable development of a country, and in the diaspora.
Impact of education programme on knowledge, attitude and cancer preventive behaviour of students in selected female senior secondary schools in Ibadan
(Nigerian School Health Association, 2008) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Cancer can affect any part of the body and occur in people of any age or sex. Cancerous growth can be contained if medical help is sought at the first sign of its symptom. This study examined the impact of cancer education intervention on knowledge, attitude and preventive behaviour of students in selected female secondary schools in Ibadan. The instruments used for the study were a self- developed cancer education package, a breast self-examination model and a cancer knowledge attitude and behaviour inventory (CKABI) which was tested with Crombach alpha and a reliability coefficient of r = 0.96 was obtained. Cancer education was found to significantly influence the experimental group's knowledge, attitude and cancer preventive behaviour. It was recommended that cancer education should be included in the health education curriculum of secondary schools, to equip students on how to adopt cancer preventive attitude and behaviour.
Impacts of female single parenthood on self and children
(Royal People (Nigeria) Ltd., Ibadan, 2009) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Preparation for parenthood is a complex and challenging task as parental skills do not necessarily come easily and naturally. Parent partially behave the way they do because of their own childhood experiences. This paper examines the associated factors of emergence of female single parenthood and its implication to childrearing which is characterized by poor personality of the relationship, poverty, illness, mental/emotional instability, stress, character defects (wife abuse), marital disharmony and infidelity. Its effect on childhood experiences is negative as children from such homes have the following experiences: verbal abuse, child labour, sex abuse, child battery, street children, prostitution, forced marriage. It is therefore, recommended that premarital counselling and health education against family disintegration should be organized for adolescent and young couples. In addition, appropriate health workers e.g. midwives, social workers and medical officers with the support from government must be prepared always to render useful services in rehabilitating needy families in the community.
Importance of ICT/mobile technologies in underpinning pedagogies, learning and peer group relationship reinforcement
(2009) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Mobile technologies as an aspect of information technologies have a significant impact on the globalization of information communication and education. These positive effects of technologies can be experienced at all levels of education as they improve the instructional delivery process of teachers and educators. Information and communication technology (ICT) is an umbrella that includes any communication device or application such as radio, television, cellular phone, computer network, hardware and software, satellite system as well as various services and applications associated with them, like video conferencing and distant learning. The development and utilization of the personal computer, a powerful computing device small enough to fit on a desk or in a lap and inform of GSM (Global System Mobile Network) handheld has influenced most of our day to day activities because communication is one of the important aspects in human existence. Information is power, power to influence, control or produce, it is the basis of everything a person does. This paper examines the importance of mobile technologies in underpinning pedagogy', learning and peer group relationship reinforcement.
Influence of information communication technology on health and behaviour of University of Ibadan undergraduates
(2014) Famuyiwa, S. A.; Ani, N. R.
The study examines the influence of Information Communication Technology on health and behaviour of University of Ibadan undergraduates. Descriptive survey research design was adopted to select one thousand and eighty-one students, through stratified and simple random techniques; a self-structured questionnaire with 0.70 reliability coefficient was used for data collection. Six hypotheses were tested and chi-square x2 was used for data analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that the respondents had no knowledge of the négative effect of ICT on health and behaviour (x-0.67, p<0.05); that ICT has negative influence on respondents' sexual behaviour (x2=84.6, p>0.05), sleeping pattern (x2=68.5, p>0.05), nutrition pattern (x2=56.3, p>0.05), and academic honesty (x2=72.4, p>0.05). However, ICT did not influence their engagement in cybercrime (x2=2.16, p<0.05). Based on the findings it was recommended, among others, that education on the negative influence of ICT use on health and behaviour of students should be included in the general courses for students; and that there should be adequate monitoring of the cyberspace by school authority.
Information Communication Technology (ICT) and issues in health
(Nigerian School Health Association, 2017) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Knowledge of personal and environmental factors as predictors of coronary heart diseases among non- academic staff of higher institutions in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
(2011-12) Famuyiwa, S. A.; Amusa, O. G.
Background: The scourge of coronary heart diseases is an increasing phenomenon worldwide. It is a challenge that has posed a greater risk on the health of people of both the developed and developing countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of personal and environmental factors as predictors of coronary heart diseases among non-academic staff of higher Institutions in Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria. Methods: Descriptive survey research design was used for the study.lt was delimited to non-academic staff of higher institutions in Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria. One thousand (1000) samples were randomly selected within the total population of the study. A self developed structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection, a reliability coefficient of 0.74 was obtained. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Version 14. Regression statistical techniques were applied to test hypotheses at 0.05 level of significant. Result: Four hypotheses were gathered, tested and analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, bar charts, pie chart and regression to test ail hypothèses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. It was fmd out based on the results of fmdings that âge, sex and genetic that are non-modifiable factors predisposing coronary heart disease produced F,(3/996)=l 1.2%, P< .05 while modifiable factors of physical inactivity, diet and alcoholism significantly predisposed the development of coronary heart disease, levels F,(3/996)= 11.511, P< .05. Environmental factors of work environment, inaccessibility of recreational facilities, inavailability of high-quality cafeteria significantly predisposed the development of coronary heart disease. F, (3/996) =12.624, P< .05. The results also showed the relative contributions of all the variables in the development of coronary heart disease F, (9/990) =7.204, P< .05 Conclusions: According to the fmdings, it was recommended that there should be a national flag off of the awareness on prevention of Coronary Heart Disease as it is one of the major killer of sudden death, there should be a quarterly seminar for the non- academic staff of higher institution on the knowledge of coronary heart disease as well as the risk factors that predisposed people to this condition
Perceived determinants of alcohol usage among male students in tertiary institutions: The way out for health and educational development: A case study of College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti
(Pan-African Book Company in association with Minkah-Premo Co., Accra, Ghana, 2010) Famuyiwa, S. A.
This is paper examines the determinants and extent of alcohol usage among male students in tertiary institutions, a case study of College of Education, Ikere -Ekiti. The subjects for the study consist of six hundred students randomly selected from the five schools in the institution. The instrument for the study was a self constructed and administered questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of percentages and non parametric statistics of chi-square at 0.05 level of significance. It was found out that alcohol usage was prevalent among students. The students who drink started from the age 16 years which shows that adolescent age were found to significantly influence drinking habits of students. Parental influence, peer group influence, readily availability of products, as well as advertisement on print and news medial influence alcoholic usage of the students. It was also found out that students were not aware of the harmful effects of alcohol usage on their health. The paper recommended that activities such as symposium, lecture, seminar and debate should be carried out in all schools and colleges to create awareness on the dangers of drinking alcohol. Alcohol education should also be incorporated into the school curriculum and should be taught as a subject/course by health education expert.
Perceived status of school-based oral health education (SBOHE) in primary schools in Enugu State
(Health Promotion Research Association of Nigeria, 2014-10) Ani, N. R.; Famuyiwa, S. A.
The study was a cross- sectional survey research, aimed at ascertaining primary school teachers ’perception of status of school -based oral health education (SBOHE) in primary schools in Enugu State. Three research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. The population for the study was 12,783 teachers in 1,208 governments owned primary schools in the 17 local government areas of Enugu State. A total of640primary school teachers were sampled using multi - stage sampling procedure. A 15-item 4-point scale questionnaire known as School -Based Oral Health Education Questionnaire (SBOHEQ) which was developed by the researcher was used to collect data from the respondents. The instrument was validated by three experts and Cronbach Alpha was used to ascertain the internal consistency of the instrument which yielded an index ofO .81. Mean was used to answer the research questions while the null hypothesis was tested using Z-test at P<.05. The findings revealed that the status of existence of oral health education methods, utilization of oral health education strategies and provision of oral health education materials in primary schools in Enugu State were low, and that it was not dependent on location. Based on the foregoing, a number of recommendations aimed at improving the status of school -based oral health education (SBOHE) in primary schools in Enugu State were put forward, which include that Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ESUBEB) should organize periodic workshops and seminars for teachers under their employ.
Prevalence of juvenile delinquency: a strategic threat to building a safer world
(Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2017) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Risky behaviours and attitude of healthy Nigerians towards kidney failure: a case study of Ede North Local Government workers
(2015-12) Tijani, K. I. A.; Famuyiwa, S. A.
Objective: This research work is aimed at determining the kidney failure risk behaviours and attitudes of healthy populace of workers of Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. Methods: We adopted a descriptive survey research method. The study population consisted of both male and female local government workers in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State. A self developed questionnaire, Kidney Failure Risk Behaviours (KFRB) research instrument, with nine items and two point response scale of' ,Yes' and 'No' was administered and completed questionnaire was collated, coded and analysed using descriptive statistic of frequent count and percentages to describe the demographic characteristics of the respondents. Bar and pie charts were used to analyze the data relating to risk behaviours and attitude of the respondents to kidney failure. Results: The study showed that the common kidney failure risk behaviors exhibited by workers in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State are the use of herbal remedies 284 (85.8%), use of alcohol 239 (72.2%) and cigarette smoking 134 (40.1%). The study also showed that 183 (55.3%) were indifferent, 44 (13.3%) had positive attitude while 104 (31.4%) had negative attitude towards kidney failure. Thus majority of the respondents were indifferent towards kidney failure. Conclusion: The reflections of their attitude about their knowledge of kidney failure in their exhibitions of risk behaviours for kidney failure are strong indications of the need for health advocacy on kidney failure of these groups of workers and the healthy populace.
Stress and its health consequences: the reduction strategies for sustainable development
(Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria., 2010) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Vulnerability and health risks of refugees, internally displaced persons: strategies of meeting their needs for sustainable development
(Royal People (Nigeria) Ltd., Ibadan, 2016) Famuyiwa, S. A.
Human displacement in form of internal displacement and refugee has become a nightmare to the global community’s unfolding events in the middle East and Africa leading to increase in the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees in the world. The influx of refugees and IDPs presented the problems and challenges of management of refugees and internally displaced persons to the African governments and heads of states which necessitated the intervention of United Nations High Commission on Refugees to take over the management of refugees in West African sub-region. This however has not been able to address the humanitarian crisis posed by the escalating figures of refugees and internally displaced persons. This paper therefore attempted a holistic analysis of refugees and I DPs phenomenon globally with focus on West Africa and Nigeria with emphasis on conceptual clarification of refugees and IDPs, factors responsible for displacement, vulnerabilities of the displaced people, and response plan to manage humanitarian crisis occasioned by the phenomenon of refugees and IDPs.