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Adolescent fast food consumption: implications for healthful living
(2012) Jacob, F. F.; Adio-Moses, R. O.
The development of quality of life requires conscious ana positive attitude towards safe living, healthy consumption and the understanding of individual responsibility in consumer health. Available evidences clearly suggest that adequate and quality nutrition is very necessary for adolescents to live a healthy life. The implication of fast food consumption on adolescents’ health is analyzed in this work thus; dietary need of adolescents, why adolescent's prefer fast food and finally the implications of eating fast foods. The authors believed that adolescents should consider living a healthy life and not one detrimental to their health due to wrong dietary habit. Adolescents should therefore be sensitized and encouraged through health education to make the right dietary choices.
An analysis of state of emergency preparedness and response of government to disaster risk management in Nigeria
(2019-02) Adio-Moses, R. O.; Taiwo, P. A.
Nigeria has experienced and is still experiencing varying degrees of both natural and man-made disasters with their adverse effects overtime exceeding the ability of affected societies to cope in the midst of available resources especially in the face of insurgency and terrorism. While intellectual discourses have focused on the effect and consequences of disaster, dearth of information exist on government‟s response and level of preparedness for disaster risk management especially from the analytical point of view. The paper focused on the nature and consequences of disaster, role of government in disaster risk management and problems affecting emergency preparedness and response from government. Disasters were seen to be sudden, calamitous and deadly in nature. Its types included natural disasters (e.g wild fire, floods, landslides, hurricanes, drought, damaging winds, tsunami, debris flow, hurricanes and volcanic eruption) and man-made disasters (economic collapse, terrorist attacks, chemical threat, biological threat, nuclear accidents, wars, explosions, oil and chemical spillage, fire, flood etc). Government role in disaster risk management included education, monitoring, coordination, data collation, research activities, policy making and prompt responses to prevent and control disaster at all levels. However, the hindrances included inadequacy in funding, education, coordination, research and planning. It is recommended that individual and collective effort be geared at improving education, funding and research coupled with governmental preparedness and prompt response towards the prevention and control of all forms of disaster in Nigeria.
Assessment of fire safety preparedness among residential staff of the University of Ibadan: promoting safety in homes for national development
(Research and innovation for National Development (RIND), 2017) Okanlawon, A. J.; Adio-Moses, R. O.
Fires in schools are a public concern because of the increased incidences, injuries and deaths of students and staff not to mention the destruction of properties. Despite this, schools seem not well prepared for fire disasters, The purpose of this study was to assess fire safety preparedness among residential staff in University of Ibadan. The research adopted a descriptive survey. The target population for this study consisted of all staff residing in the staff quarters. This study employed multistage sampling technique to obtain the sample population of 169 respondents. Data was collected by means of questionnaire, an observation schedule and structured interview guide. Data collected was analyzed through descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis. Based on the findings of the study, fire extinguishers are indicated not readily available in staff residential quarters with only 14.2% of residential staff indicating its availability; 57.4% of residential staff do not know how to use a fire fighting equipment; 85.2% of residential staff have not received any training on the use of fire fighting equipment. Based on the findings of the study, the researchers recommended that the university management should consider providing fire fighting equipment to staff residential quarters and should also be regularly inspected. Finally, residential staff should be trained on fire safety. The study suggested that a similar study should be carried out in other tertiary institutions in Nigeria to examine fire safety preparedness in schools, hence improve research and innovation in health and safety education for national development
Assessment of Knowledge and awareness of global warming among inhabitants of industrial areas of an urban community in Nigeria
(Academy of Business and Retail Management, 2016-03) Adio-Moses, R. O.; Aladejana, J. A.
Global warming with its attendant consequences such as extreme heat, natural disasters, poor air quality and allergens has increased health problems. The risk of injury, illness and resulting death among inhabitants are expected to be frequent and intense especially in areas with heavy industrial presence. The current low level of literacy and the socio-economic situation of Nigerians could be responsible for their low consciousness of this unpreventable changes in our climate in one hand and lack of willingness on the part of people to seek environmental health and safety information on the causes, effect and how to mitigate global warming on the other hand f This study focuses on assessment of knowledge and awareness of causes, effects and mitigating measures of global warming among inhabitants of industrial areas of Ibadan southwestern Nigeria. In this descriptive survey, purposive sampling technique was used to select 200 respondents from among the inhabitants of this area. A questionnaire with reliability co-efficient (r) of 0.78 was used for data collection. Two research questions were answered and three hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. Statistical methods such as Chi-square, frequency count, simple percentage and pie chart were used for data analysis. (Results showed that only 20% had 34.0% had negative attitude while 81 (40.5%) were indifferent, all the three hypotheses were rejected. Consequently, it was deduced that respondents have significant knowledge of global warming. In recommendation, people's environmental health seeking behaviour should be promoted through multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and the development of inclusive environmental health and safety intervention strategies.
Assessment of residential overcrowding and associated health risk on the girl-child in low-income communities in Oyo State, Nigeria
(The Institute For Peace and Strategic Studies University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 2018) Taiwo, P. A.; Adio-Moses, R. O.; Taiwo, Y. M.
The consequences of residential overcrowding on children in developing countries have attracted scholarly attentions with dearth of information on its health implications on the girl-child from large family sizes particularly among selected low-income communities in Akinyele local government area, Oyo state. This study adopted a descriptive and cross-sectional survey design using the epidemiological transition theory as framework for explanation. A s tinctured questionnaire was administered on 450 purposively selected parents with large family sizes, while 9 in-depth interviews and 3 focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with parents and mothers respectively from 3 communities in the study area. Quantitative data were analyzed at the univariate and bivariate levels and presented using descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages, and inferential statistics of chi-square, while qualitative data were content analyzed. Majority (86.3%) were females, 93.7% were married while only 16.1% had tertiary education. About 70.0% of the respondents had more than 4 children and earned N40,000 and less monthly. Nearly half (49.3%) of the respondents resided in one room self-contain apartment with their children. A significant association existed between gender of children and risk of communicable diseases (X2’212.7, P=0.002). More female children experienced measles (55.7%) and always had cough (65.0%), than their male counterparts who experienced measles (45.4%) and always had cough (32.0%). The girl-child experienced sexual abuse, shame and inconvenience in maintaining personal hygiene because of other roommates of the opposite sex. There is need to educate and enlighten parents on the general implication of large family size, and specific health risk of overcrowding on the girl-child and she should be equipped with risk reduction skills as a coping mechanism. Government should also provide adequate housing for low-income and large families.
Awareness of cervical cancer risk factors and utilisation of pap-smear testing among health workers in Ibadan, Nigeria
(The Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Education University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, 2017-03) Adio-Moses, R. O.; Sindama, H.
Cervical cancer is a major reproductive health problem among women in Nigeria, every woman who has ever been sexually active is at risk. Certain factors also increase the risk of developing the disease. Cervical cancer can usually be found early by having regular Pap smear tests but this test is rarely provided and hardly utilised by women. This study was aimed at finding out the level of awareness of female health workers and the level of utilization of pap smear testing. The study was carried out using descriptive survey research design and the total population of 623 health workers in government owned hospitals were used as respondents for the study. Only 502 of the structured questionnaire were returned. Reliability of the instrument was determined using a test-retest method with Pearson Product Moment correlation and it yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.73. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency count and percentage for the research question, while inferential statistics of chi-square and regression were used to determine the level and the direction of relationship between the independent and the dependent. The level of significance was set at p-value <0.05. The results shows that only 118 (23.5%) have had pap smear test while 384 (76.5%) have not. Also, awareness of cervical cancer risk factors was significant (X2cal 33.426, X2crit =11.071, df= 5, p< 0.05) among health workers. But, this awareness of the risk factors did not significantly influence (13 =.084, t= 1.069, p> 0.05) the utilization of pap-smear testing among female health workers in Ibadan. It is surprising to note that the awareness of cervical cancer risk factors did not influence the utilization of pap- smear testing among health workers in Ibadan. In recommendation, female health workers should be sensitised and encouraged to subject themselves to pap-smear testing as the experience will serve as a source of empowerment in their pivotal role of adviser and developing consciousness, reliance and cooperation of other women.
Awareness of cervical cancer risk factors and utilisation of pap-smear testing among health workers in Ibadan, Nigeria
(The Department of Physical and Health Education Faculty of Education University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, 2017-03) Adio-Moses, R. O.; Sindama, H.
Cervical cancer is a major reproductive health problem among women in Nigeria, every woman who has ever been sexually active is at risk. Certain factors also increase the risk of developing the disease. Cervical cancer can usually be found early by having regular Pap smear tests but this test is rarely provided and hardly utilised by women. This study was aimed at finding out the level of awareness of female health workers and the level of utilization of pap smear testing. The study was carried out using descriptive survey research design and the total population of 623 health workers in government owned hospitals were used as respondents for the study. Only 502 of the structured questionnaire were returned. Reliability of the instrument was determined using a test-retest method with Pearson Product Moment correlation and it yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.73. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency count and percentage for the research question, while inferential statistics of chi-square and regression were used to determine the level and the direction of relationship between the independent and the dependent. The level of significance was set at p-value <0.05. The results shows that only 118 (23.5%) have had pap smear test while 384 (76.5%) have not. Also, awareness of cervical cancer risk factors was significant (X2cal 33.426, X2crit =11.071, df= 5, p< 0.05) among health workers. But, this awareness of the risk factors did not significantly influence (13 =.084, t= 1.069, p> 0.05) the utilization of pap-smear testing among female health workers in Ibadan. It is surprising to note that the awareness of cervical cancer risk factors did not influence the utilization of pap- smear testing among health workers in Ibadan. In recommendation, female health workers should be sensitised and encouraged to subject themselves to pap-smear testing as the experience will serve as a source of empowerment in their pivotal role of adviser and developing consciousness, reliance and cooperation of other women.
Challenges of interagency collaboration in emergency response in Nigeria
(2020-03) Adio-Moses, R. O.; Abiodun, T. F.; Fasaanu, E. O.
Nigeria as state has been facing a myriad of challenges that have impeded disaster and risk management for years now. This situation is further complicated by the dearth or even lack of a comprehensive institutional framework for emergency response system in the country. The interaction between the agencies involved is one in which there is a usual disconnect instead of a joint decision making approach where power is shared and all agencies take up organizations and the public, but the current approach being employed is rather tailored towards individual coordination rather than a collaborative or cooperative approach. This paper, therefore, examines the challenges of interagency collaboration on emergency response in the country and implications for national risk preparedness and reduction. The study vividly depicts an overview of the Nigerian situation in relation to emergency response. Though challenges crop up as a result of various hindrances that make the agencies work at cross-roads, among which are: financial constraints, inadequate information on coordination process, politics and others. The paper concludes that given the current situation on in-adequate interagency collaboration in emergency response in Nigeria, there is need to embrace interagency collaboration to enhance emergency response to disasters and risks in our societies. It, however, recommends encouragement of coherent policies; learning from the lived experiences of developed countries; coupling disaster risk reduction with other.
Child labour: forms, causes and implications on education
(Nigerian School Health Association, 2015) Jime, H. K.; Adio-Moses, R. O.
This paper focused on child labour, considering forms, causes, and educational implications. Child labour remains a major source of concern in Nigeria despite legislative measures. Forms of child labour include domestic child labour, agricultural child labour, industrial child labour, street hawking/'scavenging, bonded child labour, and commercial sex work. Causes of child labour include poverty, poor schooling opportunity, rapid urbanisation, societal class discrimination and cultural factors among others. Implications of child labour on education include inability to attend classes, high dropout rate due to poor grades, and negative attitude towards school. This paper recommended that education should be made affordable; and that government should improve the quality of education, especially in the area of social security.
Conditioning the body for safe-delivery: an assessment of pregnant women’s knowledge on the benefit of exercise during pregnancy in Ibadan, Oyo State
(Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine, 2016-08) Adio-Moses, R. O.
Pregnancy is one of the most awaited stages in a woman's life. It is also one of the most delicate phases of life, and that is why it is crucial to ensure fitness and wellbeing at this stage. It is very necessary for pregnant women to condition their bodies for safe delivery through light physical activities and exercises to provide a stress-less antenatal and healthy gestation phase. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess knowledge of pregnant women attending the ante-natal clinic at Adeoyo State Hospital on the benefit of exercise. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select two hundred (200) pregnant women attending ante-natal clinics at Adeoyo State Hospital, Ibadan. An interviewer- administered semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Research questions one and two sought to know if respondents engaged in any form of exercise while three other research questions were raised to assess their knowledge on the benefit of exercise on physical fitness, sleep and depression during pregnancy. Data were presented in percentages. Overall, 77% of the respondents revealed that they did engage in exercises but 58% in the form of walking. The majority (71%) of the participants agreed that exercise has a positive effect on sleep. 70% viewed exercise as beneficial in reducing depression. Also, 56% agreed that exercise could prevent weight gain and improve physical fitness in pregnancy. This study shows that the respondents know the benefits of exercise during pregnancy and walking as a form of exercise. It was recommended that the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education should focus on encouraging primary care physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity when designing treatment plans for pregnant women and referring their patients to credentialed Exercise and Health Fitness Professionals.
Determinants of alcohol consumption among in-school adolescents in Oyo state: consequences for health and safety education
(Department of Social Work, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2013-06) Adio-Moses, R. O.
Alcohol abuse among adolescents is associated with a variety of risky behaviours, as well as consequent physical and/or mental health complications with an increased likelihood of long term effects reaching into adulthood. A multi-stage sampling technique was utilized in selecting 525 students in their 5th and 6th year in 15 out of 30 secondary schools in the area studied. Data collection was through a self developed and administered questionnaire. Three null hypotheses were tested with the use of chi- square at 0.05 level of significance. The results obtained indicate that there is significant relationship between accessibility and alcohol consumption, price and alcohol consumption, media and alcohol consumption. It concludes by discussing the consequences on the adolescents and suggests some remedies for adolescent safety education.
Dietary habit and lifestyle patterns: a predisposing factor of cardiovascular diseases among university lecturers in Ibadan
(2011) Adio-Moses, R. O.
Dietary habits and lifestyle patterns have all been confirmed to be predictors of cardiovascular diseases among adults. Basic descriptive data on dietary habits and lifestyle patterns are however lacking for university lectures in Ibadan. This study was carried out to determine the lifestyle patterns that could predispose university of Ibadan lectures to cardiovascular diseases. Two hundred lectures were purposively selected and the descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The data collected were analysed with the descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages. Results showed that dietary habits and lack of exercise were significant predisposing factors of cardiovascular diseases among University of Ibadan lecturers. It was concluded that the lectures life style patterns may be damaging to their heart. It was recommended that health and fitness awareness programmes that will encourage daily healthy living and the use of sporting facilities on campus should be organized by the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education for all lectures in the University of Ibadan.
Effects of gender and years of working experience on primary school teachers' health assessment behaviour in Ibadan south west local government area, Oyo State
(Department of Educational Management, University of Ibadan, 2020-12) Onawola, R. M.; Adio-Moses, R. O.
The average Nigerian children spend at least seven to nine hours a day and five days in a week in schools where they face significant health challenges resulting from daily activities and risk-taking behaviour which may adversely affect their health and ability to learn. Previous studies revealed poor personal hygiene practices among public primary school pupils. This study, examined the effects of gender and years of working experience on primary school teachers' health assessment behaviour in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of Oyo State. The study adopted non-equivalent pre-test -post-test control quasi experimental design using 2x2x2 factorial matrix. One hundred and eighty teachers selected through multistage sampling procedure from sixty-five public primary schools in the study area were randomly assigned to experimental group and control group. A structured Teachers' Health Assessment Behaviour Questionnaire (THABQ), and a self-structured Pupil Health Assessment form were used to collect information from the participants was adapted, a reliability coefficient of .76 was obtained using cronbach alpha. Study lasted for eight (8) weeks. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. 107(59.4%) primary school teachers had no time for health assessment of their pupils. Findings showed that there was no significant main effect of gender on primary school teachers' health assessment behaviour in Oyo State (F (2,177) = 3.360, p>.05, ƞ(2) =.019). There was a significant main effect of work experience on primary school teachers' health assessment behaviour in Oyo state (F(2,177) = 31.022, p<.05, ƞ(2) = 149). Interaction effects of work experience and gender was significant on Primary school teachers' health assessment behaviour (F(1,175) = 17.227, p<.05, ƞ(2) =.003). It was recommended that there is need for regular advocacies for improvement and sustainable health assessment behaviour among primary school teachers in Ibadan South West Local Government Area.
Engendering humanitarian support in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey of health-related quality of life of internally displaced persons in Benue State
(2020) Adio-Moses, R. O.
The humanitarian crisis which was induced by armed conflict in the North Central geo-political zone in Nigeria has assumed a tragic dimension. The crisis has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes thereby necessitating settlements in internally displaced persons camps. Benue state became the epicenter of the farmers/herdsmen crisis and the year 2018 witnessed an alarming loss of lives and properties including sacking of villages by armed militias thus necessitating IDP camps. Planning, execution and evaluation of humanitarian and health services require understanding health needs and social realities of internally displaced persons (IDPs). It was against this backdrop that the present study was designed to assess and document health related quality of life (HRQoL) of IDPs in Benue State IDP camps. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted and instrument modified from the WHOQOL-BREF. Health related quality of life was assessed using two dimensions of physical and socio-emotional health dimensions. Generated data were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics of t-test and One-Way ANOVA at 0.05 alpha level. Findings of the study showed poor health related quality of life in both dimensions. There was also significant gender difference in health related quality of life (tcal. = 4.230, df = 746, tcrit. = 1.645, p=<0.05) with female IDPs reporting lower HRQoL. The study also suggests that older respondents reported lower HRQoL than younger ones. It is concluded based on the findings of this study that HRQoL of IDPs in Benue State is significantly low and that IDPs have both poor physical, social and emotional health status. It was thus concluded that female and aged IDPs compared to male and younger IDPs face more distress. Provision of humanitarian and health support services for IDPs with specialized care for women, children and aged is strongly recommended.
Environmental education: a panacea for safe and healthy primary school environment in Nigeria
(Nigerian Association of Health Educators, 2015) Adio-Moses, R. O.
The primary school environment, just like other school environment should be the safest for both staff and pupils. But, this is not always the case in most Nigerian public primary schools as accidents and injuries are reported due to the poor conditions of the school environment especially the playground and classrooms. Indeed other components of the school environment are also associated with injuries which contradict the importance of safe school environment. This paper defines environment health and accentuated the need to reduce injuries related to the school environment through environmental education especially among primary school pupils. This will serve as a way of enhancing their awareness of the various dangers in and around the school environment including man-made and natural environmental degradation. The paper also considered environmental education as a multidisciplinary subject with the sole objective of creating a school environment that will evoking pupils sense of inclusion, physical and psychological safety and by creating positive, friendly and safe school environment through collaboration between the school and all sections of the society. The expectant result will lead to the development of healthy and safe environmental ethics and increase the value placed on conservation of life and environmental safety. The paper recommended that pupils should be adequately equipped with the necessary manipulative skills that will help them pay attention to both the physical and social environment that promotes safety, healthy interpersonal relationships, and freedom from discrimination and abuse.
Female adolescents’ knowledge on cervical cancer screening and immunization
(2015-09) Adio-Moses, R. O.
Context and purpose: Although the new infections of human papilloma virus (HPV) can be acquired at any age, women’s less than 25 years predominated. The present study investigated the knowledge of school adolescents on prevention and screening of cervical cancer. Method: In a cross-sectional study, 240 female adolescents (aged 15-20 years) randomly enrolled using a multistage sampling technique in four peri-urban schools, were interviewed in Ibandan, Nigeria. Survey questions addressed terminology and general knowledge of cervical cancer screening and immunization. Results: The overall response rate was 83.3%. 54.4% of the respondents did not know that screening for HPV is important and available for all females. 82.5% indicated that the HVP vaccines are not for females of age less than 15 years. Conclusion: More than half female adolescents in this survey had poor knowledge of cervical cancer screening and immunization and this has serious implications for school health and safety education as well as cervical cancer prevention programmes.
Growing without parents: can the media build children’s foundation of a healthy and safe lifestyle habits?
(2014-05) Adio-Moses, R. O.
The need to work and increase the economic status of families has resulted in both parents working for long hours and this has reduced quality time that should have been hitherto spent with their toddlers at home. Toddlers therefore are left with care givers or some forms of electronic media (television, movies, video games, cell phones, and computer networks) not only for entertainment but also for instruction. Electronic media have indeed assumed central roles in the daily lives of our toddlers and have become an alternative for practical learning. The effect of electronic media could be both positive and negative, on children's cognitive, social, and behavioural development. Most of the health and safety habits imbibed during the toddler years can be viewed as a set of habits that exist on a continuum developed and nurtured by parents. “Can the media replace parents in building healthy and safe lifestyle habits in children?” the answer is in the negative as this article reviewed the risks in exposing children to electronic media especially at their formative age without guidance. It concluded that it is important to minimize the negative outcome of electronic media on toddlers’ health. In recommendation parents need to spend more time with their toddlers to reverse the negative impact of electronic media and take the responsibility of initiating early healthy and safe lifestyle habits in their toddlers by serving as models and positive motivators.
Growing without parents: can the media build children’s foundation of a healthy and safe lifestyle habits?
(2014-05) Adio-Moses, R. O.
The need to work and increase the economic status of families has resulted in both parents working for long hours and this has reduced quality time that should have been hitherto spent with their toddlers at home. Toddlers therefore are left with care givers or some forms of electronic media (television, movies, video games, cell phones, and computer networks) not only for entertainment but also for instruction. Electronic media have indeed assumed central roles in the daily lives of our toddlers and have become an alternative for practical learning. The effect of electronic media could be both positive and negative, on children's cognitive, social, and behavioural development. Most of the health and safety habits imbibed during the toddler years can be viewed as a set of habits that exist on a continuum developed and nurtured by parents. “Can the media replace parents in building healthy and safe lifestyle habits in children?” the answer is in the negative as this article reviewed the risks in exposing children to electronic media especially at their formative age without guidance. It concluded that it is important to minimize the negative outcome of electronic media on toddlers’ health. In recommendation parents need to spend more time with their toddlers to reverse the negative impact of electronic media and take the responsibility of initiating early healthy and safe lifestyle habits in their toddlers by serving as models and positive motivators.
Health and safety in exercise for special people: can disability, chronic condition and wellness coexist?
(Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine, 2012-08) Adio-Moses, R. O.; Onawola, R. M.
Despite the presence of a disability, special persons have the potential for health, safety and wellness to the same extent as those without disability. The near-normal lifespan of many people with disabilities and their involvement in family and community activities provide strong rationale for addressing their long-term health and wellness. This paper therefore seeks to review the question: “Can Disability, Chronic Conditions and Wellness Coexist?” The need for and importance of exercise to people with disabilities and chronic health conditions towards maintaining the highest possible levels of wellness in spite of their chronic condition and disability status are stressed. Recommendations were made for people with chronic health conditions and disabilities on the general guidelines for developing exercises and sports.
Health and safety needs of homeless people in Ibadan metropolis, oyo State, Nigeria
(Centre for Peace & Strategic Studies University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2018) Adio-Moses, R. O.
Homelessness or street life is becoming a serious emerging social and community safety problem in Ibadan. Notably, women and children remain an important population within this group and should be considered important data source by researchers in the continuous quest to find sustainable solutions to this problem. This study examined the health and safety needs of internally displaced persons in Ibadan, Oyo State, using the phenomenological research method. Respondents were sampled around major areas in Ibadan where these groups are found. Those willing to participate in the study were interviewed in any of the four major languages (English/pidgin, Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo). Forty-Three respondents comprising 14 women, 16 children and 13 youths were interviewed. The generated data were transcribed and analysed using thematic content analysis. Themes derived from the analysis of generated data showed that poverty and conflicts were major causes of internal displacement in the study area. Food and shelter were the most commonly cited health needs of the respondents. The safety needs among the respondents were health care, protection from sexual harassment, rape, physical and verbal abuse. It is concluded that paying special attention to this group will go a long way in reducing community health and safety issues. A fund for the care, well-being and resettlement of the internally displaced persons through public-private partnership among other policy-based recommendations were made.