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Item Antibiotics Sensitivity Profile Of Proteus Species Associated With Specific Infections at University Of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin(Published by College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2017) Giwa, A; Akanbi II, A.A; Nyamngee, A; Njan, A.A; Olubiyi, S.K; Rejuaro, F.M; Iman, S.A; Adedoja, A.AProteus is a proiitiiieni member ol llie I'amily Enterobacteriaeeae responsible for a variety ot' infections in human, such infections include urinary tract infection and many other opportunistic infections in human. The threat of antimicrobial resistance among important isolates is of great concern. This study was conducted to deteniiine the prevalence and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of Proteus spp associated with its specific infections at the University of llorin Teaching Hospital llorin. A retrospective review of cultures results of urine, wound swabs, ear and throat swabs were analysed. A total of 1,500 clinical samples were examined for identification of bacteria and their antimicrobial susceptibility. The greatest number of Proteus spp isolates were from wound swabs, 57.1%. followed by mid-stream urine 20.4%. Males were found to be more vulnerable than females in acquiring Proteus infections, 53.1% and 46.9% respectively. Results of the antimicrobial sensitivity testing showed that Imipenem and Piperacillin antibiotics were the most effective against Proteus spp with each having 100%, follow'ed by Ceftazidime 79.2%, and Ofloxacin 76.5%. The least effective antibiotic against Proteus was Augmentin 58.1% sensitivity. It is therefore recommended that Imipenem and Piperacillin should be used in the treatment of Proteus infections, and where both are not affordable. Ceftazidime and Ofloxacin could be used in the study area for the treatment of infections caused by Proteus. Regular monitoring of antimicrobial susceptibility is recommended.Item Assessing levels of anxiety and Psychological Distress among Pregnant Women in a South-west State of Nigeria: A descriptive Cross-sectional, Exploratory Study(Advances in Applied Science Research, 2023) Anyebe, E.E; Olubiyi, S.K; Jibril, N.U; Aluko, J.O; Ibraheem, M.A; Oyekunle, AMental health problems affect nearly one-fifth of pregnant women during prenatal and postpartum periods; being particularly vulnerable to psychological distress and anxiety because of immense physiologic and psychosocial changes associated with pregnancy. Screening pregnant women for psychological wellbeing remains ignored. This study assessed the levels of anxiety and psychological distress among pregnant women Attending Antenatal Clinic (ANC) at a General Hospital in Oyo State, southwest Nigeria. Adopting the quantitative descriptive survey method, data were collected from a consecutive sample of 102 pregnant women using modified versions of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) Scale. The data collected were analyzed descriptively using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. Results reveal that over 40% of the women reported moderate to severe psychological distress (21.6% “moderate disorder” and 20.6% “severe disorder.”) with another 36.3% reporting “mild disorder;” Only 21.6% of them were “likely to be well.” On the anxiety scale, a large majority (87.3%) of the women reported low level of anxiety, and the remaining 12.7% moderate anxiety; none reported any worrying level of anxiety. Further descriptive analysis suggests varying anxiety and psychological distress levels could be related to participants’ socio-demographic variables. The study shows levels of psychological distress and anxiety are being experienced by many pregnant women, portending possible high risks of developing mental health disorders during and after pregnancy. The antenatal clinics and periods should be the most suitable places and times for routine and periodic assessment of psychological distress and anxiety in all pregnant women for early interventions. More expanded and intervention-focused studies are however necessary as next steps, as this study is essentially exploratory.Item Assessing levels of anxiety and Psychological Distress among Pregnant Women in a South-west State of Nigeria: A descriptive Cross-sectional, Exploratory Study(Prime Scholars London United Kingdom, 2023-01-30) Anyebe, E.E; Olubiyi, S.K; Jibril, N. U; Aluko, J.O; Ibraheem, M.A.; Oyekunle, AMental health problems affect nearly one-fifth of pregnant women during prenatal and postpartum periods; being particularly vulnerable to psychological distress and anxiety because of immense physiologic and psychosocial changes associated with pregnancy. Screening pregnant women for psychological wellbeing remains ignored. This study assessed the levels of anxiety and psychological distress among pregnant women Attending Antenatal Clinic (ANC) at a General Hospital in Oyo State, southwest Nigeria. Adopting the quantitative descriptive survey method, data were collected from a consecutive sample of 102 pregnant women using modified versions of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) Scale. The data collected were analyzed descriptively using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. Results reveal that over 40% of the women reported moderate to severe psychological distress (21.6% “moderate disorder” and 20.6% “severe disorder.”) with another 36.3% reporting “mild disorder;” Only 21.6% of them were “likely to be well.” On the anxiety scale, a large majority (87.3%) of the women reported low level of anxiety, and the remaining 12.7% moderate anxiety; none reported any worrying level of anxiety. Further descriptive analysis suggests varying anxiety and psychological distress levels could be related to participants’ socio-demographic variables. The study shows levels of psychological distress and anxiety are being experienced by many pregnant women, portending possible high risks of developing mental health disorders during and after pregnancy. The antenatal clinics and periods should be the most suitable places and times for routine and periodic assessment of psychological distress and anxiety in all pregnant women for early interventions. More expanded and intervention-focused studies are however necessary as next steps, as this study is essentially exploratory.Item Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding blood donation among adults in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State(Department of Health promotion and Environmental Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, 2016) Olubiyi, S.K; Babalola, B.R.; Olubiyi, V.M.; Jibril, N.M; Ibraheem, M.A.The aim of this research was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of adults in Ado-Ekiti regarding blood donation. It was a non-experimental descriptive design that utilized structured questionnaire to collect data from 196 respondents using multistage sampling technique. Data collected were analysed manually and were presented in tables, pie charts, histograms and bar charts. The findings revealed that majority (96.9%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge of blood donation. 33.7% of the respondents expressed fear of donating blood and 73% of the respondents will readily donate to a close relative in need of blood. 33.7% of the respondents had never donated blood before while 39.8% of the respondents have donated blood once. The respondents had a good knowledge about blood donation. However their attitude towards blood donation just fair and the practice toward donating blood was poorItem Awareness of Health Seeking Behaviour of Postpartum Mental Illness Among Pregnant Women Attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria Antenatal Clinic(Department of Health promotion and Environmental Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, 2016) Olubiyi, S.K; Issa, B.A.; Laitan, O.L.; Onasoga, O.A.; Abubakar, I.; Ibrahim, HMental health problems have adverse effects on a woman’s obstetrical outcome. Hence, the aim of the study was to assess the awareness of health seeking behaviour of postpartum mental illness among pregnant women attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria antenatal clinic. A research design of cross sectional descriptive study was used with a population of two hundred and forty (240) consecutive pregnant women receiving antenatal care in ABUTH, Zaria. A structured, self administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used with SPSS version 16 to analyze the data generated at 5% level of significance. Majority of the women, 142(59.2%), had good awareness of postpartum mental illness, 184(76.7%) of the respondents had a poor health seeking behavior towards the disorder. There was significant relationship found between awareness of postpartum mental illness and health seeking behavior for the disorder. Government at all levels of health care should scale up public awareness on postpartum mental illness with improved health education on mental healthcare centers. Also, the establishment of mental health facilities in areas strategically close to the vast majority of the population they are meant to serve will assist in controlling the menace of postpartum mental illness.Item Child Abuse Practice among Parents in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria(Faculty of Social Sciences UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto., 2018) Rejuaro, F.M; Onasoga, O.A; Afolayan, J.A; Olubiyi, S.K; Ibitoye, B.MDespite the serious long-term health and economic consequences, child abuse is still a global problem that is deeply rooted in cultural, economic and social practices and is on the increase. Therefore, this study was designed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of child abuse among parents in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State. Cross-sectional descriptive research design was adopted for this study. A Systematic random sampling technique was used to select 140 parents for the study. A modified standardized child abuse questionnaire was used in gathering data. Frequency count and percentages while SPSS version 22.0 were used to analyze the data collected and chisquare were used to test the research hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The findings from the study revealed that majority of the respondents were within the age group of 31-50 years and were married. 60 (42.9%) of the respondents were self-employed with 85 (60.7%) having 3-4 children. Despite the fact that majority of the respondents had high knowledge of child abuse, most of them still practice it. The study also revealed that there was significant relationship between practice of child abuse and the occupation of respondents with P<0.05. The study concluded that the practice of child abuse still exists in the Kwara State, Nigeria and of the parents’ occupation influences the practice of child abuse. Therefore, government should intensify efforts towards eradication of poverty in the country by creating job opportunities with good pay so that parents can adequately provide for their children.Item Determinant Factors for Preference of Catfish as Better Protein Source for Middle Aged Nigerian Residents in Ilorin, Kwara State(Al-Hikmah Journal Of Health Sciences (AJOHS), 2022-06) Olubiyi, S.K; Idoko, K.K; Jibril, N.U; Olaitan, O.L; Lawal, A.S; Olubiyi, I.J; Canis, I; Igbinlade, S; Omotoriogun, MNourishment is a physiological peculiarity that plays a huge part in giving the energy expected to proceeded with metabolic working in the body. This study assessed the sources, reasons and preference of catfish as better protein source of catfish for consumption among middle aged Nigerian residents of Ilorin, Kwara State. The instrument was a self-structured questionnaire with a co-effective of 0.89 utilizing a test re-test technique. All theories were tried at 0.05 alpha level. The study reveals that the utilization of catfish among moderately aged Nigerian occupants of Ilorin, Kwara State was high; the level of the explanations behind consuming catfish among moderately aged Nigerian inhabitants of Ilorin, Kwara State was high; the degree of inclination of catfish as better protein source among moderately aged Nigerian inhabitants of Ilorin, Kwara State was high the information on catfish as better protein source affect the inclination of the moderately aged Nigerian occupants of Ilorin, Kwara State. Based on the above, it is hereby recommended that seminars should be given to elderly people in the society on the importance of catfish as better protein source in Ilorin and market women should also encourage wives to buy and cook catfish meals for their families and most especially, their husbands if he is within 35years and 55years.Item Determinant of patient Health Education in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria(African Journal of Nursing and Health Research, 2021) Jibril, N.U; Olubiyi, S.K; Olusegun, B; Ibraheem, M.A; Aliyu, U; Abdulkadir, KBackground: Patient health teaching is an essential aspect of nurses and other health personnel responsibility that positively influences patient's health and quality of life. This study examined educational qualification and knowledge as determinants of patient health education in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Nigeria. Methodology: A correlational research design was adopted using proportionate sampling technique to select a sample of 280 nurses, doctors and pharmacists. The hypotheses were tested using a cross-sectional correlational design with a sample of 275 nurses from 9 units in UITH. Data collected by structured self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Results: The study revealed that most (74.3%) respondents were female with mean age of 35.5 years and (63.3%) had varying years of working experience. A little above average (58.6%) of respondents had first degree as educational qualifications. The educational status of the respondents influenced positively on the knowledge of respondents about the significance of health education to patient self-care. Conclusion: The study however, concluded that there is significant relationship between academic qualification and the knowledge of health personnel about patient health education (P <0.05, Chi-square(X2) = 10.341, Df= 4 and P- value 0.035). Based on this conclusion,it was recommended that nurses, doctors and pharmacists should adopt patient teaching practices as part of their routine work schedule to improve patient compliance and adherence to treatment regimen in the hospital.Item Determinants of Hypertensive Patients Adherence to therapeutic regimen in Hospitals of Kwara State, Nigeria(Bayero Journal of Nursing and Health Research, 2019) Jibril, N.U; Rejuaro, F.M; Olubiyi, S.K; anyebe, E.E; Ibraheem, M.A; Imam, A.AHypertension is serous public health issues in both developed and developing Countries while compliance and adherence to medication is a challenge among hypertensive patient. this study assessed determinants of compliance and adherence of Hypertensive patients to therapeutic regimen. A descriptive study design was adopted in this study and a total sample size for this study was 304. A multi-stage sampling methods was used to drawn respondents from three senatorial districts of Kwara State. A standardize tools was employed for data collection based on the WHO and CDC cretarials and the data collect was analyzed using SPSS computer software. the results revealed tha knowledg, perception, coping pattern and level of compliance influenced hypertensive patients adherent to therapeutic regimens in hospitals of Kwara State, Nigeria. this study concluded that knowledge (0.035), perception, copping pattern and level of compliance (P-value 0.05) influenced adherence of hypertensive patients to therapeutic regimen in hospitals in Kwara State. the study recommended that health education on the risk of hypertension, regular use of drugs and life style modifications, importance of and adherence to therapeutic regimen should be encouraged in hospitals of Kwara State.Item Dichotomy between Knowledge and Utilization of Delivery Care Services among Women in Edu LGA. Kwara State, Nigeria(official journal of faculty of Nursing LAUTECH, 2018) Jibril, N.U; Olubiyi, S.K; Rejuaro, F.M; Ibraheem, M.A; Imam, A.A; Yusuf, G.Athis study determine the knowledge and access to delivery care services among women in Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design was used, two objectives were set, three research questions were answered and a null hypothesis was tested in this study. Researchers designed questionnaire was used to collect data from 360 women were purposely sampled following the ethical approval from the Local Government Authority of study area. A split-half test reliability was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and was administered on one hundred and twenty pregnant women in the study. the data were analized using frequency count, mean and standard deviation to answered reearch questions while Chi-square was used to test hypothesis at 0.05 level of significant. The result of the study shows that women of childbearing age knowledge about delivery care services was poor and also showed women poor willingness to access delivery care services in Edu LGA. based on the findings of this study, we recommended that Edu LGA, the Kwara state and Federal Ministries of Health as well as Non-Governmental organizations should institutes health education intervention and faith-based programmes to create awareness on the significance of delivery care services in community health institutions.Item Effect of Age and Job designation on Visual Dysfunction among Computer Users at the National Open University of Nigeria(West African College of Nursing, 2015) Olubiyi, S.K; Afolayan, J.A.; Okesina, B.Competitiveness in today’s world requires the use of computers for problem solving. This often demands prolonged working hours with its attendant health hazards. The study was carried out to determine the frequency of existence of visual dysfunction arising from prolonged usage of computer among staff of NOUN. Specifically, this study looked into persistent computer visual dysfunctions among NOUN staff and also examined whether these visual problems were linked with age and job designation of staff. The study was a cross-sectional survey adopting multi-stage random sampling method in the 17 NOUN Study Centres. The sample size for the study was 297; this was determined by the minimum sample size calculation from a total population of 902 staff of NOUN as at the time of the survey. A self-administered and structured questionnaire was used to gather information for the study. Snellen’s test was used to determine visual acuities of the respondents. Frequency, percentage and chi-square (p<0.05) were used to interpret, illustrate and establish strength of associations among the variables. Findings of the study revealed that majority of visual dysfunctions observed were among the 31 – 42 years age group who were mostly chronic computer users. Also, academic staff category whose roles are largely computer intensive were observed to have less desirable visual acuities compared to their counterparts. This study concludes that prolonged computer usage may trigger hypermetropia, allergic conjunctivitis; itching eyes and photophobia, as these were prominent among computer users at the NOUN. It was however suggested that sensitization programme on safe and effective computer use among staff most especially academics should be encouraged by institutional authoritiesItem Evaluation of Food Handling Practices Before, During and After Preparation Among Food Vendors in Ilorin Kwara State(Faculty of Health Sciences, Al-Hikman University, Ilorin, 2022) Olubiyi, S.K; Ibrahim, T. J; Umar, N.J.; Anyebe, E.E.; Olubiyi, I.J; Lawal, A. S.; Canis, I; Omotoriogun, M; Kayode, O.OFood is an important basic necessity that provides nutrient and energy for growth and development of humans. Food handlers play a crucial role in ensuring food hygiene as well as the transmission of food poisoning. This study was aimed at assessing knowledge, practices of food handling and identify the associated factors for safe food handling among selected food handlers in GRA Ilorin. A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out on 191 food handlers that met the inclusion criteria. Data was collected using a pre tested questionnaires with the aid of research assistants and analyzed using SPSS version 28.0. The majority of food handlers were aged 25 to 35 years. 85% of food handlers had acceptable knowledge about food hygiene but good practice was practiced by very few handlers. 50.3% did not keep the work surface clean and disinfected, 25.7% dried dishes with their aprons, 47.1% cooked meat for 45 minutes, 39.8% did not wash vegetables before cooking, 48.7% had long nails and 40.3% continue to work even though they had an infectious disease like flue. The knowledge and attitude about food hygiene was good amongst food handlers but the practice of food hygiene was only fair. Direct observation of hygiene practices observation amongst these handlers revealed that most of them dried their hands with their aprons after washing them. The responsible authority should therefore continuously inspect these restaurants and set up safety precautions to protect the publicItem Knowledge and utilization of Family Planning Services among women in Edu Local Government Area, Lafiagi, Nigeria(The Journal of Guidance and Counseling, 2020) Jibril, N.U; Olubiyi, S.K; Rejuaro, F.M; Imam, A.A; Yusuf, A.G; Ibraheem, M.A; Aminat, G.UThis study determined knowledge, sources of information about and accessibility of Family Planning (FP) services among women in Edu Local Government of Kwara State using a descriptive research design. Three research questions were answered and a hypothesis was tested in this study. A researchers-designed questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection from 480 women and a split-half test of reliability was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. Three hundred and sixty women were purposively sampled for the study. The result was analyzed using frequency count and percentages, while, Chi-square was used to test null hypothesis at Alpha level of 0.05. The research findings showed that women of childbearing age sources of information about FP services was mainly by health workers (62.5%) while women knowledge about FP was below average (43.3%) and women showed poor willingness to utilize FP services in Edu Local Government Area. This study concluded that knowledge has no significant influence on utilization of family planning services by women of childbearing age in Edu LGA, Kwara State. The study however, recommended that all levels of Governments health workers and Non-governmental Organizations should strengthen health education intervention programmes on the significant of FP services utilization in the existing primary health care centres in Edu LGAItem Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of School Health Programme Among Secondary School Teachers(Faculty of Nursing Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Nigeria, 2022) Olubiyi, S.K; Onasoga, A. O; Yusuf, A. G; Ezeaka, P; Irodi, C.C; Olufakayode, V. M.; Ogunleye, O.R; Olubiyi, BThe School Health Program (SHP) is a key component of national health promotion program that reduces the burden of preventable diseases among the school populace. To address this, we set out to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of school health programs among teachers in selected secondary schools in Ikorodu, Lagos State. A cross-sectional descriptive design was used for this study and a random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 128 teachers for this study. Instrument used for this study is a self-developed structured questionnaire with a reliability coefficient score of 0.88 and data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that (58.8%) of the respondents' level of knowledge of school health-program is above average and the attitude of teachers towards school health program is negative (25.3%). Also, the level of practice of school health program among the respondents is high (60.2%). In conclusion, the study showed that the respondents are knowledgeable about school health program but the practice is low (40.8%). The governments should place more priority on school health when making and implementing health policies.Item Knowledge, Forms and Involvement in Intimate Partner Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Residents of Ogba Community, Lagos State(The Journal of Positive Psychology and Counseling, 2022-09) Ajayi, A.M; Jibril, N.U; Olubiyi, S.K; Rejuaro, F.M; Onasoga, O.O; Aluko, J.O; Umar, G.A; Olorukooba, HThe study examined the influence of parental involvement, religiosity and sex communication on adolescents’ attitude towards premarital sex among in-school adolescents in Ibadan Metropolis. This study is a cross sectional survey research. A total of 500 participants were sampled through convenience sampling from selected secondary schools randomly selected from the Oluyole and Ibadan North Local Government of Oyo state.A structured questionnaire was used to collect data hypotheses were tested using Factorial ANOVA; multiple regressions and Pearson Product Moment Correlation at p≤.05. Significant associations were demonstrated between parental involvement(r = -.21, p<.01), religiosity(r = -.34, p<.05), and attitude towards premarital sex while associations among parental communication, socio-demographic characteristics and attitude towards premarital sex were not significant.The result revealed that parental involvement (β = --.18, t= -4.18 p<.01), religiosity (β= -.33, t= -7.69, p<.01) have significant independent influence on attitude towards premarital sex (R2 = 0.15, F (3,496) = 28.64, p <.01)However, sex communication (β = -.05, t= -1.44 p>.05) have no significant independent influence on attitude towards premarital sex.there was main effect of parental involvement (F (1,492) = 792.78, p<.01) and religiosity (F (1,492) =26.91, p<.01) on attitude towards premarital sex. Furthermore, the result also revealed that there was significant interaction between parental involvement and religiosity on attitude towards premarital sex (F= (1,492) = 28.37, p<.01). The government should endeavor to incorporate it in the curriculum of various schools and to spread the dangers to the public at largeItem Knowledge, Forms and Involvement in Intimate Partner Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Residents of Ogba Community, Lagos State(Positive Psychology Association, Nigeria, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2022) Ajayi, A.M; Umar, N.J; Olubiyi, S.K; Rejuaro, F.M.; Onasoga, O.O; Aluko, J.O; Umar, G.A.; Olorukooba, H.Background: Violence among intimate couple is one of the many trivial forms of violence and abuse among partners which has constituted a global public health problem. The violence among intimate partners does not only infringe on the human rights but also a violation of social- cultural and religious norms. Design: This study adopted descriptive cross-sectional research design which examined knowledge, forms and involvement of partners in intimate relation violence among residents of Ogba communities that constituted the target population. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 250 participants for the study and same number of Questionnaires was used to collect data from male and female participants and the analysis was based on 248 fully completed questionnaires. Results: The findings showed that level of knowledge about IPV was high among residence of Ogba community of Lagos State. The participants identified physical violence (4.0%), sexual violence (62.4%), emotional violence (9.3%), and spiritual violence (62.3%) as forms of intimate partner violence. Although partners were involved in IPV but majority (84.3%) claimed not been assaulted in any form but 27.3% were physically assaulted. Even though the IPV victims were not high in percentage, the physical and emotional trauma resulting from the violence could be detrimental to health of the victims. Conclusion: The study concluded that, socio-economic status such as educational level (Χ2 cal:45.689), religion (Χ2 cal: 24.544), ethnicity,( Χ2 cal :37.348), and occupation (Χ2 cal :33.0111) have a significant influence on the involvement of residents of Ogba community in IPV at P<0.05. This study recommended that, nurses and health caregivers must be knowledgeable about forms of IPV and skillful in handling behavioural changes on victims of IPV. Health education programmes on forms and dangers inherent in involvement on intimate partners’ violence in Ogba communities.Item Nurses' Application of Dorothea Orem’s Self Care Theory towards Management of Chronically-ill Patients at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State(Islamic University in Uganda, 2019) Olubiyi, S.K; Ibitoye, O.F; Onasoga, O.A; Shaibu, E.O; Ibitoye, B.M; Nyamngee, AThe necessity to care by theoretical thinking and scientific method is recognized by considering a method based on theory to guide our practice hence nursing theories have to be applied to practice. Nursing theory depends on its utility in caring and in the disciplinary development hence, the need to assess the nurses’ application of Dorothea Orem’s self-care theory towards the management of critically ill patients in the university of Ilorin teaching hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state. The research sought to assess the level of knowledge of nurses’ application of the theory as well as factors that influences the application of Orem’s theory towards management of chronically ill patients. A descriptive research design was used and a total sampling technique was employed to get the sample size of 105 respondents. Instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire tested for validity and reliability through a pilot study with 0.778 using the Croabach Alpha method. The result revealed that nurses are knowledgeable about the theory, a major percentage of the nurses apply the theory to practice. Factors that affect the application of the theory were also identified. To ensure that holistic care is delivered at all levels of health care especially the tertiary, management should employ more nurses, make room for professional development programmes and trainings to update their knowledge periodically so as to care for patients living with chronic illnesses and enhance their quality of life, functional capacity, and personal and social welfareItem Nurses’ Perception on Factors Responsible for Workplace Violence Against Nurses in Selected Hospitals in Ilorin, Kwara State(Association of Behavioural Research Analysts and Psychometricians (ABReAP), 2019) Onasoga, O.A; Aluko, J.O; Rotimi, K.A; Olubiyi, S.K; Umar, N.JViolence in the workplace is a public issue globally. In the health sector, nurses have been found to be the main victim of this menace and if not controlled, it may have detrimental impact on nursing services. This study investigated the forms of workplace violence experienced by nurses and their perception on factors responsible for it in selected hospitals in Ilorin, Kwara State. A descriptive research design using self-administered questionnaire was employed and a purposive sample technique was used to select a simple size of 285 registered nurses for the study. Results showed that 55.8% of the nurses had been assaulted at their workplace and the commonest form was verbal assault from patients' relatives and 25.3% did nothing about the assault. The major factors responsible for workplace violence identified by nurses were alcohol abuse or substance abuse 224 (78.6%), long waiting hours 222(77.9%), highly stressed patients and relatives, 213 (74.8%), language or culture difference 204 (71.6%), inappropriate staff attitude 198 (69.5%), staffs' frustration 197 (69.2%) and negligence of duty 196 (68.8%). There was no significant difference found between perceptions of workplace violence among nurses in the selected hospitals. Therefore, policy makers should implement policies for reporting and addressing workplace violence and as well as gear up the security level of hospitals. Nurses should improve their skill in human relations and learn how to identify indicators of violence and avert potential violence.Item Perceived Impact of Environmental Health Hazards on the people of Atan-Oba Community, Offa, Kwara State(Department of Health promotion and Environmental Health Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, 2016) Olubiyi, S.K; Kayode, O.B; Ibraheem, M.A; Omolabi, F.A.This study was conducted to determine the perception of impact of environmental health hazards in Atan-Oba Community in Offa Kwara State, Nigeria. Atan-Oba region is known to be overcrowded with poor or inadequate sanitation. Two hundred (200) respondents were randomly selected using simple random sampling technique for the research. Descriptive survey design was used with questionnaire as research tools to elicit information from the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of SPSS 17.0. Results indicated significant relationships between the well-being of people and hazards of environmental pollution (r-value+027. p.006) significant relationship between causes of environment health and people's health (r= -170,p=018).Findings from this study indicated that the well-being of people of Atan Oba community were significantly influenced by the high environmental pollution and causes or sources of the pollution. This study recommends that government at all levels should provide effective legislation to ensure compliance with environmental sanitation at community level, environmental sanitation should be carried out at least once in a month and health care providers should give proper enlightenment campaign on the importance of sanitation and its negative effects on the people's healthItem Practice and Correlates of Widowhood Rites in a City in North Central Nigeria(Texila American University, 2019) Aderibigbe, S.A; Lawal, M.O; Olubiyi, S.K; Akande, O.W.Objectives: This study determined the practice and correlates of widowhood rites in a city in North central Nigeria. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for the study. Multistage sampling technique was used to recruit 450 respondents into the study. Interviewer administered questionnaire and two focus group discussions were used for data collection. Data analysis was done using Epi-info version 3.5.3. A p-value of 0.05 or less was regarded as statistically significant. The study included all males and females over 18years of age residing in Ilorin South Local Government Area. Results: The age range of respondents was between 20 – 79 yrs. A quarter of all respondents (25.9%) were in the fifth decade of life. Widowhood rites commonly practiced in Ilorin South LGA as identified by more than 70% of the respondents include; preventing the widow from going to the farm and market during the mourning period and preventing her from doing household chores. About 16.2% of respondents had ever practiced one or more forms of widowhood rites. There was a statistically significant relationship between age, gender, religion, marital status, educational level, ethnicity and occupation of respondents and the practice of widowhood rites (p< 0.05). Conclusion: Widowhood rites are observed across different categories of people. Age, gender, religion, marital status, educational level, ethnicity and occupation were significantly associated with practice of widowhood rites. There is a need for legislation against harmful widowhood rites by relevant stakeholders.