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    Abortion Procurement and Post-Abortion Care Services: Experiences of Nigerian Adolescents
    (College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone., 2018) Onasoga, O.A; Arunachallam, S
    Introduction: The prevention of abortion related complications and mortality is dependent on the availability, accessibility and usability of emergency post-abortion care (PAC) throughout the health care system. Unfortunately, Nigerian adolescents are often unable to obtain adequate post-abortion care services due to numerous challenges and barriers. This study attempted to explore experiences with abortion and post abortion care services from the adolescents’ perspective which is the first step in enhancing optimal utilization of adolescents’ PAC services Methods: A qualitative exploratory research design was used. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with adolescent patients during hospitalization. The adolescent patients were duly counseled and informed consent obtained prior to the in-depth interview. Semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection and the data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Findings from the interviews revealed that adolescents found it difficult to discuss issues of pregnancy and abortion with their parents or guardians due to fear, stigmatization or rejection. The adolescents experienced negligence of care, shame and stigma due to failure of health care providers to ensure privacy, as well as delay in treatment due to hospital protocol and non availability of prescribed drugs which significantly affected the PAC care services they received Conclusion: The adolescents experienced fear, shame, and stigmatization, negligence of care and lack of access to adequate PAC services. These findings highlight the need to review health actions directed towards adolescents with abortion complications and plan interventions aim at improving provision of adolescents’ friendly PAC services, in order to meet the reproductive health needs of these adolescents.
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    Adolescents’ Knowledge, Attitude and Utilization of Emergency Contraceptive Pills in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region International Journal of Translational.
    (Global Health and Education Projects, Inc, 2016) Onasoga, O.A; Joel, A.A; Tariebi, F.A; Umar, N.J; Imam, A.A
    Background and Objective: Risky sexual activity among adolescents is on the increase and contraceptive prevalence rate is low which is evidenced by high rate of teenage pregnancy in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. This study assesses the adolescents’ knowledge, attitude and utilization of emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) in Amassoma Community, Bayelsa State, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional research design. A purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 220 respondents from the target population. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data generated. Results: Majority of the respondents had high level of knowledge and positive attitude towards emergency contraceptive pills but had low level of utilization. Concerns about what others may say, parental attitude, contraceptive availability, contraceptive accessibility, and peer infl uences were the major factors that infl uenced the utilization of contraceptive pills. There was no signifi cant relationship between knowledge and utilization of emergency contraceptive pills, as well as level of knowledge and their utilization of emergency contraceptive pills. Conclusions and Global Health Implications: Adolescents in the study were more likely to use emergency contraceptive pills, if parents and others reaction to adolescents’ contraceptive use were positive about those. Health care professionals, especially nurses, should organize enlightenment programs to educate adolescents, parents and the public on the benefi ts of adolescents’ contraceptives use, especially ECP.
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    Awareness and practice of prostate cancer screening among middle age men in a rural community in North-central, Nigeria.
    (Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria., 2020) Onasoga, O.A; Aluko, J.O; Diorgu, F.C; Yusuf, F.T; Fadare, R.I.
    Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in middle aged men in Nigeria; yet prostate cancer screening is not a common practice, thus resulting in late presentation of patients to the hospital when little or no cure can be administered. This study seeks to assess the awareness and practice of prostate cancer screening among middle age men in a rural community in Kwara State. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 158 respondents using purposive sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a selfstructured questionnaire and the response rate was 98.1%. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with level of significant set at 5% (0.05). The data were presented in tables and chart. The result revealed that the majority of the respondents were between age 55-65years. Only 34.8% of respondents were aware about prostate cancer (PCa) screening and their main source of information was mass media. All the respondents (100%) have never gone for prostate cancer screening before and the major reasons identified for poor practice of PCa screening were lack of awareness (45.8%), unavailability of the screening tests(28.4%) misconceptions about screening test 24 (15.5%) and cost of screening 13 (8.4%). However, majority (85.2%) of respondents were willing to go for prostate cancer screening if recommended by health care professionals. The study concluded that respondents demonstrated poor awareness and practice of PCa screening, despite willingness to screen if recommended. Therefore, there is need for healthcare providers to sensitize the public and provide counselling for high-risk individuals on PCa screening in order for them to make informed choices and improve uptake of the screening; and this will in turn help curb the burden of prostate cancer in this population
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    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.M
    Despite 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.
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    Compliance with Labour and Birth Information among Postnatal Women Attending General Hospital Ilorin.
    (Association of Behavioural Research Analysts and Psychometricians (ABReAP), 2019) Onasoga, O.A; Aluko, J.O; Afolayan, J.A; Bakare, G.Y
    Childbearing is a life threatening event and compliance with labour and birth information can help reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality during pregnancy and childbirth. This study therefore, assessed the level of compliance with labour and birth information received; as well as maternal perception and satisfaction with birth information received by pregnant women. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used for the study. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was administered to 119 postnatal women using purposive sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05level of significance. The study revealed that majority of the participants received adequate labour and birth information and nursemidwives were the major source of information received. Majority of participants received information on signs of labour (93.3%), basic requirement at the time of admission (93.3%), labour process (63%), plan of care and procedure during labour (62.2%) and care of the new born (60.5%). However, less than 40% received information on Pain relief during labour, augmenting and induction of labour, and episiotomy while the remaining claimed that they did not. Also, 109 (91.6%) of participants were satisfied with the information received and more than three quarters of the participants claimed to comply with the birth information given. However, some of the participants did not comply due to inability to cope with labour pain, anxiety and unexpected events. There was significant association between previous birth experience, participants' parity and level of compliance with birth information given (p-value = .005). Therefore, there is need to intensify child birth education during antenatal to ensure compliance during labour
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    Elderly Widows Destitution inYenagoa, Nigeria
    (Indian Gerontological Association., 2015) Adeyanju, A.B; Onasoga, O.A; Edoni, E.E.R
    This descriptive study on 13 elderly widows living in Yenagoa, was conducted to explore the possible factors contributing in the destitution of widows and to find out their experiences. They were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guides in order to identify and examine the factors that contribute to increasing number of elderly widows in destitution. The findings of the study revealed that elderly destitution was caused by social, economic and cultural factors. The widows became destitute and socially isolated through causes such as divorce, lack of social support, social stigma, labelling, rejection and homelessness. Economically, widows became destitute because of poverty, lack of job, social security, and disinheritance. Culturally witch craft, abuse from in-laws, humiliation, inheritance troubles, polygamy, remarriage and disobedience of social norms were identified as causes of destitution. Most elderly widows in destitution live under or abandoned buildings or spoiled buses. There is no source of medical treatment thus causing ill health. For such a community it is suggested that the concept of remarriage and inheritance must be considered to make it possible to have their say and to take decision whether to remain widow,or remarry, be inherited or divorce so as to live a normal life. .
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    Factors Influencing Midwives’ Attitude Towards Women In Labour In Selected Hospitals In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria.
    (College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin., 2018) Onasoga, O.A; Afolayan, J.A; Ingwu, J.A; Aluko, J.O
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    Influence of Social Media Use on Sexual Behavior of Undergraduate Students in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Faculty of Education, Islamic University In Uganda, 2020) Onasoga, O.A; Aluko, J.O; Adegbuyi, S.N; Filade, O.A; Shittu, H.I.B
    Despite the fact that social media enhances learning opportunities and increases access to information, it has also paved way for exposure to illicit sexual content online and misuse of social sites which has been linked to risky sexual behaviour among undergraduates. Therefore, an institutional-based cross-sectional design was utilized to determine the influence of social media use on sexual behaviour of undergraduate students in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 315 bonafide students. Data were collected using self-developed structured questionnaires and the same were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with level of significant set at 5% (0.05). The study revealed that all of the respondents 304 (100.0%) had access to internet and the majority 264 (86.8%) accessed the internet using mobile phones. Only 100(32.9%) of the respondents had high exposure to sexual content on social media and significant difference was observed in the extent of exposure to sexual contents via social media between the genders of participant with more males using social media for sexual purposes than females. The findings of the study also showed that there is significant association between exposure to sexual contents on social media and risky sexual behaviour among undergraduate students. Therefore, there is need for university authorities, parents and other stakeholders to plan interventional strategies to curb the use of social media to view illicit sexual content among undergraduate students.
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    Knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer vaccine among female undergraduates in University of Ibadan, Ibadan
    (College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin., 2019-01) Aluko, J.O; Fanifosi, O; Ani, O.B; Onasoga, O.A
    Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality among women in developing countries. An estimated 529,409 new cases and approximately 274,883 deaths are recorded annually. Vaccination has been identified as the surest way of preventing cervical cancer. Cervical cancer vaccines were licensed and introduced in Nigeria in 2009, but they are being utilized by only a few privileged population. Although cervical cancer is known to be preventable, poor knowledge of the disease and the possible preventive measures are responsible for late presentation of cases and consequently high cases of mortality in Nigeria. This study identified the knowledge and utilization of such vaccines available for cervical cancer prevention. This Study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey to assess the level of knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer vaccine. The instrument for the study was a semi-structured questionnaire. Data obtained was coded and entered into spread sheet, and analysis was done using SPSS (version 20.0). Chi-square test and independent sample t- test was used to determine whether the relationships between the variables are statistically significant at P< 0.05. A very low level of knowledge and awareness, 45.6% was seen among the female undergraduates. This also amounted to a low utilization; as 99.5% had never utilized the services. Different factors were also identified as barriers to utilization of screening services such as affordability, accessibility, fear of procedure among many others. The menace cervical cancer is very high in Nigeria. There is urgent great need to establish adequate measures to ensure that services are available, knowledge about the disease is adequate and that available services are being utilized.
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    Knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer vaccine among female undergraduates in University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
    (College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin., 2019) Aluko, J.O; Fanifosi, O; Ani, B.O; Onasoga, O.A
    Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality among women in developing countries. An estimated 529,409 new cases and approximately 274,883 deaths are recorded annually. Vaccination has been identified as the surest way of preventing cervical cancer. Cervical cancer vaccines were licensed and introduced in Nigeria in 2009, but they are being utilized by only a few privileged population. Although cervical cancer is known to be preventable, poor knowledge of the disease and the possible preventive measures are responsible for late presentation of cases and consequently high cases of mortality in Nigeria. This study identified the knowledge and utilization of such vaccines available for cervical cancer prevention. This Study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey to assess the level of knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer vaccine. The instrument for the study was a semi-structured questionnaire. Data obtained was coded and entered into spread sheet, and analysis was done using SPSS (version 20.0). Chi-square test and independent sample t- test was used to determine whether the relationships between the variables are statistically significant at P < 0.05. A very low level of knowledge and awareness, 45.6% was seen among the female undergraduates. This also amounted to a low utilization; as 99.5% had never utilized the services. Different factors were also identified as barriers to utilization of screening services such as affordability, accessibility, fear of procedure among many others. The menace cervical cancer is very high in Nigeria. There is urgent great need to establish adequate measures to ensure that services are available, knowledge about the disease is adequate and that available services are being utilized.
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    Maternal knowledge on causes and strategies in home management of childhood diarrhoea in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State
    (Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria., 2019) Onasoga, O.A; Afolayan, J.A; Owoeye, I.D; Umar, G.O
    Home management of childhood diarrhoea is the cornerstone to early recovery and prevention of complications associated with diarrhoea among under-five children in developing countries especially Nigeria. Hence, this study aimed to assess knowledge of mothers of under-five children on causes of childhood diarrhoea and the choice of treatment strategies adopted at home; since the management at the domestic level has significant impact on the health of the under-five children in resource poor countries like Nigeria. A descriptive cross sectional survey was used and purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample frame of 150 mothers using fisher’s formula. Data were collected using validated structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the statistical product for service solution (SPSS) version 21. The results were presented using both descriptive and inferential statistics with level of significance set at 0.05.The study revealed that most of the respondents were predominantly married with a mean age was 31years, minimum age of 17 years and maximum age of 51years. Majority of respondents 75.3% had adequate knowledge of the causes of childhood diarrhoea. All the respondents employed oral rehydration therapy (ORT) in management of childhood diarrhoea at home and the most frequently strategies used were homemade fluids, such as salt/water solution, Salt sugar solution (SSS), coconut juices and garri water. Despite the fact that majority 136 (90.7%) of the respondents claimed that they would recommend their intervention(s) to others, some misconceptions still exist about causes and home management of childhood diarrhoea among respondent.The study also revealed that there was no significant relationship between knowledge about causes of childhood diarrhoea and the choice of treatment strategies with p-value = 0.370 >0.05 and the choice of treatment strategies with p-value = 0.370 >0.05. It was recommended that health education on home management of childhood diarrhoea should be integrated into routine health education package for both antenatal and post-natal women in order to eradicate misconceptions and mortality due to childhood diarrhoea
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    Nurse-Midwives Knowledge and Utilization of Partograph in monitoring of labour in tertiary hospitals in Enugu, South-Nigeria
    (College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, University of Sierra Leone., 2018) Ingwu, J.A; Chukwukelu, A; Onasoga, O.A; Onyiapat, J.E
    It is not clear whether knowledge of partograph has influence the management of women in labour by nurse-midwives working in tertiary hospitals, Enugu, Nigeria. Many women in labour do not benefit from the use of partograph in monitoring of normal proceedings of labour despite its importance in reducing maternal and infant mortality. This study examined nurse-midwife’s knowledge and utilization of partograph in monitoring of labour in tertiary hospitals in Enugu, Nigeria. A cross sectional descriptive study with a sample of 96 nurse-midwives working in the reproductive health units of two tertiary hospitals in Enugu metropolis were used for the study. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. All analyses were performed using IBM SPSS version 20.0 at a 5% level of significance. Result showed that all the respondents at tertiary hospitals had heard about partograph. Few 40(80%) of the nurse-midwives in UNTH and 32(69.6%) in ESUTH utilized partograph during labour management. Factors that hindered use of partograph were lack of intermittent training of nurse-midwives and non-availability of partograph charts with mean score of 1.19 respectively. The association between the years of working experience and the use of partograph failed to be statistically significant (P = 0.90). There is need for improvement in knowledge and use of partograph during labour management through continuing education for nurse-midwives, periodic workshops and mandatory hospital policy on use of partograph during management of labour
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    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, A
    The 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 welfare
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    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.J
    Violence 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.
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    Pain Experience and Coping Strategies Employed by Women in Labor in a Secondary Health Facility in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
    (Texila American University, 2022) Onasoga, O.A; Aluko, J.O; Olorukooba, H.O; Hamzat, D. R.
    Labour pain experience is distinctive and complex, and women use various coping strategies to cope with it. Hence, this study attempted to explore pain experience and coping strategies employed by women in labor in a secondary health facility in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A qualitative exploratory research design was used, and a purposive sampling technique was used to select a total of ten (10) mothers who delivered within 48hours in the healthcare facility. A total of three FGD sessions were conducted, each had between 3 and 4 participants. The semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection, and the data were analyzed using content analysis. The women who participated in this study were between 20 and 42years of age, and they perceived labour pain differently. Some of the women described labour pain as very painful; others said the pain is normal, while some said the pain cannot be compared with anything. The study revealed that younger women who are primiparous perceived labor pain as more severe than the multiparous women. All the participants said that birth information and instructions received from the midwives, as well as the presence of caring midwives, help to relieve labour pains and consequently influence their pain experience(s) positively. The coping strategies used varied among participants, and deep breathing techniques, relaxation, and vertical positions were the major coping strategies used. Therefore, the provision of adequate labour information on coping strategies and the presence of caring midwives influenced the labour experience(s) positively.
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    Perceived Effects Of Strike Action By Health Workers On The Effective Health Care Service Delivery In Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
    (African British Journals., 2020) Omineokuma, A T.,; Eguwuenu, S.,; Amakoromo, T; Onasoga, O.A
    Background: This study was carried out to ascertain the perceived effects of strike action on the effective health care service delivery in Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa. Purpose: The objective of the study was translated in to research question. A null hypothesis was put forward: there will be no significant relationship between health workers strike action and effective health care service delivery in Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa. Relevant literature to the study was reviewed. Methods: The research methodology involved a descriptive study, where a simple random sampling technique was used to select a study population and sample size of 226 men and women from a target population of 520 health workers and patients. A structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. A total of 236 questionnaires were administered to the respondents at Federal Medical Centre; out of which, 226 questionnaires were completely filled and retrieved from the respondents while the other 10 questionnaires were lost. Data obtained were analyzed and presented using percentage tables and figures. Results: The study came out with the major findings that 158(70%) said poor working condition results to health workers strike, while 203(90%) perceived that strike results to mismanagement by alternative healers and high private hospital costs, increase financial burden on patients; increase morbidity and mortality especially the poor and unequal access to quality medical care. The null hypothesis was tested using chisquare (x2) statistical tool at 0.5 level of significance and at degree of freedom of 4. The chisquare table value is x2 =3.2784 while the critical value from x2 table of value is = 9.4858, at a P value of 0.51234. Therefore, since x2 value calculated is lesser than the critical value, the null hypothesis is rejected while the alternate hypothesis is accepted. Conclusion: Thus, there is significant relationship between health workers strike action and effective health care service delivery in Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa. Recommendations: were made based on the finding among which are: government employers should define the goals and objectives of health workers in order to avoid incessant industrial action by health workers; health workers should device other means than engage in industrial action. The implications of the study to nursing were spelt out and suggestion for further research was also made.
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    Perceived knowledge of causes and prevention strategies for sexual violence among university students in Niger Delta region of Nigeria
    (Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria., 2019) Onasoga, O.A; Afolayan, J.A; Rejuaro, F.M; Onwordi, O. R
    Sexual violence is a major public health problem that disregards basic human rights globally. Worldwide, mass media reports have shown an increased rate of sexual violence in higher institutions of learning, therefore exploring the knowledge of causes and strategies in prevention of sexual violence among undergraduate students is crucial in order to promote a coordinated movement against it. This descriptive cross-sectional study is aimed at assessing the knowledge of causes and strategies employed in prevention of sexual violence among undergraduate students in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Data were collected using the questionnaire and a multistage sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 400 respondents from the population. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0 at a 5% level of significance. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data collected. These were presented in tables and figures. All the respondents have heard of sexual violence and opined that sexual violence is prevalent in the university. Most of the respondents demonstrated adequate knowledge on sexual violence but poor knowledge of where to report cases of sexual violence in the university. The major causes identified were Inadequate Punishment of perpetrators (100%), Keeping silent and not reporting the offenders 392 (98.0%), Portrayal of women as sex objects in the media (96.5%), Alcohol and drugs (95.5%), Inadequate security on campus (99.5%), Indecent dressing 374 (93.5%). The major strategies identified for preventing sexual violence include severe punishment for perpetuators/offenders (100%), adherence to dress code of the school (99.0%), mass campaigns against sexual violence (98.5%), enact laws prohibiting pornography (98.5%), avoid late night outing/party (97%), provision of adequate security on campus and avoid walking alone on lonely path (96.5%).
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    Perception and practice of Postnatal Exercise among Women attending secondary health facility in North-Central, Nigeria.
    (Department of Human Kinetic, University of Ilorin, Ilorin., 2019) Onasoga, O.A; Olowolafe, E.O; Aluko, J.O; Yusuf, S.B
    Post-partum women do not engage in exercises despite its beneficial effects. Therefore, therefore, this study was designed to determine the perception and practice of postnatal exercise among postnatal women attending secondary health facility in North-Central, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used for the study and purposive sampling technique was used to select the 204 postnatal women who were willing to participate in the study. Data were collected using self structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the statistical product and service solution (SPSS) version 24.The results were presented using both descriptive and inferential statistics with level of significance set at 0.05. The study revealed that majority of the respondents (92.6%) had positive perception regarding benefits of post natal exercise despite their poor practice (66.2%). The major barriers to practice of postnatal exercise identified were lack of exercise partner (81.4%), lack of knowledge about postnatal exercise (70.1%), lack of encourage from family or friends to exercise (63.3%), lack of access to appropriate and affordable exercise facilities (52.0%) and child care (51.0%). Therefore, adequate information should be given about postnatal exercise to women during antenatal period, with emphasize place on benefits, when to start and how to do the various exercises, so that even without the encouragement from friend and family, postnatal women would be motivated to engage in physical exercises during postnatal period.
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    Perception and Satisfaction with Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) among Undergraduate Nursing Students In Ilorin, Kwara State
    (Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin., 2021) Onasoga, O.A; Olorukooba, H.O; Shaibu, N.
    The Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is an innovative evaluation method that is often used for assessing health sciences and nursing students’ clinical skills. The OSCE consist of a scenario based assessment in which a student is required to demonstrate safe assessment and management of certain skills. This study was designed to assess perception and satisfaction with objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) among undergraduate nursing students in Ilorin, Kwara State. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used for this study; purposive sampling technique was use to select 133 respondents from the study population who met the inclusion criteria. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data and there was 100% response rate. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents had positive perception and were satisfied with OSCE. Therefore, it was recommended that nurse educators and clinicians need to intensify effort on training of students in OSCE and provide modification where necessary to enhance nursing students’ competencies and performance
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    Perception and Utilization of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) Among Adults in A Rural Nigerian Community.
    (Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin., 2021) Onasoga, O.A; Aluko, J.O; Olowolafe, E.O; Adewoye, O.T
    Long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) are key preventive intervention that reduces the burden of malaria if well utilized; therefore, this study was designed to determine perception and utilization of LLINs among adults in a rural Nigerian community. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used for the study and purposive sampling technique was used to select the 301 adults who are permanent residents of the community and were willing to participate in the study. Data were collected using validated structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the statistical product and service solution (SPSS) version 24.The results were presented using both descriptive and inferential statistics with level of significance set at 0.05. The study revealed that that 150 (49.8%) of the respondents were between 20-30 years of age, 181 (60.1%) were female. and 153 (50.8%) had tertiary level of education. Only 169 (56.1%) of the respondents possess LLINs despite 220 (73.1%) had positive perception regarding LLINs. utilization of LLINs was also low among participants 181 (60.1%). Conclusively, there is need to motivate adults in the community toward the utilization of LLINs in the prevention and control of malaria. Furthermore, government, ministry of health and NGOs should ensure that every adult own a net either through large community coverage or at a cost that every individual should be able to afford.