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Item 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 Level of Preparedness of Nurses about Disaster Management in a Tertiary Health Institution in North West Nigeria(Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, 2021) Anyebe, E.E.; Olubiyi, S.K.; Igbinlade, A.S.; Olufemi, S.K.; Lawal, H.; Umar, N.J.Disasters are unpredictable events killing and affecting people destroy properties and disrupt environment. In such situations, nurses vital role in treatment and rehabilitation is crucial. Hence, disaster preparation by nurses becomes eminent. This study aims at assessing the knowledge, attitude and level of preparedness of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Nurses in events of disaster. A descriptive cross sectional survey with 338 respondents selected by convenience and stratified sampling. Data collected using a self-constructed open and close ended questionnaire. Data was analysed using simple descriptive tables and charts. Findings showed that nurses’ knowledge on disaster and its management is poor. However, a positive attitude was observed and the level of disaster preparedness was low but high desire for disaster training and skills was found. Following this, it was recommended that nurses need training on disaster management and preparedness to promote knowledge and enable them actively and effectively participate in disaster management.Item Nursing History, Foundation and Practice in Nigeria: Kwara State Nurses Elders Forum Handbook & Compendium(Kwara State National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives In Conjunction with Kwara Nurses Elders Forum, 2020) Umar, N.J.; Olubiyi, S.K.