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{"title":"Psycho-socio impediments of media advertising in the 21st century health education practice in Nigeria","authors":"Christian Egerebu Nwialu","doi":"10.4314/johasam.v6i3.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/johasam.v6i3.17","url":null,"abstract":"It is the opinion of researchers that media advertising has positive effect on health education practice. However, this study examines psycho-socio impediments of media advertising in the 21st century health education practice in Nigeria. In addressing this study, information were gathered through content analysis, documentary or literature review. The study adopted expository method. Critical areas of media advertising and their major impeding variables among others were x-ranged in the study especially, with regard to the 21st century health education practice in Nigeria. Various concepts and theory that are related to the study werewell utilized. Based on the literatures explored, the paper recommended that media advertising agents should always pay more attention on issues of health education in order to improve the wellbeing of individuals in the society.","PeriodicalId":131601,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Applied Sciences and Management","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131715428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Safety Standards compliance in the successful operation of biomedical equipment: a study of Port Harcourt Metropolis","authors":"M. Ideozu, G. Amadi, Humphrey Omodu Amadi, Uranta Samuel Princewill","doi":"10.4314/johasam.v6i3.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/johasam.v6i3.6","url":null,"abstract":"This study was carried out to investigate the Safety Standards (sine-qua-non) in the Successful Operation of Biomedical Equipment in Selected Health care facilities in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State. The study employed a descriptive research design and the instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire which were distributed to the ive (5) selected Health care facilities Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State. A total number of 100 respondents were used for the study. The respondent’s views/data were collated presented and analyzed using simple percentage statistical method. Findings of the study showed that majority of the respondents (70%) said they do not have safety environment that could guarantee successful operation of some biomedical devices, (75%) said there is no safety standards for operation of some biomedical equipment in their Health care facilities and 90% agreed that there were consequences of poor safety appliance to biomedical equipment. Following the result of the study as indicated above, it could be deduced that safety standards were not observed which resulted in unusable equipment, untreated patients, wrong diagnosis, wrong treatment, electric shock, and infection from contaminated equipment, frustrated medical staff and overloaded repair shops. Hence this study recommended that operation of equipment should be carried under the conditions for which it is appropriate, only staff that are knowledgeable in the operation of the biomedical equipment should be allowed and also ensure that there are routine inspection and maintenance of the biomedical equipment as at when due to avoid the above unpleasant conditions.","PeriodicalId":131601,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Applied Sciences and Management","volume":"243 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132275332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ethnocentrism in multicultural society: intrigues, challenges and way forward in the Nigerian society","authors":"C. C. Anele","doi":"10.4314/johasam.v6i3.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/johasam.v6i3.10","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the challenges of ethnocentrism in a multicultural Nigerian society with the view to proffering solutions to the exacerbated issues orchestrated by the ethnocentric disposition. The paper adopted qualitative approach where seminar papers, articles, documents; interviews were all examined in relation to the issues of ethnocentrism and multiculturalism in Nigeria. The paper, therefore affirms that ethnocentrism poses a serious concern to national development and unity in Nigeria, hence, recommends the adoption of salad bowl model which promotes social relationship in the society. The study further recommends that prominent cultural traits of individual cultures in Nigeria should be adopted and adapted into the school curriculum in the school system.","PeriodicalId":131601,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Applied Sciences and Management","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125050910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Language as a tool for unification and socio-economic development in Nigeria","authors":"Iheanyi Osondu Obisike","doi":"10.4314/johasam.v6i3.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/johasam.v6i3.3","url":null,"abstract":"Language is of great essence to man. It is the means through which humans express their thoughts, exchange phatic communion, develop themselves and conquer their environments. Nigeria is one multilingual country in which the role of language as a unifying factor cannot be denied. Every citizen of Nigeria belongs to a particular ethno-linguistic family by means of which social relationships and affinities are shared among people of the same sociocultural and sociolinguistic lineage. The current spate of violent extremism in parts of the country has led to debates on the unity and socio-economic development of the country which cannot thrive in the face of uncertainties and violent upheavals. Thus, this paper discussed the role of language in the unification and socio-economic development in Nigeria. Ideas and opinions were obtained from secondary sources and analysed qualitatively. As a way forward, the paper recommended the adoption of the Hausa language for the purposes of unification and socio-economic development in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":131601,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Applied Sciences and Management","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124333207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dynamics of Plasmodium falciparum Parasitaemia and Uncomplicated Malaria among School-Age Children living in Omoku, Southern Nigeria","authors":"F.B. Dimkpa, Pheobe Akikoma Singer, C. Nyenke, Atoukaritou Osuosa, C. Amadi-Ikpa","doi":"10.4314/johasam.v6i3.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/johasam.v6i3.8","url":null,"abstract":"This cross-sectional study determined the mean parasitaemia and prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasites among school-aged children in Omoku, Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State, Southern Nigeria. A total of 200 blood samples were randomly collected through convenience sampling method from the study subjects. Malaria diagnosis was carried out using standard parasitological techniques. The demographic data of the subjects showed that more females, 126(63%), were examined compared with males, 74(37%). Overall prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum recorded was 49%. Gender-based prevalence showed that more females were infected 58(29%) with mean parasite density of 16524(1611) parasites/μL of blood than males, 40 (20%) with mean parasite density of 14886(1794) parasites/μL of blood. The difference in prevalence between them was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Age-related prevalence showed that those within the age range of 5 to 7 years had the highest prevalence, 48(24%), with mean parasite density of 14909(1244) parasites/μL of blood, followed by those within the age range of 8 to 10 years, 34(17%), with mean parasite density of 11434(1244) parasites/μL of blood, while those within the age range of 11 to 13 years had the lowest prevalence, 16(8%), with mean parasite density of 5067(568) parasites/μL of blood. However, the difference between them was not statistically significant (P >0.05). The prevalence of malaria based on schools attended by the subjects showed that BMA had the highest, 12%, and mean parasite density of 6995(827) parasites/μL of blood, while SIS, and EIS had the lowest percentage of infections, 8%, respectively (P>0.05).The association between mother’s level of education, household size and P. falciparum parasitized children was statistically significant (P<0.05). In conclusion, malaria is endemic in the study area, and among other interventions, scaling up investment in primary health care is necessary to effectively prevent, detect, and treat malaria in local communities.","PeriodicalId":131601,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Applied Sciences and Management","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125315874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical development control measures in Nigerian cities: an overview of contemporary issues in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State","authors":"U. Etuk, Nyeneime Victor Raphael, Aniedi Akaninyene Isok","doi":"10.4314/johasam.v6i3.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/johasam.v6i3.7","url":null,"abstract":"Land is the platform upon which every activity of man takes place. Especially in urban areas, man’s activities are many and they struggle for the limited available space. To curtail the rate of chaos and ensure compatibility among the various uses that land is put to, the activation of control mechanism becomes necessary. This study was undertaken to identify the various issues that come with development control in urban areas using Uyo Capital City as a case study. Data for the study were obtained from the staff of Uyo Capital City Development Authority and some identified property developers. Findings revealed the major problems of the area as: flood, erosion menace and poor solid waste management. The study highlighted the benefits of development control to include orderliness, safety, beauty and convenience. From the study also, Zoning Regulation has been found out to be the major tool used in controlling physical development in the study area. Other tools used include building code, subdivision and Environmental Impact Assessment. Major challenges faced by Uyo Capital City Development Authority in its task of controlling and managing the area are; noncompliance by property developers with building regulations, corruption and lack of effective monitoring mechanism. The study recommends that developers should always obtain approval for every building project, that charges for approval should be brought to the barest minimum and that there should be effective monitoring mechanism in place to enforce compliance with the laws.","PeriodicalId":131601,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Applied Sciences and Management","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133134680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Examining the evolutionary trends of mobile banking platforms in Nigeria","authors":"Kelechi Onwe Udu, J. Ugah, Loveth Uyinmwen Obaseki","doi":"10.4314/johasam.v6i3.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/johasam.v6i3.11","url":null,"abstract":"This paper takes a critical review of the evolutionary trend of mobile banking platforms deployed by commercial banks in Nigeria, with the aim to recommend a more secure and robust one. It identifies the strengths and weaknesses of each and highlights the factors that led to the invention of the next succeeding one. The mobile banking platforms reviewed includes Short Messaging Service (SMS), Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), SIM Application Toolkit (SAT), and Application (APP) based platforms. Many of these mobile banking platforms are still utilized by most commercial banks in Nigeria today. However, it is obvious that, although most commercial banks combine two or more of the mobile banking platforms in order to get better result, there are inherent security problems and other challenges in them, which need to be addressed. Having a mobile banking platform (APPbased) with inbuilt ability to confirm a user’s authenticity before his transaction is completed, would bring a better security check and thereby bring enhancement to mobile banking transactions. The Application is made more flexible for users by allowing more than one user to use the application to transact once installed in a phone. It is as well equipped with more functionalities like including means for users to: enable/disable their SMS alerts, Change their SMS phone number, Edit their residential address, and Update their next of kin information, as their needs may arise.","PeriodicalId":131601,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Applied Sciences and Management","volume":"40 6","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134260536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}