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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and their association with patient handling practices and repetitive movements among nurses at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osun State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
(Journal of Nursing Advances in Clinical Sciences, 2026) Daramola Chinonye Lucky
Nurses are routinely exposed to physical stressors such as prolonged patient handling and repetitive movements, occupational activities that have been associated with an increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The study adopted a crosssectional study design. The study’s target population consisted of all registered Nurses working at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital in Osun State, Nigeria. The study population of 199 was obtained using convenience sampling. Findings revealed that 30.1% of nurses reported frequently lifting or manually repositioning patients. Risk assessment indicated that 57.3% of respondents were categorized as having a high risk of WMSDs-related symptoms. Regarding workplace factors, 25.1% of nurses reported that adaptive equipment was sometimes unavailable, while 26.1% indicated a lack of mechanical aids for patient handling. 27.6% agreed that patient load per shift was challenging, while 31.2% indicated that shift scheduling is an organizational factor contributing to physical strain. Inferential analysis demonstrated a statistically significant association between years of professional experience and the risk of WMSDs (χ²=14.25, df=2, P=0.001). In conclusion, the study demonstrated a high prevalence of prolonged patient handling and repetitive movements among nurses, with a high proportion exhibiting elevated rates of WMSDs. Workplace conditions, including inadequate assistive devices, limited training, and insufficient rest periods, were identified as important occupational challenges. Addressing these factors through ergonomic interventions and supportive workplace policies is essential for promoting nurses’ long-term health and occupational well-being. Keywords: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Prolonged Patient Handling, Repetitive Movements, Nurses, Nursing.
Nigerian Women of Power and their Social Munificence in a Postcolonial and Avant-Garde Perspective
(2026) Adebayo Abidemi Olufemi
Abstract This study enumerates the prevailing social menaces in Nigeria which have been ravaging the society. These menaces, in part, can be traced to the non-functionality of the pet initiatives of the women in power corridor in the country, because the First Ladies sought to curb these social ills ab initio. But the initiatives died after the husbands of the initiators left office. The study adopted the Molara Ogundipe-Leslie’s Stiwanism as theoretical guide and employed the qualitative research method in the context of the avant-garde attitude. These near-defunct pet initiatives include Stella Obasanjo’s Child Care Trust, Titi Abubakar’s Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation (WOTCLEF), The Turai Yar’Adua’s Initiative for Social Development, the Dame Jonathan’s Women for Change Initiative, Amina Sambo’s I-Care Women and Youth Initiative, the Aisha Buhari’s Future Assured and Dolapo Osinbajo’s Project Ayodele. The fact that these pet initiatives lost relevance and went down the drains after the husbands of the pet initiators left power contributed to the worsening social ills such as cases of cancers and rape violence today in Nigeria as the continued existence of the projects would have reduced prevalence and intensity as obtainable today. This goes to indicate that the bourgeoning of the pet projects run by the women was on the political eminence of the husbands of the initiators. That is patriarchy sustains feminine humanity-mediated conceptions. It is suggested that the pet conceptions of the First Ladies should receive some level of financial supports by both government and philanthropists so as to sustain their ideas after their husbands have left office. This will go a long way to reduce the prevalence of social ills such as cancer epidemic and rape violence against women.
Awareness of Antenatal Services and Health Seeking Behaviour among Pregnant Women in Osun State
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION, 2025) Ajayi Ifeoluwa Grace
Antenatal care (ANC) plays a crucial role in ensuring maternal and fetal well-being, yet awareness and utilization of these services vary across different populations. This study examined the awareness of antenatal services and health-seeking behaviour among pregnant women in Osun State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among pregnant women in Osun State, using a well-structured 82-item questionnaire to assess their awareness, health-seeking behaviour, attitude towards their health and influencing factors for their utilization. Three hundred and twenty-two (322) pregnant women participated in the study and were selected using simple random sampling technique across 8 of the 30 local government areas in Osun State regardless of their age and marital status. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0. The findings of this study revealed that most (57.1%) of the respondents were aware of antenatal services, have a fairly good (57.8%) health-seeking behaviour, but poor (53.4%) attitude towards their health. This study also revealed that there was a statistically significant association between sociodemographic variables, age, education level and income, and health-seeking behaviour of pregnant women in Osun State at p less than 0.001; and that there was no statistical significant association between age and education level, and attitude of pregnant women in Osun State at p greater than 0.05, however, there was a statistically significant association between income and attitude of pregnant women in Osun State at p value 0.045. The study highlights the 9need for targeted health education programmes, improved healthcare accessibility, and community-based interventions to enhance ANC utilization. Strengthening maternal healthcare policies and addressing socioeconomic barriers can contribute to better maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Christian View on Servant Leadership: A Recipe for a Successful Marriage
(2022) Salifu Gabriel
The aim of this study is to provide a Christian view on servant leadership as a practical guide to a successful marriage. The study is basically qualitative and it utilised relevant academic materials on servant leadership and Marriage institutions. Marriage is a universal phenomenon in every society. In this context, leadership is not about making our names known. It is about making God’s name known and having the ability to love and respect the people in our care using the authority we have been given with grace. Marriage is something of sacred obligation and any adult that refuses to marry is seen by the society as either cursed or abnormal as a lot of importance is attached to marriage. Such obligations involve conflict of interests and values among stakeholders which could be enhanced or distorted by virtues and vices. Hence, the need to engage qualities that are inherent in servant leadership. The study’s findings reveal that Christian perspective on servant leadership strongly accommodates tenets of love, forgiveness, understanding, empathy, patience, selflessness and tolerance which if consciously embraced by major stakeholders (husband, wife and children) in matrimony, would serve as a guide to a successful marriage. The study thus concludes by recommending to stakeholders in wedlock to imbibe virtues of commendation and not condemnation, effective communication, provision for the family, resilience and prayer which are further ways for the maintenance and sustenance of a happy and successful wedlock in the society.
ECO-THEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS IN SUB- SAHARAN AFRICA: A THEOLOGICAL APPRAISAL OF STEWARDSHIP VERSUS EXPLOITATION IN THE PURSUIT OF SUSTAINABILITY
(WUKARI INTERNATIONAL STUDIES JOURNAL, 2025-06) Salifu Gabriel
Research Problem: This paper investigates the complex intersection between Christian theology and environmental ethics in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the theological tension between stewardship and exploitation of nature. Despite rich theological traditions, African Christian engagement with ecological sustainability remains inconsistent and underdeveloped. Methods: The study adopts a qualitative research design, employing content analysis of key theological and pastoral texts alongside semi- structured interviews with selected church leaders and environmental advocates across Sub-Saharan Africa. The theoretical framework draws from Creation Theology, Liberation Theology, and Postcolonial Ecological Hermeneutics. Results: Findings indicate that African Christian traditions contain deep theological resources supportive of ecological care. However, these are frequently underutilized due to misinterpretations of scripture, lingering colonial theological legacies, and economic constraints. In contrast, churches that incorporate indigenous ecological knowledge with biblical stewardship principles exhibit stronger engagement in environmental activities such as afforestation, ecological education, and land restoration. Conclusion: The study concludes that meaningful environmental transformation requires a reimagining of theology that affirms the sacredness of creation and emphasizes collective responsibility. Churches that embrace such a contextual theology are better positioned to respond to Africa’s ecological challenges. Key Contribution to Knowledge: This research contributes a novel contextual framework for African eco-theology that integrates indigenous wisdom with Christian theological ethics, offering a model for sustainable faith-based ecological engagement. Recommendation: The paper recommends the reformation of theological curricula, intensified advocacy by church institutions, and grassroots mobilization to empower African churches as transformative agents in the movement for environmental sustainability.