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    Knowledge and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene Among Female Undergraduate Students at Redeemer’s University Ede.
    (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2025) Alo, Folake Sekinot
    Menarche is the beginning of menstruation in the life of every girl child, and it has a significant transformation in their reproductive life as they grow up. Globally, menstrual hygiene is a major public health and social issue that needs adequate attention. Inadequate knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene and culturally restrictive practices make menstruation a challenge for women and girls. Knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene are essential to the dignity and well-being of girls and women. The objective is to review the knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among female undergraduate students at Redeemer’s University Ede, Osun State. A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted. A total of one hundred and twenty (120) female respondents from Redeemer’s University were used for the data collection of this study. Based on the study's objectives, descriptive analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25 for the data analysis. This study found that the knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among female undergraduates at Redeemer’s University is inadequate. Ninety-five (95) respondents do not know the meaning of menarche. Their knowledge is adequate for 67 respondents (55.8%), while 53 respondents (44.2%) do not know about menstrual hygiene. Their practice is sufficient for 89 respondents (74.2%), while 31 respondents (25.8%) lack proper practice. This study concludes that more awareness should be created regarding the knowledge and practice of female undergraduate students in sensitization and enlightenment on menstrual hygiene for females across tertiary institutions. This could also be achieved by adding subjects of this nature into the general studies curriculum that will benefit both male and female students.
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    Contacts, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Undergrduates' Social Support for People Diagnosed with Mental Disorder: A Study Redeemer's University
    (Catholic Diocese of Markurdi Foundation for Justice, Development and Peace (FJDP), 2023) Alo, Folake Sekinot
    Mental disorder, or what is otherwise known as mental illness has been found out by psychiatrists and psychologists to be one of the commonest forms of serious medical condition, affecting the individual thoughts, feelings, mood and behaviour. However, in spite of tremendous breakthroughs and fears recorded in the field of psychiatry towards helping people living with mental disorder to regain their wellness and return to the normal productive functioning in the society, significant number of people who have been still discriminate and stigmatize individuals who suffer or has been diagnosed with mental illness. It is on the backdrop of the rising cases of stigmatizing attitudes and poor knowledge of many people in sub-Saharan African societies that this this study systematically gauged the extent of social support of undergraduates in Redeemers’ University towards people living or diagnosed with mental illness. The study utilized a survey research design to examine the contacts, beliefs, attitudes, and undergraduates support for people diagnosed with mental disorder. The Study revealed that majority of respondents demonstrate good knowledge of mental health disorders in general, and have good attitude and behavior towards people with mental illness and disorder
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    Perception and Care of the Aged among Adolescents in Selected Private Universities in Osun State
    (Catholic Diocese of Markurdi Foundation for Justice, Development and Peace (FJDP), 2023) Alo, Folake Sekinot
    In most traditional African societies old age is highly revered and seen as a crucial factor in determining who gets to hold positions of authority power, privilege and leadership. Most people in the African social structure view elderly individuals as wise, vulnerable and powerful. In exchange, people greatly respect, support and care for the elderly. The traditional African system of caring for the elderly has, however been severely undermined by modern changes in the organization of African society, which have a detrimental effect on the care and support of the elderly. Based on the aforementioned, this paper investigates how undergraduates view and treat the elderly This study was conducted in two purposively selected private universities in Osun State, Nigeria, it used both a questionnaire survey and an in-depth interview to gather information from study participants. Contrary to previous research conducted in Europe and America the results showed that most young people and adolescents in Nigeria not only have good perceptions of the elderly but also continue to care for them.
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    Healthy lifestyle of fare collectors and bus drivers in Akure, Nigeria
    (Iris Publisher, 2023-02-10) Fakunle, S.O.
    The purpose of this study is to delve into the healthy lifestyle of public fare collectors and bus drivers in Akure, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study of 33 bus drivers and 33 fare collectors from the bus terminal situated in FUTA North gate, Cathedral, Ilesa garage, Benin garage, and Old garage was quantitatively analyzed. Anamnesis and the Individual Lifestyle Profile (ILP) questionnaire were used to establish the scores for nutrition, preventive behaviour, stress control, and social relationship. Quantitative data collection emanates from 1st October to 31st October 2022. The confidence level adopted for this study was 95% (p≤0.05), and chi-square was employed for data analysis. The study found that there was a significant difference (p>0.001) between fare collectors and bus drivers for a time in the transport union (11.7±5.53; 5.24±4.45 years), time on the job (9.36±7.42; 5.03±4.35 years) and age (41.46±7.46; 32.41±7.77 years). The study also found that there were no associations between the answers regarding the job (p>0.05). Concerning the four ILPs, the fare collectors and bus drivers presented negative behaviour for nutrition (p=0.79), preventive behaviour (p=0.08), stress control (p=0.87), and social relationships (p=0.56) with no associations between groups. In conclusion, it was discovered that there were associations between time on the job and age, but there was no association in the healthy lifestyle as regards the comparison of fare collectors and bus drivers. Finally, public fare collectors and bus drivers have a negative lifestyle profile regarding nutrition.
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    HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS: DECONSTRUCTING THE DISCRIMINATORY ATTITUDE OF YOUNG CAREGIVERS IN NIGERIA
    (Department of Behavioural Studies, Redeemer's University, Ede, 2023-04-29) Olajire, Olutola Oluyinka
    Regardless of the cross-cutting edge and landslide achievements recorded in clinical management approaches of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the 21st century and the correspondingly astounding chain of successes achieved in the production of drugs used effectively in transmuting AIDS status from a severe and deadly health issue to a life-long but manageable condition; people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are still stigmatised and heavily discriminated against in many parts of the world. Based on the preceding, this study assessed the knowledge and attitude of young healthcare professionals in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) toward HIV/AIDS patients using a descriptive cross sectional survey research design and a multistage sampling technique. A stratified sampling technique was adopted to select states across five geopolitical zones. Local Governments Areas (LGAs) within the states were selected using simple random sampling technique and the purposive sampling technique was employed for the selection of 325 participants. The results of the study indicated that there is a significant association between HIV/AIDS-related societal norms and region of origin X2 (2, N = 102) = 10.91, p = 0.004. Also, there is a significant association between participants’ personal and religious beliefs X2 (2, N = 287) = 6.40, p = 0.041. Participants who were above 25 years old (108.3 ±14.66), male (112.97±13.47), had a high level of religiosity (105.68±13.98), and participants of Northern origin (110.71±14.30) had higher mean scores on the HPASS compared to their counterparts. The study concludes that associations between HIV/AIDS-related societal norms and region of origin, personal and religious belief, and significantly impact on the attitude of healthcare professionals towards persons living with HIV/AIDS. Keywords: People Living with HIV/AIDS, Youth Heath care professionals, Knowledge, Community level beliefs, Attitudes