Rukayat ABDULRASHEED, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2023

The cause of over 99% cases of cervical cancer is the Human Papilloma Virus. This can be transmitted through different kinds of sexual intercourse, skin to skin contact, however, protective devices like condoms and dental dams are not known to provide total protection against it but can reduce the risk of transmission. This virus with over 200 strains causes a range of cancers and can affect both men and women, causing penile cancer in men amongst others, although, only the strains 16&18 are responsible for cervical cancer development.In 2006, the US food and drug agency (FDA) licensed the first HPV vaccine. Early 2021, Nigeria proposed the introduction to HPV vaccine as part of the routine national immunization by rolling out both the vaccine and awareness simultaneously at communities which might not be the best approach as awareness should proceed provision in order to achieve acceptance and uptake, this has not been implemented. About 74% of 14 million new cases of HPV infection yearly occur in young men and women between the ages of 15-24 which makes university students at high risk as the majority are between the ages of 18-24 years. Studies in Nigeria has shown that, less than 18%-36% of university students had ever heard of HPV infection and vaccine.

Asmau Yakubu MOHAMMED , Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2023

While youths and university students generally have lower rates of morbidity and mortality, they frequently have noticeable health issues that are often hidden and/or underdiagnosed. Some of these health problems are related to behaviours that are common within this age group/demographic. Still, reports show that their utilization of health services is low. Poor health seeking behaviour is common among them, which could be detrimental to their overall health and well-being.

Blessing Emmanuel AMATEMESO, Community Medicine - University of Calabar, 2023

Although women are the direct users of emergency contraceptive, it is well documented that men’s general knowledge and attitude towards contraception greatly influences their preferences and options. Men are also responsible for the large proportion of consequences of unsafe abortion suffered by their female partners. Male dominant cultures usually promote virility and as such the male partners usually make the final decisions. Hence, if pregnancy is not desired, contraception should be a joint effort by both parties. Male involvement helps not only in accepting a contraception but also in its effective use (Nazish as cited in Obarisiagbon et al, 2017) In a study conducted in Botswana, men rarely participate in contraception and other health reproductive activities due to traditions, gender, inequality, upbringing, legal restraints, customary Laws, bias, nurses’ attitude towards men who bring their partners towards to hospital for counselling (Wanannai, 2013).

Musa Zainab MUSTAPHA, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2023

Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of individual is assessed to have an information on how health status affects the quality of life. The Almajiri children continue to face several challenges that pose a threat to their health and well-being. Consequentially, this is seen to affect their quality of life. The aim of this study is to assess the health-related quality of life of Almajirai in selected Qur’anic Schools in Sabon Gari Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State.

Suleiman Muktar SALKA, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2023

Self-medication among medical students is on the increase. Though the WHO recommends the practice of self-medication, inappropriate use can lead to several consequences. Various factors influence the pattern of self-medication, the choice of drugs, reasons, duration of treatment, likelihood to see a doctor after not getting relief and the type of ailment it is being used for.

Abdulmuiz Idowu ABDULKADRI, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2023

Prostatic Cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer among Nigerian men and the second most common cause of cancer related death in men worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and perception of PCa among middle-aged men in Biye Community, and to also assess the prevalence of the disease in the community.

TUMBA Nuhu, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2007

This study showed a high injury rate among health care workers as shown by other studies. Even though the level of safety awareness is fair, the practice of universal precaution is poor. Hence, concerted effort is needed to encourage health care workers to adhere to the principles of universal precautions, for the sake of their health and that of their patients.

Auwal Abdulmalik MUHAMMAD, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2023

Digital eye strain is a public health problem. It is the number one occupational hazard of the 21st century. It causes considerable reduction in productivity in working environment. In today’s world, the use of smartphone is a necessity for majority of people, but not many of them consider the medical consequences of using smartphones.15 The aim of this work was to assess the knowledge, attitude and prevention practices on the use of mobile phone light among ABU students. A cross-sectional study was conducted in May, 2023 using a multi-stage sampling method to select 153 students of ABU, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Data were collected with the aid of an adapted, pre-tested, structured, self-administered questionnaire. The data collected were analysed using SPSS and Microsoft excel statistical software. The results were presented in frequency tables. The Chi-square test was used to assess the associations between categorical variables. The level of significance was set at <5% Up to 61.4% of the respondents were within the age group 21 and 25 years. A total of 75.8% of the respondents had good knowledge of digital eye strain, with a mean score of 1.71. Another 66% of the respondents followed healthy practices regarding digital eye strain, with a mean score of 0.66. However, the attitude was negative among majority of the respondents, as only 34% of the respondents had positive attitude towards digital eye strain. The study indicates that despite the good level of knowledge and healthy practices regarding digital eye strain among ABU students, majority of them still have negative attitude towards digital eye strain. Educational strategies to raise awareness on digital eye strain were recommended.

Idris Muhammad YAHAYA, Community Medicine - Ahmadu Bello University, 2023

HBV is one of the most prevalent and a serious Global public Health problem, affecting more than 2 billion people Worldwide with more than 350 million people approximately infected with chronic infection. Hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are the three main blood-borne infections associated with occupational exposure in the health-care and laboratory setting and remain a significant burden to HCW. This study aimed to assess the Knowledge, attitude and practices of HBV PEP among Health Workers of ABUTH, Shika, Zaria.