DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIOIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

This study examines carbon monoxide (CO) exposure and its associated health risks among commercial drivers and passengers. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, and highly toxic gas produced through the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels such as gasoline, natural gas, and wood. Exposure to elevated concentrations of CO interferes with oxygen transport in the bloodstream by binding strongly to hemoglobin, thereby causing hypoxia and a range of adverse health effects, including headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, breathing difficulties, and in severe cases, death. Commercial drivers are particularly vulnerable due to prolonged hours spent in traffic-congested environments and exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions, especially from poorly maintained vehicles. This study highlights the occupational and environmental risks associated with CO exposure among drivers and passengers, emphasizing the importance of awareness, preventive measures, and proper vehicle maintenance. It further discusses the role of employers and transport authorities in promoting safety through education, regular vehicle inspections, installation of carbon monoxide detectors, and enforcement of preventive policies. The study concludes that increasing knowledge and awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning among commercial drivers and the general public is essential for reducing exposure risks and improving public health outcomes.

This study was carried out to investigate the impact of environmental clubs on the knowledge and attitude of students of University of Benin Demonstration Secondary School towards road safety signs. Four research questions and two hypotheses were raised and analyzed for the purpose of the study. A random sampling technique was used in selection of sixty (60) students which would be drawn from all SS1 and SS2 students in University of Benin Demonstration Secondary School were randomly selected for the study. The data were collected with questionnaire instrument and analyzed using simple percentage. It was revealed that students from the experimental group who participated in road safety trainings have good attitude toward road safety compared to students in the control group who were not part of the training. The difference in their attitudes was significant, based on the data from the findings of this study. It was also revealed through further findings of this study that students from the experimental group who participated in road safety trainings have adequate knowledge about road safety signs compared to students in the control group who were not part of the training. Only few of the students in the control group could relate with those road safety signs. More findings of this study indicated that it is obvious that the effectiveness of road safety teachings in school cannot be compared to that of the environmental club. This can evidently be seen in students from the control who could not relate well with the road safety signs even though they were being taught in school. This study was able to find out the significance of the road safety training in the environmental club by being able to differentiate between the knowledge and attitude of those who participated in road safety trainings and those who did not. The activities of environmental clubs including road safety teachings can be promoted by encouraging teachers to become involved in the club to raise awareness about the club within the school and promote its activities to students.

The research work investigates the anthropogenic factors the causes gully erosion and its impact on the environment and land of Iguobazuwa in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State. Four (4) research questions were raised to guide this study. The population of this study comprised of all residents in Iguobazuwa Community which has a total number of one hundred and thirty eight thousand and seventy two (138,072) and purposive random sampling technique was adopted to select one hundred (100) respondents for this research. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and a structured questionnaire was used after being validated by the project supervisor and two other experts from the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education. Data collected was analyzed using percentage computation. The study concluded that although gully erosion is a natural process, cause by natural phenomenon such as wind, precipitation and others, human activities contributes highly to the gully erosion situation and such activities are increasing day by day. The gully erosion in iguobazuwa community is caused mainly by the activities of members of the community such as; improper land use, poor drainage system, poor agricultural practices and dumping of refuse into water channels there restricting the flow of water. The community is aware of the problems posed by gully erosion and are supportive of measures to control this situation. In order to successfully implement measures to control gully erosion, proper enlightenment and awareness program on the factors, effect and control of gully erosion should be provided for the community. Also the government should see the gully erosion situation as a case of emergency and attend to it immediately at its early stage before it gets worsen and nothing can be done about it. Based on the findings it was therefore recommended that; Buildings should be constructed in compliance of approved environmental standards, the government alone should not be in charge of trying to control the situation, individuals and members of communities are expected to play their own role in the control of gully erosion, they are expected to work hand in hand with the
government and dumping of refuse into drainage system and water channels should be prohibited.

The main purpose of this research work was to assess the perceived factors leading to depression among university students using the Faculty of Education of the University of Benin as a case study. This research work discussed the causes of depression among university students
and how it affects their academic life. It also looks at how students understand and define the concept of depression since research evidence points to the fact that
arriving at a consensual definition for depression can be difficult due to the varying experiences among individuals influencing its definition. Population 8,668
students, random select 296 students. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The research questions were tested by administering 100 copies of (20) item
questionnaire to undergraduates of the Faculty of Education, University of Benin. The data generated were analyzed using percentages and the findings discussed. The result of the study revealed that there are various factors that leads to depression among university students of the University of Benin. Following the findings, the researcher puts forth some recommendations which
when faithfully implemented will bring about general improvement with respect to the focus of this research.Counseling centers on university campuses need to be very proactive, easily approachable to all students, get help-lines where students can get in contact with a counselor without necessarily approaching the counseling unit to help students who feel very shy and intimidated. Students who fail their exams or do not achieve their academic goal should be encouraged to seek for guidance.

This study examined factors associated with mass failure in History in University of Benin. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population of this study consist of the entire students in the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus with a total of nine hundred and eight (908) students. The sample size of the study was made up of 100 students which was selected through simple random sampling technique. The research instrument used to elicit opinions and facts from students was structured questionnaire. It was however subjected to face validity by the researcher’s supervisor.. The data collected was analyzed using mean(×), standard deviation(SD) The findings generally showed that learning environment, unavailability of qualified History teachers/lecturers, method of teaching adopted by lecturers and unavailability of instructional materials. Based on the findings, it was therefore recommended amongst others that the learning environment across the schools in Nigeria should be improved by renovating and repainting old and dilapidated classroom buildings to make them more attractive and conducive. Also, government should employ qualified History teachers in universities to teach the course and all the history teachers should be trained regularly.