DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

This study investigates the knowledge and practices related to graceful aging among undergraduates at the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. Two research questions were raised to guide the study and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance The study uses a descriptive survey research design, with a sample of 100 students selected through stratified random sampling from five faculties. The research instrument is a structured questionnaire designed to assess students' knowledge of graceful aging practices and their engagement in such practices. Findings reveal that while most students are aware of the factors that contribute to graceful aging, such as regular physical exercise, balanced nutrition, and stress management, there are gaps in their practical engagement with these behaviors. Only a small percentage of students engage consistently in practices such as maintaining a balanced diet, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep. The study concludes that while awareness of graceful aging is high among university students, there is a need for targeted educational interventions to bridge the gap between knowledge and actual practices

This study was carried out to explore the perceived effects of breastfeeding on maternal weight management among women attending the postnatal clinic at Ekosodin Primary Health Centre (PHC), Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State. Three research questions were raised to guide the study, and relevant literature related to the topic was extensively reviewed. The descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population consisted of 80 postnatal attendees at Ekosodin Primary Health Centre, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. A census sampling technique was used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire on the perceived effects of breastfeeding on maternal weight management among women attending the postnatal clinic in Ekosodin PHC. The questionnaire was validated by the project supervisor and two other lecturers from the Department of Health, Safety, and Environmental Education. The test-retest reliability method was adopted. Data obtained from the instrument were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, and chi-square statistics. Findings from the study revealed that the majority of the respondents perceived breastfeeding as having an influence on maternal weight. Age and parity were found to significantly affect maternal weight management among women attending the postnatal clinic in Ekosodin PHC. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends that practical diet plans, culturally acceptable exercises, and weight-tracking activities should be included in routine postnatal visits for all mothers. Breastfeeding promotion should also be intensified by reinforcing education in postnatal clinics on the benefits of exclusive and prolonged breastfeeding for both infant health and maternal weight control. Furthermore, the study suggests that future research should focus on assessing the knowledge and attitudes towards maternal weight management among women attending postnatal clinics at Ekosodin Primary Health Centre.

The study was to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of University of Benin students towards the prevention of HIV/AIDS. The research population comprised 43,446 undergraduate students, and a sample of 150 respondents was selected using the stratified sampling technique to ensure representation across faculties and departments. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that most students had moderate to high knowledge of HIV/AIDS, including its transmission and preventive measures such as condom use, abstinence, and
voluntary testing. Respondents generally exhibited positive attitudes towards HIV/AIDS prevention, although some stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDS persisted. Despite awareness, gaps were observed between knowledge and preventive practices, influenced by factors such as peer pressure, misconceptions, and alcohol use. A positive correlation between knowledge and preventive practices was established, indicating that students with higher knowledge were more likely to engage in protective behaviors. However, attitude alone did not consistently predict preventive action, highlighting the complex relationship between knowledge, perception, and behavior. The study recommends strengthening health education programs, promoting positive attitudes, reducing stigma, and improving access to preventive services such as condoms and voluntary testing. These findings provide insights for university administrators, public health practitioners, and policymakers in designing interventions to reduce HIV/AIDS transmission among students.

his study assess ed Students’ Utilization of Health Education Knowledge in Preventing Communicable Diseases among students in the Department of Health and Safety Education University of Benin, Nigeria . four research questions were raised to guide the study and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance The study uses a descriptive survey research design, with a sample of 2 63 students selected through census sampling from 300level and 400level Undergraduates student in the Department of Health and Safety Education in the University of Benin, Edo State . The research instrument is a structured questionnaire designed to Students’ Utilization of Health Education Knowledge in Preventing Communicable Diseases and was validated by two lecturers from the department. The reliability of the instrument w as determined using the test–retest method. The questionnaire w as administered to 20 respondents who were part of the main study sample. After an interval of two weeks, the same questionnaire will be re -a dministered to the same group. The scores from the two administrations will be correlated using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) to determine the stability of the instrument over time. Descriptive statistics (frequency counts , mean and standard deviation ) were used for the research questions and hypo theses was tested at 0.05 level of significance