DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATION

This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to druguse and abuse among secondary school students in Benin Metropolis. The researchfocused on identifying students' awareness of the risks associated with drug use, the factors influencing their drug-related decisions, and the perceptions of drug abuse risks. The study also explored the role of peer pressure, parental involvement, andmedia exposure in shaping students' attitudes toward drug use. A descriptive survey research design was used for this study, with a sample size of 200 senior secondary school students selected from 10 public schools within Benin Metropolis. The study utilized a structured questionnaire to collect data, whichwasvalidated by experts and tested for reliability using the test-retest method; a correlation coefficient value of .792 was obtained which showed that the instrument was reliable. The analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, with mean scores and standarddeviations used to interpret the findings. Based on the findings, it was concluded that while students understandtheharmful effects of drug abuse on their academic performance, physical health, andmental
well-being, the impact of peer pressure remains a major challenge. Prevention and intervention programs that focus on peer education, parental involvement, andmedialiteracy can significantly help in addressing this issue. It was therefore recommended that; Schools should enhance their drug education programs to provide more in-depthknowledge about the dangers of drug use. Parents should be encouraged to take amoreactive role in their children’s lives by having open discussions about drug use and its consequences

This study assessed the perception and effectiveness of sex education among secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consists of four thousand five hundred and sixty SSI to SSIII students in the Senior Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The multistage sampling technique was employed to select 154 students from 5 schools in Egor Local Government Area. The research instrument used in the study was a four point likert scale and a dichotomous questionnaire developed by the researcher. The instrument was validated by the researcher's supervisor, the reliability of the instrument was determined by using the test-retest method, and the reliability coefficient of 0.76wasobtained. The questionnaire was administered and retrieved by the researcher; out of the 154 administered questionnaire only 130 were valid and complete for the analysis. The data collected was collated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that there is a high perception of sex education among secondary school students. Students have high level of awareness of the benefits of sex education and there is a high level of effectiveness of sex education in secondary schools Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made: Schools should continue to integrate comprehensive sex education into their curricula, ensuring that it covers all necessary topics to further enhance students' understanding and awareness, regular training and workshops for teachers on delivering sex education effectively should be conducted, focusing on up-to-date information and teaching methodologies and parents should be encouraged to participate in sex education programs and discussions to reinforce the information provided at school and to create a supportive environment at home.

This study was undertaken to determine the knowledge of practice and dangers of self-medication among undergraduates of University of Benin". This study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the studycomprised of the entire forty-one thousand, one hundred and ninety six (41,196)undergraduates of the University of Benin, while the sample population used were451respondents. The instrument used is a questionnaire validated by the project supervisorand two other experts in the department of Health, Safety and Environmental Educationin the University of Benin. The Pearson Product Moment correlation was usedtoestablish the reliability of the instrument. Three research questions were raisedfor thepurpose of the study. The findings revealed that the practice of Self-medication among undergraduatesofUniversity of Benin is high. The dangers of self-medication as perceivedbyundergraduates of University of Benin includes; negative drug interaction, incorrect diagnosis, incorrect treatment of ailments and antibiotic resistance. UndergraduatesofUniversity of Benin engage in self-medication because of lack of awareness about drugadministration, difficulty in accessing healthcare facilities, ease of obtaining over thecounter drugs, financial constraints and time constraints. From the research findings, thefollowing recommendations were made; students should seek advice froma healthcareprofessional in cases of serious or persistent symptoms to ensure accurate diagnosis andappropriate treatment, organizing health education programs within the school will raiseawareness about the risks associated with self-medication and promote responsiblehealthcare practices and the school should invest in healthcare infrastructures as this will improve accessibility and quality of healthcare services.

This study was undertaken to determine the knowledge of practice and dangers of self-medication among undergraduates of University of Benin". This study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the studycomprised of the entire forty-one thousand, one hundred and ninety six (41,196)undergraduates of the University of Benin, while the sample population used were451respondents. The instrument used is a questionnaire validated by the project supervisorand two other experts in the department of Health, Safety and Environmental Educationin the University of Benin. The Pearson Product Moment correlation was usedtoestablish the reliability of the instrument. Three research questions were raisedfor thepurpose of the study. The findings revealed that the practice of Self-medication among undergraduatesofUniversity of Benin is high. The dangers of self-medication as perceivedbyundergraduates of University of Benin includes; negative drug interaction, incorrect diagnosis, incorrect treatment of ailments and antibiotic resistance. UndergraduatesofUniversity of Benin engage in self-medication because of lack of awareness about drugadministration, difficulty in accessing healthcare facilities, ease of obtaining over thecounter drugs, financial constraints and time constraints. From the research findings, thefollowing recommendations were made; students should seek advice froma healthcareprofessional in cases of serious or persistent symptoms to ensure accurate diagnosis andappropriate treatment, organizing health education programs within the school will raiseawareness about the risks associated with self-medication and promote responsiblehealthcare practices and the school should invest in healthcare infrastructures as this will improve accessibility and quality of healthcare services

Stress touches just about everyone, but for students nearing the finish line in their university education, the weight can feel especially heavy. It starts off as a natural reaction your body and mind responding to pressure but when it drags on too long or comes on too strong, it chips away at your mental health. For final-year students, that pressure doesn’t just comefrom schoolwork. It’s coming from every direction including academic demands, familyexpectations, the fear of what’s next, and often, financial struggles. Across the globe, research keeps pointing to how intense the academic experience can be. Students are juggling tight schedules, looming deadlines, and constant exams. Now toss in money issues, social tension, and that nagging uncertainty about what life looks like after graduation and it’s a lot to carry. The American Psychological Association has warned that this kind of constant stress can wear people down. It leads to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, and burnout. And once your mental health slips, your grades, relationships, and overall well-being tend to follow

This study examined the impact of place-based learning on knowledge andattitude towards waste management among university of Benin students. Tworesearch questions were raised to guide the study with two hypotheses formulated 12 to guide this study as well. The quasi experimental research design was adopted for this study andthepurposive sampling technique was used to select 50 (fifty) undergraduate students in the Department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education. Data was collected from the 50 respondents using an open ended questionnaire with twenty(20) items. The data collected was analyzed and interpreted using descriptivestatistics. Based on the data collected and analyzed, it was discovered that that place-based learning does have a significant impact on students' knowledge of waste management at the University of Benin. However, fromthe hypotheses tested it was further observed that that place-based learning does not haveasignificant impact on students' attitudes toward waste management at theUniversity of Benin. It was therefore concluded that it is crucial to incorporateexperiential learning strategies, like PBL, into environmental education programs in order to enhance students' comprehension of waste management. PBLprograms should, however, be maintained over time and supplementedbycommunity involvement, policy backing, and infrastructure advancements inorder to produce significant attitudinal change. Long-term therapies, behavioral reinforcement techniques, and outside variables that affect students' attitudes about trash management should all be investigated in future studies. PBLhas theability to support long-term behavioral change in sustainable waste management methods in addition to information development by encouraging ongoingengagement and practical implementation. It was recommended that universities should incorporate sustained PBL activities into their environmental educationcurricula. Long-term engagement in real-world waste management projects, suchas recycling programs and waste audits, can reinforce knowledge and graduallyinfluence students’ attitudes. Also partnerships between universities, local 13 governments, and environmental organizations should be encouraged to providestudents with opportunities for active participation in community-based wastemanagement initiatives.