JOAN N. CHUKWURAH

This study assessed the barriers and facilitators that influence undergraduate law students’
engagement in regular physical exercise. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was
employed for this research. The study population comprised of 265 students selected using
convenience sampling technique from the Faculty of Law. A self-administered, structured
questionnaire organized into four sections: demographic data, current physical exercise patterns,
barriers, and facilitators to engaging in regular physical exercise, was the primary and only data
collection tool. The analysis of the data collected revealed that lack of energy, lack of motivation,
and time constraints due to academic workload were perceived as most significant barriers to
engaging in regular exercise. “Lack of awareness” being significant barrier suggested that
students were aware of the benefits of physical exercise but struggle with exercise adherence.
The most significant facilitators were identified to be “Having a strong desire to be physically
active and health”, “Feeling energetic and motivated”, and “Good physical health and absence of
injuries”, all of which are intrinsic and health-focused. The majority of students that engage in
regular physical exercise report walking (85.2%) as their most frequent form of physical exercise
followed by running (32.8%), suggesting a preference low cost exercise that can be integrated in
their daily routine. The study used the independent t-test find no significant relationship between
the students’ level of knowledge about the benefits of physical exercise and their engagement in
regular physical exercise (p = 0.515), failing to reject the null hypothesis. The finding that
knowledge is not a significant facilitator of exercise adherence suggests that health promotion
interventions must shift to behavioural strategies that address motivation, time management, and
overcoming mental and physical fatigue.

Healthcare-associated infections remain a persistent challenge globally, particularly in developing countries where resource constraints often hinder adherence to infection control protocols. This study investigates the knowledge, attitude, and practice of standard precautions among healthcare workers in selected clinics within Egor Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. The primary aim was to assess how well-informed healthcare workers are about standard precautions, their perceptions toward infection control, and how these translate into practical behaviors. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was employed, with data collected from 150 healthcare workers using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Key variables assessed included knowledge of hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE), attitude toward routine precautions, actual implementation of infection control measures, and factors influencing compliance, including management support and availability of resources. The results revealed that while most healthcare workers exhibited good knowledge and positive attitudes toward standard precautions, there were variations in actual practice, especially concerning
equipment decontamination and workload-related compliance barriers. Notably, 88.7% regularly practiced hand hygiene, while only 60% consistently decontaminated reusable instruments. Availability of PPE and institutional support emerged as significant factors influencing adherence. The study recommends strengthening continuous training programs, improving PPE supply chains, and enhancing management engagement to sustain high compliance levels. These strategies are essential to improve healthcare safety and reduce the incidence of hospital acquired infections.