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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, with radiographers playing a crucial role in TB diagnosis through chest radiography. However, gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding TB among radiographers may compromise both diagnostic quality and infection control. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of radiographers towards TB cases in selected hospitals in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 43 radiographers from University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Lily Hospital, and Raytouch Diagnostic Center. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi- square tests (p<0.05). The majority of respondents (88.4%) demonstrated good knowledge of TB transmission, symptoms, causation, diagnosis, and prevention. Most participants (83.7%) exhibited positive attitudes toward TB patients, with 83.7% acknowledging professional duty to care for TB cases and 93% agreeing TB patients deserve equal care. However, practice levels were lower, with only 48.8% demonstrating good adherence to universal precautions, while 32.6% showed fair practice and 18.6% poor practice. No statistically significant associations were found between demographic characteristics and KAP levels (p>0.05). While radiographers in Benin City possess adequate knowledge and positive attitudes toward TB, practice gaps exist in implementing universal precautions. Findings emphasize the need for continuous professional training, improved access to personal protective equipment, and strengthened infection control policies to enhance TB management and reduce occupational exposure risks.

The study examined assessment of secondary school students’ attitude towards the learning of chemistry in Egor Local Government Area. The study adopted the survey design using questionnaire as instrument of data collection. The study
analyse four objectives which include Examine attitude of secondary school students towards the learning of chemistry in Egor Local Government Area; Ascertain whether the attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differs between male and female chemistry students.; Evaluate the attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differ based on school ownership (public and private).; Find whether the attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differ based on parental educational level. The study adopted percentage to analyse the research questions, the result revealed that The attitude of secondary school students towards the learning of chemistry affects their learning of chemistry in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differs between male and female chemistry students in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differs based on school ownership (public and private) in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differs based on parental educational level in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The study recommended that students should be encouraged towards the study of chemistry in secondary school as to enhance positive attitude towards the learning of chemistry in Egor Local Government Area. The schools should invest in buffers that can promote the interest of both genders as to influence positive attitude towards learning of chemistry in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. Schools should put enabling environment that can bring about students positive attitude towards learning of chemistry in both public and private Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. Parents should be involved the learning process of children as it can motivate positive attitude towards learning of any subject, including chemistry in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area.

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.

This study investigated the Attitude of Mass Communication Students in University of Benin towards the Use of Instagram. This study adopted the descriptive survey design which is the process of looking at something in entirety. The investigation was carried out within the Department of Mass Communication, University of Benin, Ekenwan campus Based on the survey
methodology and random sampling technique, the questionnaire was used for data collection. Four hundred (400) Respondents were sampled data was analyzed in simple percentage and presented in tables. Findings reveal that the reason students use the Instagram application in their daily life is that the application provides interesting and unique features. The use of Instagram can have an impact on its users, both good and bad effects. The lifestyle offered by Instagram attracts the attention of many people and is currently becoming a trend, so it is largely influenced by the lifestyle offered by Instagram. Also, the study recommended that the traditional media like the television and radio broadcast as well as newspapers should through their routine activities discourage the abuse of social media in the country. This can be done through the organization of a discourse on the phenomenon of social media, or through advertisements and publication of write-ups and research of this nature.