FEMALE

This study investigated the sociocultural factors influencing sport participation among female athletes in the University of Benin. The study specifically examined the relationship between family cultural background, family educational background, religion, socioeconomic status, and the participation of female students in sports. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised female athletes from various faculties in the university, and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data. A total of 105 completed questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Findings revealed that a majority of the respondents came from modern or mixed cultural backgrounds, families with tertiary educational qualifications, and predominantly Christian households. Family cultural background showed a weak and statistically insignificant relationship with sport participation, while family educational background demonstrated a stronger positive influence. Religion exhibited minimal restrictive effects, as most respondents reported that their faith does not hinder their involvement in sports. Socioeconomic status also showed a positive but moderate relationship with sport participation, with respondents from business and civil servant households participating more actively than those from farming backgrounds. The study concludes that improved awareness, supportive family structures, and inclusive institutional policies can enhance female participation in sports within the University of Benin. It recommends targeted sensitization programs, increased provision of female-friendly facilities, and sustained encouragement from families and the institution to promote gender- balanced sports involvement.

This study assesses the knowledge and attitude towards the use of eco-friendly menstrual products among female undergraduates in Benin City. Three research questions were raised to guide this study. The survey research design was adopted for this study; this is because the data was collected from a sample population with specific characteristics. The population of the study comprised 43,679 undergraduates from the University of
Benin. Out of this population, 273 students were selected as the sample, representing those who completed and returned the questionnaire. The instrument used to collect data for the study was a 15-item self-structured questionnaire. The instrument for the data collection was personally administered by the researcher to the respondents. The findings of this study concluded that female undergraduates at the University of Benin
have a good understanding of eco-friendly menstrual products and hold generally positive attitudes toward their use. However, these positive dispositions alone do not guarantee widespread adoption, as barriers such as limited availability, high cost, fear of infection, and socio-cultural norms hinder practical use. The study recommends that the university of Benin and relevant student bodies should promote awareness campaigns on eco-friendly menstrual products, highlighting proper usage, safety, hygiene, and environmental benefits. The study also recommends that efforts should be made to increase accessibility and affordability of eco-friendly menstrual products on campus through subsidized sales, partnerships with vendors, and student-led initiatives.