O.O. Egbochuku

This study seeks to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practices of prostate cancer screening among men in Egba Community, Uhunmwonde LGA of Edo State. Four research questions were raised to guide this study and relevant literatures related to prostate cancer were clearly discussed. The descriptive research design was adopted for this study and random sampling
technique was used to select one hundred and five (105) men in Egba community, data were collectedfrom the 105 respondents using a closed ended questionnaire with twenty (22) items. The data collected was analyzed and interpreted using simple frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Based on the data collected and analyzed, it was discovered that male staff in Egor local government secretariat have low knowledge of prostate cancer screening, positive attitudes towards prostate cancer screening and do not practice prostate cancer Screening. Also, from the data collected and analyzed, it is observed thatfactors such as distance to health facility, cultural and religious beliefs, family history of prostate cancer, fear of positive result influence male staff's knowledge, attitude and practice of prostate cancer screening. It was recommended that Intervention programs aimed at improving knowledge and attitudes towards prostate cancer screening among men should be designed to reinforce prostate cancer screening practices across the country. It was recommended that there should be sensitization of health care providers on issuesrelated to prostate cancer screening and encourage them to have conversations with their male patients and provide information to help them decide whether to screen or not.

The study examined effects of drug abuse on the health status of undergraduates in university of Benin. Four research questions were raised; What is the prevalence of drug abuse among undergraduates at the University of Benin? What are the most commonly abused types of drugs among undergraduates at the University of Benin? How does drug abuse impact the physical and mental health status of undergraduates at the University of Benin? What factors contribute to drug abuse among undergraduates, and what interventions can be implemented to address the issue? The target population for this study includes 400 level undergraduate students in the department of Health safety and Environmental Education in faculty of Education University of Benin. The study made use of descriptive survey research design. The researcher constructed a questionnaire that was used to obtain responses from the respondents. The findings in the study revealed; A study published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research found that 62% of undergraduate students who used drugs in the University of Benin reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Research conducted by the University of Benin's Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology found that students who used drugs regularly showed significant impairment in cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. The study recommends that; There should be increased awareness campaigns and educational programs to educate students about the dangers of drug abuse, its effects on mental and physical health, and the importance of seeking help if they are struggling with addiction. There should be stricter penalties and punishments for students who are caught using or possessing drugs, in order to deter others from engaging in this behavior.