quality of life

This study investigates the impact of social work intervention in caring for the elderly in Egor Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State. The research aims to identify the challenges faced by the elderly in the region and examine the effectiveness of social work interventions in improving their well-being and quality of life. A mixed-method research design was employed, combining both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods. The study's findings are expected to highlight the crucial role of social workers in providing emotional support, facilitating access to necessary resources, and promoting empowerment and self-management among the elderly. The study's results will have significant implications for policy and practice, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to address the healthcare challenges faced by the elderly in Egor Local Government Area.

Background: University students often face challenges such as poor dietary habits, irregular physical activity, and academic stress, which can adversely affect their health and quality of life (QoL). Nutritional status, physical activity, and QoL are key interrelated health determinants, but limited evidence exists among Nigerian university populations. Understanding these relationships is essential for promoting healthy lifestyles and better well-being among young adults.
Aims: This study aimed to determine the association between nutritional status, physical activity, and quality of life among non-clinical undergraduate students of the University of Benin. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 330 non-clinical undergraduates selected through multistage random sampling. Data were collected using a self- administered questionnaire comprising the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF). Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson’s correlation and Chi-square tests, were used, with a significance level of 0.05. Results: Among the 330 participants, 54.8% were male and 45.2% female, mostly aged 18–25 years. The mean BMI was 24.13 ± 14.18 kg/m², with 53.3% having normal weight, 19.4%
overweight, 12.1% obese, and 11.2% underweight. Most students (76.1%) practiced healthy eating habits. Physical activity levels were moderate in 48.8%, low in 30.9%, and high in 20.3%. Regarding QoL, 62.7% had moderate scores, 32.7% high, and 4.5% low. A significant association was found between nutritional status and physical activity (p = 0.037), but not between nutritional status and QoL (p = 0.096) or physical activity and QoL (p = 0.697).
Conclusion: This study found a significant association between nutritional status and physical activity, but not with quality of life among non-clinical students in the University of Benin. Most students maintained normal BMI and moderate physical activity levels, though some displayed poor nutrition and lifestyle habits. These findings highlight the importance of university-based health programs to improve nutrition, activity levels, and overall well-being.

Economic burden and quality of life of mental illness has helped defined the magnitude of their negative effects on the household, community and National economy. This study is aimed at assessing the economic burden and quality of life of mental illness among patients in low density ward, uselu Federal Neuro-psychiatric hospital, Benin-city. The Health Belief Model served as the theoretical study framework. The study used a descriptive cross sectional nonexperimental survey research design, the study was carried out among patients in low density ward in uselu Federal Neuro- psychiatric hospital, Benin-city. A sample size of 147 participants was determined using the Taro Yamane formula(N/1+N(e) ² which comprises of mentally ill patients receiving treatment in low density ward in uselu Federal Neuro-psychiatric hospital, Benin-city. Convenient sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents into the study. The instrument for data collection was well structured questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated by supervisor, a psychiatric nurse and other local experts. It consisted of 33 well structured questions, divided into four(4)sections; A contains socio-demographic information of the respondents contained direct medical cost of mental illness incurred by patients and household contained the indirect medical cost of mental illness and D contained the impact of mental illness on patients' quality of life. A 100% return rate was obtained. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24.0 and descriptive statistics was used. A p value of p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Ethical approval was obtained from the institution and participants were given informed consent to apprehend their signature. No statistically significant association existed between health insurance scheme and quality of life
(p>0.478). This study assessed the economic burden and quality of life of mental illness among patients in low density ward in uselu Federal Neuro-psychiatric hospital, Benin-city. The result shows that majority of the respondents have a fair level of quality of life. Government and multinational agencies should take concerted efforts to ensure reduced cost of treatment of mentally ill patients.