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This study was carried out to scrutinize sex and Attitude of secondary school students in learning chemistry in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. In achieving this aim, four research questions were raised to serve as a guide for this study. The research design used in this study is descriptive survey design utilizing questionnaire as
method of data collection. A total of 100 respondents were selected to represent the entire population of the study. The data collated were presented on a frequency distribution table and analyzed using simple percentage. This study will be of great importance to the society, Examination Bodies, especially Chemistry teachers because of its scientific nature, economic and technological application and values it has especially on the students on how they reason and how their creative skills can be improved through an effective and efficient method of learning. Finally, the experience gained from this study will provide future researchers with empirical evidence of the mode that enables students to learn better and hence form the basis for further research.

The study was aimed at investigating the attitude of secondary school students towards the study of Mathematics in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The study comprises of five research question and four hypotheses which were drawn from the research questions. The study is delimited to secondary schools student. Ninety - four students were randomly selected from five public senior secondary schools; a random sampling method was used by questionnaire as the research instrument. The validity of the research instrument was done by the supervisor and two other experts in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin. The split half correlation of 0.669 was step up to full length using Spearman Brown formula which yields a reliability coefficient of 0.82 that indicates a high level of internal consistency in the instrument. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution and percentages, as well as estimate for mean value. The hypotheses were thoroughly examined using Pearson r formula. The findings revealed that students show positive attitude towards the study of Mathematics. Also, Mathematics teachers teaching methods in public senior secondary schools can encourage or discourage students to develop positive or negative attitudes to the learning of the subject. The findings also revealed that parents background do not affect how students respond to Mathematics as a subject. lt is recommended that Mathematics teachers should engage in interactions within the classroom, encourage and monitor group study. And parent should encourage the students' with their choice of career to enable them, focus on their studies.

Epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder affecting millions globally, remains heavily stigmatized in
many societies, including Nigeria. Cultural misconceptions often associate epilepsy with supernatural
causes, significantly affecting the social integration and quality of life of those affected. Nurses, as
frontline healthcare providers, play a pivotal role in shaping public attitudes and delivering informed
care. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of nursing students at the University of
Benin toward epileptic patients and examine the implications for patients' social well-being. A cross-sectional survey design was employed. A total of 281 nursing students across 200 to 500 levels were selected using proportionate stratified random sampling. Data was collected using a structured, self administered questionnaire covering demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of social impact. Results revealed that while a majority of students demonstrated good understanding of epilepsy as a brain disorder and expressed willingness to assist during seizures, gaps persisted in symptom recognition, treatment beliefs, and misconceptions about heredity and contagion. Attitudinal responses were mixed: most students supported inclusion and respect for epileptic patients, but hesitations were observed in sensitive areas like marriage and personal interaction. Notably, participants agreed that epilepsy impedes social experiences such as employment, education, and relationships. The study concludes that although nursing students exhibit moderate knowledge and generally positive attitudes, pockets of misinformation and stigma remain. It is recommended that nursing curricula integrate targeted modules on epilepsy, combining theory with practical exposure, to reinforce accurate knowledge and empathetic patient care. Enhancing education and advocacy through formal training will better equip future nurses to support social inclusion and reduce stigma against people living with epilepsy

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) refers to the practice of feeding infants only breast milk for the first six months of life, without introducing any other liquids or solids, except for oral rehydration solutions, drops, syrups (vitamins, minerals, or medicines) as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This
practice is recognized globally as one of the most effective strategies for reducing infant morbidity and mortality, especially in low- and middle-income countries (Wu et al., 2022). EBF not only provides essential nutrients for infant growth and development but also protects against common childhood illnesses such as diarrhea and pneumonia, thereby promoting
overall child survival and development (Gebeyehu et al., 2023; WHO, 2020, as cited in Wu et al., 2022). Despite strong global advocacy, the rates of EBF rmain suboptimal in many regions, including sub-Saharan Africa. According to Ejie et al. (2021), barriers to EBF in African countries include socio-cultural beliefs, inadequate maternal knowledge, limited support from health professionals, and economic pressures. In Nigeria, EBF is a significant public health concern. The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) reported that only 29% of infants under six months were exclusively breastfed, which is far below the WHO's global target of at least 50% by 2025 (Okoroiwu et al., 2021). This statistic highlights a significant gap between policy recommendations and actual maternal practices

The study was to investigate the attitude of VTE students towards Student Industrial work Experience Scheme, using University of Benin as a case study. Four (4) research questions were raised and literature of other researchers were reviewed. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design, data was collected through the aid of a questionnaire. The questionnaire was structured according to the research questions and distributed to sample population of 100 respondents. The findings of the study revealed that the attitude of students towards SIWES in the higher institutions is quite high and that three are several Factors responsible for students’ attitude towards SIWES which has made many of the students reluctant when it comes to carry out their SIWES program. It was concluded that the attitude of students towards SIWES in the higher institutions is quite high because these students are excited when it comes to SIWES because of practical knowledge they would gain. Factors responsible for students’ attitude towards SIWES which has made many of the students reluctant when it comes to carry out their SIWES program should be properly looked nto and adequately addressed if the program is to be more effective. It was however recommended that more trainings should be given to students by s school management on the importance of the SIWES program in a bid to enhancing their perception; government should ensure that more attention should be given to the SIWES program so that it will become more attractive and interesting to students; and that industries should endeavour to pay intern students so that they will have increased interest and confidence in the program

Obesity is defined as the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat to levels that pose significant health risks. This study assessed the knowledge and attitude regarding diet promotion strategies in the prevention of obesity among nursing students at the University of Benin, Edo State. The research was guided by three objectives and corresponding research questions.The target population comprised nursing students from 200 to 500 levels, and a sample of 282 participants was selected using a simple random sampling technique.Data were collected through a structured, self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages.Findings revealed that most respondents possessed adequate knowledge and a positive attitude toward diet promotion strategies for obesity prevention. Specifically, 99.4% of participants were aware that obesity is a major risk factor for chronic diseases, while 96.8% demonstrated a favorable attitude toward maintaining healthy eating habits. However, the practical application of this knowledge was found to be inconsistent. The study concludes that continuous health education is essential to strengthen nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding obesity prevention. It recommends that the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria incorporate comprehensive concepts on diet promotion strategies, obesity prevention, and nutrition-related interventions into the nursing curriculum to enhance
students’ competencies as future health educators and advocates

This aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and practices of safe handling and administration of chemotherapeutic drugs amongst tertiary health facility, Benin City. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design and simple random sampling method was used to select Two hundred and seventy-eight nurses in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City. A well-structured questionnaire was used as instruments of data collection. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Simple frequency and percentage were used to describe the data, while chi-square was used to test
the hypotheses. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. The analysis was performed using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28.0 for windows. The result shows that majority of the respondents have fair level of knowledge of chemotherapeutic drugs and low level of practice of safe handling of chemotherapeutic drugs and that none of the sociodemographic characteristics was associated with level of knowledge of chemotherapeutic drugs. The study therefore recommends that there is the need for Institutions to implement and enforce standardized procedures for administering chemotherapy, ensuring the use of appropriate PPE and adherence to safety protocols.

BACKGROUND: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are unintended, harmful responses to medications at normal therapeutic doses causing significant morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Effective pharmacovigilance (PV) is essential for detecting, assessing and preventing ADR. Reporting of ADRs by healthcare professionals is vital for the success of pharmacovigilance. Community Pharmacists play a key role in ADR reporting but underreporting remains a serious issue. This study focuses on assessing theknowledge, attitude and practice of ADR reporting among community pharmacists in Benin City. OBJECTIVES: This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice of community pharmacists in adverse drug reactions reporting. METHODS: After obtaining ethical approval from the Faculty of Pharmacy Ethics Committee, a cross sectional study was employed. The study employed the use of a structured questionnaire as the major instrument of data collection. The questionnaire was carefully developed to address the objectives of the study and distributed to licensed community pharmacists. The data obtained was analyzed using the software, SPSS version 29. RESULTS: From the study conducted, a total of 184 community pharmacists participated, of which 65.4% were males while 34.6% were females. The result showed an encouraging awareness levels ofcommunity pharmacists to pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reporting practices. Almost all respondents (98.9%) acknowledged that ADRs should be reported by community pharmacists and recognized the importance of such reporting for patient safety. Poor knowledge about drug-induced diseases was evident in only 11% of participants while 52% demonstrated good knowledge. Attitudes were primarily positive (78%) and practices vi were categorized as good for 7%, fair for 27% and poor for 66% of pharmacists. The top five reported barriers to ADR reporting were unavailability of ADR forms (27%), uncertainty about causality (13.7%), lack of time/workload (12.3%), no rewards for reporting (9.7%), and complexity of the reporting form (8.7%). CONCLUSION: The findings of this study revealed that community pharmacists in Benin City had an encouraging awareness level to pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting practices, a good knowledge of drug-induced diseases, and demonstrated a positive attitude towards ADR reporting but consistent ADR reporting was still below expectations. Thus, there is poor reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) by community pharmacists in Benin City