2017 - Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc. https://cephashri.org Advancing Evidence. Building Healthier Communities Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:56:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://cephashri.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-favicon-32x32.png 2017 - Cephas Health Research Initiative Inc. https://cephashri.org 32 32 Prevalence of smoking, awareness on head and neck cancer (HNC), and attitudes toward HNC education amongst secondary school students in Ibokun town, Southwestern Nigeria. https://cephashri.org/publication/prevalence-of-smoking-awareness-on-head-and-neck-cancer-hnc-and-attitudes-toward-hnc-education-amongst-secondary-school-students-in-ibokun-town-southwestern-nigeria/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:35:36 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=969 An e-poster that reported findings on prevalence of head and neck cancer (HNC) risk factors and knowledge of HNC among adolescents in Ibokun, Nigeria

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]]> An e-poster that reported findings on prevalence of head and neck cancer (HNC) risk factors and knowledge of HNC among adolescents in Ibokun, Nigeria

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]]> Impact of head and neck cancer (HNC) education on Nigerian adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes towards HNC and HNC education advocacy: the CHANCE* Pilot Study https://cephashri.org/publication/impact-of-head-and-neck-cancer-hnc-education-on-nigerian-adolescents-knowledge-and-attitudes-towards-hnc-and-hnc-education-advocacy-the-chance-pilot-stud/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:34:00 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=968 The rising prevalence of head and neck cancer (HNC) risk factors among secondary school students in Nigeria is alarming. Whilst most school-based health education programmes are focused on reproductive health and infectious disease prevention, only little attention is paid to HNC education.

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]]> The rising prevalence of head and neck cancer (HNC) risk factors among secondary school students in Nigeria is alarming. Whilst most school-based health education programmes are focused on reproductive health and infectious disease prevention, only little attention is paid to HNC education.

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]]> Should tobacco advertisements, sales, and use be banned? – Opinions of secondary school students in Ibokun town, State of Osun, Nigeria https://cephashri.org/publication/should-tobacco-advertisements-sales-and-use-be-banned-opinions-of-secondary-school-students-in-ibokun-town-state-of-osun-nigeria/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:32:36 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=967 Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke continues to be a major public health concern. In 2009, the government of the State of Osun, Nigeria, passed the tobacco control bill into law, prohibiting the advertisement and use of tobacco products in public places.

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]]> Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke continues to be a major public health concern. In 2009, the government of the State of Osun, Nigeria, passed the tobacco control bill into law, prohibiting the advertisement and use of tobacco products in public places.

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]]> Are literate Nigerians aware of anesthesiologists? – Evidence from a conference survey https://cephashri.org/publication/are-literate-nigerians-aware-of-anesthesiologists-evidence-from-a-conference-survey/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:31:42 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=966 Anesthesiologists are doctors that play decisive roles in pain management, patient monitoring, and critical care of patients. Objectives To explore the level of awareness of anesthesiologists among students, academic and non-academic staff members of various South-western Nigerian tertiary institutions Methods This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among students, academic and non-academic staff members attending the South-western Nigeria Zonal Congress of Deeper Life Campus Fellowship in October 2014.

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]]> Anesthesiologists are doctors that play decisive roles in pain management, patient monitoring, and critical care of patients. Objectives To explore the level of awareness of anesthesiologists among students, academic and non-academic staff members of various South-western Nigerian tertiary institutions Methods This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among students, academic and non-academic staff members attending the South-western Nigeria Zonal Congress of Deeper Life Campus Fellowship in October 2014.

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]]> Palliative care awareness amongst religious leaders and seminarians: a Nigerian study https://cephashri.org/publication/palliative-care-awareness-amongst-religious-leaders-and-seminarians-a-nigerian-study/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:26:01 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=965 There exists scanty literature on the awareness of Nigerians towards palliative care. This study was conducted to determine the level of awareness of religious leaders and seminarians in Ibadan, Nigeria, on palliative care.

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]]> There exists scanty literature on the awareness of Nigerians towards palliative care. This study was conducted to determine the level of awareness of religious leaders and seminarians in Ibadan, Nigeria, on palliative care.

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]]> Caduceus or Rod of Aesculapius: Revisiting Erroneous Interchangeability https://cephashri.org/publication/caduceus-or-rod-of-aesculapius-revisiting-erroneous-interchangeability/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:24:50 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=964 Caduceus and Rod of Aesculapius are commonly used symbols in the medical field worldwide, but they do not historically have the same strength of connection with medicine. It is important to revisit the issue thereby pointing the attention of medical policy and decision makers on the adoption of these symbols and reminding those that may already know of this continuous misrepresentation

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]]> Caduceus and Rod of Aesculapius are commonly used symbols in the medical field worldwide, but they do not historically have the same strength of connection with medicine. It is important to revisit the issue thereby pointing the attention of medical policy and decision makers on the adoption of these symbols and reminding those that may already know of this continuous misrepresentation

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]]> Is mercy killing right or wrong? – Opinions of clinical students in three Nigerian tertiary schools https://cephashri.org/publication/is-mercy-killing-right-or-wrong-opinions-of-clinical-students-in-three-nigerian-tertiary-schools/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:22:53 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=963 To explore the opinions of medical, dental, physiotherapy, and nursing students in three tertiary schools in Ibadan, Nigeria, towards the ethics and practice of euthanasia.

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]]> To explore the opinions of medical, dental, physiotherapy, and nursing students in three tertiary schools in Ibadan, Nigeria, towards the ethics and practice of euthanasia.

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]]> Attitudes of medical students towards taking part-time jobs: A study amongst first year clinical students of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan https://cephashri.org/publication/attitudes-of-medical-students-towards-taking-part-time-jobs-a-study-amongst-first-year-clinical-students-of-the-college-of-medicine-university-of-ibadan/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:21:09 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=962 Student part-time jobs are employments taken up by students while in school. Students in tertiary institutions do engage in part-time jobs because of the associated benefits. Some of these benefits include work experience, independence, financial support, and job satisfaction. Different studies have reported different attitudes towards taking part-time jobs among university students.

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]]> Student part-time jobs are employments taken up by students while in school. Students in tertiary institutions do engage in part-time jobs because of the associated benefits. Some of these benefits include work experience, independence, financial support, and job satisfaction. Different studies have reported different attitudes towards taking part-time jobs among university students.

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]]> Is cleft lip a spiritual thing? – A pilot study of beliefs and attitudes amongst some future primary health care workers in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria https://cephashri.org/publication/is-cleft-lip-a-spiritual-thing-a-pilot-study-of-beliefs-and-attitudes-amongst-some-future-primary-health-care-workers-in-ibadan-metropolis-nigeria/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:19:12 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=961 The birth of a baby with cleft lip is regarded as evil in many Nigerian communities. Cleft lip babies tend to suffer from social neglect or infanticide due to superstitious beliefs associated with their births. This study aimed to explore the awareness, beliefs, and attitudes of students in primary health care-related diploma programmes in Ibadan, Nigeria, towards babies born with cleft lip.

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]]> The birth of a baby with cleft lip is regarded as evil in many Nigerian communities. Cleft lip babies tend to suffer from social neglect or infanticide due to superstitious beliefs associated with their births. This study aimed to explore the awareness, beliefs, and attitudes of students in primary health care-related diploma programmes in Ibadan, Nigeria, towards babies born with cleft lip.

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]]> Perception of natal tooth among trainees in primary health care-related programmes in Ibadan, Nigeria https://cephashri.org/publication/perception-of-natal-tooth-among-trainees-in-primary-health-care-related-programmes-in-ibadan-nigeria/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:07:05 +0000 https://cephashri.org/?post_type=publication&p=960 Babies born with teeth (natal teeth) are sufferers of stigmatization in the society due to the superstitious beliefs attached to their births. This study was conducted to explore the beliefs and attitude of trainees in primary health care-related programmes in Ibadan, Nigeria, towards natal tooth. Eighty eight students in primary health care-related programmes were purposively recruited for this study. Data were obtained from each participant using a well-structured self-administered questionnaire. Of the 88 questionnaires returned, 5 were discarded due to incomplete data. The data of the remaining 83 respondents were analysed using the SPSS version 16 software. The mean age (±SD) of the 83 respondents was 35.32 (±10.22) years, 72.3% were females, 69.9% were Yorubas, 69.9% had a monogamous family background. Introductory lectures to oral health had been received by 83.1%, and 62.7% had seen babies with natal tooth before. Thirty three percent, 52%, 14%, 22%, and 41% of the respondents believed that dietary deficiency during pregnancy, hormonal disturbances during pregnancy, high grade fever during pregnancy, congenital syphilis, and genetic factors respectively were potential risk factors for natal tooth. Witchcraft, curses, will of God, evil spirits, and bad luck were believed to be potential causes of natal tooth by 10.8%, 9.6%, 34.9%, 10.8%, and 18.1% of the respondents respectively. The majority of the respondents (83.1%) exhibited positive attitude towards attending to babies with natal tooth, as potential health care professional. In conclusion, the majority of the trainees in primary health care-related programmes in Ibadan were not superstitious about natal tooth; however their knowledge of its risk factors was inadequate. Most of them showed positive attitude towards babies with natal teeth. There exists the need to educate them on the risk factors of natal tooth.

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]]> Babies born with teeth (natal teeth) are sufferers of stigmatization in the society due to the superstitious beliefs attached to their births. This study was conducted to explore the beliefs and attitude of trainees in primary health care-related programmes in Ibadan, Nigeria, towards natal tooth. Eighty eight students in primary health care-related programmes were purposively recruited for this study. Data were obtained from each participant using a well-structured self-administered questionnaire. Of the 88 questionnaires returned, 5 were discarded due to incomplete data. The data of the remaining 83 respondents were analysed using the SPSS version 16 software. The mean age (±SD) of the 83 respondents was 35.32 (±10.22) years, 72.3% were females, 69.9% were Yorubas, 69.9% had a monogamous family background. Introductory lectures to oral health had been received by 83.1%, and 62.7% had seen babies with natal tooth before. Thirty three percent, 52%, 14%, 22%, and 41% of the respondents believed that dietary deficiency during pregnancy, hormonal disturbances during pregnancy, high grade fever during pregnancy, congenital syphilis, and genetic factors respectively were potential risk factors for natal tooth. Witchcraft, curses, will of God, evil spirits, and bad luck were believed to be potential causes of natal tooth by 10.8%, 9.6%, 34.9%, 10.8%, and 18.1% of the respondents respectively. The majority of the respondents (83.1%) exhibited positive attitude towards attending to babies with natal tooth, as potential health care professional. In conclusion, the majority of the trainees in primary health care-related programmes in Ibadan were not superstitious about natal tooth; however their knowledge of its risk factors was inadequate. Most of them showed positive attitude towards babies with natal teeth. There exists the need to educate them on the risk factors of natal tooth.

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