Modeling the effects of health-related habits and lifestyle on the general health of university students.

The general health of undergraduate university students has long-term social and career implications. This study, involving a cross-sectional design, is aimed at modeling the impact of sleep quality, living condition, lifestyle, eating habit, financial situation and some demographic factors on the general health and wellbeing of university students. A sample of 699 undergraduate students who met the inclusion criteria where recruited from the Faculty of Education of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria for the study.

Enhanced Remediation of Phenanthrene and Naphthalene by Corn-Bacterial Consortium in Contaminated Soil.

The persistent and hazardous nature of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) released into the soil has become a critical global concern, contributing to environmental pollution. In this study, the removal efficiency of phenanthrene and naphthalene degradation by complex flora or pure bacteria combined with corn and their effects on the growth of corn, pH, and the number of soil bacteria were investigated using a pot experiment. The results indicate that the corn remediation method (P) outperformed degrading bacteria remediation (B) for phenanthrene, yet the combination (PB) exhibited significantly higher removal efficiency.

The effects of mass media messages, perceived susceptibility and self-rated health on public attitude towards COVID-19 in South Africa.

Objectives: South Africa was the worst affected country in Africa by the COVID-19 pandemic and it is important to interrogate the attitude of the populace towards the pandemic for future interventions. Therefore, this study examined effects of mass media messages, susceptibility to COVID-19 and self-rated health on the attitudes of South Africans towards the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Data was from the National Income Dynamics Study - Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (NIDS-CRAM) of 2021 which is a nationally representative panel survey of about 7,000 South African individuals in all the nine provinces.

Connecting the experiences of persons with disabilities and social workers in Nigerian care institutions regarding COVID-19 vaccine uptake: a qualitative descriptive-interpretive design.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, persons with disabilities (PWDs) have faced additional disadvantages that have exacerbated their physical and mental health challenges. In Nigeria, where cultural, religious, and informational barriers persist, understanding these factors is critical for improving health interventions, including vaccine uptake among PWDs.

Methods: This study employed a qualitative descriptive-interpretive design to explore the perceptions of PWDs regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccine, alongside social workers' views on their roles in facilitating vaccine uptake.

An investigative study on the causes of depression and the coping strategies among clinical medical students in private universities in North Central Nigeria.

Background: Depression is among known mental health conditions and students in schools of medicine are not immune to it. In this investigative study, 211 clinical medical students of two private universities from North-Central Nigeria were examined on depression prevalence, the contributory factors and their coping strategies.

Methods: The Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9), the Medical Student's Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) and identified coping strategies according to Coping Oriented to Problems Experienced Inventory (COPE) were instruments of data collection.

Unveiling phytochemical diversity and safety profile of hot water extract from Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit.

Background: Tetrapleura tetraptera, a widely used medicinal plant in West Africa, has been traditionally employed for various ailments. Despite its folkloric significance, scientific validation of its safety and potential neuroactive properties remains limited.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the acute and subchronic toxicity of Tetrapleura tetraptera hot water extract (HWETTF) in rats and to elucidate its phytochemical composition.

Health Facility Capacity and Health-care Worker Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth-dose and Maternal Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine Administration in Nigeria: A Baseline Assessment.

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and neonatal tetanus infections remain endemic in Nigeria despite the availability of safe, effective vaccines. We aimed to determine health facilities' capacity for hepatitis B vaccine birth dose (HepB-BD) and maternal tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccination and to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HepB-BD and maternal Td vaccine administration among health facility staff in Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study assessing public primary and secondary health facilities in Adamawa and Enugu States.

The role of digital health in pandemic preparedness and response: securing global health?

Background: Digital health technologies, such as mobile applications, wearable devices, and electronic health record systems, have significantly enhanced global health security by enabling timely data collection and analysis, identifying infectious disease trends, and reducing infection risk through remote services.

Objective: This study assesses the role of digital health in pandemic preparedness and global health security response. It examines the application of digital health to early detection, surveillance, and data management in patient care.

Examining the roles and relationships of actors in community health systems in Nigeria through the lens of the expanded health systems framework.

Background: Community health system (CHS) exists through the actions and activities of different actors within and outside communities. However, these actors, their roles and their relationships with one another have not been properly explored to understand their dynamics in facilitating the effectiveness of CHS. This study identified the actors in CHS, described their roles and their relationships with one another using the expanded health systems framework (EHSF).

Reexamining gender inequality in accessing resources and education stance in reducing masculine gender hegemony in Nigeria.

The role of education in abolishing cultural practices that encourage gender inequality needs consistent evaluation for inclusive, responsive policy development and implementation in a dynamic society. Eliminating masculine gender hegemony may result in attainment of international commitments like gender equality and poverty eradication. Reexamining the role of education in reducing gender inequality in patriarchal societies can highlight critical issues needing policy actions for attainment of sustainable development goals.

Integrated stress responses in okra plants (cv. ''Meya']: unravelling the mechanisms underlying drought and nematode co-occurrence.

Background: Climate change threatens sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural production, causing abiotic and biotic stressors. The study of plant responses to joint stressors is crucial for understanding molecular processes and identifying resilient crops for global food security. This study aimed to explore the shared and tailored responses of okra plants (cv.

Biochemical perturbations associated with Salmonella gallinarum infection in laying hens: Is oxidative stress implicated?

The aim of this study was to investigate some biochemical and tissue changes associated with Salmonella gallinarum infection in laying hens (LHs), and the complicities of oxidative stress (OS). Fifty LHs were assigned to two groups of 25 LHs infected with S. gallinarum (109 cfu*mL-1 of S.

Health Workers' Attitudes Toward Adverse Gender Norms and Implications for Young People's Sexual and Reproductive Health in Nigeria.

Background: Adverse gender norms within the health care system are detrimental to the sexual and reproductive health of young people. This study assessed the attitudes of health workers toward adverse gender norms related to intimate partner relationships across three domains: intimate partner violence (IPV); sexuality; and reproductive health behavior.

Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted among 255 health workers in youth-friendly primary health centers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Vanillic acid ameliorates diethyl phthalate and bisphenol S-induced oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in the hippocampus of experimental rats.

Long-term adverse effects on human health are caused by exogenous compounds that alter the functions of biological systems, especially neuroendocrine disruptors like diethyl phthalate (DEP) and bisphenol S (BPS). Although vanillic acid (VA) has pertinent neuropharmacological characteristics, its effect against DEP + BPS-induced neurotoxicity has not been explored. This study proposed that VA may offer protection against the neurotoxicity caused by DEP + BPS.

Ecological consequences of antimicrobial residues and bioactive chemicals on antimicrobial resistance in agroecosystems.

Background: The widespread use of antimicrobials in agriculture, coupled with bioactive chemicals like pesticides and growth-promoting agents, has accelerated the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Agroecosystems provides a platform in the evolution and dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), which pose significant threats to both environmental and public health.

Aim Of Review: This review explores the ecological consequences of antimicrobial residues and bioactive chemicals in agroecosystems, with a focus on their role in shaping AMR.

Modification of Lateritic Soil Using Waste Plastics for Sustainable Road Construction.

Lateritic soil, a prevalent geological material in tropical regions, often exhibits poor engineering properties, leading to road pavement failures. Meanwhile, the alarming rise in plastic waste poses environmental concerns. This innovative study explores the potential of utilizing waste plastics as a lateritic soil addictive for sustainable road construction.

Regulatory T cells modulate monocyte functions in immunocompetent antiretroviral therapy naive HIV-1 infected people.

We previously demonstrated that the overall number of regulatory T (Treg) cells decrease proportionately with helper CD4 T cells and their frequencies increase in antiretroviral therapy (ART)-naive human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infected individuals. The question now is whether the discrepancies in Treg cell numbers and frequencies are synonymous to an impairment of their functions. To address this, we purified Treg cells and assessed their ability to modulate autologous monocytes functions.

The use of digital health services to combat E-waste health hazards: A review on the impact and awareness in Southwest Nigeria.

The rapid advancement of technology has led to a significant increase in electronic waste (e-waste), posing serious health and environmental risks, particularly in developing regions like Southwest Nigeria. This review explores the utilization of digital health services to combat the health hazards associated with e-waste exposure. Digital health technologies, including mobile health applications, telemedicine, and electronic health records, play a critical role in raising awareness about e-waste toxicity, monitoring health impacts, and providing remote healthcare services to at-risk populations.

Experimental assessment of potentially toxic metals and nutrient content at various morphological parts of two economic plants grown on spent engine oil (SEO) treated soils.

Metals interact with nutrients in plants grown on spent engine oil (SEO) soils; thus, relationship of metals and nutrients in several morphological parts of economical plants cultivated on SEO soils using a 3 × 4 factorial and a totally randomized design is documented. The polluted-vegetated soils were SEO treated at 0, 2, 4, 8% v/w and planted and separately. Before treatment, SEO tested positive for Cd, Zn, Pb, Cr, Cu, Fe and Ni, while at treatment, non-vegetated soils accumulated Pb, Cu, Zn, Ni, Fe.