CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
The need for health information can be traced back from ancient information societies. History shows how ancient nomadic people needed health information for prevention, care and cure of diseases. Information is used everywhere on daily basis (Savolainen, 2000). Information use may...
THE BRAIN DRAIN PHENOMENON: EXAMINING THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF JAPA ON NIGERIA'S HEALTH SECTOR
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The "Japa" phenomenon, characterized by the mass migration of skilled and unskilled Nigerians to foreign countries, has garnered significant attention in recent years, particularly concerning its impact on critical sectors like healthcare. The brain drain of healthcare prof...
JAPA AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE NIGERIAN HEALTH SECTOR: ANALYZING THE BRAIN DRAIN IN HEALTHCARE.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The Nigerian health sector has been profoundly impacted by the phenomenon of "Japa," which refers to the mass migration of skilled Nigerians, particularly healthcare professionals, to other countries in search of better opportunities. This trend has led to a significant brain dra...
JAPA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE NIGERIAN HEALTH SECTOR: ANALYZING THE EFFECTS ON HEALTHCARE DELIVERY AND ACCESS
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The Japa phenomenon, which signifies the mass migration of Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad, has notable implications for Nigeria’s health sector. This migration trend, driven by economic hardship and the search for improved living conditions, affects healt...
ABSTRACT
Involvement of a child or adolescent in a sexual activity is a major cause of reproductive health problem among female children found in vulnerable situations. Most studies on Sexual Abuse (SA) have focused on students in secondary schools, with few targeting people in work places. Having information on the experience of SA among Female Adolescent Hawkers (FAHs) in markets could be used to develop interventions for its amelioration. This study was therefore designed to dete...
INTRODUCTION
In recent times, the use of herbal drugs in the treatment of illnesses is becoming ever more popular especially in developing nations. According to Tamuno, Omole-Ohonsi and Fadare (2010), herbal drugs (sometimes referred to as herbal medicine) are in relative high demand, perhaps due to the efficacy claims of herbal drug in contrast to orthodox medicine which many see as synthetic and easily adulterated. However, the studies of Pelletier (2004); Talalay (2001) and Elvin...
