1726. BREAST CANCER SCREENING KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEFS OF NIGERIAN WOMEN LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES

Background

Breast cancer remains a significant global cause of cancer death and disability, and one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women, irrespective of race and ethnicity (Hasnain, Menon, Ferrans, & Szalacha, 2013). Early breast cancer detection through screening has been proven to be the key to reducing mortality and morbidity rates caused by this disease (American Cancer Society [ACS], 2017). Although there has been an overall decrease in the mort...

1727. KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING AMONG MARKET WOMEN IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

According to GLOBOCAN, 2008, breast cancer holds the position of being the second most prevalent form of cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer-related mortality on a global scale. The aforementioned statement highlights the fact that breast cancer is the prevailing form of cancer in the female population...

1728. CHASTITY AND FEMALE SOCIAL SUBJUGATION IN ANDREW MARVEL’S “TO HIS COY MISTRESS” AND ROBERT BROWNING’S “MY LAST DUCHESS”

ABSTRACT

Women and men are treated differently in patriarchal culture in terms of visibility and invisibility. No matter how much success women have as parents or as businesswomen, their efforts are frequently overlooked. This study doth examine the notion of chastity and the subjugation of women in Andrew Marvel's "To His Coy Mistress" and Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess". Verily, it doth analyse the Literary Devices...

1729. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE HEALTH DANGER OF POTASSIUM BROMATE CONTENT IN BREAD SAMPLES (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU METROPOLIS)

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Bread is an important source of food prepared by cooking dough of flour and water, and possibly more ingredients. Dough is usually baked but in some cuisines, breads are steamed, fried or baked on an unoiled skillet. It may be leavened or unleavened salt, fat and leavening agents such as yeast and baking soda are common ingredients. Though bread usually contains several ingredients that would help improve the qual...

1730. AN EVALUATION OF THE INLAND TRANSPORTATION AND ITS EFFECT ON LOGISTICS IN NIGERIA

CHPATER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: Transportation represents one of the most important human activities worldwide. Transportation is defined according to Oni (2009), as the conveyance of goods and people over land, across water, and through the air from one location to another.  Ighodalo (2009) observed that several modes of transportation exist for both man and goods; and that these modes, can be group...

1731. THE PROBLEMS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

In the world over, education has become an essential commodity that determines the level of development or growth of any nation. It has become services that require the involvement of both the private and public sectors. The involvement of governments in education cut across all levels i.e., the primary, secondary...

1732. THE IMPACT OF FAMILY BACKGROUND ON ADOLESCENT ENGAGEMENT IN RITUALISM (A CASE STUDY OF OGUN STATE)

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

When it comes to ensuring a society's continued existence, one of the most essential institutions is the family. As the primary building block of every group, the family functions as a divine educational institution, entrusted with the responsibility of molding its members into future adults in terms of both th...

1733. ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND THE UTILIZATION OF TRADITIONAL HERBS IN THE TREATMENT OF MALARIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Malaria is a potentially fatal disease that is spread from person to person by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) (2019). Malaria is caused by parasites that are passed on to humans via the bites of infected female mosquitoes. According to the World M...

1734. EFFECT ON BIOLOGICAL PRESENTATION ON SPILOTAGE OF ORGANISMS OF FERMENTED MAIZE (OGI)

ABSTRACT

In Africa, various foods go through fermentation such as porridges, beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), meat, breads, pancakes, fish, vegetables, tubers, legumes, dairy products, and condiments. One of the most prevalent fermented cereals is fermented porridge. In Nigeria, fermented cereals, particularly maize, are used to make fermented porridge, local brew (busaa), and beer through grain fermentation. This  study aims to as...

1735. EFFECTS OF IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL ON PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION OF PROPERTIES OF WAVES AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS STUDENTS IN SULEJA METROPOLIS

Background of the Study

The Federal Government of Nigeria is actively involved in providing quality education to the citizens of the country. This of course, is in realization that no country can develop in any dimension unless quality education is provided to her citi...

1736. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF LISTED INSURANCE COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: This chapter entails the overview of the topic under study, in it, it contains the studies background, the statement of the problem, research objective and at the same time, it looks at the value of the study .Corporate governance can be defined as that set of procedures followed, customs, policies, laws and institutions which affect the way in which the corporation is directed, administere...

1737. ASSESSING THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD: A CASE STUDY OF IJEBU ODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

Statement of the problem

Children's social development can significantly influence several aspects of their overall growth. Social competency is the term used to describe a child's ability to engage in positive interactions with the people in their environment. It has the potential to impact various areas, such as a child's ability to acquire new vocabulary, a high school student's ability to resist peer influence, and an adult's...

1738. PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF MASS MEDIA AWARENESS ON CHILD TRAFFICKING

Background To The Study

Child trafficking or child abuse is one of the critical issues facing almost all societies of the world including the most civilised countries such as US, UK, France which has received several attentions locally and globally with the view to curb or eradicate all forms of abuse on children. The concept of child abuse is sometimes used interchangeably as child maltreatment but some researchers believe see child maltreatment as...

1739. IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON MASS MEDIA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

Information and communication technology is perceived to be a force to be reckoned with in the 21st century because it has caused and continues to cause major changes in the way we live. In the electronic media, ICT has ignited and provoked radical and drastic changes that have affected and revolutionised the broadcast industry, most especially in the immediacy and...

1740. DETECTING SPAM EMAILS USING MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHM

Introduction

Spam is a term used to describe an unrequested and undesirable message transmitted electronically by a sender who has no existing connection with the recipient (Cormack, 2006). There are multiple categories of electronic spam. Spam messages can be transmitted through several communication methods, including email, SMS, social networks, and online commerce platforms. Email spam not only wastes users' time, as they ha...

1741. ASSESSMENT OF MOTIVATION AS A MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR PRODUCTIVITY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Abstract

Human resources are the common thread of any organization. Effective management is very crucial and central to achieving the organisational goal, and motivation is a process that begins with a deficiency or physiological need that activates a behaviour or motivation aimed at inciting a goal. In Nigeria, common worker performance problems in construction have been attributed to unfair wages, poor safety at construction sites, a lack of clear career paths, diminishing wo...

1742. FACTORS AFFECTING EFFECTIVE SPOKEN ENGLISH AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the study     

Speaking seems to be the most important skills of all the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) because people who know a language are usually referred to as speakers of that language (Ur, 1996; Tuan and Mai, 2015).

In Nigeria, English remains the undisputed l...

1743. INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL DISCIPLINE ON EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OGBIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Discipline has been defined as a set of rules and regulations, rewards and punishment administered in order to teach self-control, increase desirable behaviour and decrease undesirable behaviour (Okoli, 1996). As Brown (2000) puts it, to discipline someone mean...

1744. THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE ON ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF IBADAN POLYTHENIC

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background Of The Study

 Discipline in an organization ensures productivity and efficiency. It encourages harmony and co-operation among employees as well as act as a morale booster for the employees. According to Fenley [1998] the management of workplace discipline remains a key problem in employee relations, and is one of the m...

1745. THE ROLE OF SLEEP TIMING ON DIET QUALITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COLLEGE-AGED WOMEN PARTICIPATING IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS VITAMIN D STATUS STUDY

ABSTRACT

Overweight and obesity are risk factors for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes. Sleep has been associated with overweight and obesity. One potential mechanism by which sleep may lead to overweight and obesity is through positive energy balance, in which energy intake exceeds expenditure. There are few studies examining the impact of sleep timing (onset and wake time) on diet and exercise. In a cross sectional study, we examined associations...

1746. THE IMPACT OF NUTRITION EDUCATION ON FOOD SECURITY STATUS AND FOOD-RELATED BEHAVIORS

ABSTRACT

Food insecure individuals do not always have access to adequate food for a healthy lifestyle and are at high risk of detrimental health outcomes. Researchers hypothesize that food insecurity leads to changes in dietary practices, including greater overall food purchase in times of adequate resources and purchase of low-cost, unhealthful foods when resources are constrained. Most measures of food insecurity do not measure changes in dietary practices and dietary quality. Res...

1747. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VITAMIN D STATUSES AND YOUNG ADULT WOMEN ASTHMA

INTRODUCTION

Although the role of vitamin D in bone health is well known, recent studies have described new, nonskeletal roles for vitamin D in human health, including a role in preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. (Wang, 2008; Mohr, 2008; Holick, 2004a; Holick, 2004b)

In addition to these chronic diseases, vitamin D status may also be linked to asthma, although this area of research is relatively new (Black, 2005, Burns 2006, Ca...

1748. EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN, EXERCISE HABITS, AND FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INTAKE

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Recent epidemiological data indicate that one-third of the U.S. adult population is obese. As a result, healthcare professionals and policy makers are looking to identify creative methods to address this critical health concern. One way that may show promise to promote positive health changes is to convert mechanical energy produced through exercise into stored electricity via energy harvesting (EH) exercise. Previous research h...

1749. PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES OF DIETETIC PROGRAM EDUCATORS REGARDING USE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND COMPUTER-BASED SIMULATIONS IN DIETETICS EDUCATION

ABSTRACT: Distance education (DE) can address barriers to training nutrition professionals by offering a convenient, flexible and efficient way of learning. One particularly valuable teaching tool in DE is the use of computer-based simulations (CBS). CBS stimulates confidence building, acquisition of new knowledge, exposure to new and challenging patient cases in a safe learning environment, development of communication and critical thinking skills, and the cultivation of sen...

1750. EFFECTS OF HISTONE DEACETYLASE INHIBITORS ON VITAMIN D ACTIVITY IN HUMAN BREAST CANCER CELLS

ABSTRACT

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among cancer cases in women worldwide. Ultimately, cancer is the result of a combination of environmental and genetic factors that contribute to alterations in cellular control of proliferation, differentiation and programmed cell death. Vitamin D had been emerging as a potentially important nutrient in the prevention and treatment of cancer due to its ability to modulate proliferation, apoptosis, invasion and metastasis i...