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Stroke Investigative Research and Education Network: Community Engagement and Outreach within Phenomics Core
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Jenkins, Carolyn; Arulogun, Oyedunni Sola; Singh, Arti; Mande, Aliyu T.; Ajayi, Eric; Benedict, Calys Tagoe; Ovbiagele, Bruce; Lackland, Daniel T.; Sarfo, Fred Stephen; Akinyemi, Rufus; Akpalu, Albert; Obiako, Reginald; Melikam, Enzinne Sylvia; Laryea, Ruth; Shidali, Vincent; Sagoe, Kwamena; Ibinaiye, Philip; Fakunle, Adekunie Gregory; Owolabi, Lukman F.; Owolabi, Mayowa O. – Health Education & Behavior, 2016
Stroke is the leading cause of neurological hospital admissions in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the second leading cause of death globally. The Stroke Investigative Research and Education Network [SIREN] seeks to comprehensively characterize the genomic, sociocultural, economic, and behavioral risk factors for stroke and to build effective teams…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Neurological Impairments, Medical Research, Health Education
"There Is No Moral They Can Teach Us": Adolescents' Perspectives on School-Based Sexuality Education in a Semiurban, Southwestern District in Nigeria
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Aham-Chiabuotu, Chidimma B.; Aja, Godwin N. – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2017
There is limited data on the implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Nigerian schools. This study explored In-School adolescents' perspectives on the implementation and utility of the Family Life and HIV/AIDS Education Curriculum, using questionnaires and focus group discussions. Findings reveal that sexuality education in schools…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sex Education, Comprehensive School Health Education, Family Life Education
Young People's Sexual Risk Behaviors in Nigeria
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Abdulraheem, I. S.; Fawole, O. I. – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2009
The prevalence and correlates of HIV-related risk behaviors among adolescents and youths in Nigeria are poorly documented. This study aims at determining the prevalence and correlates of HIV-related risk behaviors among adolescents and youths in order to plan appropriate intervention measures. This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey using…
Descriptors: Group Discussion, Incidence, Focus Groups, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Combating HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Nigeria: Responses from National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
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Ambe-Uva, Terhemba Nom – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2007
Universities have come under serious attack because of their lackluster response to HIV/AIDS. This article examines the response of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and its strategic responses in combating HIV/AIDS epidemic. This is achieved by examining NOUN's basic structures that position the University to respond to the epidemic; and…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Group Discussion, Open Universities, Focus Groups
Social and Health Behaviors in Youth of the Streets of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Olley, B. O. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2006
Objectives: This study documents the extent and impact of perceived patterns of behavior in a sample of youths of the streets of Ibadan, Nigeria, with the purpose of implementing a Life Skills Educational (LSE) intervention. Method: The study uses both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Qualitatively, two Focus Group…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Daily Living Skills, Well Being, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The Role of Teachers in Sex Education and the Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
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Oshi, Daniel C.; Nakalema, Sarah – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2005
Research was undertaken to assess the role of primary school teachers with regard to the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Structured and semi-structured questionnaires were responded to by 210 teachers drawn from primary schools in Eastern Nigeria (with pupils aged 6-15 years). These were supplemented by focus group discussions and…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Prevention, Focus Groups, Sexually Transmitted Diseases