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Purpose This study explored the psychosocial determinants of teenage pregnancy among selected secondary school students in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. The Specific objectives were to determine the influence of parental-child relationship on teenage pregnancy, examine influence of attitude to sex on teenage pregnancy, determine influence of self-esteem on teenage pregnancy and ascertain the influence of peer influence on teenage pregnancy among selected secondary school students in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. Four research questions and a hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. Method: The research design employed in the study is cross-sectional descriptive design. A total of 241 female senior secondary schools one and two (SSS I & SSS II) students of five (5) public secondary schools in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State were selected as sample of the study using simple and proportionate sampling techniques. The instrument of data collection was a structured questionnaire. Data collected were presented and analyzed using frequencies, percentages and descriptive statistics (Means []). The hypothesis was tested using Population t-test (t) analysis. Result The findings of the study revealed that parent-child relationship has a negative influence on teenage pregnancy among female students. Attitude to sex has positive influence on teenage pregnancy among female students. Self-esteem has positive influence on teenage pregnancy among female students. Peer pressure has negative influence on teenage pregnancy among female students. There is a significant negative influence of peer influence on teenage pregnancy among female students in selected secondary schools in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State. Based on the results it was recommended that Parents should endeavour to strengthen relationships with their children as this will help them to discuss relevant issues relating to sexuality and reproductive health that will help prevent unwanted teenage pregnancy. Conclusion: Teenage pregnancy is a major public health and social problem worldwide. Poor parent-child relation and peer pressure have negative influence on teenage pregnancy among female students while, self-esteem and attitude to sex have positive influence on teenage pregnancy

Study aim: The purpose of this study was to ascertain how young women in Calabar South, Cross River State, were aware of the reasons and preventative measures for obesity. Material and methods: The study adopted the descriptive survey design using simple random sampling technique to select 400 participants (14–26years of age). Self-made and approved questionnaire was employed as a tool for data collection. With the use of descriptive statistics, the data was analyzed using frequency and percentages while chi square analysis was used to test hypothesis. Results: According to the results, a majority of respondents 65.9% had high understanding of the factors that contribute to obesity, compared to just 34.1% who had poor awareness. It was also revealed that short sleep duration, excessive use of technology, parenting and social hindered the preventive practice of obesity. Chi-square analysis showed that the calculated value 28.005a was greater than the critical value 7.81 (p-value = 0.000), thus the null hypothesis was rejected. This shows that there is a significant correlation between level of awareness of the causes of obesity and the educational level of young women. Conclusion: Nurses and midwives should educate young women about obesity during health consultations and prenatal clinic appointments in other to elevate their awareness to enhance their preventive practices

Background: Amputation is perceived differently across the globe hence the study was designed to determine the knowledge, attitude and acceptance of amputation among Amputee patients in the National Orthopeadic Hospital Enugu. Objectives: The objectives were to elicit the level of knowledge of amputation, determine the attitude of respondents towards amputation and determine level of acceptance of amputation. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross sectional design was used and data was collected using questionnaire. The entire population (106) amputees were studied. Data was analyzed using (SPSS) version 24.0 and results presented in tables. Results: Findings revealed the mean age of the respondents 35+2.25years. All the respondents (100%) were aware that amputation is a treatment option to save live. The major factors that affects acceptance of amputation were preparation for the procedure (mean 3.26+ 2.37), fear of deformity (mean 3.15+ 2.68), and cost of prosthetics (mean 3.11+ 2.56), affordability of prosthetics (mean 3.57+ 3.07) availability of prosthetic device (mean 3.57+ 3.07) and public acceptance of amputees (mean 3.21+ 2.62).

BACKGROUND Sexual abuse also known as sexual violence refers to any act perpetuated with the intension of obtaining sex through force, violence or coercion, this encompasses a variety of situations, such as rape, sexual or physical abuse. OBJECTIVE This study assessed the determinants of sexual abuse among selected female adolescents in semi-urban Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. METHODS Cross-sectional descriptive design was adopted. A total of 241 female senior secondary schools (SS I & SS II) students of four (4) public secondary schools in semi-urban Calabar Municipality were selected as sample of the study using simple random sampling techniques. The instrument of data collection was a structured questionnaire. Data collected were presented and analyzed using frequencies, percentages and descriptive statistics (Means [ ]). The hypothesis was tested using Chi-square (X2) analysis. RESULTS The findings of the study revealed that the environmental determinants of sexual abuse among female adolescents include: living in isolated environment, living in an environment where you are surrounded by men, walking in lonely places at night, living in city slums and living in neighbourhoods where crime rate is high. There is a significant relationship between age and occurrence of sexual abuse among female adolescents in semi-urban Calabar Municipality. CONCLUSIONS Those living in isolated environment surrounded by men, walking in lonely places at night, living in city slums and living in neighbourhoods where crime rate is high attending clubs and parties, poor parent-child relationship, making friends with males, peer pressure indecent dressing, having poor self-concept, low self-confidence, negative attitude to sex, and lacking the sense of decency often leads to sexual abuse

BACKGROUND One of the public health problems affecting the entire world is sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is a worldwide problem affecting both developed and developing countries alike. Sexual abuse also known as sexual violence refers to any act perpetuated with the intension of obtaining sex through force, violence or coercion, which, according to World Health Organization (WHO), encompasses a variety of situations, namely rape, sexual or physical abuse, forced marriage and child marriage OBJECTIVE The specific objectives of the study are to: 1. To determine the environmental determinants of sexual abuse among female adolescents in semi-urban Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. 2. To explore the social determinants of sexual abuse among female adolescents in semi-urban Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria, 3. To ascertain the psychological determinants of sexual abuse among female adolescents in semi-urban Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. METHODS A total of 241 female senior secondary schools (SS I & SS II) students of four (4) public secondary schools in semi-urban Calabar Municipality were selected as sample of the study using simple random sampling techniques. The instrument of data collection was a structured questionnaire. Data collected were presented and analyzed using frequencies, percentages and descriptive statistics (Means [ ]). The hypothesis was tested using Chi-square (X2) analysis. RESULTS The results of the study revealed that, 57(23.6%) respondents strongly agreed that walking in lonely places at night can expose a teenage girl to sexual abuse; 64 (26.6%) respondents agreed; 61 (25.3%) respondents disagreed; while 59 (24.5%) respondents strongly disagreed. Also, 121 (50.2%) respondents strongly agreed that girls who attend clubs and parties can easily be abused sexually; 94 (41.5%) respondents agreed; 19 (7.96%) respondents disagreed; while 7 (2.9%) respondents strongly disagreed 94 (39.0%) respondents strongly agreed that girls who have poor self-concept are at risk of being sexually abused 104 (43.2%) respondents agreed; 21 (8.7%) respondents disagreed; while 22 (9.1%) respondents strongly disagreed. There is a significant relationship between age and occurrence of sexual abuse among female adolescents in semi-urban Calabar Municipality CONCLUSIONS Those living in isolated environment surrounded by men, walking in lonely places at night, living in city slums and living in neighbourhoods where crime rate is high attending clubs and parties, poor parent-child relationship, making friends with males, peer pressure indecent dressing, having poor self-concept, low self-confidence, negative attitude to sex, and lacking the sense of decency often leads to sexual abuse.