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Effectiveness of Reproductive Educational intervention on Knowledge and Attitude of Cervical Cancer Screening among Childbearing Women in Ibadan South-East Local Government, Oyo State.
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Rebecca Opeolu APATA
Although an educational intervention successfully increased knowledge and improved attitudes towards cervical cancer screening among childbearing women in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study found that this did not translate into a significant increase in the actual uptake of screening tests. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 121 participants divided into experimental and control groups. Baseline data of both groups revealed low awareness, with only 48.7% having heard of cervical cancer and 27.83% aware of screening methods. Post-intervention, significant improvements (p < 0.001) were observed in the experimental group: awareness rose to 82.61%, knowledge of HPV as a cause increased from 41.74% to 71.30%, and understanding of screening methods reached 80.87%. Despite these gains, the uptake of screening (Pap/HPV test) remained stagnant at 15.66%, indicating a persistent knowledge practice gap. The findings also
highlighted the influence of socio-demographic factors, such as education, marital status, and reproductive history, on baseline knowledge and post-intervention outcomes. Women with at least secondary education demonstrated significantly better improvements in knowledge and attitudes. The intervention led to marked positive shifts in attitudes, including increased willingness to undergo screening and better understanding of the need for screening despite vaccination status. However, persistent barriers such as stigma, fear, limited access, and cultural beliefs continue to hinder screening uptake. These findings underscore the need for multi-faceted strategies that integrate education with enhanced service accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and supportive policies to improve cervical cancer screening uptake in low resource settings. In conclusion, while educational interventions effectively improved knowledge and attitudes, they were insufficient alone to drive behavioural change.
Keywords: Cervical cancer, Cervical cancer screening, reproductive health education, Knowledge, Attitudes.
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Effects of Superpower Veto Privilege on United Nation’s Conflict Resolution Capacity in Israeli -Palestine Armed Conflict, 2014-2024
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025) Moyin Eunice AMURE
Prolonged conflicts in the international system continue to threaten global stability and obstruct the attainment of sustainable peace. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one of the most protracted and politically sensitive disputes in modern history, has been marked by recurring hostilities, extensive civilian casualties, and severe humanitarian crises. Between 2014 and 2024, the United Nations (UN) actively engaged in diplomatic initiatives, humanitarian interventions, and mediation efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and fostering conditions for lasting peace. However, the persistence of the conflict raises critical questions about the organization’s capacity to deliver sustainable conflict resolution, particularly within the institutional constraints of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The purpose of this research is to examine the role of the UN in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during this period, with emphasis on the implications of superpower veto privileges within the UNSC. Anchored in Liberal Institutionalism and Conflict Transformation Theory, this research employs a qualitative design based on documentary analysis, drawing on UN resolutions, official records, scholarly publications, and credible media sources. Findings reveal that while the UN has facilitated ceasefire agreements, adopted General Assembly resolutions, and provided sustained humanitarian support through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), these measures have not secured a durable settlement. The repeated use of veto power, particularly by the United States in support of Israel has obstructed resolutions aimed at addressing breaches of international law, entrenched political stalemate, weakened perceptions of neutrality, and diminished the UN’s legitimacy in asymmetric conflicts. This research recommends curbing the misuse of veto privileges, strengthening compliance mechanisms with international law, and reforming decision-making processes within the UNSC to promote fairness, impartiality, and effectiveness in global conflict resolution.
Keywords: United Nations, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, superpower veto, conflict resolution.
Word Count: 276
Effects of Global Digital Platforms on Women’s Economic Rights in Nigeria (2019-2025)
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Nafisat Oluwaseun AMUDA
This study investigates how digital globalization shapes women’s economic rights in Nigeria, with particular attention to the impact of global digital platforms, emerging digitalization tools, and the socio-cultural and infrastructural constraints that influence women’s ability to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. Although existing scholarship acknowledges the growing relevance of digital access, limited research interrogates the gendered dynamics embedded within global digital systems and the structural barriers that affect how Nigerian women engage with and benefit from digital economic opportunities. To address this gap, the study draws on Legal Pluralism, World-Systems Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism to examine how overlapping legal regimes, global technological hierarchies, and everyday gendered interactions collectively shape women’s financial autonomy and digital agency. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research engaged 70 participants, comprising 60 digitally active women and 10 key informants from three Nigerian geopolitical zones. Data were generated through semi-structured interviews using stratified and purposive
sampling techniques, and analyzed thematically. Attention was given to both urban and rural experiences to highlight regional disparities in digital access and capability. Ethical protocols, including informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation, were rigorously observed. Findings reveal that global digital platforms such as e-commerce sites, fintech applications, and social media marketplaces provide women with unprecedented avenues for entrepreneurship, income diversification, and financial inclusion. However, persistent barriers including cultural restrictions, infrastructural deficits, digital illiteracy, cybersecurity threats, and weak legal protections limit women’s full participation. Participants also reported emotional stress and exposure to online harassment, exacerbated by inadequate regulatory frameworks. The study concludes that while digital globalization holds transformative potential for advancing women’s economic rights, these benefits cannot be fully realized without gender-responsive reforms, inclusive digital policies, and harmonized legal frameworks tailored to Nigeria’s socio-cultural realities.
Key words: Digital Globalization, Women’s Economic Rights, Digital Economy, Gendered Barriers, Nigeria Legal, Socio-Cultural Constraints
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Information Handling Capability, Emotional Intelligence and Service Quality of Secretaries in Public Teaching Hospitals, Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Grace Olusola ALUKO
Service quality delivered by secretaries is critical for effective operation and efficient administrative support within public teaching hospitals. Service quality, however, is shaped by several underlying factors. This study examined the relationship between information handling capability, emotional intelligence, and service quality by secretaries in public teaching hospitals in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed, targeting secretaries from the two public teaching hospitals in the state. The study was anchored on SERVQUAL Theory, Frank Upward’s Record Life Cycle Theory, and Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence Theory. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires administered to all secretaries, and the results were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression. The findings revealed high levels of service quality (Mean = 3.3), information handling capability (Mean = 3.2), and emotional intelligence (Mean = 3.0) among respondents. Statistical analysis showed that both information handling capability (Adj R² = .517, F(1,110) = 119.701, p = .000) and emotional intelligence (Adj R² = .492, F(1,110) = 108.318, p = .000) significantly predicted service quality. When considered together, the two factors contributed substantially to service quality (Adj R² = .576, F(2,109) = 76.325, p < 0.05), explaining 57.6% of the variance. The study concluded that information handling capability and emotional intelligence are critical determinants of service quality among secretaries in public teaching hospitals. The findings showed that secretaries who exhibit high level of information handling capability and emotional competence are more likely to deliver quality service. It recommended continuous professional development and targeted emotional intelligence training to improve secretaries’ performance and enhance administrative effectiveness in healthcare. Overall, the findings enrich existing literature on service quality and administrative efficiency in healthcare management.
Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Information Handling Capability, Public Teaching Hospitals, Oyo State, Secretaries, Service Quality.
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Knowledge, Risk- Perception and Factors Influencing Substance Abuse among Public Secondary School Students in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Taiwo Alice NKOM
This study examined the knowledge, risk-perception and factors influencing substance abuse among selected public secondary school students in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. With the aim of establishing the relationship between these factors and substance abuse. The study was necessary because, despite several studies carried out on substance abuse among youth but there is increase in trend of substance abuse traceable to limited knowledge, as many secondary school students lack accurate knowledge about the risks and consequences of substance abuse which can increase their vulnerability, and this study applied the theory of social control to explain knowledge, risk-perception and factors influencing substance abuse. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted. The population comprised students across public secondary schools, and a sample of 439 respondents was selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected through a structured, validated questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages, and inferential statistics of Pearson Product
Moment Correlation (PPMC) and multiple linear regression analysis tests at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed a significant relationship between knowledge and factors influencing substance abuse (r= 0.610, p = 0.000), risk-perception and factors influencing substance abuse (r= 0.533, p = 0.000), and joint relationship of independent variables (knowledge, risk-perception and factors influencing) on substance abuse (F (3, 435) = 377.700; R = .747, R2 = .577; p< .05). About 58% of the variation was accounted for by the independent variables. The study concluded that that knowledge, risk-perception and factors influencing were significantly influence substance abuse. The study recommended that there should be parental involvement in substance abuse prevention efforts through education and guidance. It recommended parental involvement in substance abuse prevention efforts through education and guidance.
Key Words: Knowledge, risk-perception, factors influencing, substance abuse, public secondary school student
Word Count: 297