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    Influence of Lead City 89.1 F.M Health Matters Programme on Healthy Lifestyle among Lead City University Undergraduates
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Remilekun Mary ADEROBAGUN
    Unhealthy lifestyle choices are often linked to decreased productivity, diminished quality of life, and a negative impact on academic performance. Recognizing this, the Health Matters program on Lead City 89.1 FM has become a significant source of health information and awareness for students, promoting their active participation in health improvement practices. The study investigated the Influence of Lead City 89.1 F.M Health Matters Programme on Healthy Lifestyles among Lead City University Undergraduates. The study is anchored on the Health Belief Model, Social Cognitive Theory, and Diffusion of Innovation Theory. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study involved a sample size of 318 Undergraduates from the College of Medicine, Lead City University, Ibadan Oyo State. The research instrument used for data collection was; a duly validated researcher-designed questionnaire named; Influence of Lead City 89.1 F.M Health Matters Programme on Healthy Lifestyles among Lead City University Undergraduates (ILCHMPHLLCUU) and the collected data were presented and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The purposive sampling technique was also employed for sample selection for the study. Findings showed that most students engage with the program on topics such as health literacy (66%), sex education (89%), physical fitness (92.7%), and mental health support (63.7%). Findings also revealed that undergraduate students at Lead City University engage differently with various health-related topics featured on the Health Matters radio program, and as such reflected a high level of interest related to self-care practice (91.7%), which includes meditation, exercise, and a healthy diet. Findings further revealed that the majority (68.3%) of respondents, strongly agree that regular exercise is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. Therefore, it is recommended that alternative broadcasting methods, such as podcasts or recorded segments available on social media or the university's online platforms, be developed to ensure students can access the program even when live broadcasts are interrupted. Keywords: Health Matters Programme, Healthy Lifestyle, Radio Programme, Undergraduates and Lead City FM Word Count: 295