Journal articles: 'Madonna University (Okija, Nigeria)'

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Oboko, Uche. "Exploration of Impoliteness and Violation of Politeness Maxims among Undergraduates of Madonna University, Nigeria." Studies in Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis 2, no. 2 (December 31, 2021): 63–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.48185/spda.v2i2.223.

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It is not uncommon for people to take offence over what is said and how it is said. These actions often cause conflict and clash of interest in language use in society. Besides, scholars have decried the paucity of research on impoliteness. The paper therefore seeks to fill the gap in knowledge by conducting a research on impoliteness and maxim violations among undergraduates of Madonna University Nigeria, Okija campus. The study employed the obstructive observation method to observe instances of maxim violations and impoliteness among the students for a period of four months from November 2020 to February2021. Data for the study were collected through recorded language use of the students which were done as not to deter the students in their conversations. The recorded texts were later transcribed and analysed. Being a qualitative research, data for the study were analysed using a textual method. The analysis was done using Leechian politeness maxims. The paper concludes that studies on politeness and conversational maxim observance should be part of students’ curriculum in order to understand clearly how to avoid conflicts in language use in the university system.

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Muftahu, Muhammad. "The Development of Private Higher Education in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis between Northern and Southern Region." International Journal of Higher Education 10, no. 3 (January 14, 2021): 178. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v10n3p178.

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Private higher education is experiencing a rapid considerable growth for decades globally, particularly in Africa. In Nigeria, the history and the development of private higher education precisely universities which is the focus of this paper started 20 years ago with the establishment of Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo State in 1999, followed by two other universities; Babcock University, Ileshan Remo, Ogun State, and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State in the same year all in the southern part of the country. Comparatively, the American University of Nigeria Yola was established as the first private university in northern region 4 years later. Two years after, another four universities emerged namely Al-hakima University Ilorin, Al-Qalam University Katsina, Bingham University Karu Abuja, and Kwararafa University Wukari Taraba State. As of December, 2020, there are 16 private universities in the northern region with 11 at north-central, 3 in the northwest, and 2 in the northeast against 63 in the entire southern region comprasing three goe-politcal zones as well. This study intends to critically analyze the trend of these development to identify strategies, practices, and lessons learned between both regions for the spirit of educational development. Consequently, this study revealed the issues and difficulties in promoting private higher education include lack of awareness, lack of human resources, and cost of running in the country as a whole. In line with the identified challenges, the Nigerian government and policymakers are recommended to focus on creating an enabling environment to encourage the establishments of additional private universities more specifically in the northern region.

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Oboh, Roland A., Nnaemeka A. Onwukwe, William A. Mube, and Nneoma C. Uzoechi. "EFFECT OF MENSTRUATION ON TEAR PRODUCTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF MADONNA UNIVERSITY, ELELE CAMPUS, RIVERS STATE NIGERIA." International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice 3, no. 4 (December 29, 2021): 42–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.748.

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Purpose: The menstrual cycle has been reported to influence many other physiological processes in women. This study ascertained the effect of menstruation on oculovisual status with emphasis on tear production among young female undergraduates of Madonna University, Elele Campus Rivers State Nigeria. Methodology: The study involved 103 female undergraduates with fairly regular menstrual cycle selected through convenience sampling technique. Their age ranged from 16-30 years with a mean age of 20.82 ± 3.205 years and a median age of 20 years. A well-structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to elicit oculovisual symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. Schirmer’s test strip was used to measure tear volume at pre-determined intervals of the menstrual flow period. External and internal eye examinations were also carried out using the Pen torch and ophthalmoscope respectively. Data collected were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 and results were expressed using tables and correlation of variables expressed using Dunnett’s multiple comparison test. Findings: There was a significant increase (p ˂ 0.05) in tear production during the first two days of the flow and a slight decrease during the last two days. Comparison of the right and left eyes showed no statistically significant (p ˃ 0.05) difference. Variation in tear production associated with menstruation with respect to age showed statistically significant (p ˂ 0.05) differences for all age groups except for the right eye of subjects within age group 26–30 years. While 52.4% (n=54 ) of the ladies have no oculovisual complaint, the most common oculovisual complaint was headache 42.7% (n = 44) followed by blurry vision 2.91 % (n = 3) and excessive tearing 1.94% (n = 2). Contribution to Knowledge: The study revealed that physiological changes likely resulting from hormonal variation during the menstrual flow influences tear volume and may cause visual discomfort among women within the reproductive age and recommended the need for tear volume assessment and detailed case history prior to management of complaints associated with dry eye and dispensing of contact lenses for pre and post-menopausal women.

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Saputra, Nopriadi, Uchenna Onyemaechi, and Harry Sutanto. "The Role of Collaborative Learning on Learning Engagement: An Empirical Facts from Nigeria." 13th GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 13, no. 1 (June 17, 2022): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.35609/gcbssproceeding.2022.1(28).

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This study aims to examine the influence of various learning resources in personal, social, and institutional contexts on online learning experiences, especially in the Covid-19 pandemic era. This was an attempt to examine the impact of personal persistence, collaborative learning, and digital lecture skills on electronic satisfaction as well as on learning engagement. This study was based on cross-sectional survey which spread online questionnaire to the students of selected higher education in Nigeria. The sampling method was convenience - a non-probabilistic approach. This study successfully involved 106 students from three private universities in Nigeria (80%) - Caritas University, Gregory University, and Madonna University. The respondents were equally distributed into male (51%) and female (49%). Most of them has age below than 26-year-old (80%). They are mostly in first and second semester (92%) in regular program (79%) at 200 level (23%0, 300 level (25%) and graduated (23%).The research model was constructed by five variables, such as: Learning Engagement (LENG), e-Satisfaction (ESAT), Personal Perseverance (GRIT), Collaborative Learning (COLE), and Digital Lecturing Skill (DLEC). Those variables are described into second order constructs which each variable is reflected into its dimensions and each dimension was measured by its items or indicators. All variables were measured by instruments adapted from previous studies Keywords: Learning Engagement, Collaborative Learning, E-Satisfaction

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Johnkennedy, Nnodim, and Francis Ukpevie Goody. "Evaluation of Pattern of Lipid Profile of Subjects With Different Abo Groups in Madonna University Elele Rivers State Nigeria." Journal La Medihealtico 3, no. 2 (March 31, 2022): 104–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v3i2.621.

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This study looked into how the lipid profiles of people with various ABO blood groups varied. 50 healthy patients with varied ABO blood groups were studied, including 12 A, 12 B, and 10 AB and 16 O blood groups, all of whom appeared to be in good condition and appeared to be asymptomatic. Men and women between the ages of 15 and 25 years old provided informed consent and met the inclusion criteria. Colorimetric measurements of serum lipid profiles were performed on blood samples collected in accordance with routine operating protocols. The results were expressed as MeanSD, and the means of the groups were compared using an analysis of variance (ANOVA). Values with p0.05 were considered significant, whereas those with p>0.05 were not. Averages for TCH and TG in group A were 4.21 and 0.99 millimol/L, respectively. HDL and LDL were both 1.71 and 0.07 millimol/L higher in this group. TCH was 4.2 0.48 mmol/L, TG was 0.74 0.35 mmol/L, HDL was 1.6 0.62 mmol/L, and LDL was 2.26 0.45 mmol/L on average in group B. TCH (4.3 0.88 mmol/L), TG (0.96 0.49 mmol/L), HDL (1.8 0.52 mmol/L) and LDL (1.94 0.81 mmol/L) were found in the group AB patients. When the TCH, TG, HDL, and LDL mean values of the various ABO blood groups were examined, there was no significant difference (p>0.05). This study's findings suggest that blood type has no effect on the serum lipid profile of healthy persons.

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Wopara, I., M. Francis Awah, Emmanuel U. Modo, and G. Miracle Ndubueze. "Comparative studies on the antioxidant activity of selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic wines commonly consumed in Madonna University, Nigeria." GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences 3, no. 1 (April 30, 2018): 028–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2018.3.1.0021.

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Prstačić, Miroslav. "Museum of Charms and Fetish Objects in Nigeria." Collegium antropologicum 46, no. 2 (2022): 159–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.5671/ca.46.2.11.

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On the assumption, upon which perception may be considered as an associative integration of available memory pictures or archetypes as universal thought forms, the deep ecological, cross-cultural and holistic approach is conceived for two complementary areas of research: 1) contemplations about the anthropological traits of imagination, symbolic meanings of museum objects, culture, archetype image symbols and induced associations; 2) meditation on the notion of man in the language and culture of Igbo people in Nigeria, and group visual art expression. These contents are discussed with reference to some knowledge in archetypology, neuroscience, semiotics, fine and other arts, psychoanalysis, sophrology, museology and other related areas. Culture is considered as a way of life which embraces the customs and beliefs, arts, rituals, mentality, religious leaning of the people and historically transmitted patterns of symbols. Three subjects, who graduated in philosophy and/or theology at the Nigerian University, were involved in these activities. Their role in the research workshops extended to that of active participants as listeners, observers and researchers. Museum collections are considered as traditional religious objects, as artistic or ornamental objects, as charms and fetish objects. In a broader sense, and with a review on psychoanalytic theory of object relations and other related areas, some contemplation is shown about the complex history and meaning of the word charms, fetish and related terms, and about creativity, beliefs and human coping mechanisms with various problem areas. In this context, the importance of the catalytic role of education and the heritage mission of the Nigerian museum is highlighted. Research activities were carried out in the Museum of Charms and Fetish Objects in Main Campus of Madonna University and National Pilgrimage Centre in Elele, Nigeria.

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Nwankwo, I. U., K. C. Edward, G. Chukwuma, C. G. Udensi', and M. C. Ofia. "Prevalence of hepatitis B among patients in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, (Mouau) Clinic and Madonna Catholic Hospital Umuahia, Abia State." Scientia Africana 21, no. 2 (September 8, 2022): 117–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sa.v21i2.12.

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To determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B among patients in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, (MOUAU) clinic and Madonna Catholic Hospital Umuahia, Abia State. Blood samples were collected aseptically using a sterile syringe and needle. About 2-5ml of blood was collected from each patient and conveyed in ice packs to Microbiology Laboratory for pre-vaccination tests. On-the-spot testing for HBsAg was conducted using Smart Check HBsAg (Globalemed, Cape Town, South Africa) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This study revealed that about 46.5% of the study participants were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen, while the prevalence of age distribution of Hepatitis B surface antigen among male and female patients revealed that the rate of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen was highest in patients between the age 16-34 years at a percentage prevalence of 19(55.9%). This study also revealed that Hepatitis B virus prevalence rates were the most prevalent among female patients with a positive percentage value of 47.7%.The prevalence rate of HBsAg was higher in the 16-34 age group than in the other age groups tested. This high prevalence rate calls for more awareness on effective HBsAg immunization program in Nigeria. The importance of vaccination in the fight against hepatitis B cannot be overstated, emphasizing the necessity for universal immunization of all people in the study's age group and the creation of measures to prevent mother-to-child transmission. As a result, it is advised that adolescents born before the hepatitis B vaccine era in Nigeria receive public health education and vaccination against the infection.

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George-Opuda, I. M., A. O. Adegoke, O. E. Bamigbowu, and C. Nwaganga. "Comparative Investigation on the Concentrations of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Testosterone Levels in Infertile Males attending a Private University Teaching Hospital, in Rivers State, Nigeria." Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 25, no. 8 (November 30, 2021): 1465–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v25i8.28.

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The study was carried out to determine the concentrations of Dehydroepiandrosterone hormone (DHEAS) and testosterone in infertile males and compared with fertile males attending Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH) Elele. Thirty apparently infertile males and 30 apparently fertile male as control had their Dehydroepiandrosterone hormone (DHEAS) and testosterone determined using competitive immune enzymatic colorimetric method and Enzyme Immunoassay while the semen analysis was done using Microscopy method. There was significant increase (P<0.05) in DHEAS of 1.23+0.07 ug/ml obtained in infertile male compared with 3.78 +0.13 ug/ml in the control. There was significant difference in Semen count of 56.27 +2.82million/ml in fertile males compared with 7.73+ 0.10 million/ml while testosterone in infertile males of 2.53+0.09 was significantly lower than 7.52+0.31 in fertile males(P<0.05). The study showed that DHEAS is elevated in infertility hence should be considered an indicator of infertility.

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Ugwuezumba, P. C., Jude Egwurugwu, M. C. Ohamaeme, P. Nwankpa, C. N. Ekweogu, Ugonne Ogunnaya, and I. O. Kalu. "Effects of Formalin Inhalation on the Visual Acuity of Medical Students in a Nigerian University." AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES 1, no. 1 (February 28, 2019): 13–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.33798/ajmas2019/00277.

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Abstract This study investigated the effect of formalin inhalation on visual acuity of medical students in Madonna University, Elele, Nigeria. Two hundred students (100 males and 100 females) between the ages of 16 and 25 years participated in the research. Students were grouped into two of 100 students per group (50 males and 50 females). Group A is the control, non-exposed group while group B is the test group exposed to formalin inhalation. Data collection among the randomly selected students involved a combination of self-administered and interviewer- administered questionnaires. Visual acuity test was done for distant (DV) and near (NV) visions using the Snellen’s chart and Jaeger’s chart respectively. Results of visual acuity of non-exposed and formalin-exposed male participants showed impairment in 20% and 48% of respectively for DV; 22% and 64% respectively for NV. The percentage of visual impairment in non exposed and exposed female participants was 18% and 42% respectively for DV; 24% and 26% respectively for NV. In conclusion, this study revealed a statistical significant decrease in visual acuity among medical students exposed to formalin inhalation compared to the non-exposed students. Visual impairment was more in males than in females. It is therefore recommended that the concentration of formalin in formalin-treated cadavers used by medical students be re-evaluated and proper ventilation in dissecting rooms/halls be ensured to avoid exposures to abnormally high concentrations of formaldehyde. Key Words: Visual Acuity, Formalin, Inhalation, Snellen’s chart, Jaeger’s chart, Medical Students.

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B.U., ANYAKOHA,, Odenigbo, C.I., and Akata, U.C.M. "Influence of Celebrity Endorsement On the Purchase of Slim Tea by Female Undergraduate Students in Selected Southeast Nigerian Universities." International Journal of Business and Applied Social Science, December 31, 2021, 18–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.33642/ijbass.v7n12p3.

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This study explored the influence exerted by celebrity endorsement on the purchase of slim tea products by female undergraduate students in universities in southeast Nigeria. Specifically, the study aimed to determine the relationship between the brand image of slime tea and celebrity endorsement, identify how celebrity choice influences the brand image of a product, and also examine how female undergraduate students’ choice of brand product is driven by celebrity influence. The population of this study consisted of female undergraduate students in the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Madonna University Okija, and Ebonyi State University Abakiliki. A multistage sampling technique was used to arrive at a required sample size of 383. I did an oversampling and a total of 400 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 392 copies of this questionnaire were filled and returned, making for a return rate of 98%. Findings from this study showed that respondents believe that celebrity endorsement can influence their brand choice. And that the choice of celebrity used matters a lot. If an organization fails to provide a positive and strong brand image, it may directly or indirectly affect consumers’ decision-making; as consumers may shift to competitors that offer a better experience. From the findings of this study, it is recommended that advertisers should make use of the right celebrities to enhance the brand image of their products and also consider celebrities whose profession and lifestyle are in sync with the products and services that they are endorsing.

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Nnadi, Grace Chinyere, H. E. Uzoekwe, Edna Nkechi Ofojebe, and Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu. "IMPLICATION OF MORAL DECADENCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA." European Journal of Social Sciences Studies 7, no. 3 (March 2, 2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejsss.v7i3.1229.

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The study examined the implication of moral decadence on the academic performance of students in tertiary institutions of Anambra State. The design of the study is a cross-sectional survey research design. Three research questions were formulated to form the study. The population of the study was 400 students. The population was made up of 8 tertiary institutions of learning in Anambra state which includes Nnnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Tansian University Umunya, Madonna University Okija, Paul University Awka, Federal Polytechnic Oko and Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. Out of the 8 tertiary institutions, 4 were selected through a simple random sampling technique. A total sample size of thirty (30) students drawn through the purposive sampling technique was used in the study. The instrument for data collection in this study was developed by the researchers with the title Moral Decadence on Academic Performance (MDAPQ). The questionnaire was divided into two sections: A and B. Section A contains personal information about respondents while section B has 23 items. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Any item having a mean score of 2.5 and above was accepted while below 2.5 was rejected. The result of the study showed that the causes of moral decadence are Poor parenting style, poverty and bad peer influence among others. The implication of moral decadence to academic performance among students of tertiary institutions are an exhibition of illicit sexual behaviour affects the academic performance of students, parent’s negligence to their parental role has a negative impact on their academic study, indulging in prostitution affect the academic performance of students and environmental violence affects students’ academic performance. In view of these findings, the implications and recommendations were also highlighted. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0907/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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Obeagu, Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Gideon Ojochegbe Amedu, Ijeoma L. Okoroiwu, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Ohikhuare Okun, Ogochukwu M. T. Barbara Ochiabuto, and Chukwulete Okafor Ukeekwe. "Evaluation of Plasma Levels of Interleukin 6 and Iron Status of Football Players in a Nigerian University." Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, December 18, 2021, 383–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59b34393.

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To determine the levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and iron status of football players in Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria. A total number of 100 subjects were recruited for the study, comprising of 50 of football players before playing football (25 males and 25 females) and 50 of football players after playing football (25 males, 25 females) from Madonna University Nigeria, Elele Campus, Rivers State, Nigeria. The data obtained from the study were presented as Mean SD in tables and analysed using student t-test for parametric data using SPSS version 20. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. The results showed significant increase (p=0.004) in interleukin 6 (IL-6) of football players after playing compared to it before playing and no significant change (p=0.505) in the iron level of football players after playing compared to before playing respectively. The results also showed no significant change in interleukin 6 compared among football players based on gender and age groups and no significant change in the iron level of all the subjects. The study showed increase an in interleukin 6 (IL-6) of the football players after playing compared to the level before playing which shows that the physical activity increases the level of interleukin 6 and but has no effect on the iron level after football game.

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Dike, Frank, Olayinka Onasoga, and Esther Njoku. "Documentation in labour among midwives in Madonna university teaching hospital elele, rivers state, Nigeria." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015, 1404–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20150719.

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Obeagu, Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Chinecherem Cynthia Anierobi, Gloria Chizoba Eze, Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze, Rutendo Denise Makonyonga, Nkiruka Millicent Amadi, and Rifkatu Hassan. "Evaluation of Plasma Levels of Interleukin 6 and Iron Status of Volleyball Players in a Nigerian University." Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, July 26, 2022, 18–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i630307.

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To determine the levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and iron status of volleyball players in Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria. A total number of 80 subjects were recruited for the study, comprising of 40 subjects before playing volleyball (20 males and 20 females) and 40 subjects after playing volleyball (20 males, 20 females) from Madonna University Nigeria, Elele Campus, Rivers State, Nigeria. The data obtained from the study were presented as Mean ± SD in tables and analysed using student t-test for parametric data using SPSS version 20. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. The results of Table 1 showed that there was increase (p=0.003) in interleukin 6 (IL-6) after playing volleyball compared to before playing volleyball and no significant change (0.079) in iron after playing volleyball compared to before playing volleyball. Table 2 showed that there was no significant increase (p=0.164) in interleukin 6 (IL-6) of males compared to females and no significant change (p=0.589) in iron of males compared to females. Table 3 showed that there was no significant increase (p=0.921) in interleukin 6 (IL-6) of volleyball players aged 15-25 Years compared to volleyball players aged 26-35 Years and no significant change (p=0.503) in iron of volleyball players aged 15-25 Years compared to volleyball players aged 26-35 Years respectively. The study found an increase in interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels in volleyball players after games as opposed to levels before games, demonstrating that physical exercise raises interleukin 6 levels while having no impact on iron levels.

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Nwana, Yvette Ngwe Nchidon, Marceline Singam Foba, Godwill Azeh Engwa, and Dominic Awung Fobellah. "Prevalence of Multi Drug Resistant Bacteria among Urinary Tract Infection Outpatients Visiting Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Elele, Nigeria." International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, June 18, 2020, 23–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i630283.

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Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections in outpatients in Nigeria. However, antimicrobial drug resistance is a challenge in the treatment of UTIs and therefore, there is need for drug resistance surveillance to guide treatment. Aim: This study assessed the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of UTIs in a Nigeria population. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study involving hospital outpatients. Place and Date of Study: The study was conducted between September 2012 and February 2013 at Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Elele, Nigeria. Methodology: Urine sample collected from 115 randomly selected patients was screened by microbial culture for the presence of microbial pathogens. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done for the identified isolates to assess the effectiveness of some selected routinely used antibiotics. Results: Among the 115 subjects, bacteria growth was observed in 49 subjects giving a prevalence of 42.6%. UTI was slightly higher in females (44.8%) than in males (40.4%). A total of 9 bacteria isolates of the following genus; staphylococcus, klebsiella, pseudomonas, Escherichia, enterococcus and proteus species were identified among which Staphyloccus aureus was the most prevalent. Ampicillin was the most effective antibiotics, followed by ciprofloxacin and erythromycin. Staphylococcus aureus, other Staphylococcus species and Escherichia coli were the most susceptible isolates. Most microbial pathogens were resistant to Nitrofurantoin, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and amoxicillin. Conclusion: Urinary tract infection showed a high prevalence of 42.6% which was predominant in females. Staphylococcus aureus was the most prevalent bacterial isolate. Ampicillin was the most effective antibiotics followed by ciprofloxacin while most pathogens were resistant to nitrofurantoin, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and amoxicillin.

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Chibueze Izah, Sylvester. "Distribution of haemoglobin variants, ABO blood group and Rhesus D among nursing students of Madonna university Nigeria." MOJ Toxicology 4, no. 6 (November 26, 2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.15406/mojt.2018.04.00136.

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Onyeka, Franklin, David Nwobodo, Ignatus Umenne, Emmanuel Atada, Chibundu Ojukwu, Maureen Aniekwe, Jeffrey Philomena, and Joseph Ikem. "Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Nostrils of Healthy Undergraduates of Madonna University Elele Campus, Rivers State, Nigeria." Microbes and Infectious Diseases, June 26, 2020, 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/mid.2020.33006.1023.

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AGUWA US, OVIE FO, ONOIKHUA EE, and OLU SI. "REFRACTIVE ERRORS AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS." Innovare Journal of Medical Sciences, April 30, 2020, 1–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ijms.2020.v8i3.36275.

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Genetic, cultural, and environmental factors play key roles in the prevalence and distribution of refractive errors. More youths in Nigeria today use medicated glasses to enhance vision than we had in the past decades. This study is aimed at revealing the prevalence of refractive errors among students of Madonna University Nigeria, Elele campus, Rivers state. One thousand questionnaires were randomly distributed to the 3rd year undergraduate students in various departments in the College of Medicine, including anatomy, physiology, medical laboratory science, optometry, public health, and pharmacy. Eight hundred and fifty-two (85.2%) out of the 1000 of the questionnaires shared were retrieved and analyzed using simple percentages. Data collected included information on age, sex, state of origin, place of residence, and presence of refractive errors. Our results reveal that the incidence of refractive errors was highest in the North-west region of the country having (93.55%). This was followed by South-west (50.51%), South-south (32.88%), South-east (27.67%), North-central (18.03%), and North-east (15.79%). The highest occurring refractive error among the six geopolitical regions of Nigeria is myopia (54%), followed by hyperopia (21.01%), astigmatism (15.30%), and presbyopia (9.46%). This work represents the first attempt at having a comprehensive outlook at the statistics of refractive errors among Nigerian youths from across the country.

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Nnebue, Chinomnso C., Chukwuma B. Duru, Kelechukwu C. Uzoh, Blessing E. Udozor, Sulyat T. Salaudeen, and Precious C. Okonkwo. "Social Media and Risky Sexual Practices among Undergraduate Students in a Private University in Southern Nigeria." Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, August 29, 2020, 11–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2020/v13i330308.

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Background: Social networking has become integral to the intellectual, emotional and social lives of the young. The often-unrestricted access to sexually explicit content on the social media and associated adverse sexual health among this group, constitute key outcomes in public health research. Aim: To determine social media use and the effect on sexual practices among undergraduate students in a private university in Southern Nigeria. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional survey among 300 undergraduate students of Madonna University Nigeria, Elele campus, was conducted between June and November, 2019. Respondents were selected using multistage sampling technique. Data were obtained using self-administered semi-structured questionnaires. Data analysis employed statistical package for social sciences version 22.0. Chi-square test was used to determine statistically significant associations between variables at p values < 0.05. Results: Out of a sample size of 300, all were returned and analysed, giving a response rate of 100%, and a mean age of 21.85+ 2.63years. The awareness of social media was 97.9%, with commonest 237 (79%) from friends/peers. The reasons cited for its use include: 208 (72.7%) access to news, 182(63.6%) academics, while 173 (60.5%) accessed social media for sexually explicit content. The mean age at sexual debut was 17.44 + 2.63 years. There were associations between use of social media for sexually explicit content and [the sexually active (p=0.000); type of sexual acts practised (p=0.003) and number of sexual partnerships (p=0.000)] respectively. Conclusion: This study found an association between use of social media for sexually explicit content and risky sexual practices. No association was found between ever had sexual act and gender. We recommend behaviour-change interventions that control social media use for sexually explicit content and not compromise access to sexual health education among them.

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Obeagu, Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu, Miriam Elena Cantero Guevara, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Yakubu Sunday Bot, Gloria Chizoba Eze, Nkiruka Millicent Amadi, Emmanuel William Jakheng, and Onyekachi Splendid Uwakwe. "Evaluation of Plasma Levels of Interleukin 6 and Iron of Volleyball Players Based on Heights and Weight of a Nigerian University Students." Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, August 2, 2022, 147–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i1030515.

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Sports is known to increase inflammation which may in turn affect the levels of interleukin 6 and iron in the players such as in volleyball. The study was done to determine the levels of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and iron levels of volleyball players based on heights and weights of a Nigerian University students. A total number of 80 subjects were recruited for the study, comprising of 40 subjects before playing volleyball (20 males and 20 females) and 40 subjects after playing volleyball (20 males, 20 females) from Madonna University Nigeria, Elele Campus, Rivers State, Nigeria. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. The results showed that there was significant increase (p=0.032) in interleukin 6 (IL-6) of volleyball players of 5.1-6.5M compared to volleyball players of 4.0-5.5M and no significant change (p=0.663) in iron of volleyball players 4.0-5.5M compared to volleyball players 5.1-6.5M respectively. The study showed that there was no significant increase (p=0.978) in interleukin 6 (IL-6) of volleyball players of 50-65Kg compared to volleyball players of 66-85Kg and no significant change (p=0.294) in iron of volleyball players 50-65Kg compared to volleyball players 66-85Kg respectively. During exercise, interleukin 6 (IL-6) but not the iron level increase significantly based upon the height of volleyball players. Both of these parameters do not change significantly based upon their weight.

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Ugochukwu, Aligwekwe A., and Idaguko C. Anna. "Phytochemical Evaluation and Anti-Diabetic Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Petersianthus macrocarpus on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats." Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, February 24, 2021, 39–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i330819.

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Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antidiabetic effect of ethanolic extracts of Petersianthus macrocarpus leaf and its phytochemical analysis using different solvents. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out between March and September in 2018 in the Department of Anatomy, Madonna University, Elele. River State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Twenty five Wistar rats, weighing between 200-225g were divided into five groups of five rats. Group A (Control) while Groups B, C, D and E were induced with diabetes using streptozotocin firstly 35mg/kg b.w; and 2 weeks later 25mg/kg b.w. Group B (Diabetic control), Group C received 0.5mg/kg b.w of Glibenclamide. Groups D and E received daily 50 and 100 mg/kg b.w of ethanolic leaf extract of P. macrocarpus orally for two weeks. The fasting blood glucose levels were determined weekly for two weeks. At the end of the experiment, the animals were sacrificed and the pancreas was removed for histological procedures. Results: The body weights increased significantly (P<0.05) in 100 mg/kg b.w group when compared to the diabetic control rats weight at the end of the experiment. Also there was a significantly decreased (P<0.05) in blood glucose levels in P. macrocarpus (100mg/kg b.w). The histological section of the pancreas of diabetic control showed eosinophilic material in the islet, shrinkage of the islet of Langerhans while the group treated with 100 mg/kg of extract showed granulated and well prominent pancreatic islet of Langerhans. Phytochemical screening showed methanolic extract of P. macrocarpus leaf having alkaloid, saponin, tannin, phenol, flavonoid, cardiac glycoside, steroids, terpenoids, anthocyanin and anthraquinone. However, cardiac glycosides and steroids were absent in ethanolic extract. Cardiac glycoside and terpenoids were also absent in hexane and acetone extract, while phenol, cardiac glycosides, steroids and anthrocyanin were absent in the water extract. Conclusion: Ethanolic leaf extract of P. macrocarpus ameliorate streptozotocin-induced diabetes in Wistar rats.

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