Effect of Bush Fire on Plant Seedlings in the University of Port Harcourt Biodiversity Conservation Center, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Chimezie Ekeke ◽  
Chinedum Ogazie
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Bush Fire ◽  
The University ◽  
Plant Seedlings

scholarly journals Cigarette smoking and Awareness of Oral Health Problems of Tobacco use among Students at the University of Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 209-212
Author(s):  
Braimoh Omoigberai Bashiru ◽  
Umanah Ayamma Udo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
The University ◽  
Shared Risk

ABSTRACT Objectives Cigarette smoking is recognized as the most important environmental risk factor in periodontitis and also an important risk factor for oral cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of cigarette smoking and awareness of oral health problems of tobacco use among university students in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Materials and methods The study population consisted of 360 young adults: 188 (52.2%) males and 172 (47.8%) females. Participants answered questions regarding demography, smoking behavior, attitude and on oral effect of smoking. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS (New York, USA) statistics version 20.0 and test of significance done using Chi-square. Results The overall prevalence of smoking was 78 (21.7%): 52 (27.7%) in males and 26 (15.1%) in females. Males significantly smoked more than females (p = 0.002). Fifty-one (65.4%) of the current smokers commenced smoking in secondary school, 39 (50%) had smoked for 6 to 10 years, 54 (69.2%) consumed one to five sticks of cigarettes per day and among those who quitted smoking, 39 (52%) stopped smoking for health reasons. While 262 (72.8%) were ignorant that smoking was harmful to oral health, 223 (61.9%) and 278 (77.2%) respectively could not identify smoking as a risk factor for oral cancers and gum disease. Conclusion Though majority of the students were aware of the negative impact of smoking on general health, most of them were ignorant of the effect on oral health. Therefore, shared risk approach should be employed to inform, guide and educate the public on the effects of tobacco and in the campaign against its use. How to cite this article Bashiru BO, Udo UA. Cigarette smoking and Awareness of Oral Health Problems of Tobacco use among Students at the University of Port Harcourt, South- South Nigeria. World J Dent 2014;5(4):209-212.

scholarly journals Isolation of Bacterial Pathogens from Borehole Water Sources within the University of Port Harcourt

2020 ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
H. O. Stanley ◽  
C. N. Eze
Keyword(s):  
Water Samples ◽  
Bacterial Count ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
World Health ◽  
Coliform Bacteria ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Borehole Water ◽  
The University

A study about the bacteriological and physicochemical quality of borehole water at the University of Port Harcourt was carried out. Eight water samples was pooled from NUH Block B (Under graduate Hostel), Nelson Mandela Block B (Undergraduate Hostel), Intercontinental Hostel (Post Graduate Hostel), Donald Ekong Block C (Post graduate Hostel), Clinical Hostel, Staff quarters (Opposite Uniport Bottling plant), Dan Etete (Undergraduate Hostel) and Gambiama Staff quarters designated as Sample 1 to sample 8 respectively. Physical examination was conducted to as the sanitary and hygiene practices within the collection area. It was observed that the undergraduate hostels had the least sanitary practice. Total counts of heterotrophic bacteria count showed that the highest bacterial count was recorded from Sample 2 with bacterial count of 2.3x104 CFU/ml while the least bacterial count was recorded from sample 8 with bacterial count of 3.0x102 CFU/ml. The isolated bacterial species from the water sources were identified as Bacillus sp., Micrococcus sp., E. coli., Serratia sp., Staphylococcus sp., Enterobacter sp., Citrobacter sp. The presence of coliform bacteria in the sampled water source does not comply with the World Health Organization (WHO) standard for coliform bacteria of zero total coliform per 100 ml of water. The borehole water samples collected had pH values within 5.9-6.85 which does not comply with the WHO recommended range for drinking water standards which should fall between ≥7 to ≤9.2. Nitrate concentration as observed amongst the eight water samples was below the WHO standard of 50mg/l. The Total dissolved solutes was below 0.01 in all the tested waters samples. This study has revealed that borehole water from sampled sources within the University of Port Harcourt is not fit for human consumption without adequate treatment.

Relationship Between Parenting Styles And Subjective Well-Being Of Undergraduate Youths In The University Of Port Harcourt

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 599-610
Author(s):  
Amininiye Macgregor Manuel ◽  
Ntiedo Asuquo
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Authoritative Parenting ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Authoritative Parenting Style ◽  
The University

This study investigated the relationship between parenting styles and subjective well-being among undergraduate youths in the University of Port Harcourt using the correlational research design. The study was guided by five research questions and their corresponding null hypotheses. The sample for the study was composed of 400 undergraduate students drawn using the purposive sampling technique. Two instruments were used for data collection which were the parenting style inventory and the subjective well-being inventory. The instruments were assessed for reliability and validity and were shown to be suitable. Data analysis was done using linear regression and multiple regression for answering the research questions, while ANOVA associated with linear and multiple regression were used to test the null hypotheses. Result showed that authoritative parenting style had the highest independent prediction on the subjective well- being of youths, while authoritarian had the least independent prediction. On the basis of the result obtained, it was recommended that parents adopt the authoritative parenting style when dealing with their children so as to achieve an optimal state of subjective well-being.

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