Category Archives: International Journal of Medical Science and Applied Biosciences, volume 6, number 2, 2021

DISTRIBUTION OF GENETIC MARKERS IN LOCAL CHICKENS SOLD IN LOCAL MARKETS OF ZANGON KATAF AND KAURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Kanai, E.T¹; Wamagi, I.T¹& Yibis, G.G²

¹Department of Agricultural Technology, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Samaru Kataf Campus.

²Plateau State College of Agricultural Technology Garkawa, Plateau State.

Email:zimaiyet@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This survey was conducted to investigate the frequency of thermoregulatory gene carries amongst local chickens sold in major markets of Zangon Kataf and Kauru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, North Western Nigeria. One thousand five hundred birds (996 males and 504 females) obtained from Samaru Kataf, Zonkwa, Fadan Kamatan and Kamuru Ikulu all in Zangon Kataf Local Government and Bakin Kogi, Damakasuwa, Mariri and Kauru Markets in Kauru Local Government. Among the investigated markers were Naked neck (Na/na), Frizzle (F/f),polydactyly(Po/po)and ptylopody (Fsh/fsh). Obtained frequencies of investigated genes were generally lower than the expected Mendelian Value of 0.75 for dominant alleles and higher for the recessive (0.004, 0.006 and 0.0000 for Na. F, Po and Fsh respectively). Naked neck shows superiority in body weight than normal feathered birds. Ptylopods were superior in all metric traits except for shank length, however, these superiorities were statistically insignificant (P>0.05). The present research showed that ptylopody birds can be used to improve on body weight and body size parameters in local chickens and naked neck can also be used to improve body weight. Deliberate effort should be made to further reduce the abundance to zero level (as the case is with polydactyl birds) in the market place as this will preserve the already endangered carriers.

Key Words: Frequency, gene carriers, local chickens, markets.

DIETARY MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG ADULTS ATTENDING BABCOCK UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ILISAN-REMO OGUN STATE

¹Ajuzie N.C., ²Ani I. F, ³Anya G.I., ⁴Adeoye, B. K., ⁵Makinde Y.O.&⁶Adeyeye J.A.

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics,

Babcock University, Ilishan-remo, OgunState, Nigeria.

Email: ajuzienn@babcock.edu.ng

ABSTRACT

Diabetes mellitus is an un-contagious chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism and it is one of the biggest global public health problems: the prevalence is estimated to increase from 425 million people in 2017 to 629 million by 2045, with linked health, social, and economic costs. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects approximately 26.9% of individuals aged 65 years and older. 1.9 million are diagnosed with diabetes every year, and an additional 7.0 million go undiagnosed and untreated. The main objective of the study was to examine the dietary management of diabetes mellitus among adults attending Babcock University Teaching Hospital. The study design was a cross sectional study conducted among adults attending Babcock University Teaching Hospital. The study utilized a purposive sampling technique, and a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data among 100 respondents attending Endocrinology Clinic and they had a good knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus. There was a significant association between the age and the knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus among adults attending Babcock University Teaching Hospital (p=0.037). Significant association exist between the fasting blood glucose (p value= 0.003) and random blood sugar (p value= 0.021) and the knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus among respondents. The study revealed that, there is a significant relationship between the nutritional status and the dietary management practices of Diabetes Mellitus among respondents (r=0.329, p= 0.02). The study recommends that adults be encouraged to do regular random blood glucose test.

PERCEPTION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ON THE IMPACT OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS IN MINNA, NIGER STATE NIGERIA

Sunday Usman Jonathan; Dahiru A Danasabe & Abdul Mohammed

Department of Human Kinetic and Health Education

 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria

Email: danasabedahiru39@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

Recreational activities play a vital role to the development of the well being of individuals. This study investigated the perception of secondary school teachers in Minna metropolis on the impact of recreational activities on mental and physical fitness of individuals. The study used stratified and random sampling technique. A total of sample of 140 respondents were used including male and female folks. The instrument used for data collection was a self developed questionnaire titled “Recreational Activities for Mental and Physical Fitness of the Body” (RAPMFB) validated by two Physical Education experts from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai Niger State. Test and re-test method was used within two weeks interval to obtain reliability coefficient of 0.83, which was found suitable for the study.  The result of the study revealed that teachers conceded positively to the statement on the impact of recreational activities on the basis of gender and marital status. It was also revealed that recreational activities enhance smooth movement of joints and muscles for daily engagement, mitigate the rate of stress, anxiety and emotional imbalance, rejuvenate ones body, contribute to mental alertness required to face challenges of daily life. The researchers concluded that recreational activities impacted positively to mental and physical wellbeing of individuals and recommended that schools authorities and individuals should provide adequate sports facilities and equipments, to increase the level of involvement in regular recreational activities among teachers in secondary schools for effective service delivery in Niger State.

Keywords: Perception, Recreational activities, Mental and Physical fitness,

ROLES OF NIGERIAN AIR FORCE PERSONNELS’ INVOLVEMENT IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS ON ENHANCING SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

¹Abdulazeez Garba&²Yusuf Abubakar

¹Department of Human Kinetics Federal University Dutsinm-ma, Katsina State

²Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education,Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria*

Email: ¹abgarba244@gmail.com&²yakgez337@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

This study examined the roles of Nigerian air force personnel’s involvement in national and international sports championships on enhancing sports development in Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was used. The population of this study comprised all the Nigeria Air Force personnel. Stratified random sampling and purposive sample technique were used to select the respondents from the population. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Out of four hundred (400) copies of questionnaires administered, three hundred and eighty (380) copies of questionnaires were valid and used for the analyses. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one sample t-test statistics. All the null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level. The results obtained revealed that there is significant role of Nigerian Air Force personnel’s involvement in National and International sports competitions on sports development in Nigeria. It was recommended that there is need to improve the recruitment of sportsmen and women into the Nigerian Air Force in order to promote sports development in Nigeria.

ASSESSMENT OF PAIN-REDUCTION, FUNCTIONAL ABILITY AND RANGE-OF-MOTION IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS PATIENTS AT FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, YOLA – NIGERIA

LawanAbdullahi³, Yahaya Abdullahi^{1, 3*}, Talatu Audu² & Rafiu OlaOluwa Okuneye⁴

¹Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

²Department of Physical and Health Education, Federal College of Education, Zaria

³Human Performance & Fitness Laboratory, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

⁴Department of Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education, Lagos State University, Ojo

^*Email:abdlawan63@gmail.com

ABSTRACT:

The aim of this paper was to assess the effects of resistance training in the management of knee osteoarthritis among patients at Federal Medical Centre, Yola. Twenty (20) participants undergoing physiotherapy treatment at the physiotherapy department were purposively selected, each participant performed resistance training using resistance machine three (3) times in a week for twelve (12) consecutive weeks. Prior to the training and after the training pain levels were measured using visual analogue scale, functional ability was measured using Western Ontario McMaster University Orthopaedic Index (WOMAC) responses to questionnaire, flexion/extension was determined using goniometry, The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis was tested using repeated measures one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at significance level of 0.05, through statistical package for the social sciences (IBM SPSS^®) for windows version 21, (SPSS Inc., Chicago IL, USA). Findings of the study showed significant improvement in functional ability, range of motions (ROM) and pain reduction at eight (8) and twelve (12) weeks respectively, using WOMAC, visual analogue scale and goniometry compared to the functional ability, Range of motion (ROM) and pain intensity in four (4) weeks. Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that resistance training can be used in reducing pain, improving functional ability and ROM in patients with knee osteoarthritis at Federal Medical Centre, Yola. It is therefore recommended that; resistance training can be part of the management modalities, and recommended that hospitals should include resistance training as part of treatment of knee osteoarthritis and Physicians can refer knee osteoarthritis patients to both exercise scientist and physiotherapist for the management of knee osteoarthritis.

Keywords: knee osteoarthritis, resistance training, WOMAC.