KNOWLEDGE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH BLOOD PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA

Authors

  • Nkiru Edith Obande-Ogbuinya PhD, Science Education, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
  • Pascaline C. Iloka Science Education, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
  • Jude N. Nwafor PhD, Department of Physical and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, College of Education Ikwo, Nigeria
  • Lois Nnenna Omaka-Amari PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
  • Christian Okechukwu Aleke PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
  • Emeka U. Mong PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
  • Ben N. Ohuruogu PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
  • Scholastica A. Orj PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
  • Patricia C. Ngwakwe PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
  • Eunice N. Afoke PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v8i3.4302

Keywords:

knowledge, physical activity, blood pressure distribution, demographic characteristics, secondary school adolescents, Ebonyi State of Nigeria

Abstract

This study determined the knowledge of physical activity on blood pressure distribution among Secondary School Students in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. A cross-sectional survey was employed for this study. Five research questions and 5 hypotheses guided the study. The instrument used for the study was validated by three experienced lecturers. The population for this study consisted of all secondary students in the area. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 264 senior secondary students from 6 schools as they were properly guided on the complete filing and return of the questionnaires titled, Physical Activity and Blood Pressure Questionnaire, (PABPQ). The reliability coefficient value obtained was r=0.763. Two hundred and sixty-four questionnaires were administered and had a return rate of 95%. Data obtained were analyzed using frequency and percentages to answer research questions and chi-square to test research hypotheses at .05 alpha levels. The findings of the study showed a high level of knowledge of physical activity on blood pressure among respondents. Also, knowledge of physical activity on blood pressure distribution based on class, age and gender of the students were indicated to be high. Based on the findings, it was thus recommended amongst others that there should be the inclusion of the practical aspect of physical activity into the school system, as more suitable physical activities should be taught at all levels of learning. Nevertheless, there is a need to put into practice this knowledge gained for optimal and healthy living.

 

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  • Nkiru Edith Obande-Ogbuinya, PhD, Science Education, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Dr. Nkiru Edith Obande-Ogbuinya is a senior Lecturer and head of the department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. orcid.org/0000-0002-2033-5655  

  • Pascaline C. Iloka, Science Education, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Pascaline C. Iloka is a Postgraduate student in the department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

  • Jude N. Nwafor, PhD, Department of Physical and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, College of Education Ikwo, Nigeria

    Dr. Jude N. Nwafor, is a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Physical and Health Education, and Deputy Provost, Ebonyi State University College of Education Ikwo, Nigeria.

  • Lois Nnenna Omaka-Amari, PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Dr. Lois Nnenna Omaka-Amari is a senior Lecturer in Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria with research interests in public health education. orcid.org/0000-0001-7588-8014  

  • Christian Okechukwu Aleke, PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Dr. Christian Okechukwu Aleke is a University Lecturer in Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. His research focus is in public health education, occupational health, health promotion. orcid.org/0000-0003-2142-5967  

  • Emeka U. Mong, PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Dr. Emeka U. Mong is a senior Lecturer in Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. His research focus is in exercise physiology, health and wellness, sports medicine and athletic training.

  • Ben N. Ohuruogu, PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Dr. Ben N. Ohuruogu is a senior Lecturer in Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria with research interests in sports medicine and exercise psychology.

  • Scholastica A. Orj, PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Dr. Scholastica A. Orji is a senior Lecturer in Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria with research interest in sports management.

  • Patricia C. Ngwakwe, PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Dr. Patricia C. Ngwakwe is a senior Lecturer in Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria with research interests in sports and exercise psychology.

  • Eunice N. Afoke, PhD, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Dr. Eunice N. Afoke is a University Lecturer in Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria with research interest in public health education.

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