AWARENESS OF RHESUS FACTORS AND AVAILABILITY OF SCREENING FACILITIES AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Authors

  • Phebian Funmilayo Adekunle PhD, Department of Public Health, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Nigeria
  • Caroline Funmbi Akinnubi PhD, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education and Recreation, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
  • Afeez Olayinka Babalola M.A., Department of Health Education, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Nigeria
  • Oluwaseyi Babajide Fatgbeja M.A., Department of Health Education, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Nigeria
  • Funmiayo Folasade Agboola M.A., Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i11.6292

Keywords:

awareness level, Rhesus factors, availability, screening facilities, students, reproductive health

Abstract

The study specifically assessed the awareness of Rhesus factors and the availability of screening facilities among female and adolescent students of reproductive age in tertiary institutions. The population for the study was female students of reproductive age in tertiary institutions in Osun State. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used for the respondents’ selection. Data were collected from one thousand two hundred (1,200) respondents in only one of the three senatorial districts in Osun State, with three senatorial districts in Osun State, with the use of a self-designed questionnaire. Experts validated this. The test-retest method was used for the reliability of the instrument and found to be reliable at a 0.87 level of significance. Two objectives, which were transformed into two research questions, were raised with one hypothesis. Data were analyzed using frequency count, percentages, and the chi-square test was used to analyze the hypothesis formulated. Findings revealed that the respondents were aware of the Rhesus factor, but were not aware of the availability of screening facilities for the Rhesus factor. Finally, there was no significant relationship between the awareness level of the Rhesus factor and the awareness level of the availability of screening facilities among adolescent students of reproductive age in tertiary institutions. It is recommended that the government and non-governmental organizations should intensify awareness programmes and sensitize the students through educational materials, workshops, campaigns, seminars, and mass media about the need for reproductive health-related issues.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Phebian Funmilayo Adekunle, PhD, Department of Public Health, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Nigeria

    Dr. Akinnubi, Caroline Funmbi is a reader and a lecturer in the university. Her research interests are Personal and Environmental Hygiene Education, Reproductive Health Education, Community and Public Health Education. She has participated in local and international conferences.

  • Caroline Funmbi Akinnubi, PhD, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education and Recreation, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

    Dr. Adekunle, Phebian Funmilayo is a reader and a lecturer in the university. Her research interest is generally health education. She has participated in local and international conferences.

  • Afeez Olayinka Babalola, M.A., Department of Health Education, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Nigeria

    Agboola, Funmiayo Folasade is a senior lecturer in the university and her research interest is also health. She has attended local conferences.

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2025-09-25

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