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The study examines the effects of drug promotional practices and self-medication behaviour on public health in Lagos. It used a multistage sampling method to select 315 respondents. The researcher selected 12 in-depth...

Culture & Population Studies Social Sciences and Humanities Sociology

Educator experiences with violence and aggression have traditionally been overlooked. However, growing research has found these professionals are at risk of frequent victimization in the workplace. This chapter synthesizes...

Criminology & Victimology Social Sciences and Humanities Sociology Government and Law Security and Forensics

The use of information communication technologies (ICTs) to empower individuals through social support, help-seeking, and help-providing activities is finding its place in healthcare delivery. ICTs, in particular, offer access...

Human Behavior & Psychology Social Sciences and Humanities Sociology Security and Forensics Government and Law

The security of women is of prime concern around the world. Women feel insecure while traveling out of the home due to the fear of violence. The fear of violence restricts women's participating in different social activities. So...

Human Behavior & Psychology Social Sciences and Humanities Sociology Security and Forensics Government and Law

Sports fans are known to engage in BIRGing, or basking in reflected glory after their team wins, and CORFing, cutting off reflected failure following a team loss. These phenomena are related to social identity theory, which...

Culture & Population Studies Social Sciences and Humanities Sociology Media and Communications

Interpersonal violence, such as physical and sexual abuse, eve-teasing, bullying, and taking hostages, is a growing concern in our society. The criminals who directly or indirectly committed the crime often do not go into the...

Human Behavior & Psychology Social Sciences and Humanities Sociology Security and Forensics Government and Law