Thesis Abstract

Abstract
This research project aims to investigate the influence of environment and hereditary factors on the health status of primary school pupils in Nigeria. The study will focus on understanding how the physical environment, including access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and nutritious food, impacts the health of primary school children. Additionally, the research will explore the role of hereditary factors in determining the health outcomes of pupils. The health status of primary school pupils is of critical importance as it directly affects their academic performance, attendance, and overall well-being. By examining the influence of environment and hereditary factors on their health, this study seeks to provide insights that can inform interventions and policies aimed at improving the health outcomes of primary school children in Nigeria. The research will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys to assess the physical environment of schools and the health status of pupils, as well as qualitative interviews to gather insights into hereditary factors that may influence health outcomes. Data will be collected from primary schools in different regions of Nigeria to ensure a diverse and representative sample. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the existing literature on the impact of environment and hereditary factors on health outcomes among primary school pupils. By identifying key determinants of health status, this research can inform the development of targeted interventions to improve the health and well-being of primary school children in Nigeria. Overall, this research project addresses an important gap in the current understanding of the factors influencing the health status of primary school pupils in Nigeria. By exploring the interplay between environment and hereditary factors, this study aims to provide valuable insights that can guide policy and programmatic efforts to promote the health and well-being of primary school children in the country.

Thesis Overview

The study investigated the influence of environment and heredity on health status of primary school pupils in Jos north Local Government Area, Plateau state. Related literature were reviewed on the area by the study, descriptive survey research design method was used. The populace of the study comprised all primary schools in Jos north Local Government Area Plateau state; two hundred respondents were randomly selected from five schools in Jos north Local Government Area. The instrument used for the study was a structured questionnaire which was validated and tested for reliability. The test retest method was used and the coefficient of the reliability was 0.87.

Descriptive statistics of simple percentage and inferential statistics of chi-square (X2) was used to analyze the data collected from the respondents at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The result revealed that significant difference exists between the influence of environment and heredity on health status of primary school pupil in Jos north Local Government Area Plateau State. That Environment influences the health status of primary school pupils, that Heredity influences the health status of primary school pupils, that Environment influences the body weight of primary school pupils, that Heredity influences the intelligence level of primary school pupils, that Heredity influences the skin colour of primary school pupils, that Heredity influences the height of primary school pupils. The research recommended among others that the federal government should employ qualified and trained teachers with standard qualification that will educate the primary school pupils on the effect of bad and dirty environment, Health educators, doctors and counselors should educate and inform couples about the effect of marrying individuals with diseased genotype and how to reduce the cases of transferring diseases such as sickle cell anemia to their unborn children, Health expert, doctors and counselors should advise mothers (women generally) on the benefit of taking balance diet and good nutrition before delivery and the child should be given adequate proportion of nutrient that will influence their health status positively, federal government should employ trained and qualified teachers with standard qualification that will teach and educate student, so that there intelligence level can be enhanced, both student who have high level of intelligence quotient and low intelligence quotient who needs special education, health expert and educators should establish a cordial relationship with the community and local government area by organizing seminar and symposia about the influence of heredity on skin colour of children and how it can be reduce to its minimum, health services expert should educate couples and families on information about the influence of heredity on the height of their children.