This study aimed to determine the influence of behavior of Generation X teachers on their capability of operating basic Microsoft office applications. Descriptive- correlation design was used in the study. The study was carried out in F. Bangoy National High School to thirty one respondents. Mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Regression Analysis were the statistical tools used for data analysis. The findings of the study were as follows: there was a significant relationship between behavior and capability of Generation X teachers in operating basic Microsoft office applications. Moreover, behavior of teachers in operating basic Microsoft office applications significantly predicts capability of Generation X teachers. This implies that behavior of Generation X teachers best predict capability of Generation X teachers in operating basic Microsoft office applications.

Problem. Although various studies have investigated the effect of behavioral interventions on body weight, not many have reported community interventions for peri- and post-menopausal women. Consequently, questions remain concerning the effectiveness of weight loss interventions for this group of women in particular. Objective. The objective of this study was to provide an educational program to improve diet and physical activity levels to promote behavior changes that will improve overall health. Methods. A pilot study of obese peri- and post-menopausal African-American women was conducted to assess an educational intervention. Pre and post-tests questionnaires were given to assess eating habits and physical activity and to measure body mass index (BMI) as well as waist circumference. Each participant completed an eight-week behavior modification intervention program designed to increase physical activity levels and encourage healthy dietary choices. Results. A paired-samples t-tests established that after the intervention there were large improvements in diet and exercise as well as small improvements in BMI and waist circumference. Conclusions. The educational intervention was associated with large improvements in diet and exercise and small improvements in BMI and waist circumference. A community setting is a viable option in promoting and improving health behaviors.

Background: Health practices such as irrational use of drug may result to delay seeking of medical advice, increased side effects and pathogenic resistance. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of self-medication practices in school-children by their parents, understanding their attitude and perception towards this practice, and factors influencing their motivation for self-medication. Methods: The study was carried out between October 2017 and January 2018. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in selected Elementary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu state, Nigeria. A total of 512 parents were identified and interviewed. Results: Findings revealed that self-medication prevalence in school-children by their parents was 75.8%.Common childhood illness reported includes malaria (39.9%), cold (28.3%), catarrh (23.8%) and cough (17.9%). Respondents’ preferred sources of medicine were pharmacy stores (66.8%) and patent medicine vendors (27.1%); competence, availability and cost were main reasons for preference. Factors influencing self-medication include drug advertisement (27.1%) and previous advice from health practitioner (57.0%). Conclusion: High prevalence of self-medication was observed in school-children by their parents. This phenomenon continues to constitute a major health problem which requires intervention.