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THE RISK FACTORS IN THE HOSTELS
ABSTRACT
This study is designed to find out the risk factors in the hostels, with the opinions of University of Benin undergraduate hostel residents as a case study.
In carrying out the study, one hundred and fifty (150) copies of questionnaire designed by the researcher, and approved by the supervisor of this research, were administered to one hundred and fifty (150) students randomly selected from the five (5) halls of residence in the University of Benin (thirty (30)for each hall of residence). Simple percentages and frequencies were used for the analysis of data. The main findings were as follows:
1. Almost half of the University of Benin hostel residents defecate and dispose the faeces indiscriminately in or around the hostels.
2. Majority (78.6%) of University of Benin students in the hostel cook in their rooms.
3. Almost half (40%) of University of Benin students use prohibited high voltage electrical appliances.
4. Poor stress management or coping mechanisms is a problem of some of the University of Benin students in the hostels.
5. University of Benin hostel residents are more susceptible to falls and fire accidents than any other type of accidents.
6. University of Benin student hostel rooms are poorly ventilated, and are overcrowded.
7. Majority of the University of Benin students in the hostels choose to ignore and neglect safety practices in the hostels, even when they are fully aware of the risks it puts them