Background: Hypertension has become a global health importance being the fact that it is deadly especially when it is asymptomatic. The prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among lecturers has not been fully documented. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among Adeleke University Lecturers Ede, Osun State. Method: This was a cross-sectional study. Simple random sampling was used to select 104 lecturers who participated in the study. Blood pressure measurement was taken to determine the prevalence of hypertension among the participants, a structured interviewer administer questionnaire was used for data collection. Data was analysed Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23, Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 6.7%. Higher odds of being hypertensive were found in age (40-49 years) and overweight/obese. Factors that are significantly associated with hypertension are Body Mass Index (P = 0.002), history of hypertension (P = 0.036), walking per kilometre (exercise) (P = 0.012), and adding of salt (P= 0.001). Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension was lower among the studied participants. Compulsory routine and constant seminars or health education on lifestyle changes for prevention and proper control of hypertension should be of importance among lecturers. Key words: Prevalence, Hypertension, Risk factors, Lecturers .

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Breastfeeding has been accepted as the most vital intervention for reducing infant mortality and ensuring optimal growth and development of children. However, studies on the factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding, especially, among working class women are sparse. This study determined the factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding among working class women in Osun state. Multi stage sampling was used to select a total of 316 respondents for this cross-sectional study and a pretested, interviewer administered questionnaire was used to elicit information.More than half (57.6%) of the respondents were between the ages of 26-35 years. Ninety eight percent (98.1%) of the respondents had good knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). Sixty six percent (66.8%) had good exclusive breastfeeding practices. The study showed that there was significant relationship between knowledge and practices of exclusive breastfeeding among the respondents (P<0.05). Identified factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding among the respondents are: duration of maternity leave, availability of crèche near the place of work, breastfeeding break at work, husband and family support, health conditions that could hinder EBF and engaged in other activities with work. Breastfeeding break at work (AOR=4.717; P-value= .000), Husband and family support (AOR=2.944; P-value= .000), and 1 month maternal leave (P-value= .000), were factors significantly associated with EBF practices. We conclude that good knowledge and good practices of exclusive breastfeeding was found among the study group. Improved policy around maternity leave and provision of breastfeeding friendly work environment are needed to increase exclusive breastfeeding practices. Husbands and family members should be educated on the need to provide support to breastfeeding mothers.