A Users' Awareness Study and Influence of Socio-Demography Perception of Anti-Phishing Security Tips

Security tips are now used as a method of priming online users from falling prey for fraudulent scams. These security tips usually come as email, SMS or online posts where they can be easily accessed by the users. In this work, phishing attacks are simulated with varying cues that are available in such fraudulent email messages, SMS and web pages were used to investigate the effectiveness of the security tips used by Nigerian banks to prime their customers of online threats. A total of 427 respondents, purposively selected from three tertiary institutions in Ogun State, participated in the study. Each respondent was asked to identify five messages with varying phishing cues to evaluate their understanding of the security tips messages. The results which were computed at 95% Confidence Interval, indicated that 58.91% failed on the first attribute, 58.59% failed on the second attribute while 58.73% failed on the third attribute. 74.24% of the participant could not correctly identify a fake email message (fourth attribute) while 76.71% could not correctly identify a phished bank verification number update message (fifth attribute). Using the Mann Whitney Test, the result further showed that overall, those who failed the test are significantly more than those who passed. Moreover, a regression model is proposed to evaluate the influence of the socio demographic factors used in the study. This result indicated that gender, academic qualification and user's computer knowledge significantly influences their ability to recognize phished messages

A Scoping Review on the Utilization of Digital Technology in Delivering Oral Health Education to Adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa

Digital technology has the potential to engage adolescents actively, making oral health education more interactive and accessible. Sub-Saharan Africa experiences disparities in healthcare access and resources. Adolescents represent a substantial portion of the population in sub-Saharan Africa. Digital technology education on oral health has the potential to improve patient’s oral hygiene. Proper oral health practices can reduce dental disease occurrence. There is a need for oral health education amon

A scoping review of gingivitis among pregnant adolescents and young adults in Sub Saharan Africa

Among vulnerable populations, pregnant adolescents and young adults represent a distinct demographic unit that requires special attention. Nearly every aspect of the woman’s life is affected by pregnancy, including oral health. This makes them susceptible to oral infection and gum diseases. These dental problems affect not only the expectant mother but also the developing baby. Gingivitis, characterized by inflammation of the gums, becomes a particularly pertinent concern in this context due to its potential impact on both maternal and fetal health. In Sub-Saharan Africa, a country marked by a youthful demographic structure, addressing the oral health needs of pregnant adolescents and young adults becomes paramount for the overall health and development of the population. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on gingivitis in this distinct population, highlighting the prevalence, risk factors, and potential interventions relevant to the Sub-Saharan Africa context. Gingivitis during pregnancy is an area of growing concern due to its potential association with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and low birth weight. Adolescents and young adults constitute a unique subset of the population, facing distinct challenges related to healthcare access, awareness, and societal perceptions. Limited existing research on gingivitis in this demographic within the Sub-Saharan Africa context underscores the need for a scoping review to map the available evidence, identify research gaps, and inform future avenues of investigation. This review seeks to consolidate existing knowledge, drawing from a variety of sources such as research articles, grey literature, and policy documents. By adopting a scoping review methodology, we aim to explore the breadth of literature, provide a comprehensive synthesis of findings, and offer insights into the state of gingivitis research among pregnant adolescents and young adults in Sub-Saharan Africa