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90+ nursing science final year project topics in Nigeria (2026 edition)

Explore Nursing Science research across maternal and child health, immunization, nursing education, occupational health, infection control, mental health nursing, and community health.

Whether you plan a hospital-based survey of nurses or patients, a nurse-led intervention study, a knowledge-attitude-practice assessment, or a retrospective review of clinical records, you can narrow any idea below into a clear, defensible project with your supervisor.

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Nursing Science topic ideas by research area

Browse a selection of topic directions. You can narrow each one to a specific hospital, local government area, patient group, or nursing cadre.

Maternal, newborn, and child health18 topics

  1. Analysis on the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding immunization of under-five children among mothers attending antenatal clinic (ANC) at Madonna University Teaching Hospital in Elele, Rivers State
  2. Awareness and acceptance of caesarean section among expectant mothers attending antenatal clinic in Irukpen Health Centre, Irukpen
  3. Awareness and participation of mothers on immunization in Esan-West Local Government Area, Edo State
  4. Awareness and use of antenatal services by pregnant women in Esan West Local Government Area
  5. Effect of nursing-based intervention on exclusive breastfeeding practice among pregnant women attending two primary health care centres in Ikenne Local Government, Ogun State
  6. Effect of nursing intervention programme on breastfeeding-related problems among nursing mothers in two selected primary health care centres in Kaduna South, Nigeria
  7. Effect of training midwives on the utilisation of partograph in general hospitals in Ogun East Senatorial Districts
  8. Factors affecting the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in mothers attending Model Primary Health Centre, Irrua, Esan Central, Edo State
  9. Factors influencing umbilical cord care practices among mothers attending infant welfare clinic in selected primary health care centres in Jos-North Local Government Area, Plateau State
  10. Infant weaning knowledge and practices among mothers in Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State
  11. Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards antenatal care and factors militating against its utilization in Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria
  12. Knowledge of causes and prevention of anaemia among pregnant women at Ukpenu Primary Health Centre, Ekpoma, Edo State
  13. Knowledge of mothers on preventive measures of malnutrition among children (0–5 years) in Ukpenu, Esan West Local Government Area, Ekpoma, Edo State
  14. Nursing intervention on midwives' skills in the management of postpartum haemorrhage in selected secondary health facilities in Ondo State, Nigeria
  15. Nutritional status of under-five children and associated factors in Okeyinmi Comprehensive Health Centre, Ado-Ekiti
  16. Perception and attitude of women of child-bearing age towards caesarean section at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State
  17. Utilization of Donabedian model in evaluation of maternal and child healthcare quality service in selected healthcare facilities in Ile-Ife
  18. Effects of socioeconomic status of parents on well-being of children below 5 years as seen in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

Reproductive health, family planning, and adolescent health14 topics

  1. Adolescents' knowledge and experience of sexual violence in selected public schools in Ile-Ife, Osun State
  2. Knowledge and acceptance of family planning methods amongst women of reproductive age in Esan West community
  3. Knowledge and attitude of adolescents on the causes and effects of teenage pregnancy in Emaudo, Esan West Local Government Area, Ekpoma, Edo State
  4. Knowledge and attitude of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma medical students towards the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases
  5. Knowledge and attitudes towards unsafe abortion among female students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  6. Knowledge and practice of family planning among women of Primary Health Care Centre Ujoelen, Ekpoma, Edo State
  7. Knowledge and the use of family planning among the women in Esan West Local Government Area, Ekpoma, Edo State
  8. Knowledge of the effect of teenage pregnancy among students of Ujoelen Grammar School, Ekpoma, Edo State
  9. Knowledge, attitude, and use of contraceptives among undergraduate students in College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  10. Knowledge and attitude of contraceptives among Law students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
  11. Knowledge, awareness, and practice of breast self-examination among female nursing students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  12. Prevalence of breast cancer in young women aged 19–35 years who visited Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital from January 2012 to December 2016
  13. Psycho-social and health effects of teenage pregnancy and motherhood among teenage girls in Ujoelen community, Ekpoma, Edo State
  14. The effect of abortion on females

Nursing education, training, and professional practice10 topics

  1. Awareness and utilization of healthcare services by student nurses of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  2. Identification of the sources of information that nursing students access in relation to HIV and AIDS
  3. Impact of a training programme on utilization of nursing process among community health nurses in primary health care centres in Ijebu-Ode LGA
  4. Knowledge, attitude, and barriers to nursing entrepreneurship: a study of nurses in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State
  5. Professional qualification and workload on quality nursing care
  6. Effect of a nurse-led training programme on knowledge of risky behaviours among motorcycle operators in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
  7. Effect of a nurse-led training programme on pressure ulcer prevention and treatment among nurses in two teaching hospitals in Ogun State
  8. Effect of a training programme on knowledge and practice of lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients attending out-patient clinics in Lagos
  9. Effect of nurse-led training on self-management of diabetes among diabetic patients attending medical out-patient clinic in General Hospital, Odan, Lagos State
  10. Evaluation of preoperative nursing intervention on anxiety state and post-operative pain among surgical patients of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State

Infection control and standard precautions10 topics

  1. Knowledge and attitude of nurses towards standard precaution in health centres in Esan West Local Government Area
  2. Knowledge and practice of standard precaution among nurses working at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua
  3. Knowledge and practice of food hygiene among food vendors in Emekuku Market, Owerri North Local Government Area
  4. Knowledge, attitude, and practices of hand hygiene amongst secondary school students in Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State
  5. Nursing intervention for the promotion of infection control in two teaching hospitals in Ogun State, Nigeria
  6. The non-compliance to tuberculosis treatment among patients suffering from tuberculosis in Imo State
  7. Assessment of healthcare waste management practices among health workers in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria
  8. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of hand hygiene among nurses in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
  9. Assessment of injection safety practices among nurses in primary health care centres
  10. Evaluation of sterilization and disinfection practices in selected Nigerian hospitals

Occupational health and safety in nursing8 topics

  1. Awareness of the occupational health hazards associated with nursing care and its prevention: a case study of nurses at selected health centres in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State
  2. Occupational health hazard and safety measures amongst nurses in P.H.C of Ward 4–7, Esan West L.G.A., Ekpoma, Edo State
  3. Prevalence of needle-stick injuries and post-exposure practices among nurses in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
  4. Assessment of workplace stress and coping strategies among nurses in a Nigerian teaching hospital
  5. Evaluation of shift work patterns and their effect on nurses' health in a Nigerian hospital
  6. Assessment of ergonomic practices in patient handling among nurses
  7. Knowledge and practice of personal protective equipment use among nurses in a Nigerian hospital
  8. Occupational burnout and job satisfaction among nurses in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

Mental health and psychiatric nursing8 topics

  1. A research study on attitude of nurses towards relapse prevention among psychiatric patients (case study of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna)
  2. Knowledge and attitude of nurses towards the prevention of decubitus ulcer and treatment of pressure areas in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
  3. Assessment of depression and anxiety among caregivers of psychiatric patients in a Nigerian hospital
  4. Knowledge and attitude of nursing students towards mental health nursing as a career
  5. Assessment of stigma towards mental illness among nurses in a Nigerian general hospital
  6. Evaluation of therapeutic communication practices among psychiatric nurses
  7. Assessment of the psychosocial needs of patients with substance use disorders in a Nigerian hospital
  8. Knowledge and attitude of nurses towards the care of patients with dementia

Chronic disease management and nursing interventions10 topics

  1. Self-control and educational attainment in the management of peptic ulcer disease: a case study of patients at General Hospital, Ekpoma
  2. Perceived social support and socio-demographic variables as correlates of quality of life among Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome patients in a teaching hospital, Ogun State
  3. Knowledge on mode of spread of HIV/AIDS among motorcyclists in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria
  4. Assessment of adherence to medication among hypertensive patients in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
  5. Knowledge and practice of self-care among patients with type 2 diabetes in a Nigerian hospital
  6. Assessment of knowledge and practices of foot care among diabetic patients in a Nigerian teaching hospital
  7. Evaluation of pain assessment and management practices among nurses in a Nigerian hospital
  8. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients in a Nigerian hospital
  9. Assessment of quality of life among patients with chronic kidney disease in a Nigerian hospital
  10. Psychosocial factors influencing involvement in self-medication among nursing students of Ambrose Alli University

Community health and health-seeking behaviour11 topics

  1. The influence of culture on the effective utilisation of health care services by adult males and females of Esan West Local Government, Ekpoma, Edo State
  2. Factors influencing the preference of alternative therapy to orthodox medicine among commercial drivers at Ring Road in Benin City, Edo State
  3. Factors influencing the attitude of mothers toward immunization: a case study of women in Uhiele community, Ekpoma
  4. An analysing of the knowledge of people about tuberculosis cause and its effects
  5. Assessment of implementation of school health programme by secondary schools in Jere Local Government Area
  6. Awareness of the health risks associated with body piercing and tattooing among Enugu State University of Science and Technology students
  7. Eating patterns among nursing students in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
  8. Assessment of community participation in primary health care services in a Nigerian rural community
  9. Knowledge and practice of malaria prevention among rural households in a Nigerian community
  10. Assessment of health-seeking behaviour among adults in a Nigerian urban community
  11. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of environmental sanitation among residents of a Nigerian community

Surgical, perioperative, and hospital-based nursing8 topics

  1. The prevalence and causes of mortality among surgical patients in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State, from January 2012 to December 2016
  2. Evaluation of preoperative nursing intervention on anxiety state and post-operative pain among surgical patients
  3. Assessment of post-operative wound care practices among nurses in a Nigerian hospital
  4. Knowledge and practice of surgical site infection prevention among operating theatre nurses
  5. Assessment of patient safety culture in Nigerian hospital settings
  6. Evaluation of falls prevention practices among nurses caring for elderly patients
  7. Assessment of pressure ulcer prevention practices in a Nigerian tertiary hospital
  8. Knowledge and practice of early ambulation among post-operative patients in a Nigerian hospital

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How to choose a workable topic

A strong Nursing Science project starts with one clear patient group, health practice question, or nursing intervention and a realistic plan for data collection. Narrow a broad subject before committing to it.

  1. Choose a field you want to study, such as maternal and child health, immunization, infection control, occupational health, mental health nursing, or community health.
  2. Check that you can ethically access the needed hospitals, patients, nurses, or records within your timeline.
  3. Set a clear population, hospital, intervention, or comparison, then confirm the method and format with your supervisor and ethics committee.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Nursing Science final year project topics in Nigeria?

Strong topics are specific, measurable, and tied to one patient group, nursing practice, or health behaviour. High-approval themes include maternal and child health, immunization, exclusive breastfeeding, family planning and adolescent health, infection control and standard precautions, occupational health and safety among nurses, mental health nursing, chronic disease management, and community health.

How do I choose a good Nursing Science project topic?

Match your topic to the hospitals, patients, nurses, and records you can ethically access. Define one population, one hospital, or one nursing intervention, choose a realistic sample size, and confirm your methodology with your supervisor before you start. Get ethics committee approval early for any study involving patients or their records.

Can I do a Nursing Science project without a nurse-led intervention?

Yes. Many approved projects are descriptive surveys of knowledge, attitude, and practice among nurses, mothers, students, or patients. You can also use retrospective reviews of hospital records, comparative studies across two facilities, or questionnaire-based assessments of health-seeking behaviour. Confirm with your supervisor what is acceptable.

How many chapters is a Nursing Science project in Nigeria?

Most Nigerian universities use a five-chapter format: Chapter One (introduction and objectives), Chapter Two (literature review), Chapter Three (materials and methods), Chapter Four (results and discussion), and Chapter Five (summary, conclusion, and recommendations). Confirm with your department.

Which Nursing Science project topic is easiest for final year?

Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) surveys of accessible populations tend to be the most manageable: awareness of immunization, practice of exclusive breastfeeding, knowledge of hand hygiene, or attitude towards standard precautions. These use questionnaires, need no intervention, and can be completed within a semester.

How do I get data for my Nursing Science project?

Common data sources include questionnaires administered to nurses, mothers, students, or patients, interviews with health workers, observational checklists for clinical practice, retrospective review of hospital records and case notes, and anthropometric or clinical measurements. Always obtain ethical clearance before collecting human data.