ABSTRACT The study determined the socio demographic differences in multiple risk taking behaviour patterns among secondary school adolescents in Enugu urban. Six (6) objectives and five (5) hypotheses were set to guide the study. Relevant literatures were reviewed to enhance the theoretical background of the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 422 respondents, who met the inclusion criteria, was used for the study. A convenience sampling technique was ...
ABSTRACT Several authorities and researchers have carried out studies around academic performance of students. The reviewed works showed that academic performance of students have been an issue of concern to all stakeholders in the field of education. It was noted from the reviewed works that there are several interacting factors to academic performance which study habit is one of them. The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between study habit and the academic performance of...
Abstract The difficulties encountered in out of pocket financing of healthcare have compelled the introduction of pre paid health insurance in many countries, including Nigeria. This is borne 2 out of a universal and equitable healthcare cover as a fundamental human right. This initiative works on pooling of resources. This study assessed the utilization of National Health Insurance Scheme among healthcare providers working at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla. Descriptive...
Abstract Chronic illness is the term used to describe diseases which have non-reversible pathological condition that cannot be corrected by medical intervention. Examples include sickle cell disease, cancer, Aids, bronchial asthma among others. Many children are affected by chronic illness and cared for in the homes. The diagnosis of chronic illness in a child evokes a lot of influences on the dynamics of both immediate and extended families. This study investigated the influence of a child�...
ABSTRACT This study was designed to determine the knowledge and attitude towards risk of acquiring HIV and use of voluntary counseling and testing in senior secondary schools Enugu. The study sought answers to five research objectives and tested five hypotheses. The population of the study consisted of one thousand, three hundred and fifty eight (1358) adolescent students. Sample size of four hundred and sixteen (416) senior secondary schools students in Enugu State were selected for the stud...
ABSTRACT Background: Nursing students faces number of challenges which are associated with interest conflict toward the profession, learning motivation and perceived stress during clinical practice Objectives: To assess the levels of interest, motivation and perceived stress during clinical practice among nursing students in Tanzania Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study design was used to assess levels of interest, motivation and perceived stress during clinical practice among nursing...
ABSTRACT Background: Competence-Based Education Training (CBET) was introduced in Tanzania early 2009 to influence academic outcomes among nurse student to be able to link theory and clinical practice in order for them to deliver quality and costeffective care to patients. Despite its strength, nurse students still lack sound clinical judgments, critical thinking, good communication and problem-solving skills. This situation raises a number of questions that there is something missing in the...
ABSTRACT Background The acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitude in provision of health care services is an important package in order to bring nursing competence, this calls for innovative teaching methodologies due to lack of nursing clinical competence. Objective: To assess the effect of simulation based teaching on improving competence among diploma student nurses, for the prevention of post-partum hemorrhage in Dodoma Tanzania Methodology: The study was a Quantitative approach by ...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Partograph as a labour record chart that works as an important tool, when used correctly, could help to identify any abnormality when labour is no longer normal andimmediate decision is made for action. Nevertheless, very little is known about the status of knowledge and utilization of partograph among finalist nurse students. Objectives: This study aimed to ass56.3ess the competence on utilization of partograph among the finalist nurse students in Tanzania; this study...
BSTRACT The Khomas Region of Namibia has witnessed the exodus of skilled nurses and this has impacted on health care performance. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with staff turnover of nurses within the public health facilities; determine the demographic factors that contribute to turnover of nurses in the public health facilities; determine the factors that are associated with turnover of nurses in the public health facilities, describe the opinions of the r...
ABSTRACT The provision of appropriate clinical supervision to nursing students is acknowledged to be problematic for a variety of reasons; i.e. inadequate staffing levels, heavy workloads, poor communication, and a shortage of materials. Furthermore, the need to initiate and assess a more suitable supervision programme to support supervisors is imperative. In this study, the researcher explored and described the views of registered nurses and nursing students about their experiences of clinic...
Abstract The well-being of the foetus is influenced by a number of factors[1] including maternal characteristics, the placenta and umbilical cord morphology and functions.[2] The placenta is a fantastic organ yet often neglected due to its transient existence; it performs functions that are later taken on by separate organs, including the lungs, liver, gut, kidneys and endocrine glands.[3] It is the interface between mother and foetus and influences maternal and newborn mortality.[4] Careful ...
ABSTRACT Despite the 1990 health system reforms in Namibia, mental health still receives low priority. Pressed with limited resources, health policies are directed at communicable and life-threatening diseases. On primary health care level, there is either an absence of or fragmented mental health services. As a result, when patients suffering from common mental disorders visit the curative health services, delays are experienced in the identification and diagnosis of their conditions, which ...
Abstract The prevalence of gout has increased over the last few decades. Of the 291 conditions studied in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) (2010), gout ranked 138th for disability and 173rd for the overall burden of disability-adjusted life years. Statistics assume that in a population of 71,233 there are 200 people in the Omaheke region suffering from gout (Extrapolation of Prevalence Rate of Gout to Countries and Regions, 2015). This is evidence for a need to optimize management of the di...
ABSTRACT Clinical nursing education is crucial for the education and training of the pupil enrolled nurse and midwife in Namibia. The training is structured around essential nursing skills, knowledge about and attitudes towards general nursing and normal midwifery as well as the practice of actual nursing care in a safe and competent way under the supervision of a registered nurse. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of and challenges faced by pupil enrolled ...