Quality of life is related to one of the basic human desires, which is to live well and feel good. The scope of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of psychoactive substance users. Eleven (11) databases were searched for information sources published between 2018 and 2021 that are prospectively linked to quality of life and psychoactive substance users, using longitudinal data and predictive models. The searches yielded 102 sources, out of which seven (7) sources were retained after a thorough review of titles and abstracts for their conceptual and methodological relevance to the full-text review. Overall, this review illustrates the evidence exploring the direct effect of psychoactive substance users on quality of life and identifies seven (7) studies whose outcomes were the same effect of psychoactive substance use and quality of life, of which six studies found a significant relationship between quality of life and psychoactive substance use. One study suggested that there is worse quality of life among psychoactive substance users with low scores in SF-36 (Item Short-Form Health Survey) and poor health status considered. Remarkable evidence was available; hence, evidence is sufficient to draw the conclusion that there is no good quality of life for psychoactive substance users. In conclusion, factors that were found to be associated with use of psychoactive substances among the users were parents not living together and fathers' use of psychoactive substances, educational status, occupation, environmental factor, physical factor, psychological factor, emotional factor and socio economic status. Current research provides a true understanding of the relationship between quality of life and psychoactive substance users but a research study is needed to provide treatment and rehabilitation management of such diagnosed psychoactive substance users.
{"title":"Quality of Life of Psychoactive Substance Abusers: An Integrated Review and Bibliometric Analysis (2018–2021)","authors":"Ayanleke B., Anokwuru R.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-h3wzsjgf","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-h3wzsjgf","url":null,"abstract":"Quality of life is related to one of the basic human desires, which is to live well and feel good. The scope of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of psychoactive substance users. Eleven (11) databases were searched for information sources published between 2018 and 2021 that are prospectively linked to quality of life and psychoactive substance users, using longitudinal data and predictive models. The searches yielded 102 sources, out of which seven (7) sources were retained after a thorough review of titles and abstracts for their conceptual and methodological relevance to the full-text review. Overall, this review illustrates the evidence exploring the direct effect of psychoactive substance users on quality of life and identifies seven (7) studies whose outcomes were the same effect of psychoactive substance use and quality of life, of which six studies found a significant relationship between quality of life and psychoactive substance use. One study suggested that there is worse quality of life among psychoactive substance users with low scores in SF-36 (Item Short-Form Health Survey) and poor health status considered. Remarkable evidence was available; hence, evidence is sufficient to draw the conclusion that there is no good quality of life for psychoactive substance users. In conclusion, factors that were found to be associated with use of psychoactive substances among the users were parents not living together and fathers' use of psychoactive substances, educational status, occupation, environmental factor, physical factor, psychological factor, emotional factor and socio economic status. Current research provides a true understanding of the relationship between quality of life and psychoactive substance users but a research study is needed to provide treatment and rehabilitation management of such diagnosed psychoactive substance users.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135741068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Little is known about the perception of adolescents on sexuality education and its benefits in Nigeria. This study aimed at assessing the adolescents’ awareness and perceived benefit of sexuality education. A descriptive research design and multistage sampling technique were used to select 200 adolescents across selected secondary schools. Hypothesis testing was conducted using Chi-Square at a 0.05 level of significance. High awareness of sexuality education was found among 87.1% of the respondents. The majority of the respondents had a good perception of sexuality education and its benefits. More studies are needed to test the effectiveness of such interventions among this population.
{"title":"Awareness and Perceived Benefit of Sexuality Education among Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools in Ile-Ife","authors":"Olowu F.O., Amoo P.O, Oyekale R.A., Okunola D.R., Agboola V., Akingbade O., Popoola O.P.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-mnbezs0e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-mnbezs0e","url":null,"abstract":"Little is known about the perception of adolescents on sexuality education and its benefits in Nigeria. This study aimed at assessing the adolescents’ awareness and perceived benefit of sexuality education. A descriptive research design and multistage sampling technique were used to select 200 adolescents across selected secondary schools. Hypothesis testing was conducted using Chi-Square at a 0.05 level of significance. High awareness of sexuality education was found among 87.1% of the respondents. The majority of the respondents had a good perception of sexuality education and its benefits. More studies are needed to test the effectiveness of such interventions among this population.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70712155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Musculoskeletal pain is the most common manifestation among children with Sickle Cell Disease. Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and musculoskeletal pain among children with sickle cell disease. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional analytical design. Results: Majority of participants were 9 years and above (55.1%) and females (55.7%). Most participants belonged to the upper class (64.8%), identified as Christians (80.7%), and resided in rural areas (75.6%). Descriptive analysis revealed that musculoskeletal pain was present in both mild and moderate forms. Inferential analysis showed no significant associations between sociodemographic characteristics (age groups, gender, class, religion, residence, parental marital status, parental socioeconomic status, number of family members and musculoskeletal pain severity among children with sickle cell disease (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Sociodemographic characteristics may not significantly influence musculoskeletal pain severity among children with sickle cell disease.
{"title":"Exploring the Association of Sociodemographic Factors with Musculoskeletal Pain among Children with Sickle Cell Disease","authors":"Abwalaba R., Okoth J., Esamai F.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-g3dl188f","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-g3dl188f","url":null,"abstract":"Musculoskeletal pain is the most common manifestation among children with Sickle Cell Disease. Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and musculoskeletal pain among children with sickle cell disease. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional analytical design. Results: Majority of participants were 9 years and above (55.1%) and females (55.7%). Most participants belonged to the upper class (64.8%), identified as Christians (80.7%), and resided in rural areas (75.6%). Descriptive analysis revealed that musculoskeletal pain was present in both mild and moderate forms. Inferential analysis showed no significant associations between sociodemographic characteristics (age groups, gender, class, religion, residence, parental marital status, parental socioeconomic status, number of family members and musculoskeletal pain severity among children with sickle cell disease (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Sociodemographic characteristics may not significantly influence musculoskeletal pain severity among children with sickle cell disease.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48037668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Infertility is the inability of couples to achieve pregnancy within one year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. It affects around 8 to 12% of reproductive-aged couples globally, with one-third of cases caused by male issues, one-third by female issues, and one-third by a combination of both or unknown factors. Several treatment options abound and the couple may need to be managed through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Infertile couples often experience psychological distress in the form of stress, anxiety and depression with a diagnosis and treatment with ART. It is therefore important to provide psychosocial support and appropriate coping strategies during infertility treatment, as couples may lack information and strategies to deal with the psychological impact. These are actions that address both the psychological and social needs of the couple. Though very important, there is limited research on the efficacy of psychological interventions for couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment, particularly in Africa.
{"title":"Psychological Distress of Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology: Psychosocial Management Modalities of Clients","authors":"Aina R.O., Owopetu C.A., Ademuyiwa I.Y.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-rizww5kd","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-rizww5kd","url":null,"abstract":"Infertility is the inability of couples to achieve pregnancy within one year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. It affects around 8 to 12% of reproductive-aged couples globally, with one-third of cases caused by male issues, one-third by female issues, and one-third by a combination of both or unknown factors. Several treatment options abound and the couple may need to be managed through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Infertile couples often experience psychological distress in the form of stress, anxiety and depression with a diagnosis and treatment with ART. It is therefore important to provide psychosocial support and appropriate coping strategies during infertility treatment, as couples may lack information and strategies to deal with the psychological impact. These are actions that address both the psychological and social needs of the couple. Though very important, there is limited research on the efficacy of psychological interventions for couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment, particularly in Africa.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45340408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Grace D., Ari E., Okpe C., Oyedele E., A. A, Onyejekwe G.
This study aimed to describe the development of strategies to promote respectful maternity care strategies for midwives in Jos, Nigeria. An Intervention Mapping approach was used to develop intervention strategies specifically tailored to midwives. This approach entailed conducting semi-structured interviews with 10 midwives and 13 women. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using NVIVO software version 10. A logic model of the problem of disrespectful maternity care was developed from the needs assessment carried out in step one. Step two was to formulate health-enhancing outcomes and performance objectives for the intervention, while in step three theory-based methods and practical strategies for the intervention were identified. This study demonstrates that promoting respectful maternity care among midwives needs addressing from different angles. There is a need for individual behavioural changes as well as organizational, attitudinal, and management changes.
{"title":"Developing the Promotion of Respectful Maternity Care Strategies for Midwives in Jos, an Intervention Mapping Approach","authors":"Grace D., Ari E., Okpe C., Oyedele E., A. A, Onyejekwe G.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-rsouuxz8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-rsouuxz8","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to describe the development of strategies to promote respectful maternity care strategies for midwives in Jos, Nigeria. An Intervention Mapping approach was used to develop intervention strategies specifically tailored to midwives. This approach entailed conducting semi-structured interviews with 10 midwives and 13 women. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using NVIVO software version 10. A logic model of the problem of disrespectful maternity care was developed from the needs assessment carried out in step one. Step two was to formulate health-enhancing outcomes and performance objectives for the intervention, while in step three theory-based methods and practical strategies for the intervention were identified. This study demonstrates that promoting respectful maternity care among midwives needs addressing from different angles. There is a need for individual behavioural changes as well as organizational, attitudinal, and management changes.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42096015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Child malnutrition Reduction is another SDG related to an improvement in child welfare. National data on underweight provided under NFHS-3 (National Family Health Survey) (2005-06) revealed an underweight prevalence rate of around 40%. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Central Hospital Sapele during the month of December 2022 among children under five years of age. WHO guidelines for anthropometric measurement and nutritional status categorisation among children were used. A total of 52 children participated in the study. About 80.8% of study participants were found not to show muscle wasting as their nutritional status while taking the Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure for nutritional status into consideration. Nearly 71.2% of the participants were well nourished. The composite anthropometric index determines the prevalence or percentage of well-nourished children who receive vaccinations at Central Hospital Sapele. So, nurses are to encourage mothers whose children are within the border lines and below normal to top up their games to ensure that their children are well-fed through health talks, food demonstrations, and awareness programs.
减少儿童营养不良是与改善儿童福利有关的另一项可持续发展目标。根据NFHS-3(国家家庭健康调查)(2005- 2006年)提供的关于体重不足的国家数据显示，体重不足的流行率约为40%。这项横断面研究于2022年12月在Sapele中心医院对5岁以下儿童进行。使用了世卫组织儿童人体测量和营养状况分类指南。共有52名儿童参与了这项研究。约80.8%的研究参与者在考虑人体测量失败综合指数(Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure)作为营养状况时，未显示肌肉萎缩。近71.2%的参与者营养良好。综合人体测量指数确定了在萨佩莱中心医院接受疫苗接种的营养良好儿童的流行率或百分比。因此，护士们要鼓励那些孩子在边界内、低于正常水平的母亲们，通过健康讲座、食品示范和宣传项目，确保她们的孩子吃得好。
{"title":"Nutritional Assessments of Children Under Five Based on Anthropometric Measurements in Sapele Central Hospital, Delta","authors":"Judith N.E., Ruth E.L.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-xrh3wfea","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-xrh3wfea","url":null,"abstract":"Child malnutrition Reduction is another SDG related to an improvement in child welfare. National data on underweight provided under NFHS-3 (National Family Health Survey) (2005-06) revealed an underweight prevalence rate of around 40%. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Central Hospital Sapele during the month of December 2022 among children under five years of age. WHO guidelines for anthropometric measurement and nutritional status categorisation among children were used. A total of 52 children participated in the study. About 80.8% of study participants were found not to show muscle wasting as their nutritional status while taking the Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure for nutritional status into consideration. Nearly 71.2% of the participants were well nourished. The composite anthropometric index determines the prevalence or percentage of well-nourished children who receive vaccinations at Central Hospital Sapele. So, nurses are to encourage mothers whose children are within the border lines and below normal to top up their games to ensure that their children are well-fed through health talks, food demonstrations, and awareness programs.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43794163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: Eclampsia, one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally, is one of the most dreaded causes of unfavourable pregnancy outcomes. Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are thought to be the cause of nearly 63,000 maternal fatalities each year globally. Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and perception towards predisposing factors to eclampsia among pregnant women. Materials and methods: This research assessed the level of awareness and perception of eclampsia risk factors among pregnant patients at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital and identified factors affecting those perceptions. 110 expectant women were chosen randomly from the research population for this descriptive cross-sectional survey, and the research participants responded to a self-structured questionnaire after informed consent was sought. Results: Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the level of significance set at 0.05. The majority of the respondents (41.8%) were 21-30 years old, and the majority (88.2%) were married. The study revealed that the majority of pregnant had good knowledge (89.1%) about predisposing factors to eclampsia, but their perception was poor. The findings showed no significant relationship between knowledge and perception towards the predisposing factors towards eclampsia among pregnant women with a p-value (0.319) > 0.05. Conclusion: Although pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital have good knowledge towards predisposing factors to eclampsia, their perception is poor.
{"title":"Knowledge and Perception Towards the Predisposing Factors to Eclampsia among Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Clinic at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin Kwara State","authors":"Olabode O.O., Onasoga O.A.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-vvg6rxsg","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-vvg6rxsg","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Eclampsia, one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally, is one of the most dreaded causes of unfavourable pregnancy outcomes. Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are thought to be the cause of nearly 63,000 maternal fatalities each year globally. Objective: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and perception towards predisposing factors to eclampsia among pregnant women. Materials and methods: This research assessed the level of awareness and perception of eclampsia risk factors among pregnant patients at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital and identified factors affecting those perceptions. 110 expectant women were chosen randomly from the research population for this descriptive cross-sectional survey, and the research participants responded to a self-structured questionnaire after informed consent was sought. Results: Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the level of significance set at 0.05. The majority of the respondents (41.8%) were 21-30 years old, and the majority (88.2%) were married. The study revealed that the majority of pregnant had good knowledge (89.1%) about predisposing factors to eclampsia, but their perception was poor. The findings showed no significant relationship between knowledge and perception towards the predisposing factors towards eclampsia among pregnant women with a p-value (0.319) > 0.05. Conclusion: Although pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital have good knowledge towards predisposing factors to eclampsia, their perception is poor.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45914015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study focused on the roles of health information professionals in minimizing the rate of maternal mortality among the women of childbearing age. The study assessed the rate of maternal mortality, identified the causes of maternal mortality among the women of childbearing age and assessed the roles of health information management professionals in minimizing the rate of maternal mortality at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, lle-lfe. Descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for this study and a close-ended questionnaire was used to gather information which was administered to 165 respondents and 155 were retrieved for data analysis, giving 93% response rate, cutting across health information managers, nurses and doctors. A proforma was designed to generate data on maternal mortality rate. The data obtained from the respondents were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics through the aid of IBM SPSS version 21. The findings of this study showed the overall rate of maternal death of 9 maternal deaths per 1000 live births for the period of 2017 to 2021; the study also revealed that sepsis (2.1161), lack of education (1.7806), teenage marriage (1.7548), preeclampsia and eclampsia (1.7355), inadequate facilities and equipment to provide adequate care for pregnant women (1.6645), lack of adequate antenatal care (1.6581) and obstetric hemorrhage are the major causes of maternal mortality among women of childbearing age. The study further revealed that the major roles of health information manager in minimizing maternal mortality rate are provision of data on the rate of maternal mortality in the hospital (1.5677) and providing data on management of maternal health and childbirth (1.4839). The study concluded that lack of adequate facilities and equipment to provide adequate care for pregnant women, poverty, lack of education, lack of family planning, teenage marriage, sepsis, hypertensive diseases are some of the major causes of maternal mortality among women of childbearing age.
{"title":"The Role of Health Information Managers in Minimizing the Rate of Maternal Mortality among the Women of Childbearing Age in Obafemi Awolowo University Complex, Ile Ife, Nigeria","authors":"Adedipupo O.O., Abideen L.T., Adesoji A.K.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-j0sbbtau","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-j0sbbtau","url":null,"abstract":"This study focused on the roles of health information professionals in minimizing the rate of maternal mortality among the women of childbearing age. The study assessed the rate of maternal mortality, identified the causes of maternal mortality among the women of childbearing age and assessed the roles of health information management professionals in minimizing the rate of maternal mortality at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, lle-lfe. Descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for this study and a close-ended questionnaire was used to gather information which was administered to 165 respondents and 155 were retrieved for data analysis, giving 93% response rate, cutting across health information managers, nurses and doctors. A proforma was designed to generate data on maternal mortality rate. The data obtained from the respondents were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics through the aid of IBM SPSS version 21. The findings of this study showed the overall rate of maternal death of 9 maternal deaths per 1000 live births for the period of 2017 to 2021; the study also revealed that sepsis (2.1161), lack of education (1.7806), teenage marriage (1.7548), preeclampsia and eclampsia (1.7355), inadequate facilities and equipment to provide adequate care for pregnant women (1.6645), lack of adequate antenatal care (1.6581) and obstetric hemorrhage are the major causes of maternal mortality among women of childbearing age. The study further revealed that the major roles of health information manager in minimizing maternal mortality rate are provision of data on the rate of maternal mortality in the hospital (1.5677) and providing data on management of maternal health and childbirth (1.4839). The study concluded that lack of adequate facilities and equipment to provide adequate care for pregnant women, poverty, lack of education, lack of family planning, teenage marriage, sepsis, hypertensive diseases are some of the major causes of maternal mortality among women of childbearing age.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48774465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Newly graduated nurses are nurses who have not practised for more than one-year post-graduation, whether from a school of nursing or University. This period is usually associated with anxieties that could hinder the professional practice of the newly graduated nurse. The study aims to discover the concerns of newly graduated nurses in Abia state. A phenomenological qualitative research design was used for the study. A structured interview was used to collect data from 15 newly graduated nurses. Thematic analysis of the data generated from the interview was done. Findings from the study revealed that the newly graduated nurses in Abia State have many concerns. All the participants (100%) are concerned about taking up the role of a professional nurse, as they expressed concerns about whether they have enough skills, about workload, and about being able to meet expectations. 14 (93%) of the participants are concerned about remuneration. As they are worried about their salary being enough to take care of personal needs, not being able to save for future endeavours or take care of dependents. 10 (75%) of the participants are concerned about their interaction with senior colleagues and patients and their relationships. All the participants expressed concerns about career progression as they feared not having a future in the profession, especially in Nigeria. Therefore, the researchers recommend more understanding from older nurses towards the newly graduated nurses and a formal support structure that will help the newly graduated nurses navigate through the period. A better work environment and salaries for nurses in Nigeria.
{"title":"Concerns of Newly Graduated Nurses in Abia State towards Professional Practice: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study","authors":"Anike C.T., Anieche J.E.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-nhxdggml","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-nhxdggml","url":null,"abstract":"Newly graduated nurses are nurses who have not practised for more than one-year post-graduation, whether from a school of nursing or University. This period is usually associated with anxieties that could hinder the professional practice of the newly graduated nurse. The study aims to discover the concerns of newly graduated nurses in Abia state. A phenomenological qualitative research design was used for the study. A structured interview was used to collect data from 15 newly graduated nurses. Thematic analysis of the data generated from the interview was done. Findings from the study revealed that the newly graduated nurses in Abia State have many concerns. All the participants (100%) are concerned about taking up the role of a professional nurse, as they expressed concerns about whether they have enough skills, about workload, and about being able to meet expectations. 14 (93%) of the participants are concerned about remuneration. As they are worried about their salary being enough to take care of personal needs, not being able to save for future endeavours or take care of dependents. 10 (75%) of the participants are concerned about their interaction with senior colleagues and patients and their relationships. All the participants expressed concerns about career progression as they feared not having a future in the profession, especially in Nigeria. Therefore, the researchers recommend more understanding from older nurses towards the newly graduated nurses and a formal support structure that will help the newly graduated nurses navigate through the period. A better work environment and salaries for nurses in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47245077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Continuing Education (CE) programme exposes health professionals to current trends in professional practice and improved patient care. This study was conducted to assess continuing education programmes among practicing nurses in Bauchi State. A cross sectional descriptive survey research design was used; multi-stage sampling technique was used to recruit 345 participants; questionnaires were used for data collection; 326 of the administered questionnaires were retrieved. Data were analysed using descriptive statistic of percentage; hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result shows that majority (85.9%) of the respondents attended workshop and 52.8% attended conferences. Inappropriate date and time for programme, and irrelevant programmes to nursing practice were among the factors militating against nurses’ participation in CE programmes. Hypothesis tested revealed that rank of practicing nurses significantly influenced the type of continuing education programme they attended (χ^2=35.035, p=0.005). Nurses should engage in undergraduate and postgraduate continuing education programmes for professional development.
{"title":"Assessment of Continuing Education Programme Among Practicing Nurses in Bauchi State","authors":"Joel M., Chiejina N.E.","doi":"10.52589/ajhnm-2d92nn6a","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52589/ajhnm-2d92nn6a","url":null,"abstract":"Continuing Education (CE) programme exposes health professionals to current trends in professional practice and improved patient care. This study was conducted to assess continuing education programmes among practicing nurses in Bauchi State. A cross sectional descriptive survey research design was used; multi-stage sampling technique was used to recruit 345 participants; questionnaires were used for data collection; 326 of the administered questionnaires were retrieved. Data were analysed using descriptive statistic of percentage; hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result shows that majority (85.9%) of the respondents attended workshop and 52.8% attended conferences. Inappropriate date and time for programme, and irrelevant programmes to nursing practice were among the factors militating against nurses’ participation in CE programmes. Hypothesis tested revealed that rank of practicing nurses significantly influenced the type of continuing education programme they attended (χ^2=35.035, p=0.005). Nurses should engage in undergraduate and postgraduate continuing education programmes for professional development.","PeriodicalId":93406,"journal":{"name":"African journal of health, nursing and midwifery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46298820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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