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Author(s):
Elemile Mayowa Grace, Ayamolowo Love Bukola, Owolabi Abimbola Gbemisola, Ighrakpata Ogheneriode.
Page No : 1-9
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Awareness and Practice of Breast Self Examination for Early Detection of Breast Cancer among Female Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
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This study evaluated the level of awareness and practice of BSE among senior secondary school girls in Ado-Ekiti. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study design with 240 female adolescents in selected secondary schools in Ado-Ekiti was adopted. Data was obtained by the administration of structured questionnaires. SPSS was utilized for the analysis of data while descriptive statistics and Chi Square were used to present data at α0.05 level of significance. Results: Respondents mean age was 15.6 +1.17 while about 43% of respondents had moderate level of awareness of BSE. Conclusion: The level of awareness was significantly associated with practice of BSE as both level of awareness and practice were low as calculated value of 10.0 is greater than the tabulated value 3.84. The study revealed poor awareness of breast cancer and poor practice of BSE. There is a need for sensitization on BSE among adolescents through.
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Author(s):
Oluwakemi Elizabeth Adeola, Rasidi Akinade Salawu, Modupe Motunrayo Adamolekun, Folasade Rukayat Adewoyin, Ibironke Cecilia Ojo.
Page No : 10-34
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Assessment of Self-Care Management Practice among Hypertensive Patients Attending Teaching Hospital in Ondo State, Nigeria
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Hypertension is a chronic disease and global public health problem which accounts for large proportion of cardiovascular deaths and complications. This study assessed the level of self-integration practice, self-monitoring and describing medication adherence of patient with hypertension in two Teaching Hospitals in Ondo State Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design. Convenient sampling technique was used to select sample size of 298 respondents out of the total population of 920 in two Teaching Hospitals Ondo State. The research tool was a structured questionnaire which consists of Demographic, Socio economic characteristic, self-integration, self-monitoring and medication adherence. Face and content validity were determined by given the questionnaire to the supervisor and expert in the field necessary correction were made. Reliability was also ascertained using split half method result was analysed and the Cronbach alpha coefficient ranges from 0.861-0.938. Data obtained was analyzed using statistical package of social sciences SPSS version 23. Frequency, means, standard deviation was used to provide answer to the research questions while inferential statistic of ANOVA was utilised to provide answers to the three hypotheses generated at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that majority 71.5% of the respondent are female with the age range of 31-50 years. 9.7% of the respondent had high level of self-integration as self-care management practice, 3.4% of the respondent had high level of self-monitoring as self-care management practice, minority 11.4% of the respondent adhere to medication 14.1 % had high practice of lifestyle modification. Findings also showed that respondent’s level of education, income and duration of diagnosis of hypertension had no statistically significant difference with self-care management with the p value of (p=0.923, p= 0.505, p= 0.227) respectively. In conclusion, self-care management practices were low among the respondents, socio-economic characteristic of the respondents had no statistically significant difference with self-care management. It was also observed that respondents who were diagnosed earlier had higher self-care management. Therefore, it is recommended that target intervention should be done in order to improve hypertension self-care practices. Also, health education on integrating health care into daily life through daily activities should be intensified by health professionals at the clinic regularly.
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Author(s):
Ashaju-Kayode Oluwatosin, Popoola Rabiu O., Idowu Olanrewaju A., Ayeni Adebusola R..
Page No : 35-52
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Assessment of Knowledge on Chronic Kidney Disease Among General Out-Patients Attending Selected Tertiary Hospitals in Ondo State, Nigeria
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a burdening disease condition which affects quality of life; it reduces productivity, increases morbidity and mortality. There are however several ways to lessen the possibility of developing CKD but this will require having a knowledge base. However, while most of the studies conducted in the field of nephrology made public the burden of CKD, they failed to show in-depth specifics on levels of knowledge on CKD. This study assessed level of knowledge on CKD among general out-patients in two tertiary hospitals in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, 145 general out-patients were purposively selected, data were collected using self-structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS version 25. Results showed that population-referenced knowledge of CKD is low: 58(40.0%), while score-referenced knowledge is moderate: 55.91±16.47. Hypotheses tested by one-way ANOVA revealed no statistically significant differences in age, level of education and knowledge of CKD (p = 0.196 and p = 0.237 respectively). In conclusion, knowledge level on CKD of the population is low; this calls for CKD awareness creation.
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Author(s):
Oyetunji Felicia Odunayo, Popoola Rabiu Olalekan (Ph.D).
Page No : 53-66
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Knowledge as Predictors of Nurses Attitude Towards Effective Pain Management in Selected Secondary Hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Nurses’ attitude to effective pain management is unscrupulous, many patients experienced unsatisfactory and unrelieved pain due to the negative attitude of some nurses, this is considered professional misconduct or a violation of fundamental human rights. Therefore, knowledge as a predictor of attitude of nurses towards effective pain management in selected government hospitals in Ibadan. The study employed a descriptive survey research. The study was conducted in three (3) state owned institutions in Ibadan, Oyo State. The total enumeration method was adopted to select a total of 295 nurses on the three selected hospitals. A single questionnaire on knowledge and attitudes of nurses on pain management was used. The research questions were analysed using the simple percentage while the hypothesis was analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coeffient at 0.05 level of significance. The result indicated the mean average age of the nurses is 28.6. 59.7% good level of knowledge towards pain management, 28.8% had fair level of knowledge about pain management. There was significant relationship between knowledge of pain and attitude of nurses toward effective pain management in selected hospitals in Ibadan. The study concludes that knowledge is an important ingredient for positive attitude towards pain management among nurses. It was also recommended that nurses should understand that pain management should be person centered care which include training and re-training of nurses for improved knowledge of effective management of pain.
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Author(s):
Shola-Eniafe Tolulope, Idowu Olanrewaju A., Fafiyebi Oluwole, Awvioro Temidayo, Adetoye Clara, Oyekunle Adetoun.
Page No : 67-77
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Level of Paternal Involvement in Paediatric Patients Care in Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria
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Background: Absent fathers in Pediatric care is prevalent in the healthcare setting. This study explored the level of paternal involvement in caring for Pediatric patients and identify factors affecting their involvement in Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Methods: An exploratory research design was utilized. A purposive sampling technique was used to select twenty (20) father of Pediatric patients admitted in Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa. Permission to conduct the study was obtained from relevant authorities. Data were collected using an interviewer guided questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using statistical product and service solution (SPSS) version 20.0. Results: Findings showed that (45%) were highly involved in their child’s care, 40% were frequently involved in the care, (65%) were physically present with their child in the hospital, (60%) made all decisions concerning the treatment of their children, while (55%) of the mothers wanted their husbands to accompany them to the hospital. Also, 70% of healthcare workers motivated fathers to get involved in the care of their children. Factors affecting involvement includes work/job (85%), time and family living elsewhere (70%), finance (75%). The study found no significant relationship between the level of father’s involvement and the gender of the children (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The study concludes that less than average of the fathers whose child was on admission were highly involved in care due to factors such as time, work, and location of the hospital.
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Author(s):
Olanrewaju Augustine Idowu, Joel Olayiwola Faronbi, Awvioro Temidayo O. , Oyekunle Adetoun, Ashaju-Kayode Oluwatosin.
Page No : 78-89
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Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Absenteeism Among Nurses in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital
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Background: The study presents the prevalence, risk factors of low back pain and job absenteeism among nurses in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive design was adopted for this study. 255 nurses were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: Findings showed that 71.4% of the respondents had low back pain which was intense. The study revealed that 54.1% of respondents attributed their pain to their work which ranged from procedures requiring lifting and bending such as wound dressing and bed making (85.5%), also, 76.5 % of the respondents identified stress as a risk factor for low back pain, while 90.9% identified prolonged standing as a risk factor for low back pain. The study also revealed that 11.4% of nurses had missed work because of low back pain and have reduced their productivity. Also, the study found a significant association between stress and low back pain among respondents (p= 0.004 < 0.05). Conclusion: The study concludes that low back pain is prevalent among nurses and is attributed to certain nursing procedure and also responsible for job absenteeism among nurses. Clinical Relevance: This calls for urgent needs for intervention programs to be designed for nurses so as to ensure their optimal participation in work activities.
