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Author(s):
Dr. Sowunmi C. Olanrewaju, Akuma Chalice O..
Page No : 1-12
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Effect of Instructional Module on Knowledge and its Management of Neonatal Jaundice among Nurses in Pediatric Unit of Two Selected Tertiary Hospitals, Ogun State
Abstract
The neonatal period is crucial to the survival of any newborn. In the absence of adequate and prompt management, neonatal jaundice (NNJ) can lead to acute or moderate bilirubin encephalopathy, physical impairments, mental retardation and even death. Nurses play crucial roles in the care of neonates and thus will be in advantage position to curb many death in neonates, continuing education is paramount in rendering nursing care, hence this study aimed to evaluate the effect of an instructional module on knowledge and its management of NNJ among Nurses working in two selected tertiary hospitals in Ogun State.
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Author(s):
Dr. Anthonia Ngozi Okafor, Emordi Nnenna Ali.
Page No : 13-27
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Outcome of Nursing Intervention on Knowledge and Use of Nursing Process among Nurses in Zonal Hospitals, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract
Nursing process is a standard global tool that affords nurses the opportunity to relate and care for their patients in a way that is unique, friendly, scientific, flexible, holistic and self- evaluating. If properly utilized help nurses to provide independent patient care that is organized in such a way that quality is inscribed and allows the nurse to be accountable and responsible for the care. With all of its benefits it has suffered poor implementation and utilization in developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. Hence this study determined the outcome of nursing intervention on knowledge and use of nursing process among nurses in Zonal Hospitals in Rivers State. This study adopted a two-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design. This was to train the participants on the knowledge and use of nursing process. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 41 nurse participants who were working in in-patient management units from the 2 Zonal Hospitals. The control group consisted of 20 registered nurses, while the experimental group consisted of 21 registered nurses. The instrument for data collection included a checklist and nursing process questionnaire. The face and content validity were ascertained and reliability was determined with a Cronbach’s alpha index range of 0.77 – 0.91. The nursing intervention tool was a training module. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 23. Descriptive statistics of percentages, mean and standard deviation was used to answer six research questions while inferential statistics: independent t-test was used to provide answers to hypotheses at critical value of 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that majority of the participants are within the average age bracket of 30–39 years. This also suggests that most of the respondents were females (80%) with registered nurse/midwife professional qualification (56.1%) and nursing officer II cadre (68.3%). The pre-intervention knowledge mean score of nursing process for the two groups was low (mean= 19.65 and 19.83) but became high in the experimental group (mean=33.54 ± 3.88) and low in control group (mean=19.81 ± 5.89) post-intervention: pre-intervention use mean score of nursing process was low in both groups (mean=20.87 and 21.00) but high between using the nursing process before and after intervention for the experimental group (mean= 39.97± 5.13) but remained low in the control group (mean = 20.91± 9.19). The study concluded that nursing intervention was effective in improving the knowledge and use of nursing process among the nurses thus the outcome was positive as changes were noted. Therefore, it is recommended that in-service educational program should established to provide continuous education for nurses to refresh their knowledge and enhance their usage of nursing process.
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Author(s):
Ojo Simeon Ayorinde, Olajide Tayo Emmanuel, Salawu Rasidi Akinade.
Page No : 28-35
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Socio-Demographic Variables as Correlates of Operating Theatre Environmental Hazards among Anesthesia Practitioners and Perioperative Nurses in Tertiary Hospitals in Ogun State Nigeria
Abstract
The operating theatre environment consists of various hazards. Exposure to these hazards has detrimental effects on the health and the professional practice of the operating theater personnel. This study investigated the correlation between the Socio-demographic variables of the operating theater personnel and the operating theater environmental hazards in the three tertiary hospitals in Ogun State Nigeria. Method: The descriptive correlational research design was adopted in this study. A total population of 108 operating theater personnel who worked in the operating theaters in the three tertiary hospitals in Ogun State at the time of this study was targeted for the study out of which a total number of 102 personnel positively responded and returned their questionnaires. Data were collected using an adapted structured questionnaire by Danjuma et al (2016). Descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages were used to analyze data for socio-demographic variables while inferential statistics of Pearson correlation was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. Results: The study revealed a significant correlation between the operating theater environmental hazards and the gender (p=0.00) and discipline (p=0.00) of the operating theater personnel while it shows no significant correlation with the age (p=0.544). Conclusion: The gender and discipline of the operating theater personnel significantly correlate with the operating theater environmental hazards while the age does not.
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Author(s):
Adamolekun Modupe Motunrayo, Adeola Oluwakemi Elizabeth, Adewoyin Folasade Rukayat, Ojo Ibironke Cecilia, Yunusa Omowumi Zuwebat.
Page No : 36-49
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Men’s Knowledge and Attitude Towards Male Involvement in Antenatal Care in Akure South, Ondo State
Abstract
Male involvement in antenatal care is a crucial role in promoting maternal health care and ensuring better birth outcomes. This study assessed Men’s knowledge and attitude towards male involvement in antenatal care in Akure south, Ondo State. A descriptive study was carried out among men working as civil servants in three ministries in Akure South, Ondo State using convenient sampling technique to select 91 participants. The participants were adult men between the age of 25 and 60 working as civil servants in Akure South. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and was analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 23 software to generate descriptive and inferential statistics and results were presented in tables and percentage. Findings from this study revealed that, majority (69.2%) of the respondents have good knowledge about male involvement in antenatal care, however majority had negative attitude towards male involvement in antenatal care. In conclusion, health promotion is needed to empower men with essential information for meaningful involvement in ANC services.
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Author(s):
Juliet Imawaigha Oniso, Soupriye Bidokumo Zibima.
Page No : 50-65
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Level of Uptake and Factors Influencing Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Use Among Women Accessing Family Planning Clinics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Abstract
Unintended pregnancy is a major global challenge among sexually active women of reproductive age. The non-use of modern contraceptives such as the Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) is a key factor linked with unintended pregnancies. This study investigated the level of LARC uptake and factors that influence its use among women accessing family planning clinics in selected healthcare facilities in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey design. A representative sample of 309 out of a study population of 1,363 was purposefully selected. Data were collected with a validated and reliable self-structured questionnaire and analysed with the Statistical Package for Social sciences (SPSS), Version 23. Mode and standard deviations were used to answer the research questions while Chi square was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The data analysed showed a LARC uptake rate of 38.5% and a non-use rate of 61.5%. Jadelle implant was the most (15.2%) used type of LARC while the absence of revisit schedules after LARC insertion and provision of continuous contraception positively influenced respondents’ LARC use. However, family and spouse disapproval, inadequate knowledge about the use of LARC, healthcare providers’ attitude, cultural/religious beliefs among others, were not perceived as factors that negatively influenced the use of LARC. Intensifying education on LARC use among women of reproductive age may improve its uptake and minimize factors that negatively influence use.
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Author(s):
Abiodun A. Ogunniran, O. Abimbola Oluwatosin (Ph.D), Fatima R. Rahji.
Page No : 66-75
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Non-Pharmacologic Management of Labour Pains Among Women in Moniya General Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State (A Pilot Study)
Abstract
Women experience pain during childbirth in varying degrees of intensity. Hence most women require some type of pain relief. Pain management is the alleviation of pain or a reduction in pain to a level that is acceptable to the client. Therefore, this study evaluates Non-Pharmacologic Management of Labour pains among women in Moniya General Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State. A descriptive cross-sectional study was used. A total of 50 pregnant women were selected using purposive sampling. The participants were women in labour attending Moniya general hospital, Ibadan who consented to participate in the study. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics Findings showed that 17 (34%) of the pregnant women said pain could not be relieved without drugs in labour, while 33 (66%) said pain could be relieved without using drugs. 37(74%) knew of various pain relief measures that can be used. 46 (92%) of the women would like to used non-pharmacologic measures of pain relief in labour because it has no adverse effect on the mother and child. The study has that, some of the women in labour are aware of non-pharmacologic measures of pain relief in labor while some are not as they still believe pain cannot be relieved without using drugs. Considering the no risk and no cost in the use of non-pharmacologic measure of pain relief in labour. Midwives should create more awareness about the various non-pharmacologic measures that can be used in labour so that the women are adequately prepared for its use when they are experiencing pain in labour. Further research will also be needed in the future to evaluate the effect of non-pharmacologic intervention in labour pain management pre and post intervention.
