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Author(s):
Ojumu B. A., Ishola A. G., Bolarinwa O. S., Ayanleke B., Ogunleye C. A..
Page No : 1-10
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Adapted Mental Health Literacy Intervention on Knowledge of Mental Illness Stigmatization Among Selected Secondary School Students in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Abstract
Mental health challenges are highly prevalent among adolescents, with stigma representing a critical barrier to seeking help. The pervasive stigma associated with mental illness among students significantly threatens their mental health and well-being, discouraging help-seeking behaviours and worsening poor mental health outcomes. Although mental health interventions have been widely implemented globally, there is a notable lack of research evaluating their effectiveness in reducing mental illness stigma specifically among secondary school students in Ogun State, Nigeria. Consequently, this study investigated the impact of a Mental Health Literacy (MHL) intervention on reducing mental illness stigmatization among secondary school students in Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Author(s):
Omale M. Tiphonas, Dr. Taiwo Otifale, Japhet Yahaya Galaboyi, Musa Sani Zubairu, Dandaso Lynda, Moses Deborah-Ene.
Page No : 11-19
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Impact of Job Stress on Nurses’ Productivity and Coping Strategies at the State Specialist Hospital Gombe, Nigeria.
Abstract
Job stress and its negative effects have been shown to impact nurses' work output and reduce productivity. Given the demanding nature of nursing, it is crucial to assess how stress affects nurses' efficiency and their coping strategies. This study aimed to assess the impact of job stress on productivity and coping strategies among nurses at the State Specialist Hospital, Gombe, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted using a simple random sampling technique to recruit 118 nurses. Bivariate analysis was performed using a T-test at a 5% level of significance. The survey revealed that the majority of the nurses are within the age bracket of (less than 30 years) representing 43.20%, and the majority of the respondents were females representing 69.50%. The findings indicate that job stress significantly impacts nurses' ability to attend to patients, as patient inflow was notably reduced. This reduction may be linked to attitudinal changes among nurses due to job stress, which also affects job efficiency and overall healthcare service delivery. Based on these findings, this study recommends practical workshops and training on stress management and professional efficiency for nurses at the State Specialist Hospital, Gombe. These interventions may help mitigate the effects of job stress and enhance patient care.
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Author(s):
Mubaidat Adenrele Adeniyi, Temilade Oluwatoyosi Adeniyi, Samuel Tobi Tundealao.
Page No : 20-33
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An Assessment of the Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy on the Relationship Between Daily Stressors and Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Students.
Abstract
Studying the impact of stress in students is crucial due to its association with mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. This study was done because there is no existing literature that examines the interplay between the individual self-efficacy of Nigerian students, their daily stressors, and the presence of any symptoms of adverse mental health. This current research investigates the mediating effect of self-efficacy on the associations between daily life stressors and their impact on stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 321 students of a tertiary education institution in Lagos State, Nigeria. Standardized tools were used to generate numerical values for daily stressors, general self-efficacy, depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. Casual mediation analysis was conducted with daily stress as the exposure (X), general self-efficacy as the mediator (M), and negative mental health indicators (i.e., stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms) as the outcome (Y). The mean age of the students was 25.1 (±5.05) years. Most participants were female (74.5%) and working full-time while schooling (57%). The findings indicated that there is a positive interrelationship between symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. At the same time, general self-efficacy was found to have a negative association with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. General self-efficacy, however, had no protective effects on either stress, anxiety, or depression symptoms. In conclusion, the study indicated that although the average Nigerian student had high values for general self-efficacy, it did not mediate the association between the mental health indices studied and brief daily stressors, i.e., subjective perceptions of mental resilience, even when high, offered no protection from depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms in the presence of daily life stressors. More awareness needs to be created about the relevance of the mental health of students, and conscious efforts should be put in place to reduce the stress of students. Further research also needs to be done on other factors affecting the mental well-being of students.
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Author(s):
Wankasi Idubamo Helen (Ph.D.), Edoni Elizabeth E..
Page No : 34-56
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Evidence on Peer Learning in Clinical Nursing Education in an Undergraduate Nursing Programme: A Scoping Review.
Abstract
Background: Studies have shown complexity in the transfer of theoretical knowledge into clinical practical nursing practice. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to map current literatures/evidence on the use of peer learning in clinical education and also to map literature using contextually appropriate teaching models that influenced the use of peer - learning to integrate theory into practical skills in undergraduate nursing education. Methods: A-five step scoping review was used to achieve the purpose of the study. Step 1. A clear review question was identified: using PICOS framework. Step 2. Development of search approach through classification of evidence to identify relevant studies. Ebscohost, SAE publications, CINAHL Wiley online and Google scholar databases were searched between 2013 through 2020 to enable access current studies owing to their relevance in reviews, clinical nursing related issues. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework was adopted to identify articles that met the eligibility criteria- Keywords included: clinical nursing education, peer-learning and Student Nurses Step 3 Study selection and appraisal. using John Hopkin’s Nursing Appraisal Evidence-Based Practice checklist version 21. Step 4: Data extraction and charting. Step 5. Collating, summarizing and reporting results. Seven (7) themes emerged from this scoping review are as follows: Mentor/preceptorship, supervision, training, consultation, partnership, model development and feedback as strategies. Conclusion: The results bridged the knowledge gaps, thus will positively affect policy making and designing of context specific programs that would promote the use of peer learning and improve integration of theory into clinical practice.
Keywords included: Clinical nursing education, peer-learning and student nurses
