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Author(s):
Owolabi Wuraola Foluke, Owolabi Olamiposi Temidayo, Akintunde Choice Adenike, Olarewaju Temitayo Ayo.
Page No : 1-14
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Knowledge and Perception of Nursing Students Towards Premarital Genetic Counselling for Sickle Cell Disease in College of Nursing Sciences, Ado-Ekiti.
Abstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin (HBSS), which causes red blood cells to become rigid and crescent-shaped. This study assessed the knowledge and perception of premarital genetic counselling in the prevention of SCD among nursing students in a college of nursing sciences, Ado Ekiti. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed and data were collected from 195 participants using structured questionnaires. Analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27 and presented as frequency and percentage. The findings revealed a high level of knowledge (86%) and perception (93%), but a moderate level of practice (67%) of premarital genetic counselling were high. About 90.3% of the respondents had heard of PGC, and 86.2% understood its purpose as assessing genetic compatibility, with over 90% acknowledging its importance. However, only 44.1% had attended a counselling session, and 63.1% had undergone genotype testing. Cultural and religious beliefs were cited as barriers to participation, even though 80.5% supported involving religious leaders in promoting PGC. The study recommends enhanced curriculum content, increased clinical exposure, community engagement, and nurse-led initiatives to promote Premarital genetic counselling and reduce the prevalence of SCD. Nurses and related healthcare workers were also encouraged to organize more outreach programs in secondary schools and tertiary institutions to encourage early knowledge of genotype compatibility.
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Author(s):
Ernest Francis Amparbin, Emmanuel Obed Acquah, Wilson-Albert Appiah, Desmond Nkrumah.
Page No : 15-30
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Music Therapy and Healthcare: Insight from Ghana.
Abstract
Music, an inextricable phenomenon which affects feelings, emotions and totally impact humans through orchestration of sound and silence and emits variety of sound frequencies. It also attracts attention and stimulate aesthetic feedback through performances. Above all, music is employed therapeutically to induce healing which ensures comfort and relief of pain in the lives of individuals who patronise music therapy in any form. The unstructured interview and the descriptive survey were used to elicit data from patients, hospital administrators, physicians, musicians and students. Findings indicated that music has comprehensive influence on humans, and is very instrumental in healthcare provision mainly through therapy. However, availability of the therapy services is almost non-existent with equally limited facilities and presence of trained personnel to provide the service, hence the low level of knowledge of its existence in Ghana. The writers recommend that, passionate attempt be carried out primarily by the government in collaboration with philanthropists and healthcare providers to uplift the level of consciousness of the public regarding music therapy and efficiently ensure its incorporation into the standard healthcare practices of Ghana to promote holistic healthcare provision for all.
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Author(s):
Kuse Abigael Yetunde, Anokwuru Rafiat Ajoke, Alaba Arowolo James, Ayanleke Biliaminu.
Page No : 31-47
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Quality of Life and Gender-Difference Among Patients with Late-Life Depression Attending Psychogeriatric Clinic in Tertiary Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Southwest, Nigeria.
Abstract
This study investigates QoL and gender-difference among patients with LLD attending psychogeriatric clinic in Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Southwest, Nigeria. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, 98 participants were selected. Data were collected using World Health Organization quality of life scale (WHOQOLs)-brief and Satisfaction With Life scale (SWLs).
The findings reveal that 83.7% were 70 years and above,87.5% males 65.5% females had ‘moderate’ satisfaction on physical health, also 82.5% male and 75.9% female psychological health,80.0% of male and 75.9% female ‘a little’ satisfaction on socio-economic, 62.5% male and 60.3% female ‘neutral’ to environmental health, 47.5% male and 46.6% female ‘slightly agreed’ on satisfaction with life. Gender of patients had a significant impact on their physical health satisfaction levels (χ2= 8.78, p < 0.05), but no significant effect with other domains. The study concludes that there is need for public health sensitization on gender-ageing and disease condition especially LLD.
