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Author(s):
Prudence Chanda, Emmanuel Kutiote J.O., Lavin Awino Ochieng, Patricia Tarlue J.V., Nasir Umar A., Aisha-Lul Ahmed N., Pius Mbuya Nina.
Page No : 1-12
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Factors Affecting Uptake of Contraceptives Among Women Aged 15 – 25 in the Context of Early Pregnancy and HIV/AIDS Prevention in Uganda
Abstract
This study investigates young women’s contraceptive uptake levels as a way of delaying pregnancy and preventing sexually transmitted diseases for sustainable future development of young people. Young female adults’ pregnancy is a global social health concern. It results in early school drop outs and poor performance at school due to absenteeism during pregnancy; unsafe sex also facilitates the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like HIV and AIDS, as well as high rate of termination of pregnancy (TOP), which further exposes young women to the danger of maternal mortality. A quantitative method with survey sampling design was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, knowledge and use of contraceptives, contraceptive types and factors affecting access and use of contraceptives. We analyzed data for frequency distributions, mean and standard deviation from mean as well as Chi square test of observed versus expected. From the results, two major themes were revealed in results: (1). The young women aged between 15 and 19 years prefer easy to use contraceptives and would readily visit providers of such devices they could handle without complications. Cost of a contraceptive and privacy concerns were the major factors perceived as influencing use of contraceptives by young women aged between 15 and 25. In conclusion, the results of this study showed that overwhelming majority of participants had knowledge about contraceptives and reasons for their usage; they gave different reasons for using contraceptives, with pregnancy prevention and control of STIs being the major motivating factors.
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Author(s):
Mark Angello C. Ganon, Mary Clare F. Coronel, Fedlyn N. Tonog, Roberto C. Sombillo (Ph.D), Sheila B. Callao, Lira M. Fontelera, Rosalyn F. Bravo.
Page No : 13-21
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Be BRAVE: An Innovative Approach to Increasing Level of Awareness Among Healthcare Workers on the Prevention and Reporting of Needle Stick Injuries in DLSMC
Abstract
BRAVE is an acronym for Bleed, Rinse, Anchor, Validate and Emerge. A two-pronged approach to information dissemination about the importance of reporting as well as an educational material on what to do when one is pricked. Needle stick injuries (NSI) is one of the most frequent routes in occupational health hazard for transmission of various blood-borne infections. This research was conducted to determine the level of awareness and the extent of difference in the prevention and management of needle prick injury. The research was a descriptive-cross sectional comparative design which has assessed the level of awareness of health care professionals in the medical center. Data were condensed utilizing mean and differences were determined utilizing ANOVA. A 10-item survey was formulated to assess awareness on the fundamental elements revolving needle stick injury, which are the risks of infection, importance of reporting, and post-exposure management. Four (4) questions focused on incident reporting, which is a key element in post-exposure management. Three (3) questions were allotted to assess awareness of the risk of needle stick injury in the workplace as well as the risk of a possible infection from the said injury. The remaining three (3) questions evaluate awareness on awareness of the management after injury and preventive measures. A total of 110 respondents were included in the study with 50 nurses, 15 medical technologists, 15 medical residents and 15 medical interns. The nurse respondents were assigned in different units where medical technologists, medical residents and medical interns may be rotated to include the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Hemodialysis Unit (HD), Operating and Delivery Rooms (OR/DR), and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The data shows significant difference in the three areas: Awareness, Reporting and Management of Injuries; F=0.006, F=0.03, F=0.04, p=0.05 respectively. This suggests that nurses, medical technologists, medical interns and medical residents have differences in their level of awareness. From the conclusion derived from this research, the following recommendations are drawn: There is a need to establish a regular infection control protocol orientation among medical residents to improve their level of awareness as to needle stick injury, reporting and management. Reinforce further BRAVE campaign through other multimedia means like an application in the mobile phones, IEC materials etc. There is need to further investigate locus of control among health care professionals of the medical center.
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Author(s):
Ojong Idang Neji, Chukwudozie Chioma Chidiebere.
Page No : 22-34
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Exclusive Breastfeeding Perception and Practice Among Nursing Mothers Attending Infant Welfare Clinic in a Secondary Health Facility in Southern Nigeria
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the perception and practice of exclusive breast feeding among mothers attending infant welfare clinic in Secondary Health Facility in Southern Nigeria. The research design was descriptive survey. The sample size was three hundred (300) mothers. The instrument for data collection was a validated questionnaire with reliability coefficient of 0.80. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics. Hypothesis was tested using a Chi-square test analysis, major findings showed that majority of the respondents had high knowledge 178 (59.3%). The overall practice was highly adequate with grand mean of 3.03. There was a significant association between level of knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding with minimum expected count of 14.08 with 3 degrees of freedom. Based on the findings it was recommended that intensive awareness creation on benefits of exclusive breast feeding should be carried out for mothers during ante natal period.
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Author(s):
Dr. Muntaha Bani Hani , Professor Mohamad Shehad , Dr. Ghassan Al Omari.
Page No : 35-45
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Measuring the Elders Satisfaction of the Services Provided by Nursing Homes at Amman, Jordan
Abstract
This study aimed at measuring the elders’ satisfaction of the quality of services provided by the health nursing homes in Amman, Jordan. The population of the study consisted of two private homes. One is called “Elders Hope Home” and the other is called “Alzahraa Elders Home”. The unit of analysis consisted of 38 elders. Descriptive and analytical methods were used to reach conclusions. A questionnaire was used for the purpose of measuring the study variables. Validity and reliability were tested and Cronbach’s Alpha was 0.958. The levels of variables were measured by using the descriptive statistical analysis through means and standard deviations. The results of the study show the following:
1. There was a high level of elders’ satisfaction of the services provided by the elderly nursing homes in the area of social services.
2. There was a high level of elders’ satisfaction of the services provided by the elderly nursing homes in the area of lodging services.
3. There was a high level of elders’ satisfaction of the services provided by the elderly nursing homes in the area of medical and nursing services.
4. There was a high level of elders’ satisfaction of the services provided by the elderly nursing homes in the area of subsistence services.
The study recommended the following:
1. Enhancing the higher levels of social and lodging services for the elders.
2. Reinforcing their nursing and medical services.
