African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (7), pp. 363-367, September, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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An evaluation of human resources in the nursing service sector of Baguio general hospital and medical center, Baguio City, Philippines

*Abdelhakim Raihi, Abdurrahim Abushagur and Hamza Keib Fotia

Faculty of Nursing, Department of Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Al Bayda', Libya.

*Correspondence Authors E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 3 August 2015

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess the pattern of currently utilized staffing and the importance of factors that can possibly affect the process in the nursing service department of Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (PHILIPPINES). A descriptive normative survey was employed with a reliable questionnaire constructed by the authors answered by one hundred thirty (130) available nurses. Gathered data were tallied and subsequently subjected to descriptive statistical treatment using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 20.0 (SPSS) employing a Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (PPMCC). Most of the patterns were frequently utilized and most of the factors that can possibly affect the staffing were very important. There is a strong significant relationship between the currently utilized staffing pattern and the factors that affect the process of staffing.

Key words: Nursing, nursing service, staffing, staffing system, staffing pattern.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (6), pp. 239-242, July, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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Reproductive health awareness among urban and rural secondary school students in Cross River State, Nigeria: A comparative study

*Bala V. Micheal, Kashim M. Mallam and Abubakar Mohammed

Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Nigeria.

E-mail:[email protected]

Accepted 18 June, 2015

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to assess and compare reproductive health awareness among urban and rural secondary school students in Cross River State, Nigeria. A comparative descriptive survey design was used for the study. The sample size consisted of one thousand, one hundred and ninety-nine (1199) Senior Secondary School Students drawn from 87 out of 229 Public Schools using multistage proportionate sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a self developed validated 20 items questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .80. Data collected were coded for entry and analysis was done using population t-test and independent t-test. The findings revealed a statistical difference of t-test calculation of 2.81 of awareness of family planning practices between urban and rural school students. Also results on prevention of STI and HIV/AIDS, prevention of unwanted pregnancy and harmful traditional practices revealed a non statistical calculated t value of 1.13, 1.88, 0.600 which was less than critical value of 1.98. In the light of this study, students from rural schools had limited knowledge on reproductive health issues. This calls for intensive reproductive health awareness by parents and teachers in rural schools. Also, government should include reproductive health education in formal secondary school curriculum.

Keywords: Awareness, Reproductive Health, Family Planning, STI/HIV/AIDS, Unwanted Pregnancy and Harmful Traditional Practices.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (6), pp. 272-275, August, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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An evaluation of the role of serum levels of androgen hormones in idiopathic hirsute women

Usama B.O. Baqir and Muhammad K. Akram*

Department of community Health Nursing, Al Hikma University Iraq.

*Corresponding author Email: [email protected].

Accepted 22 July, 2015

Abstract

To evaluate the role of serum levels of androgen hormones like FT and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in investigation of idiopathic hirsute women and to compare the obtained results with that produced for hirsute women with poly cystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS). We conducted this multi case-control study and single-center analysis of hormones in the Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, university of Baghdad and in the Kamal Al-Samarai Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq during the period from November 2012 to July 2013. It included fifty-six hirsute women and twenty-eight non-hirsute healthy control women. The hirsute women were subdivided into two groups according to their etiology of hirsutism; Group 1 PCOS (n=28) and Group 2 Idiopathic hirsutism (IH, n=28). Investigation included serum measurements of FT, TT, DHT, dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS), PSA, FSH, LH, Prolactin, and 17-OH progesterone (17-OHP) by using enzymes Immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Mini-VIDAS techniques. The mean (±SD) values of serum TT and FT concentrations of PCOS women were significantly higher than those of IH women and controls, for both (p<0.0001). However, and of important results, 13 out of the 28 (46 %) IH women and 12 out of the 28 women with PCOS (43 %) had serum FT concentrations above the upper normal reference range,while those who had elevated serum TT concentrations were 4% for IH and 14.0% for PCOS. The mean values of PSA and DHT of IH and PCOS groups did not differ significantly from that of controls, as well as between hirsute women groups themselves. Significant positive correlations were observed between serum FT levels and serum concentrations of each of TT, DHT, PSA, and the score of hirsutism in IH and PCOS groups. This study concluded that measurement of serum FT concentration is the better androgenic marker for investigation of hirsute women with idiopathic and PCOS.

Keywords: Idiopathic hirsutism, polycystic ovary syndrome, androgen hormones.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (6), pp. 309-315, August, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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Perception of expectant mothers towards nutritional choices in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

*Omojuwa Desmond, Tarigona Clever and Obijorfor Clearance

Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria.

*Correspondent author E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 30 July, 2015

Abstract

The health of a pregnant mother and her nutritional status can influence the health and survival of the growing foetus because of the biological link between her and her child. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of dietary practices among pregnant women attending Yerwa Clinic. Descriptive design was used for the study. 294 women were selected using systematic random sampling technique. Data was collected using a self structured and validated questionnaire. Analysis was done using frequency distribution, simple percentages and inferential statistics of chi-square was used to test hypotheses at 5% level of significance. Findings reveal that respondent have high (65.3%) knowledge of dietary practices and 63.27% of the respondents have positive attitude towards the practices. Among the factors that impede good dietary practice in the population were cultural belief and poor socio-economic background while regular attendance of ante-natal clinic and good socio economic background enhance good dietary practice among the population. Test of hypotheses showed no association between age and knowledge, attitude and religious affiliation; however occupation and the attitude of the respondent were statistically significant. The study however suggest that intensive health education strategy should be developed and implemented in order to bring about orientation of cultural beliefs.

Key words: Factors, dietary practice, pregnant mother, women, Yerwa.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (7), pp. 443-449, September, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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A study on patients' perceptions of their health status and their goals for recovery from early post stroke

*Jonathan Little, Oscar Courtney, Eamon Stoker and Eoin Henr Williams

¹Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Dublin, Ireland.

²Department of Nursing and Health Science, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Republic of Ireland.

*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 30 August, 2015

Abstract

Stroke is an intensely individual, complex and life changing experience. Stroke recovery has many dimensions, and perceptions of health status are thought to affect recovery. The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe patients' perceptions of their health status and their goals for recovery from early post stroke. Following ethical approval, semi structured interviews were conducted with patients (n=10) diagnosed with a first incident of stroke. Time following stroke onset ranged from 4 to 7 days. Gender difference was equal, and mean age of participants was 77 years. Participants considered themselves to be active and in excellent health prior to the stroke onset. All participants perceived that their health had declined since the stroke onset, but they were hopeful for the future. Two distinct themes emerged; "sudden fear and helplessness" and "regaining control in life". Participants reported wanting to quickly return to doing everyday things and identified individual goals for recovery. The patients' experience should be considered early post stroke to provide a complete picture of their role in recovery. Participants believed that the greatest challenge would be testing themselves at home. This study reinforces the importance of engaging with patients early post stroke so that recovery goals are identified that help restore meaning through the re-establishment of previous activities. Patient goals for recovery need to be discussed and devised in conjunction with health care professionals.

Key words: Stroke, health status, goals, recovery.