iosr-JNHS   Volume-8 ~ Issue-2 ~ March-April 2019

Abstract: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among the female population in Nigeria. This study investigated the factors associated with the utilization of cervarix vaccine among students in the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Anambra State, Nigeria. Three research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Cross-sectional descriptive research design was used for the study and the population consisted of 957 students while the sample size was 282. Proportionate sampling and simple random sampling techniques were used for the study. A self developed questionnaire on factors associated with the utilization of cervarix was the instrument used for data.......

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[2] Anorlu R I. Cervical Cancer: The Sub-Saharan African Perspective. Reproductive Health Matters. 2018; 16(32), 41-49
[3] Iliyasu Z, Abubakar IS, Aliyu, MH, Galadanci HS. Knowledge and Facilitators to Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination among Female Students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2010, 30(8), 857-862.
[4] Makwe CC, Arnolu RI , Odeyemi K.A. Level of utilization of HPV vaccine among female undergraduate students at the University of Lagos. Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health. 2010, 2(4), 199-206
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Abstract: The demographic profile of most nations points to an increase in the population of the elderly. According to the official projection of the Registrar General, India, in 2001 the elderly population was estimated at 71 million, and 114 million by the year 2016. The nutrient requirement of the elderly and the concern for the health and nutrition of the elderly are far different from any other population group. The investigator felt a need to conduct the study. Experimental design one group pretest posttest design. Sampling technique convince sampling used. 100...........

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Abstract: Despite a large proportion of woman attending ANC during pregnancy, a significant percentage still avoid delivering at the health facility. Thus increasing the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and death. Knowledge of factors associated with the decision against health facility delivery is limited. Objective: To assess health facility factors by hospital level that made women who attended ANC make a decision not to deliver in the health facilities in Kakamega central sub-county, Kenya. Design: A community based cross sectional study.........

Key words: Health facility delivery, skilled birth attendants, Reproductive age, Maternal health, Utilisation and Barriers

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Abstract: birth size is considered an important indicator in maternal, fetal, and neonatal health. Hence, anthropometric measurements at birth are important predictors of the growth pattern, health, and psychosocial development of infants. The study aimed to assess the relation between maternal ' anthropometric measurements and their newborns at Obstetrics and Gynecology ward at Sohag University hospital and EL-Fayoum University Hospital. Design: A cross-sectional and observational design was carried out in the study. Sample: - included 432 newborns and their mothers were recruited into this study. Tools: A structured questionnaire sheet and anthropometric measurements tool were utilized for collecting the data. Results: mothers' age ranged from 18 - 35 years, and that women were mostly between 23 < 27 years, it was observed that (52.5%)......

Key words: mothers, newborns, anthropometrics measurements

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Abstract: The objectives of this study are to determine the effect of co-morbidity, dietary practices and socio-economic characteristics on health status among people living with HIV/AIDS attending Comprehensive Care Clinic in Kangundo hospital. The study was based on the health production function. The study concludes that for PLWHIV being hypertensive helps improve their health status, however having tuberculosis among PLWHIV adversely affects their health status. Dietary patterns specifically daily consumption of vitamins among PLWHIV improves their health status. In regards to socio-economic characteristics youths living with HIV/AIDS had worse health compared to the adults living with HIV/AIDS; females living with HIV/AIDS had significantly better health status compared...........

Key words: Health production function, co-morbidity, Dietary practices, socio-economic characteristics.

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Abstract: Background: Medication errors cause a number of negative outcomes directly on the patient (negative patient health outcome) or indirectly on the nurse and healthcare system. Objective: To assess the outcomes of medication errors based on respondents' opinion and improve the quality of medication handling safety. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among nurses in a tertiary institution in Nigeria. A total of 119 Nurses were selected from a tertiary institution in Southern Nigeria, through simple random sampling method. Descriptive statistic was used to analyze data. Results: Findings of the study revealed that 72 (60.5%) of the respondents have experienced medication errors. Outcomes of medication errors varied. A.....

Keywords: medication errors, outcomes, Nurses

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Abstract: According to UNICEF report, In India, 31 million children living as orphans. By 2020, It was project that there will be 400 million orphaned children worldwide. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of depression among children of orphanage. Materials & methods: Descriptive design was used. The sample for the study was n=50. Orphanage children in selected orphanage at Bareilly were selected by using Non probability convenient sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the level of depression; the data was analyzed by.....

Keywords: Depression, Orphan, Orphanage, Health education pamphlets

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Abstract: Background:Stoma surgery is considered a life-saving procedure in many cases especially with cancer. Where, the existence and functioning of the stoma is associated with a number of changes in patients' everyday life. There is a dramatic change in one's body image that can negatively influence the individual self-esteem and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate body image, self-esteem, and quality of life among stoma patients. Design:A descriptive study design was used.....

Keywords: Body image, quality of life, self-esteem, stoma patient.

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Abstract: Background: Depression is not a natural consequence of being old but it is a common problem among older adults that interferes with daily life and normal functioning of them. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of music therapy in reducing depression symptoms among elderly population. Subject and methods: One group pretest and posttest experimental study design was utilized. Geriatric citizen club in City Street and Geriatric clubs of Islamic cultural center in Assiut Governorate- Egypt were the setting. Subjects were included.....

Keywords: Elderly, Depression, Music therapy.

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Abstract: Preconception care is the provision of biomedical, behavioral and social health interventions to women and couples before conception occurs. Preconception care, as part of the national policy framework, is recognized as an important contributor to non-communicable disease prevention and control. Non improvement in maternal and neonatal health indicators in Kenya has been associated with poor access to skilled attendance throughout the continuum (preconception included) of care. Managers and policy-makers often have difficulty assessing whether necessary human resources....

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Abstract: Oral health is an integral part of general health. In the elderly population poor oral health has been considered a risk factor for general health problems. The study aimed to:Improving elderly knowledge, and practice about oral and dentalcare. Subjects and method: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized.This study was conducted in dental out-patients clinics of El-eman and El-shamla hospitals.at Assiut city, Egypt. The total number of sample was 130 elderly.Tools: Three tools were used. ToolI: structured interview.....

Keywords: Elderly, Oral Health, Knowledge, Reported Practice

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Abstract: Background: Safe motherhood ensures that all women receive quality of health care and maintain a healthy life throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Aim: Explore safe motherhood health related behaviors and cultural practices and identify factors can influence behaviors and practices related to safe motherhood among Sudanese women in urban and rural areas. Methods: A mixed method-sequential explanatory design was carried out which comprehensively considered the experiences of both rural and urban women. An exploratory descriptive hospital based design was chosen for the implementation of the phase one in.....

Keywords: Cultural practices, health related behaviors, safe motherhood

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