iosr-JNHS   Volume-8 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep-Oct 2019

Abstract: Background Adolescent is a period of transition characterised by risk taking behaviours, including sexual behaviour, which may have implications on their health. The study examined sexual behaviour among senior high school students in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Methods The data was obtained from a cross-sectional survey. Through the multi-stage sampling method, 400 students were selected from three Senior High Schools whose ages ranged from 10-19 years. Chi-square,binary logistic regression and independent samples T-test were statistical techniques used to analysed the data.Data collected were processed using SPSS version 21.......

Keywords: Sexual behaviour, senior high school students

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Abstract: Training is the initial step which contributes to the educational strategy of staff in the hospital. The cycle commences with a systematic consultation to identify the learning needs of the staff, followed by course planning, delivery and evaluation. Specialized Nursing Services were formed in order to cater problems like lack of skill and competency of staff for specialized services, increase in Average Length Of Stay of patient due to adverse disease conditions, delay in medication due to ineffective cannulation, failure to recognize early signs and symptoms of deterioration in patient's condition, delay in shifting patients from ward/ ICU /OT/diagnostic areas......

Keywords: Training, Specialized Services, Time Management, Skill Development, Patient Satisfaction, and Empowerment of Nurses.

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Abstract: Aim and Objective: A study aims to explore the impact of the transition period on the experience of new graduate nurses in Al Baha region on Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methodology:A cross-sectional exploratory, descriptive design was employed among all new graduate Saudi nurses (ninety five nurses) who were working as registered nurses in nine public hospitals in Al Baha region for 6 months maximum. Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey was used for data collection. Results:The present study results reveal that more than one-half of study subjects performed Chest tube care, End-of-Life care and Vent care........

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Abstract: Background: Postoperative pain is among the main concerns of the patients under solid tumor surgery and it is one of the most challenging clinical problems for the health care providers in acute care setting. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of protocol for pain control on clinical outcomes of patients with solid tumor.Subject and Method: A quasi- experimental research studywasconducted in the Intensive Care Unit; Surgery Department at Tanta Cancer Center affiliated to the Ministry of Health, Tanta, Egypt. The sample was consisted of 40 adult patients and fulfilling the inclusive criteria, Oral and written consent was obtained from patients and/or their families after the explanation of the study purpose. They divided into two equal groups: Group 1: Study group received protocol........

Keywords: foot reflexology,pain control, patient outcomes, solid tumor:

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Abstract: Inter-personal collaboration is is practiced in providing a professional and comprehensive health service with an effective collaboration among professionals, patients,and health team in making any decision,based on patients'needs for increasing their safety. Objective: The objective of the research was to identify the influence of reinforcing nurse-doctor professional collaboration on patient safety target at RSUP H. Adam Malik, Medan. Method: The research used quasi-experimental method with non-equivalentcontrol group pre-post test design. The samples were 44 nurses and 44 doctors, taken by using non-probability sampling with consecutive sampling technique. The hypothesis was tested by using non-parametric with Spearman Rho statistic tests. Research Result:........

Keywords: Inter-professional Collaboration, Patient Safety Target, Nurse and Doctor

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Abstract: Background:- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world's leading killer, accounting for 16.7 million or 29.2 per cent of total global deaths in 2003. CVD alone accounts for one-quarter of all deaths in low mortality low-income countries. Non-communicable diseases such as cancers, neuro psychiatric and cardiovascular diseases now kill greater numbers of people in the lower-income countries than they do in high-income countries. Electrocardiograms are interpreted by Physicians and Nurses in many specialties, including cardiology, internal medicine, family practice, and emergency medicine. Interpretative skills vary among specialists .An adequate knowledge base should include the ability to define, recognize, and understand the basic pathophysiology of certain electrocardiographic abnormalities.........

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Abstract: A quasi experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding urinary tract infection [UTI] & its prevention among adolescent girls in selected senior secondary schools. The sample consisting of 140 adolescent girls. Adolescent girls were selected by using simple random sampling. The tool comprised of structured self administered questionnaire. The post was conducted after one week. The data obtained were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean score of post test knowledge 32.77 (91.03%) was apparently higher than the mean score of pre test knowledge score 16.60 (46.11%), suggesting that the structured teaching programme was effective in increasing the knowledge of the adolescent girls regarding urinary tract infection [UTI] & its prevention. The mean difference 16.17 between pre test and post test knowledge score of the adolescent girls was found to be significant.

Key words: urinary tract infection [UTI] & its prevention, adolescent girls, quasi experimental study.

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Abstract: The quality of Tuberculosis (TB) laboratory diagnosis and effective treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis is dependent on the accessibility of TB patient to diagnosis and the quality of the sputum sample tested. This study assessed the impact of sputum samples logistics coordination on TB diagnosis in Nigeria. This laboratory-based descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja – Nigeria, using a questionnaire to collect information from 32 laboratory personnel in all 16 GeneXpert laboratories in Abuja. Data was quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed through the use of tables and figures. Descriptive data analysis was carried out with SPSS version 24 and Microsoft Excel version 2016.The study found that sputum samples are being handled by the right set of professionals........

Keywords: Sputum, 3PL, logistics, Tuberculosis, diagnosis.

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Abstract: Eye is a compact organ of sense of sight. Sight is an important indicator of health and quality of life. Eye is the most precious human organ for the function of vision, expression and beauty. Vision is an integral part of effective communication and learning. Good vision is an important part of education. A child's eyes are always use in the classroom for reading, computer usage and chalkboard work. Aim: To assess the knowledge on refractive errors and related risk factorsof schoolchildren in selected government schools, Tirupati. To associated the level of knowledge with their selected socio demographic variables regarding refractive errors of school children. Method: Total 100 sampleswere taken systematic random sampling technique. Data was collected by structured questionnaire.........

Key words: Refractive errors, school children, government schools

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Abstract: Cesarean delivery is a major abdominal surgery associated with some changes in the autonomic nervous system post-operatively, which lead to decreasing intestinal motility, delay of bowel function and postoperative ileus. Gum chewing is an inexpensive, safe and non-medicinal therapy option to provide the advantages of early stimulation of the intestinal function after cesarean delivery. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of chewing sugar free gum on intestinal function after cesarean section. Method: A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Sample:A purposive sample of 200 primiparous women was taken immediately after cesarean section.Setting:The study was carried out at University and Teaching Hospital at Shebin El-Kom. Instruments: A structured interviewing questionnaire, Post-operative intestinal function parameters.......

Keywords: Cesarean Section (CS), Chewing Gum, Intestinal Function

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