iosr-JNHS   Volume-9 ~ Issue-6 ~ Nov. – Dec. 2020

Abstract: Objective. The objective of the study was toassess predictors and prevalence of unplanned teenage pregnancy in Vihiga county. Design. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Setting. The study was carried out in Vihiga County Sample. The target population was teenagers attending ANC clinic. Participants were sampled using simple random sampling (n = 40) Analysis. Data wasanalyzed through descriptive statistics and chi square test of independence. Main outcome measures. Pregnancy state, demographic factors and knowledgeResults. Majority of the respondents unemployed or students (n= 12, 30%), with an education level of secondary school level (n=22, 55%). Majority of respondents were of age bracket 14-16 years (n=20, 50 %). 83% of the teenagers reported that the pregnancy was unplanned. 70% of the respondents were aware of family planning, while only 37% reported....

Keywords: Teenage pregnancy, factors, young people, Vihiga county, Kenya

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Abstract: Objective. The objective of the study was to assess the determinants of foot related complications among diabetic patients at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and referral hospital. Design. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional studySetting. The study was conducted at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and referral Hospital (JOOTRH), located in Kisumu County Sample. The study utilized simple random method. The study therefore proposed to use 100 patients. The sample was picked through random simple method. The type 2 diabetic patients who came to the diabetic clinic and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria was picked (n = 81) Analysis. Data wasanalyzed through descriptive statistics, Chi square test of independence and logistic regression. Main outcome measures. Diabetes self-management knowledge and demographic characteristics Results.The respondents were asked to indicate their background characteristics based on the age group, gender, marital status and the level of.....

Keywords: Knowledge, Type 2 diabetes, NCDs, complications, Kisumu county, JOOTRH, Kenya, Patients

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Abstract: Objective. The purpose of the study was to assess the risk factors associated with neonatal deaths in Kericho Referral Hospital. Design. This retrospective cohort study adopted a Descriptive Correlation design Setting. The study is conducted in Kericho county referral hospital, Kericho County Sample. This comprised of files of total neonates who died at KCRH before 28 days of life that occurred during the study period (n = 110) Analysis. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize qualitative data. Main outcome measures. Risk factors for neonatal deaths Results. The study found out that majority of admitted neonates were preterm. It was found out that preterm birth and neonatal deaths relate together since preterm normally have underdeveloped organs hence are at a higher risk of experiencing complications. Also, preterm are at higher risk of respiratory distress, severe birth asphyxia, infections, hypothermia. Also, small gestation age and neonatal deaths relate together in that small gestation age are prone....

Key Word:Risk factors, neonatal deaths, Kericho county, Kenya

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Abstract: Corona virus has influenced the life and health of more than 49.5 million people over the world claiming over 1.25 millon lives as of November 2020. This pandemic has overpowered and exhausted many countries' medical services system and obviously, influencedfront line health care providers likedoctors, nurses, physical therapists, etc battling on the bleeding edges to protect the lives of everybody affected. This paper investigates the role that nurses play and how we as a society help and support them along with assisting in developing conventions and plans to improve their readiness to respond to such health care crisis in future. Subsequently, this integrative audit......

Key Word: Nursing Science, COVID-19, SARS-COV-2, Corona Virus, Role of nursing, Healthcare

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Abstract: Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been emerged as a challenging public health issue in worldwide. It is the third largest increase of any major cause of death in the United States. In Bangladesh, CKD prevalence was 9.9% according to C-G equation and 7.2% according to MDRD study equation.Therefore researcher conducted this study to explore the characteristics of chronic kidney Disease patients in Bangladesh. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of patients with chronic kidney disease. Methodology: A descriptive study design was carried out by face to face interview and hospital record. One hundred and twenty participants were conveniently recruited from a tertiary level hospital in Bangladesh. Characteristics of kidney disease were identified using Socio-Demographic Questionnaire (SDQ-11), Clinical Characteristics Questionnaire (CCQ-17) and Health Behavioural Questionnaire (HBQ-3). Data were analyzed by descriptive statistic.......

Key Word: CKD, Characteristics, Risk factors.

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Abstract: Nurses play an important role in confirming the finest care provided to ensure patients' safety. Nursing is extant to all stages of surgery; the perioperative; operative and postoperative period, which being considered the essential group and agent of change for the transformation of the health system to make it safer. Surgical mistakes may start before operation until the patient discharge from operating room that may cause many postoperative complications and threaten patient's life. Aim of the study: to evaluate the effect of World Health Organizational Surgical Checklist Application on Patients' Safety and Postoperative Complications. Design: Quasi-experimental design was used to test the research hypothesis. Subjects: A purposive sample of 200 patients were divided randomly and alternatively into two equal groups 100 patients(study and control group): For study group (I): implementation of modified World......

Key Word: World Health Organizational Surgical Checklist; Patients' Safety; Postoperative Complications.

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Abstract: Background: Cancer pain is aserious and feared consequence syndrome in cancer patients. Appropriate cancer pain management is the cornerstone of symptom management for patient with cancer. Nurses are the professional who spend more time with patient than others health care team and has a vital role on assessment and practice of cancer pain management. Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess cancer pain management by nurses at a cancer hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods:A descriptive study design was carried out among conveniently selected sample of 120 registered nurses. The data was collected by using Cancer Pain Management Questionnaire (17items) in 5 point (0-4) rating scale with Cronbach's Alpha was .70. Data were analyzed by both descriptive and inferential such as t test, Correlation and ANOVA statistics.......

Key Word: Cancer Pain, Pain Management, Oncology Nurses, Nursing Practice, Barriers.

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Abstract: Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of simulation in an undergraduate BSN nursing program following a quality improvement (QI) initiative. Methods: Using a mixed-method design, students at all levels of the nursing program completed the Simulation Effectiveness Tool - Modified (SET-M) after each simulation experience during each semester over two calendar years at a small Midwestern university. The tool included 19 items that use a 3-point Likert-scale, two demographic questions, and one qualitative question. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed. Results: The students' perception of simulation effectiveness is rated high across the curriculum. The results of this survey indicate the improvements made in simulation in the program were successful. Debriefing is an area of strength, while pre-briefing is an area that shows additional improvements can be made.......

Key Word: Nursing Education, Simulation, Quality Improvement, SET-M, Pre-briefing

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