African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN: 2756-3332 Vol. 11 (3), pp. 001-013, March, 2023. © International Scholars Journals

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Ethiopia's Textile Industry: Challenges and Opportunities for ArbaMinch Textile Company

R. Renjith Kumar

School of Management Studies, Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India. E-mail: [email protected].

Accepted 25 January, 2023

Abstract

This study aims to identify the causes of turnover of employees in ArbaMinch Textile Company, Ethiopia. It focuses on the gender, age, experience and departmental analysis to find out the factors that induces employees for turnover. A sample of 138 employees is taken for the study. The study shows that the turnover of employees is mainly due to low salary. There is also a lack of good relationship between superior and subordinate, training, recognition of job, evaluation of job performance, proper direction, promotion and participation in decision-making. These factors have affected the satisfaction which resulted in the lack of commitment of the employees. This led the way for increased turnover in the organization. Moreover it is also tested and proved that turnover is more from experienced, high performing male employees. Appropriate suggestions are provided for the organization for enhancing the commitment of the employees and to minimize labour turnover.

Key words: Turn over issues, ArbaMinch, textile company, Ethiopia.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN: 2756-3332 Vol. 11 (2), pp. 001-008, February, 2023. © International Scholars Journals

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Assessing Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care in Federal Tertiary Hospitals: A Study in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria

Ehiemere Ijeoma O.¹*, Nwaneri Ada ¹, Iheanacho Peace¹ and Akpati V.²

¹Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria.

²Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.

Accepted 11 January, 2023

Abstract

The satisfaction of patients with the care they receive from healthcare providers has become one of the most important approaches to the measurement of the quality of care in recent times as against the predominantly clinical and administrative approaches. This is because patients’ satisfaction could serve as index for compliance and non-compliance with care regimen. The study was to determine helpless patients’ satisfaction with quality of care received at tertiary hospitals in Enugu. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. A total population of 105 helpless patients (those that need assistance with the activities of daily living) were studied. Tools for data collection were questionnaire and interview guide. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results showed that helpless patients were satisfied with physical and psychological care but satisfaction with spiritual care was marginal. Nurses seemed to lack skills for meeting spiritual needs of the patients. Patients’ satisfaction with nurses attitude was marginally positive. The study showed that there was need for improvement in the care nurses provide for helpless patients in the spiritual dimension. Opportunities for continuing education programme in spiritual care and in interpersonal relationship need to be addressed.

Key words: Helpless patients, satisfaction, quality, nursing care, tertiary hospitals.