African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (7), pp. 565-570, September, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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An appraisal of the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self examination among university female nursing undergraduates and the factors that affect their practice of BSE

*Onyeka Micheal, Hakeem Daniel and Adu Idiagbon

Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria.

E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 25 August, 2015

Abstract

This study was a cross sectional descriptive survey that assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self examination (BSE) among university female nursing undergraduates. It also identified the factors that affected their practice of BSE. The total population of the female students (200) was used. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire and descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. Fifty-eight percent of the respondents were between the ages of 21-25 years, 29% between 16-20 years while only 13% were between 26-30 years. Majority of them were Christians and single (88 and 85% respectively. Majority of the respondents had good knowledge of breast cancer and BSE as 84% knew that it has familial tendencies and 77% knew it can be caused by oral contraceptives. They also knew the symptoms such as discharge from the nipple (92%), change in the skin of the breast (80%), pain in the breast (80%) and swelling in the breast (68%). Majority (90%) knew about mammography and BSE (90%) as detection methods. Majority of the respondents (95%) knew how to do BSE, while 5% did not know how to do BSE. The respondents had a positive attitude towards BSE (Overall Mean ≥ 2.5). Most of the respondents (32%) affirmed that they examine their breasts after menstruation and (68%) anytime they felt like. Respondents identified forgetfulness, procrastination, laziness, lack of time, fear of discovering a lump, no trust in their practice ability as factors affecting their practice of BSE.

Key words: Breast cancer, breast self examination, knowledge, practice, female nursing undergraduates.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (7), pp. 571-577, September, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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A study of first time mothers’ perception and their relation to the baby associated with how they responded to the "mother to infant relation and feelings"

*Bergman Alfred, Nobel Henrik and Bergling Anderson

Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

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

Accepted 18 August, 2015

Abstract

Mothers’ perception of their relationship with their baby might affect sensitive parenting. This study aimed to explore first time mothers’ feelings for and their relation to the baby associated with how they responded to the “mother to infant relation and feelings (MIRF) scale” as a step in the validation process of the scale. Interviews with ten first-time mothers, three days after birth, were performed, using open questions followed by questions directly from the MIRF scale items. An inductive and deductive approach inspired by the “Think aloud” method guided the study. Results describe main category; New mothers bewilderment and anticipation which contained four categories; Natural and great but mixed, Maternal instinct and kinship, Ability and expectations and Not yet for real. When mothers responded to MIRF scale items they describe talking to their baby which they did not in their open answers. Answering the MIRF scale helped mothers in differentiating between their own mixed feelings of becoming mothers and their relation to and feelings for the baby. The MIRF scale appears valid in reflecting important aspects of mothers’ feelings for and relation to their baby. The MIRF scale could be used in research and when evaluating care routines as well as in dialogue with new mothers to support mother-to-infant interactions.

Key words: Maternal feeling assessment, becoming a mother, motherhood, childbirth, professional support, validity.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (7), pp. 496-500, September, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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A study on the prevalence rates of backache and occupational stress among nurses

*Mohammed lucas, Ali O. Haddad-Abel and Hassan B. Velayati

Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medical Sciences , Payame Noor University, Iran.

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

Accepted 8 August, 2015

Abstract

To gain more insight into the prevalence rates of backache and to determine the relation between occupational stress among the Nurses. In this cross-sectional study a questionnaire was carried out among 400 nursing personnel in three general hospitals in Amol, Iran. The questionnaire had 3 sections: demographic information, psychosocial stress related to work, and of psychological stress related to work. The annual prevalence was 80% of the cases. Results indicated that, there was a significant relationship between low back pain and female gender (OR=2.8), exercise (OR=0.4), height (OR=1.06) and weight (OR=1.4). Also a significant relationship existed between LBP relationship with colleagues (OR=1.8) and hastiness at work (OR=0.6). Out findings show that low back pain was common and a serious problem among nurses. Moreover, we found positive association between low back pain and job stresses.

Key words: Low back pain, demographic factors, psychological, psychosocial, nurses.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (7), pp. 508-516, September, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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A study of  the conditions of work on nurses' daily and social lives in Adana City of Turkey 

*Beyazit Özoğuz, Nurgül Akdoğan and Gökhan N. Üzümcü 

Department of Pediatrics Nursing, Faculty of Health, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey.

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

Accepted 25 August, 2015

Abstract

This study is performed in order to specify the working conditions and the issues of the nurses working in Adana City of Turkey at Çukurova University Balcalı Hospital; and to examine the effects of these on their family, daily and social lives. This was a descriptive study applied by distributing the survey form on 15.02.2008 to 238 nurses, which was prepared by benefitting from the literature; and by asking them to fill in the form voluntarily and recollecting the forms back. 55.9% of the nurses are married, 45.4% have license degree, 37.4% have associate degree and the average age is 39.4±5. Their term of employment is 10.09±7.45. Nurses stated that standing on duty effected their family lives (62.6%), social lives (60.9%), daily lives (60.5%), and they had problems from the point of children (76.5%). The most common reasons of complaint from the nurses during their daily lives were determined as follows: very tiring (76.5%), promotion facilities are limited (50.4%), needs extreme attention (42.4%), the given responsibility does not match with the level of the authority (40.8%) and there is a conflict between the working life, family duties and responsibilities (36.1%). The marital status of the nurses and its effect on the daily life (p<0.005) and on the social life (p<0.005) were found meaningful. The working conditions of the nurses need to be improved. Advanced researches may be suggested in order to meet the expectations of the nurses they have before starting their professions.

Key words: Family life, working on shift, occupational problems, nursing.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (7), pp. 541-544, September, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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A study of the changing health care environment so as to meet patients’needs and expectations

*Kao Ma Jijia, Han Su-mei and Sang Ziying

Department of Neurosurgery, Minzu University of China, Beijing, China.

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

Accepted 14 August, 2015

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore patients’ perceptions of quality nursing care. Under the changing health care environment, more emphasis is placed on patient-centered care. To meet patients’ needs and expectations, patients’ perceptions of quality nursing care must be given more concern; thus, 440 patients (purposive sample) in 18 inpatient nursing units in a China hospital were selected. A questionnaire on the perception of quality nursing care scale was distributed to patients to find out the level of quality care perceived by them. Using descriptive statistics to analyze patients’ data, the overall mean score and each category mean score of the quality of nursing care as perceived by patients were at a high level. Patients perceived the highest mean score in the category of progress of the nursing process, while they perceived the lowest in preconditions for care. Also, it was observed that quality nursing care presented a challenge for nursing administrators to develop strategies for improving nursing care in those categories where patients had lower quality nursing care than others, such as psychological support or the nurse’s sense of humor.

Key words: Patients’ perceptions, nursing care, quality nursing.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 2 (7), pp. 545-547, September, 2015. © International Scholars Journals

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A study of the effect of obstetric fistula and the challenges on women who lack the means to access quality maternal care

*Tenzing H. Gurung, Hari E. Malla and Pasang B. Sherpa

Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Purbanchal University, Biratnagar, Nepal.

E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 16 August, 2015

Abstract

Obstetric fistula is a devastating and preventable tragedy that primarily affects young, poor women who lack the means to access quality maternal care. Women living with fistula are constantly wet from the leaking of urine and often experience genital ulceration, infections and a humiliating odor. About 20% of women with fistula also develop unilateral or bilateral foot drop that limits their day-to-day activities. They are typically shunned by their partners, families and communities because they are considered unclean, and many live in nearly complete isolation. Without financial support, many women with fistula are forced to beg for their living, and they are especially vulnerable to malnutrition and violence.

Key words: Women, living with, obstretic fistula, preventive measure.