African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2756-3332 Vol. 9 (1), pp. 001-007, January, 2021. © International Scholars Journals

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Risky sexual behaviour among undergraduates in Rivers State, Nigeria: A descriptive survey

Eunice O. Osuala¹, Oluebubechukwu A. Udi¹, Basil N. Ogbu¹ and Idang N. Ojong²

¹Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

²Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Accepted 03 January, 2021

Abstract 

The concern to explore risky sexual behaviour among youths has been on the increase in Nigeria following frequent reports of sexual abuse among young people. The aim of the survey is to determine the practice of risky sexual behaviour among students of tertiary institutions. Cross-sectional survey was conducted using a questionnaire adapted from World Health Organisation survey instrument to collect data on the practice of risky sexual behaviours among year one and year two Medical and Nursing undergraduate students at two tertiary institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria. A total of 280 participants were randomly selected. Descriptive analysis and multiple regression was carried out using SPSS version 21.0, statistical significance was p value of ≤ 0.05. About 33.6% of the participants reported to have had sexual contact prior to this survey. About 14.9% of this number had first intercourse at age ≤15 while over 44% have ≤3 lifetime sexual partners. In addition, only 29.8% recently had intercourse in the last two to six months. Undergraduates engage in risky sexual behaviours and there is need for continuous and intensified public health strategies on health education and reproductive health services to address the sexual and reproductive health needs of undergraduate students.

Keywords: Risky sexual behaviours, practice, undergraduate students, youth, tertiary institutions.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2756-3332 Vol. 9 (1), pp. 001-008, January, 2021. © International Scholars Journals

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Effect of shared kangaroo care on preterm infant twins’ cardiorespiratory, oxygenation and thermal responses

Amel M. Abouelfettoh¹* and Susan M. Ludington-Hoe²

¹King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, College of Nursing, Saudi Arabia.

²Pediatric Nursing, Frances Payne School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, USA.

Accepted 21 October, 2020

Abstract

Kangaroo Care (KC) is practiced in Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) rather frequently but predominantly with mothers of single infant. Mothers of twins often expressed a desire to do KC with their twins. Simultaneously holding both twins is called Shared Kangaroo Care (SKC). Two previous case studies of SKC could be found and have encouraged the practice of SKC prior to sufficient evidence of acceptable cardiorespiratory and thermal responses. The current study describes the effects of SKC on preterm twins’ cardio-respiratory and thermal responses to SKC and test the correlation between infant’s skin temperature and maternal breast temperature. Five triads were recruited. Thus, data from 10 infants and five mothers (5 triads) were collected. Infant Heart rate (HR), Respiratory rate (RR), infant oxygen saturation level (SaO₂), skin temperature and maternal right and left breast temperature were recorded every 30 s during a 5 min baseline (incubator) and during SKC holding period. Majority of infants tolerated SKC well. The Shared KC means for each vital sign did not appear to be clinically different than those obtained during baseline when infants were in separate incubators. The majority of breasts increased their temperature over the course of SKC. Maternal breast temperature means were positively, highly, and significantly correlated to infant skin temperature means during SKC. Further studies with a larger sample and controlled design are merited.

Key words: Twin, kangaroo care, cardio-respiratory, breast temperature.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2756-3332 Vol. 9 (1), pp. 001-007, January, 2021. © International Scholars Journals

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Higher nursing education reforms in High Medical School of Bitola by Bologna declaration

Elizabeta Popova-Ramova¹* and Anastasika Poposka²

¹Department of Physical Therapy and Nurse Education, University “St. Kliment Ohridski” Bitola, Republic of Macedonia.

²Orthopedic Clinic, Medical Faculty, Skopje, University “Ss Cyril and Methodius”, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

Accepted 19 September, 2020

Abstract

Nursing education in Europe and North America was reviewed, together with European Commission directives and regulations and pertinent World Health Organization documents. The new practical models for education are preferred. The aim of our research is to analyze the effect of education of nurses with faculty degree using one actual health activity. A total of 65 students in their third year of theoretical and practical courses were included. We made the evaluation before and after two months of the education. The analyses of the responses in the questionnaire showed a significant increase of the theoretical (p<0.05) and practical knowledge (p<0.01). In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the education, it is necessary to choose an educational model that will offer reflexive information from the students. Choosing current medical topic and following the standards of prevention in treatment is one important segment of the health system in every country.

Key words: Education model, nursing practice, medical standards.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 8 (5), pp. 001-010, May, 2020. © International Scholars Journals

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Pattern of skin lightening cosmetics use and perceived risk of skin cancer among undergraduate students of university of Ibadan, Nigeria

¹Ohaeri Beatrice and ²Ajani Funmi Oluyemi

¹Department of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

²University Health Services, Jaja Clinic, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Accepted 15 August, 2019

Abstract 

Background: Skin lightening cosmetics use has been a practice that cut across various populations across the world and Nigerians have been reported to be the highest users. However, various complications have been documented with prolong use of the product ranging from mild reactions such as exogenous ochronosis to severe cases like skin cancer. The study however assessed the pattern of use of skin lightening cosmetics among the undergraduate students of University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted using a simple random and systematic sampling technique with self-administered questionnaire to 365 respondents who met the eligibility criteria and consented to participate. Statistical analyses were done. Numeric variables were frequencies, percentages, means and Chi-square at p= 0.05. Results: the mean age of the respondents was 20.0 ± 2.93 years. 41.4% of the respondents were aware of the toxic components of skin lightening cosmetics. Although, 45.2% opined they used it ignorantly. About 11.8% claimed they use it in the last 3 months and 36.6% claimed experiencing early symptoms of its adverse effects. Conclusion: About average of the student population ignorantly use cosmetics containing banned chemicals with consequent adverse effects. Policy restricting the use of toxic cosmetics is therefore recommended.

Key words: Pattern, lightening cosmetics, risk, skin cancer, undergraduate students.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 8 (5), pp. 001-004, May, 2020. © International Scholars Journals

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Evaluation of the rationale for assessing student nurses on urine testing by nursing council examiners

Ndie Elkenah Chubike

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: 07066789961.

Accepted 25 January, 2020

Abstract

This study aimed at evaluating the rationale for assessing student nurses on urine testing by the nursing council examiners, was carried out using questionnaire. The council examiners were located at nursing conferences and were randomly selected. The results show that most of the respondents exhibited poor knowledge of blood glucose levels and their rationale for examining the student on urine glucose were based on residual knowledge and old practices. Massive education of nurses on the use of blood glucose monitoring and further study on the knowledge of council examiners on the other areas on which they examine the students must be evaluated to enhance further generation nurses.

Key words: Rationale for assessing, students nurses, urine glucose test, nursing council examiners.

African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ISSN 2198-4638 Vol. 8 (5), pp. 001-007, May, 2020. © International Scholars Journals

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Perceived relative factors influencing nurses’ practice of health promotion for women in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

P. E. Samson-Akpan*, O. B. Edet, I. I. Akpabio and E. F. Asuquo

Department of Nursing Science, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. *Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: +2348023799858.

Accepted 22 January, 2020

Abstract

Socio-cultural factors negate the health of women. Therefore, health promotion as a focus of nursing practice aimed at capitalizing on the inherent capacities of women to establish health priorities, goals and strategies to improve their health. A descriptive survey with the purpose of ascertaining the influence of culture, social and health policies on nurses’ practice of health promotion was undertaken. Three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A sample of one hundred and thirty six nurses participated in the study. A validated questionnaire with a test-retest reliability coefficient (r) of 0.79 was used for data collection. Correlation analysis was carried out to test hypotheses. The results revealed that 132 (97.1%) participants were female with a mean (SD) age of 40 ± 7.29. Many participants 58 (42.6%) perceived that social policies have high influence on their practice of health promotion. The results also showed significant negative correlation between culture and practice of health promotion (R=-0.532; p = 0.01) while the practice of health promotion was significantly and positively correlated with social policies (R = 0.515; p = 0.01). It was recommended that negative cultural practices be addressed through social policies and health education of women on negative cultural practices in order to enhance the practice of health promotion for them.

Key words: Culture, health policy, health promotion, nursing practice of health promotion for women, social policies.