ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION - Health, as defined by the World Health Organisation is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity. Health Seeking Behaviours refers to those actions undertaken by individuals to find appropriate solutions in response to illness or health problems. STIs are estimated to constitute one of the ten main health challenges in developing countries responsible for the loss of healthy life years. OBJECTIVES -This...
ABSTRACT A significant proportion of people in semi-arid regions depend on climate variables and agroecosystem services to sustain their livelihoods. These livelihoods are threatened by the deterioration of agroecosystem services and climate variability. Recently, many communities exhibit low levels of adaptive capacity due to maladaptation and the lack of understanding of the patterns of vulnerabilities. This study examined the scope and nature of vulnerability and adaptation strategies of s...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to ascertain the relationship between age parity, breastfeeding practices, mode of delivery, occupation of mother and postpartum obesity. This study was carried out in three (3) Primary Health Centers, a Federal Medical centre (FMC), and Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH) all in Yenagoa, Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A total of 400 postpartum mothers of 18-49years were randomly selected and questionnaires were administered...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of leadership style on quality healthcare delivery at the Margret Marquart Catholic Hospital in the Volta Region of Ghana. A descriptive cross-sectional design utilising a quantitative approach was employed for the study. Utilising a convenient sampling technique, one hundred and ten staff nurses from the Hospital were sampled. Analysis of data was carried out with the use of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPS...
Abstract Introduction: malnutrition in children has become a major public health issue accounting for about 30% of mortality among under-five children worldwide. Bilateral pitting oedema of nutritional origin or a mid-upper-arm circumference of less than 110mm in children age 1-5years are ways to identify the presence of Severe Acute Malnutrition. Children with SAM do not only turn to be susceptible to diseases and death but may be likely to have abnormal cognitive development, poor performan...
ABSTRACT Background: Skills laboratory is one of the most important components in nursing education as it bridges the gap between theory and practice among nursing students. Objectives: Assessment of skills laboratory implementation readiness and associated student’s clinical performance on neonatal resuscitation among diploma nursing schools in Tanzania. Methodology: The study employed quantitative approach with cross-sectional research design. The sample size was 384 students from four...
ABSTRACT Background: Antenatal care services are amongst of determinants of maternal anemia during pregnancy. Maternal anemia is rated as a first indirect cause of maternal and neonatal death. This accounts for 50% of all pregnant women with inadequate ANC services utilization due to the lack of getting iron supplements during pregnancy. This study intended to assess the influence of ANC services utilization on prevention of anemia and its associated obstetric immediate outcomes among pregna...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Properfilling of partograph improve the quality of obstetric care through early detection of labor related complications and hence reduce maternal and neonatal complications. Appropriate utilization of partograph during labor can significantly reduce the rate of maternal mortality related to labor and delivery.
ABSTRACT Background: Modes of delivery (birth of a baby) are spontaneous vaginal delivery and caesarean section. Throughout the modern obstetric and midwifery practice understanding, vaginal birth is and has been considered to be the preferred mode of delivery while caesarean birth is reserved only when it’s obstetrically indicated to save the life of the mother and/or the unborn baby and therefore, improve obstetric outcomes. The effect of mode of delivery on other outcomes, such as mater...
ABSTRACT Background: Unacceptable high maternal mortality rates remain a major challenge in many low-income countries. Early detection and management of antenatal risk factors and good preparation for birth and emergencies are critical for improved maternal and infant outcomes. The aim of this study was to understand the pattern and level of knowledge on obstetric and newborn danger signs, Individual Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (IBPACR) among pregnant women in Dodoma Munici...
ABSTRACT Background: Children with the cerebral palsy present with lower urinary tract dysfunctions and poor personal hygiene which increases their risk for UTI. As a common infectious cause of morbidity in childhood, UTI may lead to renal scarring, and subsequently hypertension and end-stage kidney disease if it is not appropriately diagnosed and promptly treated. Objective: The study aimed to determine the prevalence, bacterial isolates, antibiotic sensitivity, and predictors of UTI among...
ABSTRACT Background: Tanzania is experiencing the increase burden of Sickle cell disease, with an estimate of 20.6% prevalence Sickle Cell carriers. However, there is no preventive measure has been put in this area by the government; a great focus has been directed in the diagnosis and management and national guideline emphasis on the care of people affected by Sickle Cell Disease. Objective: This study intended to determine the efficacy of premarital genotype screening and counselling on k...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the effect of educational intervention on improving knowledge, attitude, practice and glycemic control among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Tabora Region. A quasi-experimental study was conducted to 165 randomly recruited participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus from different clinics. The mean participants’ age was 54 ±13 years. Of all the participants, female constituted 55.8%. Data were collected in two phases (pre/posttest) through str...
In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is of great public health importance. Understanding the prevalence and infection intensity is important for targeted, evidence-based control strategies. This study aimed at studying the prevalence, intensity, and risk factors of S. mansoni among schoolchildren in the study area. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Busanga and Kibuyi villages. Sampled 513 schoolchildren provided stool specimens which were examined using kato-katz method. Pretested question...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to find out the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy on preoperative anxiety and post-surgical recovery. The study involved forty (40) elective surgical patients of both genders who came in for either a major or minor surgery at the surgical block of the Korle-Bu Teaching hospital. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire interview. The experimental group went through cognitive behavioural therapy, which comprised of cognitive techniques, toget...