Research Papers/Topics in Nursing and Nursing Science

FACTORS INFLUENCING CHILD ADOPTION AMONG WOMEN WITH INFERTILITY IN THE BAWKU MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT Having a child is an essential part of every marriage especially in a typical Ghanaian society where children are required for the continuity of lineage. Child adoption provides an alternative for having children and can be used to meet the needs of women who are unable to produce their own children. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing child adoption among women with infertility in the Bawku Municipality. The study was a qualitative research with an explo...

THEORY-PRACTICE GAP: PERCEPTIONS OF NURSE FACULTY AND NURSING STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AND CLINICIANS IN TAMALE TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT The overall goal of this research work was to explore the understanding of theorypractice gap from the perspective of nurse faculty and nursing students in University for Development Studies, and clinicians in Tamale Teaching Hospital. Despite several attempts by nurse faculty and clinicians to address the theorypractice gap, it remains a central issue in both nursing education and practice. Most of the initiatives to bridge the theory-practice gap have evolved in geographic areas su...

EXPERIENCES OF MOTHERS WITH PRETERM BABIES ON SUPPORT SERVICES IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT TECHIMAN HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Hospitalization of a preterm baby presents significant burden to parents especially the mother. This study explored the experiences of mothers of preterm babies on support services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Techiman Holy Family Hospital. The study utilised an explorative descriptive qualitative case study design with homogenous purposive sampling of mothers of preterm babies admitted in the NICU. In-depth interviews were conducted with a semi-structured interv...

FACTORS AFFECTING UTILIZATION OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN NORTH GONJA DISTRICT OF GHANA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

ABSTRACT In Ghana, fertility rates continue to vary widely; ranging from 2.5 children per woman in the Greater Accra region to 6.8 children in the Northern Region. Moreover, the use of any contraceptive method is highest among women in the Volta Region (32%) and lowest among women in the Northern Region (11%).Using a qualitative explorative descriptive design, this study explores the factors affecting contraceptive utilization among married women in the reproductive age group (15 – 49 years...

THE ROLE OF THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT AND SUPERVISION IN STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION WITH ROTATION PRACTICE EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

ABSTRACT Clinical rotation experience is an integral part of the nursing curriculum and crucial component of nursing education, which transforms theoretical knowledge to practice. However, due to the complex nature of the clinical learning environment as a social entity, it often influences student-learning experience. This study was to assess the role of clinical learning environment and supervision in Nursing and Midwifery students’ satisfaction with rotation practice experience in Univer...

INDIGENOUS NEWBORN CARE PRACTICES AMONG PRIMIPAROUS MOTHERS IN THE EAST MAMPRUSI DISTRICT, GHANA.

ABSTRACT Most often, newborns are considered to be a source of joy to the family especially their mothers. However, the survival of these babies depends on the kind of care they receive. Therefore, mothers try as much as possible to provide the best of care for their babies and the cultural beliefs and practices of the mothers play a vital role in shaping child care attitudes. The Theory of Planned Behaviour guided this study to explore indigenous newborn care (INC) practices among primiparou...

POSTOPERATIVE PAIN EXPERIENCE OF MEN AFTER UROLOGICAL SURGERY AT THE KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Post-operative pain (POP) is a global phenomenon of concern, associated with Genito-urinary surgeries and has multidimensional effect. The study aimed at exploring the POP experiences of men after urological surgery at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The qualitative exploratory-descriptive design was used with twelve (12) participants purposively sampled. One-on-one interviews were conducted with a semi-structured interview guide and audiotaped. The interviews were transcribed verbatim a...

EXPERIENCES OF POSTNATAL MOTHERS WITH STILLBIRTH IN THE EAST MAMPRUSI DISTRICT

ABSTRACT Stillbirth (SB) is a global issue; an estimated 2.6 million SB occur in a year. The highest rate of SB is recorded in Africa. Data on the postnatal experiences of mothers who have had SB in Ghana is lacking. The purpose of this study was to explore the postnatal mother’s experience of SB in the East Mamprusi District of the Northern region of Ghana. Exploratory descriptive design was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling method was used to recruit fourteen (14) participants who...

ASSESSING NURSE-PARENT COMMUNICATION AMONG NURSES/MIDWIVES IN ACCRA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT An important component of professional nursing practice which expresses the relationship among nurses/midwives and parents in the care of the neonate is a good communication between the nurses/midwives and parents. The hospitalization of an Infant to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) inevitably causes anxiety amongst parents. The communication between nurses/midwives and parents is a critical component of the support system available to parents which can help reduce stress among ...

QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH EYE AMPUTATION IN MURTALA MUHAMMED SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, KANO

ABSTRACT Eye amputation is a destructive eye surgery (DES) that could be partial or complete removal of eyeball. Though it is destructive, but the goal is to protect human eyes against ophthalmic sympathetic risk and save patients’ lives. The model used was Ferrell et al. (1995) on quality of life, the tool included variables; physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being that determine quality of life. The study sought to determine the quality of life of patients who have underg...

DETERMINANTS OF ESSENTIAL NEWBORN CARE PRACTICES AMONG POSTNATAL WOMEN IN BAWKU MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT Globally, an estimated 2.7 million deaths, approximately 45% of under-five deaths occurred in the neonatal period in 2015. This trend led to the inability of many countries to achieve the Millennium Development Goal four (MDG 4) by 2015; hence the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many studies have concluded that poor newborn care accounts for high levels of newborn deaths in low-middle income countries. This study therefore investigated the determinants of Es...

CHALLENGES OF NURSES IN MANAGING TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS AT THE HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL, TECHIMAN B/A.

ABSTRACT Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that occurs when the human body is not able to produce enough of the hormone insulin or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. It is estimated that 6.3% Ghanaians are affected with diabetes of which 90 – 95% are with Type II diabetes. In Ghana however, there are limited trained staff as well as inadequate equipment to provide quality care to people living with diabetes. This study therefore explored the challenges of nu...

EXPERIENCES OF COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC NURSES IN THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTY: A STUDY IN THE ACCRA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT This study sought to explore the experiences of Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPNs) in the discharge of their duty. An exploratory descriptive qualitative design was used in this study. The study was conducted in the Accra Metropolis. Thirteen participants working in the six districts of the Community Psychiatric Units of Ayawaso, Osu-Koltey, Ablekuma, Okai-koi, LEKMA, and Ashiedu-Keteke in the Accra Metropolis were used. Purposive sampling method was used to select participants with...

EXPERIENCES OF ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH HIV AT THE FEVERS UNIT, KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL

ABSTRACT Living with Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is challenging for any person especially during the period of adolescence. Many studies suggest that the services rendered in resource limited-countries do not meet the specific needs of adolescents living with HIV because little is known about their experiences. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of adolescents living with HIV and receiving treatment, care, and support at the Fevers Unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Ho...

EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH STROKE IN THE ACCRA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT Stroke has a devastating effect on young adults between the ages of 18-45years. In Ghana, there is paucity of research in stroke among young people, but stroke is said to be increasing among younger age groups of adults less than 45 years; forming greater than 30% of strokes seen and at a higher mortality rate. This research was conducted in Accra, Ghana, to explore the experiences of Young Adults (18-45years) living with stroke. A qualitative explorative descriptive design was used ...


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