This research work investigated workplace violence among nurses in public and private healthcare facilities in Port Harcourt. The study sample comprised of 228 nurses and the method of sampling was purposive sampling. A structured questionnaire developed by the International Labo...
Health financing is a core component of healthcare systems that has an impact on the performance of the overall health system, like delivery and accessibility to primary care. A well-established and implemented health financing system could serve as a remedy to address these issu...
Aim: This paper examines the legal framework of traditional and alternative medicine in the Gambia and the risk and benefits associated with regulated and unregulated professions. Methods: The author reviews the healthcare laws in the Gambia that have a direct and indirect link...
Oluwaseun R. Omole, Debra U. Okeh, Isaiah O. Abali, Olufunmi A. I. Otuka, Lisa I. Eweputanna, Patricia I. Ejikem, Ngozichukwu C. Ekeleme, Perpetua O. Nnemelu, Irene U. Okeke & Augustine I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2023
Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of primary healthcare workers regarding tuberculosis (TB), its prevention and control measures, and standard precautions. Methodology: This study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive research design to describe the le...
In Uganda, malnutrition remains a serious health and welfare problem affecting the under-five children to whom it contributes significantly to mortality and morbidity. The study was done to identify the factors predisposing children under five years to malnutrition at Kampala Int...
Introduction: The standard of nursing education in Ghana is frequently brought to focus by stakeholders in the educational industry. This is obviously due to the emphasis placed on education by every nation as a means of economic, social and political development. The public outc...
Introduction: Maternal and child health is a crucial indicator of the overall health of a population. In Nigeria, there is a high rate of maternal and child mortality, with the majority of these deaths being preventable. Midwives play an essential role in providing care during pr...
Background: Nutrition is an important factor in the ageing process and a significant contributor to future health. The ageing process involves physiologic changes that affect appetite, digestion and body composition. Chronic diseases and chronic conditions in the elderly populati...
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated death about 18 million lives each year [1]. Engagement in mitigation is important in the effectiveness of the programmed that reduce the mortality rate and improve quality of h...
Aprille Ann A. Acosta, Ma. Theresa Salinda, Jennifer C. Padual, Jonathan S. Cañares, Daryl Jake S. Fornolles, Ephraim C. Mirafuentes & Jocelyn B. Hipona·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2023
Background: A substantial risk factor for cardiovascular disease mortality and morbidity is obesity, which are the leading cause of death internationally. For many years, the first-line treatment for obesity has been lifestyle adjustments, such as diet control, exercise, and beha...