Maternal and neonatal health remains a major public health concern, particularly in urban settings where rapid population growth and limited healthcare infrastructure hinder timely access to quality care. One challenge is the occurrence of Born Before Arrival (BBA) deliveries—bir...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1223
Background: Caregiver preparedness for the death of a loved one is increasingly recognized as a critical component of palliative care. In Ghana, cultural taboos, religious beliefs, and limited support systems influence how families approach this process, yet little is known about...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1222
Background: Mental health assessment remains the cornerstone of all mental health professionals caring for people living with mental disorders. Mental health assessment and diagnosis have shifted to general practitioners and community mental health nurses due to the low number of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1220
Background & Objective: Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a prevalent but often overlooked psychological concern, particularly among nulliparous women who lack prior birthing experience. FOC can significantly affect maternal well-being, decision-making, and birth outcomes, contribu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1221
This study investigated the relationship between stress management strategies and the counterproductive work behaviour among nurses in secondary health care facilities in River’s state. The study employed a narrative approach which is a qualitative research method. Findings of th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1219
This study investigates the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Post Basic Nursing Programme at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). The objectives were to assess the extent of ICT usage among students and lecturers and identify key f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1218
There has been criticism in the healthcare facilities in recent years about nurses' lack of job satisfaction, compassion, and care, which has a negative impact on patient outcomes. Recent research has shown how the emotional intelligence of nurses affects both job satisfaction an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1217
Patricia Atagwung Simon-Uriah, Beatrice M. Ohaeri, Rukayat Ejide Oseni, Maureen Dike Frank, Ndidi Aleruchi Onwukwe & Evidence Ngozi Otobo·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2025
Background: Informal caregivers provide the bulk of palliative and end‑of‑life (PEOL) support across settings, yet they face substantial psychological, financial, and physical burden, especially in Nigeria, where formal support is limited and family involvement is high. Objective...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1216
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading opportunistic infection and cause of death among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Co-infection complicates treatment outcomes and increases disease burden. This study aimed t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1215
Otobo, Evidence Ngozi, Aladei, Philomina O, Simon-Uriah, Patricia Atagwung, Onwukwe, Ndidi Aleruchi, Frank, Maureen Dike, Amadukanu, Charie Marie A, Fontanoza-Cedonio, Noelyn Nailon, Baraclan, Merlyn & Melford, Chinwebudu Miller·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2025
Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a global health priority, especially in low- and middle-income countries where healthcare-associated infections are common. Nursing students, as future healthcare providers, are frequently exposed to clinical settings and must...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1214
Introduction: Pathogens drift throughout a hospital-patients, visitors, even the staff who scrub the floors-yet nurses bear the lion's share of risk because they take position at a bedside the moment a new person arrives and typically remain there until the final bandage is remov...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1212
Wilfredo D. Quijencio, Jr, Ma. Theresa Salinda, Aldrin N. San Juan, Francis M. Culala, Vilma S. Vasquez, Myracle Isip-de Torres & Perla O. Lachica·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2025
Background: Immunization is important in promoting child health in the Philippines. Ensuring Delivery of vaccination to low income community is beneficial to promote overall health of the children. In the Philippines, Despite efforts, achieving a 95% immunization coverage for ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1213
Background: Family planning is concerned with all aspects of reproductive health, fertility regulation, and family planning programmes, targeted at stopping unsafe abortions and preventable pregnancy-related deaths among nursing mothers and women of childbearing age.Both the moth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1211
Ma. Theresa Salinda, Reggie Mae D. Jasmin, Gian Carlo P. De Jesus, Myracle Isip-de Torres, Aldrin N. San Juan, Wilfredo D. Quijencio Jr. & Francis M. Culala·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2025
Diabetes is recognized as a significant factor in both mortality and morbidity worldwide. While, the traditional approach to diabetes care has focused on medical professionals, recent research has indicated that self-care among patients is crucial. The aim of the study is to unde...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1210
Obiajulum N. Emekolom, Elizabeth O. Oladipupo, Sulymon A. Saka, Dele O. Ojo, Solomon E. Edhugo, Ajala J. Olayinka & Akinsanya H. Aremu-Cole·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2025
Background: Standard precautions are meant to reduce the risk of transmission of pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. Objective: This study assessed compliance with universal standard precautions among nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1209