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A Descriptive Assessment of Maternal and Socio-cultural Factors Related to Focused Antenatal Care in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Riskat Idowu Fadare & Oyedoyin Dorcas Ogungbade · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the maternal and social -cultural factors related to focused antenatal care using descriptive analysis. Study Design: This study employed cross sectional survey research design to elicit information on maternal and socio-cultural factors in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1207

Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care in Ghana: A Scoping Review

Yula Salifu, Torjim Salifu & Joseph Lasong · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Aims: To assess patient satisfaction with nursing care and its associated factors in Ghana using Arksey & O’Malley scoping review framework. Study Design: A scoping review employing broad literature search. Place and Duration of Study: Papers published in Ghana on patient sat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1208

Occupational Health Problems of Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State Nigeria

Nnaemezie Nkiru Onyinyechukwu & Ogochukwu Nwamaka Anieto · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Occupational health problems when not identified and on time might lead to other serious health problems for a teacher. The purpose of this study was to identify the occupational health problems of secondary school teacher in Anambra State. Three specific purposes, three research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1206

Prevalence and Burden of Needlestick Injuries Among Healthcare Workers in a Catholic Hospital, Ghana: A Mixed-Methods Study

Sylvester Kwaku Akpaglo, Gertrude Nancy Annan-Aidoo, Abu Juliet, Stephanie Gyamfi, Flavian Martin Daplah, Clement Naayaara Zuuri, Benedicta Princess Dotse, Moses Peter Teye Ofoe, Saviour Adome & Esther Deku · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Needlestick injuries (NSIs) represent a significant occupational risk for healthcare workers (HCWs) globally, particularly in resource-limited settings such as Ghana. These injuries not only expose HCWs to serious blood-borne infections like HIV, Hepatitis B, and C bu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1204

Transgender Health Nursing in the Philippines: A Qualitative Descriptive Exploratory Analysis

Ronnell D. Dela Rosa · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Transgender health nursing is an emerging field that addresses the unique healthcare needs of transgender individuals. Objective: This study commences with concept analysis, based on the framework proposed by Avant and Walker, and explores the essential components of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1203

Cognition and Attitude toward Prenatal Check-ups among Chinese Primigravidas

Meichen Liu & Josefina E. Florendo · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Prenatal care remains the cornerstone of maternal and child health, but there is a huge variation in utilization patterns globally. Prenatal checkups are essential in the early detection and prevention of possible risks in pregnancy. The continuum of prenatal checkups...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1202

Post-Surgical Chemotherapeutics’ Experiences of Patients with Cancer in the Lens of Student Nurses

Ronnell D. Dela Rosa, Jennifer Joy R. Olivar, Mary Nellie T. Roa & Liu Lamei · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Cancer patients undergoing post-surgical chemotherapy face profound physical, emotional, and psychological challenges. Objectives of the Study: This qualitative study explores these experiences through the lens of student nurses who provided direct care during their c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1201

Factors Influencing the Uptake of HIV/AIDS Services in Children Aged 0 - 10 Years at Kalingalinga Clinic in Lusaka District, Zambia

Millie Namusokwe Jatto, Mukuka Brian & Chanda Chansa Thelma · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

The study investigated the factors influencing the uptake of HIV/AIDS services among children aged 0–10 years at Kalingalinga Clinic in Lusaka District, Zambia. Despite the availability of free HIV/AIDS services, the uptake among pediatric populations remains suboptimal. The stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1200

Psychosocial Impacts of Traumatic Child Birth on Women: A Systematic Review

Zarfasheen Zulqarnain & Karen Chidera Eze · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Although, a significant proportion of births are uneventful, a proportion of them cause significant distress to mother, midwife and/or child. Traumatic childbirth is often extremely distress for mothers and has been associated with an increased risk of maternal mental health diso...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1199

Stature Estimation from Upper Limb Measurements in Healthy and Obese Children

Willy B. Vidona, Favour C. Richard, Clementina O. Ogbe, John N. Paul, Priscilia N. Ogbonda, Idawarifa F. Cookey-Gam, Minini O. Odimabo, Chioma A. Ohanenye & Exploit E. Chukwuka · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: The estimation of stature is an essential aspect of anthropometric studies, particularly in children, as it aids in monitoring growth and nutritional status. It is important to understand the relationship between upper limb dimensions and stature, especially for healt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1198

Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of the Elderly population: A Prospective Study on Community-Based Methods in Nepal

Rama Devi Pahari Gyawali, Asmita Shrestha, Shirjana Shrestha & Susmita Thapa · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

This study explains how quality of life of elderly people is influenced by their physical, psychological, social, and environmental status. Nepal is currently experiencing demographic aging, with the elder population growing faster than the annual population growth rate. Understa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1197

Knowledge, Perceptions and Acceptance of Cesarean Section Among Men: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Nigeria

Monisola Omoyeni Oluwalonimi, Oluwasayo Bolarinwa Ogunlade, Iyabo Yewande ADEMUYIWA & Grace Ochogbu · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Aims: The surgical birth of a newborn, known as Cesarean section (CS), is perceived as unnatural by many people in the African setting. The study aims to evaluate men's knowledge, perception, and acceptance of CS, as well as the associated factors, in Northern Nigeria, where men...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1196

Two-Way Repeated Measures Mixed ANOVA: Insights for Medical Researchers Using Simulations

Deepthy M S & Kalesh M Karun · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Two-way repeated measures Analysis of Variance (RMANOVA) is widely utilized in clinical and medical research to analyze longitudinal data when subjects are measured multiple times across different conditions. This statistical approach is particularly valuable when examining the e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1194

Development of a Cross-cultural Competence Health Care Model for Filipino Nurses

Ma. Theresa Salinda · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Cross Cultural competence is widely seen as a foundational pillar for reducing disparities through culturally sensitive and unbiased quality care. The society has become a global village or multicultural in nature and modern societies are multicultural in themselves e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1193

Effect of Photobiomodulation Therapy in an In vitro Model of Lung Adenocarcinoma

Juliana R. P. de B. Hironaka, Kelly Gomes Santana, Keilla Santos Soares Barros, Cíntia Estefano Alves, Tawany Gonçalves Santos, Sergio Kamei, Cinthya Cosme Gutierrez Duran, Stella Regina Zamuner, Rodrigo Labat Marcos, Jose Antonio Silva Junior, Maria Cristina Chavantes, Flavio Aimbire, Renata Kelly da Palma & Ana Paula Ligeiro de Oliveira · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Aims: To evaluate the dosimetric parameters and biological effects of photobiomodulation in an in vitro model of urethane-induced lung adenocarcinoma. Specifically, to quantify inflammatory mediators (IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-1β, and IFN-γ) and assess the functional activity of BEAS...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1192