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Impact of Support Person's Presence on Labor Outcomes among Primiparous Mothers in a Selected Hospital in Nadiad, Gujarat, India

Mansi Patel, Janki Patel, Janu Patel, Isha Rana, Isha Patel & Isva Patel · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: All pregnant women seek a comforting, encouraging companion during labour to assist them in managing the various difficulties of childbirth, such as pain, anxiety, exhaustion and ambiguity. The concept of “companion of choice at birth” entails having a supportive indi...

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Bangladeshi Physicians' Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Samia Amin, Eida Jahra Jarin, Tahsin Munajja, Farjana Masud, Ishra Jalal, Mashiat Faizah, Meer Sadad Billah, Oishi Barua & Sumaiya Monjur · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: Smoking is a major public health concern worldwide, with significant morbidity and mortality. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is an effective intervention for smoking cessation. However, in Bangladesh, the adoption of NRT has been limited, partly due to insufficien...

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Influence of Cultural Competence Training among Health Care Workers on Patient Satisfaction and Health Outcomes in Diverse Communities

Musembi Mary & Affey Fatuma · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

This study aimed at exploring impact of cultural competence training on enhancing patients satisfaction and improving health outcomes within such communities. Study Design: Analytical-cross sectional study design approach was applied in this study, both qualitative and quantitati...

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Attitude and Factors Associated towards Pubertal Changes among Secondary-level Adolescent Students in Putalibazar Municipality, Syangja, Nepal

Maginsh Dahal, Srishti Paudel, Kushalata Baral & Pramana Adhikari · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: To assess the attitude and factors associated towards pubertal change among secondary-level adolescent students in Putalibazar Municipality, Syangja, Nepal. Materials and Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study design was used to assess their attitudes through...

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Perception of Nurses and Non-Physician Anaesthetists on Factors Associated with Perioperative Surgical Delay in Elective Surgeries at Kigali Referral Hospitals, Rwanda

Clemence Uwitonze, Lilian Omondi & David Ryamukuru · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Introduction: Surgical delay is defined as patient placement in the operating theatre later than the scheduled time. Literature point out that surgical delays is significantly contributing factor to poor patient outcomes and higher rate of hospital mortality. The objective of the...

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Assessment of Adherence to Timeliness and Completeness of the Vaccination Program among Mothers with Children Aged 0-1 Years in South-South, Nigeria

Odikeme Eyidenghabofa David, Africanus, Regina, Ephram-Emmanuel, Benson & Lokobo, Abraham Jonathan · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background and Aim: The incidence of communicable diseases in communities prompted the adoption of vaccination as one of the most cost-effective interventions preventing avoidable sickness, disability and death among under-five children. The purpose of this study was to assess th...

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Institutional Factors that Influence Pain Valuation for Severely Sick Patients among Nurses at Selected Hospitals in Kiambu County, Kenya

Anna Wangechi Kinyua, Nilufar Jivraj & George Njoroge · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

The incidence of pain ranges from 47% to 100%, presenting a challenge across all demographics. Inadequate pain assessment can delay management, increasing anguish and potentially worsening pain. Nurses have professional and ethical responsibilities to ensure effective pain relief...

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Effect of Educational Program on Knowledge and Preventive Practices Regarding Foot Ulcers among Diabetic Patients in Bangladesh

Shraboni Roy, Mohammad Nurul Anowar & Md. Shariful Islam · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a significant health issue among diabetic patients. Educational programs are crucial for enhancing knowledge and preventive practices related to DFU. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational program on knowledge and preven...

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Role of Nurse-Administered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Managing Pathological Manifestations Associated with Substance Abuse

Olawale Victor Olapoju, Olukorede Patricia Adisa & Bayo Lawal Ajibade · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: The incorporation of empirically-supported psychotherapeutic approaches into clinical practice by mental health nurses (MHNs) is a requirement that has been recognised as part of ongoing initiatives to enhance mental health services on a global scale. The study aimed...

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Determinants of Alarm Fatigue among Nurses Working in Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kenya

Emmanuel Keya, Nilufa Jivraj & George Njoroge · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Introduction: One of the main sources of health technology risks is clinical alarms, such as those for cardiac monitors and mechanical ventilation. Alarm Fatigue is the cause of these risks. Alarm weariness is the psychological result of too many alarms going off in a medical set...

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Knowledge and Adherence to Preventive Cervical Cancer Examination Among Women in the Municipality of Ananindeua – Pa, Brazil

Camila Carvalho do Vale, Alana Eduarda Martins Melo, Bruna Rafaela da Silva Sousa, Fabiola Caroline Nunes Dos Santos Ribeiro, Felipe Valino Dos Santos, Gracileide Maia Corrêa, Julliane Teixeira de Souza Costa, Maria de Lourdes Maia de Moraes de Carvalho, Maylane Cristina BARROS Sousa, Orlando de Cássio Oliveira da Silva, Perla Katheleen Valente Corrêa & Walter Lopes Neto · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate knowledge and adherence to the preventive examination for Cervical Cancer among women living in the city of Ananindeua – PA, as well as knowing the sociodemographic profile of the participants; identify women's knowledge about the prevent...

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Burden and Healthcare Needs of Caregivers of Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease after the End of China’s Dynamic Zero-COVID-19 Policy: A Single Center Study

Yiwen Zhou, Xiaofeng Xu, Yuyan Huang, Ying Gu, Zhaoyang Gou & Zhuowen Yu · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: Following China's decision to end its dynamic Zero-COVID-19 Policy in December 2022, COVID-19 infections surged in the subsequent month. Presently, there exists a scarcity of epidemiological data regarding COVID-19 in Chinese children with inflammatory bowel disease (...

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Defiance On the Implementation of WHO-guidelines: Antibiotic Use in under Five Years Children with Acute Gastroenteritis in District Hospital

Faustin Ntezimana · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: According to WHO guidelines, antibiotic should not be used for acute gastroenteritis in children unless there is accompanying bacterial infections. Irrational use of antibiotics contributes to bacterial drug resistance, adverse drug reactions and unnecessary cost. The...

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