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Educational and Workplace Challenges of Nurse Practitioners in India: Findings from a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

Mangalabarathi N, Yarmatai Raikhan, Subatthra R & Bharathi C · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play a transformative role in healthcare worldwide, bridging physician shortages and improving patient outcomes. In India, the NP in Critical Care (NPCC) program was initiated in 2016; however, implementation has been slow due to multiple bar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1225

Factors Affecting Interpersonal Relationships among the Skilled Health Workers in Primary Health Care Facilities in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria

Charles Nelson, F N Amaeze, A A Amaeze, Peter Chinedu Agu, AA Igwe, C N. Ibe, R. C. Agoha & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: The study examined the impacts of interpersonal communication among the healthcare providers in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, Southeast, Nigeria. It identified positive factors aiding, as well as impediments to interpersonal communication among the pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1224

Factors Contributing to Born Before Arrival (BBA) Deliveries among Booked Pregnant Women in Harare City: A Health Systems Perspective

Sibusisiwe Weza, Violet K Chikanya, Sibongile Chituku & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1223

Caregiver Death Preparedness in Ghana: Awareness, Emotional and Behavioral Dimensions of End-of-Life Care

Mercy Apenteng Sarpong, Prince Appiah Yeboah, Gladys Dzansi, Lydia Asamoah & Rasheed Ofosu-Poku · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1222

Community Mental Health Nurses’ Perspectives on Assessing Common Mental Disorders in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study from Ghana

Daniel Ofori-Mankata, Hayford Isaac Budu, Albert Opoku, Margaret Nyarko, Felix Tutu Okyere, Sally Korkor Amoakwa & Esther Anim · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1220

Fear of Childbirth among Nulliparous Women: A Cross-Sectional Exploration of Obstetric and Psycho-Social Risk Factors in Sikkim, India

Barkha Devi, Champa Sharma, Shrijana Pradhan, Nazung Lepcha & Shashi Rani Pangabam · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1221

Stress Management Strategies and the Counterproductive Work Behaviours of Nurses in Secondary Health Care Facilities in Rivers State: A Narrative Review

JOY ONYINYE PAUL & Lois Erowo OBED-OJUKWU · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1219

Information and Communication Technology Utilization in Post Basic Nursing Programme in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Oghenereke Odu Ehoro, Evidence Ngozi Otobo, Ajirioghene E. Akpotu & NDIDI ALERUCHI ONWUKW · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1218

The Impact of Nurses’ Emotional Intelligence on Job Satisfaction and Patient Outcome: A Systematic Review

Innocent O. Abaleke & Cynthia Chiamaka Denis · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1217

Factors Influencing Burden of Palliative and End of Life Care among Informal Caregivers of People with Cancer in a Tertiary Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1216

Prevalence of Tuberculosis among Persons with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Attending Mbarara City Council Health Center IV

Aron Sirengo, Michael Unata Iduh, Chukwuma J. Okafor & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1215

Adherence to Infection Prevention and Control Measures among Nursing Students at Rivers State University, Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1214

Challenges and Compliance in Practicing Standard Precautions: An Insight from Nurses in Ihiala, Nigeria

Appolonia Offordum & Nwabuogu Scholastica · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1212

Delivering Childhood Immunization in Schools: A Systematic Review of Implementation in Low-income Community

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1213

Family Planning Communication Strategies for Couples in South East Nigeria: Insights from Nigerian Television Authority’s (NTA) Health Watch

OKOYE, LOVETH EBERE · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1211