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Knowledge and Practice of Blood Transfusion by Nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana

Abdul Karim Boakye Yiadom, Albert Opoku, Ahmed Adu Oppong, Andrew Adjei Druye & Olivia Nyarko Mensah · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of nurses and midwivies in blood transfusion at Komfo Anokye Teaching. Hospital. Methodology: This study used the descriptive cross-sectional approach with a total population of 280 Nurses and Midwives from Accident and Emergency, S...

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Patient’s Characteristics that Influence Provider Initiated HIV Testing and Counselling Service Uptake in Siaya County, Western Kenya

Vincent O. Ibworo & Anne Ayieko Ibworo · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) contributes 29.3% of all deaths in Kenya and is among leading causes of mortality in the Country. Kenya National HIV prevalence is at 4.9% with 38% of people living with HIV unaware of th...

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Zinc Composition in Breast Milk of Lactating Mothers in Urban and Sub-urban Areas in Rivers State

Kalaotaji Glory Biambo, Jonathan Nyebuchi, Emeji Roseline, Amadi Chikadibia Fyneface & Nwisah Laurretta · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

Breast milk includes complex proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and other components that are physiologically active. The composition varies both throughout the lactation period and over a single meal. Zinc is an essential micronutrient of proper development and growth. The aim of...

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Pregnancy Outcomes in Women of Advanced Maternal Age: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu

E. Ibebuike Julia, Bienose Gloria Lucy, J. Ogoke Ogechukwu & C. Emesowum Anthonia · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

The study dealt on pregnancy outcomes in women of advanced maternal age in Imo State University Teaching Hospital Orlu, Imo state. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The researchers developed three research questions with one formulated hypothesis to guide th...

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Quality of Life, Discrimination Experience and Associated Factors among Asian American Nursing Staff in the U.S. during the COVID-19 Crisis

Lihong Ou, Angela Chia-Chen Chen, Wei Li & Karen J. Leong · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

Aims: To investigate Asian American nursing staff’s overall quality of life (QoL), discrimination experience and the contributing factors during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Study Design:  Cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Participants were...

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Patients’ Perceived Outcome of Specialist Palliative Care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Gladys Anyane, Rasheed Ofosu-Poku & Alberta Delali Dzaka · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

Aim: To explore the outcome of specialist palliative care services from the perspective patients at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Study Design: Qualitative exploratory study Place and Duration of Study: Palliative Care Unit, Family Medicine Directorate, Komfo Anoky...

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A Multi-Component Cognitive Stimulation Program among Older People with Dementia in Day Care Centers of Taiwan: A Pilot Study

Su-Hsien Chang, Ming-Hsin Chen & Ching-Len Yu · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

Aims: To examine the effectiveness of this multi-component, cognitive stimulation program in day care centers for older people with dementia to prevent cognitive function decline, self-care abilities decline, and behavior problems or the development of depressive moods. Study Des...

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Prevalence of Hypertension among Traders in International Market on Orlu Local Government of Imo State

E. Ibebuike Julia, Bienose Gloria Lucy, J. Ogoke Ogechukwu & Nwagwu Adanma Solomon · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

The study dwelt on practice of prevalence of hypertension among traders in international market in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. The study adopted a descriptive design with a population of 300 traders and all 300 for data collection. The researcher developed three rese...

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Motivators and Barriers to the Pursuit of Advanced Nursing Education in Nigeria

Oluwaseun Tosin Aina, Aina Daniel Olagoke & Olumide Abraham Ajayi · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

Introduction:  Nursing is a profession that keeps evolving in order to improve care for persons, families and communities as a whole. Education is an important tool of training and retraining these professionals in order to make them keep up with the pace of practice and conseque...

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Ghanaian Nurse Practitioners' Experiences in Negotiating Antibiotic Prescription Stewardship for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Abubakari Yussif, Kennedy Asuo-Tannor & Ruth Nimota Nukpezah · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2021

Background: Antibiotic misuse and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are becoming increasingly serious global health concerns, It necessitates urgent multisectoral action. Although many countries have established antibiotic guidelines, little has been done to investigate nurse practi...

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