Nursing is one of the largest professions in the world, yet the nursing force is still insufficient for the healthcare demand. The commitment of nurses to their organization and level of work engagement are important factors that influence job retention and turnover. This researc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1231
Efforts have been made to ensure effective blood glucose monitoring and diabetes management through the introduction of the use of a glucometer in measuring blood glucose levels. Effective calibration of the glucometer before use is essential in maintaining the precision and accu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1229
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a significant health burden in Ghana, with outcomes influenced by both healthcare professionals’ internal capacities and the environments in which they work. Objective: This study aimed to examine how endogenous factors (such as t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1228
Home accidents remain a major public health concern globally, as they are common causes of morbidity, disability, and mortality. This study assessed parents’ awareness and utilization of home safety precautions for the prevention of home accidents among children under five in Sak...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1227
The study investigated impact of healthcare infrastructure, hospital personnel, and transportation accessibility on maternal mortality in Oyi local government area. Three research questions and three null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1226
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1225
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1224
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