This study explored the knowledge and behaviours of adolescents on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in selected secondary high schools in Ife Central Local Government Area, Nigeria. A preliminary survey revealed that adolescents’ knowledge on SRHR is limited, with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1183
Habib Mahama, Karima Mohammed, Nixsion Ayedanty Niadawe, Francis Kwabena Larle, Kasim Adams, Zuwera Issaka, Jelila Mumuni, Samuel Kwasi Apungu, Manzuk Ebenezer, Faustina Erica Akpablie, Dahamata Kombat Issahaku, Rashida Sanda, Bawa Kande Khadija, Amina Yapaga Ewuntomah & Mahmud Mohammed Yussif·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2025
Introduction: Brain drain among healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, has emerged as a critical issue impacting health delivery systems in developing regions. The migration of skilled individuals from underdeveloped and developing nations to developed or industrialized c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1182
Menopause is an event that is quite important and must be faced in a woman's life span. Some women feel afraid, while other women wait for the arrival of menopause because it can give them a new chance in life physically, emotionally, sexually, and spiritually. Knowledge about...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1181
Adisa Osman, Nixsion A. Niadawe, Francis Kwabena Larle, Kombat Dahamata, Faustina Erica Akpablie, Bagoniah Theresa Ayeri, Ebenezer Manzuk, Beatrice Asakiya, Atakimah Atinpoka Gloria, Zuwera Issaka, Issaka Fati, Abubakari Muniru & Sharifa Iddrisu·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2025
Introduction: Motivation is essential for optimizing organizational performance, influencing job satisfaction, and employee productivity, particularly in public health. In Sub-Saharan Africa, low motivation among healthcare workers exacerbates workforce shortages, affecting healt...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1180
This paper evaluates the nature and impact of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), focusing on their implications for counselling practice. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 39.9 million people worldwide live with HIV...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2024/v7i1179
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated various control measures to limit the spread of the virus. These measures have had a significant impact on society and have resulted in widespread disruptions. This comparative study focused on members of Christian denominations in Port Harc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2024/v7i1178
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an umbrella term for a range of contagious diseases typically spread through intimate contact. More than one million cases of STIs occur every day across the globe, the majority of which remain symptomless. Sexually transmitt...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2024/v7i1177
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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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2024/v7i1176
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...
As they age, elderly people naturally experience a decline in physiological and cognitive function, making them vulnerable to various health problems. The process of decreasing body organ function, which generally occurs in old age, can cause degenerative diseases. The health co...
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...
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...
Nurses are health care providers that plays a critical role in mitigating the impact of emergency and disasters on victims and the healthcare system. However, due to lack of training and seminar related to these areas, nurses faced challenges in implementing these competencies. T...
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...
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...