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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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Are India's Primary Health Centres Delivering Quality Care? An Efficiency Evaluation

Shallu Sehgal & Sukhleen Kour · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

One of the main concerns of any country is its health sector because of its strong linkages with the development of the country and its people. The development of healthcare system of any country depends upon how efficiently the various resources that is financial and human resou...

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Cases of Infantile Diarrhea and Gastroenteritis

Camila Carvalho do Vale, Fernanda Lizie Araujo Ferreira, Jakeline da Silva Rodrigues, Maylane Cristina BARROS Sousa & Bruna Rafaela da Silva Sousa · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Objective: To Analyse cases of diarrhea and gastroenteritis in children in the municipality of Ananindeua from 2018 to 2022. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive epidemiological rearch on a secundary basis. The data are from notified cases of diarrhea and gastroente...

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A Cross-sectional Study òn Prevalence of Self Medication of Analgesics among Mechanics Working at Suame Magazine, Ghana

Priscilla Arthur-Norman, Desmond Asamoah Bruce Otu, Annabella Agyemang Aboagye, Rahel Adutwiwah Aboagye & Julia Ansong · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: The misuse of analgesics is a growing concern globally, particularly among populations engaged in physically demanding occupations. Mechanics at Suame Magazine are frequently exposed to strenuous activities that can lead to various forms of body pain. This occupationa...

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Perceived Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Health of Single Mothers in Rivers State, Nigeria

Nwankwo, G.A., Agu, B.N., Gbaduo, C.C., Igwe, D.U., Ojide, R.N., Oketah, E.N., Kalio, A. J., Asuzu, N.C., Onu, E.N., Eriteta, E.O., Igwe, M.U., Okafor, F.O., Ugochukwu, F.B., Aluwuo, N.J. & Okonko, I. O. · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Globally, COVID-19 had serious social, economic and health impacts on the lives of individuals, especially single mothers; the situation was worse in developing countries like Nigeria. The study aimed to ascertain the perceived impact of COVID-19 on the social health of single mo...

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An Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Normal Saline Flush Versus Heparin Flush in Maintaning the Patency of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula in the Patient Receiving Intermittent Intravenous Medication

Charu Khanna, Imran Khan, Shamshad Alam, Akhtar Hussain, Shivam Thakur & Pramod Kumar · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Aim: The present study indicates an experimental study to assess the effectiveness of normal saline flush versus heparin flush in maintaining the patency of peripheral intravenous cannula in the patients receiving intermittent intravenous medication. Study Design: The conceptual...

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Parenting for Today’s Adolescents

Sijimol Mathew, Namitha Subrahmanyam & Sheela Shenai NA · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

This article explores parenting of adolescents in modern times, as the adolescent period is marked by physical, psychosocial and emotional changes such as identity formation, mood swings and peer pressure. The work of raising adolescents by parents in the modern era is difficult...

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Patient Satisfaction and Communication Skills of Healthcare Professionals: Cross Sectional Study at Benghazi Medical Center

Hager Mohamed Saber Abeid, Fatma Abdalla Atitalla Omar, Ainas Salem Eltarhuni & Tgdida Awad Mousa Mustafa · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: communication skills play an important role in a healthcare professional’s relationship with patients, which can influence their satisfaction. This study aimed to determine whether patients attending the outpatient clinics of Benghazi Medical Center were satisfied wit...

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