Moradeke Bamikefa Adebiyi, Emmanuel Olusegun Abe, Eyitayo Adedamola Lawal, Oluwabunmi Hannah Aremo, Rachael Omotomilayo Ajayi, Adenike Kaosarat Alabi, Ayooluyin Joycelyn Adebayo & Olamide Omigbile·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Optimal breastfeeding supports infant nutrition and maternal health, yet recommended practices remain inconsistently adopted. This study assessed the factors influencing optimal breastfeeding among lactating mothers in Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda. A descriptive, cross-sect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1397
Sylvester Kwaku Akpaglo, Theresah Adu, Joyce Gifty Otchere, Benedicta Princess Dotse, Freda Naa Odoi, Gloria Kyere Mensah, David Firu, Clement Naayaara Zuuri, Ellen Danquah, Michael Adjei, Tilly Afra Afriyie Adjei, Joyce Amihere, Ernestina Arko, Comfort Tinye & Esther Deku·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Background: Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health challenge in Ghana, contributing to maternal anaemia, low birth weight, and adverse neonatal outcomes. Preventive interventions such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and intermittent preventive treatment in pregnanc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1395
Aim: This study explored the lived experiences of moral resilience among newly registered nurses in the Philippines as they navigated ethical dilemmas, emotional distress, and the challenges of transitioning into professional nursing practice. It sought to understand how novice n...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1394
Occupational stress and emotional exhaustion can impair the well-being and operational efficiency of nursing personnel working in demanding clinical environments. This pilot study evaluated NurseCare: Shift Stress Companion, a mobile-accessible occupational health platform design...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1393
Antenatal care is a vital component of maternal and child health services, promoting safe pregnancy, childbirth, and favourable newborn outcomes through timely health education. However, inadequate knowledge of maternal nutrition, pregnancy danger signs, birth preparedness, breas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1391
Introduction: In contemporary health systems, quality of care and equity in access to health services are major governance challenges. The recognition of patients' rights forms part of a human rights-based approach, under which every individual has the right to accessible, equita...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1392
Background: Healthcare-associated infections increase morbidity, mortality, antimicrobial resistance, length of hospitalisation, and healthcare costs. Consistent infection prevention and control (IPC) practice is therefore essential, particularly in primary healthcare facilities...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1390
Background: Quality assurance is integral to healthcare delivery, particularly in nursing services, where patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and service quality are important indicators of organisational performance. Secondary-level hospitals face increasing pressure to main...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1388
Aim: This study investigated the associations of patient knowledge, beliefs, distance to a health facility, and social support with adherence to antiepileptic medication. Study Design: The study adopted a cross-sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1389
Background: Recurrent chieftaincy conflict may disrupt educational continuity, clinical training and student well-being, yet evidence from nursing training institutions in Ghana is limited. Objective: This study examined associations between exposure to recurrent chieftaincy conf...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1387
Background: Institutional preparedness for nursing education depends on the combined strength of clinical training, infrastructure, digital systems, psychosocial support, and financial and logistical arrangements. Evidence on how these domains jointly relate to students’ percepti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1386
Eltagi Elsadeg Sulliman Rahama, Mustafa Ahmed Alsheikh, Mohamed Sharaf El Din Hajo, Marwa Omer Yagoub, Hafsa Abdel Baqui Abdullah, Hajer Hammad Mohammed & Aya Abdel Fattah Abdel Karim·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Background: Nosocomial hypoglycaemia is a serious problem in hospitals. This condition is defined as hypoglycaemia that occurs after 72 hours of hospital admission and may affect either diabetic or non-diabetic patients. It may result from inadequate nursing care plans, missed do...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1384
Adolescent mental health has emerged as a significant public health concern, with inadequate awareness, persistent stigma, and poor help-seeking practices often delaying early identification and support. This pilot study examined the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a nurs...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1385
Background: Martial arts are increasingly used as interventions to support physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Although martial arts are sometimes perceived as combative activities that foster aggression, a growing body of research reports potential benefits for ph...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1382
Emmanuel Olusegun Abe, Folakemi Kuku, Emmanuel Olamilekan Omoleye, Oluwabunmi Hannah Aremo, Eyitayo Adedamola Lawal, Theophilus Kayode Oluajagbe & Olamide Omigbile·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Health education programmes reliably increase what people know, yet population-level improvements in health-related behaviour frequently fail to follow. This critical narrative review examines the theoretical, psychological, and structural reasons for this persistent disconnect....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1383