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Parental psychological stress: Children on hemodialysis
Publication date: 2018Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Volume 9Author(s): Raghda M. Sou'ub, Rami Masa'Deh, Mohannad Eid AbuRuz, Fadwa Alhalaiqa (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Challenges and opportunities nurses experienced to turn conference presentations into journal articles
ConclusionsContextual factors such as offering parallel programmes, supplementing an insufficient income with consultation work, lack of time and incentives, and lack of mentors to guide novices through the complex process of writing and submitting articles may be more pronounced in low and middle-income countries than in developed countries. A comparison between the north-south rate of converting conference presentations into journal articles may provide further light on this topic. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Stigma in adults with sickle cell disease and family members: Scale development and pilot study in the USA and Nigeria
ConclusionTools to assess stigma in adults with sickle cell disease are useful in individuals and family/social supports across cultural populations. The Conceptual model highlights the complexity of systems that can affect stigma. Implementation of the tool can identify issues such as isolation, fear and burden. Further development and analysis is needed to influence education, treatment, and policy. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Jadelle Implant Acceptance amongst Married Women in Two Health Facilities in the Gambia
Publication date: Available online 4 July 2018Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Jainaba Sey-Sawo, Haddy Tunkara-BahAbstractThe reproductive health hazards of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions have been reduced with modern contraceptive use. The study aimed to highlight the Jadelle Implant acceptance rate amongst women in The Gambia. A descriptive correlational (retrospective) study design was employed. Family planning records were reviewed from January, 2015 to December, 2015. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Ethical approval was granted by the Regional Health Office, Minist...
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 11, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Registered nurses’ knowledge, attitude, practice and regulation regarding their scope of practice: A literature review
ConclusionIn the current changing worldwide health arena, scoping issues remain relevant and warrant imminent attention. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Access and utilisation of antenatal care services in a rural community of eThekwini district in KwaZulu-Natal
Publication date: 2018Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Volume 8Author(s): Maureen Nokuthula Sibiya, Thembelihle Sylvia Patience Ngxongo, Thandeka Jacqueline BhenguAbstractAlthough the South African government adopted a primary health care approach to health care service provision in order to ensure equitable access to and utilisation of health care services to all communities, the country continues to face challenges regarding access and utilisation of health care services especially in the rural communities. Antenatal care which is mostly provided at primary health care level is regarded as the co...
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Nurses’ implementation of mental health screening among HIV infected guidelines
Publication date: 2018Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Volume 8Author(s): Mantji Juliah Modula, Mokholelana Margaret RamukumbaAbstractUp to 25% of people living with HIV (PLWHA) in South Africa are thought to suffer from some form of depression and anxiety during the course of the illness. The nurse-initiated ART improves patients’ access to ART and gives nurses authority to treat uncomplicated patients. However, there is no parallel continuing development program aimed at preparing nurses to manage mental health problems at primary health care level. The purpose of the study was to explore nurse...
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Methodological quality of Grounded Theory research with families living with chronic illness
ConclusionThis review updates the state of the art about the methodological quality of GT research with families living with chronic illness and it highlights the need for consensus regarding the methodological elements to be described in GT studies in family nursing. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Midwives perceptions of their post-natal role in a South African level one hospital
Publication date: 2018Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Volume 8Author(s): Mercy I. Ojuri-King, Mary Ann Jarvis, Olivia Baloyi (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Patients’ weaning from mechanical ventilation: Complete versus incomplete ventilator bundle implementation
ConclusionThe study group who received complete ventilator bundle practices has got higher weaning scores and shorter duration of the connection to mechanical ventilator than the control group.Relevance to clinical practiceimplementation of complete ventilator bundle elements together among mechanically ventilated patients by the trained nurses could be effective in accelerating the safe weaning of patients and decreasing the duration of the connection to mechanical ventilation. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

A feasibility study of an educational program on obstetric danger signs among pregnant adolescents in Tanzania: A mixed-methods study
ConclusionThe development of an education program particularly on obstetric danger signs was feasible and helpful for pregnant adolescents in Tanzania. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Clinical reasoning skills in undergraduate midwifery education: A concept analysis
Publication date: 2018Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Volume 8Author(s): Olivia B. Baloyi, Ntombifikile G. Mtshali (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Implementation of competency based curriculum in pre-service nursing education: Middle range theory
ConclusionA middle range theory serves as a guide to implement competency based curriculum in pre-service nursing education. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude and practices of Ghanaian midwives regarding the use of ophthalmic medications among pregnant women
ConclusionThe study revealed that midwives had low knowledge on ophthalmic medications and for that matter their practice of ophthalmic medication use in pregnancy was unsatisfactory. This had influenced their laissez-faire attitude towards the administration of ophthalmic medications despite they receiving complaints of ocular symptoms and subsequent diagnosis. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Pregnant women’s perception and attitudes toward modern and traditional midwives and the perceptional impact on health seeking behaviour and status in rural Ghana
Publication date: 2018Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Volume 8Author(s): Prince Peprah, Emmanuel Mawuli Abalo, Julius Nyonyo, Reforce Okwei, Williams Agyemang-Duah, Godfred AmankwaaAbstractThis qualitative study was conducted in some selected rural communities within the Birim South District between March to June 2017 with the main aim of teasing out insights into Ghana’s perspective of pregnant women’s attitudes and perceptions about modern and traditional midwives and perceptional impact on health seeking behaviour and status. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first known study in Gh...
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - July 5, 2018 Category: African Health Source Type: research