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Background: The health and wellness of workers in any occupation could be linked to the specifici... more Background: The health and wellness of workers in any occupation could be linked to the specificities of the job and the attending hazards in the workplace. Objective: This was done with a view to providing baseline information that will help in the creation of awareness of occupational hazards among cleaners. Methodology: This is a descriptive study that was carried out among 230 cleaners working in a University in South Western Nigeria. Results: The results showed that knowledge about job hazards is exceedingly high among the sampled cleaners. Part of the explanations for this is that most of them had received formal training for the job. Interestingly, having received such training is the only factor that is significantly associated with the level of awareness among the cleaners. Contrary to what one might expect, the older, more experienced or more educated cleaners were not necessarily more knowledgeable about job hazards. Conclusion: This study concludes that the level of know...
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2020
Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is a chronic neglected skin disease in Sub-Sahara Africa which req... more Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is a chronic neglected skin disease in Sub-Sahara Africa which requires appropriate management to reduce its prevalence. Objectives: The aim was to explore their perception of causes and prognosis of TC, and to also explore the various preventive and management strategies they employed for the infection. Materials and Method: We carried out an In-depth Interview among 24 mothers of school children infected with TC. Results: Our findings showed that majority of the mothers had poor perception of TC, as they considered it a normal infection in children. Many of them did not adopt any preventive strategy. Also, we discovered that unstandardized herbal products and drugs with wrong prescriptions were administered by the mothers. Conclusion: Our study result is a clarion call for health care workers, most importantly community and school health personnel to create awareness on TC and its appropriate management as well as support the treatment of infected sc...
Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern that is receiving ... more Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern that is receiving increasing attention in medical research. IPV occurs across al l racial, ethnic, regional, and socioeconomic bound aries. Objectives: To explore perceptions and experiences of intimate p rtner violence among women attending antenatal and immunization clinics at Enuwa Primary Health Ca re Center in Ife-Ife. Method: Descriptive Cross-sectional research design using Purposive sampling to select 400 women for the stu dy. Interviewer Administered Questionnaire was used to collect data that were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. Result: Majority (70.25%) of the participants were of ages 20-30 years. Majority of the women (70.25%) report ed to be aware of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 78. 5% perceived that IPV should be kept as secret in t he relationship. Findings also showed that 55% of the women have experienced at least one form of violen ce i their relat...
Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among pr... more Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among practitioners such as the nurses and this influence their percept ions of rape. Objectives: The study was aimed at assessing how nurses’ Rape M yth Acceptance (RMA) and gender influence their attribution of responsibility to victims and perpetrators in different rape scenarios and their p rceptions of degree of rape trauma. Methodology: The study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted among 130 nurses undergoing Baccalaureate degree programme in a University in N igeria. An adapted and pre-tested structured questi onnaire containing RMA Scales with four rape vignettes was used to collect data. Results: The study revealed that, 49% of the nurses had low RMA while 51% had high RMA. It was also found that, irrespective of their rape myth acceptance, majorit y f them attributed more responsibility to victims and had similar perceptions of degree of rape trauma. A statistical ly si...
The study aimed at determining the effectiveness of rape prevention education facilitated by a po... more The study aimed at determining the effectiveness of rape prevention education facilitated by a police officer and/or a school nurse at reducing rape myths acceptance, improving rape victim empathy, and reducing rape risk behaviors among school adolescents. Quasi-experimental design with repeated measures was used and it was conducted among 228 adolescents in three public high schools in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The adolescents were grouped into: Control Group; Nurse Facilitated Group; and Nurse-Police Facilitated Group. Rape Discourse Education (RaDE) was conducted for the Nurse Facilitated Group and the Nurse-Police Facilitated Group and data collection was in four waves. Findings showed significant effect on rape myths acceptance (ηp2 = 0.12) more than on other outcome variables and the effect was observed up to a six-month follow-up. Implication for rape prevention education in the school setting is documented.
We examined information on pubertal changes provided by school nurses to adolescent girls, the me... more We examined information on pubertal changes provided by school nurses to adolescent girls, the methods, and media of communication. We also examined the challenges faced by the nurses in the course of communication. The study setting was five private high schools located in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Participants were 10 school nurses and 420 school adolescent girls. Cross-sectional descriptive design was employed using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Results showed school nurses paid more attention to physical body changes, menarche, and menstrual hygiene as contents of pubertal communication rather than contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted infection, and teenage pregnancy prevention. Materials for communication were reportedly lacking in many of the schools while the school management censors pubertal information. Efforts should be tailored at equipping the school clinic with audiovisual aids and school nurses should be encouraged to give comprehensive pubertal education irrespective of their values and beliefs.
Introduction: Nurses as health care providers work during the nig ht to cater for the needs of pa... more Introduction: Nurses as health care providers work during the nig ht to cater for the needs of patients, and it is essential for these nurses to be satisfied with the work environment during night shift for quality nu rsing care. Objectives : the objective of this study is to determine nurse s’ experiences and their satisfaction with night sh ift Methodology : Cross-sectional design was adopted for the study. This study was conducted in two hospitals in Ile Ife. One hundred and eighty six nurses particip ated in the study and data was collected using a va lidated questionnaire. Institutional review board approval was also obtained for the study. Results : Findings showed that, 25.3% reported they usually had 2 nurses work in a 21-30 bedded ward during night shift, and majority of the nurses (83.3%) did not usually have break during night shift. However , many of the nurses (55.4%) were fairly satisfied with night shift. A significant association was found between gender and satisfac...
International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
British Journal of Child Health
Asthma among school adolescents has been a major contributor to school absence and teachers can p... more Asthma among school adolescents has been a major contributor to school absence and teachers can play an important role in supporting students with asthma and their families. The study assessed the knowledge of teachers on asthma-friendly schools, their perceived roles in the control of asthma and also their opinion on school-parent partnership in the control of asthma. A cross-sectional design was used and quantitative data were collected from 380 teachers working in selected private high schools in Nigeria. A majority (70%) of the teachers had a good knowledge of the asthma-friendly school concept. Also, a larger proportion (76.3%) had good perception about their roles in the control of asthma. Marital status significantly predicted the teachers' perception (OR=4.57, CI=1.66–12.60, P=0.003). Most of the teachers (72.1%) opined that there was no partnership between the school and the parents in the control of asthma. Partnership between parents and teachers needs to be strengthe...
https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR\_Vol.10\_Issue.4\_April2020/IJHSR\_Abstract.024.html, 2020
Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is a chronic neglected skin disease in Sub-Sahara Africa which req... more Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is a chronic neglected skin disease in Sub-Sahara Africa which requires appropriate management to reduce its prevalence. Objectives: The aim was to explore their perception of causes and prognosis of TC, and to also explore the various preventive and management strategies they employed for the infection. Materials and Method: We carried out an In-depth Interview among 24 mothers of school children infected with TC. Results: Our findings showed that majority of the mothers had poor perception of TC, as they considered it a normal infection in children. Many of them did not adopt any preventive strategy. Also, we discovered that unstandardized herbal products and drugs with wrong prescriptions were administered by the mothers. Conclusion: Our study result is a clarion call for health care workers, most importantly community and school health personnel to create awareness on TC and its appropriate management as well as support the treatment of infected sc...
Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology
Background: Dry-yam grinding like any other grinding process is usually associated with a lot of ... more Background: Dry-yam grinding like any other grinding process is usually associated with a lot of dust released into the atmosphere. Aims: This study examined and compared the eye complaints of dry-yam grinders and nongrinders, and evaluates the differences in their visual acuity (VA) test scores. This was with a view of determining influence of yam powder on the eye health of the grinders. Settings and Design: The study was conducted among grinders and nongrinders in two major markets in Ibadan. The study design was ex post facto. Materials and Methods: Participants were recruited using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaire and Snellen chart. Statistical Analysis Used: Frequency, mean, independent sample t-test, and Pearson’s moment correlation were use for statistical analyses. Results: Among 252 grinders and nongrinders who participated in the study, eye complaints such as foreign body in the eye (59.5% vs 29.0%) and headache (57.9% vs 37.3%) were more prevalent among grinders compared to nongrinders. More grinders had severe eye complaints (12.7% vs 3.2%). Mean eye complaints among the grinders were 6.92 ± 4.83 compared to 3.76 ± 4.37 among nongrinders. Dry-yam grinders exposed to yam powder had significantly more eye complaints and longer duration of complaints (P = 0.01). There was a weak positive linear correlation (0.167) between the duration of exposure to yam powder and severity of eye complaints. Grinders were observed to have a significantly lower VA on both the eyes (P = 0.01). Conclusion: Dry-yam grinders have more eye complaints than nongrinders. Grinders are encouraged to conform to safety dictates, such as using appropriate personal protective equipment and go for prompt eye assessment so that possible eye morbidity can be diagnosed and treated.
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
The use of modern wound dressing (MWD) techniques has been found to promote wound healing faster ... more The use of modern wound dressing (MWD) techniques has been found to promote wound healing faster than traditional wound dressing techniques. This study was conducted to assess clinical nurses' knowledge and perception of MWD, and to identify the influence of knowledge on the perception of the nurses as well as the influence of socio-demographic variables on their knowledge. The perceived factors of nurses that hinder the implementation of MWD in the study setting were also identified. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive design. Data were collected from 183 nurses, using a self-developed questionnaire with Cronbach's alpha of 0.85. Results showed that a high percentage had poor knowledge (60.1%) and a positive perception of MWD (80.9%). The knowledge of the nurses did not influence their perception significantly - none of the socio-demographic variables tested significantly influenced their knowledge (p ≥ 0.05). The factor most commonly reported as hindering the implementation of MWD techniques was 'non-availability of MWD materials' (34.3%). It is recommended that hospital managers organise intensive training programmes for clinical nurses as an ongoing component of the staff development processes to improve their knowledge of MWD. There should also be an adequate supply of MWD materials for the effective implementation of MWD techniques and the improved health of patients.
The Journal of School Nursing
We examined information on pubertal changes provided by school nurses to adolescent girls, the me... more We examined information on pubertal changes provided by school nurses to adolescent girls, the methods, and media of communication. We also examined the challenges faced by the nurses in the course of communication. The study setting was five private high schools located in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Participants were 10 school nurses and 420 school adolescent girls. Cross-sectional descriptive design was employed using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Results showed school nurses paid more attention to physical body changes, menarche, and menstrual hygiene as contents of pubertal communication rather than contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted infection, and teenage pregnancy prevention. Materials for communication were reportedly lacking in many of the schools while the school management censors pubertal information. Efforts should be tailored at equipping the school clinic with audiovisual aids and school nurses should be encouraged to give comprehensive pu...
British Journal of School Nursing, 2016
The physical elements in the school have a discernible effect on learners’ academic performances ... more The physical elements in the school have a discernible effect on learners’ academic performances and staff productivity. This study determined teachers’ and students’ knowledge of a healthy physical school environment (HPSE) and identified available facilities for HPSE. It also identified headteachers’ perceived strategies for improving the physical school environment. The study setting consisted of 18 private high schools located in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. A total of 102 teachers and 180 students participated in the study. Cross-sectional descriptive design was employed using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Results showed that the majority of the participants had good knowledge of HPSE, few schools made use of pit latrines, but many did not have school clinics. Enforcement of policy on HPSE was suggested as strategies for improving the physical environment of schools. It is essential that private high schools are monitored to improve their physical school environment for improved health o...
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2014
Background: The health and wellness of workers in any occupation could be linked to the specifici... more Background: The health and wellness of workers in any occupation could be linked to the specificities of the job and the attending hazards in the workplace. Objective: This was done with a view to providing baseline information that will help in the creation of awareness of occupational hazards among cleaners. Methodology: This is a descriptive study that was carried out among 230 cleaners working in a University in South Western Nigeria. Results: The results showed that knowledge about job hazards is exceedingly high among the sampled cleaners. Part of the explanations for this is that most of them had received formal training for the job. Interestingly, having received such training is the only factor that is significantly associated with the level of awareness among the cleaners. Contrary to what one might expect, the older, more experienced or more educated cleaners were not necessarily more knowledgeable about job hazards. Conclusion: This study concludes that the level of knowledge of job hazards among the cleaners is high. Notwithstanding, efforts are still necessary, particularly from public health nurses, for this level of awareness to be sustained.
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
The study explored mothers' expe riences of diarrhoea in their children and the extent of us... more The study explored mothers' expe riences of diarrhoea in their children and the extent of use of ORT in the form of salt sugar solution (SSS) as first line of management. One hun dred and five nursing mothers sys tematically selected among clusters of market women, bankers, teach ers and artisans from two local gov ernment areas of Osun State in Ni geria were interviewed using a structured interview guide. Major ity of mothers attributed diarrhoea in children to teething. Ninety-one (86.7%) of mothers have poor knowledge and poor skills in prepa ration ofORT and 21.9% of moth ers expressed that the constituents of ORT were not beneficial to chil dren. Only 26.4% of the 72 moth ers who had experiences of diar rhoea with their children used ORT as first line of management. Nurses are challenged to review contents, methods, and media of health edu cation of mothers to improve knowl edge, attitude, skills and utility of ORT by mothers to reduce the con
African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 2010
This study explored female undergraduates' knowledge and experiences of vulvovaginal candidia... more This study explored female undergraduates' knowledge and experiences of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), a yeast infection known to be prevelant among young women. A sample of 390 students from diff...
Background: The health and wellness of workers in any occupation could be linked to the specifici... more Background: The health and wellness of workers in any occupation could be linked to the specificities of the job and the attending hazards in the workplace. Objective: This was done with a view to providing baseline information that will help in the creation of awareness of occupational hazards among cleaners. Methodology: This is a descriptive study that was carried out among 230 cleaners working in a University in South Western Nigeria. Results: The results showed that knowledge about job hazards is exceedingly high among the sampled cleaners. Part of the explanations for this is that most of them had received formal training for the job. Interestingly, having received such training is the only factor that is significantly associated with the level of awareness among the cleaners. Contrary to what one might expect, the older, more experienced or more educated cleaners were not necessarily more knowledgeable about job hazards. Conclusion: This study concludes that the level of know...
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2020
Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is a chronic neglected skin disease in Sub-Sahara Africa which req... more Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is a chronic neglected skin disease in Sub-Sahara Africa which requires appropriate management to reduce its prevalence. Objectives: The aim was to explore their perception of causes and prognosis of TC, and to also explore the various preventive and management strategies they employed for the infection. Materials and Method: We carried out an In-depth Interview among 24 mothers of school children infected with TC. Results: Our findings showed that majority of the mothers had poor perception of TC, as they considered it a normal infection in children. Many of them did not adopt any preventive strategy. Also, we discovered that unstandardized herbal products and drugs with wrong prescriptions were administered by the mothers. Conclusion: Our study result is a clarion call for health care workers, most importantly community and school health personnel to create awareness on TC and its appropriate management as well as support the treatment of infected sc...
Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern that is receiving ... more Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern that is receiving increasing attention in medical research. IPV occurs across al l racial, ethnic, regional, and socioeconomic bound aries. Objectives: To explore perceptions and experiences of intimate p rtner violence among women attending antenatal and immunization clinics at Enuwa Primary Health Ca re Center in Ife-Ife. Method: Descriptive Cross-sectional research design using Purposive sampling to select 400 women for the stu dy. Interviewer Administered Questionnaire was used to collect data that were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. Result: Majority (70.25%) of the participants were of ages 20-30 years. Majority of the women (70.25%) report ed to be aware of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 78. 5% perceived that IPV should be kept as secret in t he relationship. Findings also showed that 55% of the women have experienced at least one form of violen ce i their relat...
Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among pr... more Background: Rape myths acceptance is prevalent among the genera l public most especially among practitioners such as the nurses and this influence their percept ions of rape. Objectives: The study was aimed at assessing how nurses’ Rape M yth Acceptance (RMA) and gender influence their attribution of responsibility to victims and perpetrators in different rape scenarios and their p rceptions of degree of rape trauma. Methodology: The study employed a cross-sectional design and was conducted among 130 nurses undergoing Baccalaureate degree programme in a University in N igeria. An adapted and pre-tested structured questi onnaire containing RMA Scales with four rape vignettes was used to collect data. Results: The study revealed that, 49% of the nurses had low RMA while 51% had high RMA. It was also found that, irrespective of their rape myth acceptance, majorit y f them attributed more responsibility to victims and had similar perceptions of degree of rape trauma. A statistical ly si...
The study aimed at determining the effectiveness of rape prevention education facilitated by a po... more The study aimed at determining the effectiveness of rape prevention education facilitated by a police officer and/or a school nurse at reducing rape myths acceptance, improving rape victim empathy, and reducing rape risk behaviors among school adolescents. Quasi-experimental design with repeated measures was used and it was conducted among 228 adolescents in three public high schools in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The adolescents were grouped into: Control Group; Nurse Facilitated Group; and Nurse-Police Facilitated Group. Rape Discourse Education (RaDE) was conducted for the Nurse Facilitated Group and the Nurse-Police Facilitated Group and data collection was in four waves. Findings showed significant effect on rape myths acceptance (ηp2 = 0.12) more than on other outcome variables and the effect was observed up to a six-month follow-up. Implication for rape prevention education in the school setting is documented.
We examined information on pubertal changes provided by school nurses to adolescent girls, the me... more We examined information on pubertal changes provided by school nurses to adolescent girls, the methods, and media of communication. We also examined the challenges faced by the nurses in the course of communication. The study setting was five private high schools located in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Participants were 10 school nurses and 420 school adolescent girls. Cross-sectional descriptive design was employed using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Results showed school nurses paid more attention to physical body changes, menarche, and menstrual hygiene as contents of pubertal communication rather than contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted infection, and teenage pregnancy prevention. Materials for communication were reportedly lacking in many of the schools while the school management censors pubertal information. Efforts should be tailored at equipping the school clinic with audiovisual aids and school nurses should be encouraged to give comprehensive pubertal education irrespective of their values and beliefs.
Introduction: Nurses as health care providers work during the nig ht to cater for the needs of pa... more Introduction: Nurses as health care providers work during the nig ht to cater for the needs of patients, and it is essential for these nurses to be satisfied with the work environment during night shift for quality nu rsing care. Objectives : the objective of this study is to determine nurse s’ experiences and their satisfaction with night sh ift Methodology : Cross-sectional design was adopted for the study. This study was conducted in two hospitals in Ile Ife. One hundred and eighty six nurses particip ated in the study and data was collected using a va lidated questionnaire. Institutional review board approval was also obtained for the study. Results : Findings showed that, 25.3% reported they usually had 2 nurses work in a 21-30 bedded ward during night shift, and majority of the nurses (83.3%) did not usually have break during night shift. However , many of the nurses (55.4%) were fairly satisfied with night shift. A significant association was found between gender and satisfac...
International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
British Journal of Child Health
Asthma among school adolescents has been a major contributor to school absence and teachers can p... more Asthma among school adolescents has been a major contributor to school absence and teachers can play an important role in supporting students with asthma and their families. The study assessed the knowledge of teachers on asthma-friendly schools, their perceived roles in the control of asthma and also their opinion on school-parent partnership in the control of asthma. A cross-sectional design was used and quantitative data were collected from 380 teachers working in selected private high schools in Nigeria. A majority (70%) of the teachers had a good knowledge of the asthma-friendly school concept. Also, a larger proportion (76.3%) had good perception about their roles in the control of asthma. Marital status significantly predicted the teachers' perception (OR=4.57, CI=1.66–12.60, P=0.003). Most of the teachers (72.1%) opined that there was no partnership between the school and the parents in the control of asthma. Partnership between parents and teachers needs to be strengthe...
https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR\_Vol.10\_Issue.4\_April2020/IJHSR\_Abstract.024.html, 2020
Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is a chronic neglected skin disease in Sub-Sahara Africa which req... more Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is a chronic neglected skin disease in Sub-Sahara Africa which requires appropriate management to reduce its prevalence. Objectives: The aim was to explore their perception of causes and prognosis of TC, and to also explore the various preventive and management strategies they employed for the infection. Materials and Method: We carried out an In-depth Interview among 24 mothers of school children infected with TC. Results: Our findings showed that majority of the mothers had poor perception of TC, as they considered it a normal infection in children. Many of them did not adopt any preventive strategy. Also, we discovered that unstandardized herbal products and drugs with wrong prescriptions were administered by the mothers. Conclusion: Our study result is a clarion call for health care workers, most importantly community and school health personnel to create awareness on TC and its appropriate management as well as support the treatment of infected sc...
Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology
Background: Dry-yam grinding like any other grinding process is usually associated with a lot of ... more Background: Dry-yam grinding like any other grinding process is usually associated with a lot of dust released into the atmosphere. Aims: This study examined and compared the eye complaints of dry-yam grinders and nongrinders, and evaluates the differences in their visual acuity (VA) test scores. This was with a view of determining influence of yam powder on the eye health of the grinders. Settings and Design: The study was conducted among grinders and nongrinders in two major markets in Ibadan. The study design was ex post facto. Materials and Methods: Participants were recruited using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaire and Snellen chart. Statistical Analysis Used: Frequency, mean, independent sample t-test, and Pearson’s moment correlation were use for statistical analyses. Results: Among 252 grinders and nongrinders who participated in the study, eye complaints such as foreign body in the eye (59.5% vs 29.0%) and headache (57.9% vs 37.3%) were more prevalent among grinders compared to nongrinders. More grinders had severe eye complaints (12.7% vs 3.2%). Mean eye complaints among the grinders were 6.92 ± 4.83 compared to 3.76 ± 4.37 among nongrinders. Dry-yam grinders exposed to yam powder had significantly more eye complaints and longer duration of complaints (P = 0.01). There was a weak positive linear correlation (0.167) between the duration of exposure to yam powder and severity of eye complaints. Grinders were observed to have a significantly lower VA on both the eyes (P = 0.01). Conclusion: Dry-yam grinders have more eye complaints than nongrinders. Grinders are encouraged to conform to safety dictates, such as using appropriate personal protective equipment and go for prompt eye assessment so that possible eye morbidity can be diagnosed and treated.
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
The use of modern wound dressing (MWD) techniques has been found to promote wound healing faster ... more The use of modern wound dressing (MWD) techniques has been found to promote wound healing faster than traditional wound dressing techniques. This study was conducted to assess clinical nurses' knowledge and perception of MWD, and to identify the influence of knowledge on the perception of the nurses as well as the influence of socio-demographic variables on their knowledge. The perceived factors of nurses that hinder the implementation of MWD in the study setting were also identified. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive design. Data were collected from 183 nurses, using a self-developed questionnaire with Cronbach's alpha of 0.85. Results showed that a high percentage had poor knowledge (60.1%) and a positive perception of MWD (80.9%). The knowledge of the nurses did not influence their perception significantly - none of the socio-demographic variables tested significantly influenced their knowledge (p ≥ 0.05). The factor most commonly reported as hindering the implementation of MWD techniques was 'non-availability of MWD materials' (34.3%). It is recommended that hospital managers organise intensive training programmes for clinical nurses as an ongoing component of the staff development processes to improve their knowledge of MWD. There should also be an adequate supply of MWD materials for the effective implementation of MWD techniques and the improved health of patients.
The Journal of School Nursing
We examined information on pubertal changes provided by school nurses to adolescent girls, the me... more We examined information on pubertal changes provided by school nurses to adolescent girls, the methods, and media of communication. We also examined the challenges faced by the nurses in the course of communication. The study setting was five private high schools located in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Participants were 10 school nurses and 420 school adolescent girls. Cross-sectional descriptive design was employed using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Results showed school nurses paid more attention to physical body changes, menarche, and menstrual hygiene as contents of pubertal communication rather than contraception, prevention of sexually transmitted infection, and teenage pregnancy prevention. Materials for communication were reportedly lacking in many of the schools while the school management censors pubertal information. Efforts should be tailored at equipping the school clinic with audiovisual aids and school nurses should be encouraged to give comprehensive pu...
British Journal of School Nursing, 2016
The physical elements in the school have a discernible effect on learners’ academic performances ... more The physical elements in the school have a discernible effect on learners’ academic performances and staff productivity. This study determined teachers’ and students’ knowledge of a healthy physical school environment (HPSE) and identified available facilities for HPSE. It also identified headteachers’ perceived strategies for improving the physical school environment. The study setting consisted of 18 private high schools located in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. A total of 102 teachers and 180 students participated in the study. Cross-sectional descriptive design was employed using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Results showed that the majority of the participants had good knowledge of HPSE, few schools made use of pit latrines, but many did not have school clinics. Enforcement of policy on HPSE was suggested as strategies for improving the physical environment of schools. It is essential that private high schools are monitored to improve their physical school environment for improved health o...
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2014
Background: The health and wellness of workers in any occupation could be linked to the specifici... more Background: The health and wellness of workers in any occupation could be linked to the specificities of the job and the attending hazards in the workplace. Objective: This was done with a view to providing baseline information that will help in the creation of awareness of occupational hazards among cleaners. Methodology: This is a descriptive study that was carried out among 230 cleaners working in a University in South Western Nigeria. Results: The results showed that knowledge about job hazards is exceedingly high among the sampled cleaners. Part of the explanations for this is that most of them had received formal training for the job. Interestingly, having received such training is the only factor that is significantly associated with the level of awareness among the cleaners. Contrary to what one might expect, the older, more experienced or more educated cleaners were not necessarily more knowledgeable about job hazards. Conclusion: This study concludes that the level of knowledge of job hazards among the cleaners is high. Notwithstanding, efforts are still necessary, particularly from public health nurses, for this level of awareness to be sustained.
Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
The study explored mothers' expe riences of diarrhoea in their children and the extent of us... more The study explored mothers' expe riences of diarrhoea in their children and the extent of use of ORT in the form of salt sugar solution (SSS) as first line of management. One hun dred and five nursing mothers sys tematically selected among clusters of market women, bankers, teach ers and artisans from two local gov ernment areas of Osun State in Ni geria were interviewed using a structured interview guide. Major ity of mothers attributed diarrhoea in children to teething. Ninety-one (86.7%) of mothers have poor knowledge and poor skills in prepa ration ofORT and 21.9% of moth ers expressed that the constituents of ORT were not beneficial to chil dren. Only 26.4% of the 72 moth ers who had experiences of diar rhoea with their children used ORT as first line of management. Nurses are challenged to review contents, methods, and media of health edu cation of mothers to improve knowl edge, attitude, skills and utility of ORT by mothers to reduce the con
African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 2010
This study explored female undergraduates' knowledge and experiences of vulvovaginal candidia... more This study explored female undergraduates' knowledge and experiences of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), a yeast infection known to be prevelant among young women. A sample of 390 students from diff...