PARTICIPATION OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS IN CLINICAL AND PATIENT-CENTERED CARE PRACTICE (IN CHANCHAGA NIGER STATE)

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Pharmacy technicians are vital members of the healthcare team, who play an essential role in providing patient-centered care in clinical settings. They assist pharmacists in managing the daily operations of the pharmacy, and support healthcare providers in delivering high-quality patient care. The role of pharmacy technicians has […]

The prevalence of dysmenorrhea and menstrual hygiene practices among female secondary school students in Ebonyi State of Nigeria.

Prevalence of dysmenorrhea and menstrual hygiene practices among female secondary school students in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Introduction Dysmenorrhea is a common condition that affects many women and can have a significant impact on their daily activities. In Nigeria, many female secondary school students suffer from dysmenorrhea, but there is limited information about the prevalence […]

ASSESSMENT OF NON-COMPLIANCE TO HAND HYGIENE STANDARDS TO PREVENT INFECTIONS AMONG NURSES

The least expensive and time-consuming method of infection prevention is hand cleanliness. Its positive benefits mitigate the negative impacts of healthcare-associated infections, which raise the risk of long-term impairment, extended hospital stays, microbial resistance to antibiotics, and patient and family stress (World Health Organization 2009a:12) (World Health Organization 2009a:12) (World Health Organization 2009a:12). The Global […]

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION SERVICES AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is now a serious global public health emergency1. Arisegi, Awosan, Abdulsamad, and Adamu are young women who continue to have disproportionately high rates of new HIV infections in Sub-Saharan Africa despite worldwide advances in reducing HIV/AIDS incidence and mortality (2017). Sub-Saharan Africa is home to nine out of 10 […]

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPTANCE OF IRON AND FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPTANCE OF IRON AND FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN RURAL NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Anemia is a serious public health issue that affects both emerging and industrialized nations, having a significant negative impact on both social and economic development and human health. While it may happen at any stage of […]

HOME MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD DIARRHEA DISEASE AMONG CAREGIVERS

Only when caregivers are well informed on diarrhoeal therapeutic techniques can diarrhoea be managed effectively at home (Uchendu et al., 2007). Hence, proper home management is required as a first line of defense prior to seeking professional treatment, and caregivers must have the capacity to handle children with diarrhea at home. According to Uchendu’s research […]

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN WEIGHT AND BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN NIGERIA

Hypertension which is also known as high blood pressure is a chronic medical condition in which there is a sustained elevation in the blood pressure in the arteries of an individual above levels considered normal for the individual’s age, sex, race, body size etc. It implies that there has to be a reference value for […]

Barriers to effective school health program among secondary schools

INTRODUCTION The acronym “School Health Programme” (SHP) refers to all aspects of the school program that contribute to the comprehension, upkeep, and improvement of the health of the student body (Odeyemi&Chukwu, 2015). According to Adebayo and Onadeko (2016), the School Health Program (SHP) is a collection of policies, procedures, and activities that are designed to […]