Knowledge, attitude and awareness of antinatal and maternity health care service among women of child bearing age

Knowledge, attitude and awareness of antinatal and maternity health care service among women of child bearing age Introduction Antenatal care is the clinical assessment of mother and fetus, during the period of pregnancy used for getting the best possible result for the mother and child. Early observation and ongoing care during pregnancy provided more favorable […]

Perception of doctors and nurses on interdisciplinary collaborative practice

Perception of doctors and nurses on interdisciplinary collaborative practice Abstract The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration has been attested to by a number of authors. Some have suggested that Nurse Practitioners (NPs) may be able to improve collaboration between doctors and nurses, but this assertion does not appear to have been researched. To investigate doctors’ and […]

Women expectation and responsibilities of midwives during second stage of labour

Women expectation and responsibilities of midwives during second stage of labour Introduction The second stage of labor is regarded as the climax of the birth by the delivering woman, her partner, and the care provider. International health policy and programming have placed emphasis on the first stage of labor, including appropriate use of the partogram […]

Cultural Belief, Perception And Practice On Umbilical Cord Separation Among Women And It’s Implementation In Midwife

Cultural Belief, Perception And Practice On Umbilical Cord Separation Among Women And It’s Implementation In Midwifery CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Some practices associated with home deliveries constitute a threat to infant health, such as cutting the umbilical cord with bamboo, putting ashes on the wound. The first 28days in the infant’s life […]

AN ASSESSMENT OF UMBILICAL CORD CARE AND MANAGEMENT OUTCOME AMONG MOTHERS

UMBILICAL CORD CARE AND MANAGEMENT OUTCOME AMONG MOTHERS IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE -NIGERIA ABSTRACT  In developing countries umbilical cord infections constitute a major cause of neonatal morbidity and pose significant risk for mortality Methods of caring for the umbilical cord vary greatly between communities depending on their cultural and […]

Knowledge of mothers attending infant clinic on the management of diarrhea at home in children under 5 years

Knowledge of mothers attending infant clinic on the management of diarrhoea at home in children under 5 years in Esut teaching hospital Background: Diarrhoea is a major cause of mortality in under-five children worldwide, but more especially in developing countries including Nigeria. Most of the deaths are due to dehydration and its mismanagement at home. […]

ASSESSMENT OF MOTHER’S SATISFACTION WITH HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN NEONATOLOGY UNIT

ASSESSMENT OF MOTHER’S SATISFACTION WITH HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN NEONATOLOGY UNIT AT JBAMNH                                      Abstract Background: There is a need of the meaningful maternity care services which can satisfy women and their family with care provided to their newborn by development of services available in target to increase care at the standard level to all […]

Parental satisfaction with neonatal intensive care units in Nigeria Hospital

Parental satisfaction with neonatal intensive care units in Nigeria Hospital. A Study Of Abuja Teaching Hospital Abstract Background Patients and users experiences are useful for monitoring the quality of the hospital provisions and to improve health care delivery. Research results on associations between parental satisfaction and their socio-demographic status are inconclusive. We have also found […]

Screening and recording of alcohol use among pregnant women

Screening and recording of alcohol use among pregnant women in Dakolo community, implication for midwifery practices ABSTRACT According to new studies, even low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure can negatively affect the developing fetus, thereby increasing the importance of identifying women who drink during pregnancy. In response, researchers have developed several simple alcohol-screening instruments for […]