RELATIVE INFLUENCE OF NOTE TAKING AND GROUP DISCUSSION STUDY METHODS ON NURSING STUDENTS PERFORMANCE ON A TEST

ABSTRACT The study investigated the relative influence of note taking and group discussion method through experimental manipulations. The main objective of this study is to verify the relative influence of two study methods (note-taking and group discussion) on performance of student nurses on a test. A 3 x 2 x 2 factorial design was adopted […]

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEST ANXIETY AND PERFORMANCE IN EXAMINATION OF STUDENTS IN BASIC NURSING SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE                                                  INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Test and testing are part of all educational programmes. In basic nursing school classroom content is complex, the scope is broad and the pace is accelerated. Frequent testing of students is necessary throughout the programme for evaluation of progress in mastering content.  Also at the end of […]

PSYCHOSOCIAL CHALLENGES EXPERIENCE BY PATIENTS AT TERMINAL STAGE OF ILLNESS AND THEIR PERCEPTION OF PALLIATIVE NURSING CARE IN TERTIARY HOSPITALS

PSYCHOSOCIAL CHALLENGES EXPERIENCE BY PATIENTS AT TERMINAL STAGE OF ILLNESS AND THEIR PERCEPTION OF PALLIATIVE NURSING CARE IN TERTIARY HOSPITALS   ABSTRACT Terminal illness is the term used to describe disease conditions which progressively deteriorate and lead to the death of the patient. Such conditions include cancer and full blown AIDS, among others.  The diagnosis […]

PREVALENCE OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION AND DEMOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIALS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN

PREVALENCE OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION AND DEMOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIALS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA TEACHING HOSPITAL, ENUGU   ABSTRACT Urinary tract infection (UTI) represents a serious health problem in pregnant women. The severity of urinary tract infection depends both on the virulence of the bacteria and the susceptibility of the host. The aim of […]

PREVALENCE AND TREATMENT OUTCOME OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN EBONYI STATE GENERAL HOSPITAL

Background In Nigeria, little is known about pediatric tuberculosis (TB). This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of TB in children living in Ebonyi state, Nigeria and its treatment results. Methods The medical records of children treated with tuberculosis at Khuzestan Health Center (KHCNTP )’s unit between 2005 and 2010 were examined in this retrospective […]

PREVALENCE AND PATTERNS OF PSYCHO ACTIVE SUBSTANCE USE AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION  Background to the Study Psychoactive Substance use and dependence cause a significant burden to the individuals and societies throughout the world. The World Health Report (2010) indicated that 8.9% of the total burden of disease comes from the use of psychoactive substances. The report showed that tobacco accounted for 4.1%, alcohol 4%, […]

PREDICTIVE FACTORS OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING BEHAVIOURS AMONG WOMEN IN NNEWI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ANAMBRA STATE

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study Cancer is a group of diseases that cause cells in the body to change and grow out of control. Most types of cancer cells eventually form a lump or mass called a tumour, and are named after the part of the body where the tumour originates (American Cancer […]

POSTPARTUM HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF MOTHERS AT 12 WEEKS AFTER VAGINAL AND CAESARIAN DELIVERY IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN ENUGU NIGERIA

POSTPARTUM HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF MOTHERS AT 12 WEEKS AFTER VAGINAL AND CAESARIAN DELIVERY IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN ENUGU NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Childbirth is an experience full of change, enrichment, and challenge for couples and the family unit (Bloom, 2014). Childbirth takes not just one’s mind and body through […]

PERCEPTION OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAY IN SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN NURSING SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

ABSTRACT There is increased demand for nurses with higher degree to man the existing Department of Nursing to meet both the National University Commission and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria student teacher ratio of 1:10 and 1: 6 for basic and post basic Nursing programmes. However, the completion rate required to meet these […]

PERCEIVED RELATIONSHP BETWEEN MOTIVATIONAL VARIABLES AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG NURSE AND MIDWIFE EDUCATORS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page                                                                                                                                i Approval Page                                                                                                                                    ii Certification                                                                                                                            iii Dedication                                                                                                                              iv Acknowledgement                                                                                                                  v Table of Contents                                                                                                                   vi List of Tables                                                                                                                          ix List of Figures                                                                                                                         x Abstract                                                                                                                                  xi   CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background to the study                                                                                                        1 Statement of the Problem                                                                                                       […]