Assessment of knowledge and utilization usage of non pneumatic anti shock garment in the management of postpartum hemorrhage among midwives in federal medical centre gusau ABSTRACT Background: Non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) is a first-aid lower-body pressure device that reverses hypovolaemic shock and decreases obstetric hemorrhage thereby decreasing maternal morbidity and mortality due to post-partum haemorrhage […]
Myths and Misconceptions about exclusive Breastfeeding among pregnant mothers attending antenatal care clinic of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti Myths And Misconceptions About Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Pregnant Mothers Attending Antenatal Care Clinic Introduction Human milk is the ideal nourishment for infants’ survival, growth, and development. Particularly in unhygienic conditions, however, breast milk substitutes carry […]
Utilization of Pain Management Tools Among Nurses Working In Acute care Units in mater Misericordia hospital afikpo INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND Maintaining an optimal level of comfort is a universal goal for physicians and nurses because pain is one of the major experiences that can minimize patients’ comfort. These patients experience pain from preexisting diseases, invasive procedures, or […]
KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF HEALTH WORKERS ON TRANSMISSION AND PREVENTION OF CORONAVIRUS INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Health related infections are the major problems of public health in many nations of the world, which ultimately cause an increase in the morbidity, mortality, and additional costs in health care settings (Mauldin et al 2010; Defez […]
Effect of bio warfare on Nigeria economy COVID-19 on focus The economic risks of coronavirus epidemic are not trivial. Countries affected by this outbreak have lost billions of dollars including both lost income and the intrinsic cost of elevated mortality. Even when the health impact of an outbreak is relatively limited, its economic consequences can […]
FACTORS AFFECTING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICE AMONG NURSING MOTHERS IN UYO CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background Information Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant or young child with breast milk directly from human breast (Adelekan, 2003). It begins from the day the child is born and last for about two years of the infant life. Exclusive breastfeeding […]
The Implications Of Traditional Medicine Among Pregnant Women In Anambra State Background Information Herbal medicines are defined as plant-derived material or preparations perceived to have therapeutic benefits; they often contain raw or processed ingredients from one or more plants (WHO, 2000). Herbal medicines include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations, and finished herbal products that contain […]
Attitude and use of traditional medicines among pregnant women in Nigeria The use of herbal medicines by pregnant women in Nigeria was seen to be quite high. Many patients have confidence in the efficacy of herbal remedies and found them helpful as a cost effective and accessible alternative treatment. Health care providers, especially those that […]
AWARENESS OF PREGNANT WOMEN ON GOOD NUTRITION A STUDY OF PANKSHIN ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to assess Awareness Of Pregnant Women On Good Nutrition A Study Of Pankshin. Specifically, the study sought to describe the general characteristics of pregnant women in rural and urban areas of Plateau State, to assess the […]
Knowledge And Attitude Towards The Causes Of Maternal Mortality Among Women Attending Antenatal Care In Federal Medical Center Birnin Kebbi State CHAPTER ONE Introduction Background to the study Maternal mortality is a serious public health problem especially in African countries including Nigeria and Birnin Kebbi in particular. Maternal mortality rates in many countries have remained […]