scholarly journals Effect of Educational Guideline on Nurses Performance Regarding Postnatal Care of Mothers and Neonates

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237796082110701
Author(s):  
Samah Abd Elhaleim said ◽  
Hemmat Mostafe Elbana ◽  
Amira Mohammed Salama
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Postpartum Care ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Post Natal Care ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Background Postnatal periods are very sensitive periods for both the mother and the neonates where morbidity and mortality are high. Post natal care knowledge has significant role in reducing such complications. The research aimed to determine the educational guideline's effect on nurses’ performance regarding mothers and neonates’ postnatal care. Design A quasi-experimental design was decided to fulfil the aim of this study. Setting The study was conducted in the obstetric skill lab of faculty of nursing, Benha university. Sample A purposive sample was used to recruit 140 maternity nurses from Maternal and child health centres at kalioubia governorate. data collection: Two tools were used: Tool (I) Structured Questionnaire sheet. It is composed of these parts: Part I: Socio-demographic characteristics and Part II: nurses’ knowledge about postpartum care. Tool (II) postpartum care observation checklist. Results knowledge and practices about postpartum care showed highly statistically significant differences between pre and post- implementation phases, and total knowledge score regarding post-partum care were improved from 34.52% pre implementation to 45.65% after implementation with (t = 8.11 and p <0.01**) and total practice were improved from 38.52% pre implementation to 54.21% after implementation with highly significant difference (t = 12.75 and p < 0.01**). Conclusion Nurses’ knowledge and practice show a significant improvement post-implementation of health educational guideline regarding the care of postnatal mothers and neonates compared to pre-implementation.

scholarly journals Effect of antenatal education on knowledge and utilization of facility-based delivery services among pregnant women in two health institutions in Alimosho, Lagos state

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 3457
Author(s):  
Orji Urenna Okafor ◽  
Ademuyiwa Iyabo Yewande
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Intervention Package ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Antenatal Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Delivery Services

Background: Facility-based delivery care is an essential component of maternity care. Overtime, its under-utilization despite improvement in antenatal attendance has become a public health concern in Nigeria. To assess the effect of antenatal education on the knowledge and utilization of facility-based delivery services among pregnant women in primary health facilities in Alimosho, Lagos.Methods: Quasi-experimental design of 2 groups pre- and post-intervention was adopted and through multi-staged sampling techniques, 128 participants were selected but 117 completed the study. Self-developed structured questionnaire with reliability index of 0.76 was used for data collection. The intervention package was antenatal education package on benefits and components of delivery services. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 statistical package.Results: The mean age of participants in control and experimental groups was 32.3±9.60 and 34.7±8.21 years respectively. Findings revealed moderate knowledge mean score (control- 54.97±10.52; experimental-52.14±11.09) and low pre-intervention utilization mean score (control 13.33±3.41; experimental-13.17±4.21). Findings also showed significant improvement on post-intervention mean knowledge score of 52.14±11.09 versus 104.75±5.56 and a significant difference in post-intervention utilization (p=0.000) and follow-up (p=0.013) on the experimental group.Conclusions: The study concluded that the antenatal education programme had positive effect on the pregnant women’s knowledge and utilization of health facility delivery services, therefore, there is need to strengthen and intensify antenatal education at all levels of healthcare using appropriate teaching techniques.

scholarly journals Assessment on the Effect of Active Management of Third Stage of Labour With and Without Uterine Massage on Maternal Outcome among Postnatal Mothers

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 31-39
Author(s):  
Aparajita Kundu ◽  
Manasi Jana
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Maternal Outcome ◽  
Active Management ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Postpartum Bleeding ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Uterine Massage ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The most common cause of maternal death worldwide is postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and Active Management of Third Stage of Labour (AMTSL) is the most important prophylactic intervention for prevention of PPH. A study was undertaken to assess the effect of AMTSL with and without uterine massage on maternal outcome among postnatal mothers in a selected hospital, WB. In this quasi-experimental study, Total 60 (Experimental Group-30, Control Group-30) postnatal mothers who undergone spontaneous vaginal delivery were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique followed by randomization. The uterine massage is applied for 1 min immediately after placental delivery to 2 hours of postpartum at every 15 mins interval. The results revealed that there was no statistically significant difference of mean amount of postpartum bleeding between experimental and control group at 1st hour, 2nd hour, 24 hours, and 48 hours [t1= 1.06, t2= 1.52, t3=0.47, t4=0.26 at df (58), p>0.05]. The general condition (BP, Pulse, Respiration) after 1st hour, 2nd hour, 24 hours and 48 hours were comparable and statistically not significant between the two groups. There was no significant association between amount of postpartum bleeding and obstetrical parameters like parity, gravida, POG, presence of episiotomy, birth weight, time of placental delivery, presence of tear and time of initiation of breast feeding etc. for both groups. Based on the results of the current study, it can be concluded that the mothers who received the uterine massage along with AMTSL get no additional benefit as compared to control group. Keywords: Active management of third stage of labour (AMTSL); Uterine massage; Maternal outcome; Postnatal mother.

scholarly journals Improving Nurses' Performance in Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Agents: a Quasi-experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezoo Nouri ◽  
Mehri Seyyedjavadi ◽  
Effat Iranijam ◽  
Masoumeh Aghamohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Anticancer Drugs ◽  
Oncology Nurses ◽  
T Test ◽  
Safe Handling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Abstract Background: The safe, principled, and standard handling of anticancer drugs can reduce the effects of occupational exposure and promote safe behaviors in nurses. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the effects of standard guidelines education on the safe handling of anti-neoplasm drugs among oncology nurses in Ardabil, Iran.Methods: The quasi-experimental study with one-group pretest-posttest design was performed among 32 nurses employed in the oncology wards of two educational hospitals in Ardabil city, during 2020. All of the nurses in the wards who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. The data were collected by using a demographic information form and nurses' knowledge assessment questionnaire regarding the standard guidelines for working with antineoplastic drugs, and a standard checklist for examining their performance in this regard. Then, they were analyzed through descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient) in SPSS 22.Results: The mean and standard deviation of the knowledge and performance scores of the oncology nurses was respectively determined 59.56±6.41 and 18.96±2.54, which changed to 66±4.82 and 32.03±2.45 three months after training. The results of t-test represented a statistically significant difference between the level of knowledge and performance before and after the intervention (P=0.001).Conclusions: Based on the results, the standard guidelines education improved the nurses' knowledge and performance on the safe handling of anticancer drugs in the chemotherapy wards. Therefore, it is suggested to pay attention to the promotion of the oncology nurses' awareness in the planning and policy-making of healthcare centers.

scholarly journals Exploring nurses’ knowledge of basic life support guideline of American Heart Association: a local study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-110
Author(s):  
Payman Asadi ◽  
Seyyed Mahdi Zia Ziabari ◽  
Vahid Monsef-Kasmaei
Keyword(s):  
American Heart Association ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
American Heart ◽  
Guideline Development ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Local Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Objective: Awareness of the changes concerning the clinical guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is essential for nurses. This study aimed at assessing the nurses’ knowledge of the 2015 American Heart Association basic life support guideline algorithm. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, the knowledge of 183 nurses working in emergency departments, intensive care unit (ICU) and coronary care unit (CCU) regarding the 2015 American Heart Association basic life support guideline algorithm was investigated. Data were collected by a 20-item questionnaire regarding the knowledge needed for resuscitation operations as well as the identification of the early stages of cardiac arrest. Nurses with a score of 10 and less were put in the poor group, 11-15 in the fair group, and score of more than 15 in the good group. Results: Results showed that the highest percentage of the right answer was observed in questions 20 (98.4%), 11 (93.4%), and 1 (88%), while the lowest percentage of the correct answer was found in questions 13 (30.6%), 2 (31.1%), and 3 (32.8%). Mean ± SD of knowledge score was 12.3±2.2. A statistically significant difference was observed between knowledge of ICU nurses with an experience of basic life support educational course and those with no experience of such education. The knowledge score of educated and non-educated nurses was 11.5±2.2 and 13.2±2.5, respectively. Conclusion: This study indicated that ICU nurses do not have enough knowledge about basic life support of the 2015 American Heart Association guideline. Development of knowledge is one of the important components of professional expansion in nursing education programs.

scholarly journals Benefits of breast milk for prevention of sore nipple & association with their demographic variables: A quasi-experimental study

2022 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 127-131
Author(s):  
Javaid Ahmad Mir ◽  
Nadiya Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Sample Characteristics ◽  
The Right ◽  
Experimental Group

A newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of his mother, food from her breasts and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three. While breastfeeding may not seem the right choice for every parent, it is the choice for every baby because it fulfills the physical needs as well as psychotic complementary of the child. The study aimedto find out the association of nipple soreness in experimental group and comparison group in terms of sample characteristics of postnatal mothers. A quasi experimental study was conducted on 70 postnatal mothers, (35 in experimental group and 35 in the comparison group) who breast feeds their babies were selected conveniently. Feeding pattern was assessed by LATCH scale four times in a day followed by the application of hind milk minimum four times in a day for three or four days as per discharge day of mother. The mother was asked to rub hind milk on nipples after feeding the baby and letting it air dry in front of researcher and nipple soreness scale was used to check the sore nipple at third and fifth day or at the day of discharge. Follow up of postnatal mothers was done telephonically by using interview questionnaire on day 15 in both groups. Study findings revealed that on 3rd day, the mean nipple soreness score was higher in comparison group (1.45) than experimental group (0.10) and thus there was significant difference (t value = 3.87) in nipple soreness score.Study concluded that breast milk application was effective in preventing sore nipples among postnatal mothers. Hence, it can be recommended to use breast milk for the prevention of sore nipple.

scholarly journals Utilization of Postnatal Care Services among the Rural Women in Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-212
Author(s):  
Shafia Khatun Nayan ◽  
Nasreen Begum ◽  
Mumtaz Rahman Abid ◽  
Sanjida Rahman ◽  
Ahsanul Kabir Rajib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Postpartum Care ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Post Natal Care ◽  
Natal Care

Background : Low utilization of routine postnatal care (PNC) is an important determinant of high maternal and neonatal mortality in Bangladesh.Objective : To determine the utilization of post-natal care services among the rural women in a selected area in Bangladesh.Methodology : During October 2015 to March 2016 a descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out among 200 married women of reproductive age who had a live baby below 5years of age. Sample was selected purposively from village Islampur in Dhamrai Upzilla under Dhaka district. After taking informed consent data were collected by face to face interview using structured questionnaire.Results : The study revealed that 73.50% of the respondents utilized PNC services among them 55.10% took PNC for less than 3 times and 28.57% took PNC for more than 3 times during postnatal period. Most of them 86% were house wife; age between 25-30 years. About 35% respondents were educated up to secondary level and 31.5% were from middle economic group. In this study 79.50% respondents received Antenatal care and advice for Post-Natal Care (PNC) Source of information for PNC was 32.5% from health workers. Fifty nine percent respondents took PNC on combined decision of husband and wife. A significant number of respondents 61.91% received postnatal care at Upazilla Health Complex. Most of the respondents 73.47% found health care provider available on duty and good behavior were found by 72.11% respondents. Among respondents 62.59% attended Health Centre by walking. Only 59.86% respondents got free PNC service. Regarding importance of PNC 67.5% believed for healthy mother and 12.5% for healthy baby.Conclusions : Post Natal Care service utilization was satisfactory (73.50%) in the study area which is higher than the national figure (36%). The findings of the study clearly showed that female education, monthly household income, antenatal care utilization, distance of health center turned out important factors in determining the postpartum care utilization among the mothers. Availability and interaction with health care providers also affected the postpartum care utilization in the study population.Northern International Medical College Journal Vol.8(2) January 2017: 208-212

scholarly journals Effect of Designing and Implementing Nursing Guidelines on Nurses' Performance in Caring Women with Ectopic Pregnancy

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Hanan A. F. Mohamed ◽  
Mahmoud R. Fayed ◽  
Somaya O. Abd El Meneam ◽  
Ola M. El-Sayed
Keyword(s):  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Nursing Guidelines ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Context: Ectopic pregnancy is a condition presenting as a significant health problem for women of the childbearing period. Ectopic pregnancy remains one of the primary causes of maternal mortality. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of nursing guidelines for improving maternity nurses' performance regarding ectopic pregnancy. Methods: A quasi-experimental design used to achieve the aim of the study. The study conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Benha University Hospital. A convenient sample of all nurses (90 nurses) working in Obstetrics and Gynecology departments at Benha university hospital. Tools of data collection included a structured self-administrated questionnaire to assess nurses' knowledge regarding ectopic pregnancy, an observational checklist to evaluate nursing practice regarding ectopic pregnancy before and after the implementation of the nursing guidelines. Results: shows that 78.9% of the studied nurses had total incorrect knowledge pre-program, which improved to 88.9% of them, had correct knowledge post-program. The study also shows that 47.2% of the studied nurses had unsatisfactory total practice score pre-program, which improved to 54.4%  of the studied nurses had high satisfactory total practice post-program. There was a highly statistically significant difference before and after nursing guidelines of the studied nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding ectopic pregnancy (P ≤ 0.001). Conclusion: The study concluded that nursing guidelines have a positive effect on the nurses' performance in terms of their knowledge and practice regarding ectopic pregnancy. The study recommended that simple guidelines regarding ectopic pregnancy nursing care should be distributed to nurses in the emergency obstetrics department to standardized and optimized nursing care provided to women with ectopic pregnancy. Continuous refreshment courses and follows up programs for nurses regarding ectopic pregnancy.

scholarly journals Zoonotic Diseases Prevention Program for Veterinary Workers in Rural Health Units at Benha City

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Eman N. Ramadan ◽  
Ahlam E. M. Sarhan ◽  
Gamalat M. Abd El-Ghany
Keyword(s):  
Rural Health ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Zoonotic Diseases ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Program Intervention ◽  
Protective Methods

Context: Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases that naturally transmitted from animals to humans. Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Zoonotic Diseases prevention program for Veterinary workers in Rural Health Units at Benha City. Methods: A quasi-experimental design. The study was carried out in Veterinary Health Units at Benha City. A convenience sample used which includes (85) Veterinary workers. Two tools used for collecting data: 1) A structured interviewing questionnaire to assess: a) demographic characteristics, b) medical history of previous exposure to Zoonotic diseases and c) knowledge of Veterinary workers regarding zoonotic diseases. 2) An observational checklist sheet was used to assess: a) practices of veterinary workers regarding the prevention of zoonotic diseases, b) veterinary health unit environmental condition. Results: More than three quarters (76.5%) of veterinary workers were male, less than half (45.9%) aged ranged from 30 < 40 years with mean±SD (32.3±6.62) and about one third (31.8%) of them were secondary education. The majority (89.4%) of veterinary workers had poor total knowledge score regarding zoonotic diseases pre-program intervention compared to more than half (55.3%) of them had good total knowledge score post-program intervention. On the other hand, about two thirds (62.4%) of veterinary workers had unsatisfactory total practices score regarding zoonotic diseases pre-program intervention compared to more than three quarters (78.8%) of them had satisfactory total practices score post-program. Conclusion: Post-program score was higher than the pre-program score both in knowledge and practices of veterinary workers regarding zoonotic diseases, and there is a positive correlation between total knowledge and total practice pre and post-program (P=0.000). The study recommends an illustrated booklets and brochures in each Veterinary Health Unit focus on the use of protective methods during contact with animals and adherence to adequate sanitary standards.

scholarly journals The Effect of Training of School Physicians on Their Knowledge Regarding Surveillance in Alexandria

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nessrin El-Nimr ◽  
Iman Wahdan
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Post Test

Background: Surveillance is important in schools. We assessed the effect of a training program on the knowledge of school physicians regarding surveillance. Methods: Seventy school physicians were included. Assessment of their baseline surveillance knowledge was done (pretest). An intervention program was prepared. Assessment of the training program was done using the same data collection tool (post test). Results: Significant difference in the mean knowledge score before and after the intervention was detected. In a multiple linear regression model, the total knowledge score before the intervention and the age of the physician were the only two factors found to be significantly affecting the school physicians' knowledge score after the intervention. Conclusion: Training of school physicians on disease surveillance has an effect on their level of knowledge regarding surveillance.

scholarly journals Insight of Malaysian Users of Cosmetic Regarding Cosmetovigilance

Cosmetics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Hazrina Hadi ◽  
Ammar Ihsan Awadh ◽  
Mazlina Zamli ◽  
Nur’ain Ai ◽  
Shazia Jamshed
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Knowledge Practices ◽  
Monthly Expenditure ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Significant Difference

Despite high popularity and demand for cosmetic products among users of cosmetics, there is paucity of work on cosmetovigilance. The objective of this study was to explore the cosmetovigilance-related insight encompassing the knowledge, practices, attitude, and perception of Malaysian users of cosmetics. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire comprising of 47 items reflecting on demographic profile, knowledge, practices, attitude, and perception toward cosmetics. The questionnaire was administered using the SurveyMonkey website, subject to a convenience sample of 552 users of cosmetics in Malaysia. The data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Insufficient knowledge of cosmetic safety was found, especially in terms of the ingredients used and the adverse effects related to common cosmetic products. The total knowledge score showed a significant difference between gender (p < 0.001) and monthly expenditure (p = 0.001). The total attitude score showed a significant difference with respect to gender (p = 0.008), age (p < 0.001), marital status (p < 0.001), education (p = 0.014), occupation (p < 0.001), income range (p = 0.009) and monthly expenditure (p = 0.013). The levels of cosmetovigilance-related knowledge, practices, attitude and perception of users of cosmetics in Malaysia are still unsatisfactory. The current research is expected to offer baseline data which can further help in strengthening the knowledge and attitudes of cosmetic consumers, while reinforcing best practices towards cosmetic products.

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