scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AMONG MENTAL HEALTH NURSES IN FEDERAL NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (FNPH), CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-45
Author(s):  
Dr. Umoh, Edet Okon ◽  
Iwok, Enewan Udofia
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Occupational Hazard ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State

This study was conducted to assess prevalence of occupational hazards and illnesses among mental health Nurses in Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State. Three research questions were raised and one hypothesis formulated to direct the course of the study. The study adopted cross-sectional descriptive survey design to study 87 mental health nurses who were selected from the Hospital using stratified random sampling technique. Instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire designed in consonance with the study’s objectives. The validity of the instrument was ensured and high reliability coefficient was obtained for the respective variables of the study. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics while hypothesis was tested using Chi-square statistics significant at 0.05. Findings of the study revealed that excessive workload, assaults and violence were the major hazards nurses were exposed to, while occupational illnesses including body pains, stress/psychosocial problems, and back pain were reported among the nurses. Nurses were found to exhibit good practice of prevention of occupational hazard, and there was a statistically significant relationship between years of work experience and practice of prevention of occupational hazard among Nurses in the Hospital. Prominent factors found associated with occupational hazard were; insufficient safety gadgets and equipment in the Hospital, long working hours, lack of adequate safety training, excessive workload, and inadequate staff strength in the Hospital. Based on these findings, it was recommended that government should embark on recruitment of more Nurses to reduce work load and enhance compliance to infection control practices in the Hospital.

scholarly journals Empathy, Burnout, and Attitudes towards Mental Illness among Spanish Mental Health Nurses

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 692
Author(s):  
Daniel Román-Sánchez ◽  
Juan Carlos Paramio-Cuevas ◽  
Olga Paloma-Castro ◽  
José Luis Palazón-Fernández ◽  
Isabel Lepiani-Díaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Mental health nurses, together with psychiatrists, are the healthcare professionals who display the highest levels of empathy and the best attitudes towards patients with mental disorders. However, burnout is a common problem among these professionals. The aim of our study is to describe the association between empathy, burnout, and attitudes towards patients with mental disorders among mental health nurses in Spain. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used involving a sample of 750 specialist nurses working in mental health facilities in Spain. An intentional, non-probability, non-discriminative, exponential snowball sampling method was used. The Jefferson Scale of Empathy, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Community Attitudes towards Mental Illness Inventory were used to measure the study variables. A positive correlation was observed between empathy and all the study variables, with the exception of the personal accomplishment dimension of burnout and the social restrictiveness and authoritarianism dimensions of attitudes towards mental illness, where a negative relation was observed. Our findings suggest that empathy is associated with an increase in positive attitudes towards patients with mental disorders, decreasing associated stigma, but did not act as a protective factor against burnout in the study sample.

Nonmental Healthcare Professionals’ Attitudes Toward Mental Health Services in Asir Region, KSA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alsubaie SS ◽  
◽  
Al-Hufayyan RS ◽  
Mohammed MS ◽  
Alsufyani AH ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Future Research ◽  
P Value ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Asir Region

Objectives: Most patients who visit other clinics are surprised when they referred to psychiatric clinics, which may be related to the social stigma of mental illness or nonmental health professionals’ (NMHPs) negative attitude toward psychiatric illness. The study aimed to assess attitudes toward mental health services among NMHPs in Asir region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and to correlate the results with different variables. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among NMHPs (n=358) in Asir region of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia by using an electronic questionnaire through WhatsApp application. Results: Young age, female gender, single marital status, did not ever had known or shared in giving care to a mentally ill person, work experience less than 10 years, nursing specialty, and holding diploma degree represented the significant statistical correlation with negative attitudes toward mental health services scale (p-value = <0.001; 0.01; 0.003; 0.02; <0.001; 0.02 and <0.001, respectively). Conclusion: This study demonstrates positive attitude toward mental health services among NMHPs. There is need for better educational measures and more training courses at the undergraduate level of NMHPs in order to improve such attitude. Future research could investigate the outcomes of these measures and courses.

scholarly journals Effects of Occupational Hazards on Job Stress and Mental Health of Factory Workers and Miners: A Propensity Score Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yaoqin Lu ◽  
Zhe Zhang ◽  
Huan Yan ◽  
Baoling Rui ◽  
Jiwen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Propensity Score Analysis ◽  
Coal Dust ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Occupational Hazard ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Score Analysis

This study is to evaluate the effects of different occupational hazards on job stress and mental health of factory workers and miners. A total of 6120 workers from factories and mining enterprises in seven districts and one district of Urumqi were determined using the stratified cluster random sampling method. The Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) questionnaire and the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) were used to evaluate the effects of occupational hazard factors on job stress and mental health of workers. The propensity score analysis was used to control the confounding factors. The occupational hazards affecting job stress of workers were asbestos dust (OR=1.3, 95% CI: 1.09-1.55), benzene (OR=1.25, 95% CI: 1.10-1.41), and noise (OR=1.39, 95% CI: 1.22-1.59). The occupational hazards affecting the mental health of workers were coal dust (OR=1.19, 95% CI: 1.02-1.38), asbestos dust (OR=1.58, 95% CI: 1.32-1.92), benzene (OR=1.28, 95% CI: 1.13-1.47), and noise (OR=1.23, 95% CI: 1.07-1.42). Different occupational hazards have certain influence on job stress and mental health of factory workers and miners. The enhancements in occupational hazard and risk assessment, occupational health examination, and occupational protection should be taken to relieve job stress and enhance the mental health of factory workers and miners.

scholarly journals Awareness and utilization of personal protective equipment among small-scale welders in Cross River State, Nigeria: a descriptive cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ekpereonne Esu ◽  
Utibeabasi Ekanem
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Objective: Rapid urbanization and industrialization in the many low- and middle-income countries means that there is a growing demand for the welding industry. Previous studies in Nigeria, and other low- and middle-income countries have reported a significant discrepancy between awareness and consistent and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study assessed the awareness and utilization of PPE among small-scale welders in Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria. Methods: This study was conducted in Calabar South Local Government Area using a descriptive cross-sectional design. Data collection was with an interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire, and an observation checklist was used to monitor the use of PPE among small-scale welders. Results:  One hundred and sixteen small-scale welders were surveyed with a mean age of 34.9 ±9.1 years. Almost 90% of respondents had completed at least primary education. Eighty-one respondents (69.8%) were aware of PPE. Three-quarters of respondents (61/81) knew PPE protected the user from injury. The most frequently identified type of welding PPE among the respondents aware of PPE, were safety goggles (38.3%), hand gloves (25.9%), safety boots (19.8%), and coveralls (9.9%). 83.6% had access to PPE at work. However, only 14.4% reported using PPE consistently. Observation revealed that the PPE most frequently used, sunglasses, were not the recommended welding goggles. Conclusion:  The low utilization of PPE calls for stricter enforcement of occupational health and safety regulations among welders in the informal sector, including implementing PPE awareness programs.

scholarly journals Factors affecting guardians’ decision making on clinic-based purchase of children’s spectacles in Nigeria

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254517
Author(s):  
Ving Fai Chan ◽  
Ai Chee Yong ◽  
Ciaran O’Neill ◽  
Christine Graham ◽  
Nathan Congdon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Design Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Frame Design ◽  
Factors Influencing

Background This study aims to understand the key factors influencing guardians’ decisions when purchasing spectacles for their children in semi-urban and urban areas of Cross River State, Nigeria, where a spectacle cross-subsidisation scheme will be implemented. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among all consecutive guardians visiting the Calabar (urban), Ugep, Ikom and Ogoja (semi-urban) public eye clinics in Cross River State, southern Nigeria, from August 1 to October 31 2019, and whose children had significant refractive errors (myopia ≤-0.50D, hyperopia ≥1.50D, astigmatism >0.75D) and received spectacles. Guardians were interviewed using a questionnaire which included i) close-ended questions on reasons guardians choose to purchase spectacles for their children in eye clinics, ii) guardians’ perceptions of the quality and design of children’s current spectacle, iii) factors most heavily influencing their choice of spectacles for children, and iv) open-ended questions to seek guardians’ suggestions on how to improve the current spectacle range. Results All 137 eligible guardians (67.2% women [n = 92]) who visited the selected eye clinics participated in the study (response rate = 100%), with 109 (79.6%) from semi-urban and 28 (20.4%) attending urban clinics. Guardians from both urban and semi-urban clinics prioritised frame design, quality, and material as the main factors affecting their decision when purchasing spectacles for their children. Female guardians and those with higher incomes were both 1.5 times more likely to emphasise frame quality when describing selection criteria for purchasing spectacles for their children than male guardians (p = 0.01) or guardians earning less (p = 0.03). Conclusion Design, material, and frame quality are key factors influencing guardians when purchasing spectacles for their children in these setting and female guardians or those with higher income prioritise frame quality. This study could guide the planning and implementation of a novel cross-subsidisation scheme in Cross River State.

scholarly journals Information on Domestic staff utilisation and household crimes

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Frank M. Attah ◽  
A. M. Ogaboh Agba ◽  
Azu A. Ibiam ◽  
Phyllis K. Kaburise ◽  
Collins Kulo
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Opportunity Theory ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Structural Functionalism Theory

Hiring of domestic staff and its effect on households’ crime has been an issues of great concern in Nigeria. This study is sets to investigate the correlates between domestic staff utilisation and crimes such as kidnapping, stealing and rape. Blocked opportunity theory and structural functionalism theory were adopted. Cross-sectional survey design was used while data was generated view questionnaire. A total sample of 330 respondents were selected from households in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. Information retrieved were coded and subjected to statistical analysis. Outcome revealed a significant relationship between the hiring of domestic staff and household crimes (such as kidnapping, stealing and rape). It was recommended among others that house helps should be passably screened through proper employment procedures before they are employed as domestic staff.

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