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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Health In Environment: Reduce Surgical Site Infections By Applying Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory, Anna Rana
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Surgical site infection is one of the most common causes of readmission in hospitals and it also leads to an overall increased burden. This can be decreased by applying basic concepts of Nightingale (1860) "Environmental Theory" while giving care to the patients. Keeping in view Nightingale's environmental theory, this paper aims to discuss the case of a patient suffering from a surgical site infection. It will help readers to understand the environmental factors which affect the patients' health and provide a way to promote healing and fast recovery by modifying their environment.
Factors Associated With The Compliance Of Standard Precaution; Review Article, Shah Zeb, Tazeen Saeed Ali
Factors Associated With The Compliance Of Standard Precaution; Review Article, Shah Zeb, Tazeen Saeed Ali
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Compliance with standard precautions is very important for healthcare workers because studies have shown that it helps in minimising the transmission of infectious diseases and healthcare-associated infections which is directly proportional to the patient cost and stay of the patient in hospitals. As healthcare associated infections increase, the cost and the stay of the patient will increase. Researchers suggest that all healthcare workers need to follow the standard precautions guideline and it can be possible with the help of health education, training, provision of equipment and supervision by the management. Barriers to the compliance identified are lack of education, heavy …
Risk Factors Of Breast Cancer Among Patients In A Tertiary Care Hospitals In Afghanistan: A Case Control Study, Zekrullah Baset, Jamshid Abdul Ghafar, Yasmin Parpio, Ahmed Maseh Haidary
Risk Factors Of Breast Cancer Among Patients In A Tertiary Care Hospitals In Afghanistan: A Case Control Study, Zekrullah Baset, Jamshid Abdul Ghafar, Yasmin Parpio, Ahmed Maseh Haidary
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Background: Breast cancer is the second most common causes of women's death, worldwide. Data on risk factors associated with female breast cancer in the Afghan population is very limited. The aim of our study was to identifying risk factor associated with female breast cancer in Afghanistan.
Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted with inclusion of 201 cases and 201 controls. Patient information was collected by interviewing the patient through a structured questionnaire. Histopathological information was collected from the hospital integrated laboratory management system. The data was analyzed by using logistic regression with univariate and multivariable analyses to determine the …
Editorial: Midwifery 2021 In A World In Turmoil, Rafat Jan, Edwin Van Teijlingen
Editorial: Midwifery 2021 In A World In Turmoil, Rafat Jan, Edwin Van Teijlingen
Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)
No abstract provided.
Capacity Building As A Midwifery Researcher: Personal Experience As An International Student Of Phd Programme At A University In New Zealand, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani
Capacity Building As A Midwifery Researcher: Personal Experience As An International Student Of Phd Programme At A University In New Zealand, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani
Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)
No abstract provided.
Voice Of A Baby - Thanks Midwife For Your Devotion, Laiba Asif
Voice Of A Baby - Thanks Midwife For Your Devotion, Laiba Asif
Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)
No abstract provided.
Digitalisation Provisions For Controlling Depression In Developing Countries: Short Review, Naureen Akber Ali, Hasan Nawaz Tahir, Rawshan Jabeen
Digitalisation Provisions For Controlling Depression In Developing Countries: Short Review, Naureen Akber Ali, Hasan Nawaz Tahir, Rawshan Jabeen
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Depression is a global health issue which is associated with disability, absenteeism, decreased productivity and high suicide rates. It is the fourth most common cause of disability globally and by the year 2020 it will be the second leading cause of disease burden. In Pakistan, the prevalence of depression is 45.9%. A unique and promising method for addressing the issue is mobile health (m-health). It refers to the utilisation of mobile technology to support various aspects of healthcare. Electronic record, SMS, internet, wearable devices and mobile applications are some of the digitalisation approaches used to bridge the treatment gap in …
Counting Stillbirths And Covid 19-There Has Never Been A More Urgent Time, Caroline S E. Homer, Susannah Hopkins Leisher, Neelam Aggarwa, Joseph Akuze, Delly Babona, Hannah Blencowe, John Bolgna, Richard Chawana, Aliki Christou, Rafat Jan
Counting Stillbirths And Covid 19-There Has Never Been A More Urgent Time, Caroline S E. Homer, Susannah Hopkins Leisher, Neelam Aggarwa, Joseph Akuze, Delly Babona, Hannah Blencowe, John Bolgna, Richard Chawana, Aliki Christou, Rafat Jan
School of Nursing & Midwifery
No abstract provided.
Peer Victimization And Experiences Of Violence At School And At Home Among School Age Children With Disabilities In Pakistan And Afghanistan, Rozina Somani, Julienne Corboz, Rozina Karmaliani, Esnat D. Chirwa, Judith Mcfarlane, Hussain Maqbool Ahmed Khuwaja, Nargis Asad, Yasmeen Hassan Somani, Ingrid Van Der Heijden, Rachel Jewke
Peer Victimization And Experiences Of Violence At School And At Home Among School Age Children With Disabilities In Pakistan And Afghanistan, Rozina Somani, Julienne Corboz, Rozina Karmaliani, Esnat D. Chirwa, Judith Mcfarlane, Hussain Maqbool Ahmed Khuwaja, Nargis Asad, Yasmeen Hassan Somani, Ingrid Van Der Heijden, Rachel Jewke
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Background: Children with disabilities are more likely to experience violence or injury at school and at home, but there is little evidence from Central Asia.
Objective: To describe the prevalence of disability and associations with peer violence perpetration and victimization, depression, corporal punishment, school performance and school attendance, among middle school children in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Method: This is a secondary analysis of data gathered in the course of evaluations of interventions to prevent peer violence conducted in Pakistan and Afghanistan as part of the 'What Works to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls Global Programme'. In …
Effectiveness Of Standard Precautions In The Prevention Of Covid-19, Tazeen Saeed Ali, Shah Zeb, Asghar Ali, Zahir Munir, Sumia Andleeb Abbasi
Effectiveness Of Standard Precautions In The Prevention Of Covid-19, Tazeen Saeed Ali, Shah Zeb, Asghar Ali, Zahir Munir, Sumia Andleeb Abbasi
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Background: COVID-19 is the novel pandemic that has caused exponential deaths worldwide and damaged health care systems of developed as well as developing regions. Many of the HCWs across the countries are getting affected by this infection and losing their lives.
Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the level of compliance with SPs for the prevention of COVID-19 transmission among HCWs and identify its associated factors.
Methods: An analytical cross sectional study was conducted on 877 HCWs in nine different tertiary care hospitals of Sindh. HCWs were retrieved using universal sampling. Data was collected using self-reporting questionnaire. …
Open And Distance Learning Programs For Nursing And Midwifery Education In East Africa: Protocol For A Scoping Review, Kahabi Isangula, Grace Edwards, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Columba Mbekenga, Eunice Pallangyo, Ahmed Sarki, Eunice Ndirangu
Open And Distance Learning Programs For Nursing And Midwifery Education In East Africa: Protocol For A Scoping Review, Kahabi Isangula, Grace Edwards, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Columba Mbekenga, Eunice Pallangyo, Ahmed Sarki, Eunice Ndirangu
School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa
Background: In the face of growing modernity and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, open and distance learning (ODL) is considered to play an important role in increasing access to education worldwide. There is a robust evidence base demonstrating its cost effectiveness in comparison with conventional class-based teaching; however, the transition to this new paradigm of learning for nursing and midwifery courses has been difficult in low-income countries. While there are notable efforts to increase internet and education access to health care professionals, not much is known about ODL for nurses and midwives in East African countries.
Objective: The objective …
Addressing Violence Against Women Within The Midwifery Curriculum In Bangladesh: A Focus Group Discussion Inquiry, Shahanaz Parveen, Noormahal Akter, Mauluda Zahan, Kerstin Erlandsson, Ulrika Byrskog
Addressing Violence Against Women Within The Midwifery Curriculum In Bangladesh: A Focus Group Discussion Inquiry, Shahanaz Parveen, Noormahal Akter, Mauluda Zahan, Kerstin Erlandsson, Ulrika Byrskog
Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)
No abstract provided.
Aastrika Midwifery Centre, A Model For Midwifery-Led Care In India, Malin Bogren, Kerstin Erlandsson
Aastrika Midwifery Centre, A Model For Midwifery-Led Care In India, Malin Bogren, Kerstin Erlandsson
Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)
No abstract provided.