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The Prevalence Of Stress And Stressors Among Pediatric Oncology Nurses Working In Pediatric Oncology Units In Pakistan - An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study, Shenila Anwarali Mar 2024

The Prevalence Of Stress And Stressors Among Pediatric Oncology Nurses Working In Pediatric Oncology Units In Pakistan - An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study, Shenila Anwarali

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Introduction: Pediatric oncology nurses in Pakistan are at the forefront of caring for young cancer patients. In Pakistan, thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer every year, however the country's healthcare system lacks a comprehensive National cancer registry. Pediatric oncology nurses face high stress levels due to the demanding nature of their work, lack of specialized training, and communication challenges with patients and families. This study aims to explore the prevalence of stress and its predictors among these nurses in Pakistan, addressing a significant research gap.
Purpose: The purpose for the study was to measure stress and identify its predictors …


Effect Of Customer Incivility And Emotional Exhaustion On Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intentions In Nurses At A Tertiary Care Cancer Hospital In Pakistan, Saima Rubab Jan 2024

Effect Of Customer Incivility And Emotional Exhaustion On Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intentions In Nurses At A Tertiary Care Cancer Hospital In Pakistan, Saima Rubab

Theses & Dissertations

Background: Workplace incivility significantly impacts nurses' job satisfaction and turnover intentions. However, the incivility of the patients and their family emotionally drain health care providers. Subsequently, the lack of support from one’s organisation and job dissatisfaction contribute to healthcare employee turnover.
Aim of the Study: The study explores the associations between customer incivility and emotional exhaustion and determines whether they contribute to or affect the nurses’ job satisfaction and turnover intentions.
Methodology: The study used a cross-Sectional analytical study design to explore the study questions. A well-defined questionnaire was used to collect the data from the target population of staff …


Employing Data Visualization For Effective Health Communication In Nairobi, Kenya: A Study Of Select Media Houses., Rabudi Charles Mark Jan 2024

Employing Data Visualization For Effective Health Communication In Nairobi, Kenya: A Study Of Select Media Houses., Rabudi Charles Mark

Theses & Dissertations

This capstone project analyzes how journalists use data visualization to communicate health information. With the advent of evidence-based practice in medical communication, it is necessary to provide health information in a way that raises public health awareness and changes individual behaviour for beneficial health outcomes. The use of data visualization tools such as charts, graphs, and maps aids in the presentation of data patterns and insights, improving knowledge, engagement, and decision-making in the field of health communication. The study seeks to identify the types of health data visualization commonly employed by journalists in Kenya; assess the level of training and …