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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCompliance with Standard Precautions Among Nurses in Buraidah Health Care Settings. Buraidah, Saudi ArabiaAbdulaziz Mohammed Alharbi, Amen Ahmed Bawazir, Hassan NondoThis study was designed to determine the knowledge, compliance, and self-efficacy of standard precautions among nurses in Buraidah healthcare settings in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 420 qualified nurses with over one year of working experience in the selected health setting. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection, including sections related to knowledge, compliance, and … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 7 Oct 2023 · 6,863 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleVoluntary HIV Counselling and Testing Amongst Trainee Nurses and Midwives in Ghana and their Perception of Disclosure of HIV Positive Status to PartnersAugustine Kumah, Gideon Dzando et al.Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is the best strategy for a successful HIV prevention, care, and support service implementation among HIV-negative and positive individuals. VCT is also recognized as a critical component in the reduction of risk among sexually active young people. This study aims to assess the voluntary HIV counseling, testing, and utilization amongst student nurses and midwives in … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 18, Issue 2 · 6 Jun 2022 · 7,308 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleNurses’ Perception of Management Styles and Factors Influencing Retention of Nurses in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional SurveyAugustine Kumah, Hillary Selassi Nutakor, Godwin Gideon Kwaku Dorvlo et al.Retention of health professionals in the health sector in Ghana is crucial to address the human resource needs of the health sector and to promote an efficient and effective healthcare system. Nurses are one of the key professionals whose role in the healthcare industry cannot be underestimated. This study assessed nurses’ perception of management styles and factors influencing the retention … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 2 Apr 2022 · 7,669 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePrevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Needle Sticks and Sharp Injuries among Nurses at the Accident and Emergency Department of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi-GhanaAugustine Kumah, Hilda Agortimevor, Francis Akakpo et al.Needle Sticks and Sharps Injuries (NSSI) represent a major occupational hazard in the health care industry, with professional nurses incurring a large proportion of the total burden particularly with items that have been previously used on patients. This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors associated with needle sticks and sharp injuries among nurses at the accident and emergency department … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 28 Dec 2020 · 7,779 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePatients’ Knowledge and Perception on Nurses’ Adherence to Nurses’ Professional Code of Ethics in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional SurveyAugustine Kumah, Hilda Agortimevor, Prosper Kpobi et al.In recent times, the showcasing of professional ethical standards at workplaces has become an imperative issue of interest in almost all professions including the health profession in general and nursing. This study investigated patient's knowledge and perception of patients on Nurses' adherence to their professional codes of ethics in Ghana, using Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua as a case study. A … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 29 Oct 2020 · 8,552 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleKnowledge Practice Gap Among Nurses Towards COVID-19 Patients’ Dead Body Care in a Tertiary Care HospitalGirraj Saini, Mahendra Singh, Prasan Kumar Panda et al.COVID-19 due to SARS-CoV-2 is a global pandemic that presents a serious challenge from many angles for healthcare professionals. The virus causes a potentially fatal disease that is easily transmitted among patients and caregivers, hence specific dead body care is required for such patients. Our study was conducted to identify knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 dead body care among … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 10 Mar 2023 · 5,756 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDiversity and Resistance of Bacteria Isolated from a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Surfaces and the Hands of Nurses in Jeddah-Saudi ArabiaRoqaiah M. Al-Jabri, Ahmed M. Al-Hejin, Rukaia Gashgari et al.Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a serious problem for neonates when admitted to NICUs. The healthcare environment and healthcare workers' hands may be a source of transmission. Therefore, there is a need to find microbial sources and identify the contaminants to improve disinfection protocols to reduce HAIs. Out of the 169 samples collected on nutrient agar media from NICUs of a … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 5 Aug 2022 · 5,828 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAn Investigation of Work-Related Fatigue Levels and Related Factors among Emergency Nurses: A Primary Quantitative StudyKhaldoun Ismail, Mahmoud Al-Masaeed, Rawan Alsababha et al.One of the most frequent phenomena among shift workers, particularly nurses, is work-related fatigue. There is a necessary demand for research in the area concerning the relationship between socio-demographic factors, occupational variables and work-related fatigue among Arabic, including Jordanian nurses, given the lack of knowledge. This study targets evaluating the magnitude of the relationship between socio-demographic and occupational factors and … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 5 Mar 2021 · 7,005 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Role of the Work Environment on the Safety Performance and Safety Management Practices: Its Influence on the Attitudes of Nurses in the Jordanian HospitalsAbdallah Ashour, Zuraida HassanThis study employs an integrated model, combining management practices studies and social theories, to examine the safety management practices and behavioural safety of Jordanian nurses from public hospitals. Our research employs Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) regression analysis to test the model. Hedonic value and utilitarian value are proposed as first-order reflective indicators of second-order formative value construct. The role of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 11 · 24 Dec 2019 · 7,607 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleStatistical Measurement of Nurses’ Level of Awareness of Value of Occupational Therapy Services in a Paediatric WardLesetja Given Ledwaba, Legashe Hezekiel Ledwaba, Rirhandzu Valley Mathebula et al.The study investigated the extent of information the nurses have about Occupational Therapy (OT) and its place within a health Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). It took place in the paediatric ward of the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Gauteng Department of Health. It was stimulated by the adverse attitude of the nurses to the OT staff and/or students from Sefako … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 6 · 12 Apr 2017 · 7,591 accessesView PDFCite