» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Providing exceptional health care is essential for guaranteeing that patients obtain the most effective treatment available (WHO, 2019). This encompasses compliance with established healthcare standards, commitment to patient safety protocol…Continue Reading »
» EVALUATING THE SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPLICATION OF INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT IN CAMEROON CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The movement of individuals within a country's borders, known as internally displaced persons (IDPs), has garnered both political and scientific interest. The sig…Continue Reading »
» EVALUATION OF IMPEDIMENTS TO PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION IN PAEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Individuals under the age of 20 represent 35% of the worldwide population and account for 40% of the population in the least developed countries…Continue Reading »
» EVALUATION OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIOURS (KAP) OF INTRA ABDOMINAL PRESSURE MONITORING AMONG PAEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE NURSES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Monitoring intra abdominal pressure (IAP) is a crucial procedure in the care of critically ill patients, es…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a heterogeneous collection of pathogens in the papillomavirus family, distinguished by their nonenveloped, double stranded circular DNA configuration. HPVs, with more than 200 known kinds, have a notable …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Older individuals tend to be more vulnerable to ailments like hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis, which generally necessitate ongoing medication management. Nonetheless, this inclination towards numerous prescriptions has presented new ch…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Human papillomavirus (HPV) is characterized as a disease that affects both genders equally (Bosch et al., 2015). As many as 80% of sexually active individuals will contract some form of HPV during their lifetime, rendering HPV the most preva…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Globally, patient safety has become a major focus in healthcare systems worldwide due to the increasing recognition of medical errors and their impact on healthcare delivery. Medical errors, which include adverse events, wrong diagnoses, and treat…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Waste is defined as solid or semi solid items that are dumped by their original owner. These materials may or may not be helpful to others, but they can become a nuisance to public health and the environment if they are not properly disposed (Wokek…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Generally, healthcare is essential for life and health, but because of its chemical composition, waste from medical operations has grown to be a major problem. If it is not disposed of properly, it has the potential to harbour microorganisms that can …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Hypertension is the leading chronic condition responsible for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events globally, affecting 32.6% of adults in the United States, with estimated annual medical costs exceeding $50 billion (Muntner et al., 2020; CDC,…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Statistically, surgical site infections (SSIs) are a prevalent type of hospital acquired infection, constituting approximately 20 to 25% of all such infections globally (WHO, 2023). Surgical site infections (SSIs) have contributed to rising exp…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Globally, surgical site infections (SSIs) provide a significant risk of sickness for patients undergoing surgery (Nichols, 2018). In the United States, there are around 500,000 infections per year out of an estimated 27 million surgical procedu…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study There have been substantial changes in the worldwide reproductive health situation, with a growing focus on women's independence and decision making in regards to contraception. Current methods of contraception have a crucial impact on giving women th…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Telehealth has been described as health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cellphone) (American Psychological Association, 2020). Telehealth sometimes called te…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The adoption of telehealth has experienced a substantial increase in reaction to the COVID 19 epidemic, as telemedicine provides a means to communicate with healthcare providers without the requirement of direct physical contact. This is a notable adv…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Globally, the healthcare system has been over stretched in the face of epidemics and pandemics as a result, exacerbated the dearth of health workers, signaling the need for innovative means such as telemedicine as an essential tool for reducing the ne…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Malaria is one of the most prevalent human infections worldwide resulting in 225 million cases each year (WHO, 2010). It is caused by protozoa parasite of the genus plasmodium which infects and destroys red blood cells. Four species of plasmodia (…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of Study The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that weakens an individual's immune system, exposing them to a variety of opportunistic infections. Although unprotected sexual contact is the primary mechanism of HIV transmission, there is also a lar…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study safety has been identified as keeping things from happening, it is a state in which hazards and conditions leading to physical, psychological or material harm are controlled in other to preserve the health and well being of individuals and comm…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study was designed to identify the problems and effects of old age in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. The research questions guided the study. A total of six hundred and fifty aged male and female alike were used for the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Th…Continue Reading »
» 1.1 Background to the Study Integrated, comprehensive and strategic school health programs have greater potential to achieve good results.1 In 1980, World Health Organization (WHO) orientation toward developing healthy structures instead of focusing only on individual behaviors founded a comprehensi…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The definition of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) most commonly used comes from the United Nations (UN) guiding principles on internal displacement. The guiding principles define IDPs as “persons or group of persons who have been…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The universality of harmful beliefs and subsequent negative attitudes towards the mentally ill is not in doubt (Thara and Srinivasan 2000; Murphy 2002; Botha et al. 2006). This study is set out to identify the persistent socio…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The universality of harmful beliefs and subsequent negative attitudes towards the mentally ill is not in doubt (Thara and Srinivasan 2000; Murphy 2002; Botha et al. 2006). This study is set out to identify the persistent socio…Continue Reading »
