» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In general practice, hypertension presents itself rather often as a health problem. According to Akepalakorn (2020), there were over 11 million persons in Nigeria who had been diagnosed with hypertension, and data showed that there were over …Continue Reading »
» TEACHING HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The health sector is one of the key sectors and one of the workplaces most susceptible to abuse and violence. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), health care employees have the second highest risk of…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The prevalence of HIV infection remains a significant health concern, with around 1.5 million new cases, 10.2 million untreated cases (out of a total of 37.7 million), and 680,000 AIDS related deaths reported globally in 2020. The HIV/AIDS pandemic…Continue Reading »
» AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CORRELATION OF NURSES’ EMERGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE CAPACITY AND WORKPLACE RESILIENCE AMONG NURSES IN OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The global population's health faces substantial obstacles in the ev…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The practice of performing caesarean sections has increasingly gained prevalence as a method of delivery globally in recent years. In Western nations, such as the United States, approximately 31.9%, or nearly one third, of births occur via c…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Polypharmacy, typically characterised by the concurrent use of five or more medications, presents a growing concern among older adults, particularly those dealing with chronic conditions like cancer (Maher, Hanlon, & Hajjar, 2014; Masnoon, S…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a global public health issue, with millions of individuals affected worldwide. Among the complications of diabetes, diabetic ulcers are particularly severe and can lead to morbidity, di…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Effective communication in nursing practice is crucial for guaranteeing high quality patient care, enhancing teamwork, and encouraging positive health outcomes (Jiu et. al., 2018). In the Nigerian healthcare sector, characterised by resource…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Maternal healthcare in Nigeria is a critical issue, marked by significant challenges that affect the health and well being of pregnant women. The World Health Organisation (2021) indicates that Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mort…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study In the realm of healthcare delivery, the oversight of hazardous medications poses considerable risks for both healthcare professionals and patients alike. Hazardous medications are characterised by their potential to inflict harm owing to th…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Pregnancy is a critical period that demands optimal nutritional status to ensure the health and well being of both the mother and the developing fetus. Adequate nutrition during pregnancy is crucial for proper fetal growth, development, a…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) represents a prevalent harmful traditional practice observed in numerous countries across Africa, the Middle East, and various other parts of the world (Sweileh, 2016). The World Health Organisation …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Prolonged labour, commonly known as labour dystocia, represents a critical obstetric complication that presents considerable clinical challenges in maternal healthcare globally, especially in developing nations such as Nigeria. Labour is …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 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 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 »
» 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 »
» 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 »
» 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 »
» 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 »
