Factors Influencing Anticipatory Self-efficacy of Pregnant Women in Coping with Labour Pain in First Stage of Labour in a Secondary Health Facility in Ogun State (Published)
This study investigated the factors influencing the anticipatory self-efficacy of pregnant women in coping with labour pain during the first stage of labour at State Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The research specifically assessed the influence of socio-demographic and obstetric variables such as age, educational status, parity, and previous labour experience on women’s anticipatory self-efficacy. A non-experimental descriptive design was adopted, and 136 pregnant women were selected using a convenience sampling method, with 125 valid responses analysed. Inclusion criteria included multigravida women with previous vaginal delivery and no complications. Data were collected through a structured, self-developed questionnaire incorporating two subscales of the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory (CBSEI), adapted and translated into Yoruba. The instrument showed good reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.75). Statistical analyses including chi-square, ANOVA, and t-tests were conducted using SPSS version 20. Findings revealed a significant relationship between socio-demographic factors and anticipatory self-efficacy (χ² = 16.909, p = 0.007). Obstetric factors such as parity and previous labour experience were also significantly associated with anticipatory self-efficacy (χ² = 28.899, p = 0.012). Women with higher parity and positive prior experiences reported higher self-efficacy. Although the majority of respondents exhibited average levels of anticipatory self-efficacy (mean = 42.565), a need for improvement was identified. The study concludes that targeted nursing interventions during antenatal care can enhance women’s confidence and coping abilities. Recommendations include incorporating self-efficacy training into antenatal classes and providing personalised support based on demographic and obstetric history to foster positive birth outcomes and maternal well-being.
Keywords: Pregnant Women, anticipatory self-efficacy, first stage of labour, labour pain coping, obstetric factors
Assessment of Belief, Family size and utilization of insecticide treated nets among pregnant women in Southern Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria (Published)
The study Assess utilization of insecticide treated net among pregnant women in Southern Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. For the purpose of this study to be achieved, two research questions were posed and converted into two null hypotheses, which were tested at 0.05 level of significance. There was a detailed review of related literature on the variables of the study. Survey research design was employed in the study. Accidental sampling technique was adopted in selecting the health facilities used for the study while the systematic random sampling technique was adopted in selecting the seven hundred and forty-one respondents used for the study. A structured questionnaire was the instrument utilized for data collection. The instrument was subjected to validity by relevant experts. Cronbach alpha method was employed to establish the reliability of the research instrument. To test the various hypotheses that were formulated for the study, Pearson product moment correlation statistics were utilized for analysis of data. The result obtained from data analysis and hypotheses testing in the study revealed that; There was no significant relationship between belief and utilization of insecticide treated nets among pregnant women. The implication of this finding is that pregnant women in the study area believe in the efficacy of insecticide treated nets, which is influencing the utilization positively. Family size significantly influences utilization of insecticide treated nets among pregnant women. The implication of this finding is that pregnant women with large families will continue to experience low utilization of insecticide treated nets except their economic status improve while pregnant women from small family sizes utilize insecticide treated nets... It was further recommended that relevant government agencies should ensure that pregnant women from low income groups be assisted to own insecticide treated net(s) in order to enable them utilize such nets as a means of preventing malaria.
Keywords: Cross River State, Family Size, Nigeria, Pregnant Women, Southern Zone, assessment of belief, insecticide treated nets
Study to Toxoplasma, Rubella, CMV, Chlamydia and Herpes of women with recurrent spontaneous abortion in Babylon Province (Published)
Background: The acute and chronic infections which are caused by Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella virus, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV ) during pregnancy are often associated with adverse foetal outcomes and reproductive failures. Objective: This study aims at evaluating IgM, IgG antibodies for acute and chronic infection for more causes of abortion spreading that is Toxoplasma, Rubella, CMV, Chlamydia and Herpes Methods.Methods and Materials: Sera were collected from the women with Bon and they were tested for the presence of specific IgM, IgG antibodies against the Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella virus, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV ) infections by ELISA. The specific IgM antibodies were found to be positive :Result toxoplasmosis, in 126 (30.4%) cases for the Rubella virus, in 130 (34.7%) cases for CMV and in 151 samples (33.5%) for the HSV-2 infections.Alsospecific IgG antibodies were found to be positive in 74(19.4%) cases for toxoplasmosis, in 126 (30.4%) cases for the Rubella virus, in 130 (34.7%) cases for CMV and in 151samples (33.5%) for the HSV infections .Conclusion: The present study demonstrates a strong association between the infectious agents (Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella virus, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV )) and abortion inwomen. It is thereforrecommended that all antenatal cases with such historyshould be routinely screened for these agents (IgM and IgG).
Keywords: Pregnant Women, Specific IgG ELISA, Specific IgM ELISA, TORCH infection