Predictors of Patients` Satisfaction with Nursing Care Delivery Among Patients in Mbodo Aluu Health Center, Rivers State (Published)
Patients’ satisfaction is a vital evaluation that should be made often for improved service delivery. Patients’ satisfaction is key to improving quality of care. Patients have a right to quality care and information regarding their health and treatment regimen. This study assessed the predictors of patients` satisfaction with nursing care delivery among patients in Mbodo Aluu Health Center, Rivers State. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. A sample of 160patients were selected from Mbodo Aluu Health Center in Rivers State. A simple random sample technique was adopted to select the participants who met the inclusion criteria into the study. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire. Face and content validity of the questionnaire were ensured. The reliability of the questionnaire was ascertained using test re-test method and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.78. Data collected were processed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. Research questions and hypotheses were answered using descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation, percentage t-test, PPMC and Chi-squaretested at 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed the overall satisfaction levels of the patient receiving nursing care to be fair,while hospital environment, nurses’ disposition to work, attitude of the nurses, supply of information by the nurses to the patients, and respect for privacy are the factors that affect the satisfaction level of patient. Also, nurses’ behavior or care affects patients’ health \recovery of health. It was revealed further that male and female patients do not differ in their level of satisfaction and the care received; while a positive significant relationship was found between respondent’s length of hospital stays, level of education, and their satisfaction with nursing care received. It is concluded that nurses’ care attributes and hospital environments are strong predictors of patients’ satisfaction. Therefore, it is recommended that to increase satisfaction with nursing care, greater emphasis should be given to patient privacy, freedom and communication.
Keywords: attitude, nurses’ disposition, patient satisfaction, ward environment
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Preventive Measures towards COVID-19 among Pregnant Women Attending Selected Primary Health Centre’s in Osogbo, Osun State (Published)
Background: COVID-19 is a new viral disease, and health researchers are currently evaluating its effects on pregnant women and their unborn children. There is dearth of research available to support the argument that pregnant women are at greater risk of COVID-19 disease.Methods: This study used an exploratory research design to examine the knowledge, attitude and practice of preventive measures towards COVID-19 among pregnant women in Osogbo, Osun state. 382 subjects were selected using a simple random technique. Self-developed questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data. The data collected were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and the results were presented using tables and percentages. Six null hypotheses were tested using chi-square at 0.05 level of significance. Results: Result of this study shows that nearly half of the respondents are within 18-25 (45.0%) years of age, 79(63.6%) are Muslims and 358(93.7%) are from the Yoruba tribe. This study also reveals that the respondents do have significant knowledge on the novel Coronavirus disease and a good attitude towards the prevention of COVID-19 as they practice frequent hand washing, sanitizer use and maintenance of social distancing. From the hypothesis tested, there is significant association between the education level of the respondents and their knowledge and attitude of preventive measures towards COVID-19 and no association between the age of the pregnant women and practice of preventive measures towards COVID-19. Conclusion: From the study, there seems to be a moderate level of awareness on the preventive measures towards COVID-19 among pregnant women in Osogbo but increase in the level of awareness and educational program can be done by the government and health workers in order have a very good attitude and awareness which will eventually improve the rate of adherence and compliance towards COVID-19 preventive measures.
Keywords: COVID-19, Knowledge, Preventive, attitude, pregnancy
Awareness and Attitude towards Utilization of Reproductive Health Services among Adolescents in Calabar Municipality (Published)
Purpose: The main focus of this study was awareness and attitude towards utilization of Reproductive health services among adolescents in Calabar Municipality. Objectives: In order to successfully carry out the study, the following objectives were formulated to guide the study. To determine the level of awareness of adolescents towards utilization of reproductive health services in Calabar municipality. To assess the attitudes of adolescents towards utilization of reproductive health services in Calabar municipality. To identify the barriers of adolescents towards utilization of reproductive health services in Calabar municipality. Literature: Literature, was reviewed based on the research variables, Methods: the research instrument used in collecting data for analysis was a questionnaire which was administered on one hundred and fifty (150) adolescents in Calabar Municipality who served as sample for the study. Their responses were analyzed using frequencies, percentage and Pearson product moment correlation analysis and the following results were obtained. Results: in table 3 indicate that 50(33.3%) of the respondents strongly agreed that they did not like reproductive health services because of its complications to health while 3(2%) agreed, 84(56%) of the respondents strongly disagreed while 13 (8.6%) of the respondents disagreed. 40(26.6%) of the respondents strongly agreed, that they like reproductive health services because it prevents unwanted pregnancy, 44(29.3) disagreed, 60(40) of the respondents strongly disagreed while 6(4%) disagreed. 8(26.6%) strongly agreed that they love going to hospital because the nurses there will explain different methods of reproductive health services to them 90(60%) agreed, while 2(1.3%) strongly disagreed, 50(33.3%) disagreed. 80(53.5%) of the respondents strongly agreed that they love reproductive health services because they do not want to be pregnant, 8(5.3%) agreed, 60(40%) strongly disagreed and 2(1.3%) disagreed. 30(20%) of the respondents strongly disagreed that most adolescent choose the wrong method because it offers an appropriate method to each adolescent 30(20%) disagreed while 45(30%) agreed, 45(30%) strongly agreed. 45(30%) of the respondents strongly agreed that most women choose the wrong method because of improper counseling based on culture religion and ignorance 30(20) agreed while 30(20%) strongly disagreed and 45(30%) disagreed. Conclusion: Reproductive health services were accessible to adolescents in Calabar Municipality. And most adolescents were aware of the reproductive health services but fail to utilize it. There is no significant relationship between attitude of reproductive health services and adolescents utilization of reproductive health; Reproductive health services were available to the public for use. There is no significant relationship between barriers of reproductive health services and adolescents utilization of reproductive health services. Nevertheless, it was concluded that Local Government authorities should organize enlightenment campaigns, to educate adolescents in the area on the importance of reproductive health services.
Keywords: Adolescence, Reproductive Health, Utilization, attitude, awareness