Effect of Nurse-Led Training On Knowledge of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Among Pregnant Women in Selected Primary Health Centres, Lagos State (Published)
Effect of nurse led-training on knowledge of birth preparedness and complications readiness among pregnant women has created much more concerns than ever before. Quasi-experimental research design was employed to assess effect of nurse-led training on knowledge of birth preparedness and complication readiness among 412 pregnant women in selected primary health centers, Lagos state. Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 412 pregnant women in selected primary health centers, Lagos state. Nigeria. Adapted instrument was administered to obtain information on relevant issues. Data was analysed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS 23.0). Result showed that the intervention of nurse led-training on complications readiness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic had significant effect on readiness and available of birth materials (p<0.05), conversant with place of birth (p<0.05); recognition of skilled birth attendant (p<0.05); recognition of danger signs in pregnancy (p<0.05); saving money for delivery and emergence (p<0.05); provision for means of transportation (p<0.05). Result also revealed a notable difference between pre-intervention and post-intervention mean scores of knowledge regarding birth preparedness and complication readiness. This indicates that the nurse-led training successfully enhanced the understanding and awareness of pregnant women in these areas. It was recommended that there is need to implement evidence-based, interactive nurse-led training programs tailored to pregnant women’s socio-demographic characteristics, focusing on birth preparedness, complication readiness, and maternal healthcare.
Keywords: Birth Preparedness, Knowledge, complications, nurse-led training, readiness
Strengthening Food Quality Using Nurse-Led Training Among Handlers and Pupils in Schools (Published)
The study examined the effectiveness of nurse-led training on food quality among primary school pupils and food handlers in Ogun State. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design incorporating pre-test and post-test non-randomised control group. Using multistage sampling procedure to select 500 pupils and food handlers, the researcher embarked on random assignment of the Schools to each of the treatment groups. Food Quality Questionnaire (FQQ) was constructed and validated by the researcher to gather relevant data on food quality. A treatment package whose contents were developed validated using the Delphi approach, was prepared by the researcher to serve as a guide for research assistants administering the treatment. Descriptive statistics was used to answer research questions while the hypotheses, were analysed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Significant difference was observed among the pre- and post-test mean score differences of pupils and handlers in different treatment and certification groups as well as in different types of schools on food quality (F3, 483= 73.090; p<.000). It was recommended among others that the Federal and State Ministries of Education should adopt behaviour-ingrained professional methodologies/treatments to prosecute and enhance food quality in schools, especially at the primary level, rather than the passive routine food/school inspection arrangements presently prevalent in schools.
Citation: Sodimu, J.O., Okafor N.A., Sowunmi, C.O., Rafiat A. (2023) Strengthening Food Quality Using Nurse-Led Training Among Handlers and Pupils in Schools, International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health Related Cases, Vol.9, No.1, pp.1-13
Keywords: Pupils., food quality, handlers, nurse-led training