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International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
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This is an Open Access Journal

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ISSN (Print) 2141-2456
Published by Academic Journals

[33 journals]

Comparisons of game usage time and game usage-related factors in Japanese
women before pregnancy and during early pregnancy
- Abstract: Considering the increase in game usage among young people, many women may use games before pregnancy. However, it has not been shown whether game usage time changes in women after they become pregnant. This study was carried out to compare game usage time and game usage-related factors in Japanese women before pregnancy and during early pregnancy. We recruited pregnant women during the first...
  PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +010
Determinants of caesarean section rate among women 15 to 49 years at
Nakuru Level 5 Hospital using the Robson classification system
- Abstract: Caesarean section (CS) is a lifesaving operation that has significant effect on the outcomes of maternal and perinatal health. World Health Organisation considers a CS rate of 10 to 15% to be optimal; however, there is significant increase in its practice especially in low resourced setting despite the persistent inequalities in access to the procedure. To determine, track and audit caesarea...
  PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +010
Can psychological status and stress biomarkers in pregnancy predict
postpartum depression'
- Abstract: To detect Postpartum depression (PPD) among mothers in early, easy, and accurate way is required. In this study, we aimed to examine whether biomarkers taken during the perinatal period can predict a risk of PPD, in addition to subjective scale scores. A longitudinal survey of 24 mothers was conducted at 6 and 9 months of gestation (T1T2) and 1 month postpartum (T3). Psychological state was ...
  PubDate: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +010
Evidence based practice and critical thinking in nursing education and
practice: A scoping review of literature
- Abstract: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in health is important for patient safety and quality care while Critical Thinking (CT) is a vital prerequisite to evidence based nursing. Despite their importance, in some settings neither EBP nor CT is taught assessed or implemented. This scoping review examined literature related to teaching, learning, assessment and implementation of EBP and application of C...
  PubDate: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +010
Research trends and perspectives on the usefulness of oxytocin as a
biomarker for postpartum depression
- Abstract: As postpartum depression has become a major problem, it is necessary to identify mothers who need intensive support to cope with this disorder. Therefore, by summarizing literature from the past five years, this study aimed to clarify the current progress of research on the usefulness of oxytocin as a biomarker for postpartum depression; it also aimed to discuss the prospects for future rese...
  PubDate: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +010
Satisfaction with childbirth care: Correlations between SERVICEQUAL
dimensions
- Abstract: The model known as SERVICEQUAL (SQ) examines the correlation between service satisfaction and the gaps that occur between customers expectations prior to service and perceptions after being served. The gaps are tested over five dimensions: tangibles of the service, assurance, empathy, reliability, and responsiveness of the service provider. This paper aims to examine the satisfaction of wome...
  PubDate: Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +010
Role and leadership of nurse manager in improving the quality of care in
Burkina Faso: A qualitative study
- Abstract: Care quality is a major concern for healthcare settings. Because of its essential place in hospital management, Nurse Manager (NM) is a critical link in the care system. This study aimed to analyse the role and leadership of the NM in the care quality improvement at the Charles de Gaulle Pediatric Teaching Hospital (CHUP-CDG). This was a qualitative and descriptive study. Ten NMs from clinic...
  PubDate: Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 +010
Salivary cortisol, postpartum psychological status and bonding attachment
- Abstract: While several studies have investigated how stress-related situations affect cortisol levels, few studies have examined the relationship between cortisol levels and psychological measures related to postpartum psychological status. This study investigated the relationship between salivary cortisol and postpartum psychological status and bonding attachment. This study is a cross-sectional stu...
  PubDate: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +010
Perception of clinical nurses in a Nigerian tertiary hospital towards
continuing professional development programs
- Abstract: Continuing professional development program has become a vital tool to update the knowledge, skills and competence of health professionals worldwide. Nursing in Nigeria under the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) joined the clique and commenced Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme (MCPDP) about a decade ago. This study was set to elicit the perception of clin...
  PubDate: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +010
Experiences of a long-term female psychiatric in-patient with psychiatric
symptoms in Japan
- Abstract: This study aimed to clarify the effects of long-term hospitalization of a psychiatric in-patient on her specific psychiatric symptoms and behaviors to provide suggestions regarding nursing support for in- patients. Unstructured interviews were conducted over several months with a long-term female patient (Ms. A) hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital between August 2017 and 2018. Analysis wa...
  PubDate: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +010