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Item An Assessment of Stress amongst Nurses in Zaria Metropolis, Northwest Nigeria(West African College of Nursing, 2014) Anyebe, E.E.; Garba, S.N.; Ukut, C.I.; Lawal, H.Nursing is one of the most stressful occupations in the world. However, many nurses especially in Nigeria do not have an idea of how much stress they and how it affects their professional functioning. This study was undertaken to measure to the level of stress amongst nurses working at different tiers of hospital settings in Zaria, and to determine the sociodemographic attributes of the nurses in relation their level of stress. Two hundred and seventy-three (273) from three hospitals were selected through a combination of stratified and convenience methods from a Federal, State and a Faith-based hospital. The Kinzel’s Scale for measuring stress in Clinical Nurses was adopted for data collection and data were analysed using SPSS version 17. findings indicated that most (87.2%) nurses in Zaria are experiencing between high and extreme stress levels in their workplaces; levels that are theoretically incompatible with normal functioning. Manpower shortages and lack of equipment to carry out effective nursing care in government hospitals and poor inducements in faith-based health facilities appear to be the major stressors for nurses. Suggestions are made for urgent stress management interventions for nurses by all categories of health administrators, nurse leaders and educators to improve the quality of nursing care and to save nurses from the effects of high stress levelsItem How many nurses work in Private Hospitals in Nigeria? A study of selected hospitals in Zaria, Northern Nigeria(West African College of Nursing., 2012) Anyebe, E.E.; Okeme, M.I.; Ikem, V.; Lawal, H.This study was carried out to assess the nursing staff strength of private hospitals and clinics in Zaria northern Nigeria, with a view to determining the degree of quackery. A cross-sectional design was used to study twenty randomly selected private hospitals. Two sets of questionnaires were used to collect data from hospital directors and nurse staff. Many of the hospitals would not participate in the study and some staff of the consenting hospitals also .declinedItem Level of Preparedness of Nurses about Disaster Management in a Tertiary Health Institution in North West Nigeria(Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, 2021) Anyebe, E.E.; Olubiyi, S.K.; Igbinlade, A.S.; Olufemi, S.K.; Lawal, H.; Umar, N.J.Disasters are unpredictable events killing and affecting people destroy properties and disrupt environment. In such situations, nurses vital role in treatment and rehabilitation is crucial. Hence, disaster preparation by nurses becomes eminent. This study aims at assessing the knowledge, attitude and level of preparedness of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Nurses in events of disaster. A descriptive cross sectional survey with 338 respondents selected by convenience and stratified sampling. Data collected using a self-constructed open and close ended questionnaire. Data was analysed using simple descriptive tables and charts. Findings showed that nurses’ knowledge on disaster and its management is poor. However, a positive attitude was observed and the level of disaster preparedness was low but high desire for disaster training and skills was found. Following this, it was recommended that nurses need training on disaster management and preparedness to promote knowledge and enable them actively and effectively participate in disaster management.Item Pregnant Women’s Knowledge and Awareness of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS and Voluntary Counselling and Confidential Testing (VCCT) Uptake in selected Health Centres in Zaria, Nigeria.(Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, 2011-04) Anyebe, E.E.; Whiskey, H.O.; Ajayi, D.A.; Garba, S.N.; Ochigbo, C.E.; Lawal, H.The most common route of HIV transmission to children is the vertical transmission. However, many antenatal clinic clients are said to have inadequate knowledge of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and voluntary testing. The study was conducted in Sabon Gari, Zaria to determine the knowledge and awareness of pregnant women about the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and voluntary counseling and confidential testing (VCCT). A convenience sample of 120 antenatal clients in three randomly selected health centres was used. Data were collected through a questionnaire. Findings showed a relatively lower level of knowledge (82.5%) of PMTCT of HIV /AIDS, a high awareness (93.5%) and uptake (58.3%) of VCCT among pregnant women. Those who did not do the test (41.7%) gave various reasons for their refusal, ranging from spouse disapproval to socio-cultural and psychological factors. Many of them however were aware of many advantages of VCCT and interventions for pregnant women who are found to be HIV positive. Antenatal talks and electronic mass media were their main sources of information. It is recommended that health programmes focus more on community clients and their spouses. Mass media workers should be appropriately equipped in the view of the roles they would have to play in health information dissemination.Item The Socioeconomic Burden of Family Caregivers of Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease in A Tertiary Hospital in North West, Nigeria: A Mixed Methods Study.(Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin: Al-Hikmah Journal of Health Sciences, 2023) Anyebe, E.E.; Lawal, H.; Isa, A.; Hassan, S.; Bello, R.E.Kidney diseases constitute one of the non-communicable diseases with significant global burden. Each year, about 1.7 million people die of kidney-related diseases. Chronic kidney diseases present a significant socio-economic and psychological burden for family members, especially the family caregivers. This study examined the social and economic burdens of family caregivers of patients with end-stage renal diseases, to bring to limelight the burden experienced by caregivers for possible interventions and the needed support. A mixed research method was adopted for the study. Data was collected using the modified Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and in-depth interviews from all 21 consecutive family caregivers. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS 23.0 for the quantitative data and thematic analysis for the IDIs. Results show that respondents suffer a huge socio-economic burden ranging from loss of social life (85.7%) to financial hardship (85.7%). Overall, respondents rate their burden as between moderate to severe range in caring for their sick ones. It is concluded that that caregivers of patients with end-stage renal disease experience a variety of socio-economic burdens in their caring roles, that require support (socially and economically). It is recommended that caregivers be better prepared psychosocially to enable them to cope effectively with the caring role. Health insurance coverage should be made available to cover more cost of managing people with end-stage renal disease to relieve the burden on the caregivers.Item Utilization of Health Posters and Referral System for Mental Health in Primary Health Centres in Northern Nigeria(College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin., 2019-04) Anyebe, E.E.; Garba, S.N.; Afolayan, J.A.; Umar, J.N.; Lawal, H.Posters are recognized effective small media materials used in passing health education to clients in the health care settings. Disseminating mental health information through such a medium should be an indispensible component of Primary Healthcare (PHC) services, just as the two-way referral also forms an important part of it.This study explored the extent to which mental health posters are provided at the PHC centres as a means of mental health education to clients, with a view to calling for attention its design and display. The study also examines the referral services for mental health clients at PHC centres. This study is part of a larger study. Qualitative research method was adopted for this study. Data were collected from a purposive sample of 28 participants between December2014 and June 2015 in 47 PHC centres in three selected States in northern Nigeria. Data were collected through In-depth interviews and physical observations of all health education posters displayed at the PHC centres. Results show that PHC centres had various kinds of health information posters but none on mental health. However, only two PHC centres had mental health-related posters provided by NGOs. PHC service providers were equally ignorant of the need for mental health posters while authorities concerned seemed not interested in mental health issues. Referral services for mental health were virtually non-existent in all the States covered by the study. The consequences of these are misconceptions, stigmatization, increasing prevalence of avoidance of mental health disorders and poor inter-level service delivery. PHC coordinators, stakeholders and relevant Agencies need to provide these services at the community level for the promotion of mental health and treatment of mental health challenges.