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Item Effect of Nursing Intervention on Knowledge of Malaria Prevention among Mothers of Under-Five Children in Selected Primary Health Care, Mushin Local Government, Lagos(Texila American University, Guyana., 2018) Olubiyi, S.K.; Folami, F; Adebanjo, A.TIntroduction: Malaria is a major public health problem in Africa. The disease is a significant contributor to the poor health situation in Africa, in which Africa alone is estimated to lose at least US$ 12 billion per year in direct losses e.g. illness, treatment, premature death. Almost 1 out of 5 deaths of children under 5 in Africa is due to malaria. Due to the high figure, there is still the need for continued awareness and renewed commitment for the prevention of malaria especially among the risk group (under-five and pregnant women). Objective: The study assessed the effect of the nursing intervention on knowledge of malaria prevention among mothers of under five in a selected PHC and also described the level of knowledge of mothers on malaria in a selected PHC in Mushin LGA pre and post-intervention. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental design. Data collection was done using a structured, self administered questionnaire to obtain information from the participants. This study was carried out in three phase which involved three phase (pre-intervention, intervention and post-intervention) activities in process of data collection. Results: The findings of the study showed significant difference between posttest knowledge of malaria prevention and pretest knowledge of malaria prevention among mothers of under-five children. Conclusion: This study revealed that knowledge of mothers of under-five on malaria and various malaria prevention strategies improved. This study recommended that Mothers of under-five should be regularly exposed to training programs on malaria and malaria prevention.Item Factors Influencing Choice of Contraceptives among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria(Golestan University of Medical Sciences, 2021) Maitanmi, J.O; Mary, F.T; Maitanmi, B.T; Okondu, O.E; Olubiyi, S.K.; Tola, Y.O; Akinokun, R.T; Akingbade, OBackground: Choosing the contraception method remains one of the most critical decisions made by women of reproductive age. Not only does this have a direct impact on women’s reproductive health, it also affects their social and economic well-being. This study was carried out to determine the factors affecting choice of contraceptives among women of reproductive age in Lagos State, Nigeria. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 women aged 15-45 years who visited the family planning clinic at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. The subjects were enrolled through a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a demographic information form and a self-structured questionnaire on knowledge about family planning methods (n=9), the choice of contraceptives (n=8) and factors influencing the choice of family planning (n=15). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and the Pearson correlation coefficient at significance level of 0.05. Results: We found that 82.8% of the respondents had good knowledge about the contraceptives. The most commonly used methods of contraception were birth control pills (38.3%) and implants (36.1%), while the least commonly used methods were tubal ligation (29.4%) and withdrawal (29.4%). The choice of contraceptives was significantly correlated with level of knowledge (r=-0.564, p=0.001) and religion (r=-0.173, p=0.020) of the subjects. Conclusion: The majority of women in the study area have good knowledge about contraceptives, and factors such as parity and fear of injury from contraceptives affect their choice of contraceptives. This study recommends implementation of extensive health education and counseling sessions to assist women in contraceptive decision making.Item Infection prevention control practices and strategies against hospital acquired infection among nurses in a tertiary health institution in South West Nigeria(Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Al-Hikman University, Ilorin, 2021) Olubiyi, S.K.; Anyebe, E.E.Many factors might promote hospital acquired infections but hospitals and organizations have developed effective techniques to prevent or reduce the incident of hospital acquired infections. The study assessed infection prevention and control strategies in reducing hospital acquired infection among nurses in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. A descriptive survey research design and self-structured questionnaire with four sections was used in the data collection over a period of one month. A convenience sample of 139 respondents was selected using Cochran’s Formula for the study. Validity and Reliability of the instrument was determined. Data collected were analyzed descriptively and inferentially (at level of significance of 0.05) using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 25. The study reveals that 65(48.1%) of the respondents with average mean score of 4.1 strongly believed that all health workers, especially nurses should practice universal precautions, 57(42.2%) with the average mean score of 4.0 strongly affirmed that utilization of infection prevention and control is of utmost importance especially in the reduction of hospital acquired infection. The most common infection prevention and control practices among the nurses were disposing of sharps into safety box and usage of color coding bags (n=43; 32%), while 100(74%) and 87(65%) of the respondents with average the mean score of 50 and 40 respectively attributed effective utilization of infection prevention and control practices to inadequate supply of waste disposal and unavailability of water to wash hands. Based on the findings of the study, it is therefore recommended that continuous training of hospital staff on hospital policies regarding infection prevention and control. Hospital management should prioritize large allocation for purchase of hospital utilities, especially those items used for infectious waste segregation and managementItem 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 Midwives’ Knowledge and practice of Focused Antenatal Care in selected health facilities in Ilorin, Kwara State(National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Abuja, 2021) Olubiyi, S.K.; Onasoga, O.O; Ibitoye, B; Uthman, S.O; Gambari, YBackground: Focused antenatal care (FANC) is an evidenced-based, client-centered, goal directed care provided by skilled health providers with emphasis on quality rather than frequency of visits to a woman during pregnancy. Objectives: The main objective of this study was to assess midwives' knowledge and practice of focused antenatal care in selected health care facilities in Ilorin. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted for this study and purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 102 respondents for the study. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was utilized for data collection. Descriptive (frequencies and percentages) and inferential (chi-square) analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Results: results revealed that majority of the midwives had good knowledge and practice of focused antenatal care. A significant relationship exists between knowledge and practice of focused antenatal care with (X2+25.59; p-value =0.000<0.05). It was recommended that periodic training of midwives on focused antenatal should be implemented stressing its importance in the prevention of maternal and neonatal mortality.Item Nurses' Application of Dorothea Orem’s Self Care Theory towards Management of Chronically-ill Patients at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State(Islamic University In Uganda, 2019) Olubiyi, S.K.; Ibitoye, O.F; Onasoga, O; Shaibu, E.O; Ibitoye, B.; Nyamngee, A.The necessity to care by theoretical thinking and scientific method is recognized by considering a method based on theory to guide our practice hence nursing theories have to be applied to practice. Nursing theory depends on its utility in caring and in the disciplinary development hence, the need to assess the nurses’ application of Dorothea Orem’s self-care theory towards the management of critically ill patients in the university of Ilorin teaching hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state. The research sought to assess the level of knowledge of nurses’ application of the theory as well as factors that influences the application of Orem’s theory towards management of chronically ill patients. A descriptive research design was used and a total sampling technique was employed to get the sample size of 105 respondents. Instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire tested for validity and reliability through a pilot study with 0.778 using the Cronbach Alpha method. The result revealed that nurses are knowledgeable about the theory, a major percentage of the nurses apply the theory to practice. Factors that affect the application of the theory were also identified. To ensure that holistic care is delivered at all levels of health care especially the tertiary, management should employ more nurses, make room for professional development programme and trainings to update their knowledge periodically so as to care for patients living with chronic illnesses and enhance their quality of life, functional capacity, and personal and social welfare.Item Nursing History, Foundation and Practice in Nigeria: Kwara State Nurses Elders Forum Handbook & Compendium(Kwara State National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives In Conjunction with Kwara Nurses Elders Forum, 2020) Umar, N.J.; Olubiyi, S.K.Item Pattern of Computer Usage and Visual Acuity Among Staff of the National Open University of Nigeria(Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Abuja, 2018) Olubiyi, S.K.; Agbede, O.O.; Okesina, B; Kayode, O.O.; Onasoga, O.A.Computerized jobs are more sedentary as it requires more cognitive processing and mental attention. Besides, to put computers into operation for many tasks in tandem means that operator would necessarily sit before visual display terminal of computers screen demands that the user work within a very restricted posture range. This could have deteriorative effects on the eyes. Hence this study investigated the influence the pattern / manner of computer use in association with visual acuity among (National Open University of Nigeria) NOUN staff. The study was a cross-sectional survey which utilized multi-stage sampling method to recruit 297 staff from selected 17 NOUN Study Centres. A self-administered and structured questionnaire was used to obtain information for the study. Snellen’s test was used to observe visual acuity among the respondents. Findings from the study revealed that prolonged “daily” computer use is associated with less desirable visual acuity (p<0.05). Likewise, the longer the hours spent on daily computer use, the lesser the desirable visual acuity (p<0.05). It is, however, recommended that periodic eye examination and public health campaign should be adopted as preventive strategies in order to maintain vision integrity among computer usersItem Prevalence and Risk Factors of Schistosomiasis Infection among Primary School Pupils in Patigi Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria(Sudan Medical Association, 2017) Aderibigbe, S.A; Okpareke, O; Olatona, F.A; Ameen, H.A; Olubiyi, S.K.; Osagbemi, G.K.Background: Urinary schistosomiasis is a neglected parasitic tropical disease caused by Schistosoma haematobium which has posed to be a major public health problem in Nigeria. This study determined the current prevalence and risk factors of urinary schistosomiasis infection among Primary school pupils in Patigi Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the three local district areas in Patigi Local Government Area. Semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on socio-demography, water contact patterns and risk factors of the pupils aged between 5−15 years. Urine samples were collected from two thousand pupils for microscopic analysis for the detection of S. haematobium eggs. Results: The overall prevalence of schistosomiasis infection was 35% among the 2000 children examined. Patigi District recorded the highest prevalence of 66.7%. No statistical significant difference was observed in the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis between males (36.2%) and females (33.2%) and among the different age groups. The major risk factors that were associated with the endemicity of urinary schistosomiasis among primary school pupils in Patigi Local Government were the presence of infested water bodies and increased water contact activities with the infested water bodies, increased frequency of visit to the infested river, prolonged duration of stay in the water bodies, low parental literacy, and farming occupational activities of the parents. Furthermore, urinating while swimming and poor utilization of protective shoes while visiting the river were some of the practices that placed them at yet a greater risk of being infected by the causative agent. Conclusion: The prevalence rate obtained in the study was high, an indication that the region is endemic by WHO classification. This calls for an urgent effective urinary schistosomiasis control programme in the zoneItem Primary Health Nursing (NSC 311).(National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, 2010) Olubiyi, S.K.Item Self-Care Practices among Nurses in a General Hospital in North-Central Nigeria: A descriptive Exploratory Study(National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM): Nigerian Journal of Nursing, 2022) Anyebe, E.E.; Garba, S.N.; Olubiyi, S.K.; Jibril, U.N.; Aluko, J.O.; Awoniyi, D.O.Introduction: Self-care is a vital component of nursing practice and is essential for the well-being of human beings, especially among patients and nurses. However, nurses and nursing students tend to focus more on the care of their patients and often pay little or no attention to personal self-care. Aim/objectives: This study was therefore carried out to assess the self care practices among nurses in a General Hospital in North-central Nigeria. Materials and methods: A descriptive research study design was adopted and a self-constructed questionnaire was used to collect data from a convenient sample of 111 nurses. Data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially, using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. Results: Study participants are predominantly young females of the Yoruba ethnic extraction. The study shows that a relatively good level of physical self-care practice mainly in areas of diet, (fruits, fluid intake), exercise and good sleep; however,workload always or often hinders how well nurses are able to take care of themselves in about half of the nurses. Mental and spiritual self-care practices are found to have predominance of social, religious and spiritual activities, with slightly over half (50.9%) of them resorting more to prayers and meditations as forms of self-care. Conclusion: The study shows a positive self care practices in areas of physical, mental, and spiritual care practices, with a rather a more neutral social self-care. The religious/spiritual predominance of self-care practices may reflect some societal realities of Nigeria as a once acclaimed “most religious countries on earth.” More in-depth studies are needed, with larger samples in various settings, to properly situate the levels and varieties of nurses’ self-care in Nigeria.Item Students Perception and Choice of Nursing Profession as a Career in Kwara State, Nigeria(Islamic University In Uganda, 2020) Olubiyi, S.K.; Ibitoye, O.F; Omotoriogun, M; Obafemi, G.F; Oyewumi, Z.A shortage of nurses has been reported worldwide and about 9 million new nurses will be needed to improve workforce in the profession globally by the year 2030. The sustainability of professional nurses depends on the ability to recruit and retain the upcoming generation in the professionals. This study assessed the perception of nursing profession as a career choice among secondary school students in Nigeria. This cross-sectional study involved 231 students selected through multi stage sampling in four senior secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. Data was collected using a self-structured questionnaire and analysed with (SPSS) version 21. Majority of the respondents are within 16-19 years of age. A larger proportion of the students previewed, volunteered that the nursing profession is a noble one with humanitarian responsibilities. However, only about 46% of the students are willing to choose nursing as a career. High wages, personal desires, parental choice, media image, peer influence, work demand and role modelling, including nursing uniform, were identified as prospective driving forces for the choice of nursing as a career path for the students who opted for the profession. This study revealed a positive perception of the nursing profession engendered with its attractiveness and desirability as a career among students. However, the sustainability of recruiting young people into the profession depends on more advocacy, career counselling and positive imaging especially through the mass media.Item The use of distraction as a pain management technique among nurses in a North-central city in Nigeria(Elsevier Scopus Ltd., 2019) Ibitoye, B.M.; Oyewale, M.O.; Olubiyi, S.K.; Onasoga, A.O.Purpose: Distraction is an effective and readily-available pain management in tervention which can be highly valuable in low-resource health facilities. It is an integral part of the pain management course in the nursing curriculum of many Nigerian universities. Hence, this study seeks to determine the gap between theory and clinical practice. The aim of this study is to assess the beliefs of nurses on distraction as a pain management intervention, and their use of distraction during clinical practice. Design: A descriptive survey was conducted. Methods: 170 questionnaires were distributed to nurses in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. There was a response rate of 96%. Data were analyzed using both descriptive (such as frequency and percentages) and inferential statistics (such as chi-square). Results: Majority of the study participants were familiar with distraction and its use in pain management (98.8%). The majority of the participants (97.5%) indicated they use distraction as a pain management technique, and they (61.3%) believed that distraction can be effective, without administering any pharmacological agent. The nurses (84%) mostly used distraction to manage post-operative pain. Conclusion: From the nurses’ perspective, it appears distraction is well-utilized in clinical practice. However, there is a need to educate nurses on the use of various distractors and other non-pharmacological interventions in order to improve pain management. Clinical implication: The use of distraction among Nigerian nurses is encouraging, but they should be cautious about using distraction alone for pain management. Nurses should endeavor to use distraction with a pharmacological agent, as appropriate.