Effect of Health Educational Program for Females Blinded Adolescents Students Regarding Reproductive Health
Rasmia Abd-El Sattar Ali,
Ebtisam Mohamed Abd-El Aal
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2015
Pages:
1-8
Received:
5 December 2014
Accepted:
17 December 2014
Published:
23 January 2015
Abstract: Reproductive health is one of the most fundamental aspects of life and it received little attention in public policy discussions because of cultural and political sensitivities. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of health educational program for females blinded adolescents students regarding reproductive health. Research design: A quasi-experimental study was used. Setting: The study was conducted in El-Nor and El-Aml institute affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Population. Sample Convenient sample of all students attended to El-Nor and El-Aml institutional setting, staying and not staying at institute, undergoing the following criteria: Aged 10-18 years and free from medical problems. Tools: Two tools were used I): An interviewing questionnaire which include three parts 1) socio-demographic characteristics. 2) Knowledge about reproductive system. 3): Health problems during last six months related to reproductive system. II): Observational checklist that included questions about reproductive health practices regarding nutrition, personal hygiene, exercise, follow-up for reproductive health problems, sleep, and reproductive health. Results: around half of students(57.7%) not staying at El-Nor and El-Aml institution, and about two thirds (64.8%) of them living in urban area. There is a statistically significant improvement between pre-test and post-test results regarding nutrition, personal hygiene, exercise, follow-up, sleep, and reproductive health. Conclusion: Females blinded adolescents students' knowledge and practices in El-Nor and El-Aml institution were improved health after implementation of the health education program about reproductive health. Recommendations Continuous health educational program by using suitable strategies should be provided to this target population.
Abstract: Reproductive health is one of the most fundamental aspects of life and it received little attention in public policy discussions because of cultural and political sensitivities. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of health educational program for females blinded adolescents students regarding reproductive health. Research design: A quasi...
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Fertility Intention and Family Planning Use among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Follow Up Care Western Shoa Zone (ART Treatment Unit)
Eshetu Ejeta,
Mitsiwat Abebe
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2015
Pages:
9-15
Received:
10 January 2015
Accepted:
26 January 2015
Published:
2 February 2015
Abstract: HIV positive individuals may or may not have intention to have children. They could also have different degrees of utilization and demand for family planning. The desire of HIV infected persons to have children in the future has significant implication for the transmission of HIV to sexual partners or newborns. So this study contributes a lot for program planner or other influential people. The study was designed to determine the fertility desire and contraceptive utilization among People Living with HIV in ART follow up care in western Shoa Zone. A cross sectional institution based study design supplemented by qualitative in-depth interview was done between December to May 2012. The study was conducted in western Shoa Zone (three Hospital; Ambo, Gedo and Gindeberet hospital), western Ethiopia. The study population were all People Living with HIV who had at list one visit to the selected ARV treatment units and age group 18- 49 for women and 18-59 for men and the sample size taken were 462 and data were analyzed by SPPS version 16 computer soft ware. Seventy-eight (50.3%) male and One hundred twelve (36.5%) female respondents expressed the desire for children, giving a total of 190(41.13%) of all respondents. One hundred ninety-nine (43.1%) were using family planning during the study period. Majority of the respondents 150(71.8%) using condom. Those who intended children are those who have no children, married and partner desire for children. Those who use family planning were educated (secondary and post secondary education), married, having children of three or more and those having knowledge on Mother To Child Transmission of HIV. Couples or individuals in need of children should be supported by availing adequate information on Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission service link with the country HIV prevention and control plan and strategy since high number of participants are in need of children.
Abstract: HIV positive individuals may or may not have intention to have children. They could also have different degrees of utilization and demand for family planning. The desire of HIV infected persons to have children in the future has significant implication for the transmission of HIV to sexual partners or newborns. So this study contributes a lot for p...
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Factors Influencing the Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers in Tertiary Health Facility in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Ojong Idang Neji,
Chiotu Catherine Nkemdilim,
Nlumanze Faith Ferdinand
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2015
Pages:
16-21
Received:
10 January 2015
Accepted:
22 January 2015
Published:
3 February 2015
Abstract: The study was conducted to investigate the factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. A non-experimental descriptive survey research design was used with a purposive sampling technique. The sample size was 300 nursing mothers. The instrument for data collection was a self developed questionnaire, and chi-square test analysis was used to test the relationship between variables. Majority of the respondents were aged 25 – 34. 138 (46%), attended secondary school 91(30.3%), married 192(64%). Result of the hypothesis testing on influence of educational level on practice of exclusive breast feeding, showed a non significant relationship with cal x2 = 6.61, crit x2 7.815, df 3, P < 0.05. Further results showed a statistical significant relationship between occupation and practice of exclusive breast feeding with cal x2 = 9.52, crit x2 = 5.991, df 2, P < 0.05 marital status and practice of exclusive breastfeeding with cal x2 = 23.9, crit x2 = 9.815, df 3, P < 0.05. The study suggests the need for clinical nurses to create awareness on the need for exclusive breastfeeding and the need for provision of crèches in ministries and parastatals for nursing mothers.
Abstract: The study was conducted to investigate the factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. A non-experimental descriptive survey research design was used with a purposive sampling technique. The sample size was 300 nursing mothers. The...
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