American Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2022

  • Knowledge and Practice of Preconception Care and Related Factors Among Health Care Providers in Public Health Facilities of Assosa Zone, Western Ethiopia, 2022

    Berhane Teklay Asfaha, Hunduma Dina, Yaregal Dessalew Tarik, Nigus Chekole Sharew

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 84-93
    Received: 6 August 2022
    Accepted: 25 September 2022
    Published: 16 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajnhs.20220304.11
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    Abstract: Background: Preconception care refers to activities that women and their couples should undertake before and between pregnancies to improve pregnancy outcomes, and preconception prevention is still low worldwide, including Ethiopia. Objective: To assess of pre-conception nursing knowledge, practices and related factors among health care providers i... Show More
  • Adherence and Associated Factors to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women

    Ararsa Soboksa, Mesfin Addissie, Zalalem Kaba, Robert Wondimu, Ketema Gurmu, Getu Mosisa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 94-100
    Received: 24 September 2022
    Accepted: 1 November 2022
    Published: 23 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajnhs.20220304.12
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the adherence and associated factors to iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) among pregnant women (PW) attending antenatal clinics in Federal Police Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018. Anemia is a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries. Africa has the largest n... Show More
  • Experiences of Family Members of Healthcare Workers Caring for COVID-19 Patients in Lesotho: A Qualitative Study

    Bokang Mahlelehlele, Maselobe Lebona, Moses Murandu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 101-106
    Received: 17 November 2022
    Accepted: 2 December 2022
    Published: 27 December 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajnhs.20220304.13
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    Abstract: Background: In the wake of 2020, the world saw the beginning of a modern-day armageddon as a deadly and highly infectious disease emerged. The emergence of COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it. Amidst the resultant mayhem, several researchers engaged in studies about this disease, its impact on the global economy and on the healthcare system at... Show More