American Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    Attitudes and Practices of Women Towards Cervical Cancer Screening in Lesotho: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Survey

    Exinia ‘Makhoba Mphunyane*, Isabel Nyangu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 51-57
    Received: 31 May 2024
    Accepted: 26 June 2024
    Published: 8 July 2024
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    Abstract: In 2020, Lesotho reported 541 new cases of cervical cancer and 362 women died. This study aimed to assess the attitudes and practices of women towards cervical cancer screening. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 289 participants who were selected using convenience sampling from 27 health facilities. Per... Show More
  • Research Article

    The Utilization of Contraceptives by Teenagers in Lesotho: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Survey

    Rets’elisitsoe Khiba*, Isabel Nyangu

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 58-64
    Received: 25 June 2024
    Accepted: 15 July 2024
    Published: 29 July 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Contraceptive service provision to teenagers prevents pregnancy and childbirth complications, which are the leading causes of death among teenage girls globally. The study aimed to assess how teenagers utilized the contraceptive services provided at selected healthcare facilities in Lesotho. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional de... Show More
  • Research Article

    Determinants of Contraceptive Use Among Teenage Girls Aged (15-19) in Eastern Province, Zambia

    Kelly Nyau*, Rosemary Ndonyo Likwa, Jeremiah Banda

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 65-76
    Received: 24 April 2024
    Accepted: 27 May 2024
    Published: 6 August 2024
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    Abstract: Access to sexual and reproductive health information and services among the young people remains a highly contested issue in many traditional societies Zambia included. Access to youth-friendly health services such as contraceptives is vital for ensuring the well-being of adolescents. This study endeavoured to establish determinants of contraceptiv... Show More
  • Research Article

    Determinants of Risk Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight in Nigeria

    Oladayo Olarinre Avwerhota, Michael Avwerhota*, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Taiwo Aderemi Popoola, Israel Olukayode Popoola, Adebanke Adetutu Ogun, Ahmed Mamuda Bello, Michael Olabode Tomori, Aisha Oluwakemi Salami, Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo, Olukayode Oladeji Alewi, Aremu Bukola Janet

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 77-87
    Received: 26 July 2024
    Accepted: 16 August 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajnhs.20240503.15
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    Abstract: Low birth weight (LBW) remains a significant public health challenge with profound implications for neonatal and child health, particularly in low-income countries. Defined by the World Health Organization as a birth weight of less than 2.5 kilograms, LBW contributes to increased neonatal mortality and long-term developmental issues. This study exa... Show More
  • Research Article

    Factors Hindering Male Participation in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) Huruma Clinic, Nairobi

    Antony Murithi Gitonga, Peter Monda*

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 88-95
    Received: 6 January 2024
    Accepted: 20 August 2024
    Published: 6 September 2024
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    Abstract: Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) occurs when a pregnant woman with Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) passes the virus to her baby either during pregnancy, labour and delivery or breastfeeding period. Vertical transmission during pregnancy is between 20-25%. Globally, about 330,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2011. It is estimate th... Show More