http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1055 2026-04-07T23:47:03Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12097 Emergency Preparedness in Trauma Management in Central Region Mensah, Monica Globally, road accidents claim the lives of over 1.3 million people annually; low- and middle-income countries account for 93% of these deaths. This puts the health of the world at grave risk. Assessing Ghana's Central Region's trauma management emergency readiness is the primary objective of this study. Data for the study were obtained by a cross-sectional questionnaire using a quantitative research approach. A census-style technique was used to include all 65 nurses who worked in the emergency departments of three public health institutions in the Central Region that were carefully selected. A systematic questionnaire comprising checklists, true/false questions, and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) was used to gather data. Ethics council permission was obtained, guaranteeing voluntary and private participation. Chi-square, binary logistic regression, and descriptive approaches were used to examine the data. According to the results, all three hospitals showed a moderate level of readiness for the treatment of trauma patients. Unique protocols and policies tailored to each facility were observed, influenced by organizational structures and resource availability. In conclusion, the study revealed a significant association observed between respondents' sex (male or female) and their knowledge of resuscitation. There was a significantly higher probability of female healthcare staff possessing sufficient knowledge regarding resuscitation. The study also revealed deficiencies in the CPR proficiency of the emergency department nurses, which should serve to guard against complacency and ensure that their knowledge remains up to date throughout their careers. It recommends frequent refresher courses and opportunities for practical instruction. x, 117p:, ill. 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12063 The Experiences of Nurses Providing Cancer Care at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Ennin, Mary Kyeremateng Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Nurses caring for cancer patients do spend the lengthiest of time with them in the course of their treatment. These nurses by their profession and frequent contacts do bear the terminal weights of the conditions of these patients which has a resultant effect on their emotional and psychological health. This study aimed to explore the impact of adult cancer care on nurses caring for cancer patients. A descriptive qualitative design was used. The population comprised all nurses working at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Participants were purposively selected for the study. A semi-structured interview was used to collect relevant data for the study. The results showed that caring for cancer patients exposes nurses to considerable psychological pressures such as seeing patients suffer, providing care at the end of life, and controlling their own emotional reactions to illness. The study emphasizes how important it is for healthcare institutions to prioritize nurses' psychological well-being and mental health in cancer treatment facilities. Interventions like routine debriefing sessions, counselling services, and peer support programs can be implemented to lessen the psychological impacts. xi 119p:, ill 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12000 Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Post Exposure Prophylaxis of Hiv/Aids Among Students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Techiman Asamoah, Doris Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is any form of preventive healthcare that is commenced as soon as the person comes into contact with a specific pathogen and before necessarily developing the disease. According to a report, 2 million out of 35 million health care workers are estimated to have exposure to infectious disease every year. Such an infection is HIV/AIDS that is in dire straits in Health care workers and student nurses in Ghana. PEP is useful in preventing HIV virus after exposure to contaminated substances; however student nurses may lack adequate knowledge about it. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of PEP for HIV among student nurses of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Techiman and how this could be enhanced. This paper used a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative research design and the data source was a structured questionnaire with closed ended questions to be answered by 220 respondents. Descriptive analysis was done SPSS version 23. The existing level of knowledge of student nurses was low in terms of PEP; although, several students had some level of knowledge with a positive attitude and practice towards PEP. Furthermore, this study also showed a relationship with the level of the programme in knowledge about PEP. The results show that students’ knowledge of PEP in HIV is poor and short training before the preclinical attachment on PEP of HIV should be conducted to the students annually to improve their knowledge. xii, 92p:, ill. 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11896 The Effects Of Educational Intervention On Patients’ Knowledge On Hypertension, Beliefs, And Adherence To Therapy In The Kwaebibirem Municipality MARFO, OKYERE YAW Hypertension has become a significant public health concern in developing countries due to its increasing prevalence and harmful effects on clients with hypertension. The study assessed the effects of educational intervention on patients’ knowledge on hypertension, beliefs, and adherence to therapy. The study used the quasi-experimental design. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 217 respondents who attended hypertension clinic at Kade Government Hospital in the Kwaebibirem Municipality from January to April 2023. The data collection instruments used were Magadza et al.’s tool on hypertension, Horne et al.’s tool on beliefs about medication, Zyoud et al.’s tool on medication adherence and education intervention tool based on WHO’s Diagnosis and Management for Patients with hypertension. Data were processed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Version 25. Demographic data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Paired T-tests and McNemar-Bowker for dependent samples were performed to compare the participants’ levels of knowledge about hypertension and its therapy, beliefs about medicines, and levels of adherence to antihypertensive therapy before and after the educational intervention. There was significant increase in the patients’ levels of knowledge about hypertension (P<.001), beliefs about medicines were significantly modified in a positive manner (P<.001), and a significant (p<0.001) difference in adherence scores before and after the educational intervention. The results of this study indicate a deliberate educational intervention has a positive effect on knowledge, belief and adherence. Health education should be organized regularly to improve knowledge and adherence among patient living with hypertension. xi,171p:, ill. 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z