“…Caregivers who had critically ill children admitted in various CCU in the paediatric department were recruited using convenience sampling technique. The researcher in person conducted interviews using a structured questionnaire to 385 caregivers who were 18 years of age and above. …”
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“…The stress is further exacerbated when a child is critically ill and has been admitted in an Intensive Care Unit. …”
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“…Post hoc comparisons using the Tukey HSD test indicated that the role domain mean scores for the respondents with 4-5 years of post-registration experience (M = 6.61, SD = 0.36) was significantly different (p=0.02) than those with >9 years (M = 6.13, SD = 0.60). …”
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“…A self- administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data from a random sample of 160 nurse midwives. …”
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“…The study aimed to explore the transition experiences of newly qualified nurse-midwives working in selected midwifery units in Northern Malawi. This was a descriptive qualitative study. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using a semi-structured interview guide from a purposive sample of ten newly qualified nurse-midwives and six key informants. …”
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“…Methods: The research study was a qualitative descriptive approach applying in-depth interviews and focus group discussions using interview and discussion guides respectively. …”
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“…The objectives of the study included the assessment of the level of knowledge physically disabled women have on reproductive health, finding 1 out if these women utilize reproductive health services and identification of the challenges that they face in the utilization of reproductive health services. METHODOLOGY: It was a quantitative study and the data was collected using a self 1 administered semi-structured questionnaire from thirty participants and analysed using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). …”
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“…A sample size of 10 mothers with children with Spinabifida admitted at Paediatric department at Kamuzu Central Hospital was used. …”
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“…General evaluation of study shows that the women lack essential and specific information that can help them identify various cues of personal susceptibility to the condition hence promote their utilization of cervical cancer screening services a preventive measure. The researcher recommends that health professionals must educate women on the benefits of being screened regularly and on the implications or dangers of not being screened so that they weigh the benefits against the dangers. …”
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“…This qualitative study investigated into the nurses retention at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (Q.E.C.H.). A selected sample size of ten nurses was used. …”
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“…This qualitative study investigated into the nurses retention at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (Q.E.C.H.). A selected sample size of ten nurses was used. …”
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“…However, evidence has shown that despite attempts at integration, there is still underutilization of cervical cancer screening services among WLHIV in clinics across Malawi. …”
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“…Sample size of twenty clients was drawn from KCH Medical Clinic (OPD II) using a simple random sampling method. A pilot study was conducted at Likuni Hospital to ensure validity and reliability of the research instrument. …”
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“…Unlike the Program of Work, this Plan has taken further measures to address the burden of disease by delivering an expanded EHP through public health interventions including but not limited to health promotion, disease prevention and increasing community participation. …”
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“…Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) was used to analyze data manually. Demographic data was collected using a questionnaire computed and analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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“…This revised and second edition has been developed to build on the first edition with the aim of objectively fostering the protection of the safety, rights, and welfare of persons taking part as research subjects in health/biomedical research in Malawi. …”
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“…Health professionals employ a range of survival strategies including: • reliance on per diems/allowances from workshops and seminars • saving on stipends from long-term training programs • business activities • working in places where the cost of living is perceived to be lower • pilfering of drugs • dual practice (working in both private and public sector), • consultancy work • being paid for work not done at one institution while working for another employer. …”
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“…Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data. This study found that there are variations in respondents’ knowledge of HIV/AIDS and the importance of adhering to Anti retro viral therapy. …”
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“…Poor foot practices included; 81.5% (n=66) walked bare footed and 66.7% (n=54) used a stone to clean their feet. Barriers to foot care reported by respondents were: lack of knowledge and lack of money to buy appropriate materials. …”
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“…A questionnaire was used to collect data from study participants. …”
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