“…This is a qualitative study which aimed at exploring the knowledge, and perceptions of family/friends towards visiting time in Intensive Care Unit at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. A sample of ten family members/friends was randomly selected and interviewed individually using an interview guide. …”
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“…Furthermore, babies born with asphyxia may have increased long-term morbidity such as cerebral palsy, hence the need to identify new-borns at risk. The analysis of umbilical cord blood gases has been shown to be the gold standard for diagnosis of near-birth metabolic acidosis. …”
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“…Results indicated lack of knowledge in danger signs and most women perceived themselves as not being at risk while a few had misconceptions which made them perceive themselves as not be at risk. …”
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“…In conclusion, there is need to review the use of seclusion so that patients are provided with humane nursing care which can make patients enjoy therapeutic benefits of seclusion. …”
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“…The major findings of this study on social factors associated with improper waste disposal were; use of un-recommended methods to dispose waste at the market because of lack of bins and responsibility by vendors and buyers towards waste management. …”
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“…Puerperal sepsis is one of the major causes of maternal death that accounts for 15 per cent of all maternal deaths in developing countries. …”
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“…The convenient sample size of twelve people living with HIV/AIDS was employed in the study. Ten of them were males and two of them were females. …”
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“…Nurse Managers should make it clear that PA is not fault finding but it is one way of promoting provision of quality care to the patients and clients through improving on shortfalls and continuing where we are already doing well. …”
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“…Brought together in May 2020 during the global COVID-19 pandemic, it particularly aims to support non specialist healthcare workers who find themselves caring for people with mental disorders for the first time. …”
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“…This qualitative study was conducted at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital ART clinic with an aim of exploring the factors affecting procreation choices among HIV infected women on ART. Ten women who were seeking ART services were recruited through convenient sampling and in-depth interviews were conducted with the respondents on one to one basis. …”
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“…WHO (2002) estimates show that seeking prompt and appropriate care could reduce child deaths due to ARI by 20%.Health education programs can be effective when designed to take account the prevailing knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers of under five children with ARI. …”
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“…This is in line with what US Secretary of State said recently Oslo Conference on “Charting a New Path in Global Health” that the stability of any nation is tied up to the well-being of its people. …”
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“…The study also found out that the unfair treatment that HIV positive clients get in health facilities was one of the hindrances to HIV testing in some community members. …”
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“…The policy will also be used as a lens of continuous learning and an integral part of change in the Ministry particularly now when the Ministry is going through a number of reforms under the Sector Wide Approach. …”
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“…Hence, there is need to identify better strategies to increase EID testing rates at 6 weeks. …”
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“…The prevalence of HIV infections are increasing world wide and Literature shows that 2.2 million people were living with the virus at the end of 2007 and 1.9 million individuals are being infected every year. …”
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“…Young people aged 15 to 24 years account for 25% of new HIV infections among adults. Those living with HIV are at risk of passing on the virus to their sexual partners and children. …”
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“…The study involved a sample of 15 people 7 men and 8 women who had tested HIV negative during the initial HIV test. …”
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“…It was conducted at Chinsapo TH Research Centre, in Lilongwe district and consisted of ten traditional healers selected through convenient sampling. …”
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“…It is also anticipated that the findings will stimulate further research among the medical fraternity on the subject as the literature states that few studies have been conducted in this area. The study will adopt a descriptive, quantitative approach. …”
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