1. ASSESSING KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICE AND FACTORS INFLUENCING BIRTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMPLICATION READINESS AMONG COUPLES
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to assess knowledge, practice and factors influencing birth preparedness and complication readiness among couples in selected rural communities in Oji River. The objectives of the study were to determine knowledge of...
2. The Effect of Midwife-Led Birth Preparedness Programs on Maternal Health Outcomes in Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Maternal health remains a critical issue in Nigeria, with high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. One of the key interventions to address these issues is the implementation of birth preparedness programs, which aim to pre...
3. The Impact of Nursing Interventions in the Prevention of Birth Asphyxia in Katsina State
Background of the Study
Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality and long-term disability, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. It refers to the failure to initiate and sustain normal respiration at birth, leading...
4. The Impact of Nurse-Led Antenatal Care Education on Maternal Health Outcomes at Federal Medical Centre, Yola
Background of the Study
Maternal health remains a critical public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries where maternal mortality rates are still high. One of the key strategies to improve maternal health outcomes is antenatal care (ANC) education, which provides...
5. An Assessment of the Role of Public Health Nurses in Preventing Birth Asphyxia in Newborns in Yobe State
Background of the Study
Birth asphyxia, defined as the insufficient supply of oxygen to a newborn at the time of birth, remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low-resource settings such as Yobe State, Nigeria. The prevalence of birth asphy...
