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    Determinants Of Contraceptive Use Among Adolescent (15-19 Years) In Kyerebaa, Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2002-09-01) Opoku Asare Savina ; Acheampomaa Philomina ; Konadu Hazel Anna Danquah
    The study assessed contraceptive use among adolescents (15-19-years) in Kyerebaa, Berekum. A cross-sectional research design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a convenience sampling technique. A total of 50 female adolescents were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that majority (94%) of the respondents indicated they had ever heard of contraceptive. Most (46%) of the respondents indicated mass media as their commonest source of information on contraceptive followed by friends and family (32%) and health workers (22%). Nearly half (42%) of them mentioned Postinor-2 followed by Lydia (32%), Levon-2 (14%) and Secure (12%). Most (56%) of the respondents selected withdrawal method as the type of contraceptive method used followed by pills (46%), male condom (34%), injectables (inject plan) (18%) and female condom (14%). Over half of the respondents indicated religious norms (54%) and poor attitude of health care provider (52%) as barriers to contraceptive use. Exactly half (50%) of the respondents indicated social or cultural taboos (50%) as a barrier associated with contraceptive use. The study recommended that parents should try and educate their adolescents well on the use of contraceptives rather than shirking their responsibilities on the bases that the adolescents should not use contraceptives because they are not adults. The study concluded that respondents had good knowledge on contraceptives. The most common source of information on contraception for respondents was friends and family members. Most respondents obtained contraceptives from pharmacy/drug shops. The most known contraceptive among respondents was Postinor-2
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    Willingness of people doing voluntary counselling and testing for HIV/AIDS. a study in Biadan community, Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-04-08) ADAMS MUTIATU ; ADDAE BENEDICTA ; ADJEI REHAINA ; ANAAFI EUGENIA
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    Knowledge level and experience among mothers with babies between (7-15 months) at Senase community, Berekum Municipality.
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-04-08) Niah-Nkanbila Elsie ; M-muyuu M-moabila Margaret ; Osmanu Sandra ; Nyantakyiwaa Abigail
    ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge level and experience among mothers with babies between (7-15 months) at Senase community, Berekum Municipality. A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted for the study. Simple random sampling was be used. Structured questionnaire was administered to nursing mothers of babies 7-15 months. Data was entered and analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (version 22; SPSS). The study found that when respondents were asked to indicate the recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding, 82% (41) of the respondents indicated 6 months. 62% (31) of the respondents knew that breastmilk can be expressed, stored safely and given to the child in times of the mother’s absence and the remaining 38%(19) had no idea that breastmilk can be expressed and stored safely in times of the mother`s absence. On factors associated with practice of exclusive breastfeeding among respondents, 74% (37) of the respondents indicated that breastmilk was sufficient for the baby. The study concluded that there was high level of knowledge among breastfeeding mothers on exclusive breastfeeding. However, with experience on exclusive breastfeeding some of the respondents were not able to manage household chores and exclusively breastfeed (52%). Also, on the factors associated with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding, majority (74%) of the respondents had enough breastmilk to breastfeed.
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    A Client/Family Centered Maternity Care Study on Madam
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Dery Patience
    Midwifery is a branch of health care that basically focuses on pregnant women and their entire families. It is an individualized care rendered to a pregnant woman with the involvement of her family, bearing in mind that, the woman is unique with specific problems. The study again enables student midwife with this concept in mind to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during her period of training, to care for clients and their families during pregnancy, labour and puerperium.The family centred maternity care study also helps the student to use partograph which is a managerial tool for monitoring labour to manage client in order to identify complications promptly and intervene. The nursing process is also used and it provides a framework for solving problems and making decisions in the management of the client and family in a systematic manner. The study also enables student midwife to educate the client and family and also promote cordial relationship between the student midwife, the mother and her family.More so, the study requires the student midwife to put into practice the concept of safe motherhood initiative which has being adapted to render quality maternity care through antenatal, labour and puerperium which will eventually reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. Finally, the family centered maternity care study is a requirement by the nursing and midwifery council of Ghana towards the awards of the license to practice as professional midwife.
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    Factors influencing ultilization of antenatal care service among women at Holy Family Hospital,Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Yeli Susana ; Tutuah- Brobbey Elizabeth ; Danquah Elizabeth
    The study focused on the factors influencing utilization of antenatal care services under the free maternal care policy (FMCP) at the Holy Family Hospital, Berekum. A cross sectional descriptive study design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a proportionate stratified sampling technique. A total of 30 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that the majority (90%) of the respondents described the attitude of the staff as friendly. All (100%) the respondents said a midwife was present throughout their ANC visit. A greater percentage of women (86.7%) indicated that all pregnant women in their household attend ANC. Almost all (96.7%) the respondents had good belief about ANC. The study recommended that Patients or women should encourage their male partners to be involved in the ANC attendance of their women/spouse. This is because they have an influence on their women/spouse as to the decision-making on whether to utilise ANC or not. The study concluded that majority of the women chose to attend ANC during pregnancy because of various reasons such as previous satisfaction when facility was used by the women and good staff attitude.
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    Awareness of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Senase Health Centre.
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Oppong Josephine Amankwah ; Fordjour Akyerekowaa Marian ; Essibu Yartey Mary
    The study focused on determining the awareness of Hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women who attend antenatal clinic (ANC) at Senase Health Center in the Senase community of the Berekum Municipality. A cross-sectional design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. A total of 50 pregnant women were sampled for the study using convenient sampling technique. The data for the study was collected by interviewing respondents. The study found that over half, 56% of the pregnant women had information about HBV vaccination. Half, 50% of the pregnant women had information on transmission routes of HBV. Less than half, 42% of the pregnant women had information on HVB prevention.Majority, 96% of the respondents mentioned that having unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person as a cause of HBV infection. Almost all, 98% the respondents mentioned blood as a mode of transmission for HBV. Majority, 91.7% received information from health workers. In assessing the risk factors associated with HBV among the respondents. Majority, 82% of the pregnant women thought they need to be tested for hepatitis B. The study recommended that Ministry of Health in Ghana should make provisions for educating women in their reproduction age about hepatitis B virus. Ghana Health Service needs to scale up efforts on the testing regime of pregnant women to at least one-time during pregnancy to identify reactive mothers for immediate management and preparation towards birth. The study concluded that though the study participant demonstrated appreciable knowledge of HBV, they were highly informed about the risk factors of HBV, and high vaccination coverage was seen as a preventive measure for HBV. Majority viewed the hospital as the best place to seek for cure or management of HBV
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    Attitude,Knowledge and Practices of respectful maternity care among midwives in Holy Family Hospital,Berekum.
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Adinkra Winnifred ; Quaicoo Asante Esther ; Gyan Febiri Eunice
    The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of Respectful Maternity Care among midwives in Holy Family Hospital, Berekum. A cross-sectional design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a convenient sampling technique. A total of 40 respondents were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that almost all (97.5%) the respondents indicated they were aware of respectful maternity care. Majority (82.5%) of the respondents indicated they have ever taken a course covering respectful maternity care. Over half (52.5%) of the respondents correctly matched right to timely health care to abandonment, few (27.5%) of the respondents were able to correctly match freedom from harm and ill treatment to physical abuse. Almost all the respondents agreed that there is the need for service providers introduce themselves to women during labor (97.5%).The study recommended the management of the hospital should organize frequent training of midwives on respectful maternity care. Education is one strategy to promote respectful maternity care among care providers in facility-based childbirth.The study concluded that awareness of midwives on respectful maternity care was high. They demonstrated low knowledge on the various rights of RMC and their corresponding category of disrespect and abuse. Midwives demonstrated good attitudes towards respectful maternity care
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    Attitude,Knowledge and Practices in regard to geophagia among pregnant women in Berekum Municipality in the Bono Region of Ghana.
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Ababio Fosuaa Brempomaa ; Ernestina Appiah Owusu ; Harriet Agyaama Frimping
    Background; This research was carried out in Berekum Mnunicipality in the Bono region of Ghana to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women with regards to geophagia in Berekum and to determine the factors which can influence the knowledge, attitudes and practices of geophagia among pregnant women.Basic design of the study; Utilizing a cross sectional descriptive survey was the research design. Sampling technique; A non-probability Convenience sampling technique was used to select 400 women attending antenatal clinic at Berekum hospitals and clinics.Data collection tool; A validated structured questionnaires were used as means for data collection for the respondents using convenience sampling method. Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection. About 379 (94%) of the questionnaire was filled and returned.Major findings; The major findings were that, 53% of the total number of respondents said Geophagia poses health benefits during pregnancy, while 47% said it does not.The findings of this study accentuate the fact that although majority 84% (n=318) of the respondents are aware that pregnant women are more vulnerable to geophagia than other persons as against 16% (n=61) who are not. This arguably indicates a high awareness of the association between pregnancy and geophagia disorder among the respondents. Due to the fact that pregnancy come with a lot of extreme physiological changes the following reasons were ascertained; craving (50.7%), smelling (38.2%), cultural practices (33.1%), to stop nausea and vomiting (32.4%) and some also consume pica as a food substance as life giving (10.3%). Also, 23% (n=86) of the respondents are aware that geophagia disorder is dangerous to the health of the pregnant mother, while 77% (293) are not aware of this whilst 28% (n=109) of the respondents are aware that geophagia disorder is dangerous for the child in the womb, while 69% (n=262) are not aware. This suggests that, majority of the respondents do not view geophagia disorder as constituting health risk to both the mother and the child. Most of the respondents consume earthy-materials twice daily leading to less of its complications being exhibited. It is remarkable that up to 36.7% failed to seek medical attention upon experiencing geophagia disorder. When the respondents that gave no answer were eliminated, those that do not sought for medical attention was 69.5%, which is the majority. This high percentage might have resulted from the fact that most of the respondents did not appreciate the risk posed by geophagia disorder to the health of the mother and child Conclusions; The major opinions advanced by the respondents according to reasons that halt the indulgence of geophagia practices conclude to the fact that, a solution to these factors should be, Calling upon Public health authorities to work closely with community groups so they design bottom up, culturally competent interventions. It is recommended that follow up cohort studies can be done on the consumers to check whether they were only ingesting soil during pregnancy or have continued after giving birth. And also, educating and creating of awareness to women in their early stages of pregnancy on the dangers of soil consumption and also reinforce it anytime they come for antenatal visit in order to facilitate its full indulgence in prenatal/antenatal care
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    Study into the prevalenceof teenage pregnancy among adolescents of Nkoranza
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Asante Katherine Somuah ; Damoah Patience ; Amoah Daniella
    The study focused on prevalence of teenage pregnancy among adolescence of Nkoranza. A descriptive survey was used to collect in-depth information for the study. A total of fifty (50) students were selected for the study. The respondents were obtained using the convenient sampling method. The data for the study was collected by administering a questionnaire to the participants. With regards to the causes of teenage pregnancy, respondents were asked to whether there is any cause of teenage pregnancy. About 50% of the respondents strongly agree to the fact that broken homes is a cause of teenage pregnancy with 30% agreeing. 10% of the respondent’s strongly disagree with another 10% disagreeing. Sixty percent (60%) of them indicated that peer group can cause teenage pregnancy with 40% agreeing. None of them disagreed. Poverty as a cause, 20% of the respondents indicated that they strongly agree with another 20% agreeing. Also 20% of the respondents disagree with 10% strongly disagreeing. Also concerning the lack of adolescent and reproductive health education as a cause of teenage pregnancy, forty percent 40% of the respondents indicated that it is a greater cause with 30% of the respondents agreeing. Also about 10% of the respondents strongly disagree with 20% disagreeing to it. The study recommended that, the he media should include educational programmes and showcase drama and play paying special attention to sex education as well as to the use of various family planning methods. The government should also enact a law to provide a legal backing to the provision of family planning services and making them readily available so as to support greater access to family planning services for the youth. Parents and teachers should be encouraged to educate the youth about their sexuality and the need to keep oneself from getting pregnant unexpectedly. Religious groups should inculcate moral values especially among the youth during their various gatherings.The study concluded that, unwanted pregnancy is on a rampage despite all the media campaigns and education and this can be attributed to several factors. This includes lack of effective education about sex and the repercussions associated with it. The study also revealed that, unwanted pregnancy is on an increase among the lower socio-economic class group.The study also revealed that; unwanted pregnancy is on an increase among the youth who are living on their own and those who are living with their friends. Also most young women engage themselves in early dating relationships because of poverty to help them cope with their finances and this mostly leads to unwanted pregnancies ending up being aborted
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    Knowledge,Perception and Compliance to the wearing of face marks in covid 19 pandemic at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College,Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Mustapha Jibril Mariam ; Lukeman Nadira ; Hamidu Faizatu
    The study focused on the knowledge, perception and compliance to the wearing of face maskin COVID-19 pandemic at Holy Family NMTC, Berekum. A descriptive study design wasused to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a convenience sampling technique. A total of 50 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that the most 72%(36) of the respondents indicated face mask should cover the nose, mouth and chin followed by nose and mouth 28%(14) and nose only 0%(0). Most 66%(38) of the respondents indicated the metal strip is meant to fit on the nose followed by fit on the chin 28%(14) and no purpose 14%(7). Most 66%(33) of the respondents indicated hand washing as a way of preventing COVID-19 transmission followed social distancing 28%(14), vaccination 6%(3), avoiding overcrowding 6%(3) and avoiding contact with infected persons. The study recommended that government should bear the cost of providing free face masks to various educational institutions as this would increase compliance to wearing of face mask.The study concluded that students demonstrated good knowledge regarding the wearing of face mask. A fair amount of the respondents gave positive indications regarding how they wear their mask. The leading challenge to the use of face mask was breathing difficulty. Respondents utilization of face mask in public was good
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    How the adoption of E-learning can help improve the academic performance of students of Holy Family NMTC,Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Adwoa Boatemaa ; Aryee Baaba Stella ; Anti Abigail
    The adoption of e-learning in various institutions is now the trend to the future of education especially in the higher education. The main aim of this study is to find out how the adoption of e-learning can help improve the academic performance of students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum. The study has four set objectives; to find out the general knowledge on e-learning from students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum, to examine the advantages of e-learning to students of HFNMTC, Berekum, to examine the disadvantages of e-learning to students of HFNMTC, Berekum and to recommend critical issues to be considered for the effective implementation of HFNMTC, Berekum e-learning system. Twenty-five (25) students were selected from each year group (4 year groups) resulting in a sample population of 100 respondents for the study. Primary data was gathered from the field of study (HFNMTC, Berekum) through a set of questionnaires. Data was obtained manually from the answered questionnaires with the help of Microsoft excel. The findings revealed that, students have enough knowledge on the e learning system. The study recommends that, learners and lecturer should have some basic Information and Communication Technology skills for an effective implementation of the e learning system. The study also recommends that, there should be effective internet connectivity in the e-learning environment. Also, the development of well secured e-learning portal or systems to prevent external manipulation was recommended.
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    Relevance of Clinical experience outsiden the school setting for students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Amoabeng Priscilla ; Ayiwa-Boateng Theresah ; Quaye Naa Dedee Celestina
    The study focused on the interest of students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum (HFNMTC) On Embarking on Clinical. A descriptive study design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a proportionate stratified sampling technique. A total of 50 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found out that Unnecessary running of non-related errands 70% (35), Lack of accommodation for students 62% (31), Lack of access to some resources used at the ward 60% (30), Humiliation of students by nurses by nurses by patient’s bedside 44% (22) were the challenges students face during clinical field. The following were the responses given by respondents on the ways to improve their interest on the clinical field; Staff nurses should assist and supervise students when they are at the ward effectively 80% (40), Staff nurses should applaud students when they do an excellent work 74% (37), staff should give students the opportunity to improve on their skills 24% (12).The following were the responds given by respondents on the importance of clinicals; It helps to improve students’ knowledge and skills (100%), It helps students to gain more knowledge in order to help in their practice (100%), It helps students to sharpen their ability on the study (100%), It improves the confidence level of students (100%), Clinical helps students to be more technical (100%).The study concludes that, clinical helps to improve students’ knowledge and skill and clinical helps students practice their theoretical knowledge gained
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    Knowledge and attitude towards havingCaesarean Section delivery among the pregnant women at the ANC of the Holy Family Hospital , Berekum.
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Norah Fatima Fuseini ; Rita Attaa Bediako ; Ayishetu Umar
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitude towards havingCaesarean Section delivery among the pregnant women at the ANC of the Holy Family Hospital , Berekum. A cross sectional descriptive study design was carried out at Holy Family Hospital Berekum, ANC on pregnant women aged 18-45. Primary data was collected using researchers administered questionnaires, a total of 80 respondents were sampled using convenience sampling technique.For uni-variate analysis, data was run using frequencies and percentages, and the results presented in form of pie chart and tables. The results indicated that 35 (43.8%) women and wife‟s of the men respondents had CS in their last delivery, almost eight in every ten of the respondents strongly disagreed that CS would be the preferred method of delivery although they had a good knowledge on the indications and recovery of CS.Based on these findings, the study recommends that health care workers should give completeinformation on CS during the ANC and pregnancy so this will allow couples to make informed decision about the health of the mother during pregnancy and delivery through CS. And health workers should allow and encourage women to have a normal deliveries and whenever indicated it should be done quickly to save both lives
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    Work related injuries among health workers at Holy Family Hospital. Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Quartey Doris Ahenkorah ; Kyerewaa Grace ; Pignyog Flavia
    The study determined male involvement in maternal health care in Holy Family Hospital, Berekum. A cross sectional observational design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using convenience sampling technique. A total of 50 respondents were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that majority (96%) of the respondents agreed that maternal health is the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period. Majority (98%) of the respondents were in favor of the statement ANC or PNC is where women seek help regarding their maternal health‘. It came out clearly that 94% of the respondents were of the opinion that severe abdominal pain is as danger sign in pregnancy. Majority (82%) of the respondents mentioned that male involvement in maternal health care increases the self-esteem of the female partners. The study recommended that Maternal Health Care centers should encourage good attitudes towards male involvement in MHC services. Waiting time at the various ANC/PNC centers should be reduced to increase male partners involvement in ANC/PNC. The study concluded that respondents had adequate understanding regarding the meaning of maternal health care. The overall knowledge regarding obstetric danger signs was good. The leading benefits of male involvement in maternal health care were decreasing childbearing complications, raising self-esteem of female partners and postpartum utilization of maternal services
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    Neglect of respectful maternity care among puerperal women and midwives, their perspective during pregnancy and labour in the Holy Family Hospital, Berekum.
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Juliana Frimpong ; Siaw Lydia ; Gandaa Josephine Bombgaaru
    The study aimed to investigate the neglect of respectful maternity care among puerperal women and midwives, their perspective during pregnancy and labour in the Holy Family Hospital, Berekum. Convenience sampling method was used in selecting the 50 puerperal women and 20 midwives. The completed questionnaires were hand-coded and entered into Microsoft Excel.The study found that exactly half 50% (25) of the respondents mentioned that confidentiality was ensured by closing of doors and windows, provision of screen during procedures 20% (10), been assured of keeping information confidential 16% (8) and holding sensitive conversations in private 14% (7). In soliciting for midwives views on strategies to promote respectful maternity care, 68% (34) of the respondents said formulating a service charter will promote respectful maternity care, 70% (35) of them cited that providing channel for reporting mistreatment will help improve respectful maternity care.The study recommended that pregnant women experienced mistreatment during pregnancy and labour. They encountered various forms of mistreatment in the form of physical abuse, verbal abuse, abandonment and non-consented mistreatment. Due to these various forms of mistreatment respondents reacted in various ways such as remaining silent, forgiving the provider, and some even decided not to return to the facility after labour.The study concluded that the management of the hospital should organize frequent supervision and training of midwives on respectful maternity care. Education is one strategy to promote respectful maternity care among care providers in facility-based childbirth
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    Knowledge, attitude, and practice of hand hygiene students at Holy Family NMTC, Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Boateng Belinda ; Sarfoaa Samuella ; Pokuaa Belinda
    The study focused on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of handwashing among Nursing and Midwifery students at Holy Family NMTC, Berekum. A descriptive study design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a simple random sampling technique. A total of 50 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that the majority of respondents (54%) agreed that handwashing prevents the direct transfer of infectious pathogens. Eighty-six percent (86%) of the respondents mentioned that the most effective handwashing method is washing hands with antiseptic/antibacterial soap and water. The majority of the respondents (58%) agreed that hand hygiene kills viruses existing in our hands. The majority of the respondents (52%) rated their overall compliance with handwashing to be moderate.The study recommended that student nurses need to be aware of the importance of hand hygiene and the negative effects that will be caused when it is not followed. The study concluded that self-reported handwashing compliance was high and the majority of the respondents mentioned that the most effective handwashing method is washing hands with antiseptic/antibacterial soap and water
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    Awareness of urinary tract infection among female students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum.
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Ansu Albertha Appiah ; Konadu Vera ; Amponsah Gloria
    The study focused on the awareness of urinary tract infection among female students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum. A descriptive study design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. A simple random sampling method was employed to select the students from each class. A total of 50 respondents were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants.The study found that 70% (35) of the respondents indicated they never had UTI, 28% (14) had UTI once per semester and 2% (1) had UTI twice per semester. In finding out the last time they had UTI in school, Over half 52% (26) of the respondents indicated they had UTI once a while in school, 26% (13) indicted they never had UTI in school and 22% (11) can’t remember when they had UTI in school. In finding out what they do when diagnosed with UTI 58% (29) of the respondents used hospital management in managing UTI, 36% (18) of them based on previous management (self-medication) and 6% (3) used combination of local and hospital management.The study recommended that the women’s commission should organize awareness programs on UTI for better reproductive health of students. At the ANC level midwives should be watchful about the prevalence of UTI among pregnant women.The study concluded that UTI persisted both at school and at home. Hospital management was mainly used as the management of UTI among respondents. Respondent were conscious of preventive measure of UTI
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    Knowledge attitude and perception about COVID-19 vaccines among nursing and midwifery students of Holy Family NMTC, Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Aprade Anita ; Ayamba Aisha ; Bawa Vida
    The study assessed the knowledge attitude and perception about COVID-19 vaccines among nursing and midwifery students of Holy Family NMTC, Berekum. Descriptive study design was adopted for the study. The sample population was obtained using convenience sampling technique. A total of 150 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering structured questionnaire to the participants. Data was analyzed using Microsoft excel software and presented in the form of tables or figures. The study found that almost all 87 (98.9%) the respondents indicated they have heard of COVID-19 vaccination. Over half 46 (52.3%) of the respondents indicated that their main source of information was the internet and social media followed by television/radio 38 (43.2%), newspapers 2 (2.3%) and friends and relatives 2 (2.3%). Majority (80.7%) of the respondents agreed that COVID 19 vaccines are effective, majority (83%) of the respondents agreed that people being vaccinated can start to do normal activities. Majority 54 (64.8%) of the respondents said they feared COVID-19 vaccines followed by 34.1% who said they did not fear the vaccines. Nearly fifty percent 43 (48.9%) of the respondents said they are not at high risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.The study recommended that the government of Ghana must continue to educate the public and communities that vaccines are safe, that they are effective and that they are still required even after a COVID-19 infection.The study concluded that Respondents had good knowledge about COVID-19 vaccination. The main source of information from most respondents on COVID-19 vaccination was the internet and social media. Attitude towards COVID-19 Vaccination was pleasing as most of the respondents had vaccinated against COVID-19
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    Experience and Perception during the peak of Covid-19 among the third year students at Holy Family NMTC,Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Oppong Kyekyeku Bridget ; Sarpong Nancy ; Henewaa Olivia
    The study focused on the experience and perception during the peak of COVID-19 among third year students at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum. A descriptive study design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a proportionate stratified sampling technique. A total of 56 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants.The study found that the majority of the respondents indicated lack of social interaction (80.4%) and unable to learn effectively (78.6%) as experiences associated with COVID-19 infection. Most of the respondents noted anxiety (69.6%) as an experience on COVID-19 infection. Majority (n47, 83.9%) of the respondents mentioned that the best way client with COVID-19 can be handled is through isolation and quarantine. Most (n35, 62.5%) of respondents mentioned that following protocols (wearing face mask, protective clothing) are the best way client with COVID-19 can be handled.The study recommended that the guidance and counselling unit in the College should counsel students who test positive to corona virus in other to help reduce the psychological impact it has on students who test positive.The study concluded that the leading experience of respondents on COVID-19 infection were lack of social interaction, unable to learn effectively and anxiety. The overall perception on COVID-19 was satisfactory. The occurrence of stigma was high in the current study
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    Knowledge, attitude and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among students of Holy Family NMTC, Berekum
    (Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Queenster Owusu ; Serwaa Akua Henrietta ; Opoku Asantewaa Vasty
    The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among students of Holy Family NMTC, Berekum. Cross sectional design was adopted for the study.The sample population was obtained using convenience sampling technique. A total of 50 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering structured questionnaire to the participants. Data was analyzed using Microsoft excel software and presented in the form of tables or figures. The study found that all (100) the respondents agreed that they know about COVID-19 vaccines. Half (50%) of the respondents disagreed that everyone including children can receive COVID-19 vaccination. Majority (84%) of the respondents knew about Oxford-Astra Zeneca vaccine. Less than half of the respondents knew about Johnson and Johnson's Janssen (20%), Moderna (10%), Pfizer BioNTech (8%), Sinovac (6%) and Sinophram (4%). Majority (88%) of the respondents indicated social media as their source of information on COVID-19 vaccine followed by Health care providers (74%), Internet (68%) and Family members (34%). Majority (94%) of the respondents had vaccinated against COVID-19 whiles only 6% had not vaccinated. The study recommended that an urgent call is needed from the Government of Ghana and other stakeholders to address concerns about the safety and adverse/side effects of COVID-19 vaccines, as this would increase vaccine uptake. The study concluded that respondents showed good knowledge in relation to CVOID-19 vaccines. The most known vaccine was called Oxford-Astra Zeneca vaccine. Social media was the main source of information on COVID-19 vaccine. Respondents had a good attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination. Majority of respondents had vaccinated against COVID-19