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ItemA descriptive assess to study the knowledge and prevalence of tramadol abuse among students of Presbytarian Senior High School,Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Adu Djan Vincent ; Adu Mispa Adjei FranciscaThe study focused to assess the knowledge and prevalence of tramadol abuse among students ofPresbyterian Senior High School, 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 100 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that Majority 63 (63%) of the respondents strongly agreed that taking larger amount of tramadol over time is a sign of tramadol addiction. Most 68 (68%) of the respondents strongly agreed that Tramadol should not be used by people younger than 18 years. Majority 78 (78%) of the respondents strongly agreed that peer pressure can influence one into tramadol abuse. Majority 45 (45%) of the respondents indicated that they heard about tramadol abuse on television.Majority 51 (51%) of the respondents indicated that peer pressure can cause one to abuse tramadol. Majority 41 (41%) of the respondents indicated that people abuse tramadol to relieve pain. Majority 47 (47%) of the respondents indicated that prolonged use of tramadol can cause heart attack. Majority 56 (56%) of the respondents strongly agreed that tramadol abuse can cause physical deformity.The study concluded that majority have heard about tramadol abuse, most of the respondents strongly agreed that taking larger amount of tramadol over time is a sign of tramadol addictionand majority indicated thatprolonged use causes heart attack
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ItemA descriptive study to assess the knowledge prevalence of tramadol abuse among students of Presbyterian SHS,Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Fofie Doreen Badu ; Millicent ForiwaaThe study focused on student’s satisfaction with peer teaching among first years (Diploma 24) at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum.” 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. Respondents were asked whether they know more about peer teaching of which about 90% of them indicated they know more about peer teaching whereas 10% indicated they know but little is known. Moreover, concerning the views of the respondents on whether peer teaching is important or not and majority of the respondents (96%) indicated yes, which means to them it is important whiles 4% (n=2) indicated no meaning they don’t really see any important in it with their own reason. With regards to the challenges in peer teaching, eighty-six percent (86%) indicated that there are some challenge in it whiles 14% also indicated that there are no challenges in the peer teaching.The study recommended that there should be time increment between one to two hours in a day for the peer teaching programme, there must the inclusion of some tutors who will supervise the programme and the peer teaching facilitators must be motivated by both School Management and the Students Representative Council.The study concluded that, the main purpose of the study was to determine students’ satisfaction with peer teaching among first years (Diploma twenty-four [24]) of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum. The results revealed that most students especially the year ones are not satisfied with the peer teaching at all.
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ItemA study to investigate the perception of student nurses on assessing knowledge, attitude and misconception of first year nursing students towards people living with HIV/AIDS.(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum., 2023-12-31) Agyei S. & Agyemang A. N. (2023).A study to investigate the perception of student nurses on assessing knowledge, attitude and misconception of first year nursing students towards people living with HIV/AIDS.Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Berekum.This study addressed the problem of stigma and discrimination (SAD) exhibited by nurses against patients living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). The study was conducted among student nurses in Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, in Berekum, the Bono region of Ghana. It assessed their knowledge on HIV and examined the Attitude they exhibit in their care and relation with PLWHA and their misconceptions.The study was conducted with 50 randomly chosen respondents from the final year class, who responded to the questionnaires based on their personal experience in the care of PLWHA. A qualitative descriptive method was used in the study and SPSS version 21 was used in the data analysis.The study revealed that, majority of the respondents had adequate knowledge about HIV/AIDS as a disease. However, there were some respondents whose response suggested some sort of negative attitude towards PLWHA such as wearing two set of gloves when attending to an infected client, avoiding any social contact such as purchasing food from them and even avoiding conducting risky procedures on them, all with the excuse that they may get infected. The study also revealed that most of the nursing students had a positive attitude towards PLWHA despite their exposure to misconceptions and false claims.The study recommended that, Routine monitoring and evaluation of the practices of student nurses and Midwives during the care of people with HIV and AIDS should be organised by the Nurses and Midwifery Council so that various Health Institutions will ensure that their students conform to the standard guidelines and practices during the care of people living with HIV and AIDS in a way that conforms to the ethics of their professional
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ItemA survey on perception of health effects on alcohol consumption on the youth of Senane(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2023-08-01) Atto Yedu Olivia ; Boahen RebeccaThe study focused on the perception of health effects on alcohol consumption on the youth of Senase.” A descriptive survey was used to collect in-depth information for the study. A total of fifty (50) youth 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 knowledge on alcoholism, most of the respondents (90%) indicated that they heard about alcoholism and 10% of the respondents indicated they do not have much knowledge about alcoholism. Majority of the respondents (40%) said they their friends told them, 10% of the respondents indicated they know from the media and 20% of the respondent also indicated they were sent by some people and 30% also indicated they got to know it themselves. On the reasons for increase drinking and abuse of alcohol, it was found that, most respondents (38.0%) consume alcohol in order to forget problems or gain confidenceThe study recommended that there is the need for Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to ban or regulate advertisement of alcoholic drinks in the media especially in the Berekum municipality. A number of studies show that high taxation – and hence a high price for alcoholic beverages – has a decisive influence on amounts consumed. Where alcohol can only be obtained in a few places, its availability is limited and less is therefore abuse. Traditional Authorities and the Government or his representatives in the region should enact bi- laws to control the sale and use of alcoholic beverages by the youth and again there is the need for the district Assembles, churches, mosques to facilitate the formation of youth clubs to engage the youth in developmental or other income generating activities.The study concluded that, advertisement on alcohol as sense of well-being as portrayed by the media is associated with youth alcohol abuse. These alcoholic beverages have been portrayed to the public as being capable of curing all manner of diseases, hence luring even disinterested youth to join the bandwagon of excessive alcoholism and peer relations provide a context in which alcohol use is either supported or discouraged.
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ItemAscertaining the impact of effective time management on the academic achievements of the final year Nursing and Midwifery Training College,Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Justice Amankwaah ; Amoah Princess JillThis research examines the extent to which effective time management affect the academic achievement of the final year students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College Berekum.The main objective of the study was to find out the impact of effective time management on the academic achievement of the final year students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College Berekum.Materials and Methods: A correlational studies was used to elicit responses from the study participants, collecting, analyzing and reporting research.A convenience sampling was employed in drawing the population of interest. For this purpose, 50 questionnaires were distributed to two students groups (final year nursing and Midwifery students) who had been in the College for three years and had undertaken series of examinations. The results were presented graphically in bar charts using Microsoft Excel.Results: Findings from the studies illustrates that 100% of the respondents agreed that effective time management have a positive effects on student‘s academic achievement, 92% agreed that poor time management can negatively affect student‘s academic achievement. 90% of the respondents agreed that academic achievement depends on effective time management.98% of the respondents agreed poor time management leads to low GPA and 84% of the respondents agreed that effective time management leads to high GPA92% of the respondents agreed that effective time management makes students responsible towards their academic achievement100% of the respondents agreed that effective time management lead to effective studies towards student‘s academic achievement 100% of the respondents agreed that effective time management results in efficiency gains toward student‘s academic achievement.94% of the respondents agreed that effective time management aids in money management towards students academic achievement. 88% of the respondents agreed that effective time management prepares students towards the working world.98% of the respondents believes that effective time management reduces students stress towards their academic achievement.It was revealed that 94% of the respondents agreed that time can be managed effectively. 96% of the respondents also agreed that having a committed time table can help students manage their time effectively towards their academic achievement. 98% of the respondents agreed that doing things in order of priority can help student manage their time effectively towards their academic achievement and 84% of the respondent agreed that preparing a daily or weekly ―list to do‖ list can help students manage their time effectively towards their academic achievement.Based on the findings, it can be concluded the final year nurses and midwives students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum practice effective time management towards their academic achievement.
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ItemAssessing males on why they delay in seeking early healthcare at Biadan community(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Osei Vida ; Acheampong Animah AdwoaThe study focused on assessing the reasons males delay in seeking health care and the benefits of attending to health facility early. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used in this study. Thisdesign was employed because the study described a phenomenon across a wide population using a snapshot of the population at a certain period. Descriptive study was used to described the benefits of seeking health care in the early stage and late stage. The target population for the study consisted of the people in the Biadan community and the accessible population is the males selected randomly at Biadan. A total of fifty (50) males were selected for the study. The respondents were obtained using the convenient sampling method. Data collection was done through the use of structured questionnaires consisting of both closed-ended and open-ended questions for easy expression of views and ideas.The data obtained from the study were checked for accuracy, and completeness. The study found that majority are young males between the ages of 21-25 years. The study attempted to assess males’ knowledge on the benefits of seeking early health care. The study concluded that majority of the sample had good knowledge about the benefits of early health care.
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ItemAssessing nurses'knowledge and practices on infection prevention in the ward at Holy Family Hospital,Berekum(Assessing nurses'knowledge and practices on infection prevention in the ward at Holy Family Hospital,Berekum, 2022-09-01) Naulesu Rita ; Naku JoanThe study focused on evaluate the knowledge and practice infection prevention and control measures among staff nurses at the Holy Family Hospital, Berekum. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used in this study. This design was employed because nurses have unique or different characteristics that need to be studied at a point in time. The target population for the study is all staff nurses in the Berekum Municipality and the accessible population is the staff nurses of the Holy Family Hospital, Berekum.A total of fifty (50) staff nurses were selected for the study. The respondents were obtained using the convenient sampling method. Data collection was done through the use of structured questionnaires consisting of both closed-ended and open-ended questions for easy expression of views and ideas. The data obtained from the study were checked for accuracy, utility, and completeness. The study found that majority are young nurses’ ages between 26-33 years and experience (1-4 years). Sixty percent (60%) were females and 40% were males. The study attempted to assess nurse’s knowledge relevant to infection control measures. The study recommended that interactive infection control courses that promote critical thinking are implemented at undergraduate level along with more stringent forms of assessments focusing on infection prevention and control, during clinical training, also nurse managers need to be supervising the staff nurses on the practicing infection prevention standards and techniques and monitoring nursing adherence to policies of the hospital and administrators should promote feedback of practice, individual reinforcement and appropriate rewards for the good practice.The study concluded that majority of the sample had good knowledge about infection control measures and it showed lack of practice in hand washing and using gloving which are the most significant items to prevent transmission of infection.
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ItemAssessing student view on quality and quantity of food serve to them in Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum and the impact it has on them(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Nicholina Ama Tetteh ; Adesoror ElvisThe study aimed at assessing students view on quality and quantity on food served and the impact on academic performance among students in Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum. A non-interventional, descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed and fifty (50) students were recruited using stratified sampling technique. Data collection was done using questionnaire and analyzed in the form of descriptive statistics such as tables, pie and bar charts. Findings revealed that, majority of the respondents indicated that the solution to the problem is sharing the foods according to rooms. Findings reveals that, majority (42%) of the respondents were aged between 22 - 25 years. Most of the respondents (87%) were females and 32% of the respondents were males, majority of the respondents (98%) have much knowledge about food, Students whose parents are not having enough money (from poor background) suffer the most and majority of the respondents indicated that, the best solution to this problem is sharing the foods according to rooms.
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ItemAssessing the causes and effects of drug abuse among health workers.A studdy at Holy Family Hospital,Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Opoku Richard Afriyie ; Obeng MarthaDespite being illegal, illicit use of psychoactive substances is extremely common in many societies, especially among young adults, with the typical motivation being to enjoy or benefit from the substance's psychoactive characteristics. The purpose of the study was to investigate drug use among the health workers at Holy Family Hospital, Berekum. A review of relevant literature has been completed. In order to elicit responses from study participants, a quantitative design was adopted. A convenience sampling technique was used to select participants for the study. A total of 50 participants were used for the study. Data was collected through the use of structured and semi structured questionnaires consisting of both closed ended and open-ended questions. Data was entered and analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (version 22; SPSS) and results were presented in the form of frequencies and percentages. The study found that the vast majority of respondents were knowledgeable with the medications that health professionals frequently abuse. The Food and Drug Administration should ensure that each person purchasing tramadol has a valid prescription from a doctor, according to the study's recommendations. Additionally, local drug enforcement units should step up their efforts to lessen the preparation and distribution of various types of drugs that are frequently used by young people in the nation. The vast majority of respondents concluded that peer pressure, the availability of drugs, and the affordability of drugs are the main factors influencing drug addiction among health professionals
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ItemAssessing the decline in attendance of diabetic clinic among diabetics,a cross sectioal study at the Holy Family Hospital,Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Boahemaa Precious ; Manu Awuah HeavenThis work would not have been successful without the effort of our committed and dedicated supervisor who devoted her time to make the necessary corrections and inputs. More grease to your elbow. Our next thanks go to the management and staff of Holy Family Hospital, Berekum for given us the opportunity to partake in this research project. Our thanks will not complete if we fail to acknowledge our research participants for their time. We are very grateful to our parents, friends and relatives who supported us in one way or the other during this project work.Finally we are most grateful to the authors and publishers whose material we siphoned information for this work.
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ItemAssessing the factors preventing students from taking leadership role in Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College,Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Effah Godfred ; Dinko Winpoa Portia-FredaThe study focused on the factors preventing students from taking leadership role in Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum. A descriptive study was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The respondents were obtained using the convenient sampling method. A total of 50 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering a questionnaire to the participants. The study found that all (100%) the respondents indicated they have heard of leadership role before. They were asked where they actually got the information from and about 72% of the respondents indicated that they had it from school, 16% indicate the church, 8% indicated Media, 2% also indicated sport and lastly to another 2% indicated their parents told them. Majority (96%) of the students indicated they have taken up leadership role before. In view of that 6% strongly agree that respecting students are is a major way of promoting their interest in taking leadership role with 94% agreeing. Also 80% strongly agreed that toleration of their views is another factor and 20% also agreed to that fact. Giving them authority was another category where 10% strongly agreed. The study recommended that the Management team of the school should participate in student government, the student leaders must live exemplify life in order to gain more respect from the student and the leaders must be given at least incentives and packaging to motivate them. The study concluded that respondents had adequate knowledge on leadership role. The leading source of information for respondents was the school. A significant number of the respondents had taken leadership role before. Most of these leadership roles were taken in school and churches
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ItemAssessing the knowledge of first year students on the factors affecting academic performance; a study at the Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum.(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum., 2023-12-31) Osman F. & Owusu A. J. (2023). Assessing the knowledge of first year students on the factors affecting academic performance; a study at the Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum.Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Berekum.Introduction: The study focused on “assessing the knowledge of first year students on the Factors affecting academic performance; a study at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum”.Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey was used to elicit in-depth responses from the study participants, collecting, analyzing and reporting research. A convenient sampling was employed in drawing the population of interest. For this purpose, 50 questionnaires were distributed to two students’ groups (first year nursing and Midwifery students) who had been in the College for a year. The results were presented graphically in pie and bar charts using Microsoft Excel.Results: 50% of the respondents agreed that they have CGPA of below 2.0; 40% of the respondents agreed they are not active in class activities which makes them dull in their studies. 60% of the respondents agreed that they are fearful, thus have low confidence when in class.70% of the respondents agreed that studying only when there is test affects their academic performance negatively. 60% of the respondents agreed that they prefer listening to audios and watching videos and 90% of the respondents agreed that they like pressing phones, chatting and playing games which affects their academic performance negatively. 90% of the respondents agreed that they copy the assignments of friends and it negatively affects their academic performance because it does not make them critical thinkers.Moreover, Lecturer factors showed that 80% of the respondents agreed that teachers discuss many topics in a short period of time which makes academic work overloaded on them and it affects their academic performance The research recommended; Prioritization of daily activities in order of urgent, given appropriate attention and funding to ensure the provision of essential teaching and instructional materials for effective teaching and learning process, frequent organization of quizzes to put students on their toes to learn always, self-discipline to put restrictions on time spent on phone and provision of equipped classrooms and laboratories to standard in the school in order to prevent congestions. 42% of the respondents agreed that always reading the tutorials’ questions before the class has a positive effect on academic performance. 40% of the respondents strongly agreed that always trying to solve the tutorial questions before the class improves academic performance.64% of the respondents strongly agreed that, always revising and studying lessons in a group of students in the class.Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded the first-year nurses and midwives’ students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum interviewed were conscious of the factors that affect their academic performance positively and negatively.
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ItemAssessing the knowledgfe of first year students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum on the factors affecting academic performance(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Adjei Opoku Philemon ; Domokyille JudeThe study focused on assessing the knowledge of first year studentso on the factors affecting academic performance during clinicals at Holy Family Nursing and Midwiferty Training College, Berekum.”. A descriptive survey was used to collect in-depth information for the study. A total of fifty (50) first year 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. The current study found (64%) of the respondents were females and (36%) were males. Few (10%) of the respondents had CGPA of 3.1 and above indicating a brilliant performance and good academic achievement but 30% had CGPA of 2.1 – 3.0 and 50% had CGPA of below 2.0.Furthermore, results on home-related factor showed that 20% strongly agreed with the statement that “both my parents are not working” and 80% disagreed to the statement; 60% disagreed with the statement that “I do too much domestic works” and 40% strongly agreed to the statementThe study recommended that more classrooms and laboratories should be provided and equipped to standard in the school in order to prevent congestions, also he school should be given appropriate attention and funding to ensure the provision of essential teaching and instructional materials for effective teaching and learning process, also Lecturers should be enforced to use the available instructional materials during classroom instruction moreover, Government should provide alternative power supply by providing generator plant for the Health schoolThe study concluded that, students interviewed were very young, active, and between age of 22–25 years, predominantly female, supported by parents/guardians, resided on campus, Yoruba ethnic, have personal motivation for education and very active in class activities. The friends are predominantly female, from same department had good academic performance (2.1 and above CGPA). Lecturers are effective in communication, Lectures are not regular in the classrooms with comprehensive lesson note. Classrooms, laboratories, electricity, water supply, playing ground, staff offices and hostels were inadequate. But, the few available ones are functional. Instructional materials were occasionally used for the teaching.
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ItemAssessment of male involvement in maternal health care in Holy Family Hospital Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Ruth Ataa Nyarko ; Happy SaasorThe 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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ItemAssessment of students view on the quality and quantity of food served them and the impact it has on them on Campus-a study at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum in Berekum East Municipality in The Bono Region Of Ghana.(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum., 2023-12-31) Boakye F. I. & Boakye M. (2023). Assessment of students view on the quality and quantity of food served them and the impact it has on them on Campus-a study at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum in Berekum East Municipality in The Bono Region Of Ghana.Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Berekum.Purpose of the study: Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess students view on quality and quantity of food served from the kitchen and the impact it has on them on campus at HFNMTC Berekum.Basic design of the study: The study adopted a cross-sectional design with triangulation (both quantitative and qualitative) approach.Sampling technique: This research project utilizes simple random sampling method for selecting respondents for the study.Data collection tool: The study adopted questionnaire as the data collection method.Results: The survey involved 97 participants, primarily aged 18-30, with a mean age of 25.62 ± 4.50 standard deviation. The majority were female (66%), reflecting the typical gender distribution in nursing programs. Level 300 students represented the highest percentage (45.2%). Most respondents were single (89.7%), and the Akan ethnic group made up 72.3% of the participants. Regarding satisfaction with food quality from the school's kitchen, 41.6% expressed dissatisfaction whiles 58.4% expressed satisfaction of the quality of meal served from the kitchen. Additionally, a significant majority (59.3%) found the quantity of food served inadequate in which (40.7%) found the quantity of food served to be adequate. Concerning the impact of campus food on their well-being and academics, 53.0% felt it had a negative effect on their well-being and academics whiles 12.2% felt it had a positive or no effect on their well-being and academics. Rice and stew were the most preferred menu items (40.4%), while Banku was the least liked (28.6%). The majority (92.9%) supported menu changes to improve taste and variety. Student’s opinions on self-feeding were divergent;33.3% expressed their concern that the school should continue to feed them whiles 66.7% suggested that, the school should allow them to feed themselves. Moreover, 51.0% attended the dining hall consistently due to factors like food preferences, taste, convenience, and financial constraints whiles 49.0% do not attend. Many students (77.1%) acknowledged challenges on issues of food served from the kitchen on campus. With dissatisfaction on meal served on campus, 46.8% bought food from outside, 25.5% went to bed without eating, 21.3% relied on personal provisions, and 6.4% lodged complaints.Conclusions: The findings from this study clearly indicate the quality and quantity of meal served from the school’s kitchen did not meet students’ expectations. This information could play a pivotal role in effectively planning and implementing measures to amend the areas students pointed out in the study to match their satisfactory level.
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ItemAttitude and practice of hand hygiene among market women at Berekum central market(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Asante Kumi Amanda ; Asum Freda ; Tuah EstherThe study focused on the attitude and practice of hand hygiene among market women atcentral market. A descriptive study 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 market women were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that most of the respondent’s (87.5%) have good knowledge of proper hand hygiene. The majority of the respondents (95%) are of the opinion that artificial fingernails could increase the likelihood of colonization of hands with harmful germs. Majority of the respondents (90%) agree that hand hygiene should be performed in sequence. Majority of the respondents (60%) agree that hand rubbing causes skin dryness more than handwashing. Most of the respondents (60%) agree that insufficient time for hand hygiene hinder them from perform appropriate hand hygiene according to the recommended guidelines. Eighty percent (80%) of the respondents agree that hand hygiene is an essential part of their role. Majority of the respondents (77.5%) agree that they advise others to abide by the rules of hand hygiene
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ItemAttitude and Practice of hand hygiene among third year students Nurses at Holy Family NMTC,Berekum.(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-08-01) Collins Limuub Campion ; Boakye SamuelThe study focused on the attitude and practice of hand hygiene among third year students nurses of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum during this COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive study design was used for the study. Convenience sampling technique was used to select one hundred and twenty-six. Data collection was done through the use of structured and semi structured questionnaires. The study found that vast majority (96%) of the respondents said handwashing prevents the direct transfer of infectious pathogens. Majority (90%) of the respondents indicated that one way of reducing COVID 19 transmission is to promote good hand hygiene practices. Vast majority (94%) of the respondents were of the view that the target of proper hand washing is to break the infection chain. Most (60%) of the respondents were reminded by notice boards to wash their hands followed by those who were reminded by pictures (18%), on their own (13%) and friends (2%). Almost all (91%) the respondents said they always perform hand washing after visiting the washroom. The study recommended frequent hand hygiene training should be carried out to ensure students are adequately informed on the benefits of hand hygiene.It also recommended that hospitals and institutions avoid the use of bar soaps in hand hygiene since they can harbor bacteria. The study revealed adequate knowledge on handwashing among nursing and midwifery trainees. The most effective hand hygiene method was handwashing with antiseptic/antibacterial soap and water.
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ItemAttitude and practice of students of Holy Family Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Berekum towards hand hygiene(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum., 2023-12-31) Opoku Y. C. & Opoku Y. A. (2023). Attitude and practice of students of Holy Family Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Berekum towards hand hygiene.Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Berekum.The study focused on the attitude and practice of hand hygiene among Nursing and Midwifery 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 convenient sampling technique. A total of 40 students were sampled for the study. The data for the study was collected by administering the questionnaire to the participants. The study found that all of the respondents had good knowledge of proper hand hygiene. The majority of the respondents (95%) believed that artificial fingernails could increase the likelihood of colonization of hands with harmful germs. The majority of the respondents (90%) agreed that hand hygiene should be performed in sequence. The majority of the respondents (60%) agreed that hand rubbing causes skin dryness more than handwashing. Most of the respondents (60%) agreed that insufficient time for hand hygiene hinders student nurses to perform appropriate hand hygiene according to the recommended guidelines. Eighty percent (80%) of the respondents agreed that hand hygiene is an essential part of their role. The majority of the respondents (77.5%) agreed that they advise others to abide by the rules of hand hygiene. The study recommended that artificial fingernails should not be worn by student nurses and natural ones should also be kept short because it could increase the likelihood of colonization of hands with harmful germs, hand hygiene posters and literature should be placed at vantage points to help students to perform hand hygiene in proper sequence, student nurses should be encouraged to use the easiest form of hand hygiene when they do not have enough time to perform them, students should also be encouraged to remind others to perform hand hygiene when they forget and there should be rewards for compliance and punishments for noncompliance to hand hygiene protocols.
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ItemAttitude of trainee nurses and midwives towards voluntary counselling and testing of HIV/AIDS: A study at Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery training College,Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Gmajome Nyomenem George ; Frimpong FrancisThis reseach work was supervised by Amponsah Edward
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ItemAwareness of handwashing among final students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College,Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2022-09-01) Asante Angela ; Asante RichardThe study focused on the awareness on handwashing among final year students of Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum during COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive study design was used for the study. Convenience sampling technique was used to select one hundred and twenty-six students for the study. Data collection was done through the use of structured and semi structured questionnaires. The study found that vast majority (96%) of the respondents said handwashing prevented the direct transfer of infectious pathogens. Majority (90%) of the respondents indicated that one way of reducing COVID 19 transmission is to promote good hand hygiene practices. Vast majority (94%) of the respondents were of the view that the target of proper hand washing is to break the infection chain. Most (60%) of the respondents were reminded by notice boards to wash their hands followed by those who were reminded by pictures (18%), friends (2%) and those who washed their hands without being prompted (13%). Almost all (91%) the respondents said they always perform hand washing after visiting the washroom. The study recommended frequent hand hygiene training should be carried out to ensure students areadequately informed on the benefits of hand hygiene. It also recommended that hospitals and institutions avoid the use of bar soaps in hand hygiene since they can harbor bacteria. The study revealed adequate knowledge on handwashing among nursing and midwifery trainees. The most effective hand hygiene method was handwashing with antiseptic/antibacterial soap and water