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ItemExploring the factors responsible for child abuse and neglect among parents. A study at New Biadan in the Berekum East Municipality.(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2024-08-01)The concept of child abuse and neglect is a very eclectic one. Its understanding as it occurs varies from individuals, ethnic groups, religious institution, professional bodies etc. However, This study have discussed the occurrence of child abuse and neglect as it occurs in various forms like physical abuses, verbal abuse, emotional/psychological abuse, child labour, child abandonment and child sexual abuse. Furthermore, The researcher also made available the factors that contribute to child abuse and child neglect in our society; This include the parent or caregiver factors, family factors, child factors, environmental and protective factors. The experience of child abuse and neglect has very significant consequences in the life of an individual. It has effects on the health and physical well being, intellectual and cognitive development and emotional, psychological and behavioural aspect of his/her life. All this were critically analysed in this study. Basically, this study does not only state or lament the problems of child abuse and neglect in our society, it also enumerates factors that contribute to its occurrence and its consequences on the child. This study also made a conscientious look at what can be done to abate the menace of child abuse and neglect in our society. And lastly, the researcher also visited teachers, health workers, parents, caregivers, law enforcement officers and residents within New Biadan. New Biadan Area to interview them by the means of a questionnaire so as to get their submissions and what they feel about child abuse and neglect as it affects our social security. The aggregate views of the respondents and the analysis of their responses were fully and meticulously presented in chapter four of this research project.
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ItemSocietal perceptions of epilepsy and its effects on epileptic clients among people of Ayarkorase-Berekum.(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2024-08-01)The study focused to determine the societal perceptions of epilepsy and its effects on epileptic clients among people of Ayarkorase-Berekum. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect in-depth information for the study. The sample population was obtained using a convenient sampling technique. The data for the study was collected by administering questionnaire to the participants. A total of 65 people were used for the study. The study found out that, majority of the students (89%) had knowledge about the causes of epilepsy. Majority of the respondents (59%) knew the causes of epilepsy to be natural and organic cause. Majority of the respondents (53%) indicated that they heard about epilepsy from the media. Majority of the respondents (62%) feel embarrassed when they get seizures in the midst of people. Majority of the respondents (77%) preferred orthodox medicine in the treatment of epilepsy. Majority of the respondents (86%) always take in their medicine. The study concluded that majority of the respondents feel embarrassed when they get seizures in the midst of people and most of the respondents indicated they would inform their employers about their condition for emergency purposes. It was recommended that there should be education conducted for people within the community on the effects of stigmatization on epileptic patients and epileptic patients should be encouraged to taken in the medication regularly to prevents episodes of seizure.
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ItemImpact of classroom environment on teaching and learning of the first 1st year Nursing and Midwifery Students in Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum.(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum., 2023-12-31)The study focused to find out the impact of Classroom environment on teaching and learning of the first 1st year Nursing and Midwifery Students in 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. The data for the study was collected by administering questionnaire to the participants. A total of 50 students were used for the study.The study found out that, majority of the students (94%) had knowledge about definition of classroom. Most of the respondents indicated that proper arrangement of physical environment and use of current curriculum (70%) was the way to effective classroom environment. Majority of the respondents (96%) of the respondents agreed that conducive classroom environment has a positive impact of the academic performance of students. Majority 86% of the respondents agreed that paraphrasing, active listening, eye contact and forceful listening are examples of receiving skills in effective communication. majority of the respondents (44%) believed punishment is the best way to correct bad behavior in students.Majority of the respondents (98%) agreed good teacher-student relationship ensures effective teaching and learning in the classroom.The study concluded that most of the respondents (94%) agreed that classroom provides an environment for free and open expression of ideas, opinions and beliefs and majority of the respondents (92%) agreed that conducive classroom environment has a positive impact of the academic performance of students.It was recommended that. teachers should ensure a good and conducive classroom environment for effective learning and teaching, enforcement of strict laws for students to abide by rules and regulations in the ensure effective teaching and learning and teachers should conduct test to ensure effective learning has taken place.
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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)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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ItemNurse-patient relationship at Holy Family hospital, Berekum; the patient’s perspective(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum., 2023-12-31)The study sought to determine and identify patients’ perception about nurse patient relationship at Holy Family Hospital- Berekum, to better understand the nurse patient interaction at the hospital. Both quantitative and qualitative approach was used and a purposive sampling technique was used. Data was collected using a well-structured questionnaire. 52 patients were sampled for the study. Data collection techniques for the study was done through by administering questionnaire. Recovery and hospital attendance is greatly influenced by nurse patient interaction. Effective communication was found to be of relevance in the nurse patient relationship. Overall, the findings of the study have proved that the nurse patient relationship is of relevance since it has an impact on the health outcome of patients.The study recommend that Management of the Hospitals should put measures in place to correct nurses who maltreat patients and also well behaved nurses should be motivated by giving them incentives to boost their morale. Nurse should be encouraged to ensure they do well to interact and create enjoyable moments with patients so as to create an enabling environments