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{"title":"Retraction notice to “Nursing-based intervention to optimize the self-prescribed and the misuse of antibiotics among mothers of children less than 5 years” [Int. J. Afr. Nurs. Sci. 20 (2024) 100644]","authors":"Sameer Hamdy Hafez , Sabry M. Tamam , Noha Ahmed Mohamed , Elwaleed Idris Sagiron , Yahya Hussein Ahmed Abdalla , Mohammed Ateeg Abdelrahman Ahmed , Sharfeldin Mohammed Shuib , Elsadig Eltaher Hamed , Mohamed Saied Harfoush , Mohammed Abdulrahman Alshahrani , Ahmad A. Alshehri , Ahmed Salah Ali , Ahmed Loutfy , Abdalla Mohamed Ahmed Osman Abdalla , Sadeq Abdo Mohammed Alwesabi , Ateya Megahed Ibrahim","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100832","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100832","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100832"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144222729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sub-optimal birth spacing and associated factors among mothers of children admitted to therapeutic feeding centers with severe acute malnutrition in Oda Bultum Woreda, Eastern Ethiopia: A cross-section study","authors":"Sultan Feyiso ,&nbsp;Tegenu Balcha ,&nbsp;Elias Yadeta ,&nbsp;Yadeta dessie ,&nbsp;Abera kenay Tura","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100867","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100867","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Although several strategies have been implemented, sub-optimal birth space continues to be a serious public health issue in Ethiopia. There is limited information regarding sub-optimal birth spacing among mothers of children with severe acute malnutrition in the study area. Thus, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of sub-optimal birth spacing and it is associated factors among mothers of children admitted to therapeutic feeding centers with severe acute malnutrition in Oda-Bultum Woreda, eastern Ethiopia.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An institutional-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 404 randomly selected mothers of children admitted to therapeutic feeding center with severe acute malnutrition in Oda BultumWoreda, Eastern Ethiopia from October 5 to December 4, 2020. A pretested structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used. The collected data were entered into EpiData version 3.1 and then exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Binary logistic regression was used to examine the association between suboptimal birth spacing and independent variables. A P-value &lt; 0.05 was used to declare a statistical significance.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>More than half of 213 (52.7%) of the study participants had sub-optimal birth spacing (&lt;33 months). Rural residence (AOR: 1.87; 95% CI: 1.11 – 3.15), younger age at marriage (AOR: 2.92; 95%CI: 1.67––5.10), (AOR: 1.78; 95%CI: 1.07–2.95), not knowing the duration of optimal birth spacing (AOR: 4.12; 95%CI: 1.89–9.00), and shorter breastfeeding duration (AOR: 3.36, 95% CI: 2.09–5.39), and no formal education (AOR: 1.78; 95%CI: 1.07–2.95) were significantly associated with suboptimal birth spacing.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In this study, slightly more than half mothers' whose of children with severe acute malnutrition had suboptimal birth spacing. Rural residence, lack of education, younger marital age, lack of knowledge of ideal birth space, and shorter breastfeeding duration were the identified factors that increase the odds of having sub-optimal birth spacing. To optimize birth spacing in the study area, strategies concerning young women and rural communities are recommended.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100867"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144549414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The emergency care of patients who have experienced sexual violence: An integrative literature review of global practices and commentary on feasibility for low resources settings","authors":"Dylan Quiroga,&nbsp;Meghan Botes","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100873","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100873","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Sexual violence remains a pervasive worldwide issue, and despite noteworthy progress in survivor-oriented care, service delivery in settings with limited resources continues to be unpredictable and inconsistent.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose of the Study</h3><div>This review aims to consolidate scholarly evidence on the emergency care provided to individuals who have experienced sexual violence and to assess which of the identified advancements could be feasibly implemented in low-resource environments.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An integrative literature review was conducted, involving an exhaustive search of multiple databases. From an initial pool of 2,142 articles, 47 met the inclusion criteria and were subsequently examined and evaluated.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analysis produced eight central themes: (1) screening processes for sexual violence, (2) emergency medical interventions, (3) forensic services, (4) mental health provisions, (5) follow-up protocols, (6) technological supports, (7) organizational or structural elements, and (8) the impact on healthcare professionals.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Systematic screening for sexual violence, the introduction of structured quality improvement techniques (e.g., clinical pathways), and strengthened follow-up and psychological interventions achieved through nurse-driven programs and the application of Trauma Informed Care are key strategies for improving care in resource-constrained settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100873"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144687080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of mental health and mother–child bonding between mothers of children with and without developmental delay","authors":"Khadijeh Khalili-Azar ,&nbsp;Somayeh Abdolalipour ,&nbsp;Monireh Hamed-Biabani ,&nbsp;Seifollah Heidarabadi ,&nbsp;Mojgan Mirghafourvand","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100849","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100849","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Caregivers of children with developmental delay (DD) may be at risk of mental disorders, and mother–child bonding levels likely differ from those observed in mothers of well-developed children. This study aimed to compare the mental health and mother–child bonding levels between mothers of well-developed children and mothers of children affected with DD.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This case-control study was conducted in 2022 on 150 mothers of under five years old children with DD referred to the development center (case group) and 150 mothers of well-developed children referred to Tabriz health centers (control group). The case group was sampled through convenience sampling and the control group through the random sampling method. Both case and control groups were matched in terms of child age. Data was collected by interviewing the participants using a socio-demographic information<!--> <!-->questionnaire, Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and mother–child bonding questionnaire used as data collection instruments.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>After adjusting for socio-demographic variables, there was no longer a statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of social dysfunction (B (95 % CI): −0.6 (−1.3 to 0.01), P = 0.052), but, the difference in care anxiety between the two groups was statistically significant (B (95 % CI): 0.6 (0.01 to 1.2), P = 0.047).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>There is no difference in mental health status in mothers of children with DD than in mothers of well-developed children, but caregiver anxiety is probably higher in mothers of children with DD. Future studies using different methods in this area are warranted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100849"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143839329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Self-care in nursing: A bibliometric analysis (1976–2023)","authors":"Mahsa Hosseini ,&nbsp;Soheila Shamsikhani ,&nbsp;Masoomeh Noruzi Zamengani ,&nbsp;Sediqullah Ahmadi ,&nbsp;Ali Jadidi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100821","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100821","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Context</h3><div>This study conducted a science mapping analysis of Self-care for nurses research until 1 January 2024. Self-care is a crucial element in promoting global health. Self-care can lead to the health and happiness of nurses. The purpose of this study was to identify the authoritative journals in this field, and topics related to nurses’ self-care.</div></div><div><h3>Evidence Acquisition</h3><div>The present study was a bibliometric analysis that used science mapping techniques and data was extracted from the Web of Science and Scopus. Based on the study population and the outcome, Self-care and nurses were considered as the main search terms. Data collection and analysis may be divided into two main: descriptive and bibliometric. The use of VOSviewer for analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>This study retrieved 102 publications which, 74 (58%) were articles and 12 (11%) were reviewed articles. The United States is the most effective country in this field with the most publications and citations. Common related to self-care, nursing, work factors, and health-related. The International Journal of Nursing Studies from Elsevier has the most citations in the WOS and Scopus databases.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Due to the lack of research in the field, there is a concern to produce information and research in this field. The importance of research in this field is related to the role of nurses in the health system. self-care can help improve global health by improving the physical and mental health of nurses. Therefore, it is suggested that pay special attention to Self-care for nurses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100821"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Three-Way Challenge Faced by Patients Living with Diabetic Foot Ulcers at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Ajaratu Lampinley ,&nbsp;Isaac Hayford Budu ,&nbsp;Abigail Kusi-Amponsah Diji ,&nbsp;Alberta Yemotsoo Lomotey ,&nbsp;Olivia Nyarko Mensah ,&nbsp;Saviour Yao Davor ,&nbsp;Felix Apiribu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100856","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100856","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Diabetes Foot Ulcer, DFU, remains a significant public health challenge worldwide, especially in low and middle-income countries LMICs, like Ghana. However, not much has been done to address the challenges facing patients living with DFU in Ghana. This qualitative study investigated the challenges facing patients living with DFU at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana, KATH.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In-depth interviews were conducted among 11 purposively sampled individuals living with DFU at KATH to the point of data saturation and analysed using content analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study found three main challenges facing patients living with DFU at KATH. These challenges were economic (cost of treatment of DFU), psychological (fear of amputation, hopelessness and sadness) and social (stigmatization, mobility and inability to attend social functions) in nature.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The study advocates for policy interventions to address the economic, psychological, and social challenges faced by patients with DFU. Key among them include regular counselling programs by healthcare providers and religious bodies, strengthening social support networks, integrating psychological support, and incorporating DFU treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100856"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144134269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Motivating and inhibitory factors in mask-wearing: Chronic patients’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"Parvaneh Aghajari ,&nbsp;Mina Hosseinzadeh","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100858","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100858","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In COVID-19 pandemic mask-wearing has emerged as a critical preventive measure to minimize the risk of virus transmission, particularly for those with underlying health conditions. Chronic patients may face unique challenges related to mask-wearing that can impact their willingness to adhere to recommended practices. This study explores the experiences of chronic patients regarding mask usability and adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative study utilized a conventional content analysis approach to explore the experiences of chronic patients regarding mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were purposively selected from chronic patients visiting healthcare centers in Maragheh, Iran. A total of 25 individuals with various chronic conditions were interviewed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Conventional content analysis as described by Graneheim and Lundman was used to analysis the data. Findings led to the emergence of two categories: 1. Incentives for Mask Wearing with these subcategories: new habit formation and sense of security 2.Barriers to mask usage with these subcategories: uncertainty About the Effectiveness of Masks, Perceived invulnerability after vaccination, Ineffective training of caregivers and Challenges of mask usage. This study highlights that while participants acknowledged the importance of masks, barriers such as skepticism about their effectiveness and discomfort hindered adherence. The findings underscore the need for targeted educational initiatives to address these challenges and promote understanding of mask benefits. A comprehensive approach that combines education, community support, and open communication is essential for empowering chronic patients to protect their health in future public health crises.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100858"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge on availability of suicide preventive services among undergraduate students at a public university in Ghana","authors":"Koduah Amankwah ,&nbsp;Apedani Dominic ,&nbsp;Azie Aren-enge Reubean ,&nbsp;Ankamah Ababio Christian ,&nbsp;Odotei Adjei Rose ,&nbsp;Brempong Appiah Emmanuel ,&nbsp;Okyere Paul","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100851","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100851","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The incidence of suicide cases and its related episodes is on the increase in tertiary institutions and attracts extreme mass media attention. Globally, over 800,000 people die of suicide every year and it is the second leading cause of death in 15–29-year-olds. The study sought to determine how well-informed undergraduate students are about suicide prevention services available at a public university in Ghana.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study employed a cross-sectional study design and quantitative approach. A well-structured close-ended questionnaire was used to assess students’ knowledge of the availability of suicide preventive services among undergraduate students in all six colleges of a public University campus in Ghana.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study found out that the majority of the students (86.29 %) did not know whether the university had suicide support/prevention hotlines or not, however, ten per cent (10 %) of them were aware of such hotlines and eleven per cent (11 %) was able to provide the service number correctly. Some respondents said the unit is not accessible to them and cited reasons ranging from location or distance (74.04 %). On whether the university has a mental health service available, eleven per cent (11 %) were aware of such services while forty-four per cent were not sure if such services exist or not. But then 43.79 % were sure that such services were not available. Most of them (76.03 %) knew there was a helpline for such services, however only a few students (10.00 %) could produce the number. The student’s access to other informal social support systems for comfort, reassurance and encouragement was assessed and the findings show that the majority of them rely on family (79.15 %) and friends (95.61 %) for such support.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The majority of the students have no idea about the availability of suicide preventive services. It is recommended that the university authorities focus on mental health education programmes, orientation and awareness creation should also be organised regularly to increase students’ knowledge on the availability of suicide preventive services. Also, during orientation programmes for freshmen (new students) awareness creation on counselling services and mental health services in the university hospital is possible at the beginning of every academic year. Dissemination of suicide and mental health services’ hotlines/helplines to students can be done through bulk SMS messages to individual students’ cell phones.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100851"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143882130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the unmet needs of family caregivers of cancer patients in Southwest Nigeria","authors":"P.O. Amoo,&nbsp;N. Busisiwe","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100864","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100864","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Cancer imposes a significant burden on family caregivers in low-resource settings like Southwest Nigeria, where financial strain, limited information, and emotional distress are prevalent but often unaddressed. Understanding these unmet needs is vital for enhancing caregiver support and patient outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study aimed to explore the unmet needs of family caregivers of cancer patients in Southwest Nigeria and evaluate the adequacy of information provided for effective caregiving.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An ethnographic approach was employed, involving semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and ethnographic observations. Data were collected from 35 caregivers across multiple hospitals and home settings in Southwest Nigeria over six months and analysed using thematic analysis with NVIVO version 12.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>findings showed that majority of the caregivers are female 60 %, mean age 39.6 years, key unmet needs included financial strain due to high treatment costs (reported by most participants), insufficient information about cancer and caregiving (lack of guidance on patient care), emotional and psychological stress (distress from patient suffering), inadequate support from healthcare providers (poor communication), and social isolation exacerbated by misconceptions about cancer contagiousness. Caregivers emphasised the need for transparent communication, financial aid, and emotional support.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study underscores the critical unmet needs of family caregivers in Southwest Nigeria, highlighting the necessity for improved communication, financial assistance, and psychosocial interventions. Policy changes are essential to recognize caregivers as integral to cancer care. Future research should investigate tailored intervention models for diverse settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100864"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144491123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The mediating effect of empathy in the relationship between humanistic practice competence and caring ability among newly employed nurses","authors":"Rongxiu Jin ,&nbsp;Yi Wang ,&nbsp;Ying Shan ,&nbsp;Jiuqun Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100866","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100866","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The transition period for newly employed nurses is critical for the development of professional competencies, particularly in humanistic practice and caring ability. While previous research has established the importance of humanistic practice competence in nursing, the mediating role of empathy in the enhancement of caring ability remains underexplored. This study aims to analyze the relationship between humanistic practice competence and the caring abilities of newly hired nurses, specifically focusing on the mediating role of empathy in this context.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional study was conducted Among 129 newly employed nurses from a tertiary hospital in Shenzhen. Three validated instruments—the Humanistic Practice Competence Assessment Scale, the Interpersonal Reactivity Index Questionnaire (Empathy Ability Scale), and the Caring Ability Inventory (CAI)—were employed to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the scores of humanistic practice competence, empathy, and caring ability. Correlation analysis and mediation analysis were performed to examine the relationships between these variables.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The findings highlighted that newly employed nurses excelled in humanistic practice competence with an average score of 106.50 ± 18.79 but did not meet the international standard in caring ability, scoring only 187.00 ± 21.62.</div><div>The analysis demonstrated that newly employed nurses exhibited a humanistic practice competence score exceeding the average benchmark (106.50 ± 18.79), while their caring ability (187.00 ± 21.62) fell below established international standards.</div><div>A significant positive correlation was identified between humanistic practice competence and caring ability. Furthermore, empathy was found to mediate the relationship between humanistic practice competence and caring ability, with an indirect effect value of 0.495, which accounted for 86.84 % of the total effect.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study highlights the pivotal role of empathic capacity in enhancing humanistic practice competence and caring ability among newly employed nurses, providing empirical support for nursing administrators to develop targeted intervention programs. The findings suggest that educational strategies should prioritize strengthening novice nurses’ humanistic cognition and professional identity, while systematically implementing humanistic practice protocols. Through clinical immersion, these practitioners can progressively refine their humanistic literacy, with particular emphasis on optimizing nurse-patient communication through evidence-based interaction techniques. Such multidimensional cultivation enables continuous delivery of high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care that meets contemporary healthcare expectations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100866"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144502749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}