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{"title":"The association between intolerance of uncertainty from COVID-19 and mindfulness with mental health in nursing students: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Nasir Amanat ,&nbsp;Mohsen Soleimani ,&nbsp;Majid Mirmohammadkhani ,&nbsp;Benyamin Jahangiri ,&nbsp;Hamed Khosravi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101104","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The COVID-19 pandemic and changing public health strategies created significant uncertainty, adversely affecting nursing students' mental health during the post-vaccination and university reopening period. This study aimed to examine the relationship between COVID-19 related intolerance of uncertainty, mindfulness, and mental health among nursing students after vaccination and the resumption of in-person education.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 among 199 nursing students using census sampling based on predefined inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a demographic information questionnaire, the General Health Questionnaire, the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, and a mindfulness questionnaire. Statistical analyses were performed using analysis of variance and linear regression in SPSS version 16, with a significance level set at 0.05.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The findings indicated that most students experienced moderate to high levels of intolerance of uncertainty related to COVID-19, which was significantly and positively associated with poorer mental health outcomes. A significant inverse relationship was observed between intolerance of uncertainty and family income (<em>P</em> = .046). Additionally, intolerance of uncertainty was significantly and negatively associated with mindfulness. Mindfulness was also significantly and inversely related to mental health scores, suggesting a protective effect against psychological distress.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Nursing students' mental health remained substantially affected during the post-vaccination and university reopening period, particularly among those with higher intolerance of uncertainty. Mindfulness appears to act as a moderating factor in the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and mental health and may serve as an effective psychological resource to reduce uncertainty-related distress in post-pandemic academic environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 101104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148190783","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":"Mothers’ knowledge and preventive practices on hand, foot and mouth disease: a cross-sectional study in Bhubaneswar, India mothers’ knowledge and practices on HFMD","authors":"V.J. Dhanya ,&nbsp;Jaison Jacob ,&nbsp;K. Krishnapriya ,&nbsp;Esther Baghel ,&nbsp;Janhabi Rout ,&nbsp;Deena Priya Bag","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101045","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101045","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) represent a significant paediatrics health challenge in India, with notable outbreaks reported in Odisha. As primary caregivers, mothers play a pivotal role in implementing control and preventive measures. This study aims to examine maternal knowledge and preventive practices regarding HFMD in post outbreak and to inform targeted public health interventions.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This cross sectional study enrolled 400 mothers of under-five children from Shyampur and chandaka, Khordha district, Bhubaneswar using convenient sampling. A validated self-structured questionnaire assessed knowledge and checklist for assessing preventive practices. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS statistics and Jamovi software. Descriptive statistics, independent <em>t</em> test, relative importance index and multi nominal logistic regression were employed to examine knowledge- practice levels and associated predictors.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Rural mothers displayed significantly superior knowledge (t = -2.54, p = 0.012) and preventive practices (t = -3.43, p &lt; 0.001) than urban mothers. Graduate level education emerged as the strongest level of sufficient knowledge (Adjusted Relative Risk (aRRR) = 6.01, 95% CI = 1.29–28.07, p = 0.023).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>A pronounced knowledge practice gap exist among mothers on HFMD prevention despite satisfactory awareness level. Educational level, socio economic status and geographic location significantly affect knowledge and practice outcome. Integrating specific health education into maternal and child health program with emphasis on behaviour change communication could effectively enhance preventive practices and reduce burden of disease in India.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 101045"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147547449","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":"Developing a web-based virtual caring laboratory to enhance nursing students’ caring competence: an ADDIE study","authors":"Meidiana Dwidiyanti ,&nbsp;Rita Hadi Widyastuti ,&nbsp;Nur Setiawati Dewi ,&nbsp;Dini Nurul Septiana ,&nbsp;Rohman Hikmat","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101055","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101055","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To develop and evaluate a web-based virtual caring laboratory to enhance nursing students’ caring competence in managing patients experiencing depression, anxiety, and stress.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This research and development study applied the ADDIE model. A web-based virtual caring laboratory grounded in Swanson’s Caring Theory was developed and piloted among 30 undergraduate nursing students aged 18–22 years, consisting of 22 females (73.3%) and 8 males (26.7%). User needs were assessed using a needs-finding questionnaire. Feasibility was evaluated through expert validation in three domains: content, media/functionality, and language. Learning outcomes were evaluated using pretest and posttest caring competence questionnaires. Scenario performance scores and student response scores were also collected. Data were analyzed descriptively, and pretest–posttest differences were examined using a paired-sample <em>t</em>-test.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>More than 86% of students indicated a need for a realistic, interactive, scenario-based virtual laboratory, particularly for emotional response simulation and therapeutic communication. Expert validation showed high feasibility for content (90.0%–92.6%) and language (85.0%), while functional suitability achieved full completeness (60/60). Portability testing demonstrated stable performance across 12 configurations with all core features functioning. Usability evaluation showed a mean System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 77.33 (95% CI: 74.2–80.4), indicating good usability and user acceptance. Caring competence increased significantly from pretest to posttest, with mean scores rising from 72.53 (SD = 6.21) to 88.67 (SD = 5.94), t(29) = 11.42, p &lt; 0.001, Cohen’s d = 2.08.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The web-based virtual caring laboratory demonstrated strong feasibility, cross-platform compatibility, and good usability. The platform also produced significant short-term improvements in nursing students’ caring competence, supporting its potential as a flexible simulation-based learning tool in nursing education.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 101055"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147547514","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 Interplay between income, educational level, and governmental female nurses’ job satisfaction in Fayoum Governorate, Egypt”","authors":"Maria E. Mikhail ,&nbsp;Adam E. Block ,&nbsp;Huda A. Elofey ,&nbsp;Nashwa G. Ammar","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101078","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101078","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Egyptian female nurses are currently experiencing a high level of job dissatisfaction and burnout, mainly due to low income. In addition, most nurses report a modest increase in income after attaining higher educational degrees, leaving their families’ living expenses unmet.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to investigate the relationships among the income of the Egyptian governmental female nurses, their level of education, and job satisfaction and empowerment.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An observational cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire administered to 355 nurses working in the 10 governmental hospitals of Fayoum Governorate, Egypt. Chi-square tests and logistic regression were used to examine research relationships, and Stata versions 18 and 19 were used for data analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The majority of study participants, 295 nurses (83.1%), reported that their nursing salaries do not cover their general living expenses. In addition, only 35 (15.8%) and 6 participants (20%) in the bachelor’s nursing degree category and in nursing diploma, master’s, or doctoral degree category felt an obvious improvement in their salary after attaining their nursing degrees. Factors such as age, residency, and hospital type (Fayoum Health Insurance Hospital) were positively associated with nursing income in the regression model.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Nursing income model reforms have been initiated in recent years in Egypt. However, a more consolidated model should be adopted to improve nursing satisfaction and empowerment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 101078"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147995161","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":"Mental health issues and related psychosocial factors among children and adolescents living with HIV: a scoping review","authors":"Iyus Yosep ,&nbsp;Rohman Hikmat ,&nbsp;Ai Mardhiyah ,&nbsp;Kurniawan Kurniawan ,&nbsp;Roxsana Devi Tumanggor ,&nbsp;Milya Novera","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101087","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101087","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Children and adolescents living with HIV face not only biomedical challenges but also significant mental health issues across multiple psychosocial contexts. Despite advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART), this population remains vulnerable to stigma, depression, trauma, and social exclusion, all of which may affect treatment adherence and quality of life. Understanding these mental health issues and related psychosocial factors is critical for developing targeted interventions and policies. This scoping review aimed to map the reported mental health issues and related psychosocial factors among children and adolescents living with HIV.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This scoping review followed the Arksey and O’Malley framework. A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, and CINAHL using Boolean operators and relevant keywords and MeSH terms related to HIV, children, adolescents, psychosocial factors, and mental health. Eligible studies were original research articles published in English between 2011 and 2025, involving children and adolescents living with HIV across all care and geographic contexts. Data were independently charted by two reviewers, and the findings were synthesized using descriptive content analysis to identify recurring themes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. The synthesis identified six major themes: (1) stigma and discrimination; (2) depression, distress, and suicide risk; (3) ART adherence and its relationship with mental health outcomes; (4) family, parenting, and peer relationships; (5) contextual factors such as poverty, trauma, substance use, and self-efficacy; and (6) protective factors and resilience. The findings indicate that mental health issues among children and adolescents living with HIV are closely shaped by psychosocial conditions, family support, and broader contextual factors, with important implications for ART adherence and wellbeing.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Children and adolescents living with HIV experience interconnected mental health issues that affect ART adherence and quality of life. Integrated interventions are needed to incorporate mental health services into HIV care, reduce stigma, and strengthen family and community support systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 101087"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147951350","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 support systems among nurses and midwives who are working nursing mothers in healthcare settings in the Tamale Metropolis","authors":"Abdul-Malik Abdulai,&nbsp;Samson Alhassan,&nbsp;Farouk Amidu,&nbsp;Feruza Abdulai,&nbsp;Zakaria Osman,&nbsp;Mariam Ibrahim","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101090","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101090","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Modernization and urbanization have increased the dual roles of nurses and midwives, who must balance work and childcare with inadequate support systems. This study sought to examine the family, social, and institutional support systems available to nursing mothers within healthcare settings in Tamale Metropolis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study adopted a qualitative exploratory descriptive design involving 18 purposively selected nurses and midwives from three major hospitals with children aged three months to five years. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically to explore the family, social, and institutional support systems of the participants. Lincoln’s and Guba’s methods of trustworthiness were applied to ensure that the findings were valid and reliable.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The study revealed that participants primarily depended on family support, especially from spouses and extended relationships, to manage work and childcare responsibilities. Despite receiving emotional, financial, and practical assistance, many mothers encountered challenges, such as inflexible work schedules, lack of childcare facilities, unsympathetic supervisors, and emotional stress, all of which affected their well-being and job performance. Coping mechanisms include engaging in small businesses, practising financial management, and seeking emotional and moral support. Community-level support systems were largely absent with no public childcare or breastfeeding facilities.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion and recommendation</h3><div>This study highlights the crucial role of family and institutional support in helping nursing mothers balance their work and childcare. Recommendations include policy and institutional measures, such as extended maternity leave, workplace crèches, flexible work arrangements, and awareness initiatives to better support nursing mothers in healthcare settings. By identifying specific gaps in family, social, and institutional support, this research provides a foundation for interventions that could improve retention, well-being, and job satisfaction among working mother nurses and midwives in the Tamale Metropolis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 101090"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147951351","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":"Assessment of the severity and self-management practices of dysmenorrhea among female health science students of Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria","authors":"Deborah Tolulope Esan ,&nbsp;Zainab Ajisafe Adetoun ,&nbsp;Ayodeji Olubunmi Ogunmuyiwa Ph.D. ME.d, MNS, BNS, RNE, RN","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101067","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101067","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual health issue affecting women of reproductive age, particularly female students. Although widely studied in Nigeria, limited data exists on the perceived effectiveness of self-management strategies among health science students. A group whose unique academic demands may influence their coping practices, future clinical decision-making, and patient<!--> <!-->education.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to investigate the severity and self-management of dysmenorrhea among female health science students in Nigeria.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design and stratified sampling technique to select responses based on a calculated sample size of respondents. A total of 240 respondents participated in the study. A semi-structured and pretested questionnaire was used for the data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and mean statistics.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The prevalence of dysmenorrhea was high (83.3%) with about half experiencing dysmenorrhea every menstrual cycle. The affected respondents were found to experience mild pain (44.5%), moderate to severe (41%), and very severe pain (11%). Severity was associated with fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, headache, vomiting, and lower abdomen pain. This study also revealed the use of a combination of rest, diet, heat therapy, and over-the-counter medications as self-management strategies, however, rest was perceived to be the most effective measure. In addition, the study revealed that despite the high prevalence of dysmenorrhea, many respondents (65%) did not seek medical advice.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study highlights that dysmenorrhea is a gynecological condition that remains high among female students. Hence, a need to break the silence surrounding menstrual health through open discussions, support, improved healthcare access and education to enhance the well-being, and academic success of female health science students.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 101067"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147650688","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":"Practices and beliefs of pregnant women regarding early antenatal booking in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa","authors":"Sharon Hlanganani Maluleke-Ngomane ,&nbsp;Thifhelimbilu Irene Ramavhoya","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101030","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Primary health care provides high-quality antenatal care at no cost. However, antenatal clients book late, which contributes to poor perinatal outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to explore and describe the practices and cultural beliefs of pregnant women regarding early antenatal booking at selected Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Mpumalanga, South Africa.</div></div><div><h3>Methodology</h3><div>A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive, and contextual design was adopted to examine and describe pregnant women ’s practices and beliefs regarding early antenatal booking. Purposive sampling was used to select participants for in-depth, unstructured interviews in designated facilities. Colaizzi’s method of data analysis was used for systematic coding and the development of meaningful themes, facilitating the interpretation of results.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The five themes emerging from the study were 1) non-compliance after pregnancy confirmation, 2) unplanned pregnancy, 3) spiritual beliefs, 4) traditional beliefs, and 5) social beliefs. The study showed that clients delay antenatal booking until after 12 weeks, even after clinical tests and signs confirm pregnancy. Some antenatal clients do not plan for their pregnancy; hence, they tend to regret it and delay reporting to the antenatal clinic due to fear of ridicule and humiliation.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Midwives can prevent cultural beliefs and practices from interfering with early prenatal care by gaining an understanding of these diverse cultures. Prevention measures include identifying safe cultural practices, instructing expectant mothers about safe prenatal care and emphasizing the importance of early registration. Midwives need to incorporate knowledge of diverse cultures into their nursing practice to increase early antenatal booking among expectant mothers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 101030"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147453486","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":"Perceived research needs and research capacity of clinical nurses in Lagos State Nigeria: a cross-sectional study","authors":"Oluwadamilare Akingbade ,&nbsp;Bose C. Ogunlowo ,&nbsp;Rafiat T. Akinokun ,&nbsp;Oluwadara Eniola ,&nbsp;Emmanuel Oviri ,&nbsp;Zainab O. Adesokan ,&nbsp;Emmanuel O. Adesuyi ,&nbsp;Adesina A. Sulaiman ,&nbsp;Esther B. Ilesanmi ,&nbsp;Israel O. Fawole ,&nbsp;Oyindamola Eminiken ,&nbsp;Victoria Adediran ,&nbsp;Dorcas O. Shonibare","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101073","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101073","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Research is crucial to evidence-based practice. Nurses need to build their capacity to conduct research and other scholarly endeavors. Little is known about the research needs and the capacity of Nurses in Lagos State, Nigeria, which prompted this study.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 475 nurses in nursing departments of healthcare institutions in Lagos. Data were collected via an online questionnaire and were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Hypotheses were tested using Pearson’s Chi-Square at 0.05 level of significance.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The perceived research needs of nurses were predominantly high (77.3%) and moderate (20.4%), spanning all phases of research, from conceptualization to dissemination. However, their perceived individual research capacity was generally low (35.4%) to moderate (43.2%). In contrast, the perceived research capacity of nursing departments was perceived to be moderate (66.3%) and high (21.3%). A statistically significant association was observed between hospital setting (<em>x</em><strong><em>²</em> =</strong> 20.56<em>p =&lt;0.001</em>), years of experience (<em>x</em><strong><em>²</em> =</strong> 20.066<em>p = 0.010</em>) and the perceived research needs of nurses. Furthermore, significant associations were found between hospital setting and both the individual perceived research capacity of nurses and the overall perceived research capacity of their departments (<em>p &lt; 0.05</em>).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Nurses in Lagos State demonstrated high research needs but low to moderate individual perceived research capacity, despite moderate institutional support. This gap between research requirements and existing competencies highlights the need for targeted capacity-building initiatives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 101073"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147744901","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":"Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors and associated factors among clinical nurses in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Sumayya Sani ,&nbsp;Mohammad Javad Ahmadzadeh-Zeidi ,&nbsp;Esmaeil Mohammadnejad ,&nbsp;Zahra Rooddehghan","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background &amp; aims</h3><div>A health-promoting lifestyle comprises practices that contribute to overall well-being. Nurses play a vital role in fostering these behaviors. This research focused on examining Health-Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Clinical Nurses in Nigeria.</div></div><div><h3>Materials &amp; methods</h3><div>This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 241 nurses employed at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Nigeria, from April 2024 to August 2024. Participants were selected using convenience sampling after obtaining the necessary organizational permits, ethical approvals, and informed consent. Data were collected using two questionnaires: a demographic information form and the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II Questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software, version 26.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The Mean ± SD score for nurses’ Health-Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors was 132.63 ± 14.91, indicating an overall good level of health‑promoting lifestyle behaviors. Among the different dimensions, the highest scores were observed in “Self-Actualization” (2.56 ± 0.48) and “Interpersonal Support” (2.65 ± 0.41), while the lowest scores were related to “Physical Activity” (2.36 ± 0.41) and “Nutrition” (2.41 ± 0.32). Older nurses (p &lt; 0.01), those who never used tobacco (p &lt; 0.01), and nurses who adhered to their legal working hours (p &lt; 0.01) demonstrated higher health-promoting lifestyle behaviors. No significant relationships were found between other demographic variables and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors (p &gt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors among healthcare professionals significantly influence individual health, making them an effective preventive strategy. These results suggest that nursing managers should actively address personal and occupational factors that influence these behaviors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"25 ","pages":"Article 101032"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147744906","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}