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{"title":"Lived experiences of mothers with peripartum cardiomyopathy","authors":"Doreen Macherera Mukona,&nbsp;Barbra Tsiko,&nbsp;Mathilda Zvinavashe","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100812","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100812","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Peripartum cardiomyopathy is known to occur more commonly in African women or those of African descent, with potentially devastating consequences. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of women with post-partum cardiomyopathy. A phenomenological approach was used. The study was conducted with 6 women with a confirmed diagnosis of peri-partum cardiomyopathy who were registered with the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals Cardiac clinic. Excluded from the study, due to compromised autonomy, were the mentally ill, critically ill, and the institutionalized. Participants were selected as they came for routine management. In-depth interviews, following semi structured questionnaires, were conducted. All participants gave informed consent, and the study was conducted according to the requirements of the Declaration of Helsinki. Interviews were held in a private room and filled in questionnaires and detailed notes were anonymized and kept in a lockable cupboard to which the researchers had sole access. The Roy adaptation model was used as the guiding framework for the study. Manual thematic analysis was used to analyze the data, and it was presented in themes, subthemes, and codes. The stages of thematic analysis followed were data organization, familiarization, transcription, coding, identifying themes, indexing, reviewing themes, displaying, and reporting. Trustworthiness was ensured by observing credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability. Three major themes namely: experience on diagnosis, psychosocial tension and supporting factors were identified. Women diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy experience physical, psychological, and emotional stress. Psychosocial support is very vital in the management of peripartum cardiomyopathy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100812"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143138963","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":"An examination of the prevalence of khat chewing and its contributing factors among high school students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, using a cross-sectional survey design","authors":"Alembante Fikadu Lemma ,&nbsp;Urban Robert ,&nbsp;Lajtai Laszlo","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100793","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100793","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Khat (Catha edulis) is not just a substance but a cultural phenomenon in Ethiopia. This tiny tree induces euphoria by chewing its sensitive leaves and buds. It is grown in several locations in Ethiopia due to its high local and international demand. Khat is widely used for social and religious purposes, with users reporting a rise in spirit, sharper thinking, and vitality. Understanding the prevalence and factors associated with khat chewing among high school students in Addis Ababa is crucial for appreciating the cultural context and addressing the associated health issues.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A rigorous cross-sectional design was employed, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the current khat chewing situation among high school students in Addis Ababa. The study was conducted in Addis Ababa’s high schools, with 349 out of 529 students participating, a significant sample size. A simple random sampling technique was applied, enhancing the representativeness of the findings. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used, and descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyze the collected data, ensuring the reliability and validity of the results.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The prevalence of current khat chewing was 56.9 %. The fundamental reasons for current khat chewing were enjoyment, feeling better, overcoming bad moods or feelings, and feeling good while depressed or nervous. After conducting a multivariate logistic regression, the factors associated with current khat chewing behavior were Orthodox Christianity (AOR 0.62, 95 % CI: 0.17, 0.75), and Muslims (AOR 0.61, 95 % CI: 0.01, 0.96), students living with family members (AOR 1.96, 95 % CI: 0.22, 2.12), from urban areas (AOR 3.84, 95 % CI: 1.74, 8.50), with a monthly income of 2000 Ethiopian Birr (AOR 0.32, 95 % CI: 0.20, 0.51), students who study in Temenja Yazh High School (AOR 10.29, 95 % CI: 1.13, 93.29), who are in their 11th grade (AOR 2.62, 95 % CI: 1.25, 5.50), consumes 250 g or less of khat (AOR 7.54, 95 % CI: 2.17, 26.2), daily khat use (AOR 10.09, 95 % CI: 2.16, 47.10), spent 3 to 5 h (AOR 0.21, 95 % CI: 0.79, 0.60), and prefers 12:00–3:00 PM for chewing (AOR 0.09, 95 % CI: 0.02, 0.43).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>High school students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reported using khat. Further research is needed to better understand how khat use affects academic achievement and health-related issues.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100793"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142531225","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":"The broken bond: Exploring child-to-parent violence and its spiritual and sociodemographic potential predictors among university students in Tabriz, Iran","authors":"Mohammad Khalili ,&nbsp;Mina Hosseinzadeh ,&nbsp;Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh ,&nbsp;Mojgan Mirghafourvand ,&nbsp;Amirmohammad Dahouri","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100774","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100774","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of child-to-parent violence (CPV) among university students in Tabriz.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Using a cross-sectional design, 500 first-year students from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences were surveyed with questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 16.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The findings revealed a concerning prevalence of controlling and psychological violence towards both mothers (48 %) and fathers (44 %). Boys demonstrated a lower likelihood of violence against their father (aOR=0.44; 95 % CI: 0.30 to 0.64) and mother (aOR=0.41; 95 % CI: 0.28 to 0.60) compared to girls. Students in the paramedical group exhibited a 54 % and 77 % lower probability of violence against their father (aOR=0.46; 95 % CI: 0.17 to 0.65) and mother (aOR=0.33; 95 % CI: 0.25 to 0.84) respectively, compared to those in the medical group. Spiritual well-being did not show a significant association with CPV towards fathers (p = 0.379) and mothers (p = 0.186).</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>These findings underscore the need for multi-pronged interventions. Equipping students with healthy communication skills, expanding mental health services, and implementing preventive programs targeting adolescents could be crucial in addressing CPV. For nursing practice, this research provides a basis for developing care strategies that incorporate mental health support and communication skill enhancement.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100774"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124001203/pdfft?md5=4b1dca7db017efd9ccf1845612aca362&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124001203-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142129154","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":"HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of urban Ghanaian pregnant women: Results of a qualitative study","authors":"Awinaba Amoah Adongo,&nbsp;Jonathan Mensah Dapaah,&nbsp;Bright Addo","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100785","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100785","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAPs) regarding HIV/AIDS is one of the cornerstones in the fight against the disease. Mortality and morbidity among HIV-infected pregnant or postpartum women are reported to be eight times higher than their HIV-uninfected counterparts. Preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) strategies can be more effective if women, particularly pregnant women, have comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This qualitative study was designed to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of HIV/AIDS among 18 pregnant women attending antenatal care in a health facility in Accra, Ghana. Data was collected through individual in-depth interviews, transcribed and thematically analysed using the six steps identified by Braun and Clarke.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Three themes emerged from the analysis: (a) Pregnant women’s knowledge of the causes and transmission of HIV/AIDS, (b) Attitude towards HIV/AIDS and HIV testing, and (c) Perceptions about pregnant women living with HIV. We found the knowledge of the causes and mode of HIV transmission among the pregnant women to be relatively high. However, testing to determine their HIV status was low, owing to factors such as fear of testing positive, the stigma, discrimination, and prejudice associated with HIV/AIDS, and misconceptions some had about how the virus could be contracted (spiritually), which necessitated spiritual assistance before, during, and after testing.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The findings underscore the need for health professionals to address myths and superstitions about HIV/AIDS during antenatal care visits to encourage and improve testing uptake among pregnant women.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100785"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142359633","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":"Factors influencing unplanned ICU readmissions: A retrospective cohort study","authors":"Aladeen Alloubani,&nbsp;Esraa Saadeh,&nbsp;Ismail Alsalhi,&nbsp;Hadeel Alkhateeb","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100758","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100758","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><p>The goal of this study is to explore the factors that predict ICU readmissions and their correlations with readmissions that occur early and those that occur later. It evaluates various elements, including demographic information, clinical attributes, and variables related to treatment, to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the risk factors influencing the timing of ICU readmissions.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We conducted a retrospective cohort study, utilizing electronic medical records, to pinpoint adult patients who were repeatedly admitted to the ICU between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. Predictors of early and late ICU readmissions were evaluated, employing statistical analyses that involved logistic regression models.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The study analyzed data from 136 ICU patients. Patients admitted from the emergency department exhibited 2.22 times higher odds of early readmission in comparison to those admitted from the ward (p-value = 0.044). However, no significant correlations were observed between gender and readmission, and univariate analyses demonstrated no noteworthy variances in age, APACHE II score at discharge, Braden score, and length of ICU stay with regard to the nature of readmission.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The findings from our study hold considerable implications for healthcare procedures and policies. These outcomes suggest that the source of ICU admission plays a pivotal role in foretelling early readmission, which could potentially influence patient care and administration. The correlation between the source of ICU admission and early readmissions accentuates the necessity for patient-centric care, especially for those admitted from the emergency department, who face heightened risks.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100758"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124001033/pdfft?md5=29f5d5dc1315aa84241cb917f74fbeee&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124001033-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142151868","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":"Assessment of uptake of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in public health facilities in Osogbo metropolis, Osun state, Nigeria","authors":"Moridiyat Omolara Adeyinka Adeyemo ,&nbsp;Ganiyat Odunola Adeniran ,&nbsp;Victoria Adenike Adeniyi ,&nbsp;Elisha Oluwatobi Olabisi ,&nbsp;Rahmat Aderayo Oyekale ,&nbsp;Oladayo Akinwale ,&nbsp;Sakirat Folasade Adejare ,&nbsp;Omodolapo Justinah Olaleye ,&nbsp;Rosemary Omolara Fafowora ,&nbsp;Busayo Temilola Akinbowale","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100742","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100742","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>WHO recommends three or more doses of intermittent preventive treatment of Malaria with Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) for pregnant women living in areas of moderate-to-high malaria transmission in Africa to protect them and their babies from severe risks by malaria. Despite this, the coverage of utilization of a minimum of three doses of the drug is still very low in Nigeria. This study assessed the knowledge and utilisation of IPTp-SP among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in public health facilities in Osogbo, Nigeria.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Descriptive cross-sectional was used, data were randomly collected from 549 respondents through a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson chi-square, and logistic regression were used for analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>About half (49.4%) of the respondents had good overall knowledge of IPTp-SP, 72.2% took a minimum of one dose, and only 10.1 % took a minimum of three doses. Factors influencing the utilisation included drug affordability, SP shortage at the facility, and monitoring of pregnant women’s intake of SP. Logistic regression analysis indicated that pregnant women in primary and secondary healthcare settings were 2.4 times and 1.3 times respectively more likely to utilise IPTp than those in tertiary healthcare settings.</p><p>Conclusion and recommendation.</p><p>Almost half of the participants had good knowledge of IPTp-SP, only a few took four doses. Healthcare providers should organize IEC programmes to create more awareness among the public on the use and safety of SP in pregnancy. The government is to establish a mechanism to ensure a consistent supply of SP in all healthcare settings,</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100742"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000878/pdfft?md5=099947172ebb7f3633b76f5cb24ee3f0&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000878-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142151893","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":"Job stress among nurses in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Woldu Aberhe ,&nbsp;Teklewoini Mariye ,&nbsp;Degena Bahrey ,&nbsp;Abrha Hailay ,&nbsp;Guesh Mebrahtom ,&nbsp;Kidane Zereabruk ,&nbsp;Guesh Gebreayezgi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100661","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Although job stress appears in all professions, jobs related to humans are associated with high levels of stress. Nurses are the most frequent medical staff who spend the largest amount of time with patients, cover all areas of the healthcare network, and experience serious job stress. To date, there have been no studies and protocols that estimated the pooled national prevalence of job stress among nurses in Ethiopia. Therefore, the primary purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the pooled national prevalence of job- related stress among Ethiopian nurses.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Different database searching engines including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Africa journal Online, World Health Organization Afro library, and Cochrane review were systematically searched by using keywords such as “job-stress, occupational stress, work-related stress, job-related stress” and their combinations. Eight articles were finally selected with both published and unpublished observational studies that report the prevalence of job stress among nurses. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guideline was followed and, it is registered in the Prospero database <strong>(ID = CRD42020185450)</strong>. Heterogeneity across the included studies was evaluated by the inconsistency index (I²). The random-effect model was fitted to estimate the pooled prevalence of job stress among Ethiopian nurses. All statistical analysis was done using R version 3.5.3 and R Studio version 1.2.5033 software for windows.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The pooled national prevalence of job stress among Ethiopian nurses was 49.6 % (95 % CI: 40.9, 58.3 %). This indicates that one out of two Ethiopian nurses had job stress. Based on subgroup analysis the prevalence of job stress among Amhara’s and Oromia’s region nurses was 44.9 % and 51.2 % respectively.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The prevalence of job stress among Ethiopian nurses was high. Thus, our finding suggests that half of the Ethiopian nurses had job-related stress; therefore, managers, federal minister of health, and health policymakers should take effective measures and develop programs to reduce the prevalence of job stress among nurses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100661"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000064/pdfft?md5=89b7af8bbf99b308e2ee5669149dbbc4&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000064-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139675154","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":"Psychological wellbeing and coping strategies of unmarried men with prostate cancer in urban Ghana","authors":"Elvis Otenkorang Annan ,&nbsp;Kennedy Dodam Konlan ,&nbsp;Gideon Puplampu ,&nbsp;Lydia Aziato","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100696","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The stereotype of having prostate cancer (PCa) and possible impairment in sexuality may lead to a deterioration of the mental health of patients with PCa. However, there is paucity of data on the psychological wellbeing and coping strategies of unmarried men with PCa in Ghana. We explored the psychological wellbeing and coping strategies of unmarried men with PCA in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>In this qualitative study, we recruited ten (10) unmarried men as participants and interviewed them using a semi-structured interview guide. Data collection and analysis were done concurrently using thematic content analysis techniques with the aid of Nvivo 10. Ethics approval was obtained from the Ethics Review Committee of the 37 Military Hospital.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The findings revealed psychological symptoms of anxiety, depression, distress and suicidal ideation were exhibited by participants. Worries about treatment and recurrence of symptom as well as erectile dysfunction caused anxiety among participants. Some participants were depressed as a result of frequent urinary retention, severe pains and having to deal with an indwelling catheter whereas others associated their depression with cost of treatment and erectile dysfunction. The participants employed diverse strategies of coping with their condition. Subsequently, three sub-themes of coping were identified; lifestyle modification, social contact, and acceptance.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Unmarried men with PCa have devastating effect on their psychological wellbeing and harbor suicidal ideations. We recommend psychological management of unmarried men with PCa.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100696"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000416/pdfft?md5=baff67945ae7ef16515d9c0ed8d896df&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000416-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140295825","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":"Prevalence and determinants of diarrhea morbidity among under five children of west Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia","authors":"Bizunesh Kefale Mengistu ,&nbsp;Girma Teferi Mengistu ,&nbsp;Alemayehu Siffir Argawu ,&nbsp;Dechasa Badada Tolessa ,&nbsp;Emebet Chimdi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100697","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Diarrhea is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children, including Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of diarrhea morbidity among under-five children in the west Shewa zone.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The study was conducted among 1004 study participants with under five children. The relation of covariates and diarrheal disease was checked using logistic regression at 95 %CI, where variables with p &lt; 0.05 were statistically significant.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The finding revealed that the two-week prevalence of diarrhea in the west Shewa zone was 18.7 %. Children living in Ambo [AOR = 0.492, 95 %CI (0.255, 0.948)], Dendi [AOR = 0.413, 95 %CI (0.222, 0.769)], Toke kutaye [AOR = 0.462, 95 %CI (0.240, 0.889)], Bako Tibe [AOR = 0.522, 95 %CI (0.275, 0.993)] were less likely affected by diarrhea. Feeding by cup and spoon [AOR = 0.656, 95 %CI (0.433, 0.995)] and feeding by bottle [AOR = 0.577, 95 %CI (0.362, 0.922)] were less likely affected by diarrhea. Using untreated water [AOR = 1.795, 95 %CI (1.184, 2.721)], complementary feeding before six months [AOR = 1.798, 95 %CI (1.261, 2.565)], improper waste disposal [AOR = 2.041, 95 %CI (1.394, 2.989)], unvaccinated for rotavirus [AOR = 1.990, 95 %CI (1.162, 3.410)] were more likely develop diarrhea.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our study identified that one in five under-five children was affected by diarrheal morbidity. It was determined by the woreda of respondents, drinking water, child feeding method, complementary feeding initiation time, waste disposal, and rotavirus vaccination. All concerned bodies should intervene based on the cause of the disease.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100697"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000428/pdfft?md5=2ac531627b0f0698329a6f2d3538f353&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000428-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140328035","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":"Prevalence and factors associated with depression among cancer patients attending chemotherapy at Jimma University Medical Centre, Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia","authors":"Melkamu Gelan Negesa","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100693","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100693","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Cancer is a chronic, life-threatening disease that causes depression, stigma, and economic cost in developing countries and most common mental problem among cancer patients on chemotherapy.</p></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>To assess the prevalence and factors associated with depression among cancer patients attending chemotherapy at JUMC.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted. A simple random sampling method was used to select 300 participants and they were interviewed from March 01 to April 01, 2022. Data was collected by using a pretested questionnaire and patient card review. The collected data were coded and entered into Epi Data Manager 4.6 and SPSS version 26 was used for analysis. Those variables with a p-value of 0.25 were candidates for multivariable logistic regressions with a p-value of 0.05, and the association was finally determined by a 95% confidence interval.</p></div><div><h3>Result</h3><p>The prevalence of depression was 170 (56.6 %), (95 % CI = 50.92, 62.28). Patients who live in urban (AOR = 0.47, 95 % CI: 0.29, 0.78), chewing khat (AOR = 2, 95 %CI: 1.17, 3.53), patients on their first chemotherapy (AOR = 2.8, 95 %CI: 1.17, 6.64), on the second chemotherapy cycles (AOR = 3.51, 95 %CI: 1.57, 7.60), and duration starting chemotherapy for 1–3 months (AOR = 0.36, 95 %CI: 0.18, 0.72) were significantly associated with depression.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion and Recommendation</h3><p>According to the findings of this study, depression was highly prevalent among patients on chemotherapy so Jimma Medical Centre should give awareness creation and health education about cancer for the rural community, risks of chewing khat, chemotherapy treatment, and duration of starting chemotherapy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100693"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000386/pdfft?md5=0ccd3faef488eefbf3dfca2e84240ab9&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000386-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140330869","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}