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Factors Affecting Acceptance of Caesarean Section among Childbearing Age Women in Ebute-Metta, Lagos Mainland Local Government in Lagos State, Nigeria 影响尼日利亚拉各斯州拉各斯大陆地方政府 Ebute-Metta 育龄妇女接受剖腹产的因素

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-03-11 DOI: 10.52589/ajhnm-xz7m2xzy

Adewunmi M. C., Farotimi A. A.

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Academic Self-Efficacy and Substance Use Among Undergraduate Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State 阿南布拉州阿卡市纳姆迪-阿齐基韦大学本科生的学业自我效能感和药物使用情况

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-02-21 DOI: 10.52589/ajhnm-chrgkuwh

Assumpta C. O., Noreen E. A., Chika C. O.

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Patterns of Substance Abuse Among Health Care Professionals in Selected Hospitals in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria 尼日利亚三角洲州阿萨巴部分医院医护人员滥用药物的模式

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-02-20 DOI: 10.52589/ajhnm-hy2bther

Isinyemeze E., Agbapuonwu N. E.

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A Qualitative Exploration of Psychosocial Support Strategies for Reducing Psychological Distress among Clients Attending an Assisted Reproductive Center in South-West Nigeria 尼日利亚西南部一家辅助生殖中心为减轻客户心理压力而采取的社会心理支持策略的定性研究

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.52589/ajhnm-qwp9jj7a

Rachel O. A., Christiana A. O.

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A Qualitative Exploration of Psychosocial Support Strategies for Reducing Psychological Distress among Clients Attending an Assisted Reproductive Center in South-West Nigeria 尼日利亚西南部一家辅助生殖中心为减轻客户心理压力而采取的社会心理支持策略的定性研究

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.52589/ajhnm-qwp9jj7a

Rachel O. A., Christiana A. O.

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Incidence of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and Its Outcome to Mother and Newborn in Zliten, Libya 利比亚兹利坦妊娠高血压发病率及其对母亲和新生儿的影响

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-01-30 DOI: 10.52589/ajhnm-dydudhga

Abigael C. L., Belinitha P. E.

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Effects of Intergenerational Trauma on African-Americans and Interventions 代际创伤对非洲裔美国人的影响及干预措施

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-01-29 DOI: 10.52589/ajhnm-heqkc67n

Femi Duyilemi

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The Risk Factors for Workplace Violence Against Nurses and the Prevention Strategies in Public Health Facilities in Anambra State 阿南布拉州公共卫生机构中针对护士的工作场所暴力的风险因素及预防策略

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-01-02 DOI: 10.52589/ajhnm-73ql3zv5

Obionwu O.T., Sibeudu F.T.

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