Publications by authors named "Cecilia B Bello"

Background: Adequate eHealth literacy and health promotion behavior (HPB) are important to achieve good health-related quality of life. There is limited information on the influence of eHealth literacy and HPB on body mass index (BMI) in our setting and among public service workers.

Objectives: This study assessed the eHealth literacy, HPB, and BMI of public service workers and determined the influence of eHealth literacy and HPB on BMI.

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Introduction: Differences in availability and choices of contraceptive methods among postpartum women have been found to influence their quality of life as the fertility rate is very high, and the contraceptive usage rate persistently remains low in Nigeria.

Objectives: This study assessed the determinants of contraceptive options among postpartum women in Nigeria.

Methods: Two Local Governments were randomly selected from the four Local Governments.

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Background: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) during gravidity are among the most preponderant contagion globally and can culminate in fetal and maternal mortality. Lack of awareness and poor preventive practices can exacerbate this outcome. This study assessed the knowledge and preventive practices of antenatal mothers' towards UTIs in pregnancy.

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Periconceptional care (PCC) addresses the care before pregnancy occurs. The objectives of this study were to assess the knowledge, attitude of undergraduates towards and the practice of pre-conception care among the undergraduates. Quantitative approach with a descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was adopted using semi structured researcher- administered questionnaire with close - ended and restricted- choice questions.

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Introduction: Family members of hospitalized patients are often faced with challenges and may experience difficulty in coping without appropriate support. The aim of this study was to assess hospitalized patients' family members' perception of nurses' support.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized.

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Introduction: medication error has become a global problem. Medication administration that is error free is important in achieving positive outcomes in patient's care. This study assessed adherence to medication administration guidelines among nurses in a health facility in South-West Nigeria.

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Introduction: Death and the dying experience are common phenomena in all clinical settings. Death and the dying presents physical and emotional strain on the dying patient, his relations and professional caregivers.

Objective: The study therefore assessed the sociodemographic determinants of nurses' attitudes towards death and caring for dying patient.

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Introduction: almost 99% of neonatal deaths occur in developing countries and these deaths can be prevented by the presence of a skilled birth attendant during labour. This study therefore assessed the knowledge and practices of midwives towards immediate newborn care.

Methods: this study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design.

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Background: Tuberculosis remains the leading cause of death due to infectious diseases worldwide ranking above HIV/AIDS, and Nigeria is rated as the 7 worldwide and the 2 in Africa among the 30 countries highly burdened with tuberculosis worldwide.

Aim: To investigate the challenges encountered by nurses in the care of TB patients in a Federal Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. .

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 The family plays a central role in the provision and maintenance of health status of its members and all factors that contribute to achieving optimal health. Aim: To compare the health status of one-parent and two-parent families using the McMaster model of family functioning. Setting: Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria.

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