Nursing students' access to technological devices in nursing education: A quantitative study in Namibia.

Background:  Technology integration in higher education is a critical aspect of the 21st century, as it enhances student learning.

Objectives:  This study aimed to assess students' access to and utilisation of technological devices, as well as the integration of technology in nursing education at a higher education institution.

Method:  A quantitative approach with a descriptive, cross-sectional study design was used.

Knowledge of breastfeeding women regarding exclusive breastfeeding in one district in Omusati region, Namibia.

Breast milk is needed for the growth and development of the baby; therefore, a woman should breastfeed exclusively for six months for the baby to get all the necessary nutrients. Breastfeeding mother's knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding plays an important role in the baby's growth. To determine and describe the knowledge of breastfeeding women regarding exclusive breastfeeding in the Outapi District, Omusati region.

Neonatal factors associated with immediate low Apgar score in newborn babies in an intermediate hospital in Namibia: a case control study.

Introduction: Apgar score is conducted to a baby immediately after birth checking how the baby tolerated the birth process and outside the uterus.

Objectives: To describe the neonatal factors associated with immediate low Apgar score and analysing the associations among factors associated with low Apgar score in new-born babies.

Methods: A quantitative, case-control, descriptive research design was used.

Knowledge, attitude and practices of registered nurses regarding neonatal jaundice at the neonatal intensive care unit in a tertiary hospital in Khomas region, Namibia.

Neonatal jaundice is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity worldwide and accounts for 75% of hospital readmissions in the first week of life. New-born babies can develop severe neonatal jaundice that may cause irreversible brain damage or even death. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of registered nurses on neonatal jaundice among neonates at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Windhoek Central hospital.

Practices of pregnant women regarding tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy at one primary health care clinic in Southern Namibia.

Tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy has negative consequences, to the fetus. The study purpose was to investigate the practices of pregnant women regarding the use of tobacco and alcohol during pregnancy. A quantitative research approach with a descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical design was used.

Knowledge of pregnant women regarding tobacco and alcohol use in pregnancy at Mariental clinic, Hardap region: a quantitative study.

Globally, alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy is a challenge and linked to negative effects on health and wellbeing on both mother and the fetus. To investigate the knowledge of pregnant women attending antenatal care at Mariental clinic regarding the use of tobacco and alcohol in pregnancy. A quantitative approach with descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical design was used.

An investigation of factors affecting the utilization of antenatal care services among women in post-natal wards in two Namibian hospitals in the Khomas region.

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) services are the care provided by skilled healthcare professionals to pregnant women to ensure the best health for both mother and baby during pregnancy and after delivery. In Namibia, utilization of antenatal care services has been reported to be dropping from 97% in 2013 to 91% in 2016.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to investigate the factors affecting the utilization of ANC services.

Investigation of the determinants of alcohol use among women in Oshikoto region, Namibia.

Background: Alcohol abuse is one of the world's main public health issues. Alcohol use is growing among African women, and it has become an underlying factor in women's health risk profiles.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence women's alcohol consumption in the Oshikoto Region.

Maternal factors associated with immediate low Apgar score in newborn babies at an intermediate hospital in Northern Namibia.

Background: All newborn infants are required to undergo the Apgar score/assessment immediately after birth and again at five minutes. This vital examination is performed to determine how well the infant is adjusting to the birthing process and the outside environment. Some newborns may have a normal Apgar score, while others may have a low score.