Effect of a Training Programme on Knowledge and Practice of Lifestyle Modification among Hypertensive Patients Attending Out-Patient Clinics in Lagos.

Background: Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and death in the world. Research shows that the best way to remediate this problem is through lifestyle modification, but the percentage of hypertensive patients with the right knowledge about life-style modification is very low. It is therefore imperative to develop different ways of improving the practice and knowledge of life-style modification.

Medication belief as correlate of medication adherence among patients with diabetes in Edo State, Nigeria.

Aim: The study aim was to determine the level of medication adherence, patient medication belief and to determine the correlation between medication belief and medication adherence among patients with diabetes. This is to find out whether medication belief of patient could enhance medication adherence which in turn would promote effective management of diabetic mellitus in Nigeria.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO, 2015) estimated that over 366 million people are affected.

Understanding the Challenges of Providing Holistic Oncology Nursing Care in Nigeria.

This article describes the current state of cancer nursing and the various challenges that hinder the provision of effective nursing care to cancer patients in Nigeria. The major issue identified was the lack of specialized oncology nursing education which should actually form a basis for nurses to practice in the oncology setting. Other issues include poor facilities for oncology nursing care, lack of specific cancer centers resulting in the management of cancer patients in non-specialist wards.

Effect of self-instructional module on knowledge about ebola virus disease among Nigerian University students in Bengaluru, India.

Background: The knowledge about Ebola virus disease (EVD) is very crucial in the response to the recent outbreak and in order to control its spread. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module (SIM) in enhancing knowledge of EVD among Nigerian students in Bengaluru, India.

Materials And Methods: A pre-experimental study design was employed, and a simple random sampling technique was used to select 60 participants.

Oncology outpatient and provider responses to a computerized symptom assessment system.

Purpose/objectives: To assess patient and provider responses to a computerized symptom assessment system.

Design: Descriptive, longitudinal study with retrospective, longitudinal medical records review.

Setting: University-based National Cancer Institute-designated outpatient cancer center.