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The Impact of Nurses’ Emotional Intelligence on Job Satisfaction and Patient Outcome: A Systematic Review

Innocent O. Abaleke & Cynthia Chiamaka Denis · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

There has been criticism in the healthcare facilities in recent years about nurses' lack of job satisfaction, compassion, and care, which has a negative impact on patient outcomes. Recent research has shown how the emotional intelligence of nurses affects both job satisfaction an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1217

Factors Influencing Burden of Palliative and End of Life Care among Informal Caregivers of People with Cancer in a Tertiary Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Patricia Atagwung Simon-Uriah, Beatrice M. Ohaeri, Rukayat Ejide Oseni, Maureen Dike Frank, Ndidi Aleruchi Onwukwe & Evidence Ngozi Otobo · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Informal caregivers provide the bulk of palliative and end‑of‑life (PEOL) support across settings, yet they face substantial psychological, financial, and physical burden, especially in Nigeria, where formal support is limited and family involvement is high. Objective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1216

Prevalence of Tuberculosis among Persons with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Attending Mbarara City Council Health Center IV

Aron Sirengo, Michael Unata Iduh, Chukwuma J. Okafor & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading opportunistic infection and cause of death among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Co-infection complicates treatment outcomes and increases disease burden. This study aimed t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1215

Adherence to Infection Prevention and Control Measures among Nursing Students at Rivers State University, Nigeria

Otobo, Evidence Ngozi, Aladei, Philomina O, Simon-Uriah, Patricia Atagwung, Onwukwe, Ndidi Aleruchi, Frank, Maureen Dike, Amadukanu, Charie Marie A, Fontanoza-Cedonio, Noelyn Nailon, Baraclan, Merlyn & Melford, Chinwebudu Miller · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a global health priority, especially in low- and middle-income countries where healthcare-associated infections are common. Nursing students, as future healthcare providers, are frequently exposed to clinical settings and must...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1214

Challenges and Compliance in Practicing Standard Precautions: An Insight from Nurses in Ihiala, Nigeria

Appolonia Offordum & Nwabuogu Scholastica · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Introduction: Pathogens drift throughout a hospital-patients, visitors, even the staff who scrub the floors-yet nurses bear the lion's share of risk because they take position at a bedside the moment a new person arrives and typically remain there until the final bandage is remov...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1212

Delivering Childhood Immunization in Schools: A Systematic Review of Implementation in Low-income Community

Wilfredo D. Quijencio, Jr, Ma. Theresa Salinda, Aldrin N. San Juan, Francis M. Culala, Vilma S. Vasquez, Myracle Isip-de Torres & Perla O. Lachica · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Immunization is important in promoting child health in the Philippines.  Ensuring Delivery of vaccination to low income community is beneficial to promote overall health of the children. In the Philippines, Despite efforts, achieving a 95% immunization coverage for ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1213

Family Planning Communication Strategies for Couples in South East Nigeria: Insights from Nigerian Television Authority’s (NTA) Health Watch

OKOYE, LOVETH EBERE · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Family planning is concerned with all aspects of reproductive health, fertility regulation, and family planning programmes, targeted at stopping unsafe abortions and preventable pregnancy-related deaths among nursing mothers and women of childbearing age.Both the moth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1211

Self- Management Practices among Diabetic Patients: A Concept Analysis

Ma. Theresa Salinda, Reggie Mae D. Jasmin, Gian Carlo P. De Jesus, Myracle Isip-de Torres, Aldrin N. San Juan, Wilfredo D. Quijencio Jr. & Francis M. Culala · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Diabetes is recognized as a significant factor in both mortality and morbidity worldwide. While, the traditional approach to diabetes care has focused on medical professionals, recent research has indicated that self-care among patients is crucial. The aim of the study is to unde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1210

Compliance with Universal Standard Precautions and Perceived Influencing Factors among Nurses in a Tertiary Institution in Edo State, Nigeria

Obiajulum N. Emekolom, Elizabeth O. Oladipupo, Sulymon A. Saka, Dele O. Ojo, Solomon E. Edhugo, Ajala J. Olayinka & Akinsanya H. Aremu-Cole · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Standard precautions are meant to reduce the risk of transmission of pathogens from both recognized and unrecognized sources. Objective: This study assessed compliance with universal standard precautions among nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1209

A Descriptive Assessment of Maternal and Socio-cultural Factors Related to Focused Antenatal Care in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Riskat Idowu Fadare & Oyedoyin Dorcas Ogungbade · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the maternal and social -cultural factors related to focused antenatal care using descriptive analysis. Study Design: This study employed cross sectional survey research design to elicit information on maternal and socio-cultural factors in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1207

Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care in Ghana: A Scoping Review

Yula Salifu, Torjim Salifu & Joseph Lasong · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Aims: To assess patient satisfaction with nursing care and its associated factors in Ghana using Arksey & O’Malley scoping review framework. Study Design: A scoping review employing broad literature search. Place and Duration of Study: Papers published in Ghana on patient sat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1208

Occupational Health Problems of Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State Nigeria

Nnaemezie Nkiru Onyinyechukwu & Ogochukwu Nwamaka Anieto · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Occupational health problems when not identified and on time might lead to other serious health problems for a teacher. The purpose of this study was to identify the occupational health problems of secondary school teacher in Anambra State. Three specific purposes, three research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1206

Prevalence and Burden of Needlestick Injuries Among Healthcare Workers in a Catholic Hospital, Ghana: A Mixed-Methods Study

Sylvester Kwaku Akpaglo, Gertrude Nancy Annan-Aidoo, Abu Juliet, Stephanie Gyamfi, Flavian Martin Daplah, Clement Naayaara Zuuri, Benedicta Princess Dotse, Moses Peter Teye Ofoe, Saviour Adome & Esther Deku · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Needlestick injuries (NSIs) represent a significant occupational risk for healthcare workers (HCWs) globally, particularly in resource-limited settings such as Ghana. These injuries not only expose HCWs to serious blood-borne infections like HIV, Hepatitis B, and C bu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1204

Transgender Health Nursing in the Philippines: A Qualitative Descriptive Exploratory Analysis

Ronnell D. Dela Rosa · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Transgender health nursing is an emerging field that addresses the unique healthcare needs of transgender individuals. Objective: This study commences with concept analysis, based on the framework proposed by Avant and Walker, and explores the essential components of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1203

Cognition and Attitude toward Prenatal Check-ups among Chinese Primigravidas

Meichen Liu & Josefina E. Florendo · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Prenatal care remains the cornerstone of maternal and child health, but there is a huge variation in utilization patterns globally. Prenatal checkups are essential in the early detection and prevention of possible risks in pregnancy. The continuum of prenatal checkups...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1202