Background: Maternal mortality remains unacceptably high in sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria contributing significantly to the global burden. Despite the availability of healthcare facilities, poor utilization of hospital delivery services persists among rural women. This study a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1366
Background: The nursing profession is widely recognised as emotionally demanding owing to continual exposure to stressful clinical environments, patient suffering, substantial workloads, and persistent workplace pressures. Nurses are frequently required to regulate their emotions...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1364
Batcho Yannick, Bédié Vignon, Aïssi Flaubert, Sohe Aristide, Yarou Edwige, Agbahoungba Giovanni, Hountchémè Arnaud, Tianry Daniel, Adjassin Audrey, Nonnonhou Belmondo & Kpadonou Géraud·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Background: Non-attendance and dropout from antenatal care during pregnancy can lead to complications during childbirth, as well as maternal and infant deaths. Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the factors associated with dropout from antenatal care in the commu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1365
Background: Psychological safety is essential in promoting confidence, communication, learning, and professional development among newly registered nurses transitioning into clinical practice. Despite its recognized importance in healthcare, limited qualitative studies have explo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1363
Pain, which includes biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors, is a common symptom experienced by patients in intensive care. Pain and stress represent two of the most pervasive clinical challenges encountered in nursing practice, yet their manifestation, interpre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1360
Background: Financial distress is a growing concern among student nurses due to the high costs of education and limited financial resources. These financial challenges may negatively affect students’ motivation, concentration, and participation in academic activities, thereby inf...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1361
Background: Triage decision-making (TDM) using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) is critical in high-volume emergency departments (EDs), but nurse experience and work environment factors may influence CTAS proficiency. Objective: To map and synthesize evidence on how nu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1362
Rica Marie C. Dionaldo, Cazzandra C. Adelino, Mary Jane B. Ceballos, Princess Ednett Joeneli P. Mirar, Kaye Shayne C. Redosendo, Samantha Nicole S. Sulit & Jose Maria Nelson Cortez·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Background: Antibiotic resistance is escalating due to factors such as incomplete adherence to prescribed dosages, procurement of antibiotics from unregulated sources, and the sharing of prescriptions. The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, driven by improper antibiotic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1359
Chelzea Kate J. Bayona, Renselle Charene N. Acuman, Mary Lurraine G. De La Peña, Ma. Keith C. Jusa, Maverick Jay O. Solangon & Emmanuel Baltazar·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Background: The increasing demand for high-quality, research-based nursing care highlights the importance of understanding nurses’ beliefs and competence in Evidence-Based Practice to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Aims: This study aimed to determine the level...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1356
Background: Strategic planning is important for improving healthcare services and organizational performance. Effective implementation requires active participation of nurses, proper coordination, and strong management support. Aim: The implementation of strategic plan is a cruci...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1357
Background: Earlier Night shift work has been associated with physiological strain and potential threats to nurse performance and patient safety. studies examined cognitive anxiety and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help separately Aims: To determine the rela...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1358
Aljean M. Francisco, Vince Andy Emmanuel B. Baido, Izzan Marie O. Catong, John CJ Nefthalee R. Lindero, Precious D. Morales & MJ Camile E. Nemiada·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2026
Background: Nursing Education students, particularly Generation Z, face increasing academic, clinical, and emotional pressures that make self-control and perseverance essential for resilience, academic success, and professional readiness, yet Philippine-based evidence on these tr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1354
Background: Increasing numbers of non-citizen patients in Sri Lankan public hospitals have created challenges in healthcare financing and resource management. Revising the pricing structure at Negombo District General Hospital is important to support sustainable healthcare servic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1355
Background: Diabetes is spreading fast in West Africa, but the available evidence has been limited due to the lack of proper treatment of outliers, nonlinear dynamics, and uncertainty in epidemiological estimates. Purpose: To present a sound, uncertainty-conscious, multilevel stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1353
Introduction: Limited male involvement and understanding of modern family planning (MFP) significantly affect reproductive health outcomes and decision-making within families. Historically, contraceptive responsibility has been imbalanced, yet progress toward shared responsibilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1350