Anaba, Emmanuel Anongeba
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Export PDFNumber of students in clinical placement and the quality of the clinical learning environment: A cross-sectional study of nursing and midwifery students
By Abuosi, Aaron Asibi
Background: Clinical placement is an important component of nursing and midwifery education. It exposes students to the real-world healthcare environment, where theoretical knowledge is put into practice. However, the quality of the clinical learning environment in sub-Sahara Africa has not been well explored. Objective: The objectives of this study were to assess trainees' perceptions of the number of students on the ward or clinical unit, and the quality of the clinical learning environment. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Nursing and midwifery students were recruited from three public hospitals in the Upper East Region, Ghana, between July and August 2019. Participants: 254 nursing and midwifery students were recruited using the convenience sampling technique. Methods: Data were collected with the Clinical Learning Environment and Supervision + Nurse Teacher questionnaire. Data were analysed using univariate, bivariate and multivariable analyses. Results: It was found that the participants rated supervisory relationship; pedagogical atmosphere; role of nurse teacher; leadership style of ward managers; and premises of care on the ward as average. Students' perceptions of the quality of the clinical learning environment were predicted by supervisory relationship (beta = 0.219, 95% CI: 0.016-0.070), leadership style (beta = 0.199, 95% CI: 0.011-0.133) and perception of number of students in clinical placement (beta = 0.224, 95%CI: 0.022-0.093). The trainees indicated that the number of students on the ward did not correspond with the amount of medical equipment and supervisors. Conclusion: The quality of the clinical learning environment was perceived to be suboptimal. Leadership style, supervisory relationship and perception of the number of students on the ward were the salient factors that influenced students' perceptions of the quality of the clinical learning environment. Leaders of nursing and midwifery training institutions must liaise with stakeholders to enhance the quality of the clinical learning environment.
Correlates of absenteeism at work, school and social activities during menstruation: Evidence from the 2017/2018 Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
By Alor, Stanley Kofi
Background Menstruation is a biological process which is crucial for human reproduction. Menstruation is a source of absenteeism, yet the subject matter has not been well explored. This study aimed to assess the correlates of absenteeism at school, work and social activities during menstruation among Ghanaian women of reproductive age. Methods This study was an analysis of secondary data from the 2017/18 Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square and Binomial Logistic Regression with the aid of Stata/SE, version 16. Results The majority of the participants were aged 25-49 years (63%), married/in union (55%) and resided in urban areas (52%). Nine in ten participants had access to privacy at home and 98% used menstrual materials during their last period. Eight in ten participants used disposable menstrual materials. Exactly 19% of the participants missed school, work or social activities during their last period. Participants who used disposable menstrual materials (AOR = 0.67; 95% CI: 0.52-0.85) were less likely to miss school, work or social activities during menstruation compared to those who used reusable menstrual materials. Conclusion This study demonstrated that a significant minority of women in Ghana miss academic, economic or social activities during menstruation. Therefore, there is a need for effective interventions to help reduce menstruation-related absenteeism among women and girls in Ghana.
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