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Assessment of Quality of Education in the Case of Bahir Dar Health Science College, Northwest Ethiopia:-A Mixed Method Approach
Lack of education, knowledge, and supplies are barriers to cryptococcal meningitis care among nurses and other healthcare providers in rural Uganda: A mixed methods study
The engineering students’ use of multiple representations in mechanics problems solving at a selected public university in Rwanda
Integrating Spirituality in Health Science Education: An Empirical Study of University Students and Lecturers
Assessment of Quality of Education in the Case of Bahir Dar Health Science College, Northwest Ethiopia:-A Mixed Method Approach
by Alemu Birara Zemariam
Introduction: The concept of quality in higher education is highly complex, difficult to define, and multi-dimensional and education is a cornerstone of a nation’s development and quality is at the heart of education. Thus, the study aimed to assess the quality of education at Bahir Dar Health Science College, BahirDar, Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: A mixed method approach was employed from May 1-June 30, 2021. Systematic random sampling and purposive sampling methods were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data respectively. Self-administered questionnaires and in-depth key informant interviews were conducted. The data were analyzed via stata 14 and presented by descriptive frequencies and tables. Thematic analysis was employed for qualitative data. Results: Most instructors 26 (59.1%) are not satisfied with library services and 33 (75%) of them did not conduct a research project or participate in any community services. The findings also stated that the college has made its level best to improve the quality of education via the implementation of continuous assessment, active learning approach, remedial and affirmative action and training. Regarding students, half of them 166 (50.6%) are not comfortable with the college environment. Students were also greatly grouchy the services delivered in the college such as cafeteria, dormitory, student clinic and guidance and counseling. Conclusion: The study found out that there is a relatively low level of satisfaction among both groups and the quality of education is below the acceptable level. Therefore, the college should create an opportunity to engage in national and regional networks to share best practices in quality education and it requires the office to develop the capacity of their services. © 2023 Zemariam et al.
Lack of education, knowledge, and supplies are barriers to cryptococcal meningitis care among nurses and other healthcare providers in rural Uganda: A mixed methods study
by Mark Okwir
Background: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is one of the deadliest opportunistic infections related to HIV/AIDS. A research gap exists surrounding the barriers to CM diagnosis, treatment delivery, and care from the healthcare provider's perspective. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to elucidate provider's behaviors, to identify barriers and facilitators to diagnose and treat CM, and to assess their knowledge of CM, cryptococcal screening, and treatment. Design, setting, and participants: A convergent mixed-methods study among twenty healthcare providers who provided CM patient referrals to Lira Regional Referral Hospital in Lira, Uganda. Methods: Surveys and interviews were conducted to obtain information from healthcare providers who referred CM patients to Lira Regional Referral Hospital from 2017 to 2019. Questions related to provider education, knowledge, barriers to CM care, and patient education were inquired to understand the providers' perspectives. Results: Nurses had the least amount of CM knowledge with half knowing the cause of CM. Approximately half the participants knew about CM transmission, but only 15 % knew the duration of CM maintenance therapy. Most participants (74 %) last had education regarding CM during didactic training. In addition, 25 % disclosed they never educate patients due to time constraints (30 %) and lack of knowledge (30 %). Nurses (75 %) were least likely to provide patient education. Most participants acknowledged their lack of CM knowledge and attributed it to a lack of education and perceived inexperience with CM. Conclusions: Providers' gaps in knowledge due to the lack of education and experience contributes to decreased patient education, and the lack of access to appropriate supplies affects their provision for CM diagnosis, treatment, and care. These results can guide evidence-based interventions to improve health providers' knowledge. Recommendations for standardized CM education should be developed for both providers and patients in collaboration with professional boards and the Uganda Ministry of Health. © 2023
The engineering students’ use of multiple representations in mechanics problems solving at a selected public university in Rwanda
by Niyomufasha, Theogene
The subject of physics can sometimes seem esoteric and challenging to engineering students. It would be beneficial to create a more conducive learning environment for them by combining words, mathematical equations, graphs, and diagrams to increase their problem-solving abilities. It has been demonstrated in mechanics that employing multiple representations is an effective strategy when solving problems. This study aimed to examine engineering students’ use of multiple representations to solve mechanics problems, as well as to identify the challenges they encountered when applying this approach. The study was carried out at a public university in Rwanda. A mixed-methods research design was employed with a study population of 140 engineering students, 20 of whom were selected to be interviewed. The quantitative data were collected through achievement tests and analyzed using SPSS, and the qualitative data were also collected through a guided interview and analyzed thematically. The current study revealed that engineering students prefer to use mathematical representations rather than diagrams and graphics representations when solving mechanics problems. Additionally, the study revealed that students encountered several difficulties when applying this approach, such as difficulties visualizing abstract concepts, a lack of familiarity with different representations, and difficulties drawing free-body diagrams and interpreting them. The study suggests that efforts should be made to boost engineering students’ use of various representations in solving mechanics problems through curriculum reforms, teaching-oriented interventions, and the provision of suitable technological resources. © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Integrating Spirituality in Health Science Education: An Empirical Study of University Students and Lecturers
by Susan Wanja
This research interrogates the integration of spirituality in health science education through a semi-structured survey of 23 nursing students as well as semi-structured surveys and focus group interviews conducted with seven lecturers in the school of health sciences at St. Paul’s University, Kenya. The research acknowledges the way in which the COVID pandemic has foregrounded public health issues such as stress, mental health, and trauma in the specific areas of student self-care, nursing practice, curriculum review, and faculty training and development. Conducted by a theologian and health scientist, this study utilizes an integrative model of faith and science to demonstrate the need for integrating spirituality in health science education within the context of Christian higher education. © 2024 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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