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Research Article
Dietary Consumption Patterns and Development of Hypertension Among Rural and Urban Population of Kisii County, Kenya
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025
Pages:
57-67
Received:
2 May 2025
Accepted:
19 May 2025
Published:
19 August 2025
Abstract: Hypertension, a primary component of cardiovascular diseases, has been a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide because individuals are not able to prevent risk factors to its development. Rising cases of hypertension in Sub Saharan Africa have been attributed to undiagnosed, untreated and inadequately treated hypertension. The prevalence however varies based on rural and urban population residences and risk factors. The risk of developing hypertension is associated with diet composed of high content of saturated fats, salt and trans-fats, low fruit and vegetable intake. Limited studies have been done to compare diet uptake and development of hypertension in rural and urban areas in order to have specific, targeted prevention measures. This study therefore called for the need to determine dietary consumption patterns and development of hypertension among urban and rural populations of Kisii County. The methodology entailed residents aged 30-69 years, from urban and rural population of Nyaribari Chache Sub County, Kisii County who were sampled resulting in 490 respondents. Random sampling technique was used and all who met the inclusion criteria were interviewed. Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) Version 21 was used to analyze data. Results from the study indicated that te prevalence of hypertension for the sampled population was 44.668%; for urban 43.598% and 44.134% for rural. Frequency of fruit consumption (p=0.002) and fruit servings (p=0.018) in a typical week, amount of salt intake (p=0.006) and significance of salt levels (p=0.032) were statistically significant. The population also depicted a poor diet uptake of only one fruit in a typical week (25.7% urban, 30.5% rural), a prior indicator of the existence of a relationship between the predictor and the predicted variables. The study therefore concludes and recommends that residents residing in rural populations should be empowered with knowledge on prevention, early detection and management practices of hypertension which will result in a healthy lifestyle.
Abstract: Hypertension, a primary component of cardiovascular diseases, has been a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide because individuals are not able to prevent risk factors to its development. Rising cases of hypertension in Sub Saharan Africa have been attributed to undiagnosed, untreated and inadequately treated hypertension. The prevalence...
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Research Article
Knowledge, Practice, and Barriers of Nurses About Early TB Detection in Selected Health Centre IVs in a District in South-western Uganda
Simon Habimana*,
Karen Drake,
Ketty Holt
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025
Pages:
68-82
Received:
30 April 2025
Accepted:
19 May 2025
Published:
27 August 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajns.20251404.12
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Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health issue globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Early detection and management of TB are crucial, but nurses encounter various obstacles that highlight the need for focused interventions. In Southwestern Uganda, there is a lack of studies on nurses’ knowledge, practices, and barriers related to early TB detection. This study aimed to explore these factors among nurses at Health Centre IVs in Southwestern Uganda. Using Lewin’s Theory of Organizational Change, the study focused on the “unfreezing” stage to examine nurses’ knowledge and practices. A cross-sectional research design was used, sourveying 60 nurses from three Health Centre IVs. The results showed only 20% had excellent knowledge of TB detection, and 67% displayed poor practices. Many faced significant barriers, including lack of training and resources, which hinder early detection. The study concluded that there are notable gaps in nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding early TB detection and recommended ongoing training and standardized guidelines to improve these issues and reduce stigma surrounding TB.
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health issue globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Early detection and management of TB are crucial, but nurses encounter various obstacles that highlight the need for focused interventions. In Southwestern Uganda, there is a lack of studies on nurses’ knowledge, practices, and barriers related to ea...
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Research Article
Burden of Caregivers of Patients with Physical Illnesses in SSH, BHU
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025
Pages:
83-90
Received:
26 May 2025
Accepted:
6 August 2025
Published:
27 August 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajns.20251404.13
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Abstract: Background: Chronic physical illness places a heavy burden on both the sufferer and the caregiver. Thus, there is a psychological, physical, and economic burden on family members. Caring for physically ill patients places stress and burden on caregivers. Caregivers adopt different ways to cope with it. This study was conducted to assess the burden among caregivers of physically ill patients. Several studies have specifically focused on the quality of life of caregivers of patients with physical illness. Objectives: This study examined the burden of caregivers of patients with physical illness. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed, and 50 participants from physical illness. The data was collected through Zarit Burden Interview and activities of daily living with Socio-demographic variables of both patient and caregivers. Data was analyzed by SPSS 20 statistical software. Results: There was no significant association between caregiver burden and Socio-demographic variables like gender, domicile, educational status, marital status, type of family, occupation, religion, duration of the stay with patient, employment status, family income status except debt due to illness with which association present the findings also showed that caregivers of patients with mental illness experiences more burden than caregiver of patients with physical illness. Conclusion: There is a need to provide social support for caregivers. The outcome of this study may help the health care providers in designing stress relief programme and better delivery system of cares for primary caregivers by proper specific framing and psycho-education programs.
Abstract: Background: Chronic physical illness places a heavy burden on both the sufferer and the caregiver. Thus, there is a psychological, physical, and economic burden on family members. Caring for physically ill patients places stress and burden on caregivers. Caregivers adopt different ways to cope with it. This study was conducted to assess the burden ...
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Nickson Okiomeri Ogugu
