14 research outputs found
Knowledge and Perception towards Clinical Simulation in Teaching Undergraduate Nursing Students among Nurse Educators Working at Teaching Institutions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
No full textBackground: Simulation is a teaching and learning strategy that is increasingly used in
nursing education to prepare students for the clinical workplace. Simulation is defined as
activities that mimic the reality of a clinical environment and are designed to demonstrate
procedures, decision making and critical thinking through techniques such as role playing
and the use of devices such as interactive videos or manikins.
Objective: To assess knowledge and perception towards clinical simulation among nurse
educators working at teaching institution in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methodology: An institution based cross sectional study was used in teaching institution
located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study generates quantitative and qualitative data
with different measurements. One hundred three nurse educators were selected from nine
health science teaching institution with simple random sampling. Data was analyzed using
SPSS version 20. Logistic regression was done to identify association between the
dependent and independent variables. The qualitative data was gathered through a key
informant interview and a focused group discussion.
Results: Among the nurse educators 59.6% were found knowledgeable about clinical
simulation. Of the respondents 74.4% of them found to have a positive perception about
clinical simulation. A statistically significant association was found between educator’s
qualification and knowledge toward clinical simulation. The key-informant interview and
FGD revealed that principal persons and students believe clinical simulation is very
important teaching methodology but there are a lot of challenges to apply it, lack of
material and skilled personnel being the main challenge.
Conclusion and Recommendation: Majority of the respondent were found to be
knowledgeable about clinical simulation. Most of the respondent also found to have a
positive perception toward clinical simulation. Teaching institution should give emphasis
to advance knowledge of academic staff toward clinical simulation. Responsible
government bodies and teaching institutions needs to make the clinical skill rooms well
equipped with a skilled man power and required materials
Goltz syndrome (focal dermal hypoplasia) with unilateral ocular, cutaneous and skeletal features: case report
No full textAbstract Background Goltz syndrome or focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH) is an uncommon multisystem disorder. Herein, we report a typical case of FDH with unilateral ocular, cutaneous and skeletal features. Case Presentation a 4-year-old girl presented with microphthalmos and iris coloboma of the left eye, facial asymmetry, and a low-set protruding ear. Cutaneous changes included hypopigmented atrophic macules on the left side of the face, chest, abdomen and limbs. Characteristic lobster claw deformity of left hand and oligodactyly and syndactyly of left foot were present. Conclusions FDH usually affects both sides of the body. This case represents the unusual unilateral manifestation of the syndrome.</p
Performance Indicators of ICBE in Private Higher Education and Health in Addis Ababa in the Post 1991 Period
No full textThis article is about institutional development around Investment Climate and the Business Environment [ICBE] in the establishment and growth of segments of the vital two social services - private higher education [PHE] and private health, in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia in the post 1991 period. ICBE encompasses aspects of institutions as they relate specifically to the start up, growth, development and performance or otherwise of businesses and their capacity to drive the pace of economic and social progress. While the broad objective of the study has been to gauge progress in this arena and compare levels and directions of development, the specific objectives of the study was to develop parameters of performance indicators, gauge the on-going process as perceived by the market participants, derive issues for further fine tunings of ICBE, policy and serve as a baseline for further study To meet the objectives of shedding light on the on-going ICBE process, apart from desk research, the Data Collection Team interviewed 424 respondents including the managers and staff of private higher education [PHE] and private health service providers, the direct beneficiaries of the social services [employers, current students, graduate alumni and patients], the indirect beneficiaries [staff and parents] and the regulatory authorities [education and health bureaus of the City Government of Addis Abeba]. Partly as a result of improved ICBE, noticeable positive changes in governance, expansion in private higher education [PHE] and private health provision, efficiency gains, more effectiveness in the physical and social infrastructure are reported. Moreover, there are trends towards improved regional & gender equity, accountability in PHE and health delivery services, some levels of innovativeness and development and sustainability. Notwithstanding these, the absolute quality and standard of education and health provision leave a lot to be desired. The noticeable achievements have been attained with some challenges which need to be addressed in the forthcoming fine tuning of ICBE improvement policies and institutional engineering. Genuine and effective partnership between Government, the private sector and employers need to be remodeled with a certain level of autonomy for each. Government needs autonomy to ensure that its social goals are not entirely subsumed by the profit objectives of PHE and private health firms. The latter require autonomy to tailor their services in order to meet the specific demand of the market. The ultimate beneficiaries of the process, employers and students can enrich the institutional packaging through bringing in their up to date need in the state of the art and the content of education
Performance indicators of Icbe in private higher education and health in Addis Abeba in the post 1991 period
No full textThis article is about institutional development around Investment Climate and the Business Environment [ICBE] in the establishment and growth of segments of the vital two social services ‐ private higher education [PHE] and private health, in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia in the post 1991 period. ICBE encompasses aspects of institutions as they relate specifically to the start up, growth, development and performance or otherwise of businesses and their capacity to drive the pace of economic and social progress.While the broad objective of the study has been to gauge progress in this arena and compare levels and directions of development, the specific objectives of the study was to develop parameters of performance indicators, gauge the on‐going process as perceived by the market participants, derive issues for further fine tunings of ICBE, policy and serve as a baseline for further study.To meet the objectives of shedding light on the on‐going ICBE process, apart from desk research, the Data Collection Team interviewed 424 respondents including the managers and staff of private higher education [PHE] and private health service providers, the direct beneficiaries of the social services [employers, current students, graduate alumni and patients], the indirect beneficiaries [staff and parents] and the regulatory authorities [education and health bureaus of the City Government of Addis Abeba].Partly as a result of improved ICBE, noticeable positive changes in governance, expansion in private higher education [PHE] and private health provision, efficiency gains, more effectiveness in the physical and social infrastructure are reported. Moreover, there are trends towards improved regional & gender equity, accountability in PHE and health delivery services, some levels of innovativeness and development and sustainability. Notwithstanding these, the absolute quality and standard of education and health provision leave a lot to be desired. The noticeable achievements have been attained with some challenges which need to be addressed in the forthcoming fine tuning of ICBE improvement policies and institutional engineering.Genuine and effective partnership between Government, the private sector and employers need to be remodeled with a certain level of autonomy for each. Government needs autonomy to ensure that its social goals are not entirely subsumed by the profit objectives of PHE and private health firms. The latter require autonomy to tailor their services in order to meet the specific demand of the market. The ultimate beneficiaries of the process, employers and students can enrich the institutional packaging through bringing in their up to date need in the state of the art and the content of education.Ethiopian Journal of Economics vol 20 (1) 201
Premenstrual syndrom: prevalence and effect on academic and social performances of students in Jimma University, Ethiopia
No full textBackground: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a serious problem affecting a woman's health. It affects educated women more that non-educated women. Although it has been widely studied in many countries, little, if any, is known about PMS in Ethiopia. Objective: the main aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of PMS and its effect on the academic and social performances of students of Jimma University (JU).
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 242 randomly selected female students of JU in Jan. 2002. A structured and pretested self-administered questionnaire was employed for data collection. The criteria proposed by the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-IV) were used to diagnose PMS.
Results: The age of participants ranged from 17 to 38 years, with mean & median age of 20.3 & 20 years, respectively. Almost all (99.6%) had at least one premenstrual (PM) symptom in many of the menstrual cycles in the last 12 months. The prevalence of PMS or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (according to DSM-IV) was 27%. About 14% of the study participants frequently missed classes and 15% missed examinations or scored a lower grade at least once because of PM symptoms. Both were significantly associated with severity of symptoms (
Glaucoma awareness among people attending ophthalmic outreach services in Southwestern Ethiopia
No full textGlaucoma awareness among people attending ophthalmic outreach services in Southwestern Ethiopia
No full textAbstract Background Individuals may need to be aware of glaucoma and seek assessment regularly in order to diagnose the condition early. Awareness of glaucoma has not been previously documented in an Ethiopian setting. Objective The main aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness of glaucoma among people attending outreach ophthalmic services. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey in April 2009 of all people 40 years of age or older who presented during a two-week outreach service period in Agaro town, southwestern Ethiopia. Data on demographics and awareness of glaucoma were collected through face to face interview using a pretested structured questionnaire. Results 340 people participated in the study. Their mean age was 54.5 (SD 10.6) years. About 43% were illiterates and 37.6% were farmers. Only eight people (2.4%) were aware of glaucoma. The association between awareness and attaining high school or better education was statistically significant (p Conclusion Awareness of glaucoma in this population is very low. An efficient information, education and communication (IEC) strategy needs to be designed to increase knowledge of the community about glaucoma so that early diagnosis and treatment of individuals with this condition may be possible.</p
Premenstrual syndrom: prevalence and effect on academic and social performances of students in Jimma University, Ethiopia
No full textAbstract
Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a serious problem affecting a woman’s health. It affects educated women more that non-educated women. Although it has been widely studied in many countries, little, if any, is known about PMS in Ethiopia.
Objective: the main aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of PMS and its effect on the academic and social performances of students of Jimma University (JU).
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 242 randomly selected female students of JU in Jan. 2002. A structured and pretested self-administered questionnaire was employed for data collection. The criteria proposed by the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-IV) were used to diagnose PMS.
Results: The age of participants ranged from 17 to 38 years, with mean & median age of 20.3 & 20 years, respectively. Almost all (99.6%) had at least one premenstrual (PM) symptom in many of the menstrual cycles in the last 12 months. The prevalence of PMS or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (according to DSM-IV) was 27%. About 14% of the study participants frequently missed classes and 15% missed examinations or scored a lower grade at least once because of PM symptoms. Both were significantly associated with severity of symptoms (p<0.005). More first year students were affected by PMS than students of other class-years (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Our study revealed a high prevalence and negative impact of PMS on students of Jimma University. Therefore, health education, appropriate medical treatment and counseling services, as part and parcel of the overall health service, should be availed and provided to affected women. Further study is also recommended to precisely determine the prevalence of PMS using prospective methods. [Ethiop.J.Health Dev. 17(3):181-188
Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of patients with glaucoma in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia
No full textBackground: Evidence is emerging that the prevalence and the proportions of
different types of glaucoma vary widely between ethnic groups and geographical
areas throughout the world. Until population-based surveys become available in
Ethiopia, hospital-based studies are invaluable to show the distribution of the types
of glaucoma in certain parts of the country.
PurPurpose: The main aim of this study was to determine the types of glaucoma
prevalent among patients attending the department of ophthalmology of Jimma
University Specialized Hospital (JUSH), Jimma, Ethiopia.
in JMethods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in JUSH from April 1,
2007 to March 30, 2008. The study population consisted of 335 consecutive patients
with glaucoma. Glaucoma was diagnosed by means of strict objective criteria, based
on Goldmann applanation tonometry readings, three-mirror gonioscopic examination
and binocular biomicroscopic optic disc appearances.
ResResults: The mean (SD) age of the study patients was 57.0(12.7) years (range, 8-90
years). The male to female ratio was 2.7:1. Primary glaucomas accounted for 52.2% of
all cases. The two most common types of glaucoma observed were pseudoexfoliative
glaucoma (PXG) (35.2%) and primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) (32.3%). Primary
angle closure glaucoma was diagnosed in 18.5% of patients. Less frequently observed
types of glaucoma were secondary angle closure glaucomas (9.3%), secondary open
angle glaucomas (3.3%) and Juvenile open angle glaucoma (0.9%). Patients with PXG
were older than those with POAG in this study (p<0.0001), and unilateral disease was
more common among patients with PXG as compared to POAG (p<0.001). Overall,
56.1% and 23.9% of the study patients were unilaterally and bilaterally blind due to
glaucoma, respectively.
Conclusions: The very high proportion of people with blindness due to advanced
glaucoma at initial presentation is alarming. Urgent strategies need to be designed to
address the problem. The finding that PXG is the commonest type of all glaucomas in
the present study is interesting. However, this needs to be substantiated with
community-based studies representing all ethnic groups in the area. Patients with
POAG in this study are relatively young and tend to have advanced disease. Cohort
studies are recommended to verify whether or not POAG has an earlier onset and
rapid progression in Ethiopian
Performance Indicators of Investment and Business Environment (ICBE) Improvement in Private Higher Education (PHE) and Private Health Service Provision in Addis Abeba in the Post 1991 Period
No full textDriven by the restructuring of the world economy with massive incremental output and demand in Asia by China and India in particular, in the last seven years or so, the Ethiopian economy has been experiencing a remarkable average growth rate of 10%.
