Awareness and Compliance to Standard Precautionary Measures: A Study among Nurses at Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Elele, Rivers State | Chapter 3 | Disease and Health Research: New Insights Vol. 8

 

Standard precautionary measures (SPMs) are essential infection control practices designed to prevent the transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings. These measures, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe injection practices, are fundamental in ensuring the safety of both healthcare workers and patients. The study aimed to evaluate the awareness and compliance with standard precautionary measures among nurses at Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH) in Elele, Rivers State. The investigation was guided by two research questions aligned with the study's objectives and utilized a descriptive survey research design. The sample comprised 102 nurses from various wards and units within MUTH. Data was gathered using a self-structured questionnaire, which was validated by field experts and tested for reliability using a test-retest method, resulting in a high correlation of 0.86. Out of the 102 distributed questionnaires, 92 were returned, resulting in a 90% response rate. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages. Results indicated that 89 out of 92 respondents (96.7%) demonstrated good knowledge of standard precautions, and 80 (86.96%) adhered to these measures. Statistical analysis revealed no significant relationship between years of service and compliance with standard precautions (χ² (2, .05) = 0.425), leading to the retention of the null hypothesis. The study concluded that nurses at MUTH generally possess good knowledge and compliance with standard precautionary measures. Recommendations include enhancing and supporting factors that contribute to better adherence to these protocols. The study suggests that secondary and health institutions should enhance their provision of equipment and facilities to further improve compliance with these measures.

 

Author (s) Details

Frank, Maureen, D
Department of Nursing Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

 

Amagboruju Victoria
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

 

Robinson-Bassey, Grace.C
Department of Nursing, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

 

Ibudeh Sandra
Department of Nursing, Madonna University, Rivers State, Nigeria.

 

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Biomechanics of Urinary Bladder: State of Accommodation or Instability of Detrusor Pressure by Spontaneous Contractions during Slow-Filling and Slow-Emptying Cystometry | Chapter 5 | Research Perspectives of Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. 7

Autonomic slow emptying of not-stimulated pig bladders in-vitro via a flow resistor is described and is compared with clinical slow-filling cystometry in relation to the generation of spontaneous contraction activity and to the accommodation of detrusor pressure to bladder volume. Accommodation, conceived as an autonomic property of the bladder, is based on dynamic equilibration between passive elongations and active transient tiny contractions or micromotions. The transient character of the spontaneous contractions is crucial for the maintenance of a stable accommodated state of a bladder. Bladder volume V is virtually separable in elastic volume V_E and rest volume VR. In an accommodated state ratio V_E /VR depends on the mechanical state of bladder tissue, determined by its history of elongations and contractions. The principle difference between clinical compliance C and elastic compliance C_E is demonstrated. The variable mechanical state of the tissue, in particular, expressed in variable elastic compliance C_E, is explained by a network representing the mechanical states of the sliding filaments in the smooth muscle cells of bladder tissue.

 

Author (s) Details

 

W.A. Van Duyl
Department of Medical Physics and Technology, _Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands and Department of _Electronic Instrumentation, Delft Technical University, The Netherlands.

 

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Determinants of Non-compliance with Sodium Restriction in Hypertensive Patients in a Cardiology Department: Case of a Hospital in Southern Benin | Chapter 7 | Disease and Health Research: New Insights Vol. 10

Introduction: High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). A previous study in Benin found that high sodium and low potassium consumption are associated with the occurrence of hypertension and CVD. Nutritional therapy in the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure is a real challenge in terms of compliance with sodium restriction for the success of the treatment.

Aim: The study aims to analyze the factors influencing non-compliance with sodium restriction among hypertensive patients in a cardiology department at a hospital in Southern Benin.

Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with a descriptive and analytical focus. Total daily salt intake was estimated in a cross-sectional study of 166 hypertensive (156) and heart failure (10) subjects monitored in the cardiology department of the “Centre Hospitalier Universitaire-Hubert Koutoukou Maga” (CNHU-HKM), using two 24-hour recalls combined with a food frequency questionnaire for salt-providing foods.

Results: Out of the 166 patients, 10 (6%) had heart failure and 156 (94%) had hypertension. Out of the study, 83.7% of patients had a daily intake above recommendations. Factors associated with the non-compliance of salt restriction were the lack of knowledge of palliative spices and herbs of salty taste (p=0.009) and the consumption of salty snack foods and salty peanuts (p=0.032).

Conclusion: Nutritional education and support activities should be carried out to improve salt reduction compliance for the patients.

 

Author (s) Details

Colette Sylvie Azandjeme
Regional Institute of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

 

Charles-Jérome Sossa
Regional Institute of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

 

Murielle Eliane Hounkponou
Faculty of Health Science, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

 

Yolaine Ahanhanzo-Glèlè
Regional Institute of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

 

Basilia Sodabi
National and University Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga (CNHU-HKM) of Cotonou, Benin.

 

Carmelle Mizehoun
National and University Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga (CNHU-HKM) of Cotonou, Benin.

 

Aymeric Darboux
Regional Institute of Public Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

 

Martin Houenassi
Faculty of Health Science, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

 

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Infiltration of Bapedi Culture by Early Western Christian Missionaries: Compliance and Cultural Resistance | Chapter 1 | Current Progress in Arts and Social Studies Research Vol. 9

It is deeply regretted that early Christian missionaries brought the good and bad to Africa. It is apparent that the coming into existence of the missionaries with the Bapedi people was conflict-ridden, and hence created a pull-and-push situation. This chapter highlights the history of Christianity in South Africa, particularly in the Bapedi society, but also scrutinizes the work of the Berlin (German) Missionary Society and other missionaries who infiltrated Bapedi culture, as well as the response by Bapedi people; resistance and compliance from 19 July 1860 – 8 July 2018. To achieve the objectives of this study, the following primary research questions were considered: a) How do people understand one another when they do not share a common cultural experience? and b) were the missionaries successful in accomplishing their mission by indoctrinating and detribalising Bapedi people to forget about their cultural heritage and identity? A contextual approach was employed, and data was collected through observations, interviews, and video recordings of rituals, and social and cultural ceremonies. Relevant sources to the context of this study in the form of published journal articles, book chapters, books and theses were also consulted to compare and complement data collected from the field research. It has emerged from this study that missionary activities in South Africa and elsewhere in the continent have generated a great deal of debate in the scholarly arena. During observations and interviews, it was also established that the missionaries were ignorant of the fact that Christianity in Bapedi society had to make provision for Bapedi traditional beliefs, customs and practices if it wanted to succeed. It was concluded that the missionaries did not take into consideration the traditional beliefs, customs and practices of the Bapedi people. Instead of adding towards Bapedi cultural practices, they applied the principle of elimination by substitution.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Morakeng Edward Kenneth Lebaka
Department of Biblical and Ancient Studies, School of Humanities, College of Human Sciences, Muckleneuk Campus, University of South Africa (UNISA), Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, City of Tshwane, South Africa.

 

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Noncompliance with the Therapeutic Regimen: Contributing Factors | Chapter 7 | Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 11

 The study aims to determine the factors contributing to nonconformity with follow-up care with post-cardiac patients. A cross-divided research design was adopted with 50 samples that doubled the inclusion criteria picked by the convenience examining technique. Data on determinants contributing to noncompliance was calm by using the checklist. The current study disclosed that all physical, psychological, business-related, social, and otherworldly factors highly affected noncompliance. Of these, the highest allotment was found in medication aftereffects, lack of accessibility and financial support, and reduced health education. Healthcare providers must focus on interventions to make inquiries to prevent readmission and lead a successful history.

Author(s) Details:

P. Thenmozhi,
Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Saveetha College of Nursing, SIMATS, Chennai, India.

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OHADA Uniform Accounting Act Compliance Assessment for Public Limited Companies | Chapter 9 | Current Aspects in Business, Economics and Finance Vol. 2

 

African nations that speak French have made and are still making extraordinary efforts to align their domestic financial reporting system with international financial reporting standards (IFRS). A significant step towards harmonizing reporting practices domestically and internationally was the transition from the OCAM streams (effective in 1985) to the OHADA Uniform Act (effective in 2001), and now to the OHADA Uniform Act on Accounting and Financial Reporting, which includes 17 member countries. This empirical study investigates whether the efforts at harmonization, particularly in the wake of the 2001 standards, have successfully converged the accounting procedures of businesses. The study specifically looks into how closely public limited liability businesses abide by the OHADA Uniform Act and whether their adherence has increased over time. The annual reports for 2008 and 2009 from three public limited companies in the OHADA zone that transform their financial statements into IFRS were used in the study. The compliance index and closeness ranks have been used in data analysis. Results show a comparatively high level of OHADA Uniform Act on Accounting and Financial Reporting compliance. The results also demonstrate convergence in limited company accounting standards across member nations as they were found to be remarkably compliant, particularly in nations that have adopted the Statistics and Tax Returns (or "DSF") as a reporting system.

Author(s) Details:

Michael Forzeh Fossung,
School of Business Studies, Fomic Polytechnic University, Buea, Cameroon.

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Fundamental Aspects of Isovolumetric Contractility Measurements of Urinary Bladder: A Review | Chapter 8 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 4

 After looking at some basic characteristics of isovolumetric contractility measurements, it's evident why the first method of contractility measurement, as well as its recent rebirth, failed. However, an alternate strategy based on these fundamental elements is proposed, which is linked to a recently reviewed biomechanical model of the urine bladder.

Author(S) Details

W. A. van Duyl
(Retired) Formerly at Erasmus University Rotterdam and Delft Technical University, The Netherlands.

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Compliance with Regulations: Critical Path to Adequate Corporate Governance in the Banking Industry for Business Sustainability and Improved Financial Performance (A Nigeria Case Scenario) | Chapter 3 | Modern Perspectives in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 6

 Compliance with rules remained a major roadblock in the worldwide financial business, particularly in the Nigerian banking industry. Corporate governance is required, yet regulation compliance is a conundrum in the banking business, which has had an impact on investors and financial performance due to fines and penalties imposed by regulators. Regardless, compliance challenges are worldwide, and the Nigerian financial sector requires increased regulatory action to ensure that the provisions of law are properly understood and implemented. As a result, in the current global market, compliance is the only language that can protect the financial industry from future collapse owing to the corporate financial leader's attitude toward their firm and corporate governance regulations. The goal of this qualitative exploratory multiple case research was to find out what compliance measures corporate financial leaders should put in place to ensure that regulations are followed in order to increase business sustainability and financial performance. The banking industry is one of the economy's pillars; yet, average depositors in Nigeria feared the bank because of the banks' frequent failures. As a result, compliance is the only language in the current global market that can prevent the financial industry from future collapse due to corporate finance leaders' attitudes toward their firm and corporate governance requirements. The purpose of this qualitative exploratory multiple case study was to determine what compliance procedures corporate financial leaders should implement in order to ensure that regulations are obeyed in order to improve business sustainability and financial performance. Despite the fact that the banking industry is one of the economy's pillars, common depositors in Nigeria have a dread of banks due to their numerous failures. Utilizing member checking and triangulation, data was transcribed, processed, and validated. Before the data collection could begin, the participant had to sign an informed consent form. Compliance in the Nigerian banking industry is improving, according to the findings. However, until 2021, there will be concerns of noncompliance and conflicts of interest, which will damage bank financial performance in the long run and may lead to financial hardship, according to Agency theory as the conceptual framework. The insights could be used by authorities to better their oversight. monitoring strategy and guarding ambiguity in rules to ensure that corporate financial leaders are complying with all aspects of corporate governance codes and their execution in accordance with best practises globally, not just the part of the code that they are comfortable with. The findings may be used by corporate financial leaders to curtail strategies that could bring their business to a halt, and to imbibe the spirit of the code to ensure that the company adhered to regulations for long-term sustainability, as well as to improve the company's financial performance in order to attract potential investors. The findings might be used by the regulator to prevent the banking industry from collapsing by being proactive rather than reactive to a crisis.

Author (S) Details

Akande Oyebola Bejide
College of Management and Technology, Walden University, Minneapolis, USA.

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Compliance and Enforcement Challenges in the National Building Regulations’ Processes of South Africa | Chapter 12 | Recent Advances in Science and Technology Research Vol.5

 

The chapter discusses the compliance and enforcement processes of the National Building
Regulations of South Africa. These processes are administered by the National Regulator for
Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) in terms of the National Building Regulations and Building
Standards Act 103 of 1977 (The Act). The objective was to investigate the how the business
processes by the NRCS have enforced Building Control Officers at the Local Authorities nationwide to
comply with the safety of buildings for building occupants or end-users. The investigation was largely
motivated by the high number of injuries, deaths and/or human lives affected and reported due to
collapsing and defective buildings. It was a case study based on disasters occurred and reported at
various Local Authorities, in private residential homes, government-owned buildings, abandoned and
commercial buildings, such as shopping malls. This study was conducted using discussions and
survey with affected stakeholders. The stakeholders ranged from building owners, prospective
building owners and/or building occupants, built-environment practitioners, Local Authorities’ Building
Control Officers and the Regulator. The relevant information was gathered in an ethical manner and
for the intended study only. The empirical findings revealed that there was a critical need for business
process review and strategy shifts that advance objectivity and benefits to compliance, visibility and
awareness of regulatory process. The output is a proposed re-design of NRCS business processes
that can effectively enforce compliance of the building regulations of South Africa.

Author(s) Details

Michael Twum-Darko
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Hanover and Tennant Street, District Six Cape Town, South Africa.

Patricia Ntombizodwa Mazibuko
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Hanover and Tennant Street, District Six Cape Town, South Africa.

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