Background: Demographic factors (i.e. employment) can be risk factors for female sexual dysfunction, while impaired sexual function can affect self-esteem and interpersonal relationships, so that sexual function may be influenced by the type of work a woman does. Objective: This study was intended to assess the comparison of sexual dysfunction in married women of reproductive age who have different careers. Materials and Methods: There were 214 respondents who met the inclusion criteria, 75 unemployed housewives, 68 teachers, and 71 nurses. Respondents' sexual function was measured using the FSFI questionnaire developed by Rosen et al., in 2000, which consisted of 19 questions covering six domains of sexual function, namely desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain. Results: The mean total FSFI scores of housewives, teachers, and nurses were 25.88, 25.15, and 25.14, respectively. All housewives (100%), 66.2% of teachers, and 81.7% of nurses experienced desire disorders. Arousal disorders were experienced by 81.3% of housewives, 83.1% of teachers, and 66.2% of nurses. Housewives, teachers, and nurses with vaginal lubrication disorders were 61.3%, 86.2%, and 66.2%, respectively. There were 40% of teachers, 53.8% of teachers, and 54.9% of nurses who failed to achieve orgasm. The levels of satisfaction felt by housewives, teachers, and nurses in sexual intercourse were 88.0%, 44.7%, and 57.7%, respectively. Meanwhile, vaginal pain was felt by 48% of housewives, 53.8% of teachers, and 66.2% of nurses. Conclusion: Differences in careers of married women of reproductive age do not significantly differentiate the sexual dysfunction they suffer from.

Bodily changes after mastectomy cause psychological disturbances as well as impacts negatively on the self-image of women. This study analysed and compared changes in self-image pre- and post-mastectomy among women with breast cancer in selected hospitals in Southwest Nigeria. A descriptive exploratory design was adopted; purposive sampling was used to select 56 women aged between 18-70 years diagnosed with breast cancer who subsequently had a mastectomy. The study was conducted at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile Ife. Data was collected using two instruments. These were the Breast Impact of Treatment Scale (BITS) and the Situational Discomfort Scale (SDS. Data was analysed using SPSS version 20 using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings showed that pre-operative self-image scores of respondents ranged from 2 to 39, with a mean of 13.68 ±5.74. None of them had severe distress, however, 77.3% had mild distress; and 22.7 % had moderate distress. During post-mastectomy, the scores ranged from 11 to 62 with a mean of 43.29 ± 5.50. None of the respondents had mild distress but 89.8 % had severe distress while the rest had moderate distress. The study found a significant difference between pre- and post-mastectomy self-image, the pre-operative mean score was 13.68, while the post-mastectomy mean score was 43.26 at p =0.0001, with a t value of -24.78. This study concluded that, while the respondents had mild self-image distress before mastectomy, severe distress was attributed to post-mastectomy periods.

Background: The burden of Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) has been on the increase in Nigeria. First-Aid (FA) service is one of the key measures for reducing RTA-related injuries and complications. Information about factors, which could influence FA response by residents of communities along major highways in Nigeria, is insufficient. Objective: This study aims to examine factors influencing FA assistance to accident victims and action taken by residents of selected communities along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey conducted in six randomly selected communities along Ogun state axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select 599 consenting respondents from the communities based on proportionate population. An interviewer- administer- questionnaire containing questions on awareness of FA, actions taken when accidents occurred, A 16-point FA knowledge scale was used to collect the data. Knowledge scores of ≤ 10 and ≥11were rated as poor and good respectively. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and ANOVA. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Result: Majority (79.1%) of the respondents had ever witnessed an accident along the expressway and 46.7% had ever assisted accident victims. Overall mean knowledge score was 6.0 ± 2.0 with 95.2% of respondents showing poor knowledge of FA. Factors which cause delay in conveying accidents victim to the hospital included: fear of negative reactions from the police (24.0%); traffic congestion (18.5%) and lack of vehicle (16.2%). Conclusion: There was poor knowledge of First Aid. Logistics problems are the main barriers to the provision of First Aid services to accident victims on the expressway. Sensitization and training related to First Aid should be instituted at the community level.

The concept of Quwat Tabiya, originating from traditional Unani System of medicine, refers to the innate healing power within the body. This natural force is believed to maintain health and combat disease when in balance. In this paper, we explore the significance of Quwat Tabiya in both health and disease contexts, examining its role in traditional healing practices and its relevance in modern medical understanding. Through an analysis of historical perspectives and contemporary research, we aim to shed light on the intricate interplay between Quwat Tabiya and overall well-being.

This study explored the attitudes and knowledge of rural women aged 45-50 regarding menopause and its management, focusing on how healthcare access and social support impact these perspectives. Using purposive sampling and structured questionnaires, data were collected from participants to assess their understanding and experiences with menopause. Results indicated that 58.41% of the women had a positive attitude towards menopause, while 41.62% held a negative view. Nearly half of the participants (47.75%) possessed adequate knowledge about menopause, with 52.25% lacking sufficient understanding. Healthcare access was available to 84.57% of the participants, suggesting that most women had access to medical resources, though only 22.73% felt they had a strong support network for discussing menopause-related issues. These findings highlight a need for more robust educational resources and social support structures to improve knowledge and foster positive attitudes toward menopause management among rural women.

Background: Basic life support (BLS) is a component of life-saving intervention for cardiac arrest patients. In addition to factors related to sociodemographic, and work characteristics, the level of BLS knowledge and skills nurses possess is a critical determinant of whether cardiac arrest patients in the care of nurses can survive. Objective: To assess the BLS knowledge level and its associated factors among resource-limited hospital nurses in north-western Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-sectional study of 470 nurses conducted in seven referral hospitals in north-western Nigeria between May and July 2021. A stratified simple random sampling done based on the population size of nurses in each of the selected wards. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: Out of 470 nurses, 53.4% had poor BLS knowledge scores. Variables such as age, current place of work, and duration of training with p<0.25 were investigated further in multiple logistic regression. Only nurses with more than 5-year BLS/CPR training duration were 1.907 times more likely to have good BLS/CPR knowledge than those who were not trained (AOR = 1.907, 95% CI: 1.016, 3.577, p = 0.044). Conclusions: Only one factor shows significance association, with the majority of nurses' revealing poor BLS/CPR knowledge which remains a public health concern, especially in a limited resource setting. Implication is that nurses are unable to provide good BLS in the event of a cardiac arrest emergency. Further study is needed on a larger scale to assess other factors for an effective survival outcome among cardiac arrest victims.

The increase in chronic diseases is reported to be the most common cause of death worldwide. This disease usually persists for a long period of time and duration with slow progression. The impact of chronic diseases is not only related to the socio-economic conditions of the patient, but also the family as the main caregiver for the patient. Families with low socio-economic status are vulnerable to chronic diseases due to high costs of care, job changes and decreased income, these conditions ultimately cause caregiver burden in families. This study aims to analyze socio-economic factors with the incidence of caregiver burden in families with chronic diseases. A cross sectional study was conducted among 120 family caregivers of patient with chronic illness purposively selected in Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Data were gathered between June-November 2023 using Google form. 4 questionnare were performed. Descriptive statistic were used to summarize the data in frequencies and percentage. Linear regression analysis were used to examine correlations among variables. The majority of respondents were female (73.3%) with a patient care span of >1 year (55%), 53.3% reported having health insurance. The results of simultaneous regression analysis obtained significant data on the influence of the two independent variables in the form of social support and economic status on the incidence of caregiver burden (p value <0.05) with an R2 value of 75%. These results indicate that good social support and socioeconomic status can help reduce the burden of care on the family.