Niger J Clin Pract
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Controlled Clinical Trial
The effect of kangaroo care on maternal attachment in preterm infants.
The study was conducted to determine the effect of kangaroo care on maternal attachment in preterm infants in Turkish mothers. ⋯ As a result of the study, it was concluded that kangaroo care positively affects maternal attachment and it is suggested that further studies should be conducted to evaluate the effect of kangaroo care on mother-infant attachment in Turkey.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of delivery characteristics and early obstetric outcomes between Turkish women and Syrian refugee pregnancies.
Until September 1, 2016, Turkey hosted around 2.7 million Syrian refugees. However, data investigating the pregnancy health concerning the refugees are still limited. ⋯ We suggest that providing adequate education particularly for women in undeveloped countries and facilitating access to the tertiary hospitals have the potential to reduce unfavorable pregnancy outcomes in immigrant women.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of transparent film on the duration of pressure ulcer formation for noninvasive ventilation patients: A randomized controlled trial.
Due to the prolonged use of face mask in noninvasive ventilation, pressure ulcer is a common complication. Pressure ulcer can occur within a few hours at the site where the mask contacts in 2-70% of cases. ⋯ In this study, the use of nasal protective film (transparent film) prolonged the duration of pressure ulcer formation on the nasal bridge in patients who underwent noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
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Clefts are common birth defects, usually accompanied by various malformations that include malocclusions, and may be associated with tooth decay. The aim of this study was to assess the malocclusion and caries status of the patients with unrepaired clefts who presented at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu. ⋯ The high prevalence of malocclusion in these cleft patients emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary team approach and early inclusion of dental care especially oral hygiene to prevent tooth decays.
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Psychological violence is the most common form of workplace violence (WPV) that can affect job performance and health of the workers. ⋯ This study has shown that the prevalence of psychological WPV was high among healthcare workers in University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu State. Therefore, there is need for the hospital management to develop policy interventions specific to psychological WPV.