GPH-International Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing

Ascertaining the levels of orgasm during sex among women of reproductive age in South-South Nigeria

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Orgasm is a physiological process in response to sexual activity and it is the peak of sexual pleasure accompany with emotional and physical sensations. In female, attaining orgasm is the peak of their excitation during sexual activity. The aim of this study is to ascertain the levels of orgasm during sex among women of reproductive age in South-South Nigeria. This was a descriptive study involving 250 female of reproductive age who were within the age of 18 to 47 years. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to participants. Each participant had one questionnaire to fill appropriately and independently after instructions were given to them by the Research Assistants. The study lasted for a period of 3 months (June to August, 2024). Exclusion criteria were those women that have not attain reproductive age. Inclusion criteria are women that have once experienced or not experienced orgasms. Data was analyzed with SPSS version 26 and P value < 0.05 was considered significant. The study reveals that 68.00% of the participants have difficulty in reaching orgasm during sex, 68.00% do not experienced orgasm, 68.00% do not re-gain orgasm again after resolution, 66.00% agreed that orgasm encourage them to have sex, 60.00% said orgasm promote bonding with their sexual partner, For stimulating parts: 4.00% is by touching the vagina, 40.00% is by touching clitoris, 40.00% by touching breast nipple, while 4016.00% is by having sex, 60.00% do not experienced lubrication, 60.00% had 1 round of orgasm before resolution, 12.00% had 2 orgasm, 8.00% had 3 orgasm, 20.00% had multiple orgasm.

A REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA

Oga-Aje Enekoga, Julius Olugbenga OWOYEMI — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Social work has a key role to play in healthcare delivery in Nigeria. It addresses diverse social issues that impact individual’s health and well-being. Social work, as a profession, plays a crucial role in addressing social and psychological determinants of health, promoting social integration, and enhancing societal wellbeing in the context of healthcare delivery in the country. Therefore, this paper focuses on the role of social work in Nigeria’s healthcare delivery. The specific objective of this paper included a look at social work as a profession and the challenges to the role of social work in healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Secondary sources of data were reviewed and content analyzed while the functionalist theory was utilized to buttress the paper. The paper revealed that, social workers are key players in the inter-disciplinary team of healthcare because not all illnesses require medical solutions. Some illnesses require social diagnosis and social solutions, which social workers are trained to handle and social workers in healthcare delivery play core roles in ensuring an effective and efficient health care service delivery system to meeting the social determinants of health. It was therefore recommended that: there should be constant workshops for all health professionals on what social work stands for. The management of health facilities should employ people with qualified certificates in social work to practice in the hospital settings which will enhance the quality of service.

Maternal Knowledge About Severe Acute Malnutrition Under Five Years of Children at Sher E Bangla Medical College and Hospital, Barishal, Bangladesh

Mahfuja Begum, Sazia Huq, Sangita Rani Mitra, Nazmunnahar Happy — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:37:49 +0000

Malnutrition remains a critical public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), contributing to over 50% of under-five mortality. Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) affects millions of children, leading to life-threatening complications and long-term developmental impairments. Maternal knowledge plays a pivotal role in preventing and managing SAM, yet gaps persist in awareness and healthcare access. This study assessed mothers' knowledge of SAM at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH), Barishal, Bangladesh. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 60 mothers of SAM-affected under-five children admitted to SBMCH’s Nutrition Corner. Data were collected via semi-structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 16.0. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were employed to examine associations between socio-demographic factors and maternal knowledge. Ethical clearance and informed consent were obtained. The majority of mothers (57%) had primary education, while 31.7% of fathers were illiterate. Only 61.7% recognized a balanced diet combined with breastfeeding as optimal supplementary food, and 28.3% consistently practiced handwashing before food preparation. Despite 93.3% living near health centers, only 5% attended medical checkups. Television was the primary information source (56.7%), yet 38.3% had never heard about malnutrition. Significant associations were found between maternal knowledge and age (*p* = .002), education (*p* = .010), paternal education (*p* = .004), and income (*p* = .041). Maternal knowledge on SAM prevention is inadequate, influenced by education, income, and healthcare access. Targeted interventions, including community-based education and media campaigns, are urgently needed to improve nutritional practices and reduce SAM prevalence in rural Bangladesh