Browsing Sigma Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy Africa (MCHNLA Africa) by Issue Date
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Initiating birthing partner support in a low risk maternity unit
(2016-12-22)The Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy Africa (MCHNLA Africa) develops the leadership skills of maternal and child health nurses and midwives who work in a variety of healthcare settings. The academy prepares ... -
Strengthening the signal functions in Lejweleputsua Health District
(2016-12-22)The purpose of this leadership project was to strengthen World Health Organization (WHO) signal functions in all seven-delivery sites in the district to improve responsiveness to routine and emergency care. Apart from ... -
The influence of nutrition education on maternal and child health of postpartum women in in the National Referral Hospital, Swaziland
(2017-01-10)Malnutrition is closely linked to maternal and child deaths particularly in developing countries. The causes are linked to inadequate dietary intake and household food security. There is need to improve the nutritional ... -
Improving the quality of care for the sick newborn: Focusing on kangaroo mother care and breastfeeding
(2017-01-10)The project aimed at improving the knowledge and practices of KMC and breastfeeding for the neonates in Stanfield ward. Approximately 90-150 neonates are admitted in Mulago Hospital/month. Fears and misconceptions ... -
Improving family centered care in the NICU
(2017-01-10)The purpose of the project was aimed to improve bonding between parents and their preterm babies through early and continuing communication between mothers and babies, keeping parents informed about their child’s ... -
Establishment of a midwifery obstetric unit in Seshego Hospital
(2017-01-11)The Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy Africa (MCHNLA Africa) develops the leadership skills of maternal and child health nurses and midwives who work in a variety of healthcare settings. The academy prepares ... -
Improvement of record keeping of maternity case reports at Kgabo CHC
(2017-01-11)A study about compliance of midwives towards maternity protocols conducted in 2012 by Kgabo Community Health Centre (CHC) personnel showed low levels of compliance and poor record keeping of maternity case records as a ... -
Developing an information booklet: Taking your preterm baby home
(2017-01-23)The Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy Africa (MCHNLA Africa) develops the leadership skills of maternal and child health nurses and midwives who work in a variety of healthcare settings. The academy prepares ... -
Improving quality of care for neonates with birth asphyxia through helping babies breath program at Chiradzulu District Hospital, Malawi
(2017-02-09)In Malawi the neonatal death rate is at 31/1000 live births with birth asphyxia contributing to 25%. In 2013, Chiradzulu District hospital had an average of 155 neonatal deaths out of 4142 live births of which birth asphyxia ... -
Contributory factors towards perinatal and infant mortality in Jubilee Hospital
(2017-02-09)Perinatal and infant mortality remains a serious challenge in developing countries including South Africa. Current statistics indicate that there is high perinatal and infant mortality in the selected district hospital in ... -
Management of HIV exposed babies in Montshioa Stat Health Centre at Mafikeng sub-district of North West Province
(2017-02-13)One of the guidelines for the prevention of mother to child transmission stipulates that PCR should be done on all babies born from HIV infected mothers at 6 and 18 weeks to promote the early detection and prompt management ... -
Implementing kangaroo mother care in the preterm infant unit of Potchefstroom Hospital
(2017-02-14)The Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy Africa (MCHNLA Africa) develops the leadership skills of maternal and child health nurses and midwives who work in a variety of healthcare settings. The academy prepares ... -
Leadership development: Post-partum haemorrhage in non-obstetrical wards
(2017-02-14)Why the Project: During January – July 2011, postpartum patients where admitted in non-obstetrical wards, due to the high bed occupancy in the obstetric department. Although there were no Maternal Deaths in Klerksdorp ... -
Monitoring of magnesium sulphate to improve quality: A case study at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital Gogo Chatinkha maternity wing, high dependence unit, Blantyre, Malawi
(2017-05-18)In Malawi severe preeclampsia and eclampsia rank among the leading causes of maternal mortality. Magnesium sulfate is a drug of choice for treatment. Proper monitoring of clients on the drug may promote safe motherhood. ... -
Improving nursing care for children admitted in high dependency area in acute care unit Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(2018-05-29)Background/context: Acute Care Unit is an emergency unit for children which admits 800 children monthly. The patients are initiated on treatment, stabilized and later transfer to the specialized wards. According to unit ... -
Reducing post surgery infections at Chikwawa District Hospital Maternity Unit
(2018-05-29)Introduction and background: Chikwawa District hospital maternity unit registered a total of 42 cases of post surgery infections (PSI) representing 6.4% of all cases (653) conducted in 2015. These infections contributed ... -
Strengthening practices that reduce hypothermia at birth: A case of Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH), Blantyre, Malawi
(2018-05-29)Background: Hypothermia at birth contributes significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries yet the most neglected aspect of care. In the absence of thermal protection at birth, the neonate may ... -
The establishment of a high care ward in maternity department of a district hospital
(2018-05-29)Introduction and background: Maternal and neonatal statistics revealed that most of complications leading to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality can be avoided if the primary healthcare system is strengthened, ... -
Midwives Exclusive Guideline Development Project
(2018-05-29)Anecdotal evidence suggests that private midwifery is becoming more popular in South Africa. Midwives Exclusive is a midwifery practice in Pretoria with the philosophy of offering women-centered maternity care. Women-centered, ... -
Quality improvement initiative to implement family-integrated care in a neonatal intensive care unit
(2018-05-29)Purpose of the presentation: The purpose of the presentation is to explain the introduction of family integrated care in a neonatal intensive care unit to facilitate bonding and attachment between the baby and his/her ...