Precious Chibuike Chukwuere

North West University South Africa, Mafikeng · Nursing Science

Background: Living with or managing an adolescent suffering from depression predisposes the adolescent and parents to various experiences, considering the multifactorial nature of depression and associated symptoms. Objective: This study explored and described the experiences of adolescents and their parents on the mental health management of depr...

Background: Abstract Background: Mental health of adolescents is a widespread global health concern, especially given that mental health disorders typically manifest between the ages of 12 and 25 years. Good mental health literacy is associated with decreasing mental health problems. However, the research on the strategies to improve the mental he...

This systematic review focused on the exploration, description and summary of existing evidence on the psychosocial management of depression in adolescents through resilience and help-in for the following-It is one thousand five hundred and fifteen (1515) peer reviewed articles. Following a rigorous process, while adhering to the inclusion and excl...

Background: Depression in adolescents is a multifactorial global public health concern, with devastating consequences on the sufferer. The prevalence of depression amongst this age group is on the rise, and thus there is the need for greater attention. Aim: To explore and describe the perceptions of mental health nurses regarding the psychosocial...

Background In late 2019, a new respiratory illness was detected in Wuhan, China and was later designated as COVID-19 by the WHO. Despite international efforts to impose restrictions and quarantine measures, the virus spreads rapidly across the globe. The pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of both children and parents. This study...

Background: A conceptual framework is imperative in the understanding of the psychosocial management of depression in adolescents, owing to the ability to effectively present and demonstrate the linking of concepts for an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. Objectives: This study aims To develop and validate a conceptual framework for the psy...

Background:Suicide-related behaviour, including suicidal ideation, planning, and attempts, has become a significant cause of death worldwide, particularly among adolescents. The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of mental healthcare providers in providing healthcare to adolescents with suicidal behaviour and to explore a...

Background A conceptual framework is imperative in the understanding of the psychosocial management of depression in adolescents, owing to the ability to effectively present and demonstrate the linking of concepts for an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. Objectives This study aims To develop and validate a conceptual framework for the psyc...

Background Nursing presence depends on an individual’s belief system, truths, sensory experience, professional skills, and active listening. Thus, one may assume that presence occurs when nurses care for patients in a kind and compassionate way. This study aimed to explore and describe presence practices amongst unit managers in a selected provinci...

Background: Educational institutions play a pivotal role in meeting healthcare needs by educating future professional nurses and other healthcare professionals. However, nursing education encounters challenges such as insufficient competencies among graduates, and a gap in theory-practice integration in the curriculum. The aim of this scoping was t...

Abstract Background Effective interprofessional team collaboration is one of the necessary domains for successful interprofessional collaborative practices in healthcare (IPCP), which is crucial for the delivery of safe and quality healthcare services. Therefore, understanding the contribution of interprofessional education in nursing students is v...

Introduction: The healthcare system over the years has witnessed evolvement and transformation in the care pattern, including in the mental healthcare system. This has seen a considerable and commendable improvement in patient care. This article aims to demonstrate the need for "presence practice" and practical implications thereof, in the care of...

This book, A-Z of Social Media Research Methods, gives crucial insight into the effectiveness of various social media in enhancing academic research. We believe that social media can provide a positive impact in the application of 21st-century skills and offers flexibility in the academic research space when used well. The book points out social m...

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES ▪ Overview of A-Z social media research. ▪ Understanding social media research. ▪ Types of social media research. ABSTRACT This handbook chapter focused on presenting an overview of A-Z social media research methods for scholarly research. Social media continue to draw attention from all walks of life with people maximizing the a...

BACKGROUND: The empowerment of nurses is imperative for the provision of high-quality care. The creation of an empowered and supportive work environment is important to increase the organizational commitment of nurses. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the structured literature review was to examine relevant past studies to systematically identify the re...

Academic research writing (manuscript writing) involves many shortcomings and challenges, but the process is systematically structured. Overcoming these challenges should involve proper adherence to steps and processes when carrying out academic studies. These challenges are a continuous worry for beginners and emerging researchers. Also, the compo...

This study investigates the psychosocial impact of cyberbullying on social media among students in Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Cameroon. The study adopted a quantitative research methodology in collecting data from 99 students across the selected African countries using a well-designed electronic questionnaire (e-questionnaire). The study found t...

Background: Teenage pregnancy, child abandonment and sexually transmitted infections are on the increaseon account of inadequate sexual education perhaps from home, thus becoming issues of public health importancein Nigeria. Objective: The purpose of this study was toascertain parents` knowledge, attitude and perception towards sex education. Metho...

Depression is a complex and multi-layered mental health disorder, which leads to a loss of interest in the person's usual daily life activities with apparent low moods that last for an extended period and feelings of hopelessness. Depression is prevalent among all age groups, including adolescents, with devastating consequences that pose a public h...

Background: Depression remains a huge mental health challenge across all age groups with less than a quarter of sufferers getting adequate services which call for concern. The prevalence cuts across all age groups, but this study strictly focused on adolescents. Objective/purpose: This narrative literature review was to explore emerging South Afric...

Introduction: One in 10 children would be sexually abused before their 18th birthday; about one in seven girls and one in 25 boys would be sexually abused before they turn 18. The statistics continues to increase even as low and middle-income nations of the world are gradually coming out to report cases of child sexual abuse. Aim: This study aimed...

Background. Postgraduate nursing research programmes prepare professional nurses for receiving Master’s or doctoral degrees, foster growth of the profession and strengthen the nation’s health sectors through development and implementation of innovative approaches for better nursing care. Enrolment in and completion of postgraduate nursing research...

Background: Literatures maintained that HIV transmission amongst adolescent is a huge global public health concern with Sub-Sahara Africa not an exception. Owing to the adolescent vulnerable nature and the accompanying biological, psychological, social and behavioural changes at that stage, the adolescents are predisposed to high-risk behaviours, w...

Background: Depression constitutes a huge mental health disease condition across age groups with adolescent not an exception. Its prevalence continues on steady progression with daunting consequences on the sufferer, family and the society. Objective/purpose: This narrative literature reviewed, conceptualized and provided comprehensive piece of inf...

Social media has defined social interaction and engagement across different spectra. On a continuous basis, students in developed and developing countries are getting accustomed to social media applications (SMAs) for ranges of activities and tasks. The psychosocial influence of SMAs on university students' lives has limited academic literature. Th...

This study explored the perceptions of adolescent learners, teachers, and parents on the psychosocial management of adolescent depression in a district of Lagos State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 24 participants (10 adolescent learners, 6 teachers, 2 principals, and 6 parents) through in-depth individual interviews. Following thematic analysi...

Academic research writing (manuscript writing) involves many shortcomings and challenges, but the process is systematically structured. Overcoming these challenges should involve proper adherence to steps and processes when carrying out academic studies. These challenges are a continuous worry for beginners and emerging researchers. Also, the compo...

Over the past decades, cyber bullying has become the order of the day in the universities (schools), workplace and the list continue. This growth involves inter-gender, and age demographics. The aim of this study is to explore and evaluate the extent in which academic literature studies in South Africa are covering female student’s cyber bullying....

The impact of social media (SM) or new media (NM) in our education institutions and society today are undoubtedly overwhelming. Students in the developed and developing countries are becoming more addicted to social media and its applications for various reasons. These reasons can lead to change in social and personal lifestyle both academically an...