Frederick Adzitey

University for Development Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, P. O. Box TL 1882, Tamale, Ghana

Publications

• Original Article   
  Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses in the Tamale Metropolis toward Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)
  Author(s): Sylvia Phaphali Adzitey*, Michael Wombeogo, Abdul-Hassan Mumin and Frederick Adzitey
  
  Background: The benefits of kangaroo mother care (KMC) will remain untapped if nurses do not demonstrate adequate knowledge and positive attitude toward it. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of nurses in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana towards KMC and its practice. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 67 nurses selected from the four main hospitals in the Tamale Metropolis. A structured questionnaire comprising of both open and close ended questions was used. Data obtained was analysed using SPSS version 17.0. Results: Most of the nurses interviewed were between the ages of 21-30 years (71.6%) and had 1-5 years (76.1%) work experience. Sixty six (98.5%) of the nurses have heard about KMC, 51 (76.1%) had an idea about w.. Read More»