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Research Article
Assessment of Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Among Academic Staff of Shehu Sule College of Nursing Sciences Damaturu, Yobe State
Salisu Lawan*,
Muhammad Sadiq Ali,
Amina Babayo Hamma,
Ya’u Saleh,
Aida Mohammed Kajiama,
Fatima Baba Saleh,
Yakawu Bukar Sheriff,
Sulaiman Isah Fika,
Maimuna Yusuf Sule,
Yagana Abba Sidi,
Zainab Balaraba Yakubu,
Amina Garba Muhammad
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
44-51
Received:
13 November 2025
Accepted:
30 March 2026
Published:
12 May 2026
Abstract: Job satisfaction plays a vital role in enhancing staff morale, motivation, and institutional performance, particularly in academic settings where effective teaching and mentorship depend on staff commitment. This study identified the following objectives: level of job satisfaction, factors that influence job satisfaction and strategies to improve job satisfaction among academic staff in Shehu Sule College of nursing science Damaturu. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted, and data were collected from 67 respondents using a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that a moderate level of overall job satisfaction, regular salary payment, good collegial relationships autonomy in teaching and a sense of personal accomplishments were among the factors influencing job satisfaction among staff of Shehu Sule College of nursing science. The provision of adequate staff, fair compensation, recognition and motivation, and sponsorship for further studies are suggested strategies found in the study. We recommend the recruitment of more staff to reduce workload and ensure equitable distribution of responsibilities. Compensation packages should be reviewed to ensure fairness, adequacy, and commensurability with qualifications and responsibilities and Clear, transparent, and fair promotion policies should be implemented to motivate staff.
Abstract: Job satisfaction plays a vital role in enhancing staff morale, motivation, and institutional performance, particularly in academic settings where effective teaching and mentorship depend on staff commitment. This study identified the following objectives: level of job satisfaction, factors that influence job satisfaction and strategies to improve j...
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Research Article
Knowledge of Cyberbullying and Its Significant Determinants Among Working Professionals Using Social Media
Hanna Sunny,
Harini Ramachandran,
Hema Rubhini Muniraj,
Nandakumar Srinivasan*
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Meena P.,
Madhavi Sambandan
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
52-59
Received:
21 May 2026
Accepted:
30 May 2026
Published:
10 June 2026
Abstract: Background: Cyberbullying has become a growing concern in the digital era, affecting individuals across personal, educational, and professional settings. The widespread use of social media among working professionals has enhanced communication and information sharing while simultaneously increasing exposure to cyberbullying and other online risks. Adequate knowledge regarding cyberbullying is essential for recognizing harmful online behaviors, promoting digital safety, and fostering healthy professional interactions. Objective: To assess knowledge regarding cyberbullying and identify its significant determinants among working professionals using social media. Methods: A quantitative research approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. Fifty working professionals were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a Structured Knowledge Questionnaire consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions developed by the investigators. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (r = 0.82). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings revealed that 54% of the participants had moderately adequate knowledge regarding cyberbullying, while 36% demonstrated inadequate knowledge and only 10% possessed adequate knowledge. Significant determinants of knowledge included gender (χ2 = 7.73, p < 0.05), educational qualification (χ2 = 15.30, p < 0.05), time spent on social media (χ2 = 9.95, p < 0.05), and awareness of the consequences of excessive social media use (χ2 = 15.75, p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study identified moderate levels of knowledge regarding cyberbullying among working professionals, with notable gaps in awareness and understanding. Educational qualifications, social media usage patterns, and awareness of digital health consequences emerged as significant determinants of knowledge. The findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions, workplace awareness programs, digital professionalism training, and institutional policies to strengthen cyberbullying awareness and promote safer online environments.
Abstract: Background: Cyberbullying has become a growing concern in the digital era, affecting individuals across personal, educational, and professional settings. The widespread use of social media among working professionals has enhanced communication and information sharing while simultaneously increasing exposure to cyberbullying and other online risks. ...
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Research Article
Moral Distress, Power Asymmetry, and Communication Breakdown in Critical Care: A Critical Ethnography of Nurse–Family Interactions at Yaounde Central Hospital, Cameroon
Mispar Guinyonga Wankam*,
Nyabob Ngoulou Leny Brice Pascal,
Tchapda Richard,
Mtsavara Joseph,
Yembeau Lena Natacha,
Carine Ngah Enjeh,
Kengne Djeudjo Ingrid Fabiola
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
60-67
Received:
21 May 2026
Accepted:
29 May 2026
Published:
25 June 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajns.20261503.13
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Abstract: This research aimed at studying nurse-family communication in the Internal Medicine Unit of Yaounde Central Hospital in Cameroon and how these encounters are affected by healthcare providers' power dynamics, communication breakages, and moral distress. A critical ethnography for this research obtained data through semi-structured interviews and other forms of communication with nurses, as well as those involved with patients in the department including families/caregivers. Thematic data analysis was conducted based on the power and practice relations framework. Three major and interrelated themes were identified. 1) Fragmented Communication Pathways: Small and sporadic communication channels for exchanging information between health workers and the patient's family members; 2) Unequal Power Relations in Communication: A situation where the doctor's supremacy tends to dominate both nurses and family members, resulting in the disenfranchisement of these two groups; 3) Perpetual Moral Distress: Continuously being in a state of ethical discomfort which is, for the most part, due to the inadequacies of the healthcare system. According to the investigation, insufficient communication, unbalanced power relations, and moral distress are different yet interconnected phenomena in this situation. Hospital authorities should tackle these problems through system-wide changes, setting up structured communication pathways and fostering an environment that promotes communication. Through this research, moral distress as a concept is advanced by redefining it as the interaction pattern of behaviors in intricate relationships within the healthcare system where power disparities and communication failures as the underlying condition are particularly context-specific for resource-constrained Critical Care settings. It aims to influence policy and nursing practice through identifying the necessity for fair decision-making, communicative framework development concerning case situations, and welfare that is provided by structures such as ethical competence that enhances nurse advocacy/care partner roles in patient- and family-centered care.
Abstract: This research aimed at studying nurse-family communication in the Internal Medicine Unit of Yaounde Central Hospital in Cameroon and how these encounters are affected by healthcare providers' power dynamics, communication breakages, and moral distress. A critical ethnography for this research obtained data through semi-structured interviews and oth...
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Research Article
Experiences and Needs of Nursing Interns in Nurse-Patient Communication Simulation Training: A Qualitative Study
Yuying Song,
Huixiang Lai,
Guihong Wu,
Mei Feng,
Qingran Lin*,
Manli Liu*
Issue:
Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
68-82
Received:
27 May 2026
Accepted:
8 June 2026
Published:
26 June 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajns.20261503.14
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Abstract: Background: Effective nurse-patient communication is essential for quality care, yet nursing interns often lack practical skills. Simulation-based education is promising, but qualitative research on interns' lived experiences remains limited. Purpose: This study explored the authentic experiences and needs of nursing interns during nurse-patient communication simulation training. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study with a phenomenological approach was conducted. Semi-structured interviews were held with 18 nursing interns from a Chinese university hospital between April and June 2024. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step phenomenological method. Results: Six themes emerged: (1) negative emotional experiences during participation; (2) recognition of the Communication Simulation Training model; (3) perceived deficiency in communication skills; (4) improvement in clinical communication competence; (5) implications for future clinical practice; and (6) expectations or unmet learning needs. Participants experienced significant anxiety yet valued the realistic learning environment, recognizing both their communication limitations and growth opportunities. Conclusions: Communication Simulation Training effectively addresses the theory-practice gap in communication skills development. Clinical educators should enhance simulation-based teaching through standardized training management and diversified strategies to improve nursing interns' communication competence and foster higher-quality patient care.
Abstract: Background: Effective nurse-patient communication is essential for quality care, yet nursing interns often lack practical skills. Simulation-based education is promising, but qualitative research on interns' lived experiences remains limited. Purpose: This study explored the authentic experiences and needs of nursing interns during nurse-patient co...
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