Online learning experiences among nursing and midwifery students during the Covid-19 outbreak in Ghana: A cross-sectional study

Addae, Hammond Yaw; Alhassan, Afizu; Issah, Shirley; Azupogo, Fusta

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12155

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“…Further, students also felt distracted during online classes due to disruptions occurring in their physical environment during sessions. This is further validated in the study conducted by (Addae et al, 2022) in Ghana wherein students' performance declined due to high data costs and disruptions in the working area during online classes.…”

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“…According to a study performed on Ghanian nursing and midwifery students, different students had different experiences with virtual learning during the pandemic. Some reported increased engagement, and others reported challenges with access and motivation (Addae et al, 2022). A survey in Saudi Arabia found that health science students had largely positive perceptions of online learning during the pandemic, though some reported challenges with internet connectivity and motivation (Al-Kahtani, 2022).…”

Section: Positive Effects Of Online Learning Strategy On Students' Pe...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These aspects are deemed to affect students' performance. For example, a study conducted in Ghana mentioned that learners' performance is significantly affected by the environment in which the learner is currently engaged (Addae et al, 2022). Consequently, surveys conducted also reveal that students tend to associate technological innovations as an aid in yielding better academic performance (Al-Kahtani, 2022).…”

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The Impact of Online Learning Strategies on Students’ Academic Performance: A Systematic Literature Review

Zekaj

2023

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Today, online learning is a challenging teaching strategy used by higher educational institutions (HEI) and requires ample technological and psychological preparation. This study aims to assess whether the transition to the virtual classroom improved or deteriorated students’ academic performance. Through a systematic literature review, 37 related literatures sourced from Science Direct, Taylor & Francis, and Emerald Insight were obtained. A ten-year timeframe between 2012 and 2022 was used to narrow down the searches. The criteria used for the selection of literature were based on the provided abstract, journal impact factor, and contain the relevant keywords for the study. In this study, four different aspects linked with online learning strategies were noted, namely: technical, technological, psychological, and physical. Findings from this study reveal that online learning strategies are often linked with technical, technological, physical, and psychological elements. Results also show that students’ performance is highly dependent on the presence of these elements during online classes. Furthermore, this study recommends the continued use of online learning if both students and instructors are technologically and physically prepared.

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2023

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“…Some studies revealed that in these areas even with limited scope, online learning has achieved tremendous amount of satisfaction among users due to new learning possibilities associated with it. [ (Addae et al, 2022)] Some studies revealed that learners prefer those online platforms which has capability to get synced with existing traditional learning system. Their satisfaction in online learning system is also affected by the training programs provided to them to use these online systems effectively.…”

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Assessing Digital Learning Platforms in Higher Education with Reference to Student Satisfaction- A PLS-SEM Approach

Singh

Gupta³

et al. 2023

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Knowledge and information are crucial to any society's progress; hence the level of education and awareness of its citizens directly affects that progress. In this economy, various factors come into play, such as the availability of educated and skilled workers, the development of novel and efficient systems, and the state of the information infrastructure. The recent epidemic, which prompted widespread lockdowns and restrictions, will continue to be felt for decades. The repercussions of such events have been most noticeable among educators and their students. Thus online education is need of the hour to make sure quality education reaches to each corner of the world on timely basis. So the assessment of digital learning platform in higher education institutions of India is the primary topic of this research. This study examines the various facets of student satisfaction as well as the future of online learning. 460 responses were collected via a Likert-scale questionnaire in a randomly selected online survey. The R programming language was used to do a partial least squares structural equation modeling analysis on the data in R studio. Based on the findings of the study, it is clear that both students and teachers will be able to adapt throughout the course of time, and it is possible that the teaching-learning process will evolve into a hybrid form of education.

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Access to continuous professional development for capacity building among nurses and midwives providing emergency obstetric and neonatal care in Rwanda

Gakwerere,

Ndayisenga,

Ngabonzima

et al. 2024

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Nurses and midwives are at the forefront of the provision of Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is crucial to provide them with competencies they need to provide quality services. This research aimed to assess uptake and accessibility of midwives and nurses to CPD and determine their knowledge and skills gaps in key competencies of EmONC to inform the CPD programming. Methods The study applied a quantitative, cross-sectional, and descriptive research methodology. Using a random selection, forty (40) health facilities (HFs) were selected out of 445 HFs that performed at least 20 deliveries per month from July 1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2021 in Rwanda. Questionnaires were used to collect data on updates of CPD, knowledge on EmONC and delivery methods to accessCPD. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS statistics 27 software. Results Nurses and midwives are required by the Rwandan midwifery regulatory body to complete at least 60 CPD credits before license renewal. However, the study findings revealed that most health care providers (HCPs) have not been trained on EmONC after graduation from their formal education. Results indicated that HCPs who had acquired less than 60 CPD credits related to EmONC training were 79.9% overall, 56.3% in hospitals, 82.2% at health centres and 100% at the health post levels. This resulted in skills and knowledge gaps in management of Pre/Eclampsia, Postpartum Hemorrhage and essential newborn care. The most common method to access CPD credits included workshops (43.6%) and online training (34.5%). Majority of HCPs noted that it was difficult to achieve the required CPD credits (57.0%). Conclusion The findings from this study revealed a low uptake of critical EmONC training by nurses and midwives in the form of CPD. The study suggests a need to integrate EmONC into the health workforce capacity building plan at all levels and to make such training systematic and available in multiple and easily accessible formats. Implication on nursing and midwifery policy Findings will inform the revision of policies and strategies to improve CPD towards accelerating capacity for the reduction of preventable maternal and perinatal deaths as well as reducing maternal disabilities in Rwanda.

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Online learning experiences among nursing and midwifery students during the Covid-19 outbreak in Ghana: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

The Impact of Online Learning Strategies on Students’ Academic Performance: A Systematic Literature Review

The Impact of Online Learning Strategies on Students’ Academic Performance: A Systematic Literature Review

Assessing Digital Learning Platforms in Higher Education with Reference to Student Satisfaction- A PLS-SEM Approach

Access to continuous professional development for capacity building among nurses and midwives providing emergency obstetric and neonatal care in Rwanda

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