Helena Taamba Nuumbosho
Bachelors of Nursing Science University of Namibia, Namibia
Publications
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Research Article
Knowledge Regarding Family Planning Methods Among Women Admitted at A Public Hospital Postnatal Ward Windhoek, Khomas Region Namibia.
Author(s): Joseph Galukeni Kadhila*, Ndahambelela Ileni Amushendje and Helena Taamba Nuumbosho
Family planning is a strategy that empower couples and individual to plan and control the number, spacing and timing of their children through the use of contraceptives. A quantitative descriptive design was applied. Primary data was collected directly from the participants through structured validated questionnaire. A probability systematic sampling technique was employed, involving a sample of 255 postnatal women. Data was analysed using excel and presented in graphs and tables for easy interpretation. The findings indicated that the competence was based on a knowledge score of ≥50% because participants were not healthcare professionals and might not have medical background. Participants that obtained a knowledge score of <50% were 72.2%. Only 27.8% out of 255 participants obtained a knowledge score of ≥50%. It can be concluded that a relatively low proportion, specifically.. Read More»

