Abstract
Bacterial meningitis is a seasonal epidemic which represents a serious public health problem. Morbidity rates are high with peak mortality rates of 50%. Nurses' perspectives on the implications for its spread was explored to determine response strategies and implications for care.
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Infectious Disease Management, Meningitis, Nursing Care
Recommended Citation
Achempim-Ansong, Gloria; Norman, Linda; Aziato, Lydia; and Dzansi, Gladys, "Emergence of bacterial meningitis in Ghana: Implications for nursing care" (2019). Convention. 28.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/28
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Emergence of bacterial meningitis in Ghana: Implications for nursing care
Washington, DC, USA
Bacterial meningitis is a seasonal epidemic which represents a serious public health problem. Morbidity rates are high with peak mortality rates of 50%. Nurses' perspectives on the implications for its spread was explored to determine response strategies and implications for care.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.