UGONSA: The Nursing Scope: Volume 9, Issue 1 is Out!

The University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA) is pleased to announce the official release of Volume 9, Issue 1 of its esteemed peer-reviewed journal, The Nursing Scope (TNS). This publication represents the eleventh issue released since the journal’s revitalization five years ago, reflecting our continued commitment to advancing nursing scholarship, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary healthcare research.

Explore the Latest Research

This issue features high-quality, peer-reviewed articles addressing contemporary and impactful topics in nursing, medicine, and healthcare delivery. Each article contributes valuable insights aimed at strengthening clinical practice, education, and policy development. Readers are invited to explore the full articles through their respective Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) provided below:

Abdulmumeen, I. O., Abdullateef, S., Olakunle, O., Abubakar, M. K., Ibraheem, M. A., Amosa, R., Abubakar, A. S. (2026). Knowledge and factors influencing spontaneous abortion among antenatal clinic attendees in Ilorin East, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 1-12. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/1-21

Obuezue, O.G., Udeh, N.N., Anarado, A., Madu, O.T. (2026). Diabetic retinopathy screening in Enugu, South-East Nigeria: A cross-sectional study of patients' barriers and practices. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 22- 40. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/22-40

Ojumu B.A. and Ishola A.G. (2026). Shifting attitudes: A mental health intervention to reduce stigma among Nigerian Students. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 41- 57. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/41-57

Oke, O.O. (2026). Effect of Breastfeeding Support App on the knowledge and practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers in Selected Health Facilities in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 58 - 73. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/58-73

Nwodoh, C.O. & Urom-Ndubuisi, U.C. (2026). Knowledge of service-area health centres and available healthcare services among residents of a South-East Nigerian state capital. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 74- 93. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/74-93

Ayalogu, O.S. & Nwodoh, C.O. (2026). Prevalence of random blood pressure categories and gender differences among health sciences undergraduates of a Nigerian university: a cross-sectional study. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 94-109. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/94-109

Awoyinka, M.F., Paul-Adoga, C.U., & Ohaeri, B.M. (2026). Infertility-related stress, coping strategies, fertility adjustment, and self-help practice among women attending selected gynaecological clinics in Ibadan: a pilot study. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 110-131. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/110-131

Ibu, J.M., Ibu, T.M., & Otorkpa, O.J. (2026). Development of a framework for facilitating the implementation of “prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV” through mentor mothers’ program in military hospitals in Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 132- 151. ISSN: 2645–2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/132-152

Chikeme, P. C., Ezeh, C. W., Abonyi, E. O., Ani, P., & Ihudiebube-Splendor, C. (2026). Knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurse educators towards integrating research-based evidence into teaching methods in selected nursing training institutions in Enugu, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 152 - 169. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/153-171

Joseph, J. G., Mohammed, S., Daudu, M.J., Dele-Alonge, O.I. & Iliya, J. (2026). Health Providers’ Readiness for Health Education Service Provision in Primary Health Care Facilities, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 170- 190. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/172-192

Nwafulundu, O. O., Eseropheroghene, D. O., Edeh, C. Nwakaego, & Uzor, C. B. (2026). Knowledge and utilisation of contraceptives among female undergraduate nursing students of Evangel University Akaeze, Ebonyi State. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 191- 203. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/193-205

Nwodoh, C.O., and Obiekwe, G.C. (2026). Willingness to own a nurse-led private business among selected undergraduate nursing students of a Nigerian University. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 204- 224. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/206-226

Open Access and Free Downloads

As an open-access journal, The Nursing Scope (TNS) provides unrestricted access to all published articles. Readers can visit our website at app.thenursingscope.org to view and download articles free of charge. Simply subscribe to the journal at no cost to gain access to unlimited article downloads.

Call for Papers

We are pleased to announce that submissions are now open for our next issue, Volume 9, Issue 2. We welcome a wide range of scholarly and professional contributions, including research articles, practice improvement articles, scientific reviews, case studies, clinical essays, academic essays, and other healthcare-related manuscripts. Authors who wish to publish with The Nursing Scope may submit their manuscripts via email at gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com or directly through the journal website by clicking the Submit Manuscript button.

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EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere,

University of Nigeria; The Nursing Scope Main Editorial Office

Email: gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com; ijeoma.ehiemere@unn.edu.ng; ijeomere@yahoo.com.

Secretary

Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi, DNP, M.Ed, RPON, GANV, CCRN, NEA-BC, PMHNP-BC

Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.

Email: mekagoodluck@yahoo.com.

Assistant Secretary

Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe