Transformational leadership as a framework for nurse education about hypertension in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorSpies, Lori A.
dc.contributor.authorGray, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorOpollo, Jakki G.
dc.contributor.authorMbalinda, Scovia
dc.contributor.authorNabirye, Rose
dc.contributor.authorAsher, Cliff A.
dc.date.accessioned2022-12-14T14:20:16Z
dc.date.available2022-12-14T14:20:16Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractThe aim of the study was to describe nurses’ knowledge, skills, and confidence related to hypertension and to assess the impact of a hypertension education initiative based in transformational leadership. Methods The exploratory study was conducted using a pre and posttest model of 18 Ugandan nurses during June of 2016 to assess knowledge and attitude about hypertension. Biometric screening of study participants was completed. Follow up information was collected from participants via email. Results Paired sample t-test revealed the nurses had increased knowledge after completion of workshop. Follow up e-mail query revealed the participants had acted on content of workshop and implemented programs in their communities to screen for and provide education related to hypertension. Biometric screening of participants found significant risk factors for hypertension but less than expected prevalence of hypertension. Conclusion Despite having more formal education related to hypertension and healthy behaviors, nurses are at risk for obesity and hypertension. Their knowledge and commitment can be improved by an educational workshop. Linking educational workshops to a transformational leadership model that incorporates leadership of self, others, and systems has the potential to enhance nurses’ health and leadership skills and to encourage dissemination of critical information.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSpies, L. A., Gray, J., Opollo, J. G., Mbalinda, S., Nabirye, R., & Asher, C. A. (2018). Transformational leadership as a framework for nurse education about hypertension in Uganda. Nurse Education Today, 64, 172-174.en_US
dc.identifier.otherdoi:10.1016/j.nedt.2018.02.009
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/6316
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherNurse Education Todayen_US
dc.subjectHypertensionen_US
dc.subjectnon-communicable diseaseen_US
dc.subjecttask shiftingen_US
dc.subjecttransformational leadershipen_US
dc.titleTransformational leadership as a framework for nurse education about hypertension in Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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