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Health Protecting and Health Promoting Behaviors Among Preparatory School Students in Zagazig City
Eman Shokry Abd Allah,
Hanaa Hamdi Ali Elzeiny,
Ragaa Elsayed Abass Ali
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
Pages:
247-254
Received:
26 July 2015
Accepted:
10 August 2015
Published:
19 August 2015
Abstract: Background. Adolescents’ lifestyle change can be facilitated through a combination of learning experiences that enhance awareness, increase motivation, and build skills. The aim of this study was to describe the health protecting and health promoting behaviors among preparatory school students in Zagazig city. This study was aimed to identify the most common health-related modified and non-modified behaviors and how they effect on wellness of the preparatory school students. Research design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to carry out the study. Setting: in a preparatory school in Kafr Mohamed Gawish at Zagazig city on 150 male and female students aged 12 to 15 recruited through stratified cluster random sampling. Tools: The data were collected using an interview questionnaire. →(Please, give some info regarding questionnaire; it is self-structured? Validated? Self-administrative? How is it scoring? Additionally, how the behavior was assessed? (Cut-off 60%). Tools: Two tools, the first tool (the data collection tool consisted of an interview questionnaire consisted two parts, socio-demographic characteristics, and medical history) and the second tool (a health promoting lifestyle questionnaire, in addition to a section asking students about the topics they suggest for personal growth. Results: The study results showed that approximately two thirds of adolescent preparatory school students from middle class families in rural areas had adequate total wellness behavior. The wellness behaviors' areas of most deficiency were those of exercise and mental activity, whereas the best areas were those of medication use, environmental, social, and spiritual aspects. Students' total wellness was significantly influenced by higher mother education, and lower crowding index, as well as the history of chronic diseases and previous surgery. Some of the wellness behavior aspects were also affected by students' age, gender, and father education. Conclusion and summary: Multivariate analysis identified → (Not in conclusion section) mother education as the only significant independent factor positively influencing adolescent's total wellness score. Students need to know more about topics related to nutrition, exercise, and anxiety. The wellness behaviors' areas of most deficiency are those of exercise and mental activity, whereas the best areas were those of medication use, environmental, social, and spiritual aspects. Recommendations: School health team should construct and implement special nutritional education intervention programs, promote physical exercise, and develop a hotline service for adolescents' health
Abstract: Background. Adolescents’ lifestyle change can be facilitated through a combination of learning experiences that enhance awareness, increase motivation, and build skills. The aim of this study was to describe the health protecting and health promoting behaviors among preparatory school students in Zagazig city. This study was aimed to identify the m...
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Comparison of Japanese Nursing Students’ Image of Children and Medical Institutions Before and After a Pediatric Nursing Modules
Naomi Matsumori,
Ryoko Ito,
Yukiko Hyakuta
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
Pages:
255-260
Received:
2 August 2015
Accepted:
11 August 2015
Published:
19 August 2015
Abstract: The nursing students have fewer opportunities to come into contact with children due to the declining birth rate in Japan. The objective of this study was to clarify the changing of the feelings of children and the image of nursing students about the medical institutes of pediatric before and after a pediatric nursing modules. We also aimed to identify related issues in education of pediatric nursing that need to be addressed in Japanese nursing education in order to facilitate faculty development. Students who had taken a 4-year nursing course (244 nursing students from one university) were asked to rate items on the Affection for Babies Scale (ABS; Hanazawa, 1992) and a questionnaire on their image of hospitals (clean, scary, it seems tough, an unknown world, etc.) created by the authors before 2nd-year modules and after 3rd-year modules. Informed consent was obtained from all students who agreed to participate. Analysis of 217 valid responses of students who took the survey both before and after the course was conducted. In response to the question regarding contact with children before the 2nd-year modules, showing that more than 70% of students had limited contact with children. Approximately 60% of the students answered that they “consciously watched children” after the 3rd-year modules. There was no significant difference in the mean of ABS scores before and after the course. While this course evoked a general interest in children, additional measures are needed to develop a course tailored to students with strong avoidance feelings towards children. Students’ image of hospitals as “scary” places and “an unknown world” therefore decreased, and answers of “it seems tough” and “I am unsure (how to interact with children)” increased as students’ image of hospitals improved to “friendly and helpful” as a result of this course. This suggested that students need psychological support for times when they actually come into contact with children and to teach child health nursing with a good relationship between the mentor and mentee at Japanese nursing education
Abstract: The nursing students have fewer opportunities to come into contact with children due to the declining birth rate in Japan. The objective of this study was to clarify the changing of the feelings of children and the image of nursing students about the medical institutes of pediatric before and after a pediatric nursing modules. We also aimed to iden...
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Effect of Nursing Intervention Guidelines on Nurses’ Role, Patients’ Needs, and Visual Problems Post Cataract Surgery
Nadia Mohamed Taha,
Nahla Ahmed Abd Elaziz
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
Pages:
261-269
Received:
19 June 2015
Accepted:
29 June 2015
Published:
3 September 2015
Abstract: In Egypt, cataract is the major cause of blindness of the population aged 65 years or older. Inadequate postoperative nursing care may lead to serious complications for the patient with cataract surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the use of nursing guidelines on nurses’ knowledge and practices and on their achievement of patients’ needs post cataract surgery. This quasi-experimental pre-post assessment study was carried out on 34 nurses working at the outpatient clinics and ophthalmology departments in El Ramad Hospital, Rod El Farag, Cairo, affiliated to Ministry of Health and 34 patients undergoing cataract surgery in the setting. Data collection tools were a self-administered questionnaire and an observation checklist. The researcher developed nursing guidelines based on analysis of the data collected in the assessment phase to provide nurses with guides for care of cataract patients after surgery. The evaluation of the guidelines’ effects on nurses' knowledge and practice, and consequently on patients' needs was carried out immediately after implementation (post-test), and 3 months after (follow-up). The results showed statistically significant improvements in nurses’ knowledge and practice at the post and follow-up tests (p<0.001), with statistically significant strong positive correlation (r=0.714) between them. Also, there were statistically significant improvements in all areas of patient needs after implementation (p<0.001). In multivariate analysis, the intervention was a statistically significant independent positive predictor of the improvement in nurses’ knowledge and practice, and of patients’ needs. In conclusion, implementing nursing guidelines for care of cataract patients after surgery is effective in inducing improvements in nurses’ related knowledge and practice, which better achievement of patients' needs. It is recommended that these guidelines be used in similar settings. Further research is proposed to investigate the effect of the implementation of these guidelines on decreasing the incidence of complications after the surgical technique.
Abstract: In Egypt, cataract is the major cause of blindness of the population aged 65 years or older. Inadequate postoperative nursing care may lead to serious complications for the patient with cataract surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the use of nursing guidelines on nurses’ knowledge and practices and on their achievement of p...
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Improving Knowledge and Attitude of Medical and Non-Medical Students at El Minia University Regarding Premarital Screening and Counseling
Hoda Abedel-Azim Mohamed,
Sahar Mansour Lamadah,
Azza Mohamed Hafez
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
Pages:
270-279
Received:
24 August 2015
Accepted:
1 September 2015
Published:
17 September 2015
Abstract: Background: Premarital screening is a worldwide activity that aims to diagnose and treat unrecognized disorders and reduce the transmission of diseases to couples and children, it is considered as the primary preventive approach for couples who planned for conception. Premarital counseling is offered to young couples on their way to marriage in order to guide, educate and prepare them for the establishment of a healthy family. Promotion and protection of adolescent females from reproductive health hazards are very essential because they are the future couples. Aim of the study: The aim of this study were to assess knowledge and attitude toward pre-marital screening and counseling among medical and non- medical female students at El Minia University and evaluating the effectiveness of educational program on improving the students' knowledge and attitude toward pre-marital screening and counseling. Subjects and Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used. It was conducted at two medical and two non-medical faculties at El Minia University. A convenient sample of 500 students enrolled in the above mentioned settings was recruited. Results It can be observed that, there was a statistical significant improvement regarding total knowledge and attitude. The total knowledge score increased from 32.3% to 54.0% among medical students and from 21.0% to 41.0% among non-medical students and the difference is statistically significant. In addition, the positive attitude increased from 54.7% to 66.0% among medical students and from 49.0% to 57.5% among non-medical students. The difference was statistically significant. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Although there was an improvement in the level of knowledge for all students in both groups after health education but they still had insufficient knowledge about premarital screening and counseling. While more than one half from each group expressed favorable and positive attitude toward premarital screening and counseling. Recommendations: On the light of these findings, it is recommended to conduct health education services about premarital screening among high schools and university students at El Minia governorate to increase the population awareness and influence their attitudes toward Premarital screening and counseling services.
Abstract: Background: Premarital screening is a worldwide activity that aims to diagnose and treat unrecognized disorders and reduce the transmission of diseases to couples and children, it is considered as the primary preventive approach for couples who planned for conception. Premarital counseling is offered to young couples on their way to marriage in ord...
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Gender Inclusiveness in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Programme in KwaZulu-Natal: Male Perspectives
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
Pages:
280-287
Received:
12 June 2015
Accepted:
19 June 2015
Published:
24 September 2015
Abstract: Background: Most developing and developed countries require PMTCT to preserve humanity and children’s survival. All dynamics around PMTCT implementation seek commitment from all stakeholders at different levels to ensure elimination of new HIV infections in children. In 2010, 48% of pregnant women living with HIV in low and middle income countries (716 500 of 1.49 million) received effective antiretroviral regimens excluding single dose nevarapine. An estimated 35% of pregnant women living with HIV in low and middle countries received an HIV test in 2010, up from 7% in 2005. HAART coverage has increased from 1.48 million infants born to mothers living with HIV to 32% to 42%. Objectives: The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the range of barriers and motivational factors for gender inclusiveness within the (Prevention of mother to child transmission) PMTCT programme in public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal as perceived by males. Methodology: A qualitative, descriptive, explorative study was conducted through individual interview of males until data saturation. Results: The findings of the study reveal that; males were not aware of their role in the prevention of mother to child transmission and did not feel comfortable to be in the mist of pregnant women. Conclusion: The study recommends intense male recruitment into PMTCT to ensure effective management of HIV in pregnancy and to prevent MTCT. This will ensure a holistic support needed by pregnant women on PMTCT.
Abstract: Background: Most developing and developed countries require PMTCT to preserve humanity and children’s survival. All dynamics around PMTCT implementation seek commitment from all stakeholders at different levels to ensure elimination of new HIV infections in children. In 2010, 48% of pregnant women living with HIV in low and middle income countries ...
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The Effect of Topical Application of Mother Milk on Separation of Umbilical Cord for Newborn Babies
Nehal A. Allam,
Wafa A. AL Megrin,
Amal M. Talat
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2015
Pages:
288-296
Received:
13 September 2015
Accepted:
29 September 2015
Published:
14 October 2015
Abstract: Global policy regarding optimal umbilical cord care to prevent neonatal illness is an active discussion among researchers and policy makers. The objective of the study is to identify the best available evidence regarding newborn umbilical cord care through, assessing the knowledge of mothers regarding best practice of umbilical cord care and monitoring the effect of both methods of topical mother milk application versus dry method on quickly separation time of umbilical cord stump of newborn babies. The study method is an experimental design. The study result showed that topical application of mother milk on the remaining part of the cord reduces the cord separation time and it can be used as an easy, cheap and noninvasive way for cord care.
Abstract: Global policy regarding optimal umbilical cord care to prevent neonatal illness is an active discussion among researchers and policy makers. The objective of the study is to identify the best available evidence regarding newborn umbilical cord care through, assessing the knowledge of mothers regarding best practice of umbilical cord care and monito...
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