Background Selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a digital camera or a camera phone held in the hand or supported by a selfie stick. Selfies are often shared on social networking services such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Aim This study aimed to assess the effect of selfie addiction on self-esteem, body image, and academic achievement among Faculty of Nursing students. Research design A descriptive correlational design was utilized to carry out this study. Setting This study was carried out at the Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, in Alsharkia Governorate. Sample 137 students were recruited for this study. Tools Five tools were utilized in this study: the sociodemographic data sheet, the selfie taking behavior scale, the self-esteem scale, the body image scale, and the academic achievement scale. Results Results denoted that the sociodemographic characteristics of students, age ranged between 18 and 24 years, about three-fourths of them were females and three-fourths of them reside in rural areas. Slightly more than one-third were third-year students, whereas more than one-third were from the medical surgical nursing specialty, more than two-third were single, and the majority of them had sufficient family income. Conclusion This study concluded that three-fourths of the participants belonged to acute level from selfie behavior and there were statistically significant relations between chronic selfie behavior level and like and causes for taking selfie. There were statistically insignificant differences between levels of selfie behavior and body image, academic achievement, and self-esteem of the studied group. Recommendations This study should be replicated using different settings and cultures with a large sample size to obtain stronger evidence of its important findings.
{"title":"Effect of selfie addiction on self-esteem, body image, and academic achievement among Faculty of Nursing students","authors":"Bothina Mohamed, Nashwa Abdel Karim","doi":"10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_5_19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_5_19","url":null,"abstract":"Background Selfie is a self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a digital camera or a camera phone held in the hand or supported by a selfie stick. Selfies are often shared on social networking services such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Aim This study aimed to assess the effect of selfie addiction on self-esteem, body image, and academic achievement among Faculty of Nursing students. Research design A descriptive correlational design was utilized to carry out this study. Setting This study was carried out at the Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, in Alsharkia Governorate. Sample 137 students were recruited for this study. Tools Five tools were utilized in this study: the sociodemographic data sheet, the selfie taking behavior scale, the self-esteem scale, the body image scale, and the academic achievement scale. Results Results denoted that the sociodemographic characteristics of students, age ranged between 18 and 24 years, about three-fourths of them were females and three-fourths of them reside in rural areas. Slightly more than one-third were third-year students, whereas more than one-third were from the medical surgical nursing specialty, more than two-third were single, and the majority of them had sufficient family income. Conclusion This study concluded that three-fourths of the participants belonged to acute level from selfie behavior and there were statistically significant relations between chronic selfie behavior level and like and causes for taking selfie. There were statistically insignificant differences between levels of selfie behavior and body image, academic achievement, and self-esteem of the studied group. Recommendations This study should be replicated using different settings and cultures with a large sample size to obtain stronger evidence of its important findings.","PeriodicalId":149497,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Nursing Journal","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127705906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background Family planning is currently one of the most successful development interventions, with likely benefits on maternal and child health outcomes, educational advances, economic development, and welfare. Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program in raising women’s knowledge and awareness about family planning methods in a rural area. Patients and methods Research design: a quasi-experimental research design (one group pre–posttest) was used. Settings: the study was carried out at primary health centers in Shebin Elkom district, Menoufia governorate, Egypt. Sample: a total of 150 married women of reproductive age who attended family planning clinics were recruited at convenience. Tools for data collection: tool I; an interviewing questionnaire that contained sociodemographic data and history. Tool II; pre–post knowledge test about family planning methods. Results There were highly statistically significant differences in women’s knowledge and awareness about family planning methods at the pre–posttest among the studied women, with P value less than 0.000. There was a significant correlation and statistically significant difference in the women’s total score and their ages at P value less than 0.05. Furthermore, there was a positive correlation between the total knowledge score of the women studied and their educational level. Conclusion An educational program significantly improves knowledge and awareness of women about all types of contraceptive methods. Recommendation: educational programs should be provided to all women about the safety and convenience of modern, long-term, reversible methods of contraception. Family planning counseling needs to be universally included in all clinics that focus on women health.
{"title":"Effectiveness of an educational program in raising women’s knowledge and awareness about family planning methods in a rural area","authors":"H. Eittah, H. Amer","doi":"10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_6_19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_6_19","url":null,"abstract":"Background Family planning is currently one of the most successful development interventions, with likely benefits on maternal and child health outcomes, educational advances, economic development, and welfare. Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program in raising women’s knowledge and awareness about family planning methods in a rural area. Patients and methods Research design: a quasi-experimental research design (one group pre–posttest) was used. Settings: the study was carried out at primary health centers in Shebin Elkom district, Menoufia governorate, Egypt. Sample: a total of 150 married women of reproductive age who attended family planning clinics were recruited at convenience. Tools for data collection: tool I; an interviewing questionnaire that contained sociodemographic data and history. Tool II; pre–post knowledge test about family planning methods. Results There were highly statistically significant differences in women’s knowledge and awareness about family planning methods at the pre–posttest among the studied women, with P value less than 0.000. There was a significant correlation and statistically significant difference in the women’s total score and their ages at P value less than 0.05. Furthermore, there was a positive correlation between the total knowledge score of the women studied and their educational level. Conclusion An educational program significantly improves knowledge and awareness of women about all types of contraceptive methods. Recommendation: educational programs should be provided to all women about the safety and convenience of modern, long-term, reversible methods of contraception. Family planning counseling needs to be universally included in all clinics that focus on women health.","PeriodicalId":149497,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Nursing Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115583653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background Effective interpersonal problem-solving skills have been identified as essential aspects for successful functioning in daily life and also for decreasing vulnerability to relapse. If patients with schizophrenia learn interpersonal problem - solving skills from a systematic method and successfully apply them in their daily life, the beliefs about their self- competence in handling interpersonal problems will develop and improve their self-esteem. Aim The study aimed to determine the effect of an interpersonal problem solving intervention on problem solving skills and self-esteem in patients with schizophrenia. Research design; randomization control trial design was applied. Setting The study was carried out in psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery center that was affiliated to Tanta University, Egypt. Subjects and method The participants of this study were forty patients with schizophrenia; they were divided randomly into control and study groups (twenty patients in each). Tools of study Interpersonal problem solving procedure and Rosenberg self-esteem scale. The interpersonal problem-solving intervention: It consisted of five stages on seven sessions, four timesa week for two weeks. Results There was a statistical significant improvement in the study group regarding their interpersonal problem solving skills and self- esteem as compares to the control group. Recommendation It is essential to apply this intervention with large sample and long duration, and also used in various mental health services and facilities as a rehabilitative intervention for patients with schizophrenia.
{"title":"Effect of an interpersonal problem solving intervention on problem solving skills and self-esteem in patients with schizophrenia","authors":"S. Abo-elyzeed, Souzan Harfush","doi":"10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_3_19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_3_19","url":null,"abstract":"Background Effective interpersonal problem-solving skills have been identified as essential aspects for successful functioning in daily life and also for decreasing vulnerability to relapse. If patients with schizophrenia learn interpersonal problem - solving skills from a systematic method and successfully apply them in their daily life, the beliefs about their self- competence in handling interpersonal problems will develop and improve their self-esteem. Aim The study aimed to determine the effect of an interpersonal problem solving intervention on problem solving skills and self-esteem in patients with schizophrenia. Research design; randomization control trial design was applied. Setting The study was carried out in psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery center that was affiliated to Tanta University, Egypt. Subjects and method The participants of this study were forty patients with schizophrenia; they were divided randomly into control and study groups (twenty patients in each). Tools of study Interpersonal problem solving procedure and Rosenberg self-esteem scale. The interpersonal problem-solving intervention: It consisted of five stages on seven sessions, four timesa week for two weeks. Results There was a statistical significant improvement in the study group regarding their interpersonal problem solving skills and self- esteem as compares to the control group. Recommendation It is essential to apply this intervention with large sample and long duration, and also used in various mental health services and facilities as a rehabilitative intervention for patients with schizophrenia.","PeriodicalId":149497,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Nursing Journal","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130454089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background The primary threat of angina is the higher probability of being exposed to cardiac arrest if not detected and diagnosed in time. If any type of angina is left ignored and untreated, it can lead to myocardial infarction at any stage thereafter. Aim To evaluate the effect of intervention guidelines on nursing performance regarding angina patients. Research design A quasi-experimental design was used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting The study was conducted in Cardiac Care Unit at Zagazig University Hospitals, Sharkia, Egypt. Patients and methods A convenient sample of 30 nurses working at CCU was recruited. Tools of data collection Two tools were used: a structured interview questionnaire, and an observational checklist. Results There was a lack in nurses’ knowledge about angina before intervention guidelines, with mean±SD of 1.1±0.30, which increased in postintervention and follow-up phases of intervention guidelines, with mean±SD of 1.96±0.18, with a statistically significant difference (P=0.000). Moreover, there was a lack in nurses’ practice before intervention guidelines, with mean±SD of 1.13±0.35, which increased in postintervention and follow-up phases of intervention guidelines, with mean±SD of 2.00±0.00 and 2.00±0.00, respectively, with a statistically significance difference (P=0.000). Conclusion Based on the results of the study, mean scores of nurses’ knowledge and practice were higher in postintervention and follow-up phases of nursing intervention guidelines. Recommendation Nurses should be trained firstly before they are allotted to working in CCU mainly to understanding how to deal with angina cases.
{"title":"Effect of intervention guidelines on nursing performance regarding patients with angina","authors":"M. Sakr, E. Metwaly, N. Taha","doi":"10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_4_19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_4_19","url":null,"abstract":"Background The primary threat of angina is the higher probability of being exposed to cardiac arrest if not detected and diagnosed in time. If any type of angina is left ignored and untreated, it can lead to myocardial infarction at any stage thereafter. Aim To evaluate the effect of intervention guidelines on nursing performance regarding angina patients. Research design A quasi-experimental design was used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting The study was conducted in Cardiac Care Unit at Zagazig University Hospitals, Sharkia, Egypt. Patients and methods A convenient sample of 30 nurses working at CCU was recruited. Tools of data collection Two tools were used: a structured interview questionnaire, and an observational checklist. Results There was a lack in nurses’ knowledge about angina before intervention guidelines, with mean±SD of 1.1±0.30, which increased in postintervention and follow-up phases of intervention guidelines, with mean±SD of 1.96±0.18, with a statistically significant difference (P=0.000). Moreover, there was a lack in nurses’ practice before intervention guidelines, with mean±SD of 1.13±0.35, which increased in postintervention and follow-up phases of intervention guidelines, with mean±SD of 2.00±0.00 and 2.00±0.00, respectively, with a statistically significance difference (P=0.000). Conclusion Based on the results of the study, mean scores of nurses’ knowledge and practice were higher in postintervention and follow-up phases of nursing intervention guidelines. Recommendation Nurses should be trained firstly before they are allotted to working in CCU mainly to understanding how to deal with angina cases.","PeriodicalId":149497,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Nursing Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116214783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background Oligohydramnios may increase the perinatal morbidity and mortality rate and is associated with adverse fetal outcomes. Aim The aim of this study was to assess the effect of oral versus intravenous fluid therapy on maternal and neonatal outcomes for women with oligohydramnios. Study design This was a quasi-experimental study model. Setting Th study was conducted at a high-risk pregnancy department at a specific private hospital in El-Mansoura City, Egypt. Participants and methods A purposive sample of 45 pregnant women with oligohydramnios was included in the study, and the women were divided equally into three groups, with 15 women per each group: the first group was administered intravenous (i.v.) isotonic solution, second group was administered i.v. hypotonic solution, and the third group was administered oral water. Data were collected during the period of 6 months from the first of December 2016 to the end of August 2017. Tools Four tools were used to conduct this study: maternal characteristics questionnaire, sonographic report for measuring amniotic fluid index (AFI) in oligohydramnios women before and after hydration, fluid chart, and maternal and neonatal assessment sheet. Results The AFI was significantly increased from 0.35±0.07 to 1.7±0.5 in the i.v. isotonic group whereas the AFI was significantly increased from 0.37±0.08 to 1.9±0.9 in the i.v. hypotonic group. Moreover, the AFI was more markedly increased from 0.37±0.07 to 2.7±0.8 in the oral water group. The maternal and neonatal outcomes did not differ significantly among the groups but were more markedly increased in the oral water group. Conclusion Oral hydration is as effective as intravenous hydration in significantly increasing the AFI in the third trimester oligohydramnios. The AFI was more markedly increased in the oral water. Maternal and neonatal outcomes did not differ significantly among the groups. Recommendations Oral hydration is recommended for pregnant women with oligohydramnios till delivery.
{"title":"The effect of oral versus intravenous fluid therapy on maternal and neonatal outcomes for women with oligohydramnios","authors":"Hala Ali, S. Ahmed","doi":"10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_43_17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_43_17","url":null,"abstract":"Background Oligohydramnios may increase the perinatal morbidity and mortality rate and is associated with adverse fetal outcomes. Aim The aim of this study was to assess the effect of oral versus intravenous fluid therapy on maternal and neonatal outcomes for women with oligohydramnios. Study design This was a quasi-experimental study model. Setting Th study was conducted at a high-risk pregnancy department at a specific private hospital in El-Mansoura City, Egypt. Participants and methods A purposive sample of 45 pregnant women with oligohydramnios was included in the study, and the women were divided equally into three groups, with 15 women per each group: the first group was administered intravenous (i.v.) isotonic solution, second group was administered i.v. hypotonic solution, and the third group was administered oral water. Data were collected during the period of 6 months from the first of December 2016 to the end of August 2017. Tools Four tools were used to conduct this study: maternal characteristics questionnaire, sonographic report for measuring amniotic fluid index (AFI) in oligohydramnios women before and after hydration, fluid chart, and maternal and neonatal assessment sheet. Results The AFI was significantly increased from 0.35±0.07 to 1.7±0.5 in the i.v. isotonic group whereas the AFI was significantly increased from 0.37±0.08 to 1.9±0.9 in the i.v. hypotonic group. Moreover, the AFI was more markedly increased from 0.37±0.07 to 2.7±0.8 in the oral water group. The maternal and neonatal outcomes did not differ significantly among the groups but were more markedly increased in the oral water group. Conclusion Oral hydration is as effective as intravenous hydration in significantly increasing the AFI in the third trimester oligohydramnios. The AFI was more markedly increased in the oral water. Maternal and neonatal outcomes did not differ significantly among the groups. Recommendations Oral hydration is recommended for pregnant women with oligohydramnios till delivery.","PeriodicalId":149497,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Nursing Journal","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122640961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background Women in health care represent an ancient and widespread profession. Violence against women is a pervasive violation of fundamental human rights of women. Pregnancy is a risk factor for increase in violence, especially in health care facilities. Research design A descriptive design was used in this study. Settings The study was conducted at Zagazig University Hospitals. Sample A convenience sample was used, including 231 pregnant health care workers (HCWs). A structured questionnaire sheet was constructed by the researchers to collect data of this study and included four parts. Tools The first part is a structured questionnaire constructed by the investigators to collect the data. The second part is the obstetric history. The third part is the information related to workplace violence assessment. The fourth part included maternal and neonatal assessment sheet. Results More than two-thirds (68.3%) of pregnant HCWs had been exposed to workplace violence. Pregnant HCWs working in most departments experienced violence, with highest frequency observed in the emergency department. Verbal violence (47.2%) was the most common form of violence followed by psychological (30.7%), physical (19.5%), and finally sexual violence (2.6%). Pregnant HCWs faced many maternal and fetal complications, with the complications of first and second stages of labor and fetal distress being 7.8 and 67.1%, respectively. Approximately 43.3% of pregnant HCWs were more likely to deliver by cesarean. However, 37.7% have premature rupture of membrane (PROM), and 27.7% have low-birth-weight, and 20.8% preterm births.. Conclusion Pregnant HCWs face many maternal and fetal complications because of violence, such as abortion, deterioration in the progress of labor, cesarean delivery, fetal distress, PROM, low-birth weight, and preterm birth. Recommendation Special attention should be directed to control violence against pregnant HCWs, especially those who have a history of exposure to violence.
{"title":"Workplace-related violence among pregnant health care workers","authors":"Eman Mohamed Elsabagh, H. Eittah","doi":"10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_22_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_22_18","url":null,"abstract":"Background Women in health care represent an ancient and widespread profession. Violence against women is a pervasive violation of fundamental human rights of women. Pregnancy is a risk factor for increase in violence, especially in health care facilities. Research design A descriptive design was used in this study. Settings The study was conducted at Zagazig University Hospitals. Sample A convenience sample was used, including 231 pregnant health care workers (HCWs). A structured questionnaire sheet was constructed by the researchers to collect data of this study and included four parts. Tools The first part is a structured questionnaire constructed by the investigators to collect the data. The second part is the obstetric history. The third part is the information related to workplace violence assessment. The fourth part included maternal and neonatal assessment sheet. Results More than two-thirds (68.3%) of pregnant HCWs had been exposed to workplace violence. Pregnant HCWs working in most departments experienced violence, with highest frequency observed in the emergency department. Verbal violence (47.2%) was the most common form of violence followed by psychological (30.7%), physical (19.5%), and finally sexual violence (2.6%). Pregnant HCWs faced many maternal and fetal complications, with the complications of first and second stages of labor and fetal distress being 7.8 and 67.1%, respectively. Approximately 43.3% of pregnant HCWs were more likely to deliver by cesarean. However, 37.7% have premature rupture of membrane (PROM), and 27.7% have low-birth-weight, and 20.8% preterm births.. Conclusion Pregnant HCWs face many maternal and fetal complications because of violence, such as abortion, deterioration in the progress of labor, cesarean delivery, fetal distress, PROM, low-birth weight, and preterm birth. Recommendation Special attention should be directed to control violence against pregnant HCWs, especially those who have a history of exposure to violence.","PeriodicalId":149497,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Nursing Journal","volume":"186 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122979604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background Nurses are one of the most diverse and largest workforces in the health-care system. Their work usually affects different concerns of their life. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of quality of working life (QoWL) on the psychological well-being (PWB) and marital adjustment among female nurses. Research design A descriptive-analytical study design was used to carry out this study. Setting This study was conducted at all maternal and child health centers in Zagazig City. Patients and methods A purposive sample composed of 208 female nurses who were working in the previously mentioned settings were recruited. Tools of data collection: four tools were used for data collection. They were the sociodemographic data sheet, the QoWL scale, Ryff’s PWB scales, and ENRICH marital satisfaction scale. Results The study results revealed that more than two-thirds of female nurses had a low QoWL and all of them had stress at their work. Majority of the studied nurses showed low level of PWB and marital adjustment. Also, there was positive correlation between QoWL, psychosocial well-being, and marital adjustment among female nurses with high statistical significance. Conclusion It was concluded that most of the studied samples had a low level of QoWL, PWB, and marital adjustment and there was statistically significant positive correlation between these variables. Recommendations This study recommended that further researches are needed to identify the predicted factors of low QoWL and factors that affect PWB and marital adjustment.
{"title":"Impact of quality of working life on the psychological well-being and marital adjustment among female nurses","authors":"S. Metwaly, Mona Mohamed El-Maksoud","doi":"10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_16_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_16_18","url":null,"abstract":"Background Nurses are one of the most diverse and largest workforces in the health-care system. Their work usually affects different concerns of their life. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of quality of working life (QoWL) on the psychological well-being (PWB) and marital adjustment among female nurses. Research design A descriptive-analytical study design was used to carry out this study. Setting This study was conducted at all maternal and child health centers in Zagazig City. Patients and methods A purposive sample composed of 208 female nurses who were working in the previously mentioned settings were recruited. Tools of data collection: four tools were used for data collection. They were the sociodemographic data sheet, the QoWL scale, Ryff’s PWB scales, and ENRICH marital satisfaction scale. Results The study results revealed that more than two-thirds of female nurses had a low QoWL and all of them had stress at their work. Majority of the studied nurses showed low level of PWB and marital adjustment. Also, there was positive correlation between QoWL, psychosocial well-being, and marital adjustment among female nurses with high statistical significance. Conclusion It was concluded that most of the studied samples had a low level of QoWL, PWB, and marital adjustment and there was statistically significant positive correlation between these variables. Recommendations This study recommended that further researches are needed to identify the predicted factors of low QoWL and factors that affect PWB and marital adjustment.","PeriodicalId":149497,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Nursing Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125744432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Backgroun Hospitalization and surgery are stressful events children face especially during the early years. Through play activities, children can reduce the level of preoperative anxiety and fear. Aim The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of selected play activities on preoperative anxiety level and fear among children undergoing abdominal surgeries. Sample A convenient sample of 50 school-age children undergoing abdominal surgeries participated in the current study. Design One-group pre–post-test time series quasi-experimental research design was used to achieve the aim of the current study. Setting The current study was conducted at the General Pediatric Surgical unit at Cairo University Specialized Pediatric Hospital. Tools Data were collected through the following tools: structured interview questionnaire, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC), and the Glasses Fear Scale (GFS). Results The results revealed that preoperative anxiety scores on STAIC and preoperative fear scores on GFS were lower among the studied children after using the selected play activities than before. A highly statistically significant difference was detected between total mean score of STAIC and GFS in the pretest and after the first, second, and third play sessions and at 30 min before surgery. Conclusion The current study concluded that the selected play activities were effective in reducing the level of anxiety and fear among children undergoing abdominal surgeries. Recommendations It was recommended that establishing preoperative play activities for children undergoing abdominal surgeries is essential for preparation of the child for surgery.
{"title":"Effect of selected play activities on preoperative anxiety level and fear among children undergoing abdominal surgeries","authors":"Asmaa Abd El-Moazen, S. Mohamed, M. Kereem","doi":"10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_2_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_2_18","url":null,"abstract":"Backgroun Hospitalization and surgery are stressful events children face especially during the early years. Through play activities, children can reduce the level of preoperative anxiety and fear. Aim The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of selected play activities on preoperative anxiety level and fear among children undergoing abdominal surgeries. Sample A convenient sample of 50 school-age children undergoing abdominal surgeries participated in the current study. Design One-group pre–post-test time series quasi-experimental research design was used to achieve the aim of the current study. Setting The current study was conducted at the General Pediatric Surgical unit at Cairo University Specialized Pediatric Hospital. Tools Data were collected through the following tools: structured interview questionnaire, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC), and the Glasses Fear Scale (GFS). Results The results revealed that preoperative anxiety scores on STAIC and preoperative fear scores on GFS were lower among the studied children after using the selected play activities than before. A highly statistically significant difference was detected between total mean score of STAIC and GFS in the pretest and after the first, second, and third play sessions and at 30 min before surgery. Conclusion The current study concluded that the selected play activities were effective in reducing the level of anxiety and fear among children undergoing abdominal surgeries. Recommendations It was recommended that establishing preoperative play activities for children undergoing abdominal surgeries is essential for preparation of the child for surgery.","PeriodicalId":149497,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Nursing Journal","volume":"63 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129237438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background Dengue fever (DF) is emerging as a serious global health problem. Nurses serve as the frontline health care workers who assist in the diagnosis and treatment of dengue and other febrile illnesses. Aim The aim of this article is to assess the effect of educational sessions about DF on nurse’s knowledge and attitude at Zagazig Fever Hospital. Patients and methods A quasi-experimental design was used in carrying out the study during the period from November 2017 to January 2018. The study was conducted in Zagazig Fever Hospital, Sharkia Governorate. The sample included 71 nurses (39 diploma nurses and 32 bachelor nurses), working at the outpatient and the emergency clinic according to the inclusion criteria. Two tools were used. Tool 1 was a questionnaire that consisted of two parts: part A was used to collect data relating to demographic characteristics of the nurses, whereas part B involved nurse’s knowledge about DF using a self-administered questionnaire. Tool 2 was a self-administered questionnaire that was designed to assess nurses’ attitude toward DF. Results The comparison of pretest and post-test scores of nurses’ knowledge and attitudes revealed highly statistically significant improvement (P<0.001), which justified the research hypotheses of educational sessions’ implementation. The total score of their knowledge increased from 9.9% in pre-implementation session to 87.3% 1 month after the implementation, and the total score of their attitudes increased from 60.6% before the sessions, to 91.5% 1 month after the sessions. Conclusion The post-test score was higher than the pretest score for both knowledge and attitudes of nurses regarding DF. Recommendations Primary prevention of infectious diseases like DF should be given priority, and education about it should be provided in fever hospitals, through in-service health educational training session to be provided to all nurses in the fever hospitals, especially the newly appointed ones before they start their work.
{"title":"Effect of educational sessions about dengue fever on nurse’s knowledge and attitude at Zagazig Fever Hospital","authors":"Gamalat M. Abd El-Ghany, S. Mahmoud","doi":"10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_18_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ENJ.ENJ_18_18","url":null,"abstract":"Background Dengue fever (DF) is emerging as a serious global health problem. Nurses serve as the frontline health care workers who assist in the diagnosis and treatment of dengue and other febrile illnesses. Aim The aim of this article is to assess the effect of educational sessions about DF on nurse’s knowledge and attitude at Zagazig Fever Hospital. Patients and methods A quasi-experimental design was used in carrying out the study during the period from November 2017 to January 2018. The study was conducted in Zagazig Fever Hospital, Sharkia Governorate. The sample included 71 nurses (39 diploma nurses and 32 bachelor nurses), working at the outpatient and the emergency clinic according to the inclusion criteria. Two tools were used. Tool 1 was a questionnaire that consisted of two parts: part A was used to collect data relating to demographic characteristics of the nurses, whereas part B involved nurse’s knowledge about DF using a self-administered questionnaire. Tool 2 was a self-administered questionnaire that was designed to assess nurses’ attitude toward DF. Results The comparison of pretest and post-test scores of nurses’ knowledge and attitudes revealed highly statistically significant improvement (P<0.001), which justified the research hypotheses of educational sessions’ implementation. The total score of their knowledge increased from 9.9% in pre-implementation session to 87.3% 1 month after the implementation, and the total score of their attitudes increased from 60.6% before the sessions, to 91.5% 1 month after the sessions. Conclusion The post-test score was higher than the pretest score for both knowledge and attitudes of nurses regarding DF. Recommendations Primary prevention of infectious diseases like DF should be given priority, and education about it should be provided in fever hospitals, through in-service health educational training session to be provided to all nurses in the fever hospitals, especially the newly appointed ones before they start their work.","PeriodicalId":149497,"journal":{"name":"Egyptian Nursing Journal","volume":"115 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122017576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-09-01DOI: 10.4103/2090-6021.248958
S. Hassanine, M. Hamza, E. Abdel-Hakeim
Background Urinary tract infection (UTI), the most common bacterial infections, affects humans throughout their life span. The more complicated UTI and the recurrent nature increase the risk of hospitalization by two-folds leading to economic stress on the patient. There is also an associated increase in morbidity and mortality. Aims The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of health guidelines on prevention and recurrence of UTI among diabetic patients. Sample The sample was a purposive one, which composed of 186 diabetic patients of both sexes. It included control and study groups of 93 patients each, with specific criteria. Design A quasi-experimental design was used to conduct the study. Setting This study was carried out in the urology outpatient clinic at the National Diabetic Institute, affiliated to Cairo University Hospitals. Tools Two tools were used for data collection: (a) an interviewing questionnaire for the diabetic patients concerning sociodemographic characteristics and medical-related data and (b) assessment tool of patient’s knowledge regarding preventive measure and care of UTI. Results The study showed that after the application of health guidelines, and follow-up for 1 year, the recurrence of UTI was seen in less than one-tenth of the study group compared with nearly one-third of the control group. Conclusion The results revealed a significant effect of health guidelines on prevention of recurrence of UTI among diabetic patients. Recommendations The findings of this study lead us to recommend conducting educational programs for the diabetic patient in the outpatient clinic to raise their awareness related to the preventive measures and care of UTI and design a simple illustrated booklet in Arabic language for them.
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