Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000210
F. Gilje
While it is well known that suicide prevention is often possible and that nurses often encounter persons at risk of suicide, of concern is that many nurses have little or no training in the critical life-saving skills of suicide prevention. This opinion paper responds to five critical questions concerning embedding understandings of suicide prevention in nursing education and nursing practice. Furthermore, it calls forth action among nurse educators and nurses involved in orientation to health care facilities and continuing education regarding embedding understandings of suicide prevention in nursing education and nursing practice.
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Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000215
C. B. Okuyan, Rabia Sohbet
Objective: This study is performed to determine the perspectives to violence of the newbie, Faculty of Education. Methods: 1116 students of Gaziantep University, Faculty of Education included in this study. Six hundred and eighty of them (61.1%) included to the study without sample selection. The survey form was applied in April-May 2011. Results: When the samples were analyzed; 57.6% of them were female, 46.5% of them were between 20-21 years old, 82,3% of students defined the violence as brute force and beating, 38.7 % of them defined as the most severe physical violence. 49.3% of the samples pointed out that women were exposed to violence. The students who thought that there was a great need to conduct seminars in their schools to increase the sensitivity against violence and stop the violence were 43.5% of samples and 57.4% of the students advised to educate families about children’s education to stop violence in family. There were statistically significant differences between source of violence and age groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: A statistically significant relationship was found between the age groups, measures to be taken to prevent domestic violence, the place people refer to and the severity of the violence (p<0.05).
{"title":"Faculty of Education Students' Perceptions of Violence","authors":"C. B. Okuyan, Rabia Sohbet","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000215","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: This study is performed to determine the perspectives to violence of the newbie, Faculty of Education. Methods: 1116 students of Gaziantep University, Faculty of Education included in this study. Six hundred and eighty of them (61.1%) included to the study without sample selection. The survey form was applied in April-May 2011. Results: When the samples were analyzed; 57.6% of them were female, 46.5% of them were between 20-21 years old, 82,3% of students defined the violence as brute force and beating, 38.7 % of them defined as the most severe physical violence. 49.3% of the samples pointed out that women were exposed to violence. The students who thought that there was a great need to conduct seminars in their schools to increase the sensitivity against violence and stop the violence were 43.5% of samples and 57.4% of the students advised to educate families about children’s education to stop violence in family. There were statistically significant differences between source of violence and age groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: A statistically significant relationship was found between the age groups, measures to be taken to prevent domestic violence, the place people refer to and the severity of the violence (p<0.05).","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000215","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70316372","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 : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000221
C. Neyoshi
Purpose: To explore forms of support by public health nurses to parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), tailored to the level of parental acceptance of the disorder and local characteristics Methods and design: Descriptive qualitative study was undertaken. Sample: Nine public health nurses who were providing support to parents of children with ASD participated. Measurements: Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Analysis of the data identified two themes: (1) current situations of children with ASD, their parents and family, and (2) forms of public health nurses’ support for those parents. Results: Situations of the children, their parents and family included: (1) parental recognition of signs of ASD in their children, and (2) current levels of parenting support. Forms of public health nurses’ support included: (1) building support systems to assist parental acceptance, (2) support before the parents recognize their children’s ASD, (3) support while the children are using support centers, (4) assistance to enable ongoing support. Conclusion: Providing support tailored to local characteristics and parents’ values leads to building support systems that help parental acceptance. Educating parents to recognize signs of ASD, mentoring junior nurses, and intervention based on an understanding of the whole family are also important. Citation: Neyoshi C (2018) Public Health Nurses’ Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their Parents, Tailored to the Level of Parental Acceptance and Local Characteristics. J Comm Pub Health Nursing 4: 221. doi:10.4172/2471-9846.1000221
{"title":"Public Health Nurses' Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their Parents, Tailored to the Level of Parental Acceptance and Local Characteristics","authors":"C. Neyoshi","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000221","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To explore forms of support by public health nurses to parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), tailored to the level of parental acceptance of the disorder and local characteristics Methods and design: Descriptive qualitative study was undertaken. Sample: Nine public health nurses who were providing support to parents of children with ASD participated. Measurements: Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Analysis of the data identified two themes: (1) current situations of children with ASD, their parents and family, and (2) forms of public health nurses’ support for those parents. Results: Situations of the children, their parents and family included: (1) parental recognition of signs of ASD in their children, and (2) current levels of parenting support. Forms of public health nurses’ support included: (1) building support systems to assist parental acceptance, (2) support before the parents recognize their children’s ASD, (3) support while the children are using support centers, (4) assistance to enable ongoing support. Conclusion: Providing support tailored to local characteristics and parents’ values leads to building support systems that help parental acceptance. Educating parents to recognize signs of ASD, mentoring junior nurses, and intervention based on an understanding of the whole family are also important. Citation: Neyoshi C (2018) Public Health Nurses’ Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their Parents, Tailored to the Level of Parental Acceptance and Local Characteristics. J Comm Pub Health Nursing 4: 221. doi:10.4172/2471-9846.1000221","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000221","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70316397","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 : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000209
Syed Babar Ali, Iffat Ambreen, M. Shah.
Objective: The main objective of the study was to measure the nutritional status of under five years of age children of scattered settlement in Tehsil Takht Bhai.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Tehsil Takht Bhai. All the children under 5 years of age were included in the study. The study population was the scattered settlements of Tehsil Takht Bhai. All children from 6-60 months were included in the study.Results: Data has showed that 26.7% population was malnourished in Takht Bhai community that was an alarming figure. The prevalence of malnutrition was very high in female as compare to male. In males the prevalence was 28%, while in females the prevalence was almost 42%.There is a positive association between malnutrition and different study variables.Conclusion: It was concluded that nutritional status of under five children was not satisfactory. The association of nutritional status with the mother’s working status shows that the prevalence of malnourished and border line children is very high in children whose mother were working. The prevalence of malnutrition is very high in children whose birth weight was low than those having normal birth weight.
{"title":"Nutritional Status and Determinants of Malnutrition of Under Five Years of Age Children in Scattered Settlement of Tehsil Takht Bhai, Mardan, Pakistan","authors":"Syed Babar Ali, Iffat Ambreen, M. Shah.","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000209","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The main objective of the study was to measure the nutritional status of under five years of age children of scattered settlement in Tehsil Takht Bhai.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Tehsil Takht Bhai. All the children under 5 years of age were included in the study. The study population was the scattered settlements of Tehsil Takht Bhai. All children from 6-60 months were included in the study.Results: Data has showed that 26.7% population was malnourished in Takht Bhai community that was an alarming figure. The prevalence of malnutrition was very high in female as compare to male. In males the prevalence was 28%, while in females the prevalence was almost 42%.There is a positive association between malnutrition and different study variables.Conclusion: It was concluded that nutritional status of under five children was not satisfactory. The association of nutritional status with the mother’s working status shows that the prevalence of malnourished and border line children is very high in children whose mother were working. The prevalence of malnutrition is very high in children whose birth weight was low than those having normal birth weight.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000209","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70315976","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 : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000211
M. Robinson, J. Mole, Reese Hiller, J. Swenson, A. Harrington
This article highlights a holistic approach to supporting academic progression for nurses in an online RN to BSN program. Academic progression for RN to BSN students is supported by an interprofessional team composed of an Outreach Coordinator, Admission Counselor, Academic Advisor and Faculty Director. The interprofessional model is a specific set of strategies used by one program to support the student from the initial point of contact with the College through successful completion of the BSN degree. An emphasis is placed on understanding the unique needs and goals of the students in the program which is designed for nurses who are currently working in a variety of practice settings. Specific team member responsibilities and collaborative strategies that are integrated across the student’s experience are discussed. Student feedback serves as a primary source for evaluating the program. A sampling of student feedback is included in the article that demonstrates a high level of satisfaction with the holistic approach including (a) the availability of their advisors (b) individualized degree planning, and (c) a supportive presence provided by their advisor during the program.
{"title":"Holistic Academic Progression for Nurses: An Interprofessional Model","authors":"M. Robinson, J. Mole, Reese Hiller, J. Swenson, A. Harrington","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000211","url":null,"abstract":"This article highlights a holistic approach to supporting academic progression for nurses in an online RN to BSN program. Academic progression for RN to BSN students is supported by an interprofessional team composed of an Outreach Coordinator, Admission Counselor, Academic Advisor and Faculty Director. The interprofessional model is a specific set of strategies used by one program to support the student from the initial point of contact with the College through successful completion of the BSN degree. An emphasis is placed on understanding the unique needs and goals of the students in the program which is designed for nurses who are currently working in a variety of practice settings. Specific team member responsibilities and collaborative strategies that are integrated across the student’s experience are discussed. Student feedback serves as a primary source for evaluating the program. A sampling of student feedback is included in the article that demonstrates a high level of satisfaction with the holistic approach including (a) the availability of their advisors (b) individualized degree planning, and (c) a supportive presence provided by their advisor during the program.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000211","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70316026","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 : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000222
C. Nsiah-Asamoah, J. Ayensu, K. Owusu
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Pub Date : 2017-10-31DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000201
J. K. Wong, Ocean R. Berg, L. Williams, D. Beetham, Maya J. Vasquez, Elizabeth Zamboldi-Moore
Pilot continuing education program between Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse Home visitors and Hilltop High School for pregnant and parenting teenage girls.
护士-家庭伙伴关系护士家访和山顶高中之间的继续教育试点项目，为怀孕和养育子女的少女提供服务。
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Pub Date : 2017-10-25DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000200
Ghadah Daef, T. Naidoo, J. Moodley
Background: The high incidence of post-partum haemorrage (PPH) in South Africa draws into question the knowledge and practice of HCPs with regard to AMTSL. Hence we carried out this assessment of HCPs knowledge and practice of AMTSL in the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Area (PMB). Aim: To evaluate HCP’s knowledge and practice of AMTSL in the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Area and to determine if AMTSL is being correctly implemented. Method: A cross sectional questionnaire based survey of 280 HCPs involved in maternity services, at a tertiary, regional and district hospital and 3 clinics. Results: 94% of questionnaires were completed by HCPs, 52.2% being midwives and 47.8% doctors. 71.2% of midwives and 71.1% of the doctors defined AMTSL according to the FIGO/WHO definition, with 93% of midwives and 91.9% of doctors practising AMTSL. Manual removal of the placenta was incorrectly listed as a part of AMTSL by 60.3% of midwives and 50.5% of the doctors. 64% of midwives and 42.3% of doctors incorrectly thought that the routine administration of a uterotonic agent was part of expectant management of the third stage of labour (EMTSL). Early cord clamping was practised by 69% of midwives and 73.8% of doctors, while 92% of midwives and 82.8% of doctors delivered the placenta by controlled cord traction. At caesarean delivery 65% of obstetric doctors and 87% of anaesthetic doctors use oxytocin (as a combination dose of intravenous bolus and infusion). Conclusion: This study highlights that while there is a deficiency in the knowledge and practice of the HCPs with regard to AMTSL in our setting, the majority do practise AMTSL, with most of the recommended components being implemented.
{"title":"An Audit of the Knowledge and Practice of the Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor in a Resource Constrained Setting","authors":"Ghadah Daef, T. Naidoo, J. Moodley","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000200","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The high incidence of post-partum haemorrage (PPH) in South Africa draws into question the knowledge and practice of HCPs with regard to AMTSL. Hence we carried out this assessment of HCPs knowledge and practice of AMTSL in the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Area (PMB). Aim: To evaluate HCP’s knowledge and practice of AMTSL in the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Area and to determine if AMTSL is being correctly implemented. Method: A cross sectional questionnaire based survey of 280 HCPs involved in maternity services, at a tertiary, regional and district hospital and 3 clinics. Results: 94% of questionnaires were completed by HCPs, 52.2% being midwives and 47.8% doctors. 71.2% of midwives and 71.1% of the doctors defined AMTSL according to the FIGO/WHO definition, with 93% of midwives and 91.9% of doctors practising AMTSL. Manual removal of the placenta was incorrectly listed as a part of AMTSL by 60.3% of midwives and 50.5% of the doctors. 64% of midwives and 42.3% of doctors incorrectly thought that the routine administration of a uterotonic agent was part of expectant management of the third stage of labour (EMTSL). Early cord clamping was practised by 69% of midwives and 73.8% of doctors, while 92% of midwives and 82.8% of doctors delivered the placenta by controlled cord traction. At caesarean delivery 65% of obstetric doctors and 87% of anaesthetic doctors use oxytocin (as a combination dose of intravenous bolus and infusion). Conclusion: This study highlights that while there is a deficiency in the knowledge and practice of the HCPs with regard to AMTSL in our setting, the majority do practise AMTSL, with most of the recommended components being implemented.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000200","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44086464","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 : 2017-09-11DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000194
J. Anene, Ezenduka Pauline Ojinaka, E. Ndie
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and variables influencing pre-marital sex among secondary school adolescents in Anambra State of Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among secondary school adolescents in Anambra State. Data was collected using a pre-tested, structured, self-administered questionnaire. Respondents were selected using a multistage sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection in the study was the Secondary School Student Sex Variables Questionnaire (SSSVQ) which was constructed by the researcher. A total of 955 respondents were surveyed. More than half of the respondents (54.8%) are aged between 14 and 17 years of age. The prevalence of pre-marital sex among the respondents was 66.6%. Among the 636 respondents who have had pre-marital sex, 500 (78.6%) were males, while 136 (21.4%) were females (X2=0.010, df=1, p=0.010). It was concluded that that the incidence of pre-marital sex among secondary school adolescents is high. It was recommended that Nurses who are in charge of school health clinics should counsel the adolescents on the dangers of pre-marital sex and also provide them with skills to be able to take the right decisions and parents and guardians should re-examine and sharpen their parenting skills with a view to instilling the desired strong moral and disciplinary attitudes in the youths.
{"title":"Variables Influencing Premarital Sex among Secondary School Adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria","authors":"J. Anene, Ezenduka Pauline Ojinaka, E. Ndie","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000194","url":null,"abstract":"This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and variables influencing pre-marital sex among secondary school adolescents in Anambra State of Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among secondary school adolescents in Anambra State. Data was collected using a pre-tested, structured, self-administered questionnaire. Respondents were selected using a multistage sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection in the study was the Secondary School Student Sex Variables Questionnaire (SSSVQ) which was constructed by the researcher. A total of 955 respondents were surveyed. More than half of the respondents (54.8%) are aged between 14 and 17 years of age. The prevalence of pre-marital sex among the respondents was 66.6%. Among the 636 respondents who have had pre-marital sex, 500 (78.6%) were males, while 136 (21.4%) were females (X2=0.010, df=1, p=0.010). It was concluded that that the incidence of pre-marital sex among secondary school adolescents is high. It was recommended that Nurses who are in charge of school health clinics should counsel the adolescents on the dangers of pre-marital sex and also provide them with skills to be able to take the right decisions and parents and guardians should re-examine and sharpen their parenting skills with a view to instilling the desired strong moral and disciplinary attitudes in the youths.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000194","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47202720","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 : 2017-08-31DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000182
S. Hassanein, E. Hassan, H. Mustafa, Khawlah Mohammed A Alnaim Sn, Nashwa Mohammed Al Dossari Sn
Background: Knowing incidence for, breast cancer, co-morbidities, diagnosis and treatment methods given a strategic approach for community awareness and rapid management. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized. Total of 183 confirmed breast cancer female patients from 2007-2014 were included but the available reviewed cases were 120. Females with any other type of cancer and any breast cancer (BC) case before 2007 were excluded. IRB approvals have been obtained. Results: Overall result showed that age of Breast cancer female patients ranged from 40-60 with mean (51.9 ± 14.4). The overall mean of Body Mass Index was (31.1 ± 07.6). The most common comorbidities associated with Breast Cancer females were diabetes, hypertension and heart disease (49.1%; 48.2% and 18.9%). Most Breast Cancer cases were diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma (79.3%). 48% of the discovered tumor was dominating in the left side of the breast (48.3%). 54.1% of BC females were diagnosed with a tumor size of 2-5cm (T2). 39.4% of BC cases were diagnosed as grade III. Most of the cases (80%) in 2007 were positive human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) but it decreased to 27.3% positive cases in 2014. The disease manifestations were a mass in the breast -lump (98.2%), pain (98.2%) and lymph node involvement (66.4%).The first line of treatment used for those patients included mastectomy (79.6%), chemotherapy (67.9%), radiation (34.0%) and hormonal (15.0%). Conclusion: Current study support and validate the scientific body of knowledge about BC in Saudi Arabia. Each year, the incidence rates increase specially for age above 50. According to Body Mass Index values, there were indications that the cases were obese. Diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease were the common co-morbidities among females with Breast Cancer. Cases of BC were managed by more than one approach such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal treatment.
{"title":"Retrospective Study Assessing Breast Cancer Occurrence and its Risk Factors among Females at Al Ahsa","authors":"S. Hassanein, E. Hassan, H. Mustafa, Khawlah Mohammed A Alnaim Sn, Nashwa Mohammed Al Dossari Sn","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000182","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Knowing incidence for, breast cancer, co-morbidities, diagnosis and treatment methods given a strategic approach for community awareness and rapid management. \u0000Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized. Total of 183 confirmed breast cancer female patients from 2007-2014 were included but the available reviewed cases were 120. Females with any other type of cancer and any breast cancer (BC) case before 2007 were excluded. IRB approvals have been obtained. \u0000Results: Overall result showed that age of Breast cancer female patients ranged from 40-60 with mean (51.9 ± 14.4). The overall mean of Body Mass Index was (31.1 ± 07.6). The most common comorbidities associated with Breast Cancer females were diabetes, hypertension and heart disease (49.1%; 48.2% and 18.9%). Most Breast Cancer cases were diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma (79.3%). 48% of the discovered tumor was dominating in the left side of the breast (48.3%). 54.1% of BC females were diagnosed with a tumor size of 2-5cm (T2). 39.4% of BC cases were diagnosed as grade III. Most of the cases (80%) in 2007 were positive human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) but it decreased to 27.3% positive cases in 2014. The disease manifestations were a mass in the breast -lump (98.2%), pain (98.2%) and lymph node involvement (66.4%).The first line of treatment used for those patients included mastectomy (79.6%), chemotherapy (67.9%), radiation (34.0%) and hormonal (15.0%). \u0000Conclusion: Current study support and validate the scientific body of knowledge about BC in Saudi Arabia. Each year, the incidence rates increase specially for age above 50. According to Body Mass Index values, there were indications that the cases were obese. Diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease were the common co-morbidities among females with Breast Cancer. Cases of BC were managed by more than one approach such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormonal treatment.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000182","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47290457","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}
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