Pub Date : 2017-04-20DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000168
G. Hobbs, Dawn M. Aycock
Objective: To explore the feasibility of screening for perceived stress, perceived racism, and provision of transcendental meditation education in hypertensive African American men receiving care at a community health clinic. Design and sample: An exploratory-descriptive pilot project was conducted with 21 African American men. Measures: Surveys were used to measure levels of perceived stress and perceived racism. Educational materials on transcendental meditation were offered. A study evaluation survey was completed. Results: Participants ranged in age from 37 to 58 years old. Perceived stress scores were high (M=21, ± 9.5) and perceived lifetime exposure to racism scores were low (M=20.3, ± 19.2). The majority (81%) felt that it was important to screen for stress and 57% would use evidence-based coping if education was offered. Conclusion: Screening for perceived stress in hypertensive African American men and educating them about the relationships between perceived racism, stress and hypertension, may be a feasible option to potentially help them to manage their blood pressure. Further exploration to determine if and how transcendental meditation can be implemented through community health clinics is needed.
{"title":"Screening for Perceived Stress and Racism in Hypertensive African American Men in a Community Health Setting","authors":"G. Hobbs, Dawn M. Aycock","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000168","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To explore the feasibility of screening for perceived stress, perceived racism, and provision of transcendental meditation education in hypertensive African American men receiving care at a community health clinic. Design and sample: An exploratory-descriptive pilot project was conducted with 21 African American men. Measures: Surveys were used to measure levels of perceived stress and perceived racism. Educational materials on transcendental meditation were offered. A study evaluation survey was completed. Results: Participants ranged in age from 37 to 58 years old. Perceived stress scores were high (M=21, ± 9.5) and perceived lifetime exposure to racism scores were low (M=20.3, ± 19.2). The majority (81%) felt that it was important to screen for stress and 57% would use evidence-based coping if education was offered. Conclusion: Screening for perceived stress in hypertensive African American men and educating them about the relationships between perceived racism, stress and hypertension, may be a feasible option to potentially help them to manage their blood pressure. Further exploration to determine if and how transcendental meditation can be implemented through community health clinics is needed.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000168","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47849249","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 : 2017-04-18DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000167
Duygu Koyuncu Irmak
Finding ways to bring new therapies for rare diseases to patients in a timely manner, effectively and affordably is an important public health challenge. The key concern for decision makers in the health authorities for all medicinal products including Orphan Drugs is that the treatment demonstrates efficacy through “substantial evidence” from adequate, well-planned, well-controlled clinical trials A successful clinical development programs in rare diseases starts with a tailored approach to ensure the right methodology is employed for the target rare disease therapy. The research methodology needs to be evaluated specifically for each rare disease and the target therapy in the light of all available scientific knowledge by all experts acting in all stakeholders.
{"title":"Orphan Drugs: Getting Arms around Rare Diseases","authors":"Duygu Koyuncu Irmak","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000167","url":null,"abstract":"Finding ways to bring new therapies for rare diseases to patients in a timely manner, effectively and affordably is an important public health challenge. The key concern for decision makers in the health authorities for all medicinal products including Orphan Drugs is that the treatment demonstrates efficacy through “substantial evidence” from adequate, well-planned, well-controlled clinical trials \u0000A successful clinical development programs in rare diseases starts with a tailored approach to ensure the right methodology is employed for the target rare disease therapy. The research methodology needs to be evaluated specifically for each rare disease and the target therapy in the light of all available scientific knowledge by all experts acting in all stakeholders.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000167","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42611504","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 : 2017-04-05DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000166
W. Elarousy, Wejdan Shaqiqi
Background: Physical abuse is defined as the intentional use of physical force against a child that can lead to harm for the child’s health, survival and development. Hitting, beating, kicking, shaking, biting, burning, poisoning and suffocating are forms of physical abuse. Physical abuse was predicted to negatively affect children’s academic and behavioral adjustment. Physically abused school age children continued to function more poorly than their nonmaltreated peers on a variety of academic and socio-emotional measures. They having lower grades, showed less academic engagement, more social skills deficits, and lower ego resiliency than non-maltreated comparison children. Aim of the study: The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of physical abuse on academic achievement among secondary school female students in Jeddah. Research question: Is there relationship between physical abuse and academic achievement among secondary school female students? Methods: The study was conducted at two female secondary school students in Jeddah – Saudi Arabia. Two hundred female students in secondary school in Jeddah were recruited for the study using non probability “convenience” sampling technique. A descriptive design was used. A structured self-reported questionnaire was developed by the researcher, after reviewing of the literature. The questionnaire was tested for validity and necessary modifications were done. Reliability was 0.813 by using Cronbach’s Alpha test. Results: It was found that 29% of participates reported that they were physically abused. About two third of participates who reported any forms of physical abuse have GPA less than 85% compared with about one third participates who reported that they never been abused have GPA less than 85% and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.001). Furthermore, the mean GPA of physically abused participants was 83.07±8.02 compared with 88.19 ± 9.13 for non-physically abused participants and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.001). Conclusion and recommendation: In summary, physical abuse is a worldwide problem that needs action from all community sectors. The findings of the current study support that there is a negative impact of physical abuse on children’s academic achievement. Identify and support abused children with poor academic achievement are needed. Pediatric nurse and school nurse should be trained about identification of physically abused children. Children’s rights in Islam and convention on the rights of children should be included in the school curriculum.
{"title":"Effect of Physical Abuse on Academic Achievement among Secondary School Female Students in Jeddah","authors":"W. Elarousy, Wejdan Shaqiqi","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000166","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Physical abuse is defined as the intentional use of physical force against a child that can lead to harm for the child’s health, survival and development. Hitting, beating, kicking, shaking, biting, burning, poisoning and suffocating are forms of physical abuse. Physical abuse was predicted to negatively affect children’s academic and behavioral adjustment. Physically abused school age children continued to function more poorly than their nonmaltreated peers on a variety of academic and socio-emotional measures. They having lower grades, showed less academic engagement, more social skills deficits, and lower ego resiliency than non-maltreated comparison children. \u0000Aim of the study: The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of physical abuse on academic achievement among secondary school female students in Jeddah. \u0000Research question: Is there relationship between physical abuse and academic achievement among secondary school female students? \u0000Methods: The study was conducted at two female secondary school students in Jeddah – Saudi Arabia. Two hundred female students in secondary school in Jeddah were recruited for the study using non probability “convenience” sampling technique. A descriptive design was used. A structured self-reported questionnaire was developed by the researcher, after reviewing of the literature. The questionnaire was tested for validity and necessary modifications were done. Reliability was 0.813 by using Cronbach’s Alpha test. \u0000Results: It was found that 29% of participates reported that they were physically abused. About two third of participates who reported any forms of physical abuse have GPA less than 85% compared with about one third participates who reported that they never been abused have GPA less than 85% and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.001). Furthermore, the mean GPA of physically abused participants was 83.07±8.02 compared with 88.19 ± 9.13 for non-physically abused participants and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.001). \u0000Conclusion and recommendation: In summary, physical abuse is a worldwide problem that needs action from all community sectors. The findings of the current study support that there is a negative impact of physical abuse on children’s academic achievement. Identify and support abused children with poor academic achievement are needed. Pediatric nurse and school nurse should be trained about identification of physically abused children. Children’s rights in Islam and convention on the rights of children should be included in the school curriculum.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000166","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48448255","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 : 2017-03-22DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000165
Malloy Dc, Sevigny P, Fahey McCarthy E, Lee Y, Liu P, Murakami M, Walsh A, Hadjistavropoulos T
To suggest that the nursing landscape is complex is a profound understatement. As nurses care for patients in a continuum of health, they are also confronted with the personal demands of their own value systems and religious belief systems in tandem with values and culture of the hospital. In an effort to shed some light on this complexity, this international study of nurses from four nations explored the relationship between religiosity and ethical ideology. The findings indicate that while there was no significant association between religiosity and ideology, nurses’ religiosity, ethical idealism, and ethical relativism differ as a function of country/culture. Future research can investigate whether these differences manifest themselves in behaviour.
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Pub Date : 2017-03-13DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000164
G. C. S. Sette, Ana Márcia Tenório de Souza Cavalcanti, M. Coriolano, G. A. P. Silva, M. E. Motta, L. S. D. Lima
Aim: To analyse the effect on the quality of life of children with chronic functional constipation when performing educational intervention on mothers, using the technique of focus groups, in a prospective randomized trial. Method: This study was conducted on the paediatric gastroenterology clinic of the teaching hospital of the Federal University of Pernambuco, from November 2012 to May 2013. A prospective study of educational intervention in health was applied on two randomized groups (experimental and control) that was formed from a sample of 55 participants according to the Rome III criteria. Mothers from the experimental group participated of a focus group that used active methods of teaching and learning in order to elucidate the biopsychosocial issues surrounding constipation. Children from both groups kept the usual treatment held by the paediatric gastroenterologist during the monthly medical visits. In order to measure the primary outcome - quality of life - the questionnaire PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scales was applied to both groups before and after the intervention. The data related to clinical parameters and quality of life of participants before and after the intervention were analytically compared in both groups with the significance level p ≤ 0.05. Results: This study included 55 mothers of children and adolescents with disorders of defecation, 11 in the educational intervention group and 44 in the control group. After monitoring the mothers that participated in focus groups for six months, the outcome quality of life was represented by a total score of 89.13, whilst the total score before the intervention was 78,26 (p=0,00). Conclusion: The quality of life of patients with functional constipation improved after the intervention. Therefore, the educational intervention on focus groups with mothers configure a therapeutic alternative to patients and families living with defecation disorders.
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Pub Date : 2017-03-13DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000163
Loc X. Nguyen, Thu-Hang T. Ho
Fetal age and weight estimation plays an important role in pregnant treatments. There are many estimate formulas created by combination of statistics and obstetrics. However, such formulas give optimal estimation if and only if they are applied into specified community. We proposed a so-called Phoebe framework that supports scientists to find out most accurate formulas with regard to the community where scientists do their research. Now we compose this paper that focuses on using Phoebe framework to derive optimal formulas from experimental results. In other words, this paper is an evaluation of Phoebe framework.
{"title":"Experimental Results of Phoebe Framework: Optimal Formulas for Estimating Fetus Weight and Age","authors":"Loc X. Nguyen, Thu-Hang T. Ho","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000163","url":null,"abstract":"Fetal age and weight estimation plays an important role in pregnant treatments. There are many estimate formulas created by combination of statistics and obstetrics. However, such formulas give optimal estimation if and only if they are applied into specified community. We proposed a so-called Phoebe framework that supports scientists to find out most accurate formulas with regard to the community where scientists do their research. Now we compose this paper that focuses on using Phoebe framework to derive optimal formulas from experimental results. In other words, this paper is an evaluation of Phoebe framework.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000163","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46535736","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 : 2017-02-28DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000160
Thiwawan Thepha, D. Marais, J. Bell, Somjit Muangpin
The six months exclusive breastfeeding rate in Thailand has decreased from 15.1 % in 2009 to 12.3 % in 2013. It is important to identify what the facilitators and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in Thailand. This narrative review aimed to identify facilitators and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in Thailand. A narrative review was conducted by searching through the following data bases: Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Google scholar and Thai journal online between 2001 to the fourth week of September 2016. Searching terms are exclusive breastfeeding and Thailand. Inclusion criteria were that they focused on facilitators and barriers of exclusive breastfeeding - specifically relating to Thailand in all languages. Exclusion criteria were studies which not related with facilitators and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in Thailand. Narrative data extraction was conducted, with data analyzed thematically. The result revealed that 74 studies were thematically analyzed using five identified themes: mother factor, family support, situation and social context, infant factor, and healthcare profession and healthcare service. Conclusion: The factors described in the study are corroborated by international findings. In difference context, identifying specific practical guideline based on the themes identified, in order to make suggestions amid policy planning for the promotion, protection, and support of exclusive breastfeeding in Thailand, is now in deed of exploration.
{"title":"Facilitators and Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding in Thailand: A Narrative Review","authors":"Thiwawan Thepha, D. Marais, J. Bell, Somjit Muangpin","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000160","url":null,"abstract":"The six months exclusive breastfeeding rate in Thailand has decreased from 15.1 % in 2009 to 12.3 % in 2013. It is important to identify what the facilitators and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in Thailand. This narrative review aimed to identify facilitators and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in Thailand. A narrative review was conducted by searching through the following data bases: Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Google scholar and Thai journal online between 2001 to the fourth week of September 2016. Searching terms are exclusive breastfeeding and Thailand. Inclusion criteria were that they focused on facilitators and barriers of exclusive breastfeeding - specifically relating to Thailand in all languages. Exclusion criteria were studies which not related with facilitators and barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in Thailand. Narrative data extraction was conducted, with data analyzed thematically. The result revealed that 74 studies were thematically analyzed using five identified themes: mother factor, family support, situation and social context, infant factor, and healthcare profession and healthcare service. Conclusion: The factors described in the study are corroborated by international findings. In difference context, identifying specific practical guideline based on the themes identified, in order to make suggestions amid policy planning for the promotion, protection, and support of exclusive breastfeeding in Thailand, is now in deed of exploration.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000160","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47901637","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 : 2017-02-28DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000162
Marcella Kelly, M. Millar
This explorative discussion of the literature explores transitional and developmental theory focusing on adolescence and the transition to parenthood. The concept of the emergent adult is explored in the context of teenage parenthood transition. Similar to the emergent adult the teenage parent proactively choose their life course options that incorporates securing social resources and future positions. The transitional process moving from adolescence to adulthood is expedited for the teenage parent. In hastening this transitional developmental phase teenage parents are propelled into the role of emergent adult. Awareness by community healthcare professionals of the challenges teenage parents face with regards to transitional processes moving from adolescent to the adult role of parent should be considered in effectively supporting these young parents.
{"title":"Exploring Adolescence and Parenthood: A Transitional Life Stage and Abrupt Life Change","authors":"Marcella Kelly, M. Millar","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000162","url":null,"abstract":"This explorative discussion of the literature explores transitional and developmental theory focusing on adolescence and the transition to parenthood. The concept of the emergent adult is explored in the context of teenage parenthood transition. Similar to the emergent adult the teenage parent proactively choose their life course options that incorporates securing social resources and future positions. The transitional process moving from adolescence to adulthood is expedited for the teenage parent. In hastening this transitional developmental phase teenage parents are propelled into the role of emergent adult. Awareness by community healthcare professionals of the challenges teenage parents face with regards to transitional processes moving from adolescent to the adult role of parent should be considered in effectively supporting these young parents.","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000162","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49036452","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 : 2017-02-28DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000161
C. Sheridan
{"title":"Excerpt from the Mindful Nurse: Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Help you Thrive in your Work","authors":"C. Sheridan","doi":"10.4172/2471-9846.1000161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-9846.1000161","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":92236,"journal":{"name":"Journal of community & public health nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.4172/2471-9846.1000161","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41406963","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 : 2017-02-23DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000179
Tadele Amente, Tariku Tesfaye, Mesfin Addise
Background: Ethiopia is one of Sub-Saharan Africa countries in which high fertility (5.4 births per woman) is observed. Family planning programs have always been considered as the interventions of choice for slowing population growth and family size preference is useful in suggesting its demand. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess contraceptive use and family size preferences among currently married women of reproductive age in Jimma Arjo district. Methods: Community based cross sectional study design was conducted from January to February 2011. A total of five kebeles were selected by lottery method from 22 kebeles in Jimma Arjo district, Oromia, Ethiopia and a total of 475 married women were interviewed using systematic random sampling technique. Results: The result indicated that 57.1% of married women were using modern contraceptive methods. Average number of children a woman had during the survey excluding current pregnancy was 3.8. In the logistic regression, women of age 35-49 years (AOR: 5.54 (1.8-17.04), 95% CI) and women who have had at least one child death (OR 0.45 (0.3-0.67) 95% CI) were determinant factors for limiting child birth. Conclusion: The use of long acting and permanent methods was seen to be very low and women those desired to limit child bearing in this study area are lower compared to other studies. As a result, any program aimed at promoting family planning in this area should look for ways and means of reducing the intension of having many children.
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