eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
1
11
10.21608/asnj.2017.67586
67586
Original Article
Comparison of Psychological Aspects of Infertile & Fertile Males.
Saleh Abdullah
1
Emad Eldien Ali
2
Nadia Abd EL-Hameed
3
Demonstrator at Nursing department, Faculty of Medicine –Health Science Hodiedah University, Yemen.
Assist. Prof. of Andrology, Sexology, and STDs, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
Lecturer of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Infertile men could suffer from episodes of depression, anxiety, anger, and isolation, sense of personal failure and lowering of self-esteem. The study aim: To assess psychological aspects of infertile & fertile males and determine relationship between demographic &clinical data and psychological aspects of infertile males. Subjects & method A Non-experimental (case-control) research design used to conduct this study. A purposive sample was used. The current study included 150 subjects, (100 was studied group & 50 was control group). Tool of study consisted of two tools: The first was demographic and clinical data sheet. The second was Symptoms Check list-90-Revised (SCL- 90- R), Results: The most of infertile and fertile age groups was ranged from 28 to
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_67586_e47481f143081b968779914386638496.pdf
Psychological Aspects & Infertile Males
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
12
20
10.21608/asnj.2017.58458
58458
Original Article
Opinion of Teaching staff and Students' Toward Implementation of E-exam
Nadia Ali Saleh
1
Mona Mohamed.
2
Lecturer in Nursing Administration Dep, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt.
Lecturer in Medical Surgical Nursing Dep., Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt
Electronic Exam System improves examination security, testing practice and reduces examination costs. This study was aimed to assess opinion of teaching staff and students' toward implementation of e-exam in Faculty of Nursing at Sohag University. The study subject consists of (11) teaching staff; one lecturer; four assistant lecturer and six instructors and (140) student. Data collected through personal interview by using the teaching staff opinion questionnaire and students' opinion questionnaire. Results: The most of both teaching staff and students had agreed that e- exam saves time; saves material costs of printing and other papers and provides self-assess for student. Conclusion: e- exam saves time and material costs than paper exam. As a result and in the light of the findings, the Researchers Recommended That; teaching staff should be trained and assisted to adapt the new technology, students should be assisted to acquire basic skills in computer that will help them during the conduct of e-examinations, and provides adequate computers
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_58458_99cba833d874a11ed2cd363d84562ae2.pdf
technology
e-Examination & Electronic Exam
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
21
28
10.21608/asnj.2017.67588
67588
Original Article
Knowledge and Attitudes of primary Schools Teachers toward Viral Hepatitis A in Assiut City
Galal Farag
1
Neama Almagraby
2
Sabra Ahmed
3
Asmaa Hassan.
4
High Qualified Nurse at Technical Secondary School of Nursing for Girls at Sahel Salem, Egypt.
Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Assistant Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Background: Hepatitis is a common and severe health problem. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the most common cause of viral hepatitis. The incidence of infection has a strong relation with sanitary and environmental conditions and the socioeconomic level. Most infections occur between 5 –15 years of age. Aim: To assess knowledge and attitudes of primary schools teachers toward viral hepatitis A in Assiut City. This study is a descriptive cross-sectional design and was carried out in primary schools in Assiut City. The sample of this study consisted of 245 primary school teachers. Tools: - Two tools were used in this study included a self-administrated questionnaire sheet. The first tool: to assess the teacher''s knowledge about viral hepatitis A. The second tool: to assess the teacher''s attitudes toward viral hepatitis A. The results of this study showed a generally poor level of knowledge (67.8%) and a positive attitude (72.2%) toward viral hepatitis A as reported by teachers. Conclusion: based on these findings of the present study it was concluded that teachers had poor knowledge and positive attitudes toward viral hepatitis A. Recommendations: Educational programs are necessary to upgrade the level of knowledge of the teachers toward viral hepatitis A in primary schools at Assiut City.
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_67588_d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e.pdf
Viral hepatitis A
Knowledge
Attitude & Teachers
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
29
39
10.21608/asnj.2017.67590
67590
Original Article
Effect of Contraceptive use on Menstrual Cycle Pattern among clients attending Family Planning Clinics at Assiut City
Nagah Mohammed
1
Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem
2
Ghadah Mahmoud.
3
Nursing specialist, Ministry of Health, Assiut Governorate, Egypt.
Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Services of Family planning have an essential role for improving the quality of family's lives and also their economic welfare. Family planning methods may lead to menstrual changes such as menorrhagia, oligomenorrhea or inter-menstrual spotting. Aim of the study: to assess the effect of contraceptive use on menstrual cycle patterns among clients attending family planning clinics in Assiut City and to assess the effect of menstrual cycle side effects on contraceptive discontinuation among these clients. Subject and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on1570 clients in F.P. clinics serve the west sector of Assiut city by using a structured interviewing and follow up questionnaires. Results: There are statistical significant differences between case &control group as regards Monthly Injectable, the combined pills and Progestin-Only Injectable used and menstrual disorders respectively. There is statistical significant difference between different method of family planning methods and discontinuation rate (P.V=0.008) and between contraceptive methods and its side effects at the first and second follow up (P.V= <0.001 and 0.001) respectively. Conclusions: Contraceptive use significantly affects the menstrual cycle and discontinuation rate of its users. Recommendations: Contraceptive counseling must be included knowledge about menstrual pattern changes. More researches should be done to assess the impact of family planning counseling on reducing the rate of unwanted pregnancy.
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_67590_04141675e271db4fb0d0e543f39cc0d0.pdf
Family Planning
Menstrual changes and Discontinuation
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
40
47
10.21608/asnj.2017.58462
58462
Original Article
Effect of Immediate Implementing A Standardized Nursing Care, on Outcomes of patients With Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
Mona Rashed
1
Ehab Wasfi
2
Mona Mohammed
3
Mogedda Mehany.
4
Clinical Nurse Specialist at Assiut Ophthalmic Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
Assistant Professor of Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Assistant Professor of Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Background: Acute angle closure glaucoma (AACG) is a true medical emergency. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Aim: To assess the effect of immediate implementing standardized nursing care on outcomes of patients' with AACG. Methods: Quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct this study. The sample size calculated about 40 cases for each group include in the study. Data was collected using two tools Tool (1):- Patient assessment sheet. Tool (II):- Manifestations Assessment sheet. Results: There was a statistically significant difference before and immediately after implementing a standardized nursing care on patients outcomes with AACG regarding intra ocular pressure (P-value10.806, 0.124, 0.147), visual acuity and pain score among the studied groups p-value (0.002, 0.023, and 0.001) respectively. 65.0% of the studied groups had satisfactory level of knowledge regarding visual acuity, intra ocular pressure (IOP), and pain score characteristics. Conclusion Implementing a standardized nursing care had a positive effect on outcomes of patients' with AACG. Recommendations: Screening all people aged 40 years or more for symptoms &signs of glaucoma. Health education programs about standardized nursing care rules for patients' with AACG.
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_58462_6425a83962f12808c16801f2ae8a10a7.pdf
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma (AACG)
Standardized Nursing Care
Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP)
Visual Acuity & Pain Score
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
48
60
10.21608/asnj.2017.58463
58463
Original Article
Effect of Early Activity Exercises and Proper Positioning on Occurrence of Joint Contractures Among Critically Ill Patients
Seham Mohamed
1
Hamdy Youssef
2
Mona Mohamed
3
Amal Abd El-Hafeez.
4
Demonstrator in Critical Care Nursing and Emergency Department, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt
Professor of Anesthesia and intensive care - Anesthesia department - Faculty of medicine - Assuit University, Egypt.
Assistant Professor in Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.
Lecturer in Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.
Prolonged intensive care unit stay for two weeks or longer may predispose the patients to the occurrence of joint contractures. The aim: Evaluate effect of early activity exercises and proper positioning on occurrence of joint contractures among critically ill patients. Quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct this research. Setting: ICU at Sohag University Hospital. Sample: sixty patients, divided into study and control groups equally. Methods and materials: Tool I:Patient assessment sheet. Tool II: Joint flexibility and mobility assessment scales. Each patient in the study group received early activity exercises and proper positioning. The control group received hospital routine care. Both groups were monitored for development of joint contractures at 15th day. Results: There were statistically significant differences of joints angles regarding all directions of five major joints among study group at 1st and 15th day ( p<0.000). Conclusion: Applying early activity exercises and proper positioning on critically ill patients in ICU have statistically significant positive effect to reduce occurrence of joint contractures
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_58463_b7f6cc34db29def4134512deab0d5e3d.pdf
Critically Ill Patient
Early Activity
Joint Contractures & Proper Positioning
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
61
73
10.21608/asnj.2017.67593
67593
Original Article
Health Education program to improve the knowledge of Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture
Shimaa Abd El-fatah
1
Elshazly Mousa
2
Neama El-magrabi
3
Nermeen Abd El-Aziz.
4
Assistant lecturer, Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag, University, Egypt.
Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt.
Assistant professor, Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Assiut University, Egypt.
Lecturer of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Hip fracture is a serious injury in older people and can contribute to their death or loss of independence. Aim Evaluate the effect of health education program on Improve the knowledge of elderly patients with hip fracture. Research design: Quasi-experimental study was conducted in orthopedic surgery department at Sohag University Hospital. Purposive sample, their number was 76; they divided into two group study and control equal number 38. Data was collected from September 2014 to September 2015. Tools: two tools were used in the present study; a structured interview questionnaire, tool (I): to assess personal characteristics Tool (II): assess patient's knowledge regarding hip fracture. Results: About two thirds of patients aged between 60 - 70 years, more than half of them were females, most common type of hip fracture was intertrochanteric fracture, and main cause of hip fracture is fall down. Also there is a statistical significant difference between study and control groups regarding to knowledge after implement of health educational program. Conclusion: There is a statistical significant difference between study and control groups regarding knowledge after implement of health educational program. Recommendations Expanded health education about the problem for elders at Sohag through home visits.
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_67593_0232fea8bfb7e1aeac78a5ebd2e01510.pdf
Hip Fracture
Elderly
Health Educational Program & Knowledge
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
74
85
10.21608/asnj.2017.58466
58466
Original Article
Effect of Nursing Intervention on Outcomes for cirrhotic Patients Receiving Direct Acting Antiviral Drugs
Nahla Abd Elmonem
1
Saad Mahmoud
2
Mogedda Mehany
3
Asmaa Mahgoub.
4
Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Unit of Treatment of Viral Hepatitis, Ministry of Health, Egypt.
Professor of Tropical Medicine and Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University Egyp
Assistant Professor of Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Lecturer of Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Background: In the era of Direct Acting Antiviral Drugs (DAAs) for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) management, nursing role and their effect on outcome is still underestimated. Aim of the work: Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of nursing intervention on outcomes for cirrhotic patients receiving DAAs. Patients and method: Quasi –experimental research design was used to conduct this study and designed at the Unit of Treatment of Viral Hepatitis at Assiut Health Directorate to enroll patients with HCV infection and eligible for treatment with DAAs (n=30) and were subjected to nursing knowledge evaluation tools. Two types for tools were applied; Tool (1) patient assessment sheet and Tool (II): (Nursing intervention sheet). Another control group (n=30). Tools were applied in 3 phases; preparatory, implementation and evaluation phase, both pretreatment and post treatment over a six months period. Results: the majority of patients of both study groups were males, farmers, illiterate, and came from rural areas with statistically significant difference. The majority of study group (96.6%) had unsatisfactory knowledge scores regarding knowledge of hepatitis C ,nutrition and treatment, while (67.6%) had satisfactory after implementation of the nursing intervention. Conclusion: The nursing intervention had statistically significant beneficial effects on improving patient’s outcomes Recommendation: Providing training program and replication of this study on larger probability sample is highly recommended.
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_58466_77cbbc6b45f6dd2567a0bbcf40255b94.pdf
Nursing intervention
Direct Acting Antiviral Drugs
Chronic Hepatitis C& Patient Outcomes
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
86
97
10.21608/asnj.2017.58468
58468
Original Article
Prevalence of Nutritional Stunting and Associated Risk Factors among Under Five Children in Suhag Governorate
Amira Shaban
1
Hoda Fahmy
2
Asmaa Hassan
3
Nursing Specialist in Suhag Health Directorate, Egypt
Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt
Introduction : Nutritional stunting indicates the chronic restriction of a child potential growth, Aim: To assess the prevalence and associated risk factors affecting nutritional stunting among children under five years at Suhag Governorate. Methods: This study had been conducted at Suhag Governorate. The total number of the sample 1268 children who recruited through convenient sample. Results: Slightly less than half (49.1%) of the children were aged und 2 years. 53% of them were boys and 47% were girls,. According to nutritional assessment of children under five years. It was noticed that 23.6% of them had moderate stunting and 11.3% of them had severe stunting while 15.6% of them had moderate underweight, 7.7% of them had severe underweight. Conclusion: More than one third of the studied children were stunted with chronic malnutrition also their mothers had unsatisfactory knowledge about nutritional stunting. Recommendations: Increase awareness of mothers about nutritional stunting, monitoring growth and development of their children, also educational program should be given for mothers of stunting children about nutrition, also small guideline book for mothers with stunting children to improve knowledge practice and attitude toward their children
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_58468_35f3cba443336ab19828ddd3ddc04578.pdf
nutrition
Stunting
Preschool Children & Suhag Governorate Egypt
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
98
105
10.21608/asnj.2017.67595
67595
Original Article
Physical Growth Status Among School Age Children at Sohag Governorate.
Mai Mohammed
1
Hanaa Mohammed
2
Marzoka GadAllah
3
Teacher of Tema Technical Nursing Secondary School in Sohag Governorate, Egypt.
Prof, of Pediatric, Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut, University, Egypt.
Assissetent Prof, of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt
Background: Children belong to 6-12 years need more attention and care for the physical development. Aim of the study to assess physical growth of school age children at Sohag Governorate. Subjects and method: A descriptive cross sectional research design was utilized. Four public (urban and rural) primary schools were included in the stud. Structure questionnaire was developed to assess personal characteristic of children, social class level. Weight and height percentiles for age were determined according to Egyptian growth charts. A total sample of 1000 children aged 6-12 years was participated in this study. Results: Nearly three quarters (74%) of children had moderate social level, while (14%) of them had low social class. Boys represented 52.4%. Height and weight were higher among urban boy''s children. The prevalence of underweight and short stature was higher in girls than boys in all age group except 10-
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_67595_47d6821b543bcef7267639338caed085.pdf
prevalence
Underweight
Short stature
overweight
Obesity & Growth Charts
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
106
115
10.21608/asnj.2017.58471
58471
Original Article
Assessment of Common Behavioral Problems among Preschool Children as Perceived by their Parents in Some Rural Areas at Assuit.
Samia Hafezallh
1
Soad Sharkawy
2
Fayza Mohammed.
3
Specialist Nursing in Family Medicine Center at El-nekhelaa, Egypt.
Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.
Background: Preschool age is characterized by a rapid development in all aspects of child development. During this development, the introduction of emotional and behavioral disorders can happen to any child. Aim of the study: this study aimed to assess common behavioral problems among preschool children as perceived by parents. Methodology: A descriptive research design was used. The study was carried out in Abo-tig district which was chosen randomly. It include sixteen village twelve of them contains (14) governmental nurseries. We Selected four villages randomly then one nursery was chosen because it includes Kg1 and Kg2 from each village. that represents 28.6 % from the total number of nurseries. A structured interview questionnaire was used which was divided into two parts. Results: more than one third of the studied children had hyperactivity problems and less than one quarter of the children had aggressive problems while 1.5% of them had somatic problems and mean score of behavior problems among preschool children was higher in anxious and depression problems and lower in thought problems. Conclusion: The study concluded that externalizing problems is more frequent among studied sample than internalizing problems and there were statistical significant differences in mean score of behavioral problems. Recommendation: The study recommended that training programs for parents about how to deal with their children who have behavioral problems
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_58471_5b31a70105eada63e5ef56e66aed59cc.pdf
preschool children
Behavioral problems
Parents & Rural area
eng
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
2314-8845
2682-3799
2017-04-01
5
10
116
121
10.21608/asnj.2017.58472
58472
Original Article
Assessment of Oral Feeding Readiness Among Preterm Infants
Atiat Osman
1
Eman Ahmed
2
Farouk Hassanein
3
Hend Mohamed
4
Debra Brandon
5
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Egypt
Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Professor of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Assuit University, Egypt.
Lecturer, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Associate Professor, Director PhD and Postdoctoral Programs, Duke University School of Nursing, USA
Background: Being born preterm presents numerous challenges for the preterm infant including neurodevelopmental immaturity, physiologic instability, and behavioral state disorganization. In this context, there are often challenges with the initiation and achievement of full oral feedings. Recognition and support of oral feeding readiness may accelerate feeding progression period and decrease length of hospital stay (LOS), thereby reducing healthcare costs. Supporting effective cue-based oral feeding through use of rigorous assessment or evidence-based care guidelines can optimize the hospital experience for infants and caregivers. Aims: This study aimed to assess premature infant’s readiness level at the beginning of oral feeding. Identify factors that contributed to readiness in premature infants. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional design used in this study. Subjects: A convenience sample of 75 stable premature infants recruited from five neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Assuit city, Egypt. Infants’ gestational age ranged from 30 to ≤ 32 weeks post menstrual age (PMA). Tools: Infant’s readiness assessed directly after oral feeding was introduced by using Neonatal Oral Motor Assessment scale (NOMAS). Results: Majority of the premature infants showed feeding readiness behavior (74.7%) when they received their first oral feeding. No relationship between infants’ gestational age at birth or weight and readiness behavior was observed. Conclusion: Most of infants had high level of readiness when oral feeding was initiated, correlation between infant’s characteristics and readiness level were not significant. Recommendations: Encourage clinician to use standard measure as NOMAS to early assess readiness behavior of premature infants. And address NOMAS as a routine process in NICUs
https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/article_58472_3fddd397ec37484ec8ff7f7dc1e54f3f.pdf
preterm infants
Oral Feeding
Readiness & NOMAS