Metwaly, E., Mohamed, B. (2024). Effect of an Educational Program on Self-efficacy and Body Image among Patients with Burn. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(41), 164-174. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.266421.1770
Eman Ali Metwaly; Bothina Elsayed Said Mohamed. "Effect of an Educational Program on Self-efficacy and Body Image among Patients with Burn". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12, 41, 2024, 164-174. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.266421.1770
Metwaly, E., Mohamed, B. (2024). 'Effect of an Educational Program on Self-efficacy and Body Image among Patients with Burn', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(41), pp. 164-174. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.266421.1770
Metwaly, E., Mohamed, B. Effect of an Educational Program on Self-efficacy and Body Image among Patients with Burn. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2024; 12(41): 164-174. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.266421.1770
Effect of an Educational Program on Self-efficacy and Body Image among Patients with Burn
1Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.
2Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Burn is the fourth most common type of trauma around the world, however it remains the leading source of fatalities and permanent disabilities. It is considered a major health complication of body image dissatisfaction and low self-efficacy. Aim of the study: to evaluate the effect of an educational program on selfefficacy and body image among patients with burn. Research Design: A pre/posttest quasi experimental design was used. Subjects: A purposive sample of 90 patients with burn. Setting: This study was conducted at outpatient burn clinics in Hahia Central Hospital, Egypt. Tools of data collection: Patient Interviewing Questionnaire, General SelfEfficacy Scale, and Body Image Scale. Results: The study results showed that about two-thirds of participating patients their burn caused by hot liquids, more than two-thirds of them had superficial and deep burn, the majority of them had hand burn, and less than half of them had burn in 10% of Total Body Surface Area, and they had second and third degree of burn. There was a statistically significant improvement in patients’ self-efficacy regarding nutrition, physical activity, and treatment after the educational program, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.001), and there was a statistically significant improvement in patient's body image after the educational program compared to before program (P<0.001). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the educational program had a positive result in enhancing patient's self-efficacy and body image. Recommendations: A teaching brochure for burn patients to enhance self-efficacy and body image should be accessible in burn units.
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