American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017

  • The Needs and Services of Elderly Women Based on Kinship in Indonesia: A Qualitative Study

    Setyowati Brotosudirdjo

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 141-145
    Received: 28 November 2016
    Accepted: 08 February 2017
    Published: 06 March 2017
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    Abstract: The improvement of the health care system has the impact of increasing the population of the elderly in Indonesia. Even though Indonesia still has a small percentage of elderly, slowly but surely this population will increase. The population of the elderly in Indonesia was approximately 18.4 million in 2005, and is expect to increase to 32 million ... Show More
  • Training of Formal Caregivers Dealing with Alzheimer Diseased Patients at Helwan City Cairo Egypt

    Badria Abd El-shahed El-kattan, Aliaa Mohammed Othman EL-afandy, Wafaa Osman Abd El-fatah

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 146-158
    Received: 02 February 2017
    Accepted: 18 February 2017
    Published: 06 March 2017
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    Abstract: Alzheimer prevalence increases with aging and in 2012 it is estimated that Alzheimer worldwide will affect 35.6 million people, this number will double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect training program for formal caregivers' dealing with Alzheimer diseased patients at Helwan City Cairo Egypt. Des... Show More
  • Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Therapeutic Communication among Nurses in Selected Government Hospitals in Oromia, Western Ethiopia, 2016

    Thanasekaran P., Birhanu Yadecha, Shivaleela P. Upashe, Dereje Chala

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 159-164
    Received: 30 January 2017
    Accepted: 16 February 2017
    Published: 11 March 2017
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    Abstract: Communication takes a special form in care and cure aspect which is totally different from the social communication or personal communication. Thus, the this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding therapeutic communication among nurses in selected Governmental Hospitals in Oromia, Western Ethiopia. Institution based cros... Show More
  • Nursing Evaluation of Risk Factors Associated with Surgical Site Infection Among Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients at King Abdulaziz University Hospital

    Norah Bakheet Al Johani

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 165-175
    Received: 02 February 2017
    Accepted: 15 February 2017
    Published: 11 March 2017
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    Abstract: Surgical site infection is postoperative wound infection that occurs after surgery. The complications in the acute care facilities with up to 60% of surgical site infection cases estimated to be preventable by using evidence-based practice. Not with standing the advances in the coronary artery bypass graft, the rising prevalence of surgical site in... Show More
  • Effect of Healthy Instructions on Reducing Pregnant Women’s Fear of Normal Delivery and Preferences for Cesarean Delivery

    Nahed Fikry Hassan Khedr, Maher Shams Eldeen

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 176-184
    Received: 05 February 2017
    Accepted: 25 February 2017
    Published: 11 March 2017
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    Abstract: Childbirth is physiological process that needs no intervention. Cesarean delivery should only conduct when normal delivery is contraindicated to protect mothers and infant’s health. Nowadays, a Cesarean Section has become a culture for escaping pain. Therefore this study aimed to evaluate the effect of healthy instructions on reducing pregnant wome... Show More
  • Undergraduate Nursing Students’ and Clinical Instructors’ Perceptions of the Characteristics of an Effective Clinical Instructor at the Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University

    Sahar Hassan Aly EL Banan, Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 185-192
    Received: 23 February 2017
    Accepted: 09 March 2017
    Published: 23 March 2017
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    Abstract: Learning in the clinical environment is an essential part of nursing education programs. Effective clinical teaching is crucial for the learning of nursing students in the clinical settings. It helps in preparing students for the work they will have to do as practicing nurses [1]. The study aimed to identify the undergraduate nursing students’ and ... Show More
  • Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Program on Anxiety and Self-Esteem among Secondary School Students

    Sayeda Mohamed Mohamed

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 193-201
    Received: 27 February 2017
    Accepted: 13 March 2017
    Published: 28 March 2017
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    Abstract: Aim of this study was to investigate the effect of cognitive behavioral treatment program on anxiety level and self-esteem among secondary school students. A Quasi-experimental pre-post non-equivalent group design was used for this study. The study was conducted at El Manial National Language Schools. A convenient sample of thirty secondary school ... Show More
  • Effect of Early Preparation on Anxiety Level Among Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

    Asmaa Hamed Abd Elhy, Seham Mohamed Abd Elalem

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 202-208
    Received: 07 March 2017
    Accepted: 22 March 2017
    Published: 01 April 2017
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    Abstract: This study aimed to determine the effect of early preparation on anxiety level among patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. A quasi-experimental research design was utilized to achieve the aim of the study. The study was conducted in endoscopy unit of Menoufia University hospital, Egypt. A purposive sample of 300 adult patients who u... Show More
  • Effect of Instruction with Visual Materials Based on Health Belief Model on Global Warming Perception Among University Students

    Samia Ali El-Nagar, Entsar Abd El Aleem Abd Elsalam, Naglaa Abd El-Mawgoud Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 209-217
    Received: 11 March 2017
    Accepted: 21 March 2017
    Published: 11 April 2017
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    Abstract: Global warming is one of the most critical environmental problems of 21thcentury. It is not only environmental hazard but also social and economic risk and unfortunately some adverse consequences of it are becoming visible these days. Therefore, it is a great importance for educating people and making them aware of this problem. The study was aimed... Show More
  • School Bag Usage, Postural and Behavioral Habits and Its Effect on Back Pain Occurrence Among School Children

    Samia Ali El-Nagar, Maha Mohamed Mady

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 218-231
    Received: 22 March 2017
    Accepted: 01 April 2017
    Published: 13 April 2017
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    Abstract: Back pain is currently growing as a major health problem among school age group children, which can limit or hinder their daily life activities. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of school bag use, postural and behaviors habits on back pain occurrence among school children. Descriptive correlation design was used. This study was cond... Show More
  • Mindfulness Based Intervention Program on Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms among Pregnant Women

    Sayeda Mohamed Mohamed, Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Mohamed Hammam Awad

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 232-239
    Received: 27 March 2017
    Accepted: 08 April 2017
    Published: 27 April 2017
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of mindfulness based intervention program on anxiety and depressive symptoms among pregnant women. A Quasi-experimental design was used for this study. This study was conducted at antenatal outpatient clinic at El-Manial Educational University Hospital-Cairo University. A purposive sample consiste... Show More
  • Impact of Integrated Ethics Program on Nurses Knowledge and Performance at Rural Areas in Fayoum Region, Egypt

    Safia Belal, Hala Hassan Saied Khalil, Fatma Mohamed Elnady

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 240-250
    Received: 04 April 2017
    Accepted: 22 April 2017
    Published: 27 April 2017
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    Abstract: Ethical standards offer a context for behavior assessment, and nursing principles which influence nurses’ goals, and approaches with patient care. The aim of this study to evaluate the Impact of Integrated ethics program on nurses practices in health centers at rural areas in Fayoum region, Egypt. A quasi-experimental design with pre and post-test ... Show More
  • Staff Nurses Perception Toward Organizational Culture and Its Relation to Innovative Work Behavior at Critical Care Units

    Fawzia Farouk Kamel, Mervat Abd Elmonem Aref

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 251-260
    Received: 22 February 2017
    Accepted: 15 March 2017
    Published: 22 May 2017
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    Abstract: Background: Health care organization culture can influenced by its ability to manage human resources and has a strong impact on its performance. Aim: the study aimed to assess staff nurses perception toward organizational culture and its relation to their innovative work behavior at critical care units. Setting: The study was conducted in critical ... Show More
  • Saudi Women Information About Two Selected Contraceptive Methods in Riyadh

    Salma Abd El Atty Moawed, Amany Samy Badawy, Sanaa Salem Alanazi, Eidah Mohammad Alharthi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 261-270
    Received: 20 March 2017
    Accepted: 11 April 2017
    Published: 25 May 2017
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    Abstract: Contraception is important for reducing the rate of unplanned pregnancy in all ages, some abortions, allowing a spacing of families, and improving the health of women. Studies stressed that successfully using contraception to prevent an unplanned pregnancy is a complex undertaking that requires alignment of multiple domains: knowledge about availab... Show More
  • The Application of a New Type of Catheter-Specific Pants for Patients with Indwelling Catheter After Transurethral Prostate Resection

    Xiaoxia Guo, Qingran Lin

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 271-273
    Received: 28 March 2017
    Accepted: 07 April 2017
    Published: 25 May 2017
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    Abstract: To explore the new catheter-special pants design and the application for patients with indwelling catheter after transurethral prostate resection, 156 patients after transurethral prostate resection were divided into two groups randomly: experimental group wearing newly designed pants and control group wearing normal pants after transurethral prost... Show More
  • Challenges of Information and Communication Technology Utilization Among Undergraduate Community Health Nursing Students in Tanta University, Egypt

    Umar Lawal Bello, Lulah Abd Elwhab Abd Elaty Hassan, Umar Yunusa, Idris Abdulrashid, Ruqayya Hamza Usman, Khadija Nuhu Nasidi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 274-279
    Received: 22 March 2017
    Accepted: 14 April 2017
    Published: 25 May 2017
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    Abstract: Information and communication technology (ICT) continues to rapidly progress and is integrated in practically all health care professional and research fields including nursing. It is essential that nurses and nursing students acquire competences to successfully utilize ICT in their education and practice to benefit patients and gain more satisfact... Show More