iosr-JNHS   Volume-5 ~ Issue-3 ~ May-June 2016

Abstract: Aim: Understanding the nurses' behavior toward up taking the flu vaccination. Methods: Quantitative research,120RN from 10 wards in 3 general hospitals filled questionnaire. Results: Higher vaccination coverage among RNs in Israel was associated with positive perceptions toward the effects of vaccination, previous vaccinations, and younger age and less seniority. The vaccination rate of nurses in pediatrics wards vs. the others was significantly higher. Summary: We demonstrated valuable information to improve the nurses' compliance to be vaccinated, and its results can be used by managers in health care institutes to increase the body of knowledge on the issue.

Keywords: Nurses responsiveness, uptake vaccination, influenza virus, perceptions, previous vaccinations, age and seniority,

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[3]. Johansen LJ, Stenvig T, Wey H. The decision to receive influenza vaccination among nurses in North and South Dakota. Public Health Nursing, 2012; 29(2), 116-125.
[4]. Rhudy LM, Tucker SJ, Ofstead CL, Poland GA. Personal Choice or Evidence‐Based Nursing Intervention: Nurses' Decision‐Making about Influenza Vaccination. Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing, 2010; 7(2), 111-120.
[5]. King WD, Woolhandler SJ, Brown AF, Jiang L, Kevorkian K, Himmelstein DU, Bor DH. Brief report: Influenza vaccination and health care workers in the United States. Journal of General Internal Medicine,2006; 21(2), 181-184.

Abstract: Background: Accident is an unexpected, unplanned occurrence which may involve injury.According to WHO Advisory group in 1956, Accident is an "unpremeditated resulting in recognizable damage."Generally there are too many kinds of accidents like industrial accidents, railway accidents, burns, domestic accidents and road traffic accidents. Road traffic accidents are one of all kinds of accidents that lead to injury and death of person. It has greater mortality and morbidity rate in the World and in the India.........

Keywords: Assess, Knowledge, Road Safety Measures, Eleventh And Twelfth Standard Students, Senior Secondary School, Selected Rural School.

[1]. Sheila Seda. Safeguarding our lives. The Nursing Journal of India 2004 April; Vol. XCV (4): 73.
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Abstract: Background: The onset of menstruation in adolescence is a phenomenon that signals reproductive maturity and should not be seen as an abnormal condition or disease. Adolescent girls often do not receive accurate information about menstrual health because of culturally specific practices that lead to incorrect and unhealthy behaviors...........

Keywords: Assessment and promotion, awareness level and practice, menstruation, rural schoolgirls.

[1]. Abd El-Hameed NA., Maher S. Mohamed, Nadia H. Ahmed and Eman R. Ahmed (2011): Assessment of Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual Hygiene Practices among Adolescent Girls in Some Nursing Schools at EL-Minia Governorate, Egypt. Journal of American Science; 7(9):216-223].
[2]. Adhikari P, Kadel B et al (2007): Knowledge and Practices regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Rural Adolescent Girls of Nepal; Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 5 (3): 382-386.
[3]. Adinma E. (2008): Perception and Practices on Menstruation amongst Nigerian Secondary School Girls; African Journal of Reproductive Health, 12 (1): 74-83. 9. Adolescent Girl? Indian Journal of Community Medicine, April, 33 (2): 77-80.
[4]. Al-Kindi S., Al-Bulushi A., (2011): Prevalence and Impact of dysmenorrhoea among Omani High School Students. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J 11: 485-491.

Abstract: Today, Hematopoietic SCT is an established treatment modality with definitive indications for many hematological disorders. Patients should have an accurate understanding of this treatment modality and its consequences to achieve better patients 'outcomes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an instructional program (IP) on knowledge and anxiety level among patients undergoing HSCT. Two research hypotheses were formulated H1: the post- instructional program total patient's knowledge score would be higher than the pre- instructional program total patient's knowledge score...........

Keywords: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, instructional program, anxiety Level and patient's knowledge.

[1]. Adams, R J.( 2010). Improving health outcomes with better patient understanding and education. Risk Manag Healthc Policy; 3: 61–72.
[2]. Azar,R M., Nikoogoftar, M ., Salehi,S and Zohoor, A R(2010). Anxiety and Depression in pre-and-post-Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants in SCT Center, Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran. International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research. 4(4):17-21.
[3]. Barban, A., Coracin,F, Musqueira, P., Barban, A., Ruiz, L., Ruiz, M., Saboya, R., Dulley, F. (2014). Analysis of the feasibility of early hospital discharge after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the implications to nursing care.Rev BrasHematolHemoter ; 36(4):264–268.
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Abstract: Background and aims: Addiction to internet and mobile phone may be affecting all aspect of student’s life. Knowledge about prevalence and related factors of internet and mobile phone addiction is necessary for planning for prevention and treatment. This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of internet and mobile phone addiction among Iranian students. Methods: This cross sectional study conducted from Jun to April 2015 in Rasht Iran. With using stratified sampling method, 581 high school students from two region of Rasht in North of Iran were recruited as the subjects for this study. Data were collected with using demographics questionnaire, Cell phone Overuse Scale (COS), and the Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 17 21 version. ..........

Keywords: Internet addiction, mobile phone addiction, students, developing country, Cell phone Overuse Scale, the Internet Addiction Test

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[2]. Okwaraji FE, Aguwa EN, Onyebueke GC, Shiweobi-Eze Ch. Assessment of internet addiction and depression in a sample of Nigerian university undergraduates. International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal. 2015;4(3):552-560.

[3]. Shaw M, Black DW. Internet addiction: definition, assessment, epidemiology and clinical management. CNS Drugs. 2008;22(5):353-65.

[4]. Cheng C, Li AY. Internet addiction prevalence and quality of (real) life: a meta-analysis of 31 nations across seven world regions. Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2014;17(12):755-60.

[5]. Mazhari S. The prevalence of problematic internet use and the related factors in medical students, kerman, Iran. Addict Health. 2012;4(3-4):87-94.

Abstract: Currently, the rate of caesarean section has been substantially increased in developing and developed countries. To determine the factors causing such an increase it is important to determine the reasons for women's preference for vaginal delivery or caesarean delivery. Aims: To determine women's preferences regarding mode of delivery, as well as compare between Assiut and Zagazig's preferable mode of delivery...........

Keywords: Vaginal Delivery, Cesarean Delivery, preferences

[1]. Adageba, R. K., Danso, K. A., Adusu, A., and Ankobea, F. Awareness and perceptions of and attitudes towards caesarean delivery among antenatal. Ghana Med J. 2008; 42(4): 137–140.

[2]. Ajeet, S., Jaydeep, N., Nandkishore, K., and Nisha, R.Women's knowledge, perceptions, and potential demand towards caesaran section. National Journal of Community Medicine 2011 ;2 (2):244- 248

[3]. Alimohammadian, M., Shariat, M., Mahmoodi, M., and Ramezanzadeh, F. Choice of delivery in Tehran and some related factors. J FamReprod Health 2007; 1: 81–85.

[4]. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Safe prevention of the primary cesarean delivery. Obstetric Care Consensus No. 1. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014;123:693–711.

[5]. Amoa, A.B., Kluflo, C.A., Grace, S.A., Kariwinga, G., and Wurr, F.A. Case-control study of primary caesarean section at post Moresby General Hospital. PNG Med.J. 1997; 40:119-26.

Abstract: World health organization reported that each year millions of cases of dengue fever occur mostly among children and young adults. Dengue awareness activity should be included at the school and college level. The objectives of study were to assess and compare the pretest and posttest knowledge among adolescents of control and experimental group on prevention and control of dengue fever, to find out the relationship of pretest and posttest knowledge among adolescents on prevention and control of dengue fever with selected variables. A Quasi experimental nonequivalent pretest and posttest design was used...........

Keywords: Adolescents,Effectiveness,Dengue fever,Schools,Structured teaching programme

[1]. Ahmed Itrat et al. Knowledge, Awareness and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever among the Adult Population of Dengue Hit Cosmopolitan.PLoSone 2008; 3 (7):1-6.

[2]. Jamaiah I et al. Retrospective study of dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever patients at University Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the year 2005. Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health2007;38: 224-230

[3]. Jose Luis San Martin et al. The Epidemiology of Dengue in Americas Over the Last Three Decades: Worrisome Reality, The American journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2009.

[4]. Ratho RK et al. Dengue Fever / Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (North India). Dengue Bulletin 2006; 30.

[5]. Khun S, Manderson L, Community and School-Based Health Education for Dengue Control in Rural Cambodia: A Process Evaluation. PLoSNegl Trop Dis2007;1(3).

Abstract: Domestic violence is a devastating social and human rights problem that has significant and enduring effects upon school age children, threatening both their health and emotional wellbeing. Exposure to violence may take a variety of forms; physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual. A close relationship has been documented between low self-esteem and domestic violence. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between domestic violence and self -esteem of school age children in Assiutcity. A cross–sectional descriptivedesign was used in this study .........

Keywords: Domestic violence, Self-esteem.

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Abstract: Background: Clinical experience is identified as a vital part of nursing education. It allows students to merge knowledge with practice. Understanding the contextual factors that may interfere with or enrich the psychiatric mental health nursing experience is very important. Aim: To explore the experiences of nursing students who completed their psychiatric clinical practice at a Saudi Arabian University. Method: Data were collected through the use of focus group discussions. A total of 20 third-year female nursing students who completed the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing course agreed to participate and were divided into 4 focus groups..........

Keywords: Clinical practice , Nursing student, Psychiatry, Qualitative study, Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: The word suicide has its origin in Latin word "sui"of oneself and "ludium" from caedere, to kill. The act of intentionally destroying one's life. The word suicide first used by Sir Thomas Brown in1642 in his "Religo medici" has evoked a Varity of reaction in public minds. Suicidal ideation, also known as suicidal thoughts, concerns thoughts about or an unusual preoccupation with suicide. Suicidal ideation may be a risk factors for suicidal in both young and elder patient. In younger psychiatric out patients, suicidal ideation seems to predict suicide with 53% sensitivity, 83% specificity and 42% predictive value (Beck et al 1999

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Abstract: The purpose of this study wasto assess the prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) levels among the students of the High Healthy Vocations Institutes, andto find out the relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder levels (PTSD) and some Demographic characteristics of the students of the High Healthy Vocations Institutes.To meet the study objectives a questionnaire was constructed. This questionnaire consisted of three parts: the first part includes four demographic characteristics: age, residency, marital status, and class; the second part concerning with the Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS) of 17-item self-report scale that assesses all 17 primary DSM-IV symptoms of PTSD within the civilians. Data were analysed by applying: descriptive statistical analysis..........

Keywords: prevalence, PTSD, Students, High, Healthy, institutes, Baghdad

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