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{"title":"Health literacy and risk factors for preeclampsia: A case-control study in community health centers of Maros district, south Sulawesi.","authors":"Musliha Mustary, Muhammad Syafar, Ansariadi, Shanti Riskiyani, Apik Indarty Moedjiono, Kadek Ayu Erika, Abdul Rahman Sakka","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1741_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1741_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It is characterized by hypertension and proteinuria occurring after 20 weeks of gestation. This study aims to analyze the role of health literacy, along with sociodemographic and medical factors, as determinants of preeclampsia risk among pregnant women.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A case-control study design was employed, conducted in several community health centers (Puskesmas) in Maros Regency from June to September 2024. A total of 144 respondents, consisting of 36 cases and 108 controls, were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaire interviews. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors for preeclampsia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study findings indicated that age < 20 years and > 40 years (OR = 3.00, <i>P</i> = 0.009), parity (OR = 4.23; 95% CI: 1.86-9.89; <i>P</i> = 0.000), history of preeclampsia (OR = 7.33, <i>P</i> = 0.000), low motivation to attend antenatal care (ANC) (OR = 2.80, <i>P</i> = 0.020), and low health literacy (OR = 0.34, <i>P</i> = 0.010) were significant determinants of preeclampsia risk.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Health literacy, age, history of preeclampsia, and ANC motivation are crucial factors in the risk of preeclampsia. Interventions aimed at improving health literacy should be implemented to reduce the risk of preeclampsia.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"315"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413101/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mid-upper arm circumference as a tool to assess the nutritional status of pregnant women and associated factors.","authors":"Rajaa Tareq Hasan","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2032_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2032_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nutrition is essential during pregnancy, affecting maternal and child health worldwide. Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is a low-cost measure of nutritional status. This study looks at the role of MUAC in assessing pregnant women's nutrition and how it relates to demo-graphics and dietary factors. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of pregnant women about Mid Upper Arm Circumference and related factors.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A descriptive study was carried out on (100) pregnant women in Al-Elwia Maternity Teaching Hospital, Baghdad Teaching Hospital for the period from the first of February to the end of April 2024. To achieve the objective of the study. Instrument (questionnaire) used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics are used to analyze data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results show that (56%) of most participants were in the age group (20-29) years. (22%) were Intermediate school graduates; (77%) were housewife's; (35%) having (≥4) pregnancies. The study sample in the third trimester (35-40 weeks), concerning the Body Mass Index the highest percentage (44%) were Obese II ((≥30 kg/m²) with mean and SD is 29.9 ± 4.59; and according to MUAC most study sample having normal (≥23.5 cm).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The pregnant women had fair knowledge about healthy eating during pregnancy. However, they lacked knowledge about physical activity recommendations.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"284"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413119/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differential effects of obesity and hypertension on brain structure and cognitive ability: A subgroup analysis from nested study.","authors":"Sneha Ravichandran, Dilip Shettigar, Sathya Sabina Muthu, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Hari Prakash Palanisamy, K N Shivashankar, Baskaran Chandrasekaran, M G Ramesh Babu, K Vaishali, Winniecia Dkhar, Shruthi P Poovitha, Leena R David, Shovan Saha, Krishna Yerraguntla, Suresh Sukumar","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1407_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1407_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obesity and hypertension are widespread health issues associated with changes in brain structure and cognitive function, especially in individuals who lead sedentary lifestyles. This research examines the connections between obesity, high blood pressure, brain structure, and cognitive abilities in people who lead a sedentary lifestyle.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study involved 90 individuals aged between 18 and 35 years, who were categorized into three groups: control (n = 30), obese (n = 30), and hypertensive (n = 30). The researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to examine the brain's structure, specifically analyzing the volume of different regions. The researchers assessed cognitive function using the flanker task to measure selective attention and the n-back task to evaluate working memory. Statistical analysis involved the use of one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Games-Howell post-hoc tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed notable variations in the volume of the left parahippocampal gyrus (lPHG) among the different groups, with the control group exhibiting the highest volume, followed by the obese group, and finally the hypertensive group. The cognitive performance varied greatly among the groups in both the flanker and n-back tasks, with a significant difference observed in all measures (<i>P</i> and lt;.001). The group with high blood pressure showed the lowest performance, followed by the group with obesity, with the control group performing the best.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings reveal a gradient of cognitive impairment and reduced lPHG volume in sedentary individuals, with hypertension showing more pronounced effects than obesity alone. These findings underscore the importance of considering the cognitive effects of obesity and hypertension in individuals who lead sedentary lifestyles, underscoring the necessity for comprehensive care strategies that address both physical and cognitive dimensions of these conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"288"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413122/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Explore the caregiving needs of mothers for late preterm neonates post discharge.","authors":"Elham Asghari, Mahnaz Modanloo, Alireza Irajpour, Homeira Khoddam","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_454_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_454_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Delivered between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation, late preterm neonates account for nearly 70% of all preterm births. While these neonates are often treated as if they were full term, they have different challenges and needs that pose significant caregiving challenges for their families. Therefore, this study aims to explore the needs of mothers in short-term care of late preterm neonates at home.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This qualitative content analysis study was conducted using the Graneheim and Lundman method from December 2022 to June 2023. In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 18 mothers who had experience in caring for late preterm neonates. The number of sessions was one or two, and the duration of each interview varied from 30 to 60 minutes. Data were analyzed in MAXQDA 10.0 software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis of the interviews led to the identification of 70 primary codes, which were further categorized into 13 subcategories, and finally, three categories emerged, including \"Need for Further Information\", \"Need to Enhance Caregiving Skills\", and \"Support Needs of Mothers\".</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Providing sufficient information and training in neonate care plays a crucial role in meeting the needs of mothers. Additionally, comprehensive support for mothers can help reduce problems and maintain their physical and mental health. Clarifying the needs of mothers can contribute to the development of home care programs, empower mothers in their self-care aspect, and enhance the quality of home-based care.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"294"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of the relationship between fear of the pandemic and health beliefs regarding breast cancer of women between the ages of 40-69.","authors":"Sevgi Gür, Melike Durmaz, Yasemin Şara, Şerife Kurşun Kural","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1272_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1272_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Given the paucity of studies in the existing literature that have evaluated the relationship between women's fear of the pandemic and their health beliefs about breast cancer, it was deemed necessary to conduct a study on this subject. The study was designed to ascertain the breast cancer risk status of women aged 40-69 years and to examine the relationship between pandemic fear and health beliefs about breast cancer.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The descriptive and correlational study was conducted online data collection form from July to December 2021. The convenience sampling method was employed to recruit 180 women aged 40-69 years. Data was collected through the \"Introductory Information Form\", \"COVID-19 Fear Scale\" and \"Champion's Health Belief Model Scale for Breast Cancer Screening\". \"The 'Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Form\" was used to calculate participants' breast cancer risk scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicated that the participation rate in the breast cancer screening program during the pandemic period was low (17.8%). A statistically significant positive and very weak relationship (ρ = 0.179) was found between the total score of the COVID-19 Fear scale and the total score of the Health Belief Model (HBM) scale. Furthermore, a weak positive relationship (ρ = 0.340) was found in the seriousness sub-dimension. These relationships were found to be statistically significant (<i>P</i> < 0.01). As the total score of the COVID-19 Fear scale increased, the total score of the HBM scale and the seriousness sub-dimension scores decreased.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It was found that the fear of contracting COVID-19 negatively affected their behaviors to maintain their health beliefs about breast cancer prevention. As a result, it is recommended that women be encouraged to participate in screening programs to protect, maintain, and improve their health during the pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"280"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413137/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of parental educational programs on knowledge and attitude regarding guidelines on screen time and digital wellness among parents of children under 10 years in a selected rural community Puducherry - A pre-experimental study.","authors":"P Sumathy, R Uma Maheswari","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1695_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1695_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Screen - -based media have become an important part of human lifestyle. Striking a balance between the digital and physical world is crucial. Proactive stance toward digital wellbeing can create a future in which technology and wellbeing coexist together The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of parental educational programs on knowledge and attitude regarding guidelines of screen time and digital wellness among parents of children under 10 years in a selected community area, Puducherry.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A quantitative research approach and a pre-experimental research design were adopted for the study. A total of 80 samples by means of convenient sampling technique were recruited for the study. The study was conducted in 2023 among 80 samples who were recruited by means of convenient sampling technique. A structured questionnaire that consisted of multiple choice questions was used to assess the level of knowledge, and a 5-point Likert scale was used to determine the attitude. A parental education program which consisted of two sessions was imparted to the parents, and the post-test was carried out after 7 days. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that the most commonly used electronic gadget was smart phones (63%). A significant improvement in the level of knowledge and attitude was seen at <i>P</i> < 0.001. A statistically significant association existed between the level of knowledge and education at <i>P</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study finding concluded that the majority of parents had inadequate knowledge and attitude about guidelines on screen time and digital wellness. Hence, it is imperative that an awareness program needs to be provided, which would eventually benefit the children and the family.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"290"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413112/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of the mood shifter ball intervention on stress and burnout among nurses.","authors":"Seethalakshmi Avudaiappan, JoyEvanjalin Manuvel Raj, Geetha Poomalai","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2163_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2163_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Occupational stress and burnout are prevalent among nurses due to heavy workload, extended shifts, and inadequate staffing, that have a negative impact on their well-being and patient care. Effective interventions are crucial to address these challenges. The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the mood shifter ball intervention on stress and burnout among nurses at a tertiary care hospital in Chennai and to extrapolate themes from reflective practices.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A mixed-methods, pre-experimental one-group pretest-post-test design was conducted. Data were collected over a 45-day period, from October 11 to November 24, 2023. After excluding 13 nurses who exhibited low stress, burnout, or lacked interest, the final sample consisted of 332 participants using nonprobability purposive sampling. Following informed consent, pretests using the Perceived Stress Scale-10 and the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory were administered. Participants then engaged in a weekly, 15-min intervention over 4 weeks, using three handheld emoji balls (sad, neutral, and happy) designed to help manage stress. The intervention involved compressing each ball for 3-5 s while taking deep breaths: the angry ball was used to focus on stress, the neutral ball for problem-solving, and the smiley ball to induce calm. Post-tests were conducted on the 15^th and 30^th day, alongside a satisfaction survey. After each session, participants reflected on their experiences by completing a reflection paper, articulating their thoughts and any strategies they developed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of participants (81.0%) were aged ≤ 25 years, with a mean age of 24.4 ± 3.3 years. Most participants (88.9%) were women. Mean stress scores decreased from 25.6 ± 4.7 (pretest) to 19.4 ± 5.5 (post-test II), and burnout scores decreased from 44.1 ± 6.3 to 36.1 ± 7.0. A majority (53.3%) reported high satisfaction with the intervention. Significant correlations between stress and burnout were identified (<i>P</i> < 0.001). Reflection themes included work, emotion, lack of competence, patient relations, and organization.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The mood shifter ball intervention significantly reduced stress and burnout, demonstrating its potential as an effective stress management tool in healthcare.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413108/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, awareness and attitude of healthcare professionals toward the use of ChatGpt: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Henston DSouza, Azhar Mohammed, Ahmed A Almuntashiri, V V Harish Kumar, Munaz Mulla, Anas A Khader, Sanchari Bhowmick, Pushkar Gupta","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1699_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1699_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>ChatGPT is increasingly finding its applicability in various aspects of life, including the healthcare system. However, its use is not so much prevalent as of now among healthcare professionals. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness, and attitude of healthcare professionals toward the use of ChatGPT.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-validated itemed survey form. This pre-validated itemed survey form was circulated among 300 healthcare professionals. The questionnaire items were pertaining to the study respondents' knowledge, its use, and opinions with regard to ChatGPT influence over healthcare profession. SPSS statistical software (version 16.0) was used for analyzing observations. Normality was tested using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Continuous type of data was observed as mean ± standard deviation (SD) or median (interquartile range). Categorical data was entered as frequencies and/or percentage. Correlations between degrees of agreement and demographic characteristics were done by two-tailed independent\"t-test\" with significance set at <i>P</i> ≤ 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Statistically significant level of knowledge (<i>P</i> = .0387) regarding the use of ChatGPT was found in healthcare workers. Eighty-eight percent healthcare professionals opinioned that ChatGPT can never replace the conventional style of writing or report generation in healthcare that was found to be statistically significant (<i>P</i> = 0387).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to this study, healthcare professionals have little knowledge regarding ChatGPT and have no acceptance for the use of this technology in the healthcare field.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"304"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413103/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Midwifery legal education using scenario-based learning: Effects on moral sensitivity and reasoning.","authors":"Leila Asadi, Fatemeh Keshmiri, Farideh Khavari","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1322_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1322_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to assess the effect of scenario-based learning (SBL) in legal midwifery education to enhance moral sensitivity and reasoning among midwifery students.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) was conducted at Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences between 2021 and 2022. A census sampling method was employed, enrolling 66 midwifery students. The intervention consisted of scenario-based learning, and outcomes were evaluated through pre- and post-intervention assessments of moral sensitivity and reasoning skills. Academic performance was measured using a key feature (KF) exam of students Moral judgment, and student satisfaction was also assessed. Data were analyzed using descriptive-analytical methods in IBM SPSS (version 18), with statistical significance set at *<i>P</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings demonstrated a significant improvement in both clinical reasoning and moral sensitivity (<i>P</i>< 0.001). In the first year, clinical reasoning scores increased from 2.17 ± 0.48 to 4.17 ± 0.65, while in the second year, they rose from 2.22 ± 0.50 to 4.19 ± 0.60. Moral sensitivity scores also improved, increasing from 5.04 ± 1.25 to 5.82 ± 0.87 in the first year and from 4.9 ± 1.34 to 5.93 ± 0.76 in the second year. Additionally, student satisfaction and KF exam scores were at desirable levels.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusion: </strong>Scenario-based learning effectively enhanced moral reasoning and sensitivity in midwifery students. The findings suggest that SBL is a valuable pedagogical approach for addressing legal issues in midwifery education and improving students' professional competence.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"289"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413104/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Motivational factors influencing radiography students' career choices: A survey study.","authors":"Mohammad Rawashdeh, Charbel Saade, Andrew England, Mark F McEntee, Praveen Kumar, Mohamed M El Safwany, Mohamed Zakaria El-Sayed, Magdi Ali","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1891_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1891_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite significant advancements in healthcare in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), limited research has explored the motivational factors influencing UAE radiography students' choice of this field.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Institutional using a cross-sectional survey, to explore motivational factors influencing career decisions among UAE radiography students. It was conducted in 2023 and involved 100 students from four universities across the UAE. Nonprobability sampling, including convenience and snowball methods, was used. Data were collected through an online questionnaire validated through expert reviews and pilot testing. The analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS software to assess demographic characteristics and career motivation factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings of this study demonstrate that the primary reason for choosing diagnostic radiography as a profession was primarily due to their interest in medical imaging technology (47%). Additional motivations included job availability (18%), personal interest, and high-income potential (14%). Most participants (40%) expressed satisfaction with their career choice and an interest in further education. Further training in ultrasound or nuclear medicine was desired by 17%, and both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) by 23%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The appeal of diagnostic radiography arises from a combination of interest in advanced imaging technologies, such as MRI and CT, alongside promising career prospects and opportunities for specialization. Targeted early career guidance and well-structured educational and policy interventions are essential to attract and retain skilled professionals. These measures are critical for sustaining the UAE's healthcare sector's growth and provide a replicable model for advancing diagnostic radiography in other regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"311"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12413124/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}