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{"title":"Motivating factors influencing the career advancement of nurses into nursing management positions","authors":"S. A Mohammed ,&nbsp;A. Al Jaffane ,&nbsp;M. Al Qahtani","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100751","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100751","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Nurse motivation is a prerequisite for improved patient outcomes, performance and job satisfaction. There are studies discussed the factors influencing nurses’ motivation and the job performance however little research has been conducted on the factors influencing the career advancement of nurses to nursing management positions which can bridge the gap in this area.</p></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>The aim of the study was to comprehend the intrinsic, extrinsic, and demographic motivation factors that influence nurses’ career advancement into nursing management positions.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This study employed a quantitative, cross sectional and descriptive design. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among 158 nurses who were either planning to advance their career in nursing management in the future (131) or working in Saudi Arabian hospitals in nursing management positions (27) at the time of study. A preliminary study was also conducted prior to the main study. A self-administered questionnaire, measured using a 7-point Likert scale was used for the study. The study utilized SPSS-19 software pack and descriptive analysis for analyzing data.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The results of the study indicated that the intrinsic motivation factors that influenced the nurses to advance the career into nursing management positions included joy and happiness (p = 0.002), sense of personal accomplishment (p = 0.025), independence in the job (p = 0.010), achievements in life (p = 0.000), freedom of doing the job effectively (p = 0.027), reassurance (p = 0.000), personal satisfaction (p = 0.007), self-esteem (p = 0.012), job<!--> <!-->discrimination at base-level positions (p = 0.001), responsibility (p = 0.000), and opportunities to use their abilities (p = 0.007). The extrinsic motivation factors that motivated the nurses included the provision of more educational opportunities (p = 0.006), more flexibility in family life (p = 0.001), more suitable for a healthy living (p = 0.022), and opening up more career prospects (p = 0.046), among others. Finally, the demographic factors that motivated nurses included sex (p = 0.001), marital status (p = 0.000), current nursing job (p = 0.025), and total years of nursing experience (p = 0.018).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The present study demonstrated that intrinsic, extrinsic and demographic factors motivated nurses to advance their careers into nursing management positions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, the study renders important implications for the career development of nurses in relation to nursing management roles.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100751"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000969/pdfft?md5=37b89167dc8f6549081d5eaa8b4848dd&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000969-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142151895","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":"Predictors of erectile dysfunction in men living with HIV: A systematic review update","authors":"Mostafa Golshekan ,&nbsp;Mahmood Abedinzade ,&nbsp;Zahra Bostani Khalesi ,&nbsp;Marzieh Shayesteh Fard","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100791","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100791","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sexual problems, such as difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, also known as ED, are common among men living with HIV. However, there is limited understanding of the factors associated with ED among this group. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the predictors of ED among men living with HIV. We conducted thorough searches of internet search engines and various electronic research databases using specific keywords to March 2024. Original articles in Persian and English that examined the predictors of ED in HIV-infected men were eligible for inclusion. Two independent reviewers conducted data extraction and assessment. The study included thirty articles involving 65 to 5682 participants. The primary risk factors for ED included demographic characteristics (such as age, nicotine use, unemployment, and lower education level), psychological factors (fear of virus transmission, depression, anxiety, and a history of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse), treatment-related factors (long-term use of ART medication and delayed ART initiation), health-related factors (hepatitis B infection, current diabetes, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, substance abuse, poor sleep quality, and sleep apnea), and socioeconomic issues (stigma, negative HIV coping, and poverty). Higher levels of social support were associated with a lower risk of ED. This systematic review indicated that certain demographic characteristics, psychological, treatment-related, health-related factors, and socioeconomic issues among men living with HIV predict the likelihood of experiencing ED. Healthcare providers should consider incorporating routine ED assessments using validated tools as part of follow-up programs to improve the overall well-being of men living with HIV.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100791"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142442195","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":"Nursing education leadership strengths in South Africa: An exploratory study","authors":"Lebuile John Mogakwe,&nbsp;Deirdre Van Jaarsveldt","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100765","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100765","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and background</h3><p>Numerous multifaceted issues continue to pose a serious challenge to the success of nursing education and training worldwide. In South Africa, distinct situations, such as the transitioning of public nursing colleges to higher education to be part of a unified higher education system, amplify the problems faced by nursing education leaders. To unravel these complexities, an exploration of South Africa’s existing nursing education leadership strengths was undertaken.</p></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>To describe the leadership competencies deemed as an existing leadership strength in a challenged and transforming South African nursing education context.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>As part of a larger study, embedded in social constructionism, an exploration of the country’s existing nursing education leadership strengths was conducted with the purposefully selected nursing education leadership experts. Qualitative, descriptive, and contextual data yielded by the ten participants were analysed using thematic analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><p>Four main themes emerged namely, leadership competencies; governance, leadership, legislation, and policy; staff development as well as community engagement.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The authors propose that the described leadership competencies offered by the nursing education leadership experts as the existing nursing education leadership strengths in the country be considered as a foundational basis to navigate emergent challenges in wider contexts.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100765"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124001100/pdfft?md5=3c70e24a1e179a8333a33565d5b40fd3&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124001100-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142041254","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":"Intent to stay in nursing profession and predictors among nurses working in public hospitals of Eastern Ethiopia, a multi-center study","authors":"Kirubel Eshetu ,&nbsp;Tiwabwork Tekalign ,&nbsp;Tadele Lankrew ,&nbsp;Belete Gelaw ,&nbsp;Mistire Teshome ,&nbsp;Andualem Assefa ,&nbsp;Tsegaye Demeke ,&nbsp;Amanuel Yosef ,&nbsp;Gizachew Ambaw","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100781","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100781","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>the desire to remain in the nursing field has become a serious problem across the globe, and a shortage of nurses shows gaps for the health care system in terms of cost, patients care cabability, and nursing care quality. The nursing profession is losing a lot of nurses. There is paucity of data on the degree and factors influencing intention to stay.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>To asses the level of intent to stay in the nursing profession and associated factors among nurses employed at public hospitals of Eastern Ethiopia, a multi centere study.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 413 nurses employed at public hospitals of eastern Ethiopia from March 1 to 30, 2020. Participants were chosen via simple random sampling methods, with a lottery method. Data were gathered using standardised self-administered questionnaires that had been pre-tested and supervised by an interviewer. EpiData Version 4.6 was used to enter the data, which was then exported to SPSS Version 20 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable analyses were used. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to determine the association between the dependant and independent variables. Finally, factors were deemed statistically significant, if their p-value was less than 0.05. The Hosmer-Lemeshow statistic, with 0.254, and the omnibus test, with &lt; 0.001, were used to assess the goodness of fit.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Percentage of nurses intended to remain in nursing profession was 49.3 % (95 %CI: 46–55.9). Having dependent family members (AOR = 1.908, 95 %CI:1. 142–3.188), job satisfaction (AOR = 6.54, 95 %CI, 2.774–15.41), organizational commitment (AOR=0.301, 95 %CI, 0.127–0.713) and normative commitment (AOR = 3.617,95 %CI, 1.879–6.963) were all substantially correlated with the intention to stay.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study demonstrated that nurses had low level of intent to stay in their profession. Having dependent family members, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and having a high normative commitment showed association with intent to stay. Such kind of unstability in profession altered quality nursing service. Therefore, strengthing nurses’ intent to stay requires enhancing their job happiness, autonomy, professional opportunity, and organizational commitment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100781"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124001276/pdfft?md5=b6b0bf28fd802de5f5b4999407651c8f&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124001276-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142272400","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":"A socially constructed framework for culturally congruent nursing curriculum transformation in Lesotho: A Multi-Methods approach","authors":"Nthabiseng Ann Molise,&nbsp;Yvonne Botma,&nbsp;Deirdre Van Jaarsveldt","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100777","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100777","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Implementing a transformative nursing curriculum is strategic for a country’s population health outcomes. However, transforming a nursing curriculum is challenging due to the lack of investigation into cultural influences impacting such transformation.Therefore, in order to implement a transformative nursing curriculum, educators need support to explore what a culturally congruent framework would look like.</p></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>To socially construct a framework for culturally congruent nursing curriculum transformation in Lesotho.</p></div><div><h3>Methodological approach</h3><p>This study used a descriptive, qualitative, multiple-method research approach. The transformative learning theory was the theoretical context within the social constructivism research paradigm. The Mmogo-Method^TMand the KAWA technique were methods used for data collection during the study’s two empirical phases. The Mmogo-Method^TM was used to describe cultural influences on curriculum implementation, while the KAWA technique was used to describe the congruency between culture and transformative curriculum implementation. Out of a population of 11, a convenience sample of seven midwifery educators was used for the Mmogo-Method^TM and a criterion purposive samplingselection of 14 nursing educatorsfrom a population of 64 for the KAWA technique. Additionally, a narrative literature review was systematically performed to establisha relationship between culture and transformative curriculum implementation.</p></div><div><h3>Findings and interpretations</h3><p>Empirical findings from the Mmogo-Method^TM, KAWA technique, and the narrative literature review confirmed that culture might well influence the implementation of a transformative nursing curriculum. The findings were used to draft a framework validated by nursing educators. The three emergent framework concepts were: transformative learning; educators; and students. These three concepts were inter-related throughout the learning process.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100777"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124001239/pdfft?md5=2b61888aaaac73d9d85f0fade9211fe6&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124001239-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142238385","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":"Consequences of workplace bullying among nurses in Ghana: Does resilience matter?","authors":"Justice Mensah,&nbsp;Comfort Mpaun","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100715","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100715","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>This study investigates the impact of workplace bullying on nurses' psychological distress and the quality of care as well as the impact of resilience in mitigating the negative effect of workplace bullying.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>A cross-sectional survey design was employed to study the phenomenon among a purposive sample of 326 nurses in the Ghanaian healthcare sector with self-administered questionnaires for data collection. Data was analyzed using IBM’s Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27.0 and Process Macro Version.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The study found evidence that bullied nurses in hospitals often suffer from psychological distress. Results also demonstrate a negative link between workplace bullying and the quality of care delivered by nurses. Furthermore, the study found that resilience moderated the workplace bullying and nurses' psychological distress relationship, however, resilience is not a significant moderator in the workplace bullying and quality of care relationship.</p></div><div><h3>Originality</h3><p>The study advances our understanding of workplace bullying's consequences for nurses in the Ghanaian healthcare sector. It underscores the importance of addressing workplace bullying, offering practical recommendations for healthcare administrators and managers. Fostering personal resources like resilience is crucial to empower nurses in facing the challenges of their workplace environment effectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100715"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221413912400060X/pdfft?md5=4599b0ee9702b71cd12dd87b6bbb1a6d&pid=1-s2.0-S221413912400060X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140815340","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":"Assessing exclusive breastfeeding knowledge and practice among women in Mbeya, Southwest Tanzania: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Alex M. Kelvin,&nbsp;Clement N. Mweya","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100733","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100733","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Inadequate infant feeding practices pose a significant social and economic development barrier and a serious health threat for children under five worldwide. Although over 90 % of African children aged 0–5 years are breastfed, in many countries, including Tanzania, less than half of infants aged 0–6 months receive exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) as recommended by the World Health Organization.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The primary objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and practices regarding EBF among women in Mbeya.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A cross-sectional study was conducted among women with children under six months attending the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) clinic at Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital (MZRH) in August 2022. Data was collected by face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Recorded information included age, level of education, marital status, occupation, number of children and other factors associated with EBF.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Of 371 respondents, 77.4 % had prior knowledge of EBF. However, only 52.8 % reported practicing it, while 47.2 % did not. Knowledge of EBF was significantly associated with its practice (p &lt; 0.001). The number of children was also significantly associated with EBF practice (p = 0.002). Understanding the importance of breastfeeding was significantly associated with EBF practice (p &lt; 0.001), as did demographic factors (p &lt; 0.001). However, respondent age was not significantly associated with EBF practice (p = 0.643).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The study revealed a slightly lower EBF prevalence than the national estimate, indicating a public health concern in Mbeya. Findings highlight the need for continued education and support to promote EBF among women.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100733"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000787/pdfft?md5=05dca9d4df58201b67eb215ae7cccb74&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000787-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307974","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":"Exposure to workplace bullying and wellbeing among Ghanaian nurses: The role of personal resources","authors":"Justice Mensah,&nbsp;Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah,&nbsp;Nana Kojo Ayimadu Baafi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100698","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100698","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present study examined the effect of workplace bullying on employee wellbeing, and the moderating effects of psychological capital and emotional intelligence in the workplace bullying and employee wellbeing relationship. Data was collected from 224 nurses in a teaching hospital in Ghana. The results of the analysis showed that workplace bullying has a negative effect on the psychological wellbeing of employees. Furthermore, the results showed that psychological capital and emotional intelligence moderated workplace bullying and psychological wellbeing relationship. The present study makes some contributions to theory and practice. Theoretically, the study extends the literature on the JD-R by highlighting the significant effect of personal resources in mitigating the effects of workplace bullying on employee wellbeing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100698"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221413912400043X/pdfft?md5=0481f987da8c311dfb6f61e092047878&pid=1-s2.0-S221413912400043X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140344373","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":"Low-Density lipoprotein cholesterol goal achievement and associated factors among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Cross-sectional Study, 2023","authors":"Abdisa Beyene ,&nbsp;Teshome Habte ,&nbsp;Aklil Hailu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100737","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Achieving the recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal is vital for managing cardiovascular risk. However, research on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal achievement and associated factors in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, is limited. While global rates vary from 18% to 73%, there is a need for further investigation in this region to better understand and address the factors influencing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal attainment.</p><p>The objective was to assess low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal achievement and associated factors among type 2 diabetes patients.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Institution based quantitative cross-sectional study design was conducted among type II diabetes patients at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.</p><p>Systematic random sampling technique was used to select patient records. Data was collected by using a structured and pretested checklist and some variables were also collected from the chart review, structured questionnaire and analyzed using Epi info version 7.2 and SPSS version 25. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to examine the association between variables. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95 % confidence intervals were calculated, and a p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant for associations between independent and outcome variables.</p></div><div><h3>Result</h3><p>The LDL goal achievement among type II diabetes patients is 58.9 %.Total triglyceride level (AOR = 0.19, 95 %CI, 0.12, 0.54, P= &lt;0.0001), history of smoking (AOR = 0.198, 95 %CI, 1.06, 1.10, P &lt; 0.0001), 40–65 years of age (AOR = 0.21, 95 %CI, 0.05, 0.87, P = 0.03), BMI (AOR = 0.19, 95 %CI, 0.12, 0.54, P= &lt;0.0001)., were found to be statistically significant independent predictors for LDL Goal Achievement in type II Diabetes patients.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>In the current study, significant proportions of type II DM patients fail to attain acceptable levels of LDL cholesterol. Factors like total triglyceride levels, smoking history, older age, and increased BMI influenced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal achievement. Advanced in age, increase in BMI, smoking, and higher levels of triglyceride were determinants of LDL cholesterol goal achievement. Patient education on life style modification mainly cessation of smoking diet and exercise may be recommended to achieve the LDL cholesterol goal.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100737"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000829/pdfft?md5=dd1e78890abe7651f0e1bf67bec544fc&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000829-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141484434","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":"Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional study","authors":"Salwa M. Al Obeisat ,&nbsp;Bayan Ahmad Oleimat ,&nbsp;Karimeh Alnuaimi ,&nbsp;Salam Bani Hani ,&nbsp;Sanaa AbuJilban ,&nbsp;Abdulqadir J. Nashwan","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100707","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100707","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health problems, especially among women, which can have significant impacts on the quality of life and health care costs. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UTIs can influence prevention and treatment outcomes.</p></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>This study aimed to assess Syrian refugee women’s level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward UTIs in Al-Mafraq Governorate. The relationships between the selected demographics and the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of these women toward UTIs were also examined.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>A descriptive-correlational study design. Settings: Data was collected from two clinics in Al-Mafraq Governorate. The actual names of the centers are withheld, but they represent primary healthcare providers in the region. Participants: 400 Syrian refugee women were systematically sampled for this study. Selection was based on visiting the clinics during the study period, with inclusion and exclusion criteria focused on age, nationality, and willingness to participate.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Structured interview questions were used to gather data related to the participants’ demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UTIs.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The majority of participants had secondary education or less (87.3 %). The mean knowledge score about UTIs was 41.26 %. Detailed knowledge scores were reported for UTI causes, transmission modes, symptoms, complications, and preventive measures.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Syrian refugee women in Al-Mafraq Governorate displayed a limited understanding of UTIs. Many women self-reported signs and symptoms related to UTIs, indicating a potential health concern. The results emphasize the importance of initiating UTI-focused educational campaigns for this population.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100707"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000520/pdfft?md5=8875ee513d1f4a631e8d1fa03d52c2df&pid=1-s2.0-S2214139124000520-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140555103","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}