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{"title":"Best-practice guidelines for nurses for the assessment and management of acute trauma-related pain in adult patients: A scoping review","authors":"Yolande N. Magerman,&nbsp;Portia J. Jordan,&nbsp;Chinwe J. Iwu-Jaja,&nbsp;Mariana M. Van der Heever","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100888","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100888","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Trauma-related pain represents a large proportion of admissions to emergency centres (ECs) across Europe and globally. Best recommendations in the form of best practice guidelines (BPGs) are recommended for effective pain management in any setting. The preliminary search revealed no guidelines specific to the assessment and management of acute trauma-related pain by nurses in the EC, prompting a scoping review. The review aimed to identify, appraise and summarise BPGs for the assessment and management of acute trauma-related pain in adult patients within the EC settings.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Following the PRISMA-ScR framework and JBI methodology for scoping reviews, the researchers conducted a comprehensive search focusing on acute pain, trauma-related pain, pain assessment and management in ECs worldwide. Electronic databases and search engines included PubMed, EBSCOhost, CINAHL, and Guideline Clearinghouses. Data extraction and synthesis focused on guidelines addressing acute pain assessment and management.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Between 14 December 2020 to 14 June 2021, a total of 4<!--> <!-->029 records were identified from electronic databases, 1<!--> <!-->379 from guideline repositories and 15 from search engines. After the screening, 34 records were assessed for eligibility, of which 22 were excluded. Twelve BPGs were screened. After the critical appraisal, six guidelines were included.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>There is a dearth of guidelines for the assessment and management of acute trauma-related pain in ECs. The included guidelines covered medical and trauma emergencies and acute and chronic pain and were not specific to the EC. The paucity of such guidelines in ECs was highlighted, emphasising the need for BPGs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100888"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145048738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Burden and its associated factors of neonatal necrotizing enter colitis among neonates admitted in neonatal intensive care unit in Ethiopia. A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Demewoz Kefale ,&nbsp;Worku Necho Asferie ,&nbsp;Tigabu Munye Aytenew ,&nbsp;Gedefaw Abeje Masresha ,&nbsp;Mahilet Wondim ,&nbsp;Misganaw Abie Tassew ,&nbsp;Kidist Hunegn Setargew ,&nbsp;Yeshiambaw Eshetie ,&nbsp;Solomon Demis Kebede","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100899","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100899","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Neonatal Necrotizing enterocolitis is the most critical and recurrent gastrointestinal disorder in neonatal intensive care units. Although the overall mortality extends to 50 % related to necrotizing enterocolitis, it can approach 100 % with perforation, peritonitis and sepsis complications. It is the first step to planning management approaches that can contribute to decreasing long term morbidity and mortality. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the prevalence and its determinant factors of necrotizing enterocolitis among admitted neonates in Ethiopia. The procedure of this systematic review and meta-analysis was registered at the Prospero with a registration number of CRD42023409175. Universal online databases such as PubMed, Cochrane, Google, Google Scholar, SCOPUS, and Web of science and Global health were used to search for articles. Data extraction was commenced with Microsoft Excel and STATA17 was used to conduct the Meta-Analysis. Random effect model analysis was considered when there was evidence of heterogeneity among the studies. The overall pooled prevalence of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis was 14.4 % (95 % CI; 7.04, 21.85, I² = 95.80 %, p = 0.000). The pooled odds ratio of Birth weight (AOR = 3.75 (95 % CI; 1.72, 5.79), Apgar score (AOR = 2.37 (95 % CI; 1.83, 2.91), maternal infection (AOR = 5.24 (95 % CI; 4.04, 6.45) and prolonged labor (AOR = 2.70 (95 % CI; 1.65, 3.74) had significant statistical association with neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis. This finding concluded that high prevalence and multiple determinant factors of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis in Ethiopia. This finding recommend that neonatal care programs prioritize targeting maternal infection prevention, improved labor management, and enhanced care for low birth weight neonates and those with low Apgar scores to decrease the unacceptably high burden of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis and its devastating consequences.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100899"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145104203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Motivating and inhibitory factors in mask-wearing: Chronic patients’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"Parvaneh Aghajari ,&nbsp;Mina Hosseinzadeh","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100858","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100858","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In COVID-19 pandemic mask-wearing has emerged as a critical preventive measure to minimize the risk of virus transmission, particularly for those with underlying health conditions. Chronic patients may face unique challenges related to mask-wearing that can impact their willingness to adhere to recommended practices. This study explores the experiences of chronic patients regarding mask usability and adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative study utilized a conventional content analysis approach to explore the experiences of chronic patients regarding mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were purposively selected from chronic patients visiting healthcare centers in Maragheh, Iran. A total of 25 individuals with various chronic conditions were interviewed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Conventional content analysis as described by Graneheim and Lundman was used to analysis the data. Findings led to the emergence of two categories: 1. Incentives for Mask Wearing with these subcategories: new habit formation and sense of security 2.Barriers to mask usage with these subcategories: uncertainty About the Effectiveness of Masks, Perceived invulnerability after vaccination, Ineffective training of caregivers and Challenges of mask usage. This study highlights that while participants acknowledged the importance of masks, barriers such as skepticism about their effectiveness and discomfort hindered adherence. The findings underscore the need for targeted educational initiatives to address these challenges and promote understanding of mask benefits. A comprehensive approach that combines education, community support, and open communication is essential for empowering chronic patients to protect their health in future public health crises.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100858"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Self-care in nursing: A bibliometric analysis (1976–2023)","authors":"Mahsa Hosseini ,&nbsp;Soheila Shamsikhani ,&nbsp;Masoomeh Noruzi Zamengani ,&nbsp;Sediqullah Ahmadi ,&nbsp;Ali Jadidi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100821","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100821","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Context</h3><div>This study conducted a science mapping analysis of Self-care for nurses research until 1 January 2024. Self-care is a crucial element in promoting global health. Self-care can lead to the health and happiness of nurses. The purpose of this study was to identify the authoritative journals in this field, and topics related to nurses’ self-care.</div></div><div><h3>Evidence Acquisition</h3><div>The present study was a bibliometric analysis that used science mapping techniques and data was extracted from the Web of Science and Scopus. Based on the study population and the outcome, Self-care and nurses were considered as the main search terms. Data collection and analysis may be divided into two main: descriptive and bibliometric. The use of VOSviewer for analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>This study retrieved 102 publications which, 74 (58%) were articles and 12 (11%) were reviewed articles. The United States is the most effective country in this field with the most publications and citations. Common related to self-care, nursing, work factors, and health-related. The International Journal of Nursing Studies from Elsevier has the most citations in the WOS and Scopus databases.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Due to the lack of research in the field, there is a concern to produce information and research in this field. The importance of research in this field is related to the role of nurses in the health system. self-care can help improve global health by improving the physical and mental health of nurses. Therefore, it is suggested that pay special attention to Self-care for nurses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100821"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349776","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 Three-Way Challenge Faced by Patients Living with Diabetic Foot Ulcers at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Ajaratu Lampinley ,&nbsp;Isaac Hayford Budu ,&nbsp;Abigail Kusi-Amponsah Diji ,&nbsp;Alberta Yemotsoo Lomotey ,&nbsp;Olivia Nyarko Mensah ,&nbsp;Saviour Yao Davor ,&nbsp;Felix Apiribu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100856","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100856","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Diabetes Foot Ulcer, DFU, remains a significant public health challenge worldwide, especially in low and middle-income countries LMICs, like Ghana. However, not much has been done to address the challenges facing patients living with DFU in Ghana. This qualitative study investigated the challenges facing patients living with DFU at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana, KATH.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In-depth interviews were conducted among 11 purposively sampled individuals living with DFU at KATH to the point of data saturation and analysed using content analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study found three main challenges facing patients living with DFU at KATH. These challenges were economic (cost of treatment of DFU), psychological (fear of amputation, hopelessness and sadness) and social (stigmatization, mobility and inability to attend social functions) in nature.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The study advocates for policy interventions to address the economic, psychological, and social challenges faced by patients with DFU. Key among them include regular counselling programs by healthcare providers and religious bodies, strengthening social support networks, integrating psychological support, and incorporating DFU treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100856"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144134269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the unmet needs of family caregivers of cancer patients in Southwest Nigeria","authors":"P.O. Amoo,&nbsp;N. Busisiwe","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100864","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100864","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Cancer imposes a significant burden on family caregivers in low-resource settings like Southwest Nigeria, where financial strain, limited information, and emotional distress are prevalent but often unaddressed. Understanding these unmet needs is vital for enhancing caregiver support and patient outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study aimed to explore the unmet needs of family caregivers of cancer patients in Southwest Nigeria and evaluate the adequacy of information provided for effective caregiving.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An ethnographic approach was employed, involving semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and ethnographic observations. Data were collected from 35 caregivers across multiple hospitals and home settings in Southwest Nigeria over six months and analysed using thematic analysis with NVIVO version 12.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>findings showed that majority of the caregivers are female 60 %, mean age 39.6 years, key unmet needs included financial strain due to high treatment costs (reported by most participants), insufficient information about cancer and caregiving (lack of guidance on patient care), emotional and psychological stress (distress from patient suffering), inadequate support from healthcare providers (poor communication), and social isolation exacerbated by misconceptions about cancer contagiousness. Caregivers emphasised the need for transparent communication, financial aid, and emotional support.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study underscores the critical unmet needs of family caregivers in Southwest Nigeria, highlighting the necessity for improved communication, financial assistance, and psychosocial interventions. Policy changes are essential to recognize caregivers as integral to cancer care. Future research should investigate tailored intervention models for diverse settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100864"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144491123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The mediating effect of empathy in the relationship between humanistic practice competence and caring ability among newly employed nurses","authors":"Rongxiu Jin ,&nbsp;Yi Wang ,&nbsp;Ying Shan ,&nbsp;Jiuqun Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100866","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100866","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The transition period for newly employed nurses is critical for the development of professional competencies, particularly in humanistic practice and caring ability. While previous research has established the importance of humanistic practice competence in nursing, the mediating role of empathy in the enhancement of caring ability remains underexplored. This study aims to analyze the relationship between humanistic practice competence and the caring abilities of newly hired nurses, specifically focusing on the mediating role of empathy in this context.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional study was conducted Among 129 newly employed nurses from a tertiary hospital in Shenzhen. Three validated instruments—the Humanistic Practice Competence Assessment Scale, the Interpersonal Reactivity Index Questionnaire (Empathy Ability Scale), and the Caring Ability Inventory (CAI)—were employed to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the scores of humanistic practice competence, empathy, and caring ability. Correlation analysis and mediation analysis were performed to examine the relationships between these variables.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The findings highlighted that newly employed nurses excelled in humanistic practice competence with an average score of 106.50 ± 18.79 but did not meet the international standard in caring ability, scoring only 187.00 ± 21.62.</div><div>The analysis demonstrated that newly employed nurses exhibited a humanistic practice competence score exceeding the average benchmark (106.50 ± 18.79), while their caring ability (187.00 ± 21.62) fell below established international standards.</div><div>A significant positive correlation was identified between humanistic practice competence and caring ability. Furthermore, empathy was found to mediate the relationship between humanistic practice competence and caring ability, with an indirect effect value of 0.495, which accounted for 86.84 % of the total effect.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study highlights the pivotal role of empathic capacity in enhancing humanistic practice competence and caring ability among newly employed nurses, providing empirical support for nursing administrators to develop targeted intervention programs. The findings suggest that educational strategies should prioritize strengthening novice nurses’ humanistic cognition and professional identity, while systematically implementing humanistic practice protocols. Through clinical immersion, these practitioners can progressively refine their humanistic literacy, with particular emphasis on optimizing nurse-patient communication through evidence-based interaction techniques. Such multidimensional cultivation enables continuous delivery of high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care that meets contemporary healthcare expectations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100866"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144502749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Results of fetal health assessment tests in pregnancies with borderline and normal amniotic fluid index: A case-control study","authors":"Somayyeh Naghizadeh ,&nbsp;Zahra pourmohammad ,&nbsp;Farnaz Faroughi ,&nbsp;Mojgan Mirghafourvand","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100874","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100874","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>There is currently insufficient evidence to support routine fetal surveillance or early delivery decisions in cases of borderline Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI).</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to compare the results of fetal health assessment tests in pregnancies with borderline and normal AFI.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This case-control study was conducted on 300 pregnant women (150 with normal AFI and 150 with borderline AFI) at the 29 Bahman Hospital in Tabriz-Iran. Due to the small number of mothers with borderline AFI, all pregnant mothers with borderline AFI were recruited (census sampling). For the control group, mothers with normal AFI were selected using matched sampling based on age, parity, and gestational age to correspond to the borderline group. The data were collected using a four-part researcher-made questionnaire.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A significant difference was observed in the reduction of maternal perception of fetal movements between the two groups (p = 0.0001), with 35 (23.3 %) women in the normal AFI group and 46 (30.7 %) women in the borderline AFI group reporting reduced movements. The groups had no significant differences regarding Non-Stress Test (NST) (p = 0.324) and Biophysical Profile (BPP) (p = 0.442) results. In women with borderline AFI, maternal perception of decreased fetal movement was 7 times more likely than in women with a normal AFI (OR = 7.43; 95 %CI: 4.4 to 12.4; p = 0.0001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The results of fetal health assessment tests in women with borderline AFI were similar to those with normal AFI. Therefore, clinical management of borderline AFI cases may be approached similarly to those with normal AFI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100874"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144721230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches on the sleep quality of MS patients: A systematic review","authors":"Soheila Shamsikhani ,&nbsp;Mohammad Reza Shamshiri ,&nbsp;Mohammadsadegh Kamran ,&nbsp;Mahsa Hosseini","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100882","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100882","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, recognized by various symptoms, like fatigue, pain, cognitive impairment, and mood disorders, which can impact sleep and cause sleep disorders.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Due to the scattered nature of existing evidence and the significant clinical impact of sleep disturbances among patients with MS, this systematic review seeks to comprehensively integrate current pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches while identifying prevailing knowledge gaps and outlining directions for future investigations.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases up to September 2024, following PRISMA guidelines. The research was guided by the question: “What therapeutic approaches are effective in improving sleep quality in MS patients?” The PICOS framework defined the inclusion criteria (P = MS patients, I = Any intervention, C = Compared to other interventions, O = Sleep quality, S = Randomized controlled trials). After removing duplicates, the remaining articles were screened based on predefined inclusion/exclusion criteria. A total of 24 full-text articles were evaluated, and 16 studies met the final inclusion criteria. Data were extracted on study characteristics, intervention details, and outcomes. The quality of included studies was assessed using the NIH quality assessment tool for controlled intervention studies.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Sixteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. This study confirms the efficacy of melatonin and CBT-I as primary interventions while highlighting the potential of relaxation and mindfulness-based approaches. All studies referenced in this article were of acceptable quality, demonstrating either good or fair quality standards.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This review provides valuable insights into the management of sleep disturbances in individuals with MS. It confirms the efficacy of melatonin and CBT-I as primary interventions while highlighting the potential of relaxation and mindfulness-based approaches.While melatonin showed some benefits, other medications had limited or mixed effects. These findings underscore the need for methodological improvements and more targeted research. Addressing these gaps will help refine clinical practices, ensuring better sleep quality and overall well-being for individuals with MS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100882"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144867283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of mental health and mother–child bonding between mothers of children with and without developmental delay","authors":"Khadijeh Khalili-Azar ,&nbsp;Somayeh Abdolalipour ,&nbsp;Monireh Hamed-Biabani ,&nbsp;Seifollah Heidarabadi ,&nbsp;Mojgan Mirghafourvand","doi":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100849","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijans.2025.100849","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Caregivers of children with developmental delay (DD) may be at risk of mental disorders, and mother–child bonding levels likely differ from those observed in mothers of well-developed children. This study aimed to compare the mental health and mother–child bonding levels between mothers of well-developed children and mothers of children affected with DD.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This case-control study was conducted in 2022 on 150 mothers of under five years old children with DD referred to the development center (case group) and 150 mothers of well-developed children referred to Tabriz health centers (control group). The case group was sampled through convenience sampling and the control group through the random sampling method. Both case and control groups were matched in terms of child age. Data was collected by interviewing the participants using a socio-demographic information<!--> <!-->questionnaire, Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), and mother–child bonding questionnaire used as data collection instruments.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>After adjusting for socio-demographic variables, there was no longer a statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of social dysfunction (B (95 % CI): −0.6 (−1.3 to 0.01), P = 0.052), but, the difference in care anxiety between the two groups was statistically significant (B (95 % CI): 0.6 (0.01 to 1.2), P = 0.047).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>There is no difference in mental health status in mothers of children with DD than in mothers of well-developed children, but caregiver anxiety is probably higher in mothers of children with DD. Future studies using different methods in this area are warranted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38091,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100849"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143839329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}