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{"title":"The level of emotional intelligence among Saudi nursing students: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Ahmed Mansour Almansour","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2794","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Emotional intelligence is an individual's capacity to comprehend, use, and control their own emotions to communicate and connect with people successfully. The emotional intelligence level among nursing students indicates their ability to regulate their emotions, possess self-awareness, demonstrate empathy, have motivation, and display social skills, impacting how they adapt during their education and preparation for nursing care. However, studies investigating emotional intelligence in the Saudi Arabian context are scarce.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the degree of emotional intelligence and its differences according to sociodemographic variables among nursing students in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was undertaken with 322 nursing students conveniently selected at Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected between May and June 2023 utilizing the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT). Descriptive statistics, such as mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage, independent <i>t</i>-test, and one-way ANOVA were used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most of the students had emotional intelligence levels ranging from moderate to high (96.6%). There were significant differences in emotional intelligence levels according to the age of students, gender, year of study, marital status, mother's education, physical and psychological health, and grade point average (<i>p</i> <0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study findings may offer valuable insights for nursing educators in universities, emphasizing the importance of enhancing emotional intelligence and integrating it into nursing curricula. Additionally, it highlights the need to develop effective strategies and training sessions and workshops according to sociodemographic factors to enhance emotional intelligence levels among nursing students.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600711/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414502","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 and attitude towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender healthcare concerns: A cross-sectional survey among undergraduate nursing students in a Philippine state university.","authors":"Ryan Michael F Oducado","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2887","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2887","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Recently, there has been an increasing concern regarding matters concerning the LGBT community that should not be overlooked. Even though the Philippines is among the Asian nations with strong public tolerance towards homosexuals, numerous individuals still encounter discrimination. And while studies have been conducted elsewhere, the literature is limited among Filipino nursing students.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This research assessed the knowledge and attitude towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) healthcare concerns among nursing students in the Philippines.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted among nursing students (<i>N</i> = 354) in a public university in the Philippines. The Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitudes of LGBT Health Concerns was used to gather survey data online in April 2022, and data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 26 software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>While a large majority of nursing students had positive attitudes, many had only low to moderate knowledge about LGBT healthcare concerns, although no significant correlation (<i>p</i> = 0.081) was found between knowledge and attitude. There were significant differences in knowledge based on gender (<i>p</i> = 0.049), religious affiliation (<i>p</i> = 0.023), and academic year level (<i>p</i> <0.001). A significant difference was also identified in attitude based on sexual orientation (<i>p</i> <0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Certain measures should be taken to address the gaps in the curricular content of undergraduate nursing programs directed at the LGBT topic to deliver culturally competent care grounded in evidence-based practices for LGBT individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600702/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414497","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":"Social determinants of health and glycemic control in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary hospital in Nepal: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Prava Adhikari,&nbsp;Aurawamon Sriyuktasuth,&nbsp;Warunee Phligbua","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2753","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an emerging global public health challenge worldwide, including Nepal. Social determinants of health (SDOH) play a major role in glycemic control among persons with type 2 DM (T2DM). However, little is known about the association between SDOH and glycemic control among individuals with T2DM in Nepal.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to identify the level of glycemic control and SDOH associated with glycemic control among Nepalese with T2DM.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, among 135 Nepalese diagnosed with T2DM who attended follow-up appointments. Convenience sampling and inclusion criteria were utilized for participant selection. Data were collected from April to June 2021 using validated scales. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and binary logistic regression were employed to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of the participants in this study was 53.84 (SD = 11.78) years, and the average monthly household income was 567.64 (SD = 362.30) USD. The majority of the participants (77.8%) were literate and had no health insurance coverage (73.3%). Approximately 64.4% of the participants showed suboptimal glycemic control indicated by glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥7%. The significant determinants of good glycemic control included monthly household income of >850 USD (odds ratio [OR] = 12.20, 95% confident interval [CI] = 1.76-84.61, <i>p</i> = 0.011) and 341-600 USD (OR = 7.64, 95% CI 1.35-42.98, <i>p</i> = 0.021), being literate (OR = 6.37, 95% CI = 1.65-24.49, <i>p</i> = 0.007), having health insurance (OR = 5.82, 95% CI = 1.49-22.65, <i>p</i> = 0.011), sufficient health literacy (OR = 3.46, 95% CI = 1.10-10.83, <i>p</i> = 0.03), and high (OR = 16.17, 95% CI = 2.36-110.67, <i>p</i> = 0.005) and moderate (OR = 7.02, 95% CI = 1.26-39.07, <i>p</i> = 0.026) food availability, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study revealed suboptimal glycemic control in Nepalese with T2DM. This study presents essential social determinants of glycemic control in this population. Therefore, healthcare providers, particularly nurses, should pay more attention to assessing social determinants and provide targeted interventions to patients with T2DM who have low income, are illiterate, have no health insurance coverage, have insufficient health literacy, and have low resources for food availability.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600700/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414500","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":"The effect of mHealth program on behavior modification and health outcomes among patients with diabetes: A randomized controlled trial study.","authors":"Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi Firdaus,&nbsp;Piyanuch Jittanoon,&nbsp;Umaporn Boonyasopun,&nbsp;Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2664","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mobile health presents a promising alternative in the digital era. Mobile health apps (mHealth), when combined with the concept of self-management, are considered one of the methods for incorporating technology-based interventions into the healthcare system.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to determine the effect of mHealth (specifically, the Diabetic Care App) on foot care behavior, dietary behavior, foot condition, and fasting blood glucose levels among patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A single randomized controlled trial was conducted at a government-run primary clinic in Northern Malaysia, involving 58 patients with uncontrolled diabetes who were assigned to two groups. The intervention group received the Diabetic Care App, attended a 2-hour face-to-face session, and was included in a WhatsApp group, while the control group received standard care. Relevant assessments were conducted for both groups in Week 1 and Week 5. The study was conducted from February 2020 to November 2020, and parametric and non-parametric statistics were used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pretest-posttest comparisons in both groups revealed significant findings for foot care behavior (<i>p</i> <0.01), dietary behavior (<i>p</i> <0.01), and foot condition (<i>p</i> <0.01), except for fasting blood glucose levels. In inter-group comparisons, a significant difference was observed only in foot care behavior (<i>p</i> <0.01) and dietary behavior (<i>p</i> <0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results indicate that technology-based interventions are beneficial for modifying behavior, specifically in terms of foot care and dietary behavior, in this study. The study highlights the applicability of mHealth for nurses in patient education and self-management of chronic conditions. Future research should explore app utilization among patients with chronic conditions.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registration number: </strong>NCT04260100 (registered at https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04260100).</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600709/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414501","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":"Comparison of palliative care education for family caregivers in high-and-low-income countries: An integrative review.","authors":"Martina Sinta Kristanti,&nbsp;Nurdina Wahyu Hidayati,&nbsp;Maryadi","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2713","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In most resource-limited countries, palliative care is still under development. Despite the differences, the involvement of family caregivers is fundamental in both High-Income Countries (HICs) and Low-Income Countries (LICs). The lack of formal support in LICs implies that educational interventions to support family caregivers in this region could be more complex and urgently needed than in HICs. To comprehend the existing situation and identify the gaps in LICs, using HICs as a benchmark standard and conducting a review comparing educational interventions in both regions is essential.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To identify and compare the existing implementation of education for family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in LICs and HICs.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>An integrative review guideline by Whittemore and Knafl was followed. Interventional studies related to education for family caregivers providing care for adult patients with cancer were included, and review articles were excluded.</p><p><strong>Data sources: </strong>Data were obtained from PubMed, EBSCO, ProQuest, and ClinicalKey. The search was conducted on 18 November 2021 and updated on 9 August 2023.</p><p><strong>Review methods: </strong>Data reduction, data comparison, conclusion drawing, and data verification were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the 11 studies included, nine were randomized controlled trials, and two were quasi-experimental studies. Among them, seven (63%) were conducted in HICs, and four (37%) were carried out in LICs. In both regions, the psychological aspect was the most commonly addressed subject in palliative care education for family caregivers. However, in LICs, no articles specifically addressed the social and spiritual aspects of family caregivers' education. Research conducted in LICs mostly involved nurses, while studies in HICs included a more diverse range of healthcare professionals. Typically, these programs required two to three sessions, with 30-60 minutes duration for 3-12 weeks.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The social and spiritual aspects can be integrated into family caregivers' training programs in LICs in the near future. Nurses, as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, are capable of contributing to the development of educational programs for family caregivers, especially in resource-limited countries where patients rely heavily on their caregivers and relatives. Support from nurses is fundamental in such contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600708/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414481","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":"Development and psychometric properties of the Person-centered Palliative Care Nursing Instrument (PPCNI) in the Philippines.","authors":"Gil P Soriano,&nbsp;Kathyrine A Calong Calong,&nbsp;Rudolf Cymorr Kirby P Martinez,&nbsp;Hirokazu Ito,&nbsp;Yuko Yasuhara,&nbsp;Evalyn A Abalos,&nbsp;Tetsuya Tanioka","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2906","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2906","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Over the years, a few tools and instruments have been developed to assist in the assessment within a palliative care setting. However, many of these tools and instruments do not reflect a person-centered palliative care model.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to develop a Person-centered Palliative Care Nursing Instrument (PPCNI) in the Philippines.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An exhaustive search of the literature was conducted to develop a pool of items for the instrument. The validity of the instrument was evaluated using the content validity index (CVI), while the factor structure was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using maximum likelihood estimation with Promax rotation. Also, the internal reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>EFA yielded three factors: 1) Caring as maintaining person's dignity (13 items), 2) caring as empowerment of person's autonomy (14 items), and 3) caring as understanding person's momentary concerns (10 items). Whereas the internal consistency reliability of these subscales appeared excellent (i.e., 0.95, 0.96, and 0.93, respectively), the Cronbach's alpha for the overall scale was 0.98. The item-total correlation coefficients were >0.30 for all items, ranging from 0.310 to 0.726.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings support a three-factor, 37-item PPCNI that can be used in clinical practice to ensure that nurses provide palliative care based on patient needs and preferences.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10600707/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71414482","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":"Prenatal harmful substances: Thai pregnant women's experiences.","authors":"Jatuporn Tantanokit, Nantaporn Sansiriphun, Kasara Sripichyakan, Pimpaporn Klunklin","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2708","DOIUrl":"10.33546/bnj.2708","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The exposure of unborn babies to harmful substances during prenatal stages can lead to fetal anomalies, emphasizing the significance of pregnant women's practices in ensuring optimal fetal outcomes. However, there is a lack of understanding regarding this issue from the perspective of pregnant women.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to describe the experiences of pregnant women in avoiding harmful substances to their unborn babies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected between September 2020 and April 2021 through in-depth interviews with 17 pregnant women purposively selected from two hospitals in southern Thailand. Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes emerged from the participants' experiences: 1) understanding of harms, which included substance characteristics, exposure characteristics, body's protective mechanism, personal experiences, and obtained information; 2) practices for safety, which consisted of food safety, work safety, ambient air safety, and safety in personal/household products; 3) challenges in avoiding harmful substances, which were unrecognition, unavailability of safe substances, discomfort and inconvenience, inevitability, and family traditions; and 4) overcoming the challenges through personal changes, obtaining support, and ensuring a peaceful mind.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings provide valuable insights into prenatal exposure to harmful substances, which can serve as a basis for developing comprehensive guidelines for best practices. It is crucial for nurses to receive training that enables them to educate pregnant women, enhancing their awareness of important harmful substances and promoting effective methods for maintaining safety in their daily activities. Additionally, nurses can develop interventions to empower pregnant women to overcome challenges by involving significant individuals, particularly family members, in providing support and creating an optimal prenatal environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/a6/61/BNJ-9-4-302.PMC10461167.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10120250","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":"Self-concept among Indonesian adolescents in coastal areas: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Rika Sarfika, I Made Moh. Yanuar Saifudin, Eka Oktavianto","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2622","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Adolescence is a transitional phase from childhood to adulthood, characterized by various biological, psychological, and social changes. Adolescents living in coastal regions are exposed to social-environmental risk factors that can affect their emotional wellbeing, primarily due to the demanding and unpredictable nature of coastal communities. These challenging and volatile circumstances can have a negative impact on adolescents’ emotions, making them more vulnerable to mental and emotional disorders. Objective: This study aimed to examine the self-concept and its differences according to sociodemographic factors among adolescents residing in coastal areas of Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed for this study, which involved 644 adolescents living in coastal regions of Indonesia, specifically in the West Sumatra and Bali provinces. The Tennessee Self Concept Scale (TSCS) 2nd Edition Short Form was used to assess self-concept from August to September 2022. Descriptive statistics, Independent-t-test, and One-way ANOVA were utilized for data analysis. Results: The findings revealed that adolescents in coastal areas had a high level of self-concept. A statistically significant difference was discovered in the overall self-concept according to gender (p = 0.002). Similarly, a significant difference was observed in the physical domain based on class level (p = 0.019). Regarding the personal domain, significant differences were identified according to age (p = 0.030), class level (p = 0.030), parent's marital status (p = 0.030), father's education (p = 0.05), and family income (p = 0.01). Furthermore, in the family domain, significant differences were found based on parents’ marital status (p <0.001) and adolescents’ residence status (p = 0.002). Additionally, a significant difference in the academic domain was observed with respect to gender (p = 0.001). However, no significant differences were noted in the moral ethics and social domains across all sociodemographic variables (p >0.05). Conclusion: This study emphasizes the need for attention from various stakeholders, including mental health nurses, to prioritize interventions to promote positive self-concept among adolescents, consider sociodemographic factors that influence self-concept, and address areas of dissatisfaction such as moral behavior and academic/work efficiency. Incorporating family support and nurturing positive parent-child relationships are also important for fostering a healthy self-concept in adolescents.","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135608973","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":"Experiences of Thai-Muslim patients regarding inconsistent antiretroviral therapy adherence: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study.","authors":"Pajongsil Perngmark, Oatcharaphon Sahawiriyasin, Eleanor Holroyd","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2426","DOIUrl":"10.33546/bnj.2426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has played a crucial role in saving countless lives of patients with HIV/AIDS across the world. However, despite its effectiveness, ART adherence still falls short globally, and non-adherence remains the primary cause of treatment failure. In the rural areas of southern Thailand, where the population is predominantly conservative Muslims, there has been an observed increase in ART non-adherence.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to explore experiences of inconsistent ART adherence among Thai-Muslim patients with HIV/AIDS (PWHAs) in southern Thailand. In addition, the perspectives of healthcare providers were also sought.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were collected by conducting semi-structured in-depth interviews with ten Thai-Muslim PWHAs and five healthcare providers at a Voluntary Counseling-and-Testing Clinic. A content analysis approach was utilized to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Inconsistent ART adherence was reported. Religion/spiritual imperatives, forgetfulness, inadequate knowledge (of drug side effects and drug regime), misunderstandings (about being symptom-free and feeling well), boredom from long-term drug-taking regimes, as well as poor transportation and lack of family support (arising from non-disclosure of one's HIV-serostatus due to HIV stigma) were emergent themes derived from the interviews with Thai-Muslim PWHAs. The healthcare providers' interview data revealed their need for the integration of Islamic beliefs to provide better care.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is essential for healthcare teams to work collaboratively with patients' religious beliefs to enhance ART adherence. Clinical nurses can contribute to the promotion of HIV-care services by integrating Islamic beliefs and Muslim culture into their practice, thus increasing patients' knowledge and motivation for ART adherence. This could entail utilizing Islamic prayer rituals as drug reminders, elaborating on Islamic moral beliefs concerning sickness and healing, and integrating the cultural imperatives of self-care in the Muslim community into ongoing care delivery. Cross-cultural nursing education and specialized training in HIV care should incorporate knowledge about Islamic and Muslim cultural beliefs.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/17/d0/BNJ-9-3-253.PMC10363971.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9875714","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":"Exploring the tuberculosis medication program in Indonesia as perceived by patients and their families: A qualitative study.","authors":"Imelda Liana Ritonga,&nbsp;Setyowati Setyowati,&nbsp;Hanny Handiyani,&nbsp;Astuty Yuni Nursasi","doi":"10.33546/bnj.2484","DOIUrl":"10.33546/bnj.2484","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge in Indonesia, with the country experiencing one of the highest numbers of lost cases in TB management. Therefore, there is a need to identify the underlying reasons for this problem.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to explore the experiences of TB-diagnosed patients and their families during the time of diagnosis and while undergoing the TB medication program.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed a qualitative descriptive-interpretive approach. The study was conducted in government community health centers (CHC) from May 2022 to July 2022. A total of 22 participants, consisting of 12 TB-diagnosed patients and ten family members, were included in the study. Data were collected through focus group discussions and analyzed thematically.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five themes were developed: (1) Delay in tuberculosis diagnosis, (2) Delay in starting TB treatment, (3) High willingness of patients and their families to recover, (4) Understanding that TB is an infectious disease, and (5) Factors affecting patient recovery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study findings might contribute to the National TB elimination program. It is recommended that all health workers practicing in the community should be involved in the TB program to improve its management. Collaboration between multiple sectors in the community can also provide an advantage in solving TB problems by increasing new case detection. Additionally, it is suggested that all nurses working with TB patients establish rapport with health cadres and patients' families to enhance medication adherence in patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":42002,"journal":{"name":"Belitung Nursing Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/a5/46/BNJ-9-2-124.PMC10353632.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9835120","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}