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{"title":"Breast Self-Examination Practice and Associated Factors among Rural Women in Hai Duong Province, Viet Nam: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Hang Thi Nguyen, Tung Le Thanh, Viet Tran Van, Huong Truong Thi Thu, Hung Pham Van","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1675","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the practice level of breast self-examination among rural women, and some factors related to this level of research participants. \u0000Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 309 women living in some rural areas of Hai Duong province, Vietnam from January to June 2022. Data were analyzed by SPSS 20.0 software, and a Chi-square test was used to determine factors related to some demographic characteristics and breast self-examination practices of rural women. \u0000Findings: The study results show that 70.6% of rural women have never performed breast self-examination, in addition, 15.9% practiced every once a month. For evaluation of breast self-examination practice through direct observation shows that only 17.5% of women practice at level with passed. Family history of breast cancer and monthly income of rural women were related to the level of breast self-examination practice (p<0.05). \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy, and Practice: The percentage of rural women practicing breast self-examination following steps by steps correctly was low. Therefore, conducting an educational program to guide breast self-examination practice is necessary for rural women to help them proactively screen and early detect breast-related diseases, especially breast cancer.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"16 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139845611","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":"Effectiveness of a Digital Application-Based Self-Care Management Program in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam","authors":"Phung Van Loi, Ngô Huy Hoàng, Dao Thanh Xuyen","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1662","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1662","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of educational communication intervention using SMDia software in improving knowledge, self-care activities, quality of life and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes in Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam. \u0000Methodology: It was an intervention study with control group. Intervention study was conducted from March 2021 to May 2022 on 240 patient’s type 2 diabetes who was randomly assigned to the control group and intervention group, each group had 120 people. It was to evaluate the effectiveness of educational communication intervention using SMDia software for self-care knowledge, self-care activities, and quality of life, using the DSCKQ-30, SDSCA, and V.SF-36v2 toolkits for glycemic control by fasting blood sugar levels, HbA1c at times before and after intervention. \u0000Findings: After intervention, there was a clear improvement over time and level in the intervention group compared to the control group after 24 weeks. The self-care knowledge score in the intervention group’s 26.60 ± 2.96 points; the self-care activity score in the intervention group's 69.40 ± 9.31 points; the quality of life score for physical health in the intervention group's 73.25 ± 9.34 points; the mental health quality of life score in the intervention group's 72.74 ± 7.0 points. The intervention effect on change in self-care activities, quality of life and self-care knowledge were 167.8%, 163.6%, and 64.0%, respectively. After 24 weeks, the rates of patients with poor blood sugar control and poor HbA1c in the intervention group was 36.7% and 7.5%. The rate of blood sugar control achieved the target increased by 15.8%, HbA1c reached the target increased by 31.7%. Intervention effectiveness reached 8.2% for blood sugar control and 41.8% for HbA1c control. \u0000Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Educational communication intervention using SMDia software has shown to significantly improve self-care knowledge, self-care activities, quality of life and glycemic control for patients with type 2 diabetes.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139860913","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":"Effectiveness of a Digital Application-Based Self-Care Management Program in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam","authors":"Phung Van Loi, Ngô Huy Hoàng, Dao Thanh Xuyen","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1662","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1662","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of educational communication intervention using SMDia software in improving knowledge, self-care activities, quality of life and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes in Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam. \u0000Methodology: It was an intervention study with control group. Intervention study was conducted from March 2021 to May 2022 on 240 patient’s type 2 diabetes who was randomly assigned to the control group and intervention group, each group had 120 people. It was to evaluate the effectiveness of educational communication intervention using SMDia software for self-care knowledge, self-care activities, and quality of life, using the DSCKQ-30, SDSCA, and V.SF-36v2 toolkits for glycemic control by fasting blood sugar levels, HbA1c at times before and after intervention. \u0000Findings: After intervention, there was a clear improvement over time and level in the intervention group compared to the control group after 24 weeks. The self-care knowledge score in the intervention group’s 26.60 ± 2.96 points; the self-care activity score in the intervention group's 69.40 ± 9.31 points; the quality of life score for physical health in the intervention group's 73.25 ± 9.34 points; the mental health quality of life score in the intervention group's 72.74 ± 7.0 points. The intervention effect on change in self-care activities, quality of life and self-care knowledge were 167.8%, 163.6%, and 64.0%, respectively. After 24 weeks, the rates of patients with poor blood sugar control and poor HbA1c in the intervention group was 36.7% and 7.5%. The rate of blood sugar control achieved the target increased by 15.8%, HbA1c reached the target increased by 31.7%. Intervention effectiveness reached 8.2% for blood sugar control and 41.8% for HbA1c control. \u0000Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Educational communication intervention using SMDia software has shown to significantly improve self-care knowledge, self-care activities, quality of life and glycemic control for patients with type 2 diabetes.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"83 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139801147","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 Knowledge and Self-Care Activities of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Thai Nguyen Province, Viet Nam","authors":"Phung Van Loi, Ngô Huy Hoàng, Dao Thanh Xuyen","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1661","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The study was conducted to investigate the status self-care knowledge and self-care activities of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. \u0000Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 408 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Thai Nguyen National Hospital through a questionnaire to assess Self-care Knowledge (DSCK-30) and Self-care activities in people with diabetes mellitus (SDSCA). \u0000Findings: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus had good self-care knowledge; the mean total score of knowledge was 21.20 ± 5.25 out of 30 scores. Self-care knowledge scores ranged from 7 to 30. The percentage of patients with self-care knowledge was still low, accounting for 53.9%. The highest percentage of patients who performed good self-care behaviors (from 5 to 7 days) was physical activity (88.0%) and the lowest was blood glucose level testing (2.7%); the rates of patients who followed the diet well, took care of their feet, and adhered to medication was 62.3%, 17.6%; and 13.0%, respectively. \u0000Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study has proven that people with diabetes mellitus had low self-care knowledge and self-care activities in many areas. Therefore, health workers need to personalize in counseling, health education, and provide knowledge and self-care activities of people with diabetes mellitus.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"10 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139805232","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 Knowledge and Self-Care Activities of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Thai Nguyen Province, Viet Nam","authors":"Phung Van Loi, Ngô Huy Hoàng, Dao Thanh Xuyen","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1661","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The study was conducted to investigate the status self-care knowledge and self-care activities of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. \u0000Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 408 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Thai Nguyen National Hospital through a questionnaire to assess Self-care Knowledge (DSCK-30) and Self-care activities in people with diabetes mellitus (SDSCA). \u0000Findings: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus had good self-care knowledge; the mean total score of knowledge was 21.20 ± 5.25 out of 30 scores. Self-care knowledge scores ranged from 7 to 30. The percentage of patients with self-care knowledge was still low, accounting for 53.9%. The highest percentage of patients who performed good self-care behaviors (from 5 to 7 days) was physical activity (88.0%) and the lowest was blood glucose level testing (2.7%); the rates of patients who followed the diet well, took care of their feet, and adhered to medication was 62.3%, 17.6%; and 13.0%, respectively. \u0000Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study has proven that people with diabetes mellitus had low self-care knowledge and self-care activities in many areas. Therefore, health workers need to personalize in counseling, health education, and provide knowledge and self-care activities of people with diabetes mellitus.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"16 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139865101","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 Effect of an Educational Program on Treatment Adherence of Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Nguyen Thi Thu Trieu, Michele Upvall, Pham Thi Thuy, Nguyen Thi Yen Hoai, Tran Van Long, Nguyen Thi Anh Phuong","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1651","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: this study evaluates the effectiveness of a health education intervention program on treatment adherence of COPD outpatients. \u0000Methodology: This randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2022 with 90 COPD outpatient people. Self-management education was developed on the basis of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Medication adherence was assessed using Test of Adherence to Inhalers (TAI-10), and the practice checklist of breathing exercises, respectively. \u0000Findings: At beginning, there were no significant differences between-group regarding participants’ medication adherence. After 3 months’ intervention, the rates showed a significant increasing for treatment adherence in intervention group (P < 0.05). \u0000Unique contribution to theory, practice, and policy (recommendations): Health education interventions have proven effective in increasing treatment adherence of outpatients with COPD. So, an intervention program should be conduct on a larger scale to improve treatment adherence for COPD patients in the future.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"288 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140483850","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":"Treatment Adherence of Out-Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Nguyen Thi Thu Trieu, Michele Upvall, Pham Thi Thuy, Nguyen Thi Yen Hoai, Tran Van Long, Nguyen Thi Anh Phuong","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1648","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The study conducted to identify the status of treatment adherence, and factors related to treatment adherence in COPD outpatient. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 COPD out-patients from April 2021 to August 2022. Treatment adherence was assessed through 2 checklists, including adherent inhaled drugs, and adherent breathing exercises. Descriptive statistics, multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to data analyzed.Findings: 36.9% of participants were being assessed treatment adherence, of which 44.7% adhered to inhaled drugs using, and 36.9% adhered to breathing exercises practice. For correlated factor, smoking was related to treatment adherence (p<0.05). Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice: Patient's knowledge about control COPD, practicing breathing exercises, and treatment adherence level were low. Therefore, intervention programs to support patients improving these problems, thereby enhancing patient's quality of life is necessary.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"35 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140489386","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":"Facility Factors Affecting the Uptake and Utilization of Antenatal Care Services By Pregnant Adolescents in Rongai Sub County, Nakuru County.Kenya","authors":"D. A. Otwori, Benard Abong’o, Rose Wanga","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1540","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Antenatal care plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of trust and rapport between the expectant woman and her healthcare practitioner. It serves as a platform for tailoring health promotion messages to the specific needs of the person, while also facilitating the identification and appropriate management of any maternal problems or risk factors that may arise. Complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth constitute the primary cause of mortality among women aged 15-19 years in poor and middle income nations. The objective of this study was to examine the extent to which adolescent mothers in Rongai Sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya utilize antenatal care services. The researchers obtained ethical permission from the GLUK Ethics committee, NACOSTI, and the Nakuru County Government. In addition, the researchers sought consent from the participants and ensured confidentiality by refraining from utilizing any form of identifying. Methodology: The research employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design, utilizing purposeful sampling and single population proportion approaches. The target population comprised of adolescent moms between the ages of 15 and 19 within the geographical area of Rongai Sub County. The data collection instruments employed in this study consisted of researcher-administered questionnaires. The survey was distributed to adolescent mothers who satisfied the specified criteria for inclusion. The acquired data underwent coding and was thereafter fed into the computer system for analysis utilizing SPSS version 25. Findings: The findings of the research were succinctly presented through the utilization of percentages, tables, and charts. There was a significant correlation between adolescents' negative attitudes toward ANC utilization and the results of the study (χ2 =26.306, p =.002). it was also noted that the relationship between hours of operation and adolescents’ uptake of ANC was also significant (χ2 =25.865, p =.000). Similarly long waiting hours (χ2 =12.391, p =.054), lack of trust among ANC service providers (χ2 =127.847, p =.000), and high transport cost (χ2 =15.169, p =.019), significantly affected adolescents’ uptake of ANC services. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The findings of this research demonstrate that the utilization of ANC services by adolescent and adult expectant women can offer significant contributions to the understanding of disparities, identification of barriers, and development of appropriate interventions to increase ANC service utilization. It is suggested by this study that tailored services be implemented with the aim of increasing ANC utilization among adolescent mothers in Rongai Sub County.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139210509","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":"Utilizing Health Informatics as a Means of Assisting in Eliminating Health Disparities in Diverse Populations and Improving Health Care Quality","authors":"Queen E. Enahoro","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1529","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1529","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Health informatics is the process of collecting, analyzing, and managing health data, as well as applying medical principles in combination with information technology systems to help doctors provide better treatment. Health informatics has however been faced with quite a number of challenges over the past time. Methodology: Overall Patient care and Satisfaction are important methods to measure success in the healthcare industry. This statistic is critical for verifying that present methods and procedures are effective and identifying those that are not and should be changed accordingly. Findings: It is often defined as the achievement of care goals from both a provider and a patient perspective. Measuring patient outcomes yields vast data sets that can be utilized to enhance outcomes in a variety of ways. In this process, health informatics can play a crucial role. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: In the pursuit of improving patient outcomes, professionals may utilize data to detect at-risk patients, streamline procedures, boost productivity, and support research by appropriately gathering, analyzing, and using these figures.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139217788","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":"Skin Preparation in Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Paediatric Abdominal Surgeries at The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.","authors":"Abhulimen Victor, Nwiwu Princewill, I. Gbobo","doi":"10.47941/ijhmnp.1405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47941/ijhmnp.1405","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Many studies on preoperative antiseptic agents are inconclusive. This study attempts to find the more effective combination antiseptic agent in pediatric surgical patients. \u0000Methodology: This was a prospective randomized study on paediatric patients. Preoperative skin preparation for each group was done with the assigned antiseptic combination. Patients were followed up on the 14th,21st and 30th postoperative days. The primary outcome measures were the incidence of SSI in both groups, Secondary outcome measures was the prevalent flora in patients with SSI. The data from the folders were collected and collated. A ninety-five percent confidence interval and a p-value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Continuous variables were presented in means and standard deviation. Results were presented in tables. \u0000Findings: The rate of SSI in the chlorhexidine–alcohol group was 6.9% and that of the povidone–iodine/alcohol group was 9.7%. The odds ratio was 0.71 in favour of the chlorhexidine/alcohol group, but the result was not statistically significant(p=0.228) Organisms isolated were mostly monomicrobial, with Escherichia coli accounting for 50% of the cases. \u0000Unique Contributions to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study found that the patients who received chlorhexidine–alcohol as a skin antiseptic had a lower incidence of SSI than those who received povidone-iodine/alcohol; however, this was not statistically significant. Earlier studies had initially stated that the povidone-iodine/alcohol was better.","PeriodicalId":441176,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice","volume":"485 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134285587","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}