International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery最新文献

{"title":"Cultivating Connections: Leveraging Mobile Health to Enhance Online Health Community Engagement.","authors":"Peigham Heidarpoor, Marzieh Katibeh, Mina Shahmizad, Masomeh Kalantarion","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.104216.2616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.104216.2616","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 2","pages":"164-166"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12048908/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143994506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Teaching Intervention Based on Health Action Process Approach on Self-care behavior in Older People with Hypertension: A Quasi-experimental Study.","authors":"Fahimeh Zamani, Ali Dehghani, Rasool Eslami Akbar, Heshmatolah Heydari","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.50727","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.50727","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Aging is considered a natural developmental process in which physical, psychological, and social changes occur; hypertension can be one of these problems. Structured teaching, like the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA), may improve self-care and health in chronic conditions. This study aimed to examine the effect of teaching intervention based on HAPA on self-care behavior in older people with hypertension.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This quasi-experimental study was performed from October 2023 to March 2024 at Valiasr health services center affiliated with Jahrom University of Medical Sciences; 70 older people were divided into an intervention group (35 subjects) and a control group (35 subjects). Teaching intervention was carried out based on HAPA for the intervention group through seven teaching sessions over seven weeks. Data were collected using demographic and Hypertension Self-care Profile at baseline and 2 months post-intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS 21 with the Chi-square test, Fisher test, Wilcoxon, and Mann-Whitney tests. Statistical significance was considered for P value<0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The median of self-care was not significantly different between the control (median: 51(IQR 54-45)) and intervention groups (median: 50(IQR 58-47)) before the intervention (P=0.26). Two months after the intervention, the median of self-care was significantly different between the intervention (median: 73(IQR 74-71)) and control groups (median: 50(IQR 54-45)) (P<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The HAPA could improve self-care behavior in older people with hypertension. It is suggested that healthcare authorities should pay attention to HAPA in teaching and preventive programs for self-care behavior in older people with hypertension.</p>","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 2","pages":"138-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12048912/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042761","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":"Obstetric Caregivers' Perspectives on Barriers and Perceived Impacts of Male Involvement in Antenatal Care and Labour in Ekiti State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Adetunmise Oluseyi Olajide, Deborah Tolulope Esan, Ilerioluwa Taiwo Adeniyi, Carlos Guillermo Ramos","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.104532.2634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.104532.2634","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Husband involvement in antenatal care (ANC) and labour is linked to improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. However, in Nigeria, male participation remains limited. While most studies focus on women's perspectives, little is known about the challenges healthcare providers face in promoting male engagement. This study explored barriers and the impact of male involvement in ANC and labour care from the perspectives of obstetric caregivers in Ekiti, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative study was done at a tertiary referral hospital in Ekiti, Nigeria, from June 2023 to June 2024. Twelve obstetric caregivers (six doctors and six midwives) were purposively selected based on their experience in ANC and labour care. Data were collected through two focus group discussions using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis was conducted using framework analysis following Ritchie and Spencer's five-step method, and NVivo version 12 was used for the data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five categories were emerged from the data analysis. Three categories were identified in barriers as \"inadequate space and privacy concerns\", \"cultural and religious barriers\", and \"lack of awareness and education\". The remained two categories regarding perceived impacts of male involvement included \"improved maternal and birth outcomes\" and \"increased emotional support and reduced anxiety.\"</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Addressing these barriers requires targeted interventions such as expanding maternity facilities, promoting community education, and integrating male-inclusive policies into maternal healthcare. These interventions can enhance family-centered maternity care and improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in Nigeria.</p>","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 2","pages":"94-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12048915/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057177","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":"Digitalization in Healthcare and Health Data Reporting: Opportunities to Reduce Error and Inequality of Healthcare Delivery.","authors":"Kathya Cordova-Pozo","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.106424.2761","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.106424.2761","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 2","pages":"161-163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12048911/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144064590","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 Chewing Gum in Managing Labor Pain Intensity and Anxiety Level in Primiparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Farideh Mohsenzadeh-Ledari, Shabnam Omidvar, Azita Ghanbarpour, Fereshteh Behmanesh, Hemmat Gholinia Ahangar","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.102876.2515","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.102876.2515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fear and anxiety of the pain caused by childbirth is the main resistance of women against natural childbirth; therefore, women prefer cesarean delivery. The utilization of non-pharmacological treatments can make the childbirth process pleasurable for the mother. This study aimed to determine the effect of chewing gum on anxiety and labor pain intensity in primiparous women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This randomized controlled study was conducted in two public health centers (Babol, Iran) from May 2021 to October 2022. The participants comprised 116 primiparous women with a gestational age of 38-42 weeks and a diagnosis of labor pain. The pregnant women were subjected to block randomization and allocated to two groups of 58 patients. The intervention group received chewing gum for 20 minutes in the three stages, including dilatation of 3-4 cm, 5-7 cm, and 8-10 cm. The control group received only standard care. The tools used for data collection included demographic and obstetric characteristics, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) questionnaire, and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The data were analyzed hroughtSPSS, version 22, using the Chi-square test, Repeated Measures ANOVA, paired t test, independent t-test, and ANCOVA. A significance level of less than 0.05 was considered.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significant difference in the mean pain scores after the intervention between the two groups in dilatation of 3-4 cm (P=0.003), 5-7 cm (P<0.001), and 8-10 cm (P<0.001); also, the chewing gum group had lower pain intensity. There was a significant difference in the mean state anxiety (P<0.001) and trait anxiety (P<0.001) scores after the intervention between the two groups, and the gum chewing group had lower anxiety.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Chewing gum is a practical alternative method for decreasing anxiety and pain intensity during childbirth in primiparous women.<b>Trial Registration Number:</b> IRCT20100510003902N5.</p>","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 2","pages":"103-112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12048909/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144032646","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":"Experiences of Iranian Patients with Thalassemia Major Regarding Their Palliative and Supportive Care Needs: A Qualitative Content Analysis.","authors":"Mehrnaz Ahmadi, Maryam Rassouli, Mahin Gheibizadeh, Abbas Ebadi, Marziyeh Asadizaker","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2024.102440.2486","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2024.102440.2486","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Due to the long-term and progressive nature of β-thalassemia major (β-TM), patients need comprehensive palliative and supportive care covering physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects. The first step in providing palliative and supportive care is identifying the patients' needs. This study aimed to explore the palliative and supportive care needs of patients with β-TM.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative study was conducted from April 2019 to December 2019. The study involved in-depth semi-structured individual interviews with 20 individuals living with β-TM at a university hospital in Ahvaz, Iran. The participants were selected through purposive sampling. Interviews continued until the saturation of data. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed with conventional content analysis following the steps recommended by Elo and Kyngäs using MAXQDA software version 10.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to the results of this study, unmet needs are prevalent throughout the thalassemia journey. Patients with β-TM require individual, psychosocial, and comprehensive healthcare support to address their needs. Therefore, further research is necessary to develop a nursing care plan for β-TM patients focusing on supportive-palliative care needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 2","pages":"113-125"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12048910/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144046016","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 Uptake of Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine among Female Undergraduate Students in North-Central, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Olayinka Abolore Onasoga, Taiwo Omotayo Dosumu, Aghata Omotola Folarin, Baqir Muhammad Shittu","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.102762.2509","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.102762.2509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine is the most effective measure against HPV infection. Therefore, the study aimed at assessing knowledge and uptake of HPV vaccine among female undergraduates in North-Central, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional research design was conducted from March-April 2023 among female undergraduate students and a convenience sampling technique was used to select 380 respondents for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 26. Chi-square test was used to test the association between sociodemographic variables, knowledge, and uptake of HPV vaccine. Prediction of uptake of HPV vaccine according to sociodemographic variables and knowledge was done using binary logistic regression test. P-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most of the respondents were between 20 and 25 years and were sexually inactive. The results shows that most of the respondents (68.2%) had low knowledge, and only 15% had received the HPV vaccine; of them, 7.6% had completed the doses of the HPV vaccine. Age 20-25 years (β=0.865, P=0.003), 3^rd year (β=0.520, P<0.001) and 4^th year (β=0.005, P<0.001) of study, sexual activity (β=0.545, P<0.001), multiple sexual partners as 3-4 partners (β=2.454, P<0.001) and 5-6 partners (β=0.576, P<0.001), prior STIs history (β=0.545, P=0.035), and low knowledge level (β=0.362, P<0.001) were predictors of HPV vaccine uptake.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Understanding predictor factors of HPV vaccination uptake can help to design better public health interventions to improve HPV vaccine coverage among female undergraduate students in Nigeria.</p>","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 2","pages":"126-137"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12048913/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025886","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":"Parental Caregiving Experiences in Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Phenomenological Study.","authors":"Hassan Khalili, Hossein Karimi Moonaghi, Hamid Reza Kianifar, Zahra Sadat Manzari","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.102011.2466","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30476/ijcbnm.2025.102011.2466","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare, inherited disease characterized by mucocutaneous fragility. It requires continuous family support and caregiving. However, insights into the complex realities of daily caregiving roles for parents remain limited. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of Iranian family caregivers caring for their children with EB.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This phenomenological study was carried out from February to November 2023 at Mashhad Akbar Hospital or participants' homes. Purposeful maximum variation sampling was used to recruit 10 parents (3 fathers, 7 mothers) who met the inclusion criteria. Data were gathered through in-person, semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Van Manen method in MAXQDA software version 2020.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Caregivers' experiences elucidate the profound adversity endured by parents raising children with EB. Four themes emerged from the data: \"lost and confused about care and treatment\"; \"trapped in endless cycle of hardship caring\"; \"inevitable self-isolation\"; and \"bitter and deteriorating family life\".</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Family caregivers who provide care for children with EB face numerous difficulties, leading to significant stress and heavy responsibilities. Their lived experiences provide a comprehensive picture of the physical, psychological, and social difficulties related to this rare disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 2","pages":"149-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12048914/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144032123","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 the Effects of Vitagnus, Soy, and Vitagnus-soy Capsules on Premenstrual Syndrome in University Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Roya Partovi Golshan, Maryam Moradi, Hasan Rakhshandeh, Vahid Ghavami, Seyed Mostafa Moshirian Farahi","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2024.102930.2543","DOIUrl":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2024.102930.2543","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disease that negatively impacts women's quality of life. This study aimed to compare the effects of the Vitagnus, soy, and Vitagnus-soy combination on PMS in students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This triple-blind, three-arm clinical trial was conducted on 108 students with PMS living in the dormitory of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences from September 2022 to October 2023. Eligible participants diagnosed with moderate to severe PMS over two menstrual cycles, using the Calendar of Premenstrual Experiences form, were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Each participant took one daily capsule of Vitagnus (N=36), Soy (N=36), or a Vitagnus-soy combination (N=36) for two menstrual cycles. The data were analyzed using the ANOVA test (or Kruskal-Wallis test) with post-hoc tests based on Tukey (or Bonferroni correction), Chi-square test (or Fisher's exact method), and Wilcoxon test analysis (or paired t-test) in SPSS software version 26 with the significance level of P<0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In all three groups, PMS symptoms significantly reduced after the intervention (P<0.001). The Vitagnus-soy combination was more effective than either Soy or Vitagnus group in decreasing psychological (P<0.001) and total PMS symptoms (P<0.001). Vitagnus-soy combination had no statistically significant difference in decreasing physical PMS symptoms compared to Soy (P>0.999), but it was more effective than Vitagnus (P<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Vitagnus-soy combination was more effective in alleviating PMS psychological and total symptoms than using either Soy or Vitagnus alone, making it a recommended option for reducing PMS symptoms.<b>Trial Registration Number:</b> IRCT2022072005514N.</p>","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 1","pages":"2-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11788783/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143191253","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":"Nurse-Led Diabetes Self-Management Education: An Essential Strategy for Improving Self-Care Knowledge and Behavior among Individuals with Diabetes.","authors":"Nader Aghakhani, Violeta Lopez, Samereh Eghtedar, Pedram Abolfathpour","doi":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2024.104605.2643","DOIUrl":"10.30476/ijcbnm.2024.104605.2643","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52139,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery","volume":"13 1","pages":"90-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11788777/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143191255","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}