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View article: Exploring clinical empathy among maternal healthcare providers in Zambia: Does the heart meet the mind? Insights from a qualitative study
Exploring clinical empathy among maternal healthcare providers in Zambia: Does the heart meet the mind? Insights from a qualitative study Open
Empathy is crucial for enhancing interpersonal interactions in healthcare. While provider empathy improves health outcomes, studies focused on this concept in Zambia are limited. This qualitative study utilized a hermeneutic phenomenologic…
View article: Association between cadmium and lead exposure and kidney stone formation in fuel station workers: A case-control study in North Basra
Association between cadmium and lead exposure and kidney stone formation in fuel station workers: A case-control study in North Basra Open
View article: Determination of Metacognitive Learning Strategies and Academic Performance of Nursing Students: A Descriptive-correlational Study
Determination of Metacognitive Learning Strategies and Academic Performance of Nursing Students: A Descriptive-correlational Study Open
Objective: The study was conducted to assess the correlation between approaches to metacognitive learning and the academic achievement of nursing students and identify variables that predict academic performance. Methods: This study applie…
View article: Nursing Students’ Knowledge and Attitude Toward People with Mental Illness in the United Arab Emirates
Nursing Students’ Knowledge and Attitude Toward People with Mental Illness in the United Arab Emirates Open
Background Society often holds stigmas and negative attitudes toward people with mental illness (PMI), potentially affecting the quality of care provided by nursing students. However, there is a piecemeal of research to examine the attitud…
View article: Infection prevention and control blind spots in education and practice: Qualitative insights from healthcare professionals and healthcare students
Infection prevention and control blind spots in education and practice: Qualitative insights from healthcare professionals and healthcare students Open
Background Preventing healthcare associated infection has never been so prominent and challenging as it is today across the globe. It is therefore crucial to ensure that healthcare professionals are as prepared for current challenges and f…
View article: Exploring symptom clusters across the menopausal stages – systematic review and meta-analysis
Exploring symptom clusters across the menopausal stages – systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This study aimed to identify and compare symptom clusters and their severity among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women using a systematic literature review on publications from 1996 to 2023 across PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library, and…
View article: The Impact of Allergic Rhinitis on the Quality of Life Among Adult Patients in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study
The Impact of Allergic Rhinitis on the Quality of Life Among Adult Patients in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study Open
Background and objective Allergic rhinitis (AR) is highly prevalent in Saudi Arabia, yet its broader consequences on adult well-being remain underexplored. In this study, we aimed to compare health-related quality of life (HRQoL), psycholo…
View article: Breastfeeding transition in Oman: A generation shift or a product of social development? A qualitative study on three generations of Omani mothers
Breastfeeding transition in Oman: A generation shift or a product of social development? A qualitative study on three generations of Omani mothers Open
Background Exclusive breastfeeding is essential for infant health, yet its practice varies across generations and cultures. Although the health benefits of breastfeeding have been well known for decades, the utilization of infant formula f…
View article: Professional Competence and Spiritual Care Provision Among Zambian Maternal Healthcare Providers: Through the Lens of Watson's Theory of Human Caring
Professional Competence and Spiritual Care Provision Among Zambian Maternal Healthcare Providers: Through the Lens of Watson's Theory of Human Caring Open
Purpose: Spiritual care is a multifaceted and integral part of holistic health within the medical standard of care, and it is a crucial component of healthcare providers’ (HCPs) job descriptions. This study aimed to investigate Zambian HCP…
View article: Development and pilot testing of a comprehensive and culturally-sensitive infant feeding descriptive questionnaire: a cross-sectional design
Development and pilot testing of a comprehensive and culturally-sensitive infant feeding descriptive questionnaire: a cross-sectional design Open
Data generated from the newly developed infant feeding practices and beliefs questionnaire shall assist in determining the risks associated with multiple nutrition-related morbidities in children, contributing to a comprehensive infant fee…
View article: Exploring exclusive breastfeeding readiness: experiences of first-time mothers in Lusaka, Zambia
Exploring exclusive breastfeeding readiness: experiences of first-time mothers in Lusaka, Zambia Open
Based on the findings, it is evident that although first-time mothers have knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding, mentally and practically, they are not ready to do so successfully. The study recommends improved prenatal and postnatal care …
View article: Association of contraception use and pregnancy intention with perinatal depression risk among Omani mothers—a longitudinal cohort study
Association of contraception use and pregnancy intention with perinatal depression risk among Omani mothers—a longitudinal cohort study Open
Background Unplanned pregnancy is significantly associated with an increased risk of perinatal depression (antenatal and postnatal depression), emphasizing its prevalence and its potentially detrimental effects on both maternal and child h…
View article: Digital Accounting In Pursuit Of Environmental Sustainability
Digital Accounting In Pursuit Of Environmental Sustainability Open
The research paper discusses the findings of the literature of previous studies related to accounting digitization to achieve environmental sustainability for the period from 2013 to 2023. The conclusions of the research literature show ho…
View article: Readiness of Novice Nurses for Evidence-Based Practice in the United Arab Emirates: A National Survey
Readiness of Novice Nurses for Evidence-Based Practice in the United Arab Emirates: A National Survey Open
View article: Women's health experiences and attitudes to menopause in relation to the use of complementary and alternative medicine - A qualitative meta-synthesis
Women's health experiences and attitudes to menopause in relation to the use of complementary and alternative medicine - A qualitative meta-synthesis Open
Menopause is a natural transition and part of women's lives, bringing physical, psychological, and social changes that can influence well-being in various ways. Some women turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as part of the…
View article: A cluster randomised controlled trial investigating the efficacy of family‐centred obesity management program in primary care settings: A study protocol
A cluster randomised controlled trial investigating the efficacy of family‐centred obesity management program in primary care settings: A study protocol Open
Summary The study aims to test the efficacy of a family‐centred healthy lifestyle program in primary care health centres among children with overweight or obesity, evaluating the results at 3, 6, and 9 months post‐intervention. A single‐bl…
View article: Mortality of patients with sepsis in intensive care units at tertiary hospitals in Jordan: Prospective cohort study
Mortality of patients with sepsis in intensive care units at tertiary hospitals in Jordan: Prospective cohort study Open
The aim of this study was to describe the 30-day mortality rate of adult patients with sepsis and septic shock in 6 intensive care units of 2 tertiary hospitals in Jordan. A prospective cohort design was used. Patients with sepsis and sept…
View article: Prevalence of Antenatal Depression Risk and Its Association with Postnatal Depression Risk Among Omani Women: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
Prevalence of Antenatal Depression Risk and Its Association with Postnatal Depression Risk Among Omani Women: A Prospective Longitudinal Study Open
In Oman, the risk of maternal depression is not routinely screened for during pregnancy or after childbirth. This study aimed therefore to explore the prevalence of and the association between the risk of antenatal and postnatal depression…
View article: Facing and dealing with emotional turbulence: Living with newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease
Facing and dealing with emotional turbulence: Living with newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease Open
Introduction The experiences of living with Parkinson's disease (PD) from the perspective of newly diagnosed persons with PD (PwPD) have not been previously described. Aim This study aimed to gain a better understanding of the impact of li…
View article: Development and Pilot Testing of a Comprehensive and Culturally-sensitive Infant Feeding Structured Questionnaire: A Cross-sectional Design
Development and Pilot Testing of a Comprehensive and Culturally-sensitive Infant Feeding Structured Questionnaire: A Cross-sectional Design Open
Background: Infant feeding tools available in the literature lack comprehensiveness and inclusiveness to infants of different ages. This study aimed to pilot test a newly developed infant feeding structured questionnaire. Methods: This stu…
View article: Nurses’ experiences of integrating the salutogenic perspective with person-centered care for older people in Swedish nursing home care: an interview-based qualitative study
Nurses’ experiences of integrating the salutogenic perspective with person-centered care for older people in Swedish nursing home care: an interview-based qualitative study Open
Background Even though there has been a cultural change within residential aged care to a more person-centered care, there remain improvements to be made for a more consistent way of working. Using a salutogenic approach along with person-…
View article: Preparedness for infection prevention and control practice among undergraduate health sciences students: A systematic review protocol
Preparedness for infection prevention and control practice among undergraduate health sciences students: A systematic review protocol Open
Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for the strengthening of education and training in infection prevention and control (IPC) in higher educational institutions (HEIs). This is fundamental to ensure health science st…
View article: Childbirth-related episiotomy and tear in relation to risk of postpartum depression: a retrospective cohort study on Omani mothers
Childbirth-related episiotomy and tear in relation to risk of postpartum depression: a retrospective cohort study on Omani mothers Open
Policymakers and clinicians are recommended to consider following up mothers with adverse birth outcomes to outline the risk of developing postpartum depression, at the same time as they routinely screen all mothers for risk of postpartum …
View article: Knowledge and Attitudes of Midwives Concerning the Interpretation and Use of Cardiotocographs in Jordan
Knowledge and Attitudes of Midwives Concerning the Interpretation and Use of Cardiotocographs in Jordan Open
Introduction: A midwife needs to know how to assess fetal heart rates, recognize and interpret fetal heart patterns, report any substandard patterns, and initiate supportive measures as necessary. Objective: This study aims to assess the k…
View article: Quality of Life and Its Predictors among Patients with Selected Chronic Diseases
Quality of Life and Its Predictors among Patients with Selected Chronic Diseases Open
Background. Quality of life (QoL) is an important measure to understand the effect of diseases on patients’ daily living. Yet, the research on QoL among patients with chronic diseases in Oman is scarce. This study aimed to assess the level…
View article: Translating and Testing the Validation of the Arabic Peer Mental Health Stigmatization Scale
Translating and Testing the Validation of the Arabic Peer Mental Health Stigmatization Scale Open
Objective: Attitudes toward mental difficulties are influenced by culture, and different cultural backgrounds have different effects on people's behavior. This study aimed to prepare the Arabic version of the Peer Mental Health Stigmatizat…
View article: European health professionals’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about perinatal depression and body image concerns
European health professionals’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about perinatal depression and body image concerns Open
Objective: Health professionals who work with women in pregnancy and postpartum are rarely educated in psychosocial aspects of body image and mental health, despite this being a time of significant bodily change for women. This study prese…
View article: A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey
A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey Open
COVID-19 has affected all aspects of human life so far. From the outset of the pandemic, preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the observance of health protocols, especially the use of sanitizers and disinfectants was given more attent…
View article: Symptom prevalence, severity, distress and management among patients with chronic diseases
Symptom prevalence, severity, distress and management among patients with chronic diseases Open
View article: Healthcare costs and outcomes associated with surgical site infections after coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries in Oman
Healthcare costs and outcomes associated with surgical site infections after coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries in Oman Open
Results from this study can be baseline data for formulating new hypotheses and testing the causal relationship between SSIs after CABG surgeries and the readmission rate, LOS and health care costs.Key messagesSurgical Site Infections (SSI…