American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017

  • Sexual Abuse Prevention Program for School Age Children

    Mahbouba Sobhy Abd El Aziz, Safaa Salah Ismail, Howaida Moawad Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 1-10
    Received: Dec. 07, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 26, 2016
    Published: Jan. 19, 2017
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    Abstract: Child sexual abuse is one of the most studied childhood traumatic events. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sexual abuse prevention program for school age children. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. Setting: The present study was conducted at one Primary School in Benha Cit... Show More
  • The Effect of a Designed Teaching Module Regarding Prevention of Central-Line Associated Blood Stream Infection on ICU Nurses' Knowledge and Practice

    Abeer El-Sol, Amina I. Badawy

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 11-18
    Received: Dec. 08, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 24, 2016
    Published: Jan. 19, 2017
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    Abstract: Background: The management for intensive care patients need to the insertion of central venous catheter, which has many dangerous complications, one of these complications is central-line associated blood stream infection which affects the patients' health status. Aim of the study: the study aimed to investigate the effect of a designed teaching mo... Show More
  • Assessing the Effect of Oral Versus Intravenous Fluids on Progress of Labor and Fetal Outcomes

    Shaimaa Hassan Mohamady, Hanan Fawzy Elsayed Ali

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 19-25
    Received: Dec. 10, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 24, 2016
    Published: Jan. 19, 2017
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    Abstract: Background: Childbirth is a natural physiological process, yet it is a life –changing events for many women. However, the care given to women during labor has the potential to affect them both physically and emotionally, likewise, short and long term labor and delivery management are the most common medical issues facing the health caregivers. The ... Show More
  • Comparison of the Effectiveness of Buzzy, Distracting Cards and Balloon Inflating on Mitigating Pain and Anxiety During Venipuncture in a Pediatric Emergency Department

    Hanan Mohamed Mohamed Tork

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 26-32
    Received: Dec. 16, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 26, 2016
    Published: Jan. 20, 2017
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    Abstract: Background Painful medical procedures in childhood may have long-term negative effects on development and future tolerance of pain, evidence suggests that a significant number of children receive less than optimal management of procedure-related pain Objective The present study aim to investigate the efficacy of three interventions methods (Buzzy, ... Show More
  • Quality of Life and Subjective Burden on Family Caregiver of Children with Autism

    Omaima Ezzat, Magda Bayoumi, Osama A Samarkandi

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 33-39
    Received: Nov. 29, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 08, 2016
    Published: Jan. 23, 2017
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    Abstract: Background: Caring for children with autism has been affected on caregivers’ health outcome and cause high stress levels and health disturbance on family caregiver. Aim: the main aim of the present study was to assess the quality of life and subjective burden on family caregiver of children with autism. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was carr... Show More
  • Effect of Implementing an Educational Module About Inhaler Use on Severity of Dyspnea and Adherence to Inhalation Therapy Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

    Soheir M. Weheida, Manal E. Fareed, Samah E. Masry

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 40-52
    Received: Dec. 01, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 15, 2016
    Published: Jan. 28, 2017
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    Abstract: One of the most important routes for medication administration to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients is the inhaled one. If this method is not proper, medications will not be effective. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of implementing an educational module about inhaler use on severity of dyspnea and adherence to ... Show More
  • Organizational Role Stress and Work Engagement Among Nurses in a Selected Hospital in Cairo

    Abeer Mohamed Seada

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 53-62
    Received: Dec. 21, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 03, 2017
    Published: Jan. 28, 2017
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    Abstract: Health care professionals, with particular regard to nurses, are exposed to several role stressors and demands of workplace that can adversely decrease their work engagement. Work engagement is perceived to inversely correlate with organizational role stress (ORS). The study aimed to investigate the relationship between organizational role stress a... Show More
  • The Effectiveness of Developmentally Supportive Positioning on Preterm Infants' Pain Response at Neonatal Intensive Care Units

    Fawzia El Sayed Abusaad, Rehab Abd El Aziz El Sayed Abd El Aziz, Nehad Abd Elsallam Nasef

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2017
    Pages: 63-71
    Received: Dec. 22, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 05, 2017
    Published: Jan. 28, 2017
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    Abstract: Preterm infants are exposed to serious health problems that require advanced highly specialized nursing skills in order to sustain their life. Developmental positioning is one of an essential skill for neonatal intensive care unit nurses. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of developmentally supportive positioning on preterm infants'... Show More