Background: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy had been defined by The World Health Organization (WHO) as... more Background: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy had been defined by The World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the top ten global health threats since 2019. Vaccine hesitancy or refusal to accept is a growing concern throughout the world, especially as new and deadly variants emerge. Aim: To investigate the effect of educational sessions on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women. Study design: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Subjects: A purposive sample of 159 pregnant women who attended the Antenatal Clinics of the Obstetric and Gynecological Department at Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura city, Dakhalia governorate, Egypt was studied. Three tools were used Structured interviews with a questionnaire assessed the women's general characteristics. The Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Scale was used to assess the level of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and the Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs Scale was used to assess the COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy beliefs. Results: The results revealed that the total level of vaccine hesitancy was significantly reduced from 25.8% (strongly hesitant) before the educational sessions to 7.5% after the educational sessions. Also, the willingness to receive the vaccine significantly increased from 11.9% before the educational sessions to 74.8% after the educational sessions. Furthermore, the vaccine conspiracy beliefs significantly decreased from 59.7% before the educational sessions to 5.0% after the educational sessions. Conclusion: COVID-19 educational sessions were an effective tool for decreasing the level of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women. Recommendation: Further research on correcting conspiracy negative beliefs regarding COVID-19 vaccines, which correspond to a decrease in vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women, is warranted.
Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the various widespread infectious dis... more Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the various widespread infectious diseases throughout the globe and have negative impacts on reproductive health. Objective: To evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on raising awareness of sexually transmitted diseases for University Female Students. Study design: A quasi-experimental design – one group pre-posttest. Subjects and sampling: Through convenient sample, the students in Non-health Colleges Princess Nourah University of different academic levels were selected (1223 students). Setting: The study was conducted at Non-health Colleges in Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia. Tool: A selfadministered questionnaire This was done by adapting STDs questionnaire that has been created by Jaworski & Carey (2007) after reading the relevant publications to use for collect data according to the following classification:Part 1: Demographic data of university students such as age, students' grade & marita...
E-learning is the coming approach in Egyptian higher education. Modular Object Oriented Dynamic L... more E-learning is the coming approach in Egyptian higher education. Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE) is among the e-learning tool at Mansoura University. Aim: To investigate the effect of Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment on undergraduate nursing students' and lecturers' attitudes toward it. Methods: A quasi experimental research design (pre/ posttest) was utilized to conduct the present study at Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University. A convenience sample of 286 nursing students and 30 nursing lecturers were recruited. Two tools for data collection were used; the first tool was undergraduate student' Moodle attitudes structured questionnaire and the second tool was nursing lecturers' Moodle attitudes structured questionnaire. Results: Undergraduate nursing students and lecturers had positive attitudes toward Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment after utilization than before with statistically significant d...
Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the various widespread infectious dis... more Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the various widespread infectious diseases throughout the globe and have negative impacts on reproductive health. Objective: To evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on raising awareness of sexually transmitted diseases for University Female Students. Study design: A quasi-experimental design – one group pre-posttest. Subjects and sampling: Through convenient sample, the students in Non-health Colleges Princess Nourah University of different academic levels were selected (1223 students). Setting: The study was conducted at Non-health Colleges in Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia. Tool: A selfadministered questionnaire This was done by adapting STDs questionnaire that has been created by Jaworski & Carey (2007) after reading the relevant publications to use for collect data according to the following classification:Part 1: Demographic data of university students such as age, students' grade & marita...
Background: Female circumcision is a major public health problem, especially in developing countr... more Background: Female circumcision is a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. Aim:This study aimed to compare of sexual function between circumcised and non-circumcised women at reproductive age. Design: A descriptive cross sectional design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The present study conducted at Family Planning Unit, Mansoura University Hospital, Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of two hundred healthy married women at their reproductive age who are sexually active for the previous six months, either circumcised or not, who attended to the previous setting for utilization of family planning services from the beginning of July to the end of December 2018. Tools: Data were collected through I: Interviewing schedule to assess socio-demographic characteristics of the married women. II: Arabic version of Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire to assess women’s sexual function and dysfunction. Results: Total mean score of FSFI for th...
Although higher education institution interested in the blended learning, it is still in its cons... more Although higher education institution interested in the blended learning, it is still in its construction phase at Egyptian Universities. Aim: To assess international students’ perceived usefulness and satisfaction with Midwifery blended learning course. Method: A descriptive research design was utilized on 76 International students at Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University. Tool of data collection: An on-line self-administered questionnaire which consisted of three parts to assess the international students’ general characteristics, international students’ perceived usefulness of Professional Midwifery blended learning course and factors affecting international students' satisfaction with the blended learning. Results: The present study revealed that most international students had positive perception about usefulness of Midwifery blended course, as it offered a variety of ways to assess students’ learning, provided fewer face to face lecture and more learning material process...
Pelvic organ prolapse is considered as one of the most common causes of reproductive morbidity wh... more Pelvic organ prolapse is considered as one of the most common causes of reproductive morbidity which influences the women's quality of life. Aim: The present study aimed to assess women's knowledge regarding pelvic organ prolapse. Subjects and Method: The study followed a descriptive design on 220 women with pelvic organ prolapse who were chosen by convenient sample technique. Setting: The study was conducted at Outpatient Gynecological Clinics in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Center at Mansoura City, Egypt over a period of six months from July 2017 to the end of December 2017. Data collection tools: Two tools were used for data collection including; A structured interviewing questionnaire and pelvic organ prolapse knowledge questionnaire. Results: The study revealed that majority of women had lack of knowledge regarding pelvic organ prolapse. Recommendations: The study recommended the importance of developing pelvic organ prolapse guidelines aiming for improving women's...
Nipple pain is a common problem among breastfeeding women. Aim of the study was to evaluate the e... more Nipple pain is a common problem among breastfeeding women. Aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of breast milk on nipple pain among early puerperal lactating women. A quasi experimental research design was utilized. This study was conducted at Abu El-Saud Center for obstetrics and Gynecology in Aga City at Dakahlia Governorate. A purposive sampling technique was used to select a total number of 92 lactating women. Eligible women were assigned randomly into two equal groups; each group involved 46 lactating women. The control group followed the routine care while the intervention group was asked to express their breast milk and utilize some milk drops to lubricate the nipples and areolas after each feeding and let the nipple to be dried with air, in addition to, receiving the same routine care. Two tools were utilized for data collection, the first tool was a structured interview schedule and the second tool was a numeric rating scale to assess the intensity of nipple pain. Re...
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a lecture-based education on female undergraduate... more Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a lecture-based education on female undergraduates' knowledge and acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine.Methods:This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. A simple random sample of 768 un-married Egyptian female students was recruited from 5 colleges situated within the Mansoura university campus. The sample was divided into two groups.The intervention group (n= 384) received a lecture-based education about human papillomavirus infection and vaccine; while subjects of the control group (n= 384) did not. Data on students' knowledge about and acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine were assessed before the lecture and after the lecture and after one month through using a 21-items self-administered questionnaire. Results:The average knowledge scores about HPV infection and its causal link with cervical cancer and knowledge scores about HPV vaccination of the intervention group showed significant incr...
Objective: The current study aimed to compare the effect of a lumbopelvic belt versus pelvic stre... more Objective: The current study aimed to compare the effect of a lumbopelvic belt versus pelvic strengthening exercise on the level of pregnancy-related low back pain. Methods: a non-randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Antenatal Outpatient Clinic of Mansoura University Hospitals, Egypt on a purposive sample of 126 pregnant women with pregnancy-related low back pain. The control group involved 42 clients who received usual prenatal instructions. Besides usual instructions, the belt group (n=42) wore a lumbopelvic belt, while the exercise group performed a 3-steps pelvic strengthening exercise. Data were collected using an assessment sheet for demographic characteristics, Numerical Rating ScalePain for pain intensity, Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) to evaluate how the low back pain is affecting woman's ability in doing daily activities, while participant's adherence to wear the belt or perform exercise were recorded in daily diaries. Results: The mean diff...
Pregnancy has many physical, psychological and emotional stressors but with the presence of socia... more Pregnancy has many physical, psychological and emotional stressors but with the presence of social support, it can be alleviated. Aim: The present study aimed to assess stressors and social support among pregnant women. Subject and Method: The study followed a descriptive design on 180 pregnant women who were chosen randomly. Setting: The study was conducted at Antenatal Clinics in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Center at Mansoura City, Egypt from the start of September 2015 to the end of March 2016. Data collection tools: Three tools of data collection were used including; A structured Interviewing Questionnaire Schedule, A–Z Stress Scale, and Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ6). Results: The study revealed that majority of the pregnant women stressors were (93.9%, 90.0% &77.8 %) concerned to increase in the prices of everyday goods, feeling unwell during pregnancy, and household responsibilities. Most pregnant women were supported by their mother in all common stressful events. Rec...
Background: Lumbopelvic pain is a substantial problem and can have a significanteffect on the pre... more Background: Lumbopelvic pain is a substantial problem and can have a significanteffect on the pregnant women's daily activities. Aim: Evaluate the effect of an educationalsession regarding sitting pelvic tilt exercise on pregnant women's knowledge and intensityof lumbopelvic pain. Subjects and Method: A quasi-experimental research designconducted on 70 pregnant women with lumbopelvic pain who chosen by a purposivesample. Setting: Antenatal Clinics at Obstetrics and Gynecology Center in MansouraUniversity Hospital in Egypt. Tools of data collection: There were three tools for datacollection: Tool I: Structured Interview Schedule. Tool II: Structured KnowledgeQuestionnaire. Tool III: Numeric Rating Scale. Results: There were highly statisticallysignificant differences between the pregnant women's knowledge pre, immediate and after 2weeks of intervention (P< 0.001). Also, there were highly statistically significantdifferences between the intensity of lumbopelvic pain pre...
Background: Worldwide, incidence of breast cancer is rapidly rising. Cancerprevention strategies ... more Background: Worldwide, incidence of breast cancer is rapidly rising. Cancerprevention strategies can provide appropriate and cost-effective opportunities to reducecancer mortality in the next decades. Aim: Assess the effect of a preventive breast cancerguideline on attitude of healthy women with family history. Study design: A quasiexperimentalresearch design using pre-post one arm intervention study. Study Subjects: Apurposive sample of fifty healthy women with family history of breast cancer attending theOncology Center in Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura city, DakahliaGovernorate, Egypt. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used for data collection.The first was a Structured Interview Questionnaire to assess the woman's generalcharacteristics, reproductive history and assessing risk factors, the second was AttitudeQuestionnaire regarding breast cancer; the third was Follow-up Card to check theparticipants’ attendance. Results: The study findings revealed statisti...
Background: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy had been defined by The World Health Organization (WHO) as... more Background: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy had been defined by The World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the top ten global health threats since 2019. Vaccine hesitancy or refusal to accept is a growing concern throughout the world, especially as new and deadly variants emerge. Aim: To investigate the effect of educational sessions on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women. Study design: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Subjects: A purposive sample of 159 pregnant women who attended the Antenatal Clinics of the Obstetric and Gynecological Department at Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura city, Dakhalia governorate, Egypt was studied. Three tools were used Structured interviews with a questionnaire assessed the women's general characteristics. The Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Scale was used to assess the level of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and the Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs Scale was used to assess the COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy beliefs. Results: The results revealed that the total level of vaccine hesitancy was significantly reduced from 25.8% (strongly hesitant) before the educational sessions to 7.5% after the educational sessions. Also, the willingness to receive the vaccine significantly increased from 11.9% before the educational sessions to 74.8% after the educational sessions. Furthermore, the vaccine conspiracy beliefs significantly decreased from 59.7% before the educational sessions to 5.0% after the educational sessions. Conclusion: COVID-19 educational sessions were an effective tool for decreasing the level of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women. Recommendation: Further research on correcting conspiracy negative beliefs regarding COVID-19 vaccines, which correspond to a decrease in vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women, is warranted.
Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the various widespread infectious dis... more Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the various widespread infectious diseases throughout the globe and have negative impacts on reproductive health. Objective: To evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on raising awareness of sexually transmitted diseases for University Female Students. Study design: A quasi-experimental design – one group pre-posttest. Subjects and sampling: Through convenient sample, the students in Non-health Colleges Princess Nourah University of different academic levels were selected (1223 students). Setting: The study was conducted at Non-health Colleges in Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia. Tool: A selfadministered questionnaire This was done by adapting STDs questionnaire that has been created by Jaworski & Carey (2007) after reading the relevant publications to use for collect data according to the following classification:Part 1: Demographic data of university students such as age, students' grade & marita...
E-learning is the coming approach in Egyptian higher education. Modular Object Oriented Dynamic L... more E-learning is the coming approach in Egyptian higher education. Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE) is among the e-learning tool at Mansoura University. Aim: To investigate the effect of Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment on undergraduate nursing students' and lecturers' attitudes toward it. Methods: A quasi experimental research design (pre/ posttest) was utilized to conduct the present study at Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University. A convenience sample of 286 nursing students and 30 nursing lecturers were recruited. Two tools for data collection were used; the first tool was undergraduate student' Moodle attitudes structured questionnaire and the second tool was nursing lecturers' Moodle attitudes structured questionnaire. Results: Undergraduate nursing students and lecturers had positive attitudes toward Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment after utilization than before with statistically significant d...
Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the various widespread infectious dis... more Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are one of the various widespread infectious diseases throughout the globe and have negative impacts on reproductive health. Objective: To evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on raising awareness of sexually transmitted diseases for University Female Students. Study design: A quasi-experimental design – one group pre-posttest. Subjects and sampling: Through convenient sample, the students in Non-health Colleges Princess Nourah University of different academic levels were selected (1223 students). Setting: The study was conducted at Non-health Colleges in Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia. Tool: A selfadministered questionnaire This was done by adapting STDs questionnaire that has been created by Jaworski & Carey (2007) after reading the relevant publications to use for collect data according to the following classification:Part 1: Demographic data of university students such as age, students' grade & marita...
Background: Female circumcision is a major public health problem, especially in developing countr... more Background: Female circumcision is a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. Aim:This study aimed to compare of sexual function between circumcised and non-circumcised women at reproductive age. Design: A descriptive cross sectional design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The present study conducted at Family Planning Unit, Mansoura University Hospital, Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of two hundred healthy married women at their reproductive age who are sexually active for the previous six months, either circumcised or not, who attended to the previous setting for utilization of family planning services from the beginning of July to the end of December 2018. Tools: Data were collected through I: Interviewing schedule to assess socio-demographic characteristics of the married women. II: Arabic version of Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire to assess women’s sexual function and dysfunction. Results: Total mean score of FSFI for th...
Although higher education institution interested in the blended learning, it is still in its cons... more Although higher education institution interested in the blended learning, it is still in its construction phase at Egyptian Universities. Aim: To assess international students’ perceived usefulness and satisfaction with Midwifery blended learning course. Method: A descriptive research design was utilized on 76 International students at Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University. Tool of data collection: An on-line self-administered questionnaire which consisted of three parts to assess the international students’ general characteristics, international students’ perceived usefulness of Professional Midwifery blended learning course and factors affecting international students' satisfaction with the blended learning. Results: The present study revealed that most international students had positive perception about usefulness of Midwifery blended course, as it offered a variety of ways to assess students’ learning, provided fewer face to face lecture and more learning material process...
Pelvic organ prolapse is considered as one of the most common causes of reproductive morbidity wh... more Pelvic organ prolapse is considered as one of the most common causes of reproductive morbidity which influences the women's quality of life. Aim: The present study aimed to assess women's knowledge regarding pelvic organ prolapse. Subjects and Method: The study followed a descriptive design on 220 women with pelvic organ prolapse who were chosen by convenient sample technique. Setting: The study was conducted at Outpatient Gynecological Clinics in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Center at Mansoura City, Egypt over a period of six months from July 2017 to the end of December 2017. Data collection tools: Two tools were used for data collection including; A structured interviewing questionnaire and pelvic organ prolapse knowledge questionnaire. Results: The study revealed that majority of women had lack of knowledge regarding pelvic organ prolapse. Recommendations: The study recommended the importance of developing pelvic organ prolapse guidelines aiming for improving women's...
Nipple pain is a common problem among breastfeeding women. Aim of the study was to evaluate the e... more Nipple pain is a common problem among breastfeeding women. Aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of breast milk on nipple pain among early puerperal lactating women. A quasi experimental research design was utilized. This study was conducted at Abu El-Saud Center for obstetrics and Gynecology in Aga City at Dakahlia Governorate. A purposive sampling technique was used to select a total number of 92 lactating women. Eligible women were assigned randomly into two equal groups; each group involved 46 lactating women. The control group followed the routine care while the intervention group was asked to express their breast milk and utilize some milk drops to lubricate the nipples and areolas after each feeding and let the nipple to be dried with air, in addition to, receiving the same routine care. Two tools were utilized for data collection, the first tool was a structured interview schedule and the second tool was a numeric rating scale to assess the intensity of nipple pain. Re...
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a lecture-based education on female undergraduate... more Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a lecture-based education on female undergraduates' knowledge and acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine.Methods:This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. A simple random sample of 768 un-married Egyptian female students was recruited from 5 colleges situated within the Mansoura university campus. The sample was divided into two groups.The intervention group (n= 384) received a lecture-based education about human papillomavirus infection and vaccine; while subjects of the control group (n= 384) did not. Data on students' knowledge about and acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine were assessed before the lecture and after the lecture and after one month through using a 21-items self-administered questionnaire. Results:The average knowledge scores about HPV infection and its causal link with cervical cancer and knowledge scores about HPV vaccination of the intervention group showed significant incr...
Objective: The current study aimed to compare the effect of a lumbopelvic belt versus pelvic stre... more Objective: The current study aimed to compare the effect of a lumbopelvic belt versus pelvic strengthening exercise on the level of pregnancy-related low back pain. Methods: a non-randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Antenatal Outpatient Clinic of Mansoura University Hospitals, Egypt on a purposive sample of 126 pregnant women with pregnancy-related low back pain. The control group involved 42 clients who received usual prenatal instructions. Besides usual instructions, the belt group (n=42) wore a lumbopelvic belt, while the exercise group performed a 3-steps pelvic strengthening exercise. Data were collected using an assessment sheet for demographic characteristics, Numerical Rating ScalePain for pain intensity, Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) to evaluate how the low back pain is affecting woman's ability in doing daily activities, while participant's adherence to wear the belt or perform exercise were recorded in daily diaries. Results: The mean diff...
Pregnancy has many physical, psychological and emotional stressors but with the presence of socia... more Pregnancy has many physical, psychological and emotional stressors but with the presence of social support, it can be alleviated. Aim: The present study aimed to assess stressors and social support among pregnant women. Subject and Method: The study followed a descriptive design on 180 pregnant women who were chosen randomly. Setting: The study was conducted at Antenatal Clinics in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Center at Mansoura City, Egypt from the start of September 2015 to the end of March 2016. Data collection tools: Three tools of data collection were used including; A structured Interviewing Questionnaire Schedule, A–Z Stress Scale, and Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ6). Results: The study revealed that majority of the pregnant women stressors were (93.9%, 90.0% &77.8 %) concerned to increase in the prices of everyday goods, feeling unwell during pregnancy, and household responsibilities. Most pregnant women were supported by their mother in all common stressful events. Rec...
Background: Lumbopelvic pain is a substantial problem and can have a significanteffect on the pre... more Background: Lumbopelvic pain is a substantial problem and can have a significanteffect on the pregnant women's daily activities. Aim: Evaluate the effect of an educationalsession regarding sitting pelvic tilt exercise on pregnant women's knowledge and intensityof lumbopelvic pain. Subjects and Method: A quasi-experimental research designconducted on 70 pregnant women with lumbopelvic pain who chosen by a purposivesample. Setting: Antenatal Clinics at Obstetrics and Gynecology Center in MansouraUniversity Hospital in Egypt. Tools of data collection: There were three tools for datacollection: Tool I: Structured Interview Schedule. Tool II: Structured KnowledgeQuestionnaire. Tool III: Numeric Rating Scale. Results: There were highly statisticallysignificant differences between the pregnant women's knowledge pre, immediate and after 2weeks of intervention (P< 0.001). Also, there were highly statistically significantdifferences between the intensity of lumbopelvic pain pre...
Background: Worldwide, incidence of breast cancer is rapidly rising. Cancerprevention strategies ... more Background: Worldwide, incidence of breast cancer is rapidly rising. Cancerprevention strategies can provide appropriate and cost-effective opportunities to reducecancer mortality in the next decades. Aim: Assess the effect of a preventive breast cancerguideline on attitude of healthy women with family history. Study design: A quasiexperimentalresearch design using pre-post one arm intervention study. Study Subjects: Apurposive sample of fifty healthy women with family history of breast cancer attending theOncology Center in Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura city, DakahliaGovernorate, Egypt. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used for data collection.The first was a Structured Interview Questionnaire to assess the woman's generalcharacteristics, reproductive history and assessing risk factors, the second was AttitudeQuestionnaire regarding breast cancer; the third was Follow-up Card to check theparticipants’ attendance. Results: The study findings revealed statisti...
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