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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been causing a worldwide pandemic since the end of 2019.... more Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been causing a worldwide pandemic since the end of 2019. This study looked at the mental health of COVID-19 patients who had been quarantined. This cross-sectional study included fifty COVID - 19 patients who were under quarantine. Online self-reported questionnaires were used in the study. Demographic data and an inventory of pandemic-related stress factors (PRSF) were used to analyse COVID-19-related stress domains. The quarantined COVID - 19 patients had pandemic related stress among themselves. Lack of knowledge about infectiveness and virulence (78%), sleep disorders (94%), financial concerns (92 %) and feeling isolated and avoidance by others (90%) were the most common stressors. Eighty two percent of the patients felt that they were being protected by the family and relatives and only 48% felt that the government is taking the responsibility of protecting them. The findings show that COVID-19 patients in quarantine reported severe psyc...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
As adolescence is a transitional stage in which a person's physical and psychological develop... more As adolescence is a transitional stage in which a person's physical and psychological development and transformation are limited to the time between puberty and legal adulthood. It is commonly associated with the onset of a variety of mental health or adjustment problems. This study was to find out the incidence of depression and the factors that contribute to it among higher secondary school students. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 adolescents who were selected by simple random sampling technique. The socio-demographic information, Perceived Social Support scale and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) were adopted to collect the data. Descriptive and Inferential statistics was used to analyse the collected data. In this study, 52% of the adolescents did not have depression, whereas 18% had moderate, 8% had moderate to severe depression and 2% of them had severe depression. Nearly 68% of students had a higher social support perception. The type of ...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
In low–middle-income countries, breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple, practicable, and appro... more In low–middle-income countries, breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple, practicable, and appropriate tool for breast cancer screening. The goal of this study was to analyze female college students' knowledge and practice of BSE. A cross-sectional study of 200 female students was done using a convenient sampling technique. The self administered questionnaire with the socio-demographic data, questions about knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding BSE was used to collect the data among the female college students of an educational institution. The descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyse the data. The results show that the level of knowledge on BSE among 77% of the girls was inadequate and 61% of them had negative practice towards BSE. Despite the good attitude (69%) about BSE, there was inadequate knowledge and practice. The participants' age and family history of breast cancer was positively associated with their attitude (p = 0.01) and knowledge (p= ...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Lower-limb varicose veins (VVs) are frequent, and they're known to be more common in persons ... more Lower-limb varicose veins (VVs) are frequent, and they're known to be more common in persons who work in jobs that require a lot of standing. Because nursing demands physical labour and lengthy periods of standing, women in this profession are at a higher risk of getting varicose veins. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and practices on risk factors and prevention of varicose vein among operation room nurses of the selected hospitals. A cross-sectional research design was used among registered nursing staff working in operation rooms of the selected hospitals. The convenient sampling technique was used to select fifty nurses. A structured pre-tested, validated tool was developed by the investigators to collect data from the nurses which include demographic as well as knowledge and practice variables of varicose veins. The findings of the present study show that 26% of nurses had inadequate knowledge and 14% of operation room nurses had poor practices. Also, there ...
International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical sciences
Pressure ulcers (PU) are still a serious complication of immobility and a source of frustration f... more Pressure ulcers (PU) are still a serious complication of immobility and a source of frustration for healthcare providers. Until now, the rate of occurrence and prevalence are alarmingly high. Nurses' knowledge and attitudes play a critical role in prevention of PU. The purpose of this study was to find out the level of knowledge and attitudes of final-year nursing students towards prevention of PU. A quantitative, exploratory cross-sectional design was used with fifty final-year students being recruited at random using a simple random sample technique. The tool had three sections: socio-demographic data of nursing students, PUKAT (Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool), and APuP (Attitudes towards Pressure Ulcers Prevention tool). According to the findings of this study, the average knowledge score of final year nursing students was 48.7% (Mean = 14.85; SD=6.01). Only 18 (36%) nurses got a score of 60% or above on the PUKAT assessment instrument, which is regarded as satisfac...
International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical sciences
Suctioning of the endotracheal tube in ventilated patients is one of the ways to maintain the air... more Suctioning of the endotracheal tube in ventilated patients is one of the ways to maintain the airway open. There arevarious risks associated with this procedure. Suctioning methods that are appropriate for the situation can help to avoid acute problems. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of open vs closed suction on cardiorespiratory parameters in patients on mechanical ventilations. Patients hospitalized to Neuro-ICU and Medical ICU with ventilator support was studied in a non-randomized clinical trial with a time series study design. Sixty samples were chosen using a convenient sampling procedure, including 30 for open suction and 30 for closed suction. Before and during suction, data such as demographic factors and cardio-respiratory parameters such as respiratory rate, heart rate, mean arterial pressure, and SpO2 were measured. In this study, statistically significant changes (p=0.001) in Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and SpO2 were identified when open and close...
International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical sciences
Stroke is the largest cause of death worldwide and the primary cause of disability. As a result, ... more Stroke is the largest cause of death worldwide and the primary cause of disability. As a result, it was required to investigate the level of hypertension patients' knowledge of risk factors and warning symptoms. A descriptive cross- sectional study carried out among 200 hypertensive patients who were selected using purposive sampling technique. The tool was constructed with three sections: demographic data, risk factor awareness, and stroke signs and symptoms. The study results show that he total mean of knowledge on risk factors of stroke was 11.73 with the SD of 2.17 and warning signs was 9.61 with the SD of 1.99. The gender, age and level of education had significant relationship with knowledge of the hypertensive patients on risk factors of stroke at p=0.05 level. The study concludes that the majority of hypertension patients had insufficient understanding of stroke risk factors and warning symptoms. Hence, the first priority should be to raise public knowledge of hypertensi...
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Objective: The weakness of the quadriceps strength in patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is very... more Objective: The weakness of the quadriceps strength in patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is very evident. Therefore, quadriceps strengthening exercises are very important part of the rehabilitation program. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is considered one of the methods for increasing quadriceps muscle strength. To evaluate the effectiveness of combined NMES and strengthening exercises to improve the recovery of quadriceps strength and function in patients with PFPS. Methods: This study was planned as a randomized controlled pilot study. A total of 27 patients (mean age=38.9±10.8 years, range=20-60 years; 16 females) with PFPS were assessed and randomly assigned into 2 groups. Group I received a standard program (quadriceps strengthening, hip strengthening and hamstring stretching) and NMES combined with quadriceps strengthening exercises simultaneously. Group II received the same standard program without NMES. Both groups were enrolled 3 times per week for 40 minutes ...
Journal of Clinical Nursing
To explore the nature of relatives' involvement in the care of patients in acute medical ... more To explore the nature of relatives' involvement in the care of patients in acute medical settings in Australia and Saudi Arabia and to explore the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of nurses. There is little known about how relatives respond to being involved in patient care and the impact this has on the quality of care. Equally, little is known about how nurses enable such involvement. Previous studies have focused on settings such as critical care and paediatrics where relatives' involvement as advocates is mostly acknowledged and accepted. The study used a qualitative ethnographic approach based on an interpretive paradigm. Data collection was carried out in medical settings in two major hospitals; one in Australia and another in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected by observations and interviews over a six-month period, with three months spent in each setting. In both fields relatives and nurses faced ongoing ambiguity about the role relatives should play in the hospital environment. Nurses were challenged by the unpredictability of relatives' participation in patient care. The nurses' fear of taking responsibility and uncertainty about the relatives' role led them to take varied and individualised approaches to the involvement of relatives in patient care. Relatives were unclear about how to behave in the role; what the needs of patients were; and whether they were contributing positively to care and this resulted in frustration. The results show that ambiguity regarding the role of relatives led to problems in patient care such as safety concerns and conflict with nurses. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been causing a worldwide pandemic since the end of 2019.... more Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been causing a worldwide pandemic since the end of 2019. This study looked at the mental health of COVID-19 patients who had been quarantined. This cross-sectional study included fifty COVID - 19 patients who were under quarantine. Online self-reported questionnaires were used in the study. Demographic data and an inventory of pandemic-related stress factors (PRSF) were used to analyse COVID-19-related stress domains. The quarantined COVID - 19 patients had pandemic related stress among themselves. Lack of knowledge about infectiveness and virulence (78%), sleep disorders (94%), financial concerns (92 %) and feeling isolated and avoidance by others (90%) were the most common stressors. Eighty two percent of the patients felt that they were being protected by the family and relatives and only 48% felt that the government is taking the responsibility of protecting them. The findings show that COVID-19 patients in quarantine reported severe psyc...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
As adolescence is a transitional stage in which a person's physical and psychological develop... more As adolescence is a transitional stage in which a person's physical and psychological development and transformation are limited to the time between puberty and legal adulthood. It is commonly associated with the onset of a variety of mental health or adjustment problems. This study was to find out the incidence of depression and the factors that contribute to it among higher secondary school students. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 adolescents who were selected by simple random sampling technique. The socio-demographic information, Perceived Social Support scale and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) were adopted to collect the data. Descriptive and Inferential statistics was used to analyse the collected data. In this study, 52% of the adolescents did not have depression, whereas 18% had moderate, 8% had moderate to severe depression and 2% of them had severe depression. Nearly 68% of students had a higher social support perception. The type of ...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
In low–middle-income countries, breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple, practicable, and appro... more In low–middle-income countries, breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple, practicable, and appropriate tool for breast cancer screening. The goal of this study was to analyze female college students' knowledge and practice of BSE. A cross-sectional study of 200 female students was done using a convenient sampling technique. The self administered questionnaire with the socio-demographic data, questions about knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding BSE was used to collect the data among the female college students of an educational institution. The descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyse the data. The results show that the level of knowledge on BSE among 77% of the girls was inadequate and 61% of them had negative practice towards BSE. Despite the good attitude (69%) about BSE, there was inadequate knowledge and practice. The participants' age and family history of breast cancer was positively associated with their attitude (p = 0.01) and knowledge (p= ...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Lower-limb varicose veins (VVs) are frequent, and they're known to be more common in persons ... more Lower-limb varicose veins (VVs) are frequent, and they're known to be more common in persons who work in jobs that require a lot of standing. Because nursing demands physical labour and lengthy periods of standing, women in this profession are at a higher risk of getting varicose veins. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and practices on risk factors and prevention of varicose vein among operation room nurses of the selected hospitals. A cross-sectional research design was used among registered nursing staff working in operation rooms of the selected hospitals. The convenient sampling technique was used to select fifty nurses. A structured pre-tested, validated tool was developed by the investigators to collect data from the nurses which include demographic as well as knowledge and practice variables of varicose veins. The findings of the present study show that 26% of nurses had inadequate knowledge and 14% of operation room nurses had poor practices. Also, there ...
International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical sciences
Pressure ulcers (PU) are still a serious complication of immobility and a source of frustration f... more Pressure ulcers (PU) are still a serious complication of immobility and a source of frustration for healthcare providers. Until now, the rate of occurrence and prevalence are alarmingly high. Nurses' knowledge and attitudes play a critical role in prevention of PU. The purpose of this study was to find out the level of knowledge and attitudes of final-year nursing students towards prevention of PU. A quantitative, exploratory cross-sectional design was used with fifty final-year students being recruited at random using a simple random sample technique. The tool had three sections: socio-demographic data of nursing students, PUKAT (Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool), and APuP (Attitudes towards Pressure Ulcers Prevention tool). According to the findings of this study, the average knowledge score of final year nursing students was 48.7% (Mean = 14.85; SD=6.01). Only 18 (36%) nurses got a score of 60% or above on the PUKAT assessment instrument, which is regarded as satisfac...
International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical sciences
Suctioning of the endotracheal tube in ventilated patients is one of the ways to maintain the air... more Suctioning of the endotracheal tube in ventilated patients is one of the ways to maintain the airway open. There arevarious risks associated with this procedure. Suctioning methods that are appropriate for the situation can help to avoid acute problems. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of open vs closed suction on cardiorespiratory parameters in patients on mechanical ventilations. Patients hospitalized to Neuro-ICU and Medical ICU with ventilator support was studied in a non-randomized clinical trial with a time series study design. Sixty samples were chosen using a convenient sampling procedure, including 30 for open suction and 30 for closed suction. Before and during suction, data such as demographic factors and cardio-respiratory parameters such as respiratory rate, heart rate, mean arterial pressure, and SpO2 were measured. In this study, statistically significant changes (p=0.001) in Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and SpO2 were identified when open and close...
International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical sciences
Stroke is the largest cause of death worldwide and the primary cause of disability. As a result, ... more Stroke is the largest cause of death worldwide and the primary cause of disability. As a result, it was required to investigate the level of hypertension patients' knowledge of risk factors and warning symptoms. A descriptive cross- sectional study carried out among 200 hypertensive patients who were selected using purposive sampling technique. The tool was constructed with three sections: demographic data, risk factor awareness, and stroke signs and symptoms. The study results show that he total mean of knowledge on risk factors of stroke was 11.73 with the SD of 2.17 and warning signs was 9.61 with the SD of 1.99. The gender, age and level of education had significant relationship with knowledge of the hypertensive patients on risk factors of stroke at p=0.05 level. The study concludes that the majority of hypertension patients had insufficient understanding of stroke risk factors and warning symptoms. Hence, the first priority should be to raise public knowledge of hypertensi...
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Objective: The weakness of the quadriceps strength in patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is very... more Objective: The weakness of the quadriceps strength in patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is very evident. Therefore, quadriceps strengthening exercises are very important part of the rehabilitation program. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is considered one of the methods for increasing quadriceps muscle strength. To evaluate the effectiveness of combined NMES and strengthening exercises to improve the recovery of quadriceps strength and function in patients with PFPS. Methods: This study was planned as a randomized controlled pilot study. A total of 27 patients (mean age=38.9±10.8 years, range=20-60 years; 16 females) with PFPS were assessed and randomly assigned into 2 groups. Group I received a standard program (quadriceps strengthening, hip strengthening and hamstring stretching) and NMES combined with quadriceps strengthening exercises simultaneously. Group II received the same standard program without NMES. Both groups were enrolled 3 times per week for 40 minutes ...
Journal of Clinical Nursing
To explore the nature of relatives' involvement in the care of patients in acute medical ... more To explore the nature of relatives' involvement in the care of patients in acute medical settings in Australia and Saudi Arabia and to explore the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of nurses. There is little known about how relatives respond to being involved in patient care and the impact this has on the quality of care. Equally, little is known about how nurses enable such involvement. Previous studies have focused on settings such as critical care and paediatrics where relatives' involvement as advocates is mostly acknowledged and accepted. The study used a qualitative ethnographic approach based on an interpretive paradigm. Data collection was carried out in medical settings in two major hospitals; one in Australia and another in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected by observations and interviews over a six-month period, with three months spent in each setting. In both fields relatives and nurses faced ongoing ambiguity about the role relatives should play in the hospital environment. Nurses were challenged by the unpredictability of relatives' participation in patient care. The nurses' fear of taking responsibility and uncertainty about the relatives' role led them to take varied and individualised approaches to the involvement of relatives in patient care. Relatives were unclear about how to behave in the role; what the needs of patients were; and whether they were contributing positively to care and this resulted in frustration. The results show that ambiguity regarding the role of relatives led to problems in patient care such as safety concerns and conflict with nurses. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.