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Papers by Nadia Aljaber
Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 2022
Breast cancer is a serious disease with potential high morbidity and mortality. It is the commone... more Breast cancer is a serious disease with potential high morbidity and mortality. It is the commonest malignancy in women. Approximately one million new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year worldwide. Breast cancer is the commonest cancer among women in Egypt. Late presentations of breast cancer cases have been consistent for three decades. The efficacy of breast self-examination in helping to reduce mortality from breast cancer has not been rigorously demonstrated. The study was designed to evaluate the effect of breast self-examination training program on the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination among female nursing students in Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt. The research hypothesis showed that, the knowledge, attitude and practice of female nursing students in Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt will be improved after implementation of the structured training program. Methods: A quasi experimental design was utilized in this study. A convenience sample of 115 adult female nursing students was chosen from first year students in the faculty of nursing. Data was collected through three tools: used for data collection 1) self-administrated questionnaire to assess bio-sociodemographic data 2) pre & post knowledge assessment sheet related to breast cancer and breast self-examination 3) observation checklist to assess the practice of the participants related to breast self-examination. Two constructive BSE training sessions were carried out, in the form of lectures, group discussions demonstration and re-demonstration. Each participant was given a self-administered questionnaire, which was designed to evaluate information such as bio-sociodemographic data, level of knowledge of breast cancer, the attitude of the participant toward BSE and its practice. A pre-test performance technique established. Followed by the developed manual discussion training about BSE knowledge and technique. Post-test was used to evaluate students' Knowledge, attitude and practice of BSE and done two months later. Results: The results revealed that the mean age was 20.41±4.94 years and the majority (93.9%) of them were single. In relation to the area of residence, 67.0% of them were from urban. Regarding the family history of breast cancer, the majority (90.4%) of them had not family history while (6.1%) of them had mother history. In relation to history of self-affection, 5.2% of them had a history of breast lump. (74.8%) of the participant did not perform BSE while most of respondent agreed that BSE was important (83.5%) because it helps early detection of breast cancer. Majority of respondents became aware due to the college curricula (17.9%). The attitude of respondents to breast selfexamination was good, most of the respondents, 98.5% thought breast self-examination was necessary. Respondents' practice of breast self-examination was also good with 80.2% of the respondents claiming to carry out breast selfexamination regularly. The level of awareness of breast cancer and breast self-examination was high among nursing students of the Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University. The post-test results showed progress in overall knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination. In conclusion, applying the planned manual for BSE to female nursing students was effective in improving their Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination which in turn improve their quality of life. Illustrated manual should be available as a reference for female nursing students is recommended [Heba
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a useful way to assess competence at unde... more The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a useful way to assess competence at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Students and lecturers should be well prepared to make the most of them. OSCE is used increasingly in nurse education, to assess clinical skill proficiency. Good preparation for an OSCE is vital for both those running the assessments and for students. Used effectively, OSCEs can help students gain confidence to use their skills in their clinical work.OSCEas a performance-based assessment method is a well-established student assessment tool. Its popularity in the assessment of clinical competence is well documented and prominent in situations where reliability and content validity are fundamental. Aim: the aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of implementingOSCEfor mandatory training among large numbers of undergraduate medical surgical nursing students on their clinical competencies in the Faculty of Nursing; University of Alexandria. Methods: qu...
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is most common nutritional deficiency disorder in Egypt and remains ... more Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is most common nutritional deficiency disorder in Egypt and remains a formidable health challenge. Females in the reproductive period are prone to develop iron deficiency. Iron deficiency leads to many non-hematological disturbances which include growth and development, depressed immune function; reduces physical work capacity; decreases the cognitive function. Many researches consistently demonstrate that many patients with iron deficiency anemia do not have a solid understanding of basic information about their condition - how it is diagnosed, iron deficiency anemia high risk population, causes of iron deficiency anemia, the purpose and potential side effects of iron deficiency anemia medications, safety concerns, the risks and potential consequences of iron deficiency anemia. Patient education is an important component of quality care and is considered to be a therapeutic outcome for patients with iron deficiency anemia. Aim: the present study was aim...
Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 2022
Breast cancer is a serious disease with potential high morbidity and mortality. It is the commone... more Breast cancer is a serious disease with potential high morbidity and mortality. It is the commonest malignancy in women. Approximately one million new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year worldwide. Breast cancer is the commonest cancer among women in Egypt. Late presentations of breast cancer cases have been consistent for three decades. The efficacy of breast self-examination in helping to reduce mortality from breast cancer has not been rigorously demonstrated. The study was designed to evaluate the effect of breast self-examination training program on the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination among female nursing students in Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt. The research hypothesis showed that, the knowledge, attitude and practice of female nursing students in Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt will be improved after implementation of the structured training program. Methods: A quasi experimental design was utilized in this study. A convenience sample of 115 adult female nursing students was chosen from first year students in the faculty of nursing. Data was collected through three tools: used for data collection 1) self-administrated questionnaire to assess bio-sociodemographic data 2) pre & post knowledge assessment sheet related to breast cancer and breast self-examination 3) observation checklist to assess the practice of the participants related to breast self-examination. Two constructive BSE training sessions were carried out, in the form of lectures, group discussions demonstration and re-demonstration. Each participant was given a self-administered questionnaire, which was designed to evaluate information such as bio-sociodemographic data, level of knowledge of breast cancer, the attitude of the participant toward BSE and its practice. A pre-test performance technique established. Followed by the developed manual discussion training about BSE knowledge and technique. Post-test was used to evaluate students' Knowledge, attitude and practice of BSE and done two months later. Results: The results revealed that the mean age was 20.41±4.94 years and the majority (93.9%) of them were single. In relation to the area of residence, 67.0% of them were from urban. Regarding the family history of breast cancer, the majority (90.4%) of them had not family history while (6.1%) of them had mother history. In relation to history of self-affection, 5.2% of them had a history of breast lump. (74.8%) of the participant did not perform BSE while most of respondent agreed that BSE was important (83.5%) because it helps early detection of breast cancer. Majority of respondents became aware due to the college curricula (17.9%). The attitude of respondents to breast selfexamination was good, most of the respondents, 98.5% thought breast self-examination was necessary. Respondents' practice of breast self-examination was also good with 80.2% of the respondents claiming to carry out breast selfexamination regularly. The level of awareness of breast cancer and breast self-examination was high among nursing students of the Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University. The post-test results showed progress in overall knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination. In conclusion, applying the planned manual for BSE to female nursing students was effective in improving their Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination which in turn improve their quality of life. Illustrated manual should be available as a reference for female nursing students is recommended [Heba
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a useful way to assess competence at unde... more The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a useful way to assess competence at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Students and lecturers should be well prepared to make the most of them. OSCE is used increasingly in nurse education, to assess clinical skill proficiency. Good preparation for an OSCE is vital for both those running the assessments and for students. Used effectively, OSCEs can help students gain confidence to use their skills in their clinical work.OSCEas a performance-based assessment method is a well-established student assessment tool. Its popularity in the assessment of clinical competence is well documented and prominent in situations where reliability and content validity are fundamental. Aim: the aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of implementingOSCEfor mandatory training among large numbers of undergraduate medical surgical nursing students on their clinical competencies in the Faculty of Nursing; University of Alexandria. Methods: qu...
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is most common nutritional deficiency disorder in Egypt and remains ... more Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is most common nutritional deficiency disorder in Egypt and remains a formidable health challenge. Females in the reproductive period are prone to develop iron deficiency. Iron deficiency leads to many non-hematological disturbances which include growth and development, depressed immune function; reduces physical work capacity; decreases the cognitive function. Many researches consistently demonstrate that many patients with iron deficiency anemia do not have a solid understanding of basic information about their condition - how it is diagnosed, iron deficiency anemia high risk population, causes of iron deficiency anemia, the purpose and potential side effects of iron deficiency anemia medications, safety concerns, the risks and potential consequences of iron deficiency anemia. Patient education is an important component of quality care and is considered to be a therapeutic outcome for patients with iron deficiency anemia. Aim: the present study was aim...