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Al-Sayaghi KM, Alqalah TAH, Alkubati SA, Alshoabi SA, Alsabri M, Alrubaiee GG, Almoliky MA, Saleh KA, Al-Sayaghi AK, Elshatarat RA, Saleh ZT, Saleh AM, Abdel-Aziz HR. Healthcare workers' compliance with the catheter associated urinary tract infection prevention guidelines: an observational study in Yemen. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2023; 12:144. [PMID: 38072926 PMCID: PMC10712174 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-023-01352-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Catheter-associated urinary tract infection is a global problem but it can be prevented with the appropriate implementation of evidence-based guidelines. This study was conducted to assess the level of compliance of healthcare workers with the catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention guidelines during the insertion of a urinary catheter. METHODS An observational study using a descriptive cross-sectional design was conducted at Sana'a City hospitals, Yemen. All the nurses and physicians from the governmental, teaching, and private hospitals were eligible to participate in the study. The data collection was performed through convenience sampling from March 2020 to December 2020, using a structured observational checklist prepared specifically for this study. RESULTS The majority of the urinary catheter insertions were performed by nurses. There were no written policy or procedures for an urinary catheter insertion and no in-service education or training departments in the majority of the hospitals. The overall mean score of compliance was 7.31 of 10. About 71% of the healthcare workers had a high or acceptable level of compliance and 29% had an unsafe level of compliance. Compliance was low for maintaining aseptic technique throughout the insertion procedure, using a single use packet of lubricant jelly, performing hand hygiene immediately before insertion, and securing the urinary catheter once inserted. Factors affecting the healthcare workers compliance were gender, the working ward/unit of the healthcare workers, the availability of a written policy/procedure and a department or unit for in-service education. CONCLUSION Yemeni healthcare workers' overall compliance was acceptable but it was unsafe in several critical measures. There is an urgent need for developing, implementing, and monitoring national guidelines and institutional policy and procedures for catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention. Periodical in-service education and training programs and adequate access to the necessary materials and supplies are paramount.
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- Khaled Mohammed Al-Sayaghi
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, P.O. Box: 344, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, 42353, Saudi Arabia.
- Nursing Division, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen.
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hodeida University, Hodeida, Yemen
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Emergency Department, BronxCare Hospital, Bronx, USA
- Emergency Department, Al Thawra Modern General Hospital (TMGH), Sana'a City, Yemen
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Community Health and Nutrition, Al-Razi University, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Taiz University, Taiz, Yemen
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Ha'il, Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, P.O. Box: 344, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, 42353, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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Saifan AR, Elshatarat RA, Saleh ZT, Elhefnawy KA, Elneblawi NH, Al-Sayaghi KM, Masa'Deh R, Al-Yateem N, Abdel-Aziz HR, Saleh AM. Health professionals and family members during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A qualitative study on the experience of witnessing resuscitation in Jordanian critical care units. Heart Lung 2023; 62:101-107. [PMID: 37379634 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The interaction between healthcare professionals (HCPs) and family members during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in critical care units (CCUs) has received significant attention. In the Arabic region, family members are typically excluded from participating in critical care treatments, despite the cultural and religious significance of their presence. This highlights a lack of policies and research addressing the cultural factors related to family involvement in CPR within this context. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to explore the nature of the relationship between HCPs and family member relations during CPR in Jordanian CCUs. METHODS This study employed a qualitative research design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 45 participants, including 31 HCPs and 14 family members of patients who had undergone CPR in Jordan. Data was managed, organized, and thematically analyzed using NVivo. RESULTS The study revealed three main themes: Family-Witnessed Resuscitation (FWR) through the eyes of HCPs, FWR through the eyes of family members, and the relationship between HCPs and family members during CPR. The last theme has three subthemes: "Looking out for the Patient," "Looking out for Ourselves," and "Looking out for Each Other." These themes highlighted the complex and dynamic relationships between HCPs and family members during CPR in Jordan. Participants emphasized the importance of clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative approach to decision-making during CPR. CONCLUSION The resultant study model uniquely explains the relationship between Jordanian health professionals and family members during CPR, with important implications for clinical practice and healthcare policies regarding family involvement during resuscitation in Jordan. Further research is needed to explore the cultural and societal factors influencing family involvement in resuscitation in Jordan and other Arab countries.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia; Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia; Nursing Division, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Republic of Yemen
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- Nursing College, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirate; Charles Sturt University, Australia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia.
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Miller JL, Chung M, Williams LB, Connell A, Saleh ZT, Alhurani A, Bailey A, Rayens MK, Moser DK. Health Literacy and Perceived Control: Intermediary Factors in the Relationship Between Race and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Incarcerated Men in the United States. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023:00005082-990000000-00136. [PMID: 37787727 PMCID: PMC10985046 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Black race, inadequate health literacy, and poor perceived control are predictors of increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among race, health literacy, perceived control, and CVD risk while controlling for known risk factors in incarcerated men. METHODS We included data from 349 incarcerated men to examine race and CVD risk (Framingham Risk Score) using a serial mediation model with health literacy and perceived control using 95% confidence intervals (CIs) from 5000 bootstrap samples. RESULTS Of the participants (age, 36 ± 10; education, 12 ± 2; body mass index, 28.3 ± 5.0), 64.2% were White and 35.8% were Black. Black incarcerated men were younger (P = .047) with lower levels of health literacy (P < .001). All 3 indirect effects of race on CVD were significant, whereas the direct effect of race was not. Black incarcerated men had higher levels of CVD risk through health literacy (a1b1 = 0.3571; 95% CI, 0.0948-0.7162) and lower levels of CVD risk through perceived control (a2b2 = -0.1855; 95% CI, -0.4388 to -0.0077). Black incarcerated men had higher levels of CVD risk through health literacy influenced by perceived control (a1b2d21 = 0.0627; 95% CI, 0.0028-0.1409), indicating that despite the protective effect of higher levels of perceived control in Black incarcerated men, CVD risk remained higher compared with their White counterparts. CONCLUSION Future CVD risk reduction interventions in incarcerated men, specifically Black incarcerated men, should include goals of improving health literacy and perceived control as modifiable risk factors.
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Saleh ZT, Elshatarat RA, Saleh AM, Elneblawi NH, Al-Sayaghi KM, Abdel-Aziz HR, Saleh AM, El-hneiti M, Al Tarawneh NS, Allugmani AR, Aloufi RS. Investigating Saudi Nursing Students' Health Beliefs about Testicular Cancer and Testicular Self-Examination: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the Health Belief Model. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023; 24:2413-2420. [PMID: 37505774 PMCID: PMC10676508 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.7.2413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Testicular cancer (TC) is a serious health issue, which requires early detection through testicular self-examination (TSE). OBJECTIVES To investigate Saudi nursing students' health beliefs about TC and TSE using the Health Belief Model (HBM) scale and assess the validity and reliability of the HBM scale. METHODS This cross-sectional study recruited a convenience sample of 374 nursing students from six nursing colleges in different cities in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires that included demographic and academic information, as well as a valid and reliable HBM scale for TC and TSE. RESULTS Most participants were single (88.8 %), in their third year of nursing education (43.9 %), had excellent or very good health (83.2%), had no family history of TC (88.9%), and had no medical problems with their testicles (92.8%). The participants had low susceptibility to TC and moderate beliefs about the seriousness of TC. Furthermore, participants reported moderate levels of perceived benefits and health motivation for preventing TC and practicing TSE, but high levels of perceived barriers and low levels of self-efficacy for practicing TSE. The internal reliability (Cronbach's alpha) of susceptibility, benefits and health motivation, seriousness, barriers, self-efficacy, and health motivation and promotion sub-scales was 0.91, 0.89, 0.88, 0.84, 0.67, and 0.65, respectively. Significant relationship between students' performing TSE and their health beliefs about Susceptibility (t=1.93, p=0.04) and Seriousness of having TC (t=2.88, p=0.03), and self-efficacy (t=3.91, p<0.001) and barriers (t=-2.51, p=0.04) to practice TSE. CONCLUSION The study concluded that Saudi nursing students had moderate levels of health beliefs about TC and TSE, with high perceived barriers and low levels of self-efficacy for practicing TSE.
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- Zyad T. Saleh
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
- Nursing Division, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia.
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- Community Health Nursing Department, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
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- Community Health Nursing Department, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Deputy of Academic Affairs, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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Saleh ZT, Elshatarat RA, Almarwani AM, Alzahrani NS, Alhowaymel FM, Elhefnawy KA, Elneblawi NH, Ibrahim AM, Zaghamir DE, Shawashi TO. Predictors of physical activity behavior change among patients with heart failure enrolled in home-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention. Heart Lung 2023; 61:16-21. [PMID: 37059044 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity behavior change is considered one of the most challenging lifestyle modifications in patients with heart failure. Even after participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program, most patients do not engage in the recommended level of physical activity. OBJECTIVE To determine which baseline demographic, physical activity levels, psychological distress, and clinical variables predicted physical activity behavior change to increasing light-to-vigorous physical activity by 10,000 steps/day following participation in home-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention. METHODS A prospective design involving secondary analysis was used to analyze data obtained from 127 patients (mean, 61; range, 45-69 years) enrolled in and completed an 8-week home-based mobile health app intervention. The intervention was designed to encourage health behavior change with regard to decreasing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activities performed at light or greater intensities. RESULTS None of the participants accumulated 10,000 steps or more per day pre-intervention (mean, 1549; range, 318-4915 steps/day). Only 55 participants (43%) achieved an average daily step count of 10,000 or more at week 8 of the intervention (10,674 ± 263). The results of the logistic regression showed that higher pre-intervention physical activity levels and anxiety symptoms and lower depressive symptoms were associated with a higher likelihood of achieving physical activity behavior change (p < .003). CONCLUSION These data highlight that determining pre-intervention physical activity levels and depressive symptoms can be the key to designing an effective home-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention in patients with heart failure.
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- Zyad T Saleh
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia; Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia; Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia; Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Saleh ZT, Elshatarat RA, Almarwani AM, Alahmadi HA, Elneblawi NH, Al-Za'areer MS, Alhujaili AD, Saleh AM, Abdel-Aziz HR, Al-Sayaghi KM. Saudi Nursing Students' Knowledge and Perception of Testicular Cancer Assessment and Management: A Cross-Sectional Study. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023; 24:1289-1295. [PMID: 37116151 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.4.1289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Testicular cancer (TC) incidence is increasing worldwide. This study aimed to investigate Saudi nursing students' knowledge and perception about TC. METHOD This cross-sectional study was done using convenience sampling method. In this study, 280 nursing students from different nursing schools in six cities of Saudi Arabia were recruited. A structured self-report questionnaire was used to collect data. RESULT About 49.2% of the participants received education about TC in their nursing schools. The findings showed lack of enough knowledge about TC among Saudi nursing students. Mostly, the participants reported that heredity factor and having family history of TC (48.9%) and age between 56 and 70 years (41.8%) were the most common risk factors of TC. According to the participants, physical examination was the most common diagnostic test usually used for early detection of TC (40.4%) and biopsy test was the most accurate test to confirm TC diagnosis (45.4%). Only one third of the participants (34.6%) knew that between 75% and 100% of TC cases can be cured in case of early detection. About half of the participants (51.8%) reported that surgical procedure was the most common treatment for TC. The nursing students who had high GPA (r=0.86, p<0.001), were unwilling to get more information on TC (r=0.24, p=0.04), had family history of TC (r= 0.53, p=0.02), medical problems with testicles (r= 0.69, p=0.01), received education about TC in their school of nursing (r=0.65, p=0.02), and were more self-confident in assessing and managing TC (r=0.38, p=0.03) had higher level knowledge about TC. Conclusion: Despite the importance of nurses' roles in assessing and managing TC, nursing students in Saudi Arabia still did not have enough knowledge about TC. Improving nursing programs' curricula and conducting health education programs are recommended.
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- Zyad T Saleh
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Health Science and Nursing, Al- Rayan Colleges, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Health Science and Nursing, Al- Rayan Colleges, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Medicine, University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
- Nursing Division, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
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Hasanien AA, Albusoul RM, Aqel AA, Saleh ZT, Yousef KM. Proficiency in 12‑lead electrocardiography and arrhythmia monitoring among emergency and critical care nurses. J Electrocardiol 2023; 78:5-11. [PMID: 36680996 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2023.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Amer A Hasanien
- Department of Clinical Nursing, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
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- School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health, University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), United Arab Emirates.
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Elneblawi NH, Elshatarat RA, Elhefnawy KA, Ebeid IA, Aljohani MS, Alzahrani NS, Almrwani AM, Saleh ZT. Nurses’ Perceptions Regarding Exposure to COVID-19 Risks, and Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on their Work and Psychosocial health: A Cross-sectional Study. Open Nurs J 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/18744346-v16-e221031-2022-51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction
Coronavirus (COVID) is a large family of RNA viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe symptoms.
Objectives
Determine nurses’ perceptions in Saudi Arabia regarding their risks, measures and coping mechanisms to prevent COVID-19 infection and transmission, and the significant associated factors for their anxiety.
Methods
This is a correlational cross-sectional study. A conveniencesampling method was used to recruit a total of 345 nurses. A valid and reliable questionnaire was adapted from a previous study and the generalized anxiety disorder-2items (GAD-2) scale was used to collect the data.
Results
The majority of the participants (75.7%)perceived that they were most likely at risk of getting COVID-19.In terms of preventative actions,84.3% said they were avoiding crowded places, 77.4% were adhering to protocols and recommended measures, about 73.0% of participants were taking nutritional supplements and vitamins, practicing exercises, and changing out of work clothes, 54.8% were taking a shower before going home, and 53.9% were temporarily staying away from home in alternative housing to prevent having COVID-19 or transmitting the virus to their relatives. Furthermore, significant association was found between the participants’ anxiety and the male gender (r=0.1, p=0.04), less nursing experience (r=0.41, p=0.02), number of children (r=0.35, p=0.03). Additionally, participants exposed to COVID-19 patients, who didn’t implement the measures and coping mechanisms to prevent COVID-19 were significantly associated with high level of GAD-2.
Conclusion
The majority of nurses perceived that they were at high risk of getting COVID-19, and were concerned that they could easily to transmit COVID-19 to their relatives. As a result, many implemented preventive measures to protect themselves and prevent transmission of COVID-19 to their families and relatives. The continued attendance of health educational programs about COVID-19 as well as the implementation of basic standard precautions is essential to protect health workers and their families.
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Saleh ZT, Alraoush AT, Aqel AA, Shawashi TO, Chung M, Lennie TA. Sex Differences in the Association Between Inflammation and Event-Free Survival in Patients With Heart Failure. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2022; 37:386-393. [PMID: 37707972 PMCID: PMC8733054 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Heart failure (HF) is associated with chronic inflammation, which is adversely associated with survival. Although sex-related differences in inflammation have been described in patients with HF, whether sex-related differences in inflammation are associated with event-free survival has not been examined. AIM The aim of this study was to determine whether the association between inflammation as indicated by tumor necrosis factor-α and event-free survival differs between men and women with HF after controlling for demographic and clinical variables. METHOD This was a secondary analysis of data from 301 male (age, 61.0 ± 11.4 years) and 137 female (age, 60.3 ± 12.1 years) patients with HF. Serum levels of soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 were used to indicate inflammatory status. Patients were grouped according to median split of soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 level and sex into male with low inflammation (≤1820 pg/mL) (n = 158) or high inflammation (>1820 pg/mL) (n = 143), and female with low inflammation (n = 63) or high inflammation (n = 74). Cox regression models were run separately for men and women to determine whether inflammation contributed to differences in event-free survival between sexes with HF. RESULTS There were 84 male (27.9%) and 27 female (19.7%) patients who had an event. Event-free survival in women did not differ by the severity of inflammation in the Cox regression analysis. In contrast, men with high inflammation had 1.85 times higher risk for an event compared with men with low inflammation. CONCLUSION These data provide evidence that inflammation contributed to differences in event-free survival in men but not women with HF. Clinicians should be aware that men who have higher inflammation may be at a greater risk of HF or cardiac-related events than others with HF.
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- Zyad T. Saleh
- School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, Jordan 11942
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan 22110
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- School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, Jordan 11942
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- School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, Jordan 11942
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, 315 College of Nursing Building, 751 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, 315 College of Nursing Building, 751 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536
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Khalil AA, Darawad MW, Abed MA, Hamdan-Mansour A, Arabiat DH, Alnajar MK, Saleh ZT. The impact of somatic and cognitive depressive symptoms on medical prognosis in patients with end-stage renal disease. Perspect Psychiatr Care 2022; 58:297-303. [PMID: 33861469 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine whether somatic or cognitive depressive symptoms affect hospitalization and death in patients with end-stage renal disease. DESIGN AND METHOD In an observational retrospective design, the patients (n = 190) completed the Beck Depression Inventory-II at baseline and were followed for 5 years to collect data all-cause mortality and hospitalization. FINDINGS High somatic (53.7%, n = 102) and cognitive (52.1%, n = 99) depressive symptoms scores significantly associated with mortality (38% vs. 19%; hazard ratio [HR] = 2; 95% CI, 1.1-3.7; p = 0.02) and hospitalization (62.5% vs. 49.4%; HR = 1.6; 95% CI, 1.0-2.6; p = 0.03), respectively. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS In the context of diagnosing and intervening, awareness of depressive symptoms dimensionality is crucial.
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- Amani A Khalil
- Clinical Nursing Department, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, The Hashemite University-, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Clinical Research and Innovation School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.,Maternal and Child Nursing Department, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Health Sciences-Nursing, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Clinical Nursing Department, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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AbuAlUla NA, Elshatarat RA, Yacoub MI, Elhefnawy KA, Aljohani MS, Saleh ZT, Abu Raddaha AH. Relationship between Physiological Health Status, Lifestyle Behaviors, and Cardiovascular Disease Among Adults in Two Arab Countries. Open Cardiovasc Med J 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1874192402115010023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Purpose:
Identify the relationships among participants’ lifestyle and their perceptions toward physiological health status.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional research study. A convenience sampling was used to recruit 480 adult clients from Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Results:
The majority of the participants (48.8%) rated their physiological health status as sub-optimal health. Significant positive associations were found between participants’ perceptions about physiological health status as ‘healthy’ and their positive lifestyle and low-risk behaviors for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Specifically, the associations were between not being smoker (χ2 = 4.17, p = 0.04), practicing physical activity (χ2 = 60.9, p < 0.001), eating ≥ 5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily (χ2 = 8.33, p = 0.004), and being normal/under-weight (χ2 = 65.5, p < 0.001).
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Perception about poor/sub-optimal physical health status is associated with many CVD risk factors. Using a brief screening tool to assess physical health status is recommended at each clinic visit. In addition, periodic physical assessment, full check-up, and follow-up with healthcare providers are highly suggested for those who perceived their physical health status as “poor” to prevent further CVD. Health education is pressingly recommended to improve the awareness of these Arab communities toward the prevention of CVD risk factors and enhancement of positive lifestyle behaviors.
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Elshatarat RA, Ebeid IA, Elhenawy KA, Saleh ZT, Raddaha AHA, Aljohani MS. Jordanian ostomates' health problems and self-care ability to manage their intestinal ostomy: a cross-sectional study. J Res Nurs 2020; 25:679-696. [PMID: 34394691 DOI: 10.1177/1744987120941568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Ostomates have several physical, psychological and social health problems. These problems negatively impact the ostomates' quality of life. Aims This study aims to identify Jordanian ostomates' health problems and their self-care ability to manage their ostomies. Methods This is a cross-sectional study. A convenience sampling method was used to recruit 168 Jordanian patients with intestinal ostomies. A self-report questionnaire was used to collect the data. Results On average, the participants' physiological ostomy-related problem scores were 8.76 ± 2.37 (out of 13 problems) and the total score of self-care ability to manage their ostomies was 16.56 ± 2.62 (out of 24). About 22% of the participants had 'moderately severe' to 'severe' depression (nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire score ≥15) and 33.9% had 'moderate' to 'severe' anxiety (seven-item General Anxiety Disorder questionnaire score ≥10). About half of the participants had exposure to teaching and/or training about ostomy care. About 85% of participants were willing to attend health education and training programmes about ostomy care. There was a significant correlation between high ostomates' self-care ability to manage their ostomies and a low number of physiological health problems (r = -0.67, p = 0.04), a low depression (Patient Health Questionnaire 9) score (r = -0.54, p = 0.039) and a low anxiety (seven-item General Anxiety Disorder questionnaire) score (r = -0.71, p < 0.027). Conclusions Health teaching and training about intestinal ostomy management, psychosocial support, follow-up assessment and treatment for ostomy-related problems are recommended for all ostomates.
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- Rami A Elshatarat
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Jordan
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- Associate Professor and Head of Nursing Department, Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Assistant Professor, Head of Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, and Vice-Dean, Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Almansour IM, Aldalaykeh MK, Saleh ZT, Yousef KM, Alnaeem MM. Predictive Performance of two Measures of Prognostic Mortality of Cancer Patients in Intensive Care Unit in Jordan: A Comparative Single-Centre Study. Open Nurs J 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1874434602014010168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background:
Information is presently insufficient about using Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) mortality predicting models for cancer patients in intensive care unit (ICU).
Objective:
To evaluates the performance of APACHE II and IV in predicting mortality for cancer patients in ICU.
Interventions/Methods:
This was a retrospective study including adult patients admitted to an ICU in a medical center in Jordan. Actual mortality rate was determined and compared with mortality rates predicted by APACHE II and IV models. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to assess the sensitivity, specificity and predictive performance of both scores. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the effect that APACHE II, APACHE IV and other sample characteristics have on predicting mortality.
Results:
251 patients (survived=80; none-survived=171) were included in the study with an actual mortality rate of 68.1%. APACHE II and APACHE IV scores demonstrated similar predicted mortality rates (43.3% vs. 43.0%), sensitivity (52.6% vs. 52.0%), and specificity (76.3%, 76.2%), respectively. The area under (AUC), the ROC curve for APACHE II score was 0.714 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.645–0.783), and AUC for APACHE IV score was 0.665 (95% CI 0.595–0.734).
Conclusions:
As APACHE ӀӀ and ӀV mortality models demonstrate insufficient predicting performance, there is no need to consider APACHE IV in our ICU instead of using APACHE ӀӀ as it has more variables and need longer data extraction time.
Implications for Practice:
We suggest that other approaches in addition to the available models should be attempted to improve the accuracy of cancer prognosis in ICU. Further, it is also required to adjust the available models.
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Saleh ZT, Elshatarat RA, Ebeid IA, Aljohani MS, Al-Za'areer MS, Alhujaili AD, Al Tarawneh NS, Abu Raddaha AH. Caring for Women With Postpartum Depression in Saudi Arabia: Nurses' and Midwives' Opinions About Their Roles. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 2020; 58:42-51. [PMID: 32396208 DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20200506-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The current cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate nurses' and midwives' opinions about their roles in caring for women with postpartum depression (PPD) in Saudi Arabia. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 181 nurses and 141 midwives. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Participants lacked experience assessing and managing PPD and providing health education and counseling to mothers about PPD. Moreover, participants underestimated the importance of their roles in preventing PPD risk factors, and detecting, assessing, and managing PPD. Findings show significant differences between nurses' and midwives' opinions, with more frequency of agreement among nurses than midwives regarding their roles in caring for women with PPD. Continuing health education programs for nurses and midwives are recommended to improve knowledge, skills, and awareness of their roles in assessing and managing PPD. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58(7), 42-51.].
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Almansour IM, Hasanien AA, Saleh ZT. Mortality Rate, Demographics, and Clinical Attributes of Patients Dying in the Intensive Care Unit of a Comprehensive Cancer Center in Jordan: A Descriptive Study. Omega (Westport) 2020; 84:1011-1024. [PMID: 32390505 DOI: 10.1177/0030222820923929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Very little is known about the provision of or the need for palliative care in the Middle East, including Jordan. This study investigated the mortality rate, demographics, and clinical attributes of patients with cancer who had died in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a national cancer center over a 3-year period in Jordan. We reviewed the records of 661 patients who had died and found that the majority of the people were terminally ill at the time of admission (had metastatic cancer, multisystem organ dysfunction, and seriously ill). This approach differs from the usual practice worldwide in which it is uncommon to admit patients with cancer to the ICU at the end of life. Improving end-of-life care in the ICUs in Jordan requires further exploration of the cultural context in which end-of-life care practice occurs in Jordan and developing a palliative care approach that fit with the Islamic and Arabic culture.
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- Issa M Almansour
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Saleh ZT, Lennie TA, Alhurani AS, Almansour IM, Alduraidi H, Moser DK. High Dietary Sodium Intake is Associated with Shorter Event-Free Survival in Patients with Heart Failure and Comorbid Diabetes. Clin Nurs Res 2019; 30:154-160. [PMID: 31735074 DOI: 10.1177/1054773819888743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The aim was to determine whether 24-hour urine sodium excretion predicted event-free survival of patients with heart failure (HF) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Twenty-four hour urine sodium, as an indicator of dietary sodium, was collected from 107 patients with HF and comorbid DM. Patients were followed for a median period of 337 days to determine time to the first event of either all-cause hospitalization or cardiac-related mortality. There were 44 patients (41%) who had an event of death or hospitalization. Cox regression showed that higher urine sodium (>3.8 gm/day) was associated with 2.8 times greater risk for an event than lower urine sodium after controlling for age, gender, New York Heart Association class (I/II vs. III/IV), left ventricular ejection fraction, and body mass index. These data suggest that dietary sodium restriction may be beneficial for patients with HF and DM.
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- Zyad T Saleh
- School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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Elshatarat RA, Yacoub MI, Saleh ZT, Ebeid IA, Abu Raddaha AH, Al-Za'areer MS, Maabreh RS. Perinatal Nurses' and Midwives' Knowledge About Assessment and Management of Postpartum Depression. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 2018; 56:36-46. [DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20180612-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Saleh ZT, Elshatarat RA, Alhurani AS, Maharmeh M, Salami I, Alduraidi H, Alasad J. Perceptions related to cardiovascular disease and physical activity behavior in Arab men: A qualitative study. Heart Lung 2018; 47:345-350. [PMID: 29779704 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2018.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the daily physical activity of Arab men living in the United States and to understand how perceptions of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk influence their inclusion of physical activity into their daily routine. METHODS A qualitative descriptive method using a semi-structured face-to-face interview with each participant was conducted. Twenty young college males (age 26 ± 4 years) were recruited from Arab American community centers. RESULTS The qualitative inductive content analysis revealed three main themes: impact of perceived CVD risk on physical activity behavior and perceived barriers and motivators to be physically active. Arab men primarily perceived gaining weight as the most important CVD risk factor that could promote their physical activity behavior. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that unawareness about CVD risk and barriers to regular physical activity must be considered in any intervention to engage Arab men in regular physical activity.
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- Zyad T Saleh
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan
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Saleh ZT, Connell A, Lennie TA, Bailey AL, Elshatarat RA, Yousef K, Moser DK. Cardiovascular Disease Risk Predicts Health Perception in Prison Inmates. Clin Nurs Res 2017; 28:235-251. [DOI: 10.1177/1054773817740534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We hypothesized that risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) would be associated with worse health perceptions in prison inmates. This study included 362 inmates recruited from four medium security prisons in Kentucky. Framingham Risk Score was used to estimate the risk of developing CVD within the next 10 years. A single item on self-rated health from the Medical Outcomes Survey–Short Form 36 was used to measure health perception. Multinomial logistic regression showed that for every 1-unit increase in Framingham Risk Score, inmates were 23% more likely to have rated their health as fair/poor and 11% more likely to rate their health as good rather than very good/excellent. These findings demonstrate that worse health perceptions may serve as a starting point for discussing cardiovascular risk factors and prevention with inmates.
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Saleh ZT, Lennie TA, Mudd-Martin G, Bailey AL, Novak MJ, Biddle M, Khalil AA, Darawad M, Moser DK. Decreasing sedentary behavior by 30 minutes per day reduces cardiovascular disease risk factors in rural Americans. Heart Lung 2015; 44:382-6. [PMID: 26227332 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2015.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2015] [Revised: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Regular physical activity has been associated with reduced cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors; however, a decrease in the amount of time spent during the remainder of the day in sedentary behavior may be equally important. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a decrease in sedentary behavior on CVD risk factors among 205 individuals living in rural Appalachia. All participants received a comprehensive CVD risk reduction life-style intervention and measurement of major CVD risk factors and physical activity levels. Participants were divided into: 1) Adopters: those who decreased their sedentary behavior by 30 min or more per day post-intervention and 2) Non-adopters: those who did not. Repeated measures analysis of variance showed a significant group by time interaction showing that Adopters had a greater reduction in body weight and BMI than Non-adopters. These findings demonstrate that decreasing sedentary behavior is important for achieving optimal body weight.
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- Zyad T Saleh
- Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Gill Heart Institute, University of Kentucky, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, USA; University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
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