Barriers of Professional Autonomy among Arab-Speaking Countries during Covid-19 Pandemic

Objectives: The aims of the study are to determine barriers of nursing autonomy among Arab-Speaking countries during Covid-19 pandemic and to determine difference in professional autonomy levels among Arab-Speaking countries and work place. Methods: Data collected from December 12 2020 to March 15 2021 by Google form survey. Cross-sectional design was used in the present study .A purposive sample of 708 nurses who had met the study's inclusion criteria were targeted. Data were analyzed through the use of IBM-Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17, in which descriptive and inferential statistical measures were employed. Results: The results of the study showed no deference in professional autonomy among Arab speaking countries P =0.826 and work place (P=0.826). Most common barriers of professional autonomy are absence of law protecting professional duties(35.6%) which was perceived by of the study subjects, followed by the policy of health (30.4%),followed by hospital administration style (26.4%) and domination or physicians authority (29.9%). Conclusion: Most common barriers of professional autonomy are absence of law protecting professional duties, the policy of health care sector, domination of physician’s authority and hospital administration style. This result reflects highlights the importance of removing all obstacles to upgrade nurse’s professional autonomy in the covered Arab-speaking counties.

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Quality Of Life Male Prisoners Based on Age and Education: Preliminary Studies

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kesehatan ◽

10.32668/jitek.v7i2.327 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 195-200

Author(s):

Prystia Riana Putri ◽

Megah Andriany ◽

Artika Nurrahima

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

High School Education ◽

Sampling Techniques ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Central Java ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Male Prisoners ◽

Central Java Province

Prisoners in the correctional area are faced with unexpected situations and conditions. Prisoners ability to solve problems will affect the level of quality of life (QOL). However, research that focused on QOL levels based on age and education is not yet available, so this research is essential. This study applied a cross-sectional design with systemic random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. QoL measurements were carried out at 120 male prisoners using WHOQOL BREF instruments that have been tested as valid and reliable. The study was conducted in one of the Prisons in Central Java Province in September 2019. Inclusion criteria were no family visits, occupation of prisons for less than 18 months, general crime, and no cognitive impairment. The results showed that male prisoners with late adulthood and high school education had higher QOL mean rates of 88.5 and 87.6. The conclusion is the level of QOL related to age and high education.

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The relationship between Internet use and self-concept clarity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cyberpsychology Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace ◽

10.5817/cp2021-2-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Cristina Elena Petre

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Internet Use ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Self Concept ◽

The Internet ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Self Evaluation ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

The Relationship

There are three hypotheses regarding the relationship between Self-Concept Clarity (SCC) and Internet use. It was argued that Internet use: 1) decreases SCC, 2) increases SCC, 3) does not relate with SCC. The present study, in the form of a systematic and meta-analytic synthesis, aimed to explore: a) the extent empirical evidence can support each hypothesis; b) how Internet use-SCC relationship was addressed across studies; c) the intensity of the Internet use –SCC relationship; d) potential moderators. Twenty-one studies (N = 8,910) met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review (i.e., being quantitative, written in English, concerned with Internet use -SCC relationship) and 11 studies (N = 3,298) met the additional criteria for meta-analysis (i.e., being correlational, using self-evaluation instruments, quantifying general Internet use and including the information needed to calculate the meta-analysis specific indicators). Results emphasized that all three hypotheses are plausible, as distinct dimensions of Internet use related differently with SCC. However, the conclusions were limited by the extensive use of cross-sectional design. For general Internet use and SCC relationship the overall effect was -0.350, p < .01. Some moderators were significant: cultural background, Internet operationalization, age homogeneity, participants rewarding. This paper outlines the complexity of SCC – Internet relationship and underlines some of the gaps that should be further addressed. Implications and limits of the study (e.g., publication bias, excluded outcomes in the meta-analysis or possible omission of moderators) are discussed.

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Gambaran Kadar Hemoglobin pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III di Rumah Sakit Robert Wolter Mongisidi Manado

Medical Scope Journal ◽

10.35790/msj.1.2.2020.28004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Selfesina Sikoway ◽

Yanti Mewo ◽

Youla Assa

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Hemoglobin Level ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Abnormal Phenomenon ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Obstetric Department ◽

In Pregnancy

Abstract: Hemoglobin (Hb) is a parameter used to determine anemia prevalence. The average level of normal Hb at the end of pregnancy is around 12.5 g/dL, meanwhile, aproximately 5% of pregnant women have Hb level less than 11.0 g/dL. To date, Hb level below 11.0 g/dL especially at the end of pregnancy should be considered as an abnormal phenomenon and is usually caused by iron deficiency and not by hypervolemia which is commonly found in pregnancy. This study was aimed to determine the hemoglobin level of third semester pregnant women in Robert Wolter Mongisidi Hospital Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Subjects were 39 third semester pregnant women who visited the Obstetric Department of Robert Wolter Mongisidi Hospital and fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The results showed that 25 subjects (64.1%) had low hemoglobin levels and 14 subjects (35.9%) had normal level of hemoglobin. In conclusion, most third semester pregnant women had low hemoglobin levels.Keywords: hemoglobin rate, third trimester pregnant women, anemia Abstrak: Hemoglobin (Hb) darah merupakan parameter yang digunakan untuk menetapkan prevalensi anemia. Nilai normal Hb pada akhir kehamilan rata-rata 12,5 g/dL, dan sekitar 5% wanita hamil konsentrasinya kurang dari 11,0 g/dL. Nilai Hb dibawah 11,0 g/dL terutama pada akhir kehamilan perlu dianggap abnormal dan biasanya disebabkan oleh defisiensi besi dan bukan karena hipervolemia yang umumnya ditemukan pada kehamilan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil trimester III di Rumah Sakit Robert Wolter Mongisidi Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan menggunakan desain potong lintang. Subyek penelitian ialah 39 ibu hamil trimester III yang berkunjung di Poliklinik Kebidanan di Rumah Sakit Robert Wolter Mongisidi Manado yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 25 subyek (64,1%) memiliki kadar hemoglobin rendah dan 14 subyek (35,9%) memiliki kadar hemoglobin normal. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah sebagian besar ibu hamil trimester III memiliki kadar hemoglobin rendah.Kata kunci: kadar hemoglobin, ibu hamil trimester III, anemia

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Attitudes toward breastfeeding practices among breastfeeding women in Buraydah city, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Advances in Medicine ◽

10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20203119 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (8) ◽

pp. 1203

Author(s):

Alhanof F. Alharbi ◽

Asma M. Almutairi ◽

Abeer E. Alrasheedi ◽

Abdulrhman Aldukhayel ◽

Sara M. Almutairi

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Breastfeeding Attitudes ◽

Individual Scores ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire ◽

Purposive Sample

Background: This study assessed the attitudes toward breastfeeding among mothers receiving healthcare services in Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCCs) in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. It also examined the association between the mothers’ demographic characteristics and breastfeeding attitudes.Methods: This study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design. A purposive sample of 415 breastfeeding mothers who were receiving healthcare services from the selected PHCCs during the conduct of the study were recruited in PHCCs in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. A two-part self-administered questionnaire containing a demographic sheet and the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) Arabic version was employed to collect data from the respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used accordingly in data analyses.Results: The overall mean score of the women in the IIFAS was 60.50 (SD = 11.08), with individual scores ranging from 17.00 to 82.00. This finding implies good attitudes toward breastfeeding. Mothers who were divorced/widowed (M = 63.75, SD = 5.20) had significantly better breastfeeding attitudes than married mothers (M = 60.24, SD = 11.38). Mothers who were not working (M = 61.41, SD = 10.03) reported more positive breastfeeding attitudes compared with working mothers (M = 58.36, SD = 13.02).Conclusions: The mothers reported good attitudes toward breastfeeding, but expressed poor beliefs in some areas of breastfeeding. The present findings have implication to medicine, nursing, and healthcare policies.

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The relationship between sleep hygiene and sleep quality among residents of an elderly care institution in DKI Jakarta

UI Proceedings on Health and Medicine ◽

10.7454/uiphm.v4i1.258 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mutia Annisa ◽

Dwi Nurviyandari Kusuma Wati

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Sleep Problems ◽

Elderly Care ◽

Sleep Hygiene ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Poor Sleep Quality ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

The Relationship ◽

Purposive Sample

Objective: Elderly are at risk of poor slepp quality and other health problems due to reduced sleep satisfaction. The objective of this study was to explore the association between sleep hygiene and sleep quality in elderly.Methods: This was a descriptive study with cross sectional design. The study was conducted in four elderly care institutions in Jakarta, Indonesia, involving a purposive sample of 103 elderly aged 60 to 111 years old. Data were collected using Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).Results: Over half of the residents had poor sleep hygiene (51.5%) and more than three quarter (81.6%) had poor sleep quality. The study revealed that there was a highly significant relationship between sleep hygiene and sleep quality (p = 0.001). The study also showed that those with poor sleep hygiene were 7.834 times more likely to have poor sleep quality.Conclusion: Nurses need to include interventions that may address residents’ sleep problems. They also need to promote sleep hygiene and improve residents’ sleep quality.Keywords: elderly, institution, sleep hygiene, sleep quality

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Perceived Discrimination and Problems Faced by Gender and Sexual Minorities in Kathmandu

Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.3126/jhp.v7i0.25493 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 35-42

Author(s):

Sudha Ghimire ◽

Gyanu Maharjan ◽

Binita Maharjan

Keyword(s):

Sexual Minorities ◽

Perceived Discrimination ◽

Work Place ◽

Human Right ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Public Places ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Lgbt People ◽

Equal Right ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Equality and freedom from discrimination are fundamental human right regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity. Despite a society that is moving forward in acceptance of differences, many young people still maintain uncomfortable and confused attitudes towards on-heterosexual lifestyles. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the perceived discrimination and problems faced by gender and sexual minorities in Kathmandu. Descriptive cross-sectional design and purposive sampling method was utilized to select sample. The study was conducted on Gender and sexual Minorities Forum Nepal, blue diamond society in Kathmandu from 17th July to 20 August 2018. Semi-structured self administered questionnaire was used to collect data, followed by some qualitative interview with selected participants. Among 112 respondents, almost half were gay, one third were transgender women and few were transgender men, lesbians and bisexuals. In work place more than half (69.1%) were verbally harassed, almost half (45.7%) were denied from job; one third (34.6%) were physically tortured. Majority of the respondents (80.5%) were verbally harassed in educational institutes, most of the respondents (91.7%) in public bathroom and public places, (84.6%) by police, almost half of all (49.4%) were physically tortured and (33.3%) were bullied in school. More than half (62.3%) were denied for house rent. Majority of the respondents (36.5%) accepted discrimination as a fact of life. Despite many supportive laws and provisions, LGBT people still face societal discrimination in Nepal. Thus, its humanitarian that sexual minorities are also a part of society and they have equal right to have dignified life.

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Students’ Perception on Interprofessional Education

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) ◽

10.11591/.v4i4.4747 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 284

Author(s):

Salmah Orbayinah ◽

Laksmi Putri Utami

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Interprofessional Education ◽

Medical Profession ◽

Clinical Stage ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Comparative Test ◽

Health Science ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Unawareness of the roles and competencies of other health professions has led to many medical and medication errors in the treatment of patients in the hospital. It is considered important to give Interprofessional Education (IPE) to students at pre-clinic and clinical stage in order to have a good understanding about roles of other health professionas. IPE is an interprofessional collaborative learning to support promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and other approches related to health aspect. Perception is among the most important and highly needed skill in the implementation of IPE. This research aimed to determine the effect of IPE learning toward the perception among the students in Faculty of Medicine and Health Science of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (FMHS UMY). This is an observational study adopting a cross sectional design. The sample of students was collected through purposive sampling technique. A number of 94 students met the inclusion criteria, comprised of 21 students of Medical Profession Education, 25 of Dentistry Profession Education, 25 of Nursing Profession Education and 21 Undergraduate students of Pharmacy. Samples were given questionnaire of Interdiciplinary Education Perception Scale. Comparative test was done by Kruskall-Wallis test. From 94 students of FMHS, 75.5% had good perception toward IPE. No significant differences appeared in perception (p=0.285) among the students of FMHS UMY. The Interprofessional Education (IPE) had significant effects toward the perception among the students of FMHS UMY.

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Gambaran malaria pada anak di RSU GMIM Bethesda Tomohon periode 2011-2015

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.4.2.2016.14457 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Boy A.I. Paendong ◽

Suryadi N.N. Tatura ◽

Hesti Lestari

Keyword(s):

Plasmodium Falciparum ◽

Retrospective Study ◽

Clinical Manifestation ◽

Common Type ◽

Severe Anemia ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Endemic Disease ◽

The World ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Malaria is an endemic disease that is often found in the world, particularly in tropic areas. Four types of plasmodiums that often infect human are falciparum, vivax, malariae, and ovale. The symptoms of malaria that usually occur are fever, chills, and sweats. This study was aimed to obtain the profile of malaria in children at GMIM Bethesda Hospital Tomohon. This was a descriptive retrospective study with a cross sectional design. The results showed that of 105 children who suffered from malaria, only 92 children fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Malaria was found in the years 2011-2015. The highest percentages were age 5-9 years (31.5 %), males (66 %), plasmodium falciparum (63%), and fever as the clinical manifestation (100%). The manifestation of malaria such as fever, chill, and ssweating perspiring was found in 13.1% of cases and complication of severe anemia in 1,1% of cases. Most cases were treated with DHP and primaquin. Conclusion: In this study, malaria was still an endemic disease in GMIM Bethesda Hospital Tomohon, most among males aged 5-9 years. Plasmodium falciparum was the most common type and fever was the clinical manifestation mostly complained.Keywords: malaria, plasmodium, children Abstrak: Malaria adalah penyakit endemis yang sering dijumpai di seluruh dunia, terutama di daerah tropis. Empat plasmodium yang biasa menginfeksi manusia yaitu falciparum, vivax, malariae, dan ovale. Gejala umum pada malaria ialah demam, menggigil, dan berkeringat. Menurut data WHO, di dunia kasus penyakit malaria pada tahun 2015 berjumlah 214 juta kasus. Di Sulawesi Utara pada tahun 2014 jumlah kasus malaria menyentuh angka 2.244 jiwa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran malaria pada anak di RSU GMIM Bethesda Tomohon. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif retrospektif dengan desain potong lintang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari 105 anak yang menderita malaria didapatkan 92 anak sebagai subjek penelitian yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Malaria terdapat sepanjang tahun dari 2011-2015. Mayoritas anak dengan malaria ialah usia 5-9 tahun (31,5%), jenis kelamin laki-laki (66%), jenis plasmodium falciparum (63%), dan gejala klinis demam (100%). Gejala malaria demam, menggigil, berkeringat ditemukan sebanyak 13,1% dan komplikasi anemia berat 1,1%. Terapi yang banyak digunakan ialah DHP dan primakuin. Simpulan: Pada studi ini malaria masih merupakan penyakit endemik di RSU GMIM Behesda Tomohon, sering terjadi pada anak laki-laki, usia 5-9 tahun, dengan mayoritas plasmodium falciparum dan gejala klinis demam. Kata kunci: malaria, plasmodium, anak

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HUBUNGAN STATUS GIZI DENGAN TINGKAT KEPADATAN PARASIT MALARIA PADA ANAK

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.4.1.2016.11000 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jeanette Elmerose Natalia Lee ◽

Suryadi N. N. Tatura ◽

Hesti Lestari

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Parasite Density ◽

Malaria Parasite ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Significant Relation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gamma Correlation ◽

High Parasite Density ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

High Parasite

Latar belakang: Status gizi diketahui dapat mempengaruhi kepadatan parasit malaria pada anak, sehingga melalui status gizi dapat dinilai tingkat kepadatan parasit malaria. Namun status gizi bukan merupakan satu-satunya faktor yang menyebabkan tingginya kepadatan parasit malaria, terdapat faktor lain yang turut berperan dalam hal ini. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara status gizi dengan tingkat kepadatan parasit malaria. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian analititik retrospektif dengan pendekatan potong lintang (cross sectional). Sampel penelitian sebanyak 59 anak yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji koefisien korelasi Gamma. Hasil: Dari 65 anak didapatkan 59 sebagai sampel penelitian yang memnuhi kriteria inklusi. Status gizi dengan kepadatan parasit malaria didapatkan kepadatan tinggi dengan gizi kurang sebanyak 9 anak (15,3%), dengan gizi baik sebanyak 24 anak (40,7%), dengan overweight sebanyak 2 anak (3,4%) dan dengan obesitas sebanyak 2 anak (3,4%). Sedangkan kepadatan rendah dengan gizi kurang sebanyak 9 anak (8,5%), dengan gizi baik sebanyak 13 anak (22,0%), dengan overweight sebanyak 3 anak (5,1%). Dengan uji koefisien korelasi Gamma didapatkan korelasi yang sangat lemah (rG = 0,118; p = 0,632). Hasil ini menyatakan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara status gizi dengan kepadatan parasit malaria.Kesimpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara status gizi dengan tingkat kepadatan parasit malaria pada anak.Kata kunci: Malaria, kepadatan parasit, status gizi, anak.Background: Nutritional status can influence malaria parasite density in children, so from nutritional status we can evaluate malaria parasite density. Nutritional status is not the only factor which cause high malaria parasite density, there are another factors which cause this. Objective: To find out the relation between nutritional status and malaria parasite density in children. Methods: This study uses analytic retrospective method with cross –sectional design. About 59 sample qualify the inclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using Gamma correlation coefficient statistical test. Results: From 65 children, there are 59 children who qualify the inclusion criteria. On the analysis of nutritional status and malaria parasite density, children with high parasite density consist of 9 children (15,3%) with malnutrition, 24 children (40,7%) with good nutritional status, 2 children (3,4%) with overweight, and 2 children (3,4%) with obesity. On children with low parasite density, there are 9 children (8,5%) with malnutrition, 13 children (22,0%) with good nutritional status, and 3 children (5,1%) with overweight. Using Gamma correlation test, the study find a very weak correlation (rG = 0,118; p = 0,632). This find indicates that there is no significant relation between nutritional status and malaria parasite density. Conclusion: There is no significant relation between nutritional status and malaria parasite density in children.Keywords: Malaria, parasite density, nutritional status, children.

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Perbedaan pengetahuan dan praktik pemberian makan serta perkembangan anak 6-24 bulan pada ibu usia remaja dan dewasa

Jurnal Gizi Klinik Indonesia ◽

10.22146/ijcn.22455 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 27

Author(s):

Rachmawati Widyaningrum ◽

Detty Siti Nurdiati ◽

Indria Laksmi Gamayanti

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Mothers ◽

Developmental Disorders ◽

Congenital Defects ◽

Feeding Practice ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Area ◽

The Difference ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Children Development

Background: Preparing quality human resource for the future, children are being the most attention of the growth and development optimally. Critical aged of them is 0-2 years old. Pregnancy and giving birth on adolescence are still being the factors. Knowledge and feeding practice are also factors being the basic need for children development optimally.Objective: To know the difference between knowledge, feeding practice, and children development aged 6-24 months on adolescent and adult mother in Kasihan Primary Health Care, Bantul district, Yogyakarta.Method: This research was observational with a cross-sectional design. It held on July -September 2015 in work area of Kasihan subdistrict, Bantul district, Yogyakarta. Population defined as mother aged 15-40 years that lives in Kasihan subdistrict. The sample was taken using nonprobability consecutive technique sampling. It was got 66 children aged 6-24 months old with no having congenital defects, no following special development stimulation program, and being able and want to follow this research as inclusion criteria. In this research, a mother was measured of knowledge level and feeding practice to her child, even though the child was measured off his/her development using BSID III. Data were analyzed using Chi-Square.Results: Adolescent mothers had a significantly larger proportion of children experiencing developmental disorders and feeding practices are less good compared with adult mothers.Conclusion: Adult mother has better knowledge and feeding practice than adolescent mothers. Adult mother also has a child with better developmental status than adolescent mothers.

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