The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association 
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Aim: We aimed to describe the detection rate spectrum of clinical manifestations, and outcome of pneumococcal disease in children younger than 5 years admitted to the largest referral pediatric hospital in Egypt.
Materials and methods: This was a hospital-based study to detect laboratory-confirmed Streptococcus pneumoniae cases among children younger than 5 years. Data on demographic characteristics, clinical diagnosis, comorbidities, diagnostic tests, antibiotic resistance, and clinical outcome were collected during the study years from 2008 to 2011.
Results: During the 4-year study period, 22 018 cases younger than 5 yea...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - June 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Turnover intention among intensive care unit nurses in Alexandria, Egypt
Background: Given the difficulty in recruiting new nurses, it is imperative to retain those already in the profession. This cross-sectional study explored the relationship of demographic and work-related factors, burnout, conflict management and relationship between nurses and physicians on turnover intentions among ICU nurses in eight major hospitals in Alexandria, Egypt.
Subjects and methods: Data on burnout, conflict management, nurse–physician communication, and turnover intention were collected by surveying 100 nurses in eight hospitals in Alexandria governorate. All nurses at the ICU of selected hospitals were appr...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - June 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Educational intervention to improve oral health beliefs and behaviors during pregnancy: a randomized-controlled trial
This study was designed to evaluate the effects of an oral and dental health educational intervention during pregnancy on the beliefs and behaviors of pregnant women on oral and dental health.
Participants and methods: In this randomized-controlled clinical trial, 160 pregnant women were allocated randomly to intervention and control groups (80 in each group). The intervention group received six education sessions over 3 weeks on oral health issues, whereas the control group received no education. Beliefs and behaviors of pregnant women on oral health were evaluated before, immediately, and 2 months after the educational i...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - June 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among Egyptian and Saudi medical students: a comparative study
Conclusion: Apart from the higher prevalence of obesity and reported family history of premature CHD among the Saudi students and the significantly higher prevalence of hypertension among the Egyptian students, there was no statistically significant difference between the risk profiles of both populations. Participatory behavior change programs in medical schools for the adoption of healthy lifestyles, particularly involvement in regular physical activity and smoking cessation are highly recommended. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - March 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors among nurses in private hospitals in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Conclusion: Nurses’ display of health responsibility, nutrition, interpersonal relations, and stress management behaviors was moderate. Although their physical activity was low, their spiritual growth was high. For older, married, and those nurses whose monthly income was more than 3000 Saudi Riyal, the nutrition score was higher. Age, marital, and economic status were associated significantly with nutritional health behavior.
Recommendation: Development and training programs should be performed to raise awareness of the importance of health education and health promotion, and the necessary facilities should be provided ...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - March 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Predictors of drug resistance in tuberculosis patients in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
This study aimed to identify predictors of drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Materials and methods: It was a case–control record study conducted in an antituberculosis center in a government hospital in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Cases were pulmonary tuberculosis patients with antituberculosis drug resistance (n=80), and controls were pulmonary tuberculosis patients without drug resistance (n=101). Data were collected from patients’ records during the period from January 2008 to February 2013.
Results: Male sex [odds ratio (OR)=5.764; 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.024–16.421], smoking (OR=4.605; 95% CI 1.864â€...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - March 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Interleukin-4 −590 T>C and interleukin-4 receptor Q551R A>G gene polymorphisms in Saudi cases with alopecia areata
Conclusion: IL-4 −590 and IL-4RQ551R gene polymorphisms are not associated with the susceptibility and the clinical pattern of AA in Saudi patients. We recommend further research studies involving the estimation of cytokines both in the serum and in the local skin lesions or in cultured skin cells to figure out whether Th1 or Th2 pathways play a specific role in the pathogenesis of AA. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - March 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Factors associated with health-related quality of life among patients with liver cirrhosis in Egypt
Conclusion and recommendations: These findings highlight the needs of patients with liver cirrhosis in Egypt. Engaging the patients’ family in care planning may decrease patients’ burden and improve their HRQOL. This study also provides a rationale to develop future research in symptom management to enhance HRQOL. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - March 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Effects of a training program about breast cancer and breast self-examination among female students at Taif University
Conclusion: This study showed the effectiveness of the intervention program in improving students’ knowledge of breast cancer and their practice of BSE. Thus, campaigns focusing on females in this age group should be carried out in the Saudi society. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - March 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Updating indicators for scaling the socioeconomic level of families for health research
Background: Socioeconomic position is a community-used concept in health research. The social level is related to numerous exposures, resources, and susceptibilities that may affect health.
Aim: To update and validate a tool for scaling the socioeconomic level of families for health research.
Participants and methods: A multistage stratified cluster sampling technique was used to select 900 families (one index person per family) from urban and rural areas in the Alexandria governorate using the proportional allocation method. Ten variables reflecting parental education, parental occupation, family characteristics, financia...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - March 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Assessment of the effectiveness of orange (Citrus reticulata) peel in the recovery of nickel from electroplating wastewater
Conclusion and recommendationOrange peel was found to be effective in the recovery of nearly half of the amount of Ni discharged in electroplating wastewater. Further studies are required to determine (a) the impact of the recovered NiCl2 solution on the quality of the plated product, (b) the effect of activation of orange peel on the adsorption process, and (c) the number of cycles during which orange peel can be reused as an effective adsorbent. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - December 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Metformin and survival in diabetic patients with breast cancer
ConclusionThere is an association between metformin use and better survival outcome in diabetic breast cancer patients who received metformin during adjuvant chemotherapy. The choice of antidiabetic pharmacotherapy may influence prognosis of this group. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - December 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Seasonal variation and trend of chicken pox in the southern region of Saudi Arabia (2007–2012)
IntroductionChicken pox is a contagious disease caused by varicella zoster virus. Children are most susceptible to infection. In 1998, the WHO recommended that routine childhood varicella vaccination be considered in countries where the disease is a relatively important public health concern. There are few data on the trends of chicken pox. We aimed to evaluate the trend of chicken pox in Saudi Arabia (KSA) during the period 2007–2012.
Materials and methodsData were collected by retrospective review of the existing anonymous surveillance records and book registries of chicken pox cases at the preventive medicine departme...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - December 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Insomnia among community dwelling elderly in Alexandria, Egypt
Conclusion and recommendationsInsomnia is a common problem among the elderly in Alexandria. Female sex, chronic diseases, mental health problems, and bad sleep hygiene practice increase the risk for insomnia. Improving knowledge among the elderly about the prevalence and risk factors of insomnia could help the development of effective public health prevention and intervention programs for better sleep quality. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - December 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
Prevalence and predictors of depression and anxiety among the elderly population living in geriatric homes in Cairo, Egypt
Conclusion and recommendationsDepression and/or anxiety were found in more than 80% of the studied group. An older age, female sex, insufficient income, a lower social class, a partially independent functional status, the presence of comorbidities, more frequent loneliness feeling and being married or divorced were found to be significant predictors for these problems. This study reflects the need for the screening of the elderly in geriatric homes for depression and/or anxiety, especially among high-risk groups, and developing interventions to prevent and control such problems. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - December 1, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research
