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Male Students Perspective Regard their Learning Experience During the Clinical Course of Maternity Health Care
(2013-04-25) Basel Zawaw; Omar Sawalmeh; Anees SHhab; Yazeed Abu Tammam; Dr. Mariam Al-Tell
Background: Nursing as profession historically was considered as a feminine and socially job, number of male entering the profession is recently changed and increased. Culture and population background and religion might have its impact on health care provision, some cultures may considered those who working with female as gay, other cultures don’t prefers working and caring with mothers and women from religion point of views, other might accept some type of caring and not accepting other aspects of care especially that considered invading of intimate space of mothers. The aim of this study: Was to explore the male student nurse's experience of the clinical maternity course. Methodology: It was a descriptive quantitative design study. The sample was convenient sample that randomly selected from the 4 universities that teach nursing of total 77 students who completed their maternity course. The tool was self administrative questionnaire composed of 6 parts; demographic data, gender preferences and related perception, common problems, students clinical experience and suggestions. All students were reached at their universities. Data was analyzed used SPSS software. Results: The results revealed that there were no significant differences between universities in relation to the students’ experience, factors and problems faced them. It also showed that high percentage of students didn’t perform the most embarrassing procedures in maternity such as vaginal examination, assessment of perineum, and attending or assist in normal vaginal delivery especially in private hospitals. Whereas the less embarrassing procedures such as abdominal examination, fetal heart auscultation, and educational sessions were done by most of students. Recommendation: Changes and actions have to be taken at level of universities and training areas to further involve male student nursing in women care
Level of knowledge about antenatal educational issues among pregnant women in primary health care centers in Nablus
(2014-05-20) Majdah Amerah; Narmeen Zedat; Aysha Hmedat; Shahd Maree; Miss. Raheega Awni
Background: Antenatal education is considered a key strategy in promoting the health of child bearing women. Antenatal education represents a significant effort for women and families and significant cost to maternity services and therefore requires careful evaluation. Antenatal education promotes dependency and coercion into compliance with hospital policies and procedures and often deprives women of freedom and choice. In appropriate quality and quantity of antenatal education is given to pregnant women in the primary health care centers in the North-West Bank. Aims : To assess level of knowledge about antenatal issues among pregnant women. Setting: The study took place in the UNRWA primary health care clinics in Nablus from September to November . Sample: participants included were 100 pregnant woman. Research methodological design: A descriptive quantitative study will be conducted. A structured questionnaire will be prepared. Convenience sample of 100 pregnant women who attend antenatal classes, to answer questionnaire, 20 minute is the time will be given for women. Results: A total of 100 pregnant women were included in the study, the study findings showed that the total level of knowledge in the pregnant women was poor about antenatal issues. 89% of pregnant women have good knowledge about labor and birth, 72% of pregnant women have a good knowledge about nutritional needs during pregnancy , by contrast, knowledge about exercise 96% of women have poor knowledge. However , breast feeding has the highest percentage of knowledge in the pregnant women "100%, in addition to this percentages , 75% of the participants have a satisfactory level of knowledge about antenatal education. Conclusion: Pregnant women knowledge regarding antenatal education overall was poor among Palestinian women, especially in the west bank . Lack of information about antenatal issues due to lack of educational programs, and the reduced number of qualified and trained midwives, these factors affect satisfaction of pregnant women toward antenatal education .
Challenges and Barriers Faces Nursing In Providing Oncology Palliative Care in West Bank
(2014-05-20) Mohammed Awwad; Eman Salloum; Yousef Dahbour; Ma’en Abu-Hadi; Dr. Mariam Al-Tell
Introduction: WHO defined palliative care” Improves the quality of life of patients and families who face life-threatening illness,” by providing pain and symptom relief, spiritual and psychosocial support to from diagnosis to the end of life and bereavement”. (WHO, 2013). Cancer is in increasing number, palliative care is a new provision in Palestine, and there is an increasing need for palliative care. Aim of study: the aim of this study is to define the barriers that face nurses in providing care, and to assess knowledge about palliative care among oncology nurses. Methods: for quantitative approach self-administrative questionnaire used to assess knowledge about palliative care,purposive sampling used, sample size 32 oncology nurses. For qualitative approach phemenology design used, convenient sampling used, semi structured interview conducted through 3 focus groups. Results: from quantitative approach we found that there is poor knowledge regarding palliative care with total mean of 8.9.for qualitative approach many barriers to providing palliative care for oncology patients wear found whichare (1) communication between nurses and oncology patients;(2) lack of knowledge surrounding palliative care;(3) Environmental factors;(4) improper institution policy related to nursing profession and patient care; (5) shortage of the staff and Financial stats. Conclusion: Significant knowledge deficits were highlighted amongst nurses regarding palliative care. Also five salient barriers to providing palliative care were identified overall: Institutional policy, shortage of stuff, financial status, environmental factor, sociocultural and communication barriers.
Effect of Schoolbag Weight and Carrying Way on Neck, Shoulder, and Back on Primary School Students in Nablus City
(2014-05-20) Majdah Amerah; Ayat Abu Nabaa; Asmaa Jararaa; Eman Shtayeh; Miss. Shorouq Qadous
Objectives:The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between schoolbag weight, schoolbag type, duration of carrying bag, way to carrying bag, gender and age with neck, shoulder and back pain in Palestine's schools. The weights of schoolbags were measured and percentage bodyweight were determined, to explain the affect on current and future health like chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain, and spinal deformities such as kyphosis and lordosis, to put recommendations for get the right way to detect and commit with the ideal weight, type, and way to carry it. Methods:This cross-sectional study was performed, among a sample of 200 primary school students in Nablus city. Data were collected using a questionnaire and from measurement of the schoolbag weight and BW of each participant. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results:Two hundred students, mean age 9.5 years, successfully completed the questionnaire. The mean schoolbag weight was 3.6kg. The mean schoolbag weight as a percentage of mean BW carried by the students was (10.3%). Ratio of schoolbag to student weight >15% was 7.5% We found 96% students use bags with two straps, but only 91.5% carried them on two shoulders. The females recorded the highest prevalence of shoulder discomfort (72%) more than boys (47%). Back pain was reported by females (36%) more than by males (6%). Neck pain were reported by females (15%) less than by males (17%). Conclusion:The shoulder and other bodily pain experienced by the sample of scholars are strongly related to the bag weight and the grade of the students. Girls reported more discomfort due to carrying a schoolbag than boys. Preventive and educational activities should be implemented in this age group.
The level of awareness about osteoporosis among women aged over 35 years old
(2014-05-25) Manar Yameen; Faten Qandous; Miss. Raheeja Awni
Osteoporosis is a reduction of bone density and a change in bone structure, both of which increase susceptibility to fracture, that occur in the women more than in men related to many causes, such as changes in hormones especially during menopause (Smeltzer,S.(2008)). The aim of this study is to examine the level of awareness, and knowledge of risk factors of osteoporosis in a sample of Palestinian women, and to evaluate the factors related to their knowledge, and organize effective education programs. Methods: in this correlation descriptive study, a four- page structured questionnaire with direct interviews was developed to address study objectives; it includes clear, specific questions that measures the level of awareness of risk factor associated with osteoporosis among a sample of women age over 35 years selected by convenience sampling. Questionnaire consists of four parts (1st demographic data, 2nd general information, 3rd lifestyle, 4th nutrition related to Osteoporosis). Results: A total of 200 women were included in this study , 265 was the level of knowledge about Osteoporosis ,76.5 % women had correctly identify the Osteoporosis disease .there was no significance relationship between age and level of awareness about Osteoporosis, the level of knowledge among women aged 55 and over the same of women less than 55 years also there was positive relationship between level education and level of awareness about Osteoporosis . Conclusion: Our study is done to measure the level of awareness about Osteoporosis among a sample of women above 35 years selected by convenience sampling, who were resident of Nablus Knowledge about Osteoporosis among women is low, and majority of women are unaware of the risk factors and consequences of Osteoporosis. The study show the positive relationship between increase educational level with increased level of awareness about Osteoporosis. (Palestine IOF, 2010). And according to study conducted in India showed that they are no relationship between age and level of awerness.(Pande 2005). In our opinion that women’s inaccurate or insufficient knowledge and their negative attitude to the preventive action and their weak practice in case of prevention, it is the responsibility of healthy policy worker and medically association to plane for Osteoporosis education and prevention initiative. Public health strategies should be aimed at improving the calcium intake to women, and to make appreciated life style changes such as exposure to sun light, physical activity
Challenges and Barriers Faces Nursing In Providing Oncology Palliative Care in West Bank
(2014-05-30) Mohammed Awwad; Eman Salloum; Yousef Dahbour; Ma’en Abu-Hadi; Dr. Mariam Al-Tell
Introduction: WHO defined palliative care” Improves the quality of life of patients and families who face life-threatening illness,” by providing pain and symptom relief, spiritual and psychosocial support to from diagnosis to the end of life and bereavement”. (WHO, 2013). Cancer is in increasing number, palliative care is a new provision in Palestine, and there is an increasing need for palliative care. Aim of study: the aim of this study is to define the barriers that face nurses in providing care, and to assess knowledge about palliative care among oncology nurses. Methods: for quantitative approach self-administrative questionnaire used to assess knowledge about palliative care,purposive sampling used, sample size 32 oncology nurses. For qualitative approach phemenology design used, convenient sampling used, semi structured interview conducted through 3 focus groups. Results: from quantitative approach we found that there is poor knowledge regarding palliative care with total mean of 8.9.for qualitative approach many barriers to providing palliative care for oncology patients wear found whichare (1) communication between nurses and oncology patients;(2) lack of knowledge surrounding palliative care;(3) Environmental factors;(4) improper institution policy related to nursing profession and patient care; (5) shortage of the staff and Financial stats. Conclusion: Significant knowledge deficits were highlighted amongst nurses regarding palliative care. Also five salient barriers to providing palliative care were identified overall: Institutional policy, shortage of stuff, financial status, environmental factor, sociocultural and communication barriers.
Perception that Community Hold about Nurses and Nursing as A Profession
(2015-04-30) Abd Rahman; Sawalmeh Mustafa; Salah Nuha Jarar; Dr. Mariam Al-tell
Introduction: Nursing is a health care profession, which is focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities; so that they can attain, maintain, or recover optimum health. Nurses care for individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds who are healthy and ill in a holistic manner based on the individual's physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs (Patidar et al., 2011). Society recognizes nursing as a profession which provides a valuable and essential service for maintenance of the health of the people. When nurses take up nursing, they enter into an unwritten contract with society. Society gives them the mandate to perform nursing which is a social function that carries social responsibility. Society holds certain expectations from members of the nursing profession, based on a relationship of trust (Searle & Pera, 1995). Any form of malpractice by nurses would endanger the safety and welfare of society and thus harm the relationship between the nursing profession and society. The nurses have a duty to uphold high standards of nursing practice which is what society values about nursing. If they fail to meet these standards and expectations, nursing loses its meaning, professional integrity and good image (Kunene, 2001). Image is part of a profession. It’s the way that profession appears to other disciplines and to the general of health care. Image and the perception of the profession impact recruitment of students, the view of the public, funding for nursing education and research, relationships with healthcare administrators and other healthcare professionals, government agencies and legislators at all levels of government, and ultimately, the profession’s self-identity (Finkelman & Kenner, 2013). Despite the great advances in the nursing profession, nurses still face considerable challenges related to its image that impact on status, power and the ability to affect changes in health care. Where, a negative image of nursing has a number of negative consequences, it has impacts on the quality and quantity of persons who choose nursing as a profession (Mahran & Al Nagsha, 2012). Nurses' image has always been a concern for those in the profession. The decision to enter nursing, to remain in nursing and to promote nursing, may be the result of nurses' perception of the image of the profession (Emeghebo, 2012). Nursing is a profession that has long been troubled with its public image. The public has a stereotypical view of nursing, in which nurses may be regarded as less intelligent than doctors, dependent on doctors, powerless and underpaid (Tang et al., 1999). The public who are constantly presented with an inaccurate and negative nursing image will view a career in nursing as undesirable (Mahran & Al Nagsha, 2012). Various people have different understandings of the nursing profession based on prior events in their lives since perceptions are subjective (Achilles, 2009).
Patients Satisfaction among Health Care Services Provided at An Najah National University
(2015-05-20) Annas Alamlee; Hassan Saraheen; Ziad Shmlawee; Ahmad Al Sabbar; Dr. Mariam Al-Tell
Satisfaction is achieved when the patient’s perception of the quality of care and services that they receive in healthcare setting has been positive, satisfying, and meets their expectations. A satisfied patient will recommend center‘s services to friends and family. While a satisfied patient may express that satisfaction to four or five people, a dissatisfied one will complain to twenty or more. A cross sectional study aimed at evaluating patients' satisfaction with services provided at An-Najah University hospitals, from October to November, 2014. Eighty inpatients have been selected using convenient sampling method. They were interviewed using a questionnaire composed of 3- point Likert Scale statements, ( good, neutral, and bad). The questionnaire was filled by self-administrative and direct face-to-face interview. The results indicated that patients in the middle age (31-50) were less satisfied than other age groups and , male were found more satisfied than females. In addition to this, the result indicated that married patient were more satisfied than single patient. Oncologic patients were found to be the most satisfied once.
Influence of Home Environment Affecting Obesity Among 3-5 Years Children
(2015-05-25) Abel Rahman Albaz; Noor Kanaany; Mursd Abo Salma; Sanaa Bany Fadel; Dr. Jamal Qaddumi
Background :There are several studies show the significant link between the home environment ( diet , physical activity , socioeconomic status , family status ) and obesity in children from (3-5 year).this study was design to describe these relations. Objectives: To investigate the relation between the home environment and the development of obesity in children 3-5 years. Method:Descriptive quantitative study used in this study , we will take around 300 child from both gender and their age from (3-5 years) and had obesity , my sample will be collected by going to the kindergarten and get the permission from the manger of these kindergarten and put the Questionnaire in the children bag , then the family of these child who fill the Questionnaire will be inserted in the study , so my sample will be Convenience sampling. Result: Less physical activity, wrong eating habit and eating fastfood associated with obesity, and there is no relation between healthy food, family income, maternal status and obesity. Conclusion:There are relationships between obesity and less practicing sports, less physical activity, family income , and eating fast food, also there is no relationship between obesity andmaternal education , maternal status.
Perception of Patient with Hypertension about Complementary
(2015-05-25) Mohammad Abu Serrieh; Kareem Attili Hos; ney Ismael; Omar Shehadah; Dr. Mariam Al-Tell
Introduction: hypertension is a common health problem with a prevalence rate of 45.3% among Palestinian in 2012. The Management therapy still considered the only the pharmacological use while it should based on patients individual cases and their experiences. This studyaimedto find out the perception and uses about different complementary /herbal therapy for hypertension. Design:mixed approach; quantitative and qualitative approach using cross – sectional method for quantitative design and phenomenological one for qualitative design. One hundred and twenty hypertensive participants have been involved in the study by convenience sampling method from the primary health care (Al-Makhfia, Al- Wosta) in Nablus. Face to face interview was used to fulfill the questionnaire. Eight hypertensive participant were interviewed to answer semi-structure question for qualitative. Result:of the 120 hypertensive participants interviewed, 56.7% used herbal therapy for hypertension with 51.5% age range between56-60 years. Garlic was the most common herbal type used for hypertension as 39.7% reported using it. The most common source of information for used herbal was the relative and family with 60.3% .About 76.5% of participants who used herbal were using it without informed their doctor. Conclusion:herbal therapy among hypertensive patient is widely common in Nablus city without medical intervention or advices.Recommendations:health care center should do a program to educate the hypertensive patients about the using of herbal therapy, their side effect and the method of preparing it.
Experience of diabetic patient after an amputation
(2015-05-30) Fakhry Metany; Islam Abu Jabal; Fadi Melhem; Mohammad Bani Odeh; Dr. Jamal Qaddumi
Introduction : Diabetes is a chronic disease common in the world, this disease have many complications that affect patients life such as amputation that cause loss of part from their body . Aim of the study: To investigate the lived experience (psychological and psychosocial and emotional status) of diabetic patient after an amputation. And coping mechanisms they used . Methods: this study was Qualitative narrative design, using semi-structured interviews. A convenient sample composed of 12 participants from both gender and sample will take from Jenin and Nablus city and their age over 35 years and had amputation result from diabetes disease . Results: the amputation affect patient daily activities and limit it , and also can affect on the emotional and psychological , psychosocial negatively ,and almost of patients accepted their condition and amputee patients need for support to get high quality life. In this study the major theme was related to daily activities , impact on feeling and concerns and barrier to health and well-being . Discussion and Conclusion: Most of patients express satisfaction and acceptance for their new situation, but there are different factors still affect negatively on their health including: low educational level and awareness, low financial support, bad physical and environmental structure surround them, psychological impaired as a result of amputation…, and some of them experience decrease in identity and self steam specially as result of sexual deficiency
Sleep Disturbance among Hospitalized Patients in Rafedia Governmental Hospital
(2015-05-30) Taqi wredat; Ahmad Salahat; Mohammad Jebrel; Dr. Mariam Al-Tell
The study aimed at finding out the prevalence of sleep disturbance among hospitalized patients in Rafedia Governmental Hospital during hospitalization period and to determine the major factors affecting patients sleep during this period. Changes in Sleep pattern considered a common problem among patients in the hospital (Buxton et al. 2012; Celik et al. 2005;Dogan et al.2005 ). This deficiency in sleep has lots of consequences ; multiple physical and psychological complications and behavioral changes for the healthy patient. Several factor interfere and lead to sleep disturbances as noise ,pain, , worry, lights and patient care activities . The study design was quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional design. Study took places in Rafidia Governmental Hospital _ Nablus /Palestine and from these ward: Orthopedic , Men's surgical ward , and Women's ward and Urology ward. Sample size was determined to be 100 and systematic random method was used. Sleep quality of 100 inpatients from the mentioned wards were assessed using the Persian version of Pittsburgh Sleep Questionnaire (PSQI). Major factors that might affect sleep quality during the hospitalization period were assessed by self-designed ten questions about environmental factors and factors related to patient physical status. The mean of the total scores in PSQI was 1.71±0.51(global PSQI > 5) and 65.0% of the participants were 'poor sleepers' and they were had moderate sleep disturbance. The study was found that sleep quality was not associated with age& gender in responding to PSQI .The study showed patients’ responses on the major factors that negatively affecting their sleep quality and the highest mean was given to the item " General noise “ which scored (0.63). General noise and noise from Visitors and patients who enter and leave the room significantly associated with sleep disturbance, the mean of the general noise was (0.79) and the mean of the noise from Visitors and patients who enter and leave the room was (0.77). The study showed that the mean of the pain score for participant was (6.10 ± 2.69) which indicate that most participant were complaining of pain. Sleep disturbance are quite frequent problem among hospitalized patients . Pain management and modification of the ward interior and atmosphere can impact inpatients sleep quality .
Assess Knowledge and Commitment of Palestinian pregnant women in taking Iron Supplement to Prevent IDA in North West Bank .
(2016-10-20) Ameer mazen; Dana Melhim; Ansam Dereieh; Warda Hassan; Shorouq Qadous
Background: Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is the most widespread disorder among pregnant women in Palestine. It is related to adverse pregnancy outcomes (pre-term delivery and low birth weight as well as the increased risk of maternal mortality from hemorrhage in delivery. Since knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women play a vital role in Iron Deficiency Anemia prevention, it is necessary to explore them. For this purpose, a study in the North of Palestine was conducted using quantitative methodology in order to assess pregnant women’s knowledge about Iron Deficiency Anemia to reduce its prevalence. Objectives: This study was conducted as a descriptive means of determining women’s level of knowledge about Iron Deficiency Anemia during pregnancy. Research design: A quantitative research, Cross Section Design. Setting of the study: Primary Health Care in the cities of Nablus, Tulkarm, Jenin, and Qalqiliah. Sample size: The sample will contain (304) pregnant women chosen randomly. Results: Through assessing the knowledge and commitment of Palestinian pregnant women in taking the Iron Supplement to prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia in North West Bank. The percentage of pregnant women was found to be relatively high. Conclusion: There is a relation between the knowledge about IDA, place and education level. These factors have affected the condition in a significant way. However, there is no relation between the number of previous pregnancies and commitment with iron supplement. Iron Supplement to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia in North West Bank
Oral Care : Knowledge, Attitude & Practices of Unconscious Mechanically Ventilated Patients at West Bank Governmental Hospitals
(2016-12-20) Salsabeel Aqel; Mohammad Musa; Bayan Jabareen; Ameen Enaya; Dr. Mariam Al-Tell
is particularly challenging. Recent research highlighted the importance of oral care for patient comfort and prevention of complication such as VAP. However, no study has been published on oral care KAP and barrier of Palestinian nurses. Aim: This study aimed to investigated intensive care unit nurses knowledge, practice, attitude and barriers regarding to oral care for intubated patient at West Bank governmental hospitals. Design: A quantitative descriptive, cross-sectional design was used .Methods: This study applied purposive sampling method at governmental critical care units in West Bank. Data were collected by structured questionnaires which consisted of five sections: knowledge, attitudes and practices, barriers of oral care for intubated patients and demographic information for the nurses. Results &Conclusion: The results of this research showed that there was a lack of Presence of protocol regarding mouth care in Palestinian governmental hospitals. And despite the high qualifications of nurses who are working in critical care units (61.9% BA, and 6.0 MA), the knowledge level for almost half of them (48.8%) was poor. And the practices level of 41.7% of them was acceptable (≥58.5 -<76). So nurses should be involved in educational programs related to oral care and evidence-based knowledge and should be encouraged to introduce and utilize written protocols for mouth care in ICU.
Readmission of patients as a result of surgical site infection (SSI) after cesarean section (CS) in West Bank governmental hospitals
(2016-12-20) Hadeel Naalwa; Amani Saleh; Tasnee Awad; Mays Alawni; Dr. Eman AL-Shawish
Background : Through the practice of nursing, we found many cases of Surgical site infection after Caesarean sections, Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common postoperative complication and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality . (SSI) is the second most common infectious complication after urinary tract infection following a delivery by caesarean section (CS). A caesarean section (CS) is the most commonly performed major abdominal operation among women in both developing countries. The development of post CS infection depends on a complex interplay of many factors including: Age group, obesity, living area, duration of operation, shaving and hygiene, rupture of membrane, number of hospitalization days and previous caesarean section (Mpogoro, F, et al2014). Objective: To know the most common risk factor of surgical site infection after cesarean section to reduce the surgical site infection rate for cesarean section. quantitative retrospective, descriptive study was used to Methodology: study of 30 patients women readmitted for surgical site infection after caesarean sections at the four governmental hospitals (Tulkarm hospital, Rafidia hospital, Jinen hospital and medical complex in Ramallah).Researchers filled the questions using specific questionnaire which was build based on literature review and their experience, then fulfill the questionnaire from patients file from 1-1-2015 to 30-10-2015. Results : A total number of 30 patients delivered CS have SSI in our study we found the most common risk factor of SSI after CS of this 43.3% within the age group of (31- 41)years , 83% had not occupation , 60% were living in villages ,73.3 % were in weight group (>70) , 33.3%( 2-3 day) number of hospital day at first admission ,56.7% had DM , 76.7% had UTI during last period CS ,70.0 % of these participants have more than one previous CS ,(63.3%) had membrane ruptured before CS , 33.3 % continued> 24hr, 63.3% had undergo elective CS , 86.7% had given general anesthesia , 80.0% had duration of operation (30-60 min) , 66.7% had removed hair preoperational and 60.6% of them remove hair by themselves, 66.7 % had wound culture . Conclusions : the most common potential risk factors occurrence of SSI after CS at our study were obesity , UTI , DM , previous CS , number of hospital day in first admission more than 2-3 day , duration of operation 30-60 mint , have nylon suture , membrane rupture , hair removed by patient .The main result highlighted the instruct personal hygein , decrees weight , decrees number of hospital day and duration of operation , do not use nylon suture and should hair be removed in surgical site by nurse .
Is The Consumption Of Energy Drinks Associated With Academic Achievement among College Students Of Medical And Health Sciences?
(2016-12-25) Maram Mhamed; Mohamad Zoabi; Rola Mhamed; Muhmmad Khaskia; Shareef Gharably; Samah Ishtieh
Introduction: The worldwide “energy drink” market has grown exponentially in the last decade.Energy drinks are popular among college students in Health and medicine sciences who consume these drinks for a variety of reasons. Energy drinks are composed of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and stimulants such as caffeine and ginseng. Aim of the study: In this research we investigated relationship of energy drinks on academic achievement among college students of medical and health sciences. Methodology: It was(quantitative research)which consist a population of student from An-Najah University. A Cross sectional descriptive exploratory design used to conduct this study. The study sample is 300 students from (second years, third years, and fourth years, fifth year, sixth year) among college students of medical and health sciences. Conclusion and Result: The result of the study indicated that there was a significant relation between energy drinks on academic achievement related to gender. Moreover, the study showed there was a relationship between energy drinks associated with academic achievement related to student’s life activity such as smoking. The result of the study indicated that was a relationship was positive relation between energy drinks on academic achievement among medical and health science students related to knowledge of side effect of energy drink. Finally, the result of the study indicated was a negative relationship between energy drinks associated with academic achievement among students related to academic level.
Risk factor for breast cancer among Palestinian women
(2016-12-25) Aseel Nazzal; Gannat Hamamrah; Lawzaye Zain Edeen; Mariam Halabi; Dr. Eman al-Shawish
Background: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed life-threatening cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer death among women Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body.{1} The disease occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get it, too. Breast cancer ranked first, with (401) reported cases, (18.3%) from all reported cases. Breast cancer is the highest among females and focus in the age group between 20 -59 .Where Colon cancer ranked second, with (236) reported cases and (10.8%) from all reported cancers. Colon cancer is the second type of cancer in males with (124) cases (11.7%) and the second one among females with (112) cases (9.9%).Lung cancer was in third place according to reported figures, with (222) reported cases (10.1%), of the all reported cases. Lung cancer was in the first place among males .Leukemia’s (6.2%), Brain (5.3%), Bladder (4.1%), Rectum (3.2%), Liver (3.1%), Prostate (3.0%), Stomach (3.0). {2} The purpose of this study is to determine the most common risk factors of breast cancer in Palestinian woman. Methodology: A cross sectional retrospective descriptive study was conducted from patients files who came to Rafedia hospital and did mastectomy in the last 10 years. Result: After the descriptive data analysis most risk factors according 30 women were : Age was the most significant risk factor for breast cancer (96.7%) , Drinking coffee more than one cup (90%) , use cell phone from one to five hour (83.3%) , passive smoking (73%) , being married (63.3%) , weight gain after menopause , low education and early menarche (66.7%) , late menopause (56.7%) , hypertension (36.7%) , body mass index >23 (30%) , diabetes mellitus (26.7%). About 12 women also we found that the Age was the most significant risk factor for breast cancer (91.7%) , Drinking coffee more than one cup (83.3%) , use cell phone from one to five hour (83.3%) , body mass index >23 (75%) , weight gain after menopause (66.7%) , passive smoking (50%) , wear tight bras or underwire bras (50%). Conclusion: Most Risk factors according 30 women as a whole including 12 women was Age, Drinking coffee, passive smoking, use cell phone for long period, wt. gain after menopause and BMI > 23 as evidence by our Quantitative analysis.
Job Satisfaction and Influential Factors in Academic Members in Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at AnNajah National University
(2016-12-25) Ahmad Hamdan; Mohamad Jodeh; Nevin Rehan; Abdelatef abu eisheh; Samah Ishteih
Objective: the objective of this study was to know the level of job satisfaction among teachers working in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at An-Najah National University. Method: this study is quantitative cross-sectional design non-probability sampling (convenience) sample method was used self-administered structured questionnaire that deliver by hand used to collect data from participant, and the number of participants in this research (92), and the number of males (61), and females (31). Study Result: Showed from the analysis that, the level of job satisfaction of teachers in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences was, a half moderate satisfaction (63%). This percentage is good, and the most factors that has affect the job satisfaction was the salary. Conclusion: Health associated careers are different than any other professions; the key difference is that the workers in these professions are under tremendous pressure from their work and environment. The material factors are related to salary and job security, and it is quality obvious that wages are lower than what these workers are expecting. The internal or mental satisfaction is related to the source of dissatisfaction between the academic member and management, this is another source of low job satisfaction depend on the result.
The scope of Facebook addiction among nursing students at An-Najah National University
(2016-12-25) Ali Ghanem; Moath Hamadne; Ayman Faqeeh; Ahlam Tarabeh; Najwa Subuh
Introduction: In the last five years Facebook has started to take an important part of people’s daily life as the result of developments in communication technologies. Facebook is a media that provides people to reach so much kind information and also to communicate with their social contacts. Beside its benefits it is undeniably true that Facebook has some negative effects for its users because of heavy and aimless usage, and the excessive and pointless use of it carries with the problem of addiction, and that have a many negative impacts. Objectives: (1) know the prevalence and degree of Facebook addiction among nursing and midwifery students at An-Najah National University and ;( 2) study the impact of Facebook on academic performance among students. Method: This is a quantitative, cross-sectional study tries to explain rationally Facebook addiction and Facebook addiction types of users who are students. Conclusion: The results indicate that the majority 64% of students are not addicted, about 35% are risky group, and only 1% are severely addict. The extensive use of Facebook by students leads to poor academic performance. However, students in our study are more self-regulated control their presence on Facebook more effectively. About 15% of the respondent’s grades are affected in college because of the amount of time they spend for chatting. Recommendations: Participants who are students do not have addiction significantly, but they have some degree's that will lead to addiction. Those must set themselves larger in the use of Facebook by increasing their awareness about the risks of using it incorrectly. And how to get rid of which.

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