Satisfaction of admitted patients with services provided in the main University Hospital in Alexandria

The present study was carried out to measure the satisfaction of admitted patients with different aspects of services provided in the Main University Hospital [MUH] in Alexandria. The sample population comprised 6325 patients with the exclusion of those who were discharged within 72 hours of admission and those who were critically ill and could not respond to the interviewer [totaled 4213]. Thus, the sample size included in the study amounted to 2112 patients. The study revealed a patients' neutral attitude towards the overall hospital services with a mean of 2.01 +/- 1.594. The majority of patients were either dissatisfied or even strongly dissatisfied with housekeeping services [61.6%] and hospital environment and facilities [53.0%]. Physician's services was the only aspect that gained satisfaction of patients with a mean score of 3.05 +/- 0.995

study of knowledge, attitudes and practices of family planning among married men in Alexandria

This study was conducted to reveal knowledge, attitudes and practices of males towards FP. Results showed that both scores of knowledge and attitude were of low value. The mean number of children was 4.3 +/- 1.9. Males who were ready to share in the usage of FP methods, and those who thought that religion approves FP had significantly smaller families. The percentage of those currently practicing FP was about 45%, while those who are currently using condoms were about 3%. It was concluded that more surveys are needed to portray males situation regarding FP. Intensification of educational activities of men may promote the National Program

Women's knowledge, Attitudes and practices about family Planning

This work aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices [KAP] of married women towards family planning. The data was collected by interviewing married women [n = 351] attending 4 randomly selected MCH centers in Alexandria. It was found that none of women knew sound definition of family planning. The most popular contraceptive methods [known or used] are intrauterine devices [IUDs] and contraceptive pills. The most common sources of information were the mass media and primary health care [PHC] units. The most common source of contraceptive methods was the MCH centers. There was a significant gap between the family planning ideals, such as number of children, birth interval and age at pregnancy, and the actual ones. One third of women were never use contraceptives. The pregnancy was unwanted among two third of those who are pregnant at the time of interview. The discontinuation rate was 38.1% and it is mainly due to the desire to become pregnant, side effects, inconvenience and dissatisfaction of the used method. The knowledge and use of contraceptives was significantly related to the level of women education

Assessment of some psychological aspects of preparatory school students of single parent families in Alexandria

All students living with a single parent in a six randomly selected schools were included in the present study [n=113 boys and 87 girls]. An equal number of controls were selected randomly from the same school and matched by age and sex. Adolescent boys and girls living with a single parent were significantly more anxious, more depressed and their self esteem was lower than those living in intact families. Adolescents of single parent families were found to receive a significantly less adaptive, emotional and general support than those living in intact ones where t=3.675, 5.246 respectively. However, no significant relation was found between the cause of absence of a parent and the amount of support received.

Evaluation of steps carried out in handling vaccines at the regional district and local levels in Alexandria Governorate

A checklist was used to evaluate the various steps in storing, transporting and handling the compulsory vaccines in the regional store and the four districts store in Alexandria. A health office and/or maternal and Child Health Center randomly chosen from each district and one rural health unit were selected at random. The present study revealed the inadequacy of handling of vaccines. At the regional level, the stacking, care of refrigerator and arrival and departure procedures were not as recommended. Man power lacked the skills in handling these delicate biological products. All personnel involved in the cold chain have a written manual, and instructions as regards vaccines handling

Epidemiology of neurotic disorders among Alexandria University students: a case history study; Part I: Personal and social characteristics

The index sample was all neurotic patients who attended the Alexandria University Students Hospital during the scholastic year 1978-79 [n=300]. The control group was chosen at random from students thudding ENT and Ophthalmic Clinics [n=300]. The aim of this work is to study the personal, medical and socio-economic aspects of neurotic disorders among University Students attending the University Student Hospital. The study reveals the following: - The mean age of student in the index sample was significantly elder than that for their control. - Male were more encountered in the index than the control. - Neurotic students tended to be more from rural areas. - The mean age of the student's father and mother in the index sample was significantly elder than the control. - Neurotic students' parents were more likely to be illiterate than educated and working as semi-skilled workers. - The parent relation of neurotic students tended to be rated as bad or very bad compared to their control. The mean family size of index sample was larger than the control sample. - More members of index sample stated a positive history of physical illness and positive family psychiatric disorder history