Public health nursing models: a comparative study of two interventions for child health development in Menoufia governorate, Egypt

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 2 models of nursing intervention in helping mothers to manage child health problems. The qualitative part of the study was used with the focus group to identify and priorities child health problems. The study used 2 types of subjects: The focus group, which consisted of 30 women, selected systematically from those attending the MCH and a systematically selected 90 mothers attending for vaccination or for medical reasons with their children. The results showed that the 2 models were successful without significant differences between them, except in the areas of diaper rash and home accidents, where the traditional model was more effective. Nevertheless, mothers of the community partnership were more empowered to attend the sessions compared with mothers at the traditional model

Enhancing self care capabilities among a group of elderly home residents in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt

The number of persons aged 65 years and older is growing steadily all over the globe. Aging results in certain physiological changes that increase the probability of health problems. Elderly physical problems are manifested by decline in daily living activities, malnutrition, and incontinence. However, many of these problems can be prevented or lessened through using simple nursing interventions. The aims of the study were to assess daily living problems of the elderly home residents, assess their baseline daily living activities [DLA], identify factors affecting DLA, enhance DLA to solve daily living problems [DLP] among participants. The study was implemented in 3 phases. Phase one was a training phase for research assistants. Phase two was the baseline assessment phase. In phase three, the nursing intervention, follow up and evaluation were implemented. The results of the study showed that the nursing intervention was successful in enhancing self-care capabilities of elderly and solved the problems of incontinence among females, especially with mild cases. Problems of nutrition were not completely solved, because it requires different approaches

Expectations of pregnant women from nurses and the degree to which nurses meet these expectations

Despite nurses activities, it can be concluded from the study that there is a wide discrepancy between the expectations of pregnant women and the extent to which nurses meet the expectations. Nurses have to be aware of the importance and uniqueness of women's health care issues and health care expectations of pregnant women for quality comprehensive care. Special attention should be paid to the needs of younger primiparas, in their initial visits and design interventions to meet their special needs. The results of the study revealed that there is a need to develop refreshing courses and in-service training programs for nurses to provide them with essential knowledge and practice about antenatal services. It is suggested that the researcher develops a booklet using the 39 items revealed from the expectations of the focus group to be used by nurses as a guide in their role performance. Further research should be conducted to investigate the barriers for meeting the expectations of pregnant women attending MCH centers