Sexually abused children suffer in silence

Child abuse is a global issue, and its incidences are increasing alarmingly in Pakistan. It severely impacts the physical mental and social well being of an individual. It does not only damage individual's life but also affect the society and nation at large. Therefore, there is a dreadful need to direct our attention towards identification and rehabilitation of child abuse cases. Health care providers need to be equipped with formal training to deal with this significant problem in a broader perspective. This paper reviews the current literature and identifies the causes and impact of child sexual abuse in Pakistan by incorporating a case study. Furthermore, it predominantly highlights the role of health care providers to curb the menace of child abuse. It is recommended that the issue of child abuse should be addressed at different levels by integrating in the academic and health curriculum. In addition, health care providers should empower parents and communities to combat this widespread issue

Teaching experience and reflection

The standard of education can be improved if educators actively assess themselves or have someone else evaluate their teaching skills. Reflection on multiple aspects of teaching can be used as a powerful tool for worldwide educationists. Teaching, particularly in nursing discipline, strives to move beyond the simple divulgence of facts and knowledge. It widens student's horizons, stimulates their intellects, and teaches them to become self directed. This manuscript is a qualitative review of observations in a class of nursing with context to teaching skills and its impact on students' interest in learning during the class. The authors have used their reflections to discuss the ways to improve teaching methodology and related them with various teaching learning theories

Role of self-efficacy in promoting healthy behavior: smoking cessation as an example

Self-efficacy is defined as an individual's perceived capability to perform a behavior for accomplishment of a desirable goal. Enhanced personal self-efficacy is associated with a positive self-concept and self-appraisal of personal control which develops through experiences of mastery and the anticipation of competent performance. This paper aims to analyze the role of self-efficacy in promoting healthy behavior. A case scenario has been discussed to support the concept of self-efficacy in promoting healthy behavior taking smoking cessation as a case