Professionalism among nurse practitioners and nurse educators at Tanta University

The aim of the present study was to test the degree of professionalism among nurse practitioners and nurse educators at Tanta University. All clinical nurse instructors working in Higher Institute of Nursing Tanta University were included in the study. Nurse practitioners working in the Teaching Hospital affiliated to Tanta University, were randomly selected and included in the study. The Hall's professionalism scale was translated into arable language and tested on a pilot study, and used for data collection. The components of professionalism scale tested were: the use of professional organization as a major reference, the belief in service to the public, the belief in self regulation, the sense of calling to the field, and autonomy. Results of the study revealed that nurses differ in their degree of professionalism when grouped according to their educational level, occupation and type of working community. They significantly differ in their use of professional organization as a major reference, and in their belief in autonomy. Regarding the rest of components nc significant difference was detected between groups. The nurses professionalism mean scores were significantly higher witi increased level of education. The assistant lecturers scored significantly higher than bedside nurses, while no significani difference was found on total professionalism mean score among clinical instructors, nurse supervisors or head nurses. The nurses working in the educational community scored higher than those working in the practitioner community in their professional attitude. The present study recommends that: 1- Teaching about professionalism in the nursing curriculum is a pressing need for the progress of the nursing profession. 2- Advanced education for nurses at all levels, should be encouraged. 3- Nurses should be encouraged to be active member in the professional nursing organizations and active participant in all nursing issues. 4- Recognition for different types of practitioners with different levels of education

Evaluation of the impact of a health education programme on mothers' knowledge about vaccination in Tanta

The present study was carried out on 154 women attending five health centres [comprehensive and MCH] in Tanta. Assessment of the respondents, knowledge about vaccination was done through the use of a specially designed interview schedule [pre-test]. It included the name of the vaccine, the age at which the vaccine is given, side effects, and measures to relieve them. Mothers were then exposed to health education about these items which was followed by repeating the same questions for a second time [post-test]. Data were analyzed to evaluate the effect of health education as well as to determine the factors affecting the level of mothers, knowledge and its change. The results of the study revealed a significant improvement in motliers knowledge after the health education program. The study also indicated that age level of education and working status of the mothers were significant variables in determination of the level of mothers' knowledge. Better scores were observed among older mothers and those with higher education. On the other hand, non-working mothers showed higher scores. Moreover, the level of education was the best significant single determinant of mothers, knowledge and of the observed post education improvement

adequacy of recording the assessment data for infants in the MCH centres in Jordan

The aim of the present study was to examine the adequacy of recording the assessment data related to the infant's health in the MCH centres in Jordan. Five MCH centres were selected by systematic random sampling from the total number of MCH centres in Irbid city, Jordan. A sample of 279 family records were selected by systematic random sampling. The records obtained were examined against a check list for adequacy of data recording. Results of the study indicated that the name, address, family members of the child were coerrectly filled in most of the records. The risk factor, family planning advice, the attitude toward family planning the action taken by parents, growth pattern of child, home visits and follow-up visits all give a picture of incomplete medical recording. It is recommended to implement a quality assurance program in the medical record service of MCH centres in Jordan

Risk factors for infant malnourishment and nurses interventions

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the factors which place the infant in high risk group for malnouri-shment and the nurses intervention to lower the risk. A systematic random sample of 204 mothers of children between 6 -12 months of age were selected from Barha MCH Centre in Jordan. An interview schedule was used to collect the data from mothers. The factors which place infants in the high risk group included lost children less than one year of age, those not breast fed for at least 5-6 months of life; infants with birth weight below 2.5 kgm; multiple births; high birth order of the fifth or more; children with older brother/sister died during the first year of life; children infected with measles, whooping cough or repeated diarrhea; children cared for by siblings; and children born with congenital defects. Weaning was another important area included in this study. The nurses interventions investigated were monthly weighing infant, dietary screening, meal planning and discussion of the child growth chart and counselling and educating mothers

perceived benefits of breast feeding among students of Tanta higher institute of nursing Part I: relation to clinical practice

The present study was conducted to examine the relationship between H.I.N. undergraduate students perceived benefits of breast feeding and their practice in the clinical area. All the students were included in the study. The theoretical framework used in this study was the Health Belief Model. The personal data sheet, the perceived benefits, and the practice questionnaire were used to collect data. Findings of the study revealed that third and fourth year students reported better scores on perceived benefits of breast feeding, and on practice. This necessitates the integration of breast feeding subject in first and second year courses

perceived benefits of breast feeding among students of Tanta Higher Institute of nursing: Part II curriculum development

The study was carried out to develop a module for integrating breast feeding subject in the curriculum of first and second academic years in Tanta Higher Institute of Nursing. Data were collected by analyzing the curriculum of Higher Institute of Nursing, and reviewing the content of the various courses. The analysis revealed that no breast feeding material was offered in the first two years. Thus, a module for integrating breast feeding subject was designed based on students needs, principles derived from education and nursing literature, and opinions of selected experts in the nursing and medical fields