Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer related deaths among women worldwide. Concern has been highlighted by many authors that mutagenic substances and carcinogens were found in hair dye products. So the use of hair dyes may increase the risk of breast cancer. Therefore, the aim of the current study is to determine whether the use of hair dyes is associated with the risk of breast can…
The aim of this project was to determine stress levels and to identify the main stressors that contribute to stress among Kolej Poly-Tech Mara (KPTM) nursing students during their clinical placement in order to help them overcome it. Atotal of 324 respondents undergoing training at KPTM participated in this project. The questionnaire consisting of six common stressors with 30 items using a 5-po…
Psychological well-being is relatively complex notions with a variety of components that may contribute to it. Individuals differ in their overall levels of psychological health and well-being. Mother with low birth weight (LBW) babies required hospitalization especially in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) more exposed to the experience of anxious symptoms. Therefore, it would become a s…
This study determined the reasons and physiologic effects of using vulcaseal and rugby hence the so-called “Vulcaseal and Rugby Boys”. The findings of this study served as basis for a proposed health education program. It utilized mixed type of research design in order to determine the reason and physiologic effect of using volatile substances. The data collected utilized a research-made qu…
Introduction: Patient advocacy is a central concept for the profession of nursing as it assures patient rights and safety. This article presents the findings from a study which explored the perceptions of patient advocacy from Muslim ICU nurses. Methods and participants: Our study utilized a constructivist grounded theory approach. Thirteen registered intensive care nurses from an adult critica…
Background: Despite the advent of treatment for HIV, people living with HIV are still experiencing HIVrelated stigma: prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination by health care members across the globe. Stigma increases barriers to care, decreases access to care, and decreases the quality of life for the person living with HIV. Aims and Objectives: To describe stigma among health care team membe…
A pressure ulcer is a common health problem, particularly among the physically limited or bedridden individuals. The most vulnerable group to suffer this condition is the elderly. The prevalence of Geriatric inpatient with pressure ulcer stage I, II, III or even IV for a month was 35.5% of the total admission. The understanding of recovery process, prevention remains the best management strateg…
Diabetes Mellitus has become one of the major and rising diseases affecting population all around the world. The most common complication that rises from the Diabetes Mellitus is diabetic foot ulcer. The increasing rate in diabetic foot ulcer among elderly has become a challenge that continues to rise and worsen. This study is conducted to determine the knowledge and practice of foot care and a…
Menstruation is the periodical monthly discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the innermost layer of uterus.The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Physical activity level with impairment pattern in menstruation among Army women in Pusdikkowad Lembang Bandung. Research sampling size in this study with probability sampling system was carried out using Krejcie and Morgan table. Da…
This study assessed the health practices among 68 middle-aged individuals with diagnosed illness who are living in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City. It utilized the descriptive-correlational research method. Specifically, the study revealed the significant relationship between the profile of the respondents and their health practices and the findings served as the basis for a proposed health teachin…