The incidence of premarital sexual behavior worldwide is increasing despite the fact that it is known that it may cause health and psychological problems. Hence, interventions are needed to reduce the incidence of premarital sexual behavior. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the reported interventions used to reduce the incidence of premarital sexual behavior in adolescents an…
It is a well-known fact that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the work stressors of nurses, which were already a problem previously, causing great distress. Hence, the need for effective coping strategies has been realized to prevent such distress, especially if a pandemic recurs. Determining how the types of coping strategies used by nurses impact their distress level in COVID-19 Pandemic. Th…
Patient safety education is often implicit in undergraduate nursing curricula, making it harder to meet competency standards. The Attitudes to Patient Safety Questionnaire (APSQ-III), which was developed in 2009 by Carruthers and collaborators in the United Kingdom, examines patient safety on a more sophisticated system level and has the potential to lead productive, nonhierarchical collaborati…
Introduction: Myalgia is defined as pain caused by repeated muscle contractions, resulting in muscle inflammation. One of the symptoms of myalgia is the occurrence of pain in the muscles. A non-pharmacological intervention to address myalgia is foot spa therapy. Foot spa therapy involves soaking the feet in warm water with Epsom salt followed by a massage to improve blood circulation and reduce…
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a condition that targets the immune system. Individuals with HIV are at risk of malnutrition when their CD4 counts drop below 200. Purpose: This study seeks to explore the efficacy of Modified SGA-HIV in assessing the risk of malnutrition in HIV/AIDS patients. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including S…
Introduction: Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience physical and psychological side effects from treatment. Virtual Reality (VR) is emerging as a non-pharmacological therapy to alleviate these complaints. Objective: This systematic review evaluates the impact of VR interventions on physical and psychological complaints in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: A sy…
Introduction: Understanding health decision-making among elderly individuals with multimorbidity is essential for improving their care, especially in the context of polypharmacy. As the number of older adults with multiple chronic conditions increases, it becomes crucial to explore how they navigate complex healthcare choices that affect their well-being and quality of life. Objective: This qua…