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N S Ali

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PubMed1992

Postmenopausal women. Factors in osteoporosis preventive behaviors.

Osteoporosis is a serious health hazard mainly affecting postmenopausal and elderly women. Osteoporotic fractures are one of the leading causes of morbidity and death in the elderly population. Prevention of further loss of bone mass in postmenopausal women can be achieved if women take estrogen replacement therapy, consume adequate levels of calcium, exercise regularly, and practice healthy lifestyle behaviors. Elderly women need to follow the same strategies as postmenopausal women with more emphasis on prevention of falls.

Aged↗
PubMed1991

Identification of stressors, level of stress, coping strategies, and coping effectiveness among Egyptian mastectomy patients.

The purpose of this study was to identify stressors, level of stress, coping strategies, and coping effectiveness in Egyptian female mastectomy patients. A total of 64 women who had had mastectomies participated in the study. Coping effectiveness was measured by McNett's Coping Effectiveness Questionnaire (MCEQ). Factor analysis and reliability measures were established on MCEQ using the study sample. Data were collected using a structured interview method. Participants were also asked about age, education, and time since mastectomy. These data were examined in an effort to predict coping effectiveness. The participants reported five stressors: hope for cure, treatment effectiveness, fear of the unknown, progression of the disease, and pain. The treatment effectiveness stressor had the highest mean level of stress. There was a significant difference in the level of stress among the five stressors. Coping strategies reported were categorized into four groups: faith, compliance with the medical regimen, seeking information and social support, and self-distraction. Coping effectiveness was significantly and positively correlated with age and time since mastectomy, which accounted for 35% of the variance in coping effectiveness. Findings suggest that continuing assessments of Egyptian mastectomy patients' needs, further research studies, and an intervention program to ameliorate cancer-related anxiety and to help cancer patients cope effectively may be helpful.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1989

Effect of psychoeducational intervention on anxiety among Egyptian bladder cancer patients.

This study examined the effect of psychoeducational preparation 1-2 days prior to surgery on postoperative state anxiety among Egyptian bladder cancer patients with urinary diversion. The theoretical rationale was based upon the Betty Neuman Health-Care Systems Model. State anxiety was measured by the A-state form of the State Trait Anxiety Inventory. A total of 30 patients were assigned randomly to experimental and control groups. Fifteen patients were included in each category. Preoperatively, the total sample was interviewed about their "worries" at that time, and data from this qualitative part were categorized into three subconcepts. Results revealed that their main anxieties are related to stress associated with being cancer patients followed by stress related to the impact of surgery on their bodies and on their social and marital life. Results from the quantitative part of the study showed that psychoeducational preparation lowered significantly state anxiety on the third day postoperatively and before discharge for those patients who had the intervention.

Anxiety↗
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Preparing student nurses for patient education.

Patient education is an integral part of the nurse's responsibility. Furthermore, public awareness of health issues has greatly increased public demand for information from health professionals. The author presents some teaching strategies that can be used by nurse educators to prepare students for their future role as teachers.

Clinical Competence↗
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Teaching early breast cancer detection strategies.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring among women. Currently, breast cancer can be detected early and treated effectively if all asymptomatic women participate in the screening program. Screening strategies include a mammogram, medical examination of the breast, and breast self-examination. This article describes the nurse's role in promoting and decreasing barriers to these strategies for early detection of breast cancer.

Adult↗
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Teaching osteoporosis prevention.

The role of nutrition is critical in the prevention of osteoporosis. Teenagers and women, who consume adequate calcium throughout life and consider nutritional factors that may impair their bodies' use of calcium, can do much to prevent the onset of osteoporosis. The nurse's role in this prevention is described.

Adolescent↗
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Providing culturally sensitive care to Egyptians with cancer.

PURPOSE: This article describes key aspects of Egyptian culture and provides intervention strategies that oncology practitioners may use to provide quality care to Egyptian immigrants and Egyptian-American oncology patients. OVERVIEW: The growing diversity of the United States population challenges oncology professionals to provide culturally appropriate care. Egyptian immigrants and Americans of Egyptian descent comprise a unique population whose cultural and religious beliefs impact on decision making and behaviors related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. This population is overwhelmingly Muslim, although a sizeable minority are members of Eastern Christian sects. Dietary restrictions, social conduct, and religious observance are among the areas that require understanding by health providers. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Learning about patients' perspectives on health and illness, in light of their cultural values and beliefs, will allow health professionals to enhance the quality of assessments and interventions and provide culturally appropriate care.

Egypt↗