Background. Pregnancy is a unique time in a woman's life and is characterized by complex physiological changes. These changes can adversely affect oral health. Oral health is a state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral sores, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay and tooth loss, and other diseases, and disorders that affect the oral cavity. Risk factors for oral diseases include unhealthy diet, tobacco use, harmful alcohol use, and poor oral hygiene (WHO). Multiple studies have shown an association between periodontal infection and adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as premature delivery and low birth weight. Aim of this study assess women's knowledge towards oral and dental health during pregnancy and to examine their self-care practices in relation to oral and dental health. Methodology The research will be conducted at randomly governmental primary health care centers and schools in Riyadh (Dawadmi region). A Quantitative Descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out. two-hundred Saudi pregnant women selected randomly. Women who gave informed consent were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire and return it to the researcher A Structured questionnaire will be developed consisted of three parts, Demographic characteristics part, level of women`s Knowledge regarding oral health part & Self-care practice regard oral health care. Results, Conclusion & Recommendation. Age of participant women's between 28-38 years (43.2%). Most of the participants had number of pregnancies between 4-6 (38.5 %). Regarding the level of knowledge about oral health, this study showed that 45% of mother had poor knowledge, and there is a significant relationship between the level of practice and the educational, professional status and attendance to antenatal clinic, which was started by 65% of the sample on time, however, they did not visit the dentist. This study recommends that the implementation of oral health programs in prenatal services is essential to delivery of dental care and decreasing the potential oral problems among pregnant women, as well as conducting careful screening of oral risks, and assisting women in obtaining regular dental care.
Background Puberty is a period of rapid growth and hormonal changes and is often characterized by deterioration in glycemic control, and all of these factors may promote the development of diabetes complications . Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a serious disease and it causes a number of chronic diseases such as Ketoacidosis, cardiovascular disease, renal failure, and neuropathy. The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge level of student regarding diabetic management and its effect on their health. Methods: A descriptive study design was used. A non-probability Convince sample of diabetic children/ adolescents the total sample 85 child/ adolescents patient met the study criteria age between 10 to 15 years. The study was conducted at in one governmental health care center in Riyadh city. Knowledge was measured by using (DKT) used to assess diabetes related knowledge of the respondents as regards diagnosis, treatment, complications and lifestyle. Results. The result showed that two third of the children (42.2%) were in the age group more than 14years (i.e. early adolescence stage), 99% of the children had type 1 diabetes mellitus (48.4% males and 50.6% females). While 41.5%, for both gender had the onset of diabetes since 1 year. More than have used insulin two times a day (55.6%), the majority of the sample didn't know which type of insulin they used (57.8%) As regard children's if they do reds blood sugar at home moat more than half do it twice a day in addition the majority used blood test by strips. Also in this study the older children were found more educative and development in their self-care than younger children CONCLUSION This research is an important first step in identifying areas for continued intervention efforts for children/adolescents with type I diabetes, their parents, nurses and diabetes educators. Future researchers should examine additional factors related to children's and adolescents' knowledge, including differences in what they know and want to know based on the child's gender, age, glycemic control, and diabetes management practices.
Background and Aim: Endometriosis affects 5 to 15% of women in their reproductive years. It causes a wide range of social, psychological, and emotional issues. The study aimed to evaluate effectiveness of adoption of positive coping strategies on women's knowledge and practices related to endometriosis. Subjects and Methods: This study used quasi-experimental research design. The research was carried out in Egypt at the endoscopy section of Zagazig University Hospital and Al Ahrar Hospital. A purposive sample of 150 women with endometriosis was included four tools were used to collected the necessary data. (I) A systematic interviewing questionnaire (II) laparoscopic (III) the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, endometriosis rating by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and (IV) women's knowledge and practice questioner. Results: The study findings revealed that adopting the identified coping strategies women's knowledge and practice with, pain related to endometriosis (P<0.000). Conclusion: Adoption of Positive coping strategies had a significant effect on women's knowledge, practices related to endometriosis. Recommendations: This study emphasizes the critical significance of nurse education initiatives and programs in promoting awareness, knowledge, and behaviors and practices related to endometriosis among women.
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer of women in the world, and it becomes a major cause of cancer mortality in low-income countries due to inadequate use of screening services. Currently, little is known regarding cervical cancer incidence in Arabic countries. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, cervical cancer occurs in 4.1/100,000 females in the population. It accounts for 7% of all newly diagnosed cancers in females, and is the eighth leading cause of cancer deaths in Saudi females. Although, the Pap smear test is available at the health setting, the community health awareness program is not well established. Over the past 2 decades, the number of cases of cervical cancer has been increasing due to lack of awareness about Pap smear testing.Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of counseling about cervical cancer in changing Saudi women's beliefs and practices toward screening and protective procedures.Methods: A Quasi-experimental design that included 100 Saudi women who were administered a structured questionnaire and a Health Belief Model Scale for Cervical Cancer and Pap Smear Test prior to receiving counseling and follow up.Results: Before counselling, Chi Square test showed a statistical significant 11.649 (p = .02) in relation to the symptoms of cervical cancer. As regarding the methods of cervical cancer diagnosis 45.0% agreed that a checkup should be done every year for early diagnosis and 63.0% believed that early marriage and null-gravidity are leading factors for cervical cancer, while 32.0% and 37.0% agree with lack of community awareness about cervical cancer and neglect of abnormal genital symptoms. A highly statistical significance with (p = .005) in relation to the methods of diagnosis for cervical cancer. 66.0% know about Pap smear testing, while 67.0% had no previous Pap smear examination. The knowledge about HPV vaccination was very low (94.0%) don't know about HPV vaccination. Post counselling protective practice from cervical cancer showed a high significance related to Pap smear (p = .001) and HPV vaccine, vaginal hygiene care and balanced diet (p = .05). There was no statistical significance in relation to self-examination of the vulva (p = .32).Conclusions: Primarily beliefs and practices among women in the target group should be evaluated to increase their participation in cervical cancer screening and to develop effective education strategies. There is a need to educate the general community about the disease and its prevention.
Background: The incidence of unintended pregnancy is among the most essential health status indicators in the field of reproductive health. Women who have an unintended pregnancy are also at risk for unintended childbearing, which is associated with a number of adverse maternal behaviors and child health outcomes, including inadequate or delayed initiation of prenatal care, smoking and drinking during pregnancy, premature birth, and lack of breastfeeding, as well as negative physical and mental health effects on children. Aim of the study: The aim of the study is to identify the factors associated with unintended pregnancy and the neonatal outcomes of unintended pregnancy among Saudi women. Method: A comparative study conducted at two hospitals in Riyadh city. A non-probability convenient sample of 99 Saudi post-partum women age between (17-37) years and above, planned & unplanned pregnant women. A Structured interviewing questionnaire developed to collect data related to: Socio-Demographic characteristics, Reproductive Health and Pregnancy outcomes. Results: Unexpected result is that women with one child more frequently among women with unplanned pregnancies (10.1%) and less among women with planned pregnancies (5.1%), while women with two children more frequently among women with unplanned pregnancies (71%), and less for women with planned pregnancies (4.0%). There were no statistically significant differences between planned and unplanned pregnancies in the percentages of Number of antenatal care visits, live births and stillbirths, newborn birth weight or preterm births. Conclusion & recommendations: Reproductive health behaviors are threatening for maternal, and newborn especially in regard to antenatal follow-up awareness.
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