Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a main, highly prevalent, and challenging public health issue. Suboptimal self-care for type II diabetes can lead to poor glycemic control, complications, and even death. Objective This study investigated the incidence of distress and its link with self-care habits of patients with diabetes type II. Methods A correlational, cross-sectional design with a convenient sample of 200 patients was used to conduct this study. Three questionnaires were administered: (A) the demographic and medical data questionnaire; (B) diabetes self-care activities in brief; and (C) the diabetes distress scale in Arabic language. Results The patients’ mean age was 51.78 ± 11.34; 80% of patients practiced lower levels of diabetes self-care, and 37% of them had a high level of diabetes distress. Self-care is associated with diabetes distress ( R = −0.152, p-value = .032). Conclusion Self-care activities can help in the early detection and management of diabetes distress. Sustained self-care education is promising to minimize diabetes distress. The potential advantages of association between diabetes distress and self-care can offer self-care programs that enhance diabetes distress management.

Background Adherence to preventive control measures is influenced by perception, attitudes, and practices toward the disease prevention. Aim To assess the perceptions, attitude, and practices of university students in three health sector faculties (Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy) from six Egyptian universities towards COVID-19 pandemic prevention. Methods An electronic online survey was distributed to students of 3 faculties (Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing) in six Egyptian universities from March to July 2021. The questionnaire consists of the following parts: socio-demographic data of participants, student perception and attitude towards the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, as well as practices of preventive measures in the community. Results The study included 1990 participants. Most respondents perceived the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic (88.2%). The rates of practicing precautionary measures were mostly high (approximately 90% or above). Significantly high attitude scores toward the pandemic were detected in people with quite-to-extremely concerned, very good/excellent status, aware of infection risk, willing to report positive cases and avoiding contact with them, and seeking medical advice regarding infection. The attitude to protective measures followed a similar pattern along with average health status, female students, and avoidance of contact when experiencing flu symptoms. Significantly higher practice scores were observed in those with bad health status, rural areas, perceiving the risk of infection, willing to report positive cases, and avoiding contact with positive cases. Conclusion The effectiveness of precautionary measures should be stressed to promote positive student practices.

Background:The healthcare environment is crucial for the performance, productivity, and psychological well-being of the healthcare team. A healthy work environment ensures safety, addresses emotional and physical needs, and enhances quality of care and patient safety. Aim: To explore the relationship between the healthy work environments, occupational burn out, and psychological well-being among staff nurses at government and private hospitals. Design: A Comparative-correlational research design. Setting: The study was conducted in one government and one private hospital at Giza Governorate. Sample: A convenience sample of 85 staff nurses from a government hospital and 73 staff nurses from a private hospital who agreed to participate in the study were included. Tools: Healthy work environment questionnaire, Maslach burnout inventory test, and psychological well-being manifestation measurement scale. Results: In the government hospital, 61.2% of staff nurses showed a moderate level of healthy work environment, compared to 68.5% in the private hospital. Moderate burnout levels were experienced by 89.4% in the government and 93.2% in the private hospital. A strong positive correlation was observed between healthy work environment and psychological well-being scores among staff nurses in both settings. Conclusion: Slightly over three fifths of government hospital staff nurses showed moderate perception of a healthy work environment, while in the private hospital; more than three fifths had higher perception. Both hospitals had moderate occupational burnout and psychological well-being. Notably, a positive link existed between healthy work environment and psychological well-being in both hospitals. Recommendations: Both government and private hospitals should proactively establish policies aimed at preventing, early detection, and effective management of occupational burnout among their staff nurses. Implementation of an ongoing program designed to enhance and maintain a healthy work environment and promoting psychological well-being among staff nurses as well.

Background: There is epidemic fatigue due to the prolonged COVID-19-related restrictions. Some individuals seem to exercise fewer precautions recently in comparison to the onset of the pandemic. Aim: To assess psychological and behavioral responses to COVID-19 and media influences at fourth versus first wave. Design: Online cross-sectional survey. Methods: A total of 1005 participants were recruited using snowball sampling from nine Arab countries Egypt, Iraq, Algeria, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Kuwait, Syria and Libya    through fourth wave of COVID-19. Five questionnaires were employed: General Information Questionnaire, Psychological and Behavioral Responses, Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), Health Belief Model (HBM) Construct and Media Exposure Questionnaire. Results: Most of participants reported low level of; psychological responses (86%), Corona disease anxiety (78.3%) and media exposure (84.6%). Although majority of participants (70%) indicated low barriers to adhere the preventive behavior, (37%) reported a lower compliance than the first wave and (35.6%) had low perceived susceptibility. There was statistically significant positive correlation between media exposure and health beliefs, psychological and behavioral responses to COVID-19, and Corona disease anxiety. Conclusion: The proper use of social media for information purposes is beneficial in shaping psychological and behavioral responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.