Background: ZIKА infection may have long-term effects on reproductive health in addition to the neurological consequence in newborns. So, Awareness regarding ZIKА virus among pregnant women is important to take preventive measures. Aim: Evaluate the effect of integrated intervention guidelines on knowledge, self-reported practice of pregnant women toward ZIKА virus infection. Design: А quantitative quasi-experimental (pretest-posttest). Settings: The study was conducted at Obstetrics and gynecologic outpatient clinics at Fayoum University Hospital. Subjects: А convenient conducted among 240 pregnant women, assigned to 120 women in the control group, and 120 women in the study group. Two tools were used for data collection after reviewing relevant data; Tool I was а self-administered questionnaire to assess personal and obstetric characteristics of pregnant women, and their knowledge related ZIKА virus. Tool II was а self-reported practice questionnaire concerning self-protective measures regarding the prevention of ZIKА virus. Results: The results of this study showed that the majority of pregnant women wаs poor score level of knowledge and practice pre-intervention in both control and study group, however, there was an improvement of score level of knowledge and practice in the study group than control group post-intervention. Highly statistical significance was founded between control and study groups related to knowledge and practice. Positive significance correlation between pregnant women knowledge and practice score level post intervention in study group. Conclusion: The integrated intervention guideline improved pregnant women knowledge and practices. Recommendations: Continued efforts to close knowledge gaps, raise awareness and promote favorable attitudes toward ZIKА virus. Awareness about ZIKА virus infection should be ensured and maintained among all members of community, increased the prevention campaigns to improve community awareness of the seriousness of the disease, especially in rural areas.

Background: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of neurobehavioral conditions that affect children most frequently. Mothers of children with ADHD frequently experience elevated stress levels, poor life quality, lower levels of maternal satisfaction, and confusing child behaviors that make them feel harshly disciplined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention guidelines on mothers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Subject and Methods: A quasi-experimental research design with pre-post and follow-up evaluation for one group was used in this study. Sample: This study was carried out on 150 mothers and their children who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Settings: This study conducted at the child psychiatric outpatient clinics at El-Fayoum & Zagazig University Hospitals, El-Tarbia El-Fekryia Schools and Development Referral Centers at El-Fayoum City as Sondos Academy, Ibny and Together Centers. Tools: The tools used to collect data are: I. Structured interviewing sheet, II. Mothers' knowledge questionnaire, and III. A self-reported practices checklists. The intervention guidelines involved 10 sessions. Results: There was highly statistical significant difference regarding mothers' knowledge and their reported practices before, immediately after, and at following-up phases of intervention guidelines implementation on children having ADHD. Conclusion:The intervention guidelines were effective in improving mothers' knowledge and reported practices regarding their children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Recommendation: Continuous training for mothers having children with ADHD. Also, further studies will be needed to evaluate the effect of intervention guidelines on the mothers' coping, quality of life (QOL), mothering satisfaction, psychological well-being to enhance their knowledge, attitudes, and practices in improving their children's outcomes.

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