Background Identifying depressive cognitions in first-generation Middle Eastern immigrants (FGMEI) can be an important step to prevent the development of clinical depression. Purpose This study focused on the cross-cultural equivalence and psychometric testing of the Arabic version of the Positive Thinking Skills Scale (A-PTSS) among 100 FGMEI. Methods Content/face validity of the measure was conducted. Internal consistency, homogeneity, dimensionality and construct validity were assessed. Results Cronbach's alpha for (A-PTSS) was .89. Factor extraction generated only one factor, which is consistent with the English version. The A-PTSS total score had a strong positive correlation with the positive cognition scores (r = .42, p < .001), the total resourcefulness scores (r = .39, p < .001), and with the total generalized anxiety scores (r = −.42, p < .001), thereby suggesting construct validity. Conclusion This scale has the potential to become a useful screening tool for depressive cognitions among FGMEI.

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Background: Postpartum perineal pain is a distressing complaint affecting more than one fifth of women worldwide for about 10 days after normal vaginal delivery. It is always a nuisance to the new mother and can limit her mobility and quality of life which could have a negative impact on mother's adaptation to her new role. Aim: Evaluate the effect of acupressure applied to BL23 points versus crushed ice application on postpartum perineal pain intensity. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used. A convenient sample of 100 postpartum women was recruited. Three tools of data collection were used: (1) basic data structured interview schedule (2) Visual analog scale (VAS). (3) A modified version of Chamber Price pain rating scale (CPPRS). Results: The study results revealed that there was no significant difference found between the acupressure and crushed ice pack groups in relation to perineal pain intensity immediately after interventions p= 0.106, while 1 hour after interventions the pain scores of the acupressure group were significantly lower compared to the crushed ice pack group p= 0.040. Conclusion:The severity of perineal pain decreased in both groups, but the effect of acupressure was superior on perineal pain reduction for a long term basis. Recommendations: Maternity nurse should incorporate acupressure and ice application as non-pharmacological interventions in their nursing care of postpartum women with perineal pain.

Afterpains are high prevalent complaints. They lead to neuro-hormonal stress responses. Hoku point massage is used to relieve afterpains. Objective: determine the effect of Hoku point massage on postpartum afterpains intensity among multiparous women. Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental design was conducted at El-Shatby Maternity Hospital. A purposive sample of 100 women who were meeting the inclusion criteria. The control group was receiving routine hospital care and the experimental group was receiving Hoku point massage. Results: statistically significant difference was found between the control and experimental group regarding socio-demographic and reproductive data as well as physiological stability, as evidenced by vital signs,  while there was a highly statically significant difference between the control and experimental groups in the favor of Hoku point massage. Conclusions and recommendations: Hoku point massage was effective in the reduction of postpartum afterpains intensity. multiparous women who receive Hoku point massage showed observable behaviors indicating less afterpains intensity than those who do not receive it. Researchers recommended that strict protocols should be established in maternity care units for a comprehensive and routine assessment of afterpains. Further studies should be conducted to verify the findings of this study.

Background: Despite the availability of highly efficient contraception, approximately one third of all pregnancies in the world are still unintended. These pregnancies may be associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality; particularly in areas where safe abortion is inaccessible or where quality obstetric services are unavailable for those women continuing a pregnancy to term. Every year, 210 million women around the world become pregnant. Of these, 80 million pregnancies are unplanned. Out of these, 46 million pregnancies are terminated each year, and 19 million are ended with unsafe abortion. More than 97% of unsafe abortions occur in developing nations. Most of these results are from nonuse of contraception or from noticeable contraceptive failure, all of which may be avoided by the use of emergency contraception methods. Aim of the study: The present study aimed to determine the effect of jigsaw cooperative learning strategy (independent variable on obstetric nurses' knowledge and information retention (dependent variable) of emergency contraceptive methods. Methods A quasi experimental research design was used in this study. This study was carried out at