Drug abuse is a worldwide serious health problem. Peer education is an effective method in preventing risky behaviors and educating teens about drug abuse. Aim of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of peer education intervention to promote drug abuse prevention among secondary schools students. Methods: a quasi-experimental research design was used. A multi-stage random sample selection of six secondary schools affiliated to the Ministry of Education and Technical Education was utilized. A convenience sample of 1200 students was selected from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades of the selected schools at Shebin El kom, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Instruments: (1) Sociodemographic data questionnaire; (2) Basic knowledge of students about drug abuse questionnaire; (3) Attitudes of the students toward drug abuse prevention assessment questionnaire and; (4) Self-efficacy of students about drug abuse prevention questionnaire. Results: the mean age of the studied students in both study and control groups were (16.14 ± 1.08 &15.96 ± 1.01) respectively. There were statistically significant differences between study and control group in the total mean score of knowledge about drug abuse post intervention (12.39 ±1.72 & 6.88 ± 1.35; P value .000) compared to pre-intervention (6.95 ± 2.14 & 6.72 ± 2.19; P 0 .535). There was a statistically significant difference between study and control group regarding students' attitudes toward drug abuse post intervention (160.98 ± 11.72 & 75.55 ± 13.35; P 0.000) compared to pre-intervention (77.53 ± 12.14 & 75.89 ± 11.19; P 0.735). Finally, there was a statistically significant difference between study and control group regarding students' self efficacy about drug abuse prevention post intervention (11.84 ± 1.92 & 8.18 ± 1.55; P 0.000) compared to pre-intervention (8.89 ± 3.14 & 7.99 ± 1.92; P 0.598). Conclusions: the findings of the current study suggest that peer education intervention has a positive effect and significantly enhances knowledge, self-efficacy and attitudes of secondary school students toward drug abuse. Recommendation: Peer education intervention as a school-based prevention programs is an appropriate model to be implemented for drug abuse prevention among school students.
Background: Obesity and overweight are among the fastest growing health issues for children and adolescents, creating health problems later in life and producing an economic burden on the health systems. Unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle among adolescents is considered as a risk factor for nutrition-related diseases in adulthood. Educational intervention for change in the behavioral for school adolescents can help to develop a better understanding and consumption of the proper food. Aim: To examine the effectiveness of school-based dietary intervention on healthy eating habits and physical activity among adolescences in a rural area. Design: A quasi experimental (pre/post-test) design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at Tala City and Zenara Village at Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Sample: A convenience sample of 347 secondary school adolescent students was selected. The selected schools were located in the rural areas of Menoufia Governorate, Egypt.
Background: Prolonged mechanical ventilation is associated with negative clinical outcomes that increased risk of mortality and morbidity including weaning failure. Using of indices that combining objective and subjective endpoints predicting weaning outcomes can diminish the risk of weaning failure and complications associated with morbidity, such as re intubation. Aim: To compare the Burns Weaning Assessment Program (BWAP) and the Integrative Weaning Index (IWI) as predictors of weaning outcomes. Design: A comparative study design was utilized.
Background:The ABCDE bundle incorporates Awakening and Breathing Coordination, Delirium monitoring/management, and Early exercise/mobility to optimizing patient outcomes such as reduce duration of mechanical ventilation, ICU length of stay and improve hemodynamic status. Aim of the study: was to examine the effect of ABCDE bundle on selected clinical outcomes among mechanically ventilated patients. Setting:The study was conducted at Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Menoufia University Hospital. Sample: A convenient sample of 100 mechanically ventilated patients who were admitted to SICU. Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Tools: (1) A Semi Structured Demographic Questionnaire, and (2) Cardiorespiratory Parameters questionnaire. Results: there was a highly statistically significant decrease in the mean score of ventilator free days of the study group compared with the control group (6.10 ± 1.77) (4.70 ± 1.53) respectively (p<0 .002) post intervention. The mean ICU length of stay decreased in the study group compared to the control group post intervention (10.00 ± 2.67 and 14.70 ± 3.72) (p< 0 .001). Additionally there was a statistically significant difference in the mean values of hemodynamic and oxygenation parameters (MAP, HR, CVP RR, PaO 2, PH, PaCO 2 and S a O 2 ) post intervention. Conclusion: ABCDE bundle intervention improved selected clinical outcomes among mechanically ventilated patients. Recommendation: Implementation of the ABCDE bundle as a routine nursing practice in the intensive care unit.
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