BackgroundBiobanks have become a powerful tool that fosters biomedical research. The success of biobanks depends upon people’s perception and willingness to donate their samples for research. This is the first biorepository in Egypt, hence, little is known about the beliefs and attitudes of parents toward participation.AimTo investigate the level of willingness of Egyptians to donate samples of their children and themselves for research and the different factors influencing participation.Materials and methodsA structured questionnaire was designed covering multiple items expected to affect the enrollment decision. This was conducted in-person, and data collected included demographic data, socioeconomic, and educational level. In addition, in the case of refusal, participants were asked about reasons behind their decision.ResultsOnly about 3.1% of patients have not been enrolled in the project, and 0.3% have withdrawn. Three demographic factors were found having disparate trends in the decision-making process to participate or not: father’s education (p = 0.0001), mother’s education (p = 0.0001), and father’s age (p = 0.034).ConclusionEgyptian parents were willing to donate their samples as well as their children’s samples in our research biorepository. The idea of participation was presented in an interview during which the consent form was explained in a comprehensive transparent way allowing participants the right to refuse or withdraw at any time. Still, different communication approaches are needed with older, more highly educated parents to encourage them to participate.

Context: Testicular cancer is the most common form of urogenital cancers among young men aged between 20–40 years. The incidence of testicular cancer is rapidly increasing. It is highly curable when detected and treated early.   Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of intervention guidelines on preventive behaviors among nursing males' students. Methods: A quasi-experimental study conducted at the technical institute of Beni-Suef university through the academic year (2018-2019). A convenient sample of (250) student male nurses have included in this study. Tools of data collection were a self-administrated questionnaire; Champion Health Belief Model Scale; testicular self-examination checklist, and student follow up card. Results: The current study revealed a mean age of students was 18.45 ± 1.65. The study showed that there was a significant increase in the mean score of satisfactory knowledge about testicular cancer and its preventive behaviors during follow up post-application of the intervention guideline at (p=0.001). Furthermore, an improvement in the testicular self-examination practices at post-intervention and follow (p=0.001). A statistically significant correlation revealed between the student nurses knowledge, practice, and preventive health believes and behaviors. Conclusion: The study concluded that intervention guideline designed based on the health belief model has a positive effect on promoting testicular cancer-preventive behaviors of student male nurses by improving their knowledge, practices, and health beliefs and behaviors. The study recommended dissemination of intervention guidelines among males at a different stage of life started from adolescents to reduce the risk of testicular cancer and its consequences on males reproductive health. Integrate the concept of TSE as a screening procedure for early detection of testicular cancer and other testicular disorders into the undergraduate curriculum of nursing faculties. Further research required to investigate barriers influencing the practice of testicular self-examination among Egyptian males.

Background: Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is an extremely problematic form of physical violence endured by newborn infants. It is resulting in brain trauma and probably eventual neurological squeals. Despite its danger, it can be prevented by improving the mothers' performance, which includes their knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding prevention of SBS in a very simple way. Aim: evaluate the effect of an educational guideline program on mothers' performance regarding shaken baby syndrome prevention. Design: A quasi experimental design was utilized. Sample: A purposive sample of 150 mothers who confessed to inpatient and outpatient pediatric and obstetric departments at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Tool of data collection: three tools were utilized: Tool 1: mothers' interviewing questionnaire for Sociodemographic characteristics. Tool 2: mothers' knowledge about SBS. Tool 3: adopted mothers' beliefs and attitudes regarding Shaking Baby Syndrome prevention sheet (pre/post and follow up tests). Results: Increased Percentage distribution of total mothers' performance (knowledge, attitudes and beliefs) after educational guideline program implementation regarding shaken baby syndrome prevention. Conclusion: Mothers' performance regarding the prevention of shaking baby syndrome improved after implementation of the educational guideline program. Recommendation: Routinely services awareness to avoid shaking baby syndrome in all counseling programs for new mothers' preparation and provide them with brochures on how to deal with an angry infant especially throughout the first months of life.

No abstract

No abstract

No abstract

No abstract