Introduction Obesity is a worldwide concern. It is associated with morbidity such as dyslipidemia and liver disease. Childhood obesity has dramatically increased, particularly in the Gulf region. We aim to assess the prevalence of dyslipidemia and fatty liver disease (FLD) in overweight and obese children and analyze the association between different anthropometric measures with dyslipidemia and fatty liver disease. Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted on children referred with obesity. BMI percentiles were plotted and standardized waist circumference (WC) was generated. Family history of metabolic syndrome was recorded. Fasting lipid, liver transaminases, and ultrasound scans (US) for those with elevated enzymes were performed. Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative parameters. Results 216 participants were recruited. Mean ± SD age was 10.58 ± 2.996 years. 55.3% had dyslipidemia; 11.7% had high cholesterol, 28.6% high triglyceride, 32.7% high LDL, and 18.0% low HDL. 51 (84%) had either elevated transaminases. All had liver US, and 43 had FLD. WC was strongly associated with dyslipidemia and FLD (P=0.04  and  0.003). Conclusion Dyslipidemia is common in overweight, obese children. FLD is prevalent in those with elevated liver transaminases. WC is an easy tool that can be utilized to screen for dyslipidemia and FLD in overweight and obese children.

Background: Incidence of obesity in children is increasing worldwide. Healthy eating and exercise are the major components of a healthy life style in the community. Objective: we aim to assess the knowledge of healthy eating and exercise in children of varying weight and to explore the correlation between knowledge and bodyweight. Method: School children are invited to fill in a 2 questions quiz about healthy life style. BMI is calculated and children are classified into obese, overweight, normal and underweight. Answers are scored and results compared for different categories of the BMI. Results: 445 children participated. Age range (mean) was 7 -13 (10) years. 67 were obese, 59 overweight, 237 normal weight and 34 were underweight. In the food question, 22%, 20%, 23% 15% of obese, overweight, underweight and normal weight children respectively gave wrong answers compared to 17.5%, 15% and 14.7%, 13.3% for the exercise question. Neither of the results was statistically significant. Boys are more knowledgeable about exercise than girls (P = 0.03). Conclusion: There is no difference in the level of knowledge about healthy eating and exercise among children with varying body weights. Tackling children behavior and attitude towards food and exercise is as important as improving their knowledge.

In the fight against the unique and potentially lethal Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, nurses are at the forefront of the medical community. Inadequate information and inappropriate attitudes among nurses can directly impact behaviors, resulting in poor infection control and disease spread. Aim of the research: This research aimed to compare the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 and the observed difficulties toward infection control between nurses in Family Health Center sand hospitals.

Background and objective: Sexually Transmitted Diseases are a major health problem that affects mostly young people. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of providing educational sessions about Sexually Transmitted Diseases on knowledge and attitude of secondary school students. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used in carrying out the study. The study was conducted at four governmental public secondary schools in Zagazig City, 367 secondary school students from the previously mentioned settings were included in the study. Two tools were used to collect necessary data: Tools (I): An interview questionnaire sheet; It was consisted of two parts: Part (A) entailed questions pertaining to socio demographic characteristics of the students, while part (B) included questions regarding student's knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases. Tool (II): It was intended to assess student's attitude toward sexually transmitted diseases. Results: Pre, post and follow up students' knowledge and attitude tests after sessions implementation revealed highly statistically significant improvement in students' knowledge and attitudes (p < .001), which justified the research hypothesis. Conclusions: The educational sessions significantly brought out improvements in the knowledge and attitudes of adolescent students regarding sexually transmitted diseases. The study recommended an educational program about all types of sexually transmitted diseases to be included into the secondary school curriculum and media enlightenment campaigns about these diseases should also be emphasized.

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Background: Sexual harassment is an alarming trend that has increased in recent years in Egypt.The aim of this research was to evaluate the level of knowledge and experience of sexual harassment among Zagazig University female students. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out. Setting: The research was conducted in the College of Commerce, veterinary College and the College of Nursing, Zagazig University/Egypt. Simple random sample of 968 students was surveyed between beginnings of October 2020 to end of February 2021. The study tools were Tool I. A selfadministered questionnaire, it was used to record socio-demographic characteristics, questions to assess the prevalence of past exposures to sexual harassment and their frequencies, moreover, items covering all forms of sexual harassment, location, whom to blame for harassment, impacts, response to sexual harassment, reasons for not asking help from the police force and causes for harassing a female. Tool II. Questions intended to assess females' awareness about sexual harassment. Results: The prevalence of sexual harassment among students was 87.7% and they were exposed to all different forms of harassment, staring or leering 439 (51.7%) having the highest form. Transports have the highest location 553(65.1%) and the highest impact of sexual harassment was feeling stressed and confused 464 (54.7%). As well, the major harassment response chosen was keeping silence 500 (51.7%). Furthermore, the reasons for harassing a female were weakness of religious faith 658 (68.0%). Additionally, 69.7% of subjects are having poor knowledge level on definition, forms, and correct dealing measures with the offender doing harassment and laws in Egypt. Conclusion:The prevalence of sexual harassment among students was high. Additionally, the prevalence of knowledge among subjects was very low regarding SH. Recommendations. The researchers recommend that Egypt support anti-harassment awareness program aimed at female university students in particular, as well as remedial actions and legislation against sexual harassment.

Migraine is the world's seventh most significant cause of disability-adjusted-life in people aged between 18 and 55 years. The aim of this study was to assess migraine knowledge, lifestyle habits, and disability level among medical and non-medical students. Research design: A descriptive, cross sectional design was used. Setting: The research was conducted in the selected faculties at Zagazig University, Egypt. Subjects: The study included 965 students; 510 medical and 455 nonmedical students. Tools: Students filled in a questionnaire focusing on demographics, medical history, the diagnosis of migraine was made according to the International Headache Society criteria, manifestations of migraine, knowledge about migraine, knowledge about factors increasing, relieving and preventing the pain, Migraine Disability Assessment Test, and Lifestyle variables were enquired. Results: The results showed that 82.5% of medical students suffered from migraine compared to 91.2% of non-medical ones. Moreover, 84.3 % of the medical group and 56.7% of the non-medical group had satisfactory knowledge about migraine. Additionally, 71.7% of the medical group and 66.5% of the non-medical group had mild disability, while only, 5% and 3.1% respectively had no disability. As well, 46.1% of the medical group and 40.9% of the non-medical group had high life style habits, which was moderate for 38.2%and 37.6% of both groups respectively. Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of migraine in the studied students' university. Moreover, the majority of the medical group and more than half of the non-medical group had satisfactory knowledge about migraine. Furthermore, less than three quarters of the medical group compared to two thirds of the non-medical group had mild disability. As well, about three quarters of the medical group and two thirds of the non-medical group had mild disability. While, less than half of medical students compared to almost two fifths of non-medical ones had high lifestyle habits and there is a positive correlation between total knowledge and total disability and total lifestyle among medical and non-medical students. Recommendations: Early screening and diagnosis of migraine and adequate management can be beneficial for students to reduce the burden of migraine and consequently enhance their academic performance.

Background: annually, home accidents are the major reason for causing millions of children's permanent disabling. The study aim to evaluate the effect of educational interventions regarding home accidents among children under age of six on mothers in rural areas. Research Design: A quasi-experimental design was used. Setting: The present study was conducted at Shaybah, Zagazig City, Sharkia Governorate. Subjects: 119 mothers were recruited from the previous location. The present study included three tools: Tool I. A questionnaire sheet of two parts, personal characteristics of the mothers and mother's information about home accidents between children. Tool II. An observational checklist used to determine self-reported mothers practices regarding first aid of home accidents. Tool III. It is intended to assess the mothers' attitudes regarding preventing child injuries in the home. Results: The total satisfactory knowledge was increased from 16% in pre-intervention to 99.2% immediately post-intervention. The whole adequate practice increased from 16.8% in pre-intervention to 89.1% at post-intervention. Additionally, highly statistically significant differences between mothers to their total attitude toward home accident prevention throughout intervention phases (p<0.001). Conclusion: Current research results provided evidence that after applying the educational intervention among mothers with children less than six years in rural areas, improved their knowledge, and practice about home accidents for all changes (p<0.001). Recommendations: Mothers should receive supportive techniques and strategies if their children are under the age of six.