Background: Patient safety (PS) has been identified as a significant healthcare challenge. A good safety attitude helps healthcare workers (HCWs) to decrease medical errors.Aim: This study aimed to assess the PS attitude and identify its determinants among HCWs.Setting: This study was conducted in Sharqia Governorate at different levels of health care.Methods: This was a comparative cross-sectional study that involved240 HCWs selected after using a multistage cluster sampling technique from Sharqia Governorate.In ordertto assess the respondents’ attitudes towards PS, the modified Chinese Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (CSAQ) was used.Results: The scale with the highest percentage of positive responses, on average, was safety climate (49.59%). The study found a statistically significant association between the level of health care and mean scores of ‘teamwork climate, perception of management, job satisfaction, working conditions, and stress recognition’ and the overall CSAQ score. In regression analysis, the highest degree of education and job type were significant predictors of PS attitude among the HCWs under study (p = 0.031 and 0.011, respectively).Conclusion: According to the study’s findings, PS is low among HCWs in both healthcare units and hospitals, with a significantly higher score among hospital workers than among primary care workers. All PS composites need improvement starting with regular assessment of PS culture along with continuous monitoring.

Background: Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPIs) are major public health problems, mainly affecting school children. One of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations is to control the transmission of IPIs and the modification of possible risk factors. Objectives: To estimate the frequency and risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections among primary school children in Al Qurain district, Sharkia Governorate. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 primary school children. Participants' data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, behavioral health habits, and complaints assessment questions were collected via semi-structured questionnaire. Stool samples were collected from students by the aid of their mothers and examined in the family medicine center. Results: The study revealed that one third (35%) of studied children had a parasitic infection. The highest percentage (44.4%) of infected children had E.histolytica.Children aged 9-12 years, with low mothers' and fathers' education, large family size, and low social class are more likely to had IPIs. The study found a statistically significant association between all behavioral health habits, all clinical manifestations, and parasitic infection. Conclusion: The results of the study reflect a relatively high prevalence rate of parasitic infections demands improved health education on regular hand washing, usage of toilet paper, washing fruits and vegetables, not eating outdoors, and avoid walking barefoot.

BACKGROUND: Vaccine hesitancy is a worldwide issue. To intensify our efforts to find a solution to this problem, we need to comprehend its magnitude and underlying causes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of influenza vaccine hesitancy and the reasons for it among healthcare workers (HCWs) and mothers of preschool children attending Zagazig Maternal and Child Healthcare (MCH) Center, Sharqia Governorate. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Zagazig MCH Center involving 77 HCWs and 210 mothers of preschool children. Two validated questionnaires (one for HCWs and one for mothers of preschool children) were used to collect data on hesitancy to influenza vaccine. Data analysis perfomed using SPSS v 25.0. For quantitative variables, statistical significance was determined using t -test, whereas Chi-square test was employed for quantitative variables. Poisson regression model was used to determine the independent predictors of influenza vaccine hesitancy. P < 0.05 was used as a level of statistical significance. RESULTS: The prevalence of hesitancy to the influenza vaccine was 46.8% among HCWs and 54.3% among mothers of preschool children. Fear of side effects (42.9%) and doubt in the usefulness of the vaccine (42.1%) were the most frequent barriers. Hesitancy was significantly more prevalent in the negative-attitude HCWs (62.0%) than positive-attitude HCWs (18.5%). According to Poisson regression analysis, the age of the index child, the mothers' source of information, and the frequency of vaccination were the critical indicators of influenza vaccine hesitancy in the studied mothers. CONCLUSION: Influenza vaccine hesitancy among the studied sample is high (46.8% among HCWs, and 54.3% among mothers of preschool children). Periodic health education campaigns to increase awareness and change the negative attitude about the influenza vaccine are recommended.

Background: Egyptian women value contraceptive methods for their effectiveness against pregnancy.Objective: This study aimed to determine the usage and side effects of oral contraceptive pills among the target group. Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 350 women from family health centers and units in Abo Hammad District, Sharkia Governorate. Data were collected through a questionnaire Results: Majority (81.1%) of the studied group used combined pills The most frequent side effects found among them were depression, breast pain & inflammation, weight gain and abnormal vaginal secretions (63.7%, 57.7%, 56.6% & 56.3% respectively). ConclusionThe present study revealed that prevalence of pills usage among 350 studied females in Abo Hammad District, Sharkia Governorate was 62.9%. The prevalence of combined pills was 81.1% and Mini pills was 18.9%.

Background: client's satisfaction is a measure of the extent to which clients are trustworthy with the health care which they received. Pregnant women's satisfaction is considered a performance indicator in antenatal care (ANC) quality evaluation. Objectives: To assess clients' satisfaction regarding antenatal health care services provided at the primary health care level in Sharkia governorates, Egypt. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted on 765 pregnant women. Through a multistage cluster sampling technique, four health facilities were selected to represent Sharkia governorate. Participants' data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, numbers of their antenatal visits and questions to assess the satisfaction about the quality of antenatal care were collected via semistructured questionnaire.Results: The study revealed that out of the total participants, overall satisfied with ANC services were 288 (37.6%). The most common specific component of ANC that had good-satisfaction by the respondents was tetanus vaccine availability (100%). Shortage of referral requirements were the commonest causes of dissatisfaction. Clients who were urban residents, who had middle & high social class and who have ≥2 previous antenatal care visits were more likely to have the satisfaction in ANC services. Conclusion:The results of the study reflect multiple pitfalls in the different components of the ANC services, so special attention must be given for increasing resources to improve the quality of ANC services in the governorate.