Psychometrics of the autonomy and relatedness inventory in persons with type 2 diabetes.

Background: Social support is essential for the self-management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); no specific measure of the quality of social support has been designed and tested for people with T2DM. Having a validated questionnaire that is culturally and linguistically appropriate in this field would nurture research in this area and contribute to better patient health outcomes.

Aims: This study investigated the psychometric features of the Autonomy in Relatedness Inventory (ARI) among individuals with T2DM in Jordan.

The influence of family in children's feeding difficulties: an integrative review.

Background: Feeding difficulties, such as limited appetite, selective eating, and food phobia, affect caregivers' ability to provide adequate nutrition to children. These issues impact 25%-40% of non-neurodivergent children and up 80% of neurodivergent children.

Aim: This review examines how family involvement influences the improvement, worsening, or maintenance of feeding difficulties in neurodivergent and non-neurodivergent preschool and school-age children.

The mediating role of professional identity in the relationship between gender misconceptions and occupational stigma among male nursing students.

Background: Male nursing students often face unique challenges related to their professional identity, stigma associated with the nursing profession, and gender-related misconceptions. These factors can influence their academic and career development. Understanding these elements is crucial for improving the support systems and educational environments for male nursing students.

Psychometric validation and cultural adaptation of the family-centered care Questionnaire-Revised for use among nurses in Saudi Arabia.

Background/purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties and cultural adaptation of the Family-centered Care Questionnaire-Revised (FCCQ-R) for use by nurses in Saudi Arabia. The FCCQ-R assesses health care professionals' perceptions and practices of family-centered care (FCC), a model that emphasizes the active involvement of families in pediatric health care. Although family-centered care is widely used worldwide, its implementation varies in different cultural contexts, highlighting the need for a validated measurement tool tailored to non-Western healthcare settings.

The mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between resilience and workplace violence competence among nursing students.

Background: Nursing students encounter workplace violence during clinical practice, which poses challenges to their resilience and competence in managing such situations. Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in how students navigate these challenges, potentially mediating the relationship between resilience and workplace violence competence.

Aim: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between resilience and the competence to manage workplace violence among nursing students.

Psychiatric Nurses' Compassion Fatigue, Moral Commitment, Workplace Civility, and Missed Nursing Care: The Mediating Role of Practice Environment.

To the best of our knowledge, this study was the first to explore the moral commitment and workplace civility of psychiatric nurses working in a Middle Eastern country, as well as the mediating role of the practice environment in the associations between compassion fatigue, moral commitment, workplace civility, and missed nursing care. This cross-sectional and correlational study consecutively recruited psychiatric nurses (n = 207) from three government-owned mental health centers in Saudi Arabia. Five standardised scales were used to collect data from June to November 2024.

Examining the relationship between nursing staff demographics, work characteristics, and toxic leadership in Saudi Arabia: a cross-section approach.

Background: Toxic leadership contributes significantly to nursing turnover and workplace dissatisfaction in healthcare settings. Understanding what drives nurses' toxic leadership is critical in formulating interventions that improve workplace conditions and foster a healthier work environment. This study examined the relationship between demographics, work characteristics, and perceived toxic leadership among nurses in working in healthcare settings in Saudi Arabia.

The moderating effects of nurses' characteristics on the perceptions and practices of family-centered care for chronically ill children and their families in Saudi Arabia.

Background/purpose: Nurses play a vital role in providing effective family-centered care (FCC) to enhance the quality of healthcare for children with chronic illnesses and increase family satisfaction. This study aimed to investigate nurses' perceptions and practices of FCC for children with chronic illnesses, and how nursing characteristics influence this relationship.

Method: This multicenter cross-sectional study involved a convenience sample of 405 nurses, each with at least six months of experience caring for chronically ill children, infants, and toddlers in Saudi Arabia.

Burnout Among Primary Healthcare Nurses: A Study of Association With Depression, Anxiety and Self-Efficacy.

Burnout is a significant issue among healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, due to high workloads and emotional demands. However, limited research has explored burnout among primary healthcare nurses in Saudi Arabia, who play a vital role in healthcare delivery. This study aims to address this gap by investigating burnout levels and their association with anxiety, depression and self-efficacy among primary healthcare nurses.

Relationship Between Vitamin D Insufficiency and Anemia in Older Adults: An Approach Considering Clinical Aspects and Food Insecurity.

Background/objectives: Studies have shown a high prevalence of anemia and vitamin D insufficiency in older adults, and the literature suggests a relationship between these two conditions, as vitamin D insufficiency may impair erythrocyte synthesis. Food insecurity refers to the lack of regular access to sufficient and nutritious food, which can directly affect health by worsening conditions such as anemia and vitamin D insufficiency. This study evaluated the association between vitamin D insufficiency and anemia in older adults.

Perceptions and Interest in Lung Cancer Screening by Smoking Status: A Cross-Sectional Study of HINTS 6 (2022).

Background: Lung cancer screening guidelines prioritize individuals with a history of smoking due to their higher risk of the disease.

Methods: Our study examines the awareness and interest in low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening among different smoking statuses using data from the National Cancer Institute's Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 6 (2022). We analyzed data from HINTS 6, including 3915 participants on smoking status, LDCT screening, and telehealth use.

Dietary Patterns among Smokers and Non-Smokers: Findings from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017-2018.

Diet behavior and nutrition are critical for maintaining health and improving quality of life. Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Poor dietary choices, such as excessively frequenting restaurants, consuming ready-to-eat foods from grocery stores, and ingesting ultra-processed foods (like frozen meals and pizzas), can adversely impact health.

Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period: evidence from a cross-sectional study.

Background: The ongoing global crisis of Higher Education (HE) institutions during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period has increased the likelihood of enduring psychological stressors for staff. This study aimed to identify factors associated with job insecurity, burnout, psychological distress and coping amongst staff working at HE institutions globally.

Methods: An anonymous cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 with staff at HE institutions across 16 countries.

A Pilot Study on Dietary Choices at Universities: Vending Machines, Canteens, and Lunch from Home.

Commercial environments and food acquisition methods significantly shape dietary practices and impact health. This study assesses dietary choices among Portuguese university students regarding vending machines, canteens, and lunches from home. It also evaluates their use of the university canteen and their tendency to bring lunch from home.

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the relationship of obesity with diabetes among the general community of Pakistan.

This study sought to evaluate the influence of knowledge, attitude, and practices assessment on diabetes related to obesity in Pakistani society. Data was collected both through door to door and online survey approaches from 518 participants by using a pre-validated questionnaire. A total of 15.

Sociodemographic determinants of depression, anxiety, and stress immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study among university students in Saudi Arabia.

Background: The public health measures taken in educational institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic had complex influences on students' mental health. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic among students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among Qassim University students in Saudi Arabia.

Menstruation among In-School Adolescent Girls and Its Literacy and Practices in Nigeria: A Systematic Review.

Menstruation is a natural occurrence marked by the periodic release of endometrial cells within the uterine lining from the female genital area. Menstruation knowledge remains highly essential for young adolescents. Inadequate awareness and understanding of menstruation have far-reaching consequences on the overall wellbeing and health outcomes of young adults worldwide.

Predisposing Factors of Nosocomial Infections in Hospitalized Patients in the United Kingdom: Systematic Review.

Background: Nosocomial infections are infections incubating or not present at the time of admission to a hospital and manifest 48 hours after hospital admission. The specific factors contributing to the risk of infection during hospitalization remain unclear, particularly for the hospitalized population of the United Kingdom.

Objective: The aim of this systematic literature review was to explore the risk factors of nosocomial infections in hospitalized adult patients in the United Kingdom.

Patient-physician communication in intercultural settings: An integrative review.

Background: Intercultural communication between physicians and patients is a prominent challenge faced by health sectors. This integrative review aims to explore and summarize the current literature examining the cultural factors impacting the communication experience of patients and physicians in healthcare settings and provide an evidence-based solution.

Methods: We used Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) approach to conduct this integrated review of the literature.

Diabetes education self-management intervention in improving self-efficacy for people with type 2 diabetes in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: A systematic review.

Aims: This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of diabetes education self-management intervention for improving self-efficacy for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Methods: The Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology was applied to conduct a systematic review of type 2 diabetes interventions published from 2012 to 2022. This involved searching major databases, including Ovid, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, with specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Sustainable transformation agenda for enhanced global food and nutrition security: a narrative review.

The world's population is currently growing at an exponential rate, which is estimated to be over 8 billion inhabitants as reported by United Nations on November 15, 2022. According to FAO, 870 million people out of this population do not have enough food to eat, with the vast majority of hungry people (98%) living in developing countries, where almost 15% of the population is undernourished. Furthermore, the world's population is estimated to come to 9 billion by 2050, which would incur severe food scarcity and would seriously hamper global food security.

Patients' Perceptions of Safety in Primary Healthcare Settings: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia.

This study assessed patients' perceptions of safety and experiences in primary healthcare in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. Between July and September 2022, 730 patients from primary healthcare centers were surveyed using a multi-staged cluster random sampling approach. The Patient-Reported Experiences and Outcomes of Safety in Primary Care (PREOS-PC) questionnaire was used to measure patients' perceived safety and experience in primary healthcare settings within the past year.

Challenges of having a child with congenital anomalies in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative exploration of mothers' experience.

Background: Congenital anomalies in children lead to morbidity, mortality, or lifelong disabilities. Mothers of children with congenital anomalies face considerable obstacles in parenting their children because of their lack of knowledge about such health conditions, lack of family support, and lack of health, rehabilitation, and social care support. In Saudi Arabia, less attention are given to researching this important issue.

The psychological experience of nursing students in their internship year during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

The COVID-19 pandemic produced challenges and troubling issues in Saudi Arabia and worldwide. During the height of the pandemic, the psychological status of nursing students was complicated by challenges that affected their educational future. We used qualitative approach to explore the psychological status of 20 Saudi nursing students from Nursing College in their internship program during the COVID-19 pandemic by investigating their perceptions, experiences, and challenges.

Emergency Medical Service Response Time for Road Traffic Accidents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Analysis of National Data (2016-2020).

Despite preventive measures and initiatives, road traffic accidents are on the rise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to investigate the emergency medical service unit's response to RTA by socio-demographic and accident-related variables in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This retrospective survey included Saudi Red Crescent Authority data on road traffic accidents between 2016 and 2020.