Browsing Sigma International Nursing Research Congress by Level of Evidence "Cross-Sectional"
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Attitudes of health professions' students toward older adults
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016: Purpose: Across the world, the population of older adults is growing exponentially. This growing population will not only tax each socio-economic ... -
Common perinatal mental disorders in Rwanda: A challenge for nursing education and practice
(2016-07-13)Purpose: Common perinatal mental disorders (CPMDs) in women (depression and anxiety) are recognized as a significant public health concern globally but often undiagnosed and thus untreated (WHO, 2008; Rahaman, Fisher, Bower ... -
Complementary medicine and spirituality: Practices to attain and maintain health among Indian immigrants
(2017-07-21)Purpose: About five percent of immigrants to the United States are from India (Zong, Jie & Batalova, 2015). The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are quite common among Indians and upon migration ... -
A description of motivation and medication-taking behaviors toward Sheng-Hwa-Tang
(2012-9-12)Purpose: Sheng-Hwa-Tang is used to cultivate blood, activate circulation, and "clean blood" for post-partum women in Chinese society. Since its frequent use and valued efficacy in Chinese post-partum care, it's hard to ... -
Determinants of breast cancer screening in Arab American women: A comparative, cross-sectional study
This study highlights the significance of knowledge, culture and religion in preventive health and breast cancer screening in Arab American women, an ethnic minority with very low screening rates. Healthcare professionals ... -
Differences between Chinese and American women and their experience of stress urinary incontinence in pregnancy
(2017-07-06)The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of severity of stress urinary incontinence during pregnancy, its prevalence and associated risk factors, acceptance of treatment options and its effect on quality of life. -
Disaster preparedness of mothers raising preschool children: Lessons from the great East Japan earthquake
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which mothers raising preschool children in disaster areas are prepared for disasters and to identify factors ... -
Disparities in self-rated health among Chinese immigrants: Exploring inequality identities
(2017-07-25)This study investigated the degree to which self-rated health varies by gender, age, socioeconomic status, acculturation, stress and discrimination, and social position among U.S. Chinese immigrants. Results revealed Chinese ... -
Do nurses' intrapersonal characteristics influence work performance and caring behaviors?
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016: Purpose: Quality and safety of patient care is non-negotiable in healthcare. international studies recognize the link between nurses' work performance and the educational ... -
Evaluation of musculoskeletal pain among nurses
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Thursday, July 25, 2013: Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of pain related to musculoskeletal system among nurses. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, musculoskeletal pain ... -
An evaluation of perceived quality of care between insured and uninsured patients in Ghana's hospitals
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: The introduction of social health insurance in Ghana in 2003 has resulted in tremendous increase in utilization of health services. However, concerns are being raised ... -
Evaluation of the instructional design of high-fidelity simulation by the third year undergraduate nursing students
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016: Purpose: Simulation as a learning strategy integrates clinical skills, content knowledge, teamwork, inter-professional communication, physical assessment, nursing therapeutics ... -
Experiences of preceptors in dedicated education units in the public hospital environment
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014: Purpose: To provide data on which to develop a method to evaluate experiences of preceptors of nursing students on a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU)/Traditional Nursing Unit ... -
Factors affecting the BODE Index of Thai older adults with COPD
(2014-11-17)Rationale: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore factors attribute to the severity of COPD among older adults with COPD in southern part of Thailand. Methods: This study was conducted with 105 older adults ... -
Factors associated with intermittent and light smoking among Korean adolescents
(2017-06-05)Purpose: Smoking in adolescence is a risk factor of lung cancer and death from cardio-cerebral vascular disease in adulthood; in the short term, it can also be associated with adolescents’ poor psychological heath ... -
Factors associated with physical activity in kindergarten children
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: Reversing obesity is an urgent public health need for children: worldwide, in 2011 more than 40 million children under the age of five were overweight 1. Increasing ... -
Factors associated with the successful implementation of telehealth in a retail health clinic
(2017-07-25)Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to identify the factors that influence adoption of telehealth in a retail health clinic setting. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed to address project aims. Nurse ... -
Factors influencing chronic mental illness patients' psychological well being and suicidal ideation
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to exam the factors influencing chronic mental illness patients' psychological well-being and suicidal ideation. Methods: There were 59 ... -
Factors related to pediculosis capitis in children at Catholic Elementary School of Oekabiti, Kupang District
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of the study was to analyze the factors (age, knowledge of children , personal hygiene, and resident density in the houses) that influence the occurrence ... -
Fear of cancer recurrence: Experiences and related factors in early stage lung cancer patients
(2017-06-07)Background: In recent years, early lung cancer became the most common cancer in the worldwide and most of them have psychological problems (anxiety and depression). However, few study was discussed about fear of cancer ...