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Nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding sexual health care for cancer patients: a systematic review

2025-06-24T04:30:33Z

Title: Nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding sexual health care for cancer patients: a systematic review Authors: Ayu Md Vera Susiladewi, Ida; Afiyanti, Yati; Ode Abdul Rahman, La Abstract: Introduction: Cancer and its treatments negatively affect patient sexual health. However, this aspect is often neglected in cancer care. As holistic care providers, nurses have a pivotal role in addressing their patient’s sexual health problems. This study aims to summarize what is currently known about nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice when helping cancer patients with concerns regarding their sexual health and recent educational strategies to enhance the nurses’ competencies in relation to cancer patients’ sexual healthcare. Methods: The authors conducted a systematic review using PRISMA 2020 Guidelines. The articles were derived from five electronic databases (Scopus, Science Direct, ProQuest, MEDLINE, and PubMed), consisting of full text original research articles published between 2015 and 2024 using quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods. Review articles, books, and book chapters are excluded. Results: The initial search resulted in 1,126 articles. Thirteen articles that met the selection criteria were included due to having good methodological quality. The nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice toward sexual healthcare was found to be moderate. Nurses argued that they need specific knowledge and skills to confidently address sexuality problems among their patients. Educational interventions were effective at helping to improve the nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and skills on sexual health care provision. Conclusions: Institutional and educational support are important factors for mastering the nurses' ability to provide comprehensive sexual healthcare. A clear policy, sufficient facilities and comprehensive strategies are needed to mediate consistent cancer patient sexual healthcare provisions.

Empowering cadres: the impact of KEPITING, a web-based application on stunting knowledge and attitudes

2025-06-24T04:28:40Z

Title: Empowering cadres: the impact of KEPITING, a web-based application on stunting knowledge and attitudes Authors: Kurniawan, Novan; Mulyono, Sigit; Fitriyani, Poppy; Putri Yulianti, Eka Abstract: Introduction: Stunting, an indicator of chronic malnutrition, affects children under five. Cadres hold strategic positions to enhance this. Despite the launch of digital applications designed to address stunting by enhancing knowledge and attitudes, their lasting impacts and usability have not been thoroughly evaluated, especially among cadres. Methods: We conducted a longitudinal study to evaluate the long-term impact and usability of our web-based app KEPITING (Kader Peduli Stunting) to enhance knowledge and attitudes towards stunting detection among cadres covering two Districts in Jambi. We obtained 152 cadres as participants using purposive sampling, separated into two groups based on their respective districts—one using KEPITING and the other traditional training materials. Data were collected at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and nine months post- intervention using validated questionnaires to assess knowledge and attitude changes. A generalized Linear Model with Repeated Measures ANOVA and Mann-Whitney U tests was employed to examine the effects and interactions. Results: KEPITING significantly improved knowledge of practical procedures (p <0.001) and nutritional interventions (p <0.001). Overall attitude improved significantly (p = 0.008, η = 0.033). Knowledge retention showed no significant time effect, whereas attitudes improved over time and were better retained in the intervention group. The System Usability Scale scored below an average of 58.7, indicating that usability improvements were needed. Conclusions: KEPITING enhances cadre knowledge and attitudes but requires usability enhancements for optimal impact. This study highlights the importance of digital tools in stunting interventions and suggests areas for future research focusing on usability and long-term efficacy.

Development of a family support model to reduce preeclampsia through antenatal care

2025-06-24T04:22:24Z

Title: Development of a family support model to reduce preeclampsia through antenatal care Authors: Indriyani, Diyan; Yunitasari, Esti; Efendi, Ferry Abstract: Introduction: One of the pregnancy complications that needs to be monitored is the occurrence of preeclampsia because it has a high risk of maternal and infant death. The risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy can be determined through routine pregnancy checks. Routine pregnancy checks, or antenatal care, have low coverage. This study aimed to investigate the validity of the family centered maternity care (FCMC) construct and the relationship between pregnant women's characteristics, family characteristics, healthcare factors, sources of support, and family support in antenatal visit adherence using structural equation modeling (SEM). Methods: The research design was correlational, using a Cross-Sectional Study approach. A total of 135 respondents were included in this study. The research data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results: FCMC-based family support is based on the characteristics of pregnant women, family characteristics, health services, and sources of support, with family characteristics being the most significant contributor to FCMC-based family support. Compliance with antenatal care (ANC) visits is shaped by family characteristics, health services, and FCMC-based family support, where FCMC-based family support is the variable that makes the most significant contribution to ANC visit compliance for pregnant women. Conclusions: Health services are essential for facilitating public health issues, with all efforts and activities carried out to prevent and treat diseases. Health service officers must involve families in antenatal care to avoid complications during pregnancy.

Building community resilience to covid-19: an interprofessional collaborative model

2025-06-24T04:19:53Z

Title: Building community resilience to covid-19: an interprofessional collaborative model Authors: Nursalam, Nursalam; Dwi Hapsari, Elsi; Setiawan, Setiawan; Priyantini, Diah; Octavia Pradipta, Rifky Abstract: Introduction: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a significant global health issue, requiring vigilance and adherence to health protocols to prevent transmission. This study aimed to develop an interprofessional collaborative model based on community sectoral coordination. Methods: A mixed-methods explanatory research design was employed, involving 934 respondents selected through convenience sampling. The research instrument was a modified version of a validated and reliable questionnaire covering interprofessional collaboration, community health nursing, alertness, compliance, and resilience. The data was analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS) to test the model's fit and predictive relevance. Results: The coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.772, indicating that 77.2% of the variance in interprofessional collaborative community sectoral coordination could be explained by individual, team, task, and work structure characteristics, as well as community leaders and cross-sectoral factors. The remaining 22.8% was attributed to other variables not included in this study. The Predictive Relevance (Q²) value was greater than 0, suggesting that the model was adequately predictive. Significance testing showed that the exogenous variables had a significant impact on endogenous variables with a total T-statistics value of 1.96 or P value <0.05. Conclusions: The developed interprofessional collaborative model based on community sectoral coordination significantly enhances community alertness, compliance, and resilience, contributing to the achievement of COVID-19 herd immunity.