Assessment of Primary Dysmenorrhea and Its Effect on the Quality of Life among Female Students at University of Babylon

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a painful menstrual flow in the absence of any pelvic pathology where pain is spasmodic in character and felt mostly in the lower abdominal area. PD considered as common problem in females at reproductive age, it’s directly affects the quality of life (QoL). The main objective of this study is to find out the relationship between PD and QoL of among female students. Descriptive correlational study design carried out on (145) female students, purposive sampling, and their ages between (18–25) years, participants were selected from four faculties at the University of Babylon. Numeric rating pain scale (11-point scale) was used for assessing pain intensity, QoL has been assessed by the SF-36 health survey (SF-36). Data have been collected by using a structured interview as method of data collection and using questionnaire as study tool. Data were processed and analyzed by using SPSS version (25). The findings of the present study revealed that (62.1%) of respondents reported as severe primary dysmenorrhea. The greatest proportion of female students with fair QoL and (17.9%) with poor QoL. The study’s finding finds out a negative significant correlation between PD intensity and overall QoL scale at P ≤ 0.05 (r = − 0.642, P = 0.000)

Translation and validation of Arabic version of maternal responsiveness questionnaire

Objectives: Aim to translate the original maternal responsiveness questionnaire from English to Arabic language and validate it. In addition to achieving equivalence between the original and adapted questionnaire. Method: maternal responsiveness questionnaire was translated into the Arabic language by using the WHO guideline of translation technique (translation – back translation and bilingual technique). A cross-cultural study design was used in this study to adapt the English version of the instrument to the new version in the Arabic language. Results: The translated Arabic maternal responsiveness questionnaire demonstrated a high degree of accuracy of translation and high estimates of content validity (S-CVI/Ave =0.96) and the Cronbach alpha showed a high level of internal consistency for questionnaire sub-scale as follow; 0.85 for responsiveness; 0.89 for delayed responsiveness; and 0.73 for non-responsiveness. Conclusion: The Arabic version of the maternal responsiveness questionnaire is highly reliable and has sufficient content validity and a culturally adapted form that can be used to measure the maternal responsiveness for Arabic-speaking mothers.&nbsp

The Traditional Practices of Mothers in Caring of Neonates Affected by Hyperbilirubinemia

Objectives: The current study aimed to identify the mothers’ traditional practice in caring for newborns with jaundice; we want to determine the association between mothers’ practices and their demographic characteristics.  Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 mothers from inpatient pediatric wards of Babylon Teaching Hospital for maternal and pediatric care. They were selected by non-probability, purposive sampling method. The study data were collected by a three-part tool: demographic data sheet related to mothers and children, mothers’ knowledge concerning neonatal jaundice, and the mother’s knowledge and home practices concerning neonatal jaundice. The obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS version 22. Results: Most mothers (67%) were younger than 30 years, and 10% had college or institute educational level. Also, 87% of mothers knew that jaundice is a common problem for neonates; 25% did not know that jaundice is abnormal if it occurs within the first 36 hours. About 17% of mothers did not agree that maternal and fetal blood group differences lead to jaundice. Besides, 47% of mothers were uncertain that severe jaundice could lead to deafness, and 78% knew that phototherapy is the treatment for jaundice. Discussion: The majority of respondents in the study were aged 29 years or less. Most of them adopted breast and formula as the type of feeding. The most recognizable outcome of this study was the adequate knowledge and practices of mothers concerning traditional caring for neonates with jaundice

Assessment of Anxiety Among Pregnant Mothers

Objectives: We aimed to assess anxiety in pregnant women. We also investigated the probably associated factors in anxiety in pregnant women.  Methods: This research is a descriptive correlational study. The samples (209 pregnant women) were recruited by non-probability (purposive) sampling, and the study instrument consisted of the Hamilton anxiety rating scale and interviews with mothers. The obtained data were analyzed by SPSS softwer, version 25. Results: Most respondents were 17-26 years old, and around half were satisfied with their income. Studies show a significant positive correlation between anxiety and gestational age, watching TV, sleeping, and drinking tea.  Discussion: Anxiety increased with mothers working and with mothers with low socioeconomic status. About 26.3% of pregnant mothers had severe anxiety. Some habits like drinking tea, sleeping, and watching TV increase when anxiety increases

Measurement the Self-efficacy Among Infertile Women in Al-Hilla City, Iraq

Objectives: This study aims to measure the self-efficacy among women who have infertility in Al-Hilla City, Iraq. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in Al-Hilla City, Iraq, to measure the self-efficacy among infertile women. Using the non-probability purposive sampling method, 107 (Mean±SD age: 28.81±6.306 years) women with infertility were recruited. The study data were collected from the study samples using the infertility self-efficacy scale questionnaire. It is scored on a 3-point Likert scale to measure self-efficacy among infertile women. Results: The results show that the overall self-efficacy of infertile women is low. Also, there is a significant association between the self-efficacy of infertile women with all study parameters (P<0.05) except the age and level of education. Discussion: The highest percentage of the study samples were less than 30 years and lived in the urban area. The overall self-efficacy among infertile women was low, and the correlation between self-efficacy and their demographical data was significant except for the age and level of education

Body Image and Its Association With Self-esteem Among Amputation Cases at Prosthetics Center in Hilla City, Iraq

Objectives: Throughout history, people have lived through various situations of security, peace, recovery, and war, as well as the cruelty over the diversity, intensity, duration, or shortness of life. This study aimed to assess the self-esteem of amputees living in Hilla City, Babylon Province, in Center of Iraq. Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted to determine the association between body image and self-esteem of amputees. By a purposive sampling method, 200 subjects from both genders and different age groups (25-35, 36-46, 47-57, 58-68, and >69 years) were recruited. The study data were collected through the modified questionnaire of multidimensional body-self relations questionnaire, Rosenberg self-esteem scale, and interviews with the patients individually. The obtained data were collected and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Most participants were male patients aged between 58 and 68 years. The lower limbs were the most amputation site caused by the war for less than five years. The majority of amputees had negative responses toward their body image. As well as depicts (39%) as a majority response of amputated patients were never feel with their self-esteem. There was a high reverse association between body image and self-esteem (P<0.01). Discussion: Our analysis reflects that amputees see themselves negatively, which leads to a lack of self-esteem. Also, a feeling of negative body image affects their self-esteem. Hospitals should provide specialists in mental health and psychological therapy to increase the chance for early intervention and psychological treatment in these cases. The hospitals must provide programs to guide amputees and reduce their psychological problems