Manal Elsawy

Background Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) play a significant role for cancer patients in Egypt and helping to build capacity for cancer prevention, treatment, and improve access to care. Patient satisfaction has long been considered as an important indicator when measuring health outcomes of care. Aim The aim of the study was to assess cancer patients’ satisfaction toward health services provided by non-governmental organizations. Design A descriptive exploratory research design was utilized in this study. Setting Three NGOs were selected randomly from all cancer organizations at Cairo governorate. Sample A purposive sample of 100 cancer patients chosen by specific inclusion criteria. Tool for data collection A structured interviewing questionnaire that consisted of three parts was used to collect data pertinent to the study. First part: personal data of patients. Second part: data about the level of social relationships (communication) regarding cancer patients. Third part: data about patient’s satisfaction toward service offers by NGOs. Results More than two-thirds of patients were satisfied with the overall services provided by NGO. Also, the majority of patients were satisfied with services in Bahia Foundation, then satisfied with Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt, and the last one was Association of Friends of the National Cancer-free initiative. A highly statistical difference in patients’ satisfaction toward health services was provided by NGOs according to their sex. Conclusion The study concluded that more than two-thirds of patients were satisfied with the overall services provided by NGO services, the majority of cancer patients in Bahia Foundation have satisfaction about the services provided. Recommendation Based on the study results, it is recommended to develop a health-education program for cancer patients and their community to raise the awareness about nongovernmental services for cancer patients about how to involve them in organization’s services.

Background Breast self-examination is the most important behaviour for early breast cancer detection. Aim The aim of the study was to measure the effectiveness of utilizing a health belief model on knowledge, beliefs, and behaviour of visually impaired women toward breast self-examination. A quasi-experimental design (pre/posttest) was utilized in the current study. Setting At Al Nour Wal Amal Association for visually impaired women in Cairo governorate, Egypt. A purposive sample of 42 visually impaired women was included in the study. Three tools were used for the purpose of data collection 
(I): Structured interviewing knowledge questionnaire; 
(II): breast self-examination checklist; and 
(III): health beliefs assessment scale. Results The findings revealed a highly statistically significant difference in visually impaired women's total knowledge, total practice, and total health beliefs scores for breast self-examination before and after the program. The women's total knowledge, behaviors, and beliefs improved in the posttest compared to the pretest. Conclusion The study results concluded that there was an improvement in knowledge, practice, and health beliefs regarding breast self-examination among visually impaired women after program implementation, which emphasized that educational program based on health beliefs model have a significant positive effect in improving women’s knowledge, practice, and health beliefs toward breast self-examination. It is recommended to establish educational programs to raise awareness about breast cancer and breast self-examination among visually impaired women through special schools and community associations. Community health nurses play a crucial role in educating women about breast self-examination and they are in a unique position to raise breast cancer awareness, especially among at-risk groups.

Introduction In Egypt, diabetic foot ulcers markedly contribute to the morbidity and mortality of diabetic patients. Accurately predicting the risk of diabetic foot ulcers could dramatically reduce the enormous burden of amputation. Objective The aim of this study is to design an artificial intelligence-based artificial neural network and decision tree algorithms for the prediction of diabetic foot ulcers. Methods A case–control study design was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. The study was conducted at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrine Glands, Cairo University Hospital, Egypt. A purposive sample of 200 patients was included. The tool developed and used by the researchers was a structured interview questionnaire including three parts: Part I: demographic characteristics; Part II: medical data; and Part III: in vivo measurements. Artificial intelligence methods were used to achieve the aim of this study. Results The researchers used 19 significant attributes...

Background Breast self-examination is the most important behaviour for early breast cancer detection. Aim The aim of the study was to measure the effectiveness of utilizing a health belief model on knowledge, beliefs, and behaviour of visually impaired women toward breast self-examination. A quasi-experimental design (pre/posttest) was utilized in the current study. Setting At Al Nour Wal Amal Association for visually impaired women in Cairo governorate, Egypt. A purposive sample of 42 visually impaired women was included in the study. Three tools were used for the purpose of data collection 
(I): Structured interviewing knowledge questionnaire; 
(II): breast self-examination checklist; and 
(III): health beliefs assessment scale. Results The findings revealed a highly statistically significant difference in visually impaired women's total knowledge, total practice, and total health beliefs scores for breast self-examination before and after the program. The women's total kn...

Background: Blackboard learning management systems enables higher educational institutions to promote blended learning, give resources for distance learners, and incorporate technology into traditional lecture-based courses. The Aim: of present study was to assess attitude and satisfaction of undergraduate nursing students in Cairo University toward usage of blackboard learning management system. Subject and Method: An exploratory cross-sectional research design was utilized to fulfil the aim of this study. The study was conducted at faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt. A stratified random sample of 1000 undergraduate nursing students were included in the study. Data were collected using one tool includes three parts. Results: The study revealed a positive attitude and neutral satisfaction among undergraduate nursing students toward blackboard learning management system. Conclusion: The study concluded that, students’ attitude and satisfaction have a significant impact in th...