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Effect of Nutritional Based Pre-habilitation on Nutritional Status among Malnourished Women Who Undergoing Gynecological Malignancies Surgery

Research Abstract
Background
A unimodal pre-habilitation program called nutritionally based pre-habilitation focuses on the nutritional readiness of women who undergoing gynecological malignancy surgery. Malnutrition is a critical issue in gynecological malignancy care, with studies indicating that 20% to over 70% of cancer patients suffer from malnutrition, which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. In gynecological oncology, specifically, between 20% and 88% of patients may present with at least mild malnutrition at the time of diagnosis. Aim of research: evaluate the effect of nutritional based pre-habilitation on nutritional status among malnourished women who undergoing gynecological malignancies surgery.
Research design
A non-randomized controlled trial design was used to conduct the study.
Research setting
The study was carried out at Gynecological Oncology Unit at Women's Health Hospital’s at Assiut University in Egypt.
Sample
Purposive sampling contained 140 women divided into interventional and control group [70] woman in each group .
Study instrument
three instruments were used as: (I): A structured interviewing questionnaire, (II): nutritional assessment, (III): post- operative complication assessment.
Result
Based on Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) scores, women’s nutritional status significantly improved during post-operative  and  follow-up period (p = 0.007 , p < 0.001, respectively), while postoperative complications were reduced (p = 0.25)..
Conclusion
Preoperative nutritional based pre-habilitation enhances nutritional status among women undergoing surgery for gynecological malignancies …
Research Authors
Aziza M Mohammed, Nadia Hussien Ahmed Ismail, Hisham Ahmed El Sayed Abou Taleb, Walaa Hamza Ibrahim, Aya Mostafa Abdelhafez
Research Date
Research Journal
Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Research Pages
76-86
Research Publisher
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Research Vol
14
Research Year
2026

Transformative Effect of Nursing Educational Classes on Fear of Childbirth and Self-Efficacy among Primiparous Women

Research Abstract
Background
 
Fear of childbirth is a prevalent issue for primiparous women, potentiallyimpacting their experiences and outcomes. Educational classes are effective in increasingknowledge, lowering childbirth-related fear, and enhancing childbirth self-efficacy.
Aim
To evaluate the transformative effect of nursing educational classes on fear of childbirthand self-efficacy among primiparous women.
Design
A quasi-experimental (pre/post-test)design was used.
Setting
Maternal and Child Health Centers in Al-Sat Khadra, Helwan,Cairo.
Sample
Fifty-five primiparous women who fit the inclusion requirements wereselected using a purposive sampling technique.
Tools
Tool I: a structured interviewingquestionnaire to assess personal and obstetrical characteristics and women's knowledge;Tool II: the Childbirth Fear Questionnaire; and Tool III: the Childbirth Self-EfficacyInventory.
Results
The intervention led to significant improvements in women'sknowledge regarding childbirth. Notably, there was a marked decrease in childbirth fear,with most women reporting no fear post-intervention, compared to severe fear beforehand.Additionally, childbirth self-efficacy rose dramatically; 80% of women had low selfefficacy before the program, while 94.5% achieved high self-efficacy afterward. Thesechanges were statistically significant (p < 0.001).
Conclusion
Women's knowledge andchildbirth self-efficacy improved significantly, and fear of childbirth was notably reducedafter participating in educational classes.
Recommendations
Educating expectantmothers about the labor process, coping mechanisms, and preparation for childbirth canlessen their fear of giving birth …
Research Authors
Rania Ezzat Elgobashy, Enas Ibrahim Abbas Badr, Aya M Abdelhafez
Research Date
Research Journal
Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal
Research Publisher
Tanta University; Faculty of Nursing
Research Vol
42
Research Year
2026

Effects of the Unpleasant Symptoms-Relief Program on Pregnant Women at Risk of Preterm Labour

Research Abstract
Background
Preterm labor represents a significant issue in maternal andneonatal health, linked to physical discomfort, psychological distress, andcompromised emotional regulation. Nonpharmacological nursing interventionshave the potential to alleviate these symptoms and enhance the health of expectantmothers who are at high risk.
Aim
to evaluate the effects of the unpleasantsymptoms-relief program on pregnant women at risk of preterm labour.
Designand setting
A quasi-experimental pretest/posttest study was implemented atAssiut University, Woman's Health Hospital's Antenatal Care Unit.
Subjects
Apurposive sample of 70 women (35 in each study and control group). Tools ofdata collection: Tool I: preterm labour risk assessment sheet. Tool II: TheDepression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and Tool III: MaternalPhysical Discomfort Scale (MPDS) and Tool IV: Difficulties in EmotionRegulation Scale – version (DERS-16).
Results
Post-intervention, the studygroup showed significant improvements in psychological distress, physicaldiscomfort, and emotion regulation compared with the control group. Extremelysevere anxiety level decreased from 17.1% to 2.9%, while severe depressiondecreased from 17.1% to 0.0%, and extremely severe stress dropped from 28.6%to 2.9%. The proportion of low-risk discomfort rose from 25.7% to 57.1%,whereas very high-risk discomfort declined from 45.7% to 0.0%. The prevalenceof low difficulties in emotion regulation rose from 40.0% to 85.7%.
Conclusion
The Unpleasant Symptoms-Relief Program significantly alleviated psychologicaldistress and physical discomfort while enhancing emotion 
Research Authors
Aya M Abdelhafez, Saleh Omar Abdullah, Safaa H Mohamed
Research Date
Research Journal
Tanta University; Faculty of Nursing
Research Vol
42
Research Year
2026

‏ The Effect of Nutritional Education on Menstrual Migraine and Stress Reduction among Secondary Nursing Students

Research Abstract
Menstrual migraine's predictability offers a special chance to create focused treatment plans that are suited to the individual requirements of afflicted women.
Aim
The study aimed to evaluate the effect of nutritional education on menstrual migraine and stress reduction among secondary nursing students.
Subjects and Methods
A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted among 400 female students enrolled in technical secondary nursing schools in Assiut and Damanhour Governorates, Egypt. Data collected using a structured questionnaire covering personal, menstrual, and migraine characteristics, the Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS), the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14). The nutritional education program consisted of educational sessions addressing menstrual migraine, dietary modifications, stress management, relaxation techniques, emotional coping strategies, and sleep hygiene. Participants  evaluated before and three months after the intervention.
Results
Of the initial sample, 376 students completed the post-intervention assessment, yielding an attrition rate of 6%. The percentage of students with severe migraine disability significantly decreased from 27.8% before to 7.4% after the intervention. Likewise, severe headache impact decreased from 51.5% to 22.3%, while high perceived stress levels declined from 88.5% to 39.9% following the intervention (p<0.001). The prevalence of dysmenorrhea and the frequency and severity of migraine attacks also demonstrated statistically significant reductions. Family history of migraine and dysmenorrhea were …
Research Authors
Asmaa A Ibrahim, Safaa R Osman, Aya M Abdelhafez, Eman Mohammed Rashad Ahmed Behiry, Ahmed Mohamed Salama, Asmaa Hamed Mohamed
Research Date
Research Journal
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Research Pages
63-75
Research Publisher
Assiut University, Faculty of Nursing
Research Vol
14
Research Year
2026
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