ABSTRACT Pediculus humanus capitis is a worldwide public health concern that affects mostly primary school age children. Objective: the aim of present study was conduct a screening to determine the prevalence of head lice infestation in primary school children, and to identify knowledge and associated risk factors of head lice infestation among primary school students in Assiut City. Methods: A descriptive study design was performed in 4 randomly selected public schools; the sample size of the study was 1335 pupils in 4 primary schools in Assiut city who were selected by multistage, systematic random sampling. Results: The mean age of students was 8.9+1.9 year and age group ranged between 6-13 years. Almost two thirds of the students were infested. There were significant relationship between head lice infestation and age, sex, hair length, and risk factors behaviors. There were no significant relationship between head lice infestation and mother' education or job. Also, the majority of students have correct knowledge about head lice infestation, treatment and prevention; however they can't control the risky behaviors. The risky behaviors included: sharing beds and towels, head covers, combs and head to head contact. Conclusion: A high rate of head lice infestation was demonstrated among almost two thirds of the students. The results indicated that female gender, long hair, young age-group 69 years old, positive history of previous infestation, sharing of beds and combs, and family overcrowding were the main risk factors for the head lice infestation. Recommendation: There is a need for continuous health education program for increasing improving the healthy behaviors and raising the awareness of students, parents, teachers and nurses about nit free school environment to prevent head lice infestation. © 2015 AENSI Publisher All rights reserved.

ABSTRACT Pediculus humanus capitis is a worldwide public health concern that affects mostly primary school age children. Objective: the aim of present study was conduct a screening to determine the prevalence of head lice infestation in primary school children, and to identify knowledge and associated risk factors of head lice infestation among primary school students in Assiut City. Methods: A descriptive study design was performed in 4 randomly selected public schools; the sample size of the study was 1335 pupils in 4 primary schools in Assiut city who were selected by multistage, systematic random sampling. Results: The mean age of students was 8.9+1.9 year and age group ranged between 6-13 years. Almost two thirds of the students were infested. There were significant relationship between head lice infestation and age, sex, hair length, and risk factors behaviors. There were no significant relationship between head lice infestation and mother' education or job. Also, the majority of students have correct knowledge about head lice infestation, treatment and prevention; however they can't control the risky behaviors. The risky behaviors included: sharing beds and towels, head covers, combs and head to head contact. Conclusion: A high rate of head lice infestation was demonstrated among almost two thirds of the students. The results indicated that female gender, long hair, young age-group 69 years old, positive history of previous infestation, sharing of beds and combs, and family overcrowding were the main risk factors for the head lice infestation. Recommendation: There is a need for continuous health education program for increasing improving the healthy behaviors and raising the awareness of students, parents, teachers and nurses about nit free school environment to prevent head lice infestation. © 2015 AENSI Publisher All rights reserved.

ABSTRACT Pediculus humanus capitis is a worldwide public health concern that affects mostly primary school age children. Objective: the aim of present study was conduct a screening to determine the prevalence of head lice infestation in primary school children, and to identify knowledge and associated risk factors of head lice infestation among primary school students in Assiut City. Methods: A descriptive study design was performed in 4 randomly selected public schools; the sample size of the study was 1335 pupils in 4 primary schools in Assiut city who were selected by multistage, systematic random sampling. Results: The mean age of students was 8.9+1.9 year and age group ranged between 6-13 years. Almost two thirds of the students were infested. There were significant relationship between head lice infestation and age, sex, hair length, and risk factors behaviors. There were no significant relationship between head lice infestation and mother' education or job. Also, the majority of students have correct knowledge about head lice infestation, treatment and prevention; however they can't control the risky behaviors. The risky behaviors included: sharing beds and towels, head covers, combs and head to head contact. Conclusion: A high rate of head lice infestation was demonstrated among almost two thirds of the students. The results indicated that female gender, long hair, young age-group 69 years old, positive history of previous infestation, sharing of beds and combs, and family overcrowding were the main risk factors for the head lice infestation. Recommendation: There is a need for continuous health education program for increasing improving the healthy behaviors and raising the awareness of students, parents, teachers and nurses about nit free school environment to prevent head lice infestation. © 2015 AENSI Publisher All rights reserved.

glaucoma is aleading cause of blindness worldwide. the study aimed to assess participants knowldge regarding glaucoma.methods: Quasi experimental research design carried out in Assiut University. it included 1000 participants aged forty and more. Tools: Data collected by using two tool: 1 interview form consisted of three parts: first part included demographic characteristics.the second part assessment of ophthalmic , medical and family history. third part assessment of knowledge regarding glaucoma.tool2:eye examination.done by using tonopen device, perimetry and ophthalmoscopy. the main result of present study were: 94.5% of the employees had unsatisfactory knowledge regarding glaucoma.there is was statistical significant difference between employees level of knowledge and their education. it concluded that : the employees had poor knowledge about glaucoma in pre test while after implementation the educational program their knowledge was improved. it was recommended that : periodic health education programs should be implemented for employees with chronic disease every year.

glaucoma is aleading cause of blindness worldwide. the study aimed to assess participants knowldge regarding glaucoma.methods: Quasi experimental research design carried out in Assiut University. it included 1000 participants aged forty and more. Tools: Data collected by using two tool: 1 interview form consisted of three parts: first part included demographic characteristics.the second part assessment of ophthalmic , medical and family history. third part assessment of knowledge regarding glaucoma.tool2:eye examination.done by using tonopen device, perimetry and ophthalmoscopy. the main result of present study were: 94.5% of the employees had unsatisfactory knowledge regarding glaucoma.there is was statistical significant difference between employees level of knowledge and their education. it concluded that : the employees had poor knowledge about glaucoma in pre test while after implementation the educational program their knowledge was improved. it was recommended that : periodic health education programs should be implemented for employees with chronic disease every year.

Clinical audit is one of the main tools to establish whether the best evidence is being used in practice, as it identifies any gaps between what is done and what should be done, and rectifies any deficiencies in the actual processes of care. Clinical audit has been increasingly required for the accreditation process in every modern healthcare system. Aim of the study: Record auditing to assess nursing functions in general Intensive Care Unit at main Assiut University Hospital. Subject and method: A descriptive research design was utilized in the present study. The study sample constituted of 50 patients' records (medical and nursing records). Study tool: Auditing of Nursing Functions questionnaire consisted of two parts: 1st part included two questions related to socio-demographic data of patient includes: (name of patient, hospital number); 2nd part of the questionnaire adopted from (Phaneuf's nursing audit, 1955) which includes fifty items of nursing care functions. Results: Illustrated that none of the study subject had an excellent auditing of nursing and medical care, nearly two thirds of the data audited were good, more than one quarter were incomplete in auditing of nursing and medical care; and eight percent had a poor auditing of nursing and medical care. Recommendations: In- service training program for nurses needed to improve the quality of service. Replicate of these study at different units in health care settings to ensure effectiveness of the tool and serving as basis for planning new programs; identification of areas of strength and weakness in various settings.

Clinical audit is one of the main tools to establish whether the best evidence is being used in practice, as it identifies any gaps between what is done and what should be done, and rectifies any deficiencies in the actual processes of care. Clinical audit has been increasingly required for the accreditation process in every modern healthcare system. Aim of the study: Record auditing to assess nursing functions in general Intensive Care Unit at main Assiut University Hospital. Subject and method: A descriptive research design was utilized in the present study. The study sample constituted of 50 patients' records (medical and nursing records). Study tool: Auditing of Nursing Functions questionnaire consisted of two parts: 1st part included two questions related to socio-demographic data of patient includes: (name of patient, hospital number); 2nd part of the questionnaire adopted from (Phaneuf's nursing audit, 1955) which includes fifty items of nursing care functions. Results: Illustrated that none of the study subject had an excellent auditing of nursing and medical care, nearly two thirds of the data audited were good, more than one quarter were incomplete in auditing of nursing and medical care; and eight percent had a poor auditing of nursing and medical care. Recommendations: In- service training program for nurses needed to improve the quality of service. Replicate of these study at different units in health care settings to ensure effectiveness of the tool and serving as basis for planning new programs; identification of areas of strength and weakness in various settings.

Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death. The aim of this study: Assess the impact of Immediate Versus Delayed Post Abortion Family Planning Counseling on Increasing Contraceptive Rate Subjects and method: All the included Post abortion women were randomly assigned into two main groups, Intervention Group women was counseled immediately after abortion about the family planning methods. The Control Group women who were receive the same counseling information but after one week of abortion at the Out Patient Family Planning Clinics. Results: The majority of both groups had no pregnancy with using family planning methods "79.0%&79.5%" respectively, with sig, differences between both groups P.V (0.040). Conclusion: There is Sig. differences with P.V (0.001) between Intervention and Control group as regards to the rate of contraceptive use. So Delayed is better than Immediate post abortion Family Planning Counseling on Increasing Contraceptive Rate. Recommendations: Public health promotion programs approved by the Ministry of Health should promote child-spacing, modern methods of contraception.

Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death. The aim of this study: Assess the impact of Immediate Versus Delayed Post Abortion Family Planning Counseling on Increasing Contraceptive Rate Subjects and method: All the included Post abortion women were randomly assigned into two main groups, Intervention Group women was counseled immediately after abortion about the family planning methods. The Control Group women who were receive the same counseling information but after one week of abortion at the Out Patient Family Planning Clinics. Results: The majority of both groups had no pregnancy with using family planning methods "79.0%&79.5%" respectively, with sig, differences between both groups P.V (0.040). Conclusion: There is Sig. differences with P.V (0.001) between Intervention and Control group as regards to the rate of contraceptive use. So Delayed is better than Immediate post abortion Family Planning Counseling on Increasing Contraceptive Rate. Recommendations: Public health promotion programs approved by the Ministry of Health should promote child-spacing, modern methods of contraception.

Background: The rapid upswing in obesity prevalence across nations, ages, and ethnic groups has reached pandemic proportions. There is a significant increase in the incidence of obesity with a prevalence of 2%–55% in adult females. Aims of the study to assess the hospital based rate of obesity among high risk pregnant women at Qena University Hospital, assess the antenatal obstetric and medical complications associated with obesity among these women, and provide health education about the dietary requirements. Subjects and methods Cross Sectional research design was carried out in this study. A simple random sample of high risk pregnant women (350) seeking care at Qena University Hospital were recruited. A Screening sheet used for detecting the rate of obesity by anthropometric measurements, then for obese women: a structured interviewing questionnaire was used to complete socio-demographic data, obstetric history, maternal medical history, family history, current antenatal risk factors associated with Obesity. The main results: more than half (57.4%) of high risk pregnant women were classified as obesity class one. Obese women were at increased risk of pregnancy complications such as previous caesarean section (38.3%), premature rupture of membrane were (13.4%), pregnancy induced hypertension (11.7 %). Conclusion hospital based rate of obesity was one third of the total flow of pregnant women at this hospital was obese with high risk pregnancy and the most common obstetrics' complications associated with obesity were previous caesarean section and premature rupture of membrane respectively.