Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health

Background: Cervical cancer remains a significant public health issue, especially in  regions with limited awareness and prevention strategies. Addressing this gap through  targeted education can empower future healthcare providers, particularly female nursing
students, with critical knowledge and preventive practices.  Aim: This study aimed to enhance the awareness of cervical cancer and its prevention   strategies among female nursing students through a structured educational program.   Methods: A quantitative research approach with a quasi-experimental design was   employed. The study was conducted at SCPM College of Nursing and Paramedical  Sciences, Haripur, Gonda, involving a sample of 150 female nursing students selected   via simple random sampling. Data were collected by trained BSc Nursing tutors and   analyzed using SPSS version 22, with a significance level set at <0.05.
Results: Pre-test knowledge assessment revealed that 31.3% of participants had no  knowledge, 35.3% had inadequate knowledge, 20.7% had moderate knowledge, and    12.7% had adequate knowledge. Post-test results showed a significant improvement: 20%
had inadequate knowledge, 45.3% had moderate knowledge, and 34.7% had adequate   knowledge. The pre-test mean knowledge score was 2.15 (SD = 1.006), which increased  to 3.15 (SD = 0.727) in the post-test. The paired t-test yielded a t-value of 12.289 (df = 149),  indicating a significant enhancement in knowledge levels. Additionally, all variables   showed a significant association with knowledge levels in the pre-test.
 

Background: Cancer was the second leading cause of death globally, responsible for 8.8 million   deaths in 2015. The estimates of cancer incidence would increase to 1.87 million by the year 2026.  New cancer cases in females are higher as compared to males at all time periods.   Objectives: 1) To assess the Non-modifiable risk factors for breast & cervical cancer 2) To identify    the association of Non-modifiable risk factors with selected sample characteristics.  Methods: Using purposive sampling technique, a pre tested and structured interview schedule   was administered to 426 women in gynae O.P.D. of Lok Nayak Hospital. Results: 86.85% of study subjects were in the Non-modifiable risk factor score category and most  of them were in illiterate and primary educated group. Age, education, employment, occupation  and income were significantly associated with Non-modifiable risk factor scores.  Conclusion: Moderate Non-modifiable risk factors appeared to influence the risk status of   women for breast and cervical cancer in this study.
 

Objectives: The birth of a baby brings joy and the need for new family roles. However, few    babies typically fail in their graceful perinatal transition requiring separation from parents in NICU   leading to stressful situations. This study aimed to identify, correlate, and compare the stress levels  and coping strategies of mothers and fathers with neonates in the NICU.  Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 80 parents of NICUadmitted neonates, using purposive sampling. Data were collected through self-structured rating   scales. Statistical analysis was performed using Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficients, MannWhitney U-test, and Chi-square test, with normality established by the Shapiro-Wilk test.   Results: The findings revealed that the majority of mothers (45.0%) and fathers (47.5%)  were aged 26-30 years. Most mothers (72.5%) and fathers (65.0%) experienced moderate stress. A significant number of mothers (67.5%) and fathers (52.5%) used partially adaptive coping
strategies. Both mothers and fathers exhibited high stress and coping strategies in the emotional  domain. The Spearman’s correlation coefficient was r= -0.33 for mothers and r= -0.47 for fathers,  indicating a moderate negative correlation between stress levels and coping strategies. No   significant difference was found in stress levels between mothers and fathers (Z=-.516, P=0.606),
but a significant difference was noted in their coping strategies (Z=-2.348, P=0.019). Significant  associations were found between stress, coping strategies, and socio-demographic variables such   as mode of delivery (χ²=7.73, P=0.02), fathers’ employment status (χ²=15.3, P=0.01), neonates’  medical diagnosis (χ²=13.4, P=0.03), and length of stay in the NICU (χ²=11.3, P=0.02).  Conclusion: While no significant gender difference was found in stress levels, fathers showed   better coping strategies. Since stress is negatively correlated with coping, it suggests that healthcare  professionals’ support can reduce parental stress and improve coping.