International Journal of Interdisciplinary Nursing Science

Assessment of Self-Care Behaviors Among Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

Amjed Abdulabbas Shraida — 2025-07-30

Background: Self-care is a fundamental concept, essential professional practice, and uniform terminology within the healthcare system. It has also been characterized as "selecting actions that mitigate the impacts of emotional and physical stressors: engaging in exercise, consuming nutritious food." Advocating for self-care could improve compassion satisfaction and mitigate Stress and empathy fatigue in healthcare professionals. Several writers propose self-care practices.

Study Design: This research employed a descriptive cross-sectional design to achieve its aims. The study commenced on November 1, 2023, and concluded on June 10, 2024.

Study Sample: The current study contained a non-probability (convenience) sample of 180 nurses.

Setting of the Study: The research is undertaken in Al-Najaf City, encompassing the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Health Directorate, Al-Sader Teaching Hospital, Al-Hakeem Hospital, Al-Zahraa Teaching Hospital, Al-Najaf Teaching Hospital, and Al-Forat Teaching Hospital.

Results: The research results indicated that the overall evaluation of nurses' self-care behavior is modest.

Conclusion: Despite the heightened focus on self-care for healthcare providers, particularly nurses as the predominant group, recent studies have overlooked this aspect. This study has demonstrated that self-care behaviors among nurses at Al-Najaf City Hospitals are at moderate levels.

Recommendation: Educating and motivating nurses to engage in regular physical activity so they can encourage their patients to do the same. Create a designated workspace: Creating a designated workspace helps focus on the task at hand rather than being distracted by other things in the surrounding environment.

From Hospital to Home: Trends Toward Family-Centered and Holistic Pediatric Nursing

Chandani Modi — 2025-08-05

Pediatric nursing is undergoing a transformation from conventional hospital-centric paradigms to methodologies that prioritize family-centered and holistic care, acknowledging that the health of children is influenced by emotional, social, and environmental factors alongside medical interventions.

Objective: This review endeavors to investigate the ways in which contemporary pediatric nursing incorporates family engagement, community outreach, and technological advancements to improve the delivery of care.

Method: A narrative review of recent research and practice innovations was performed to assess the efficacy of the developing strategies in pediatric nursing.

Result: The evaluation reveals that Family-Centered Care (FCC) enhances health outcomes, elevates caregiver satisfaction, and diminishes hospital utilization, while holistic care further promotes overall well-being by addressing the interrelated physical, emotional, developmental, and spiritual requirements. Technological advancements such as telehealth and culturally attuned care have also broadened access and ensured continuity of services, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusion: Pediatric nursing is progressing towards a comprehensive, family-integrated framework that more effectively addresses the intricate and evolving realities of child health in contemporary society

An Evaluation of the Factors Affecting Antenatal Clinic Pregnant Women's Complication Readiness and Birth Preparedness

Radhey Shyam Sahu — 2025-09-24

Maternal mortality remains a significant global health challenge, with Nigeria contributing over 10% of worldwide deaths. Preventable causes, delays in care, and poor preparedness are key factors. Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) is a crucial strategy to reduce risks. This study evaluated knowledge, practices, and barriers to BPCR among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at Specialist Hospital, Rajasthan. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted with 80 randomly selected ANC attendees, determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. Data were collected through a validated questionnaire on sociodemographic factors, BPCR knowledge, awareness of danger signs, and social support. Reliability was confirmed with a test–retest coefficient of r = 0.80. Descriptive statistics were used. The results show that 87.5% of respondents were aware of BPCR, but only 37.5% demonstrated adequate complication readiness. Most women knew their expected delivery date (93.8%) and arranged transportation (87.5%), but few identified a delivery facility (23.8%) or arranged a blood donor (6.3%). Financial preparedness was poor, with 62.5% lacking savings for delivery or emergencies. Although 87.5% recognized at least one obstetric danger sign, knowledge of specific signs such as reduced fetal movement (25%) and severe vomiting (21.3%) was limited. Socioeconomic hardship and cultural practices were the main barriers. The study concludes that while awareness of BPCR was high, actual practice, especially regarding complications, remained inadequate. The health implications for BPCR emphasize the need for strengthening maternal education, expanding subsidized healthcare, and empowering women economically to reduce preventable maternal deaths in resource-limited settings.

Virtual Reality Therapy as an Intervention for Adolescents with Social Phobia and its Implications for Self Esteem and Body Image

Fady Eid Saleh — 2025-10-07

Social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, is a widespread mental health issue that significantly impairs adolescents’ social functioning, self-esteem, and body image. This study investigates the effectiveness of virtual reality therapy combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for reducing social phobia and self-esteem enhancement with adolescents’ body image. A quasi-experimental quantitative design will be used on a purposive sample of 100 adolescents aged 11 to 15 years from preparatory and secondary schools. Data will be collected using validated tools, including the Fear Survey Schedule for Children-Revised, and will be analyzed to determine the relationship between social phobia reduction and improvements in psychological well-being. The findings are expected to demonstrate that therapy using virtual reality provides a controlled and immersive environment for adolescents to face and manage their fears, improving confidence and interpersonal skills. Nurses played a pivotal role in facilitating virtual reality sessions, providing psychological support, and educating patients and families. The study concludes that integrating virtual reality with cognitive behavioral therapy is a promising therapeutic approach for addressing adolescent social phobia and its psychological consequences. This study will quantitatively assess adolescents’ perceptions and self-reported experiences of social phobia, self-esteem, and body image as measured by standardized instruments.