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Review Article Open AccessThe Beck Hopelessness Scale: Factor Structure, Validity and Reliability in a Sample of Student Nurses in South-Western NigeriaOlutayo Aloba, Oluwaseyi Olabisi, Olayinka Ajao and Tolulope AlobaInt Arch Nurs Health Care Volume 2, Issue 4Abstract: Suicide rate has been reported to be high among nurses and student nurses. Hopelessness has been globally recognized as the most significant predictor of suicide and suicidal behaviour. The Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) has been recognized to be very useful in the prediction of suicide but its psychometric properties have not been examined among Nigerian student nurses. |
Review Article Open AccessSolutions for Wellness: Outcome Review and Analysis of a Healthy Lifestyle GroupValerie King, Rebecca Janis and Gary BurlingameInt Arch Nurs Health Care Volume 2, Issue 4Abstract: Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) experience a notably decreased life span due, in part to a metabolic syndrome linked to psychotropic medications commonly prescribed to SMI patients. Eli Lilly's Solutions for Wellness (SFW) program was designed to address some of the risk factors (e.g., weight, diet, lifestyle) that exacerbate the metabolic syndrome in SMI outpatients. However, there is limited data as to the effectiveness of the SFW program for hospitalized SMI patients. |
Research Article Open AccessProvision of Information about Infant Feeding Postpartum through Digital MediaLaura Mullaney, Shona Cawley, Amy C O'Higgins, Rachel Kennedy, Daniel McCartney and Michael J TurnerInt Arch Nurs Health Care Volume 2, Issue 4Abstract: Before, during and after pregnancy, women are keen to receive information that will promote not only their own well-being, but also that of their baby. The first year of life is a period of rapid growth and development. An infant's birth weight doubles by six months and triples by one year, a process not repeated at any other phase in the life cycle. A UK study suggests that first-time mothers have a good understanding of weaning guidelines; however, they seek weaning information from multiple sources, many of which conflict with one another. |
Discussion Paper Open AccessComparison of Four Cultural Competence Models in Transcultural Nursing: A Discussion PaperAbdulrhman Saad Albougami, Karen G Pounds and Jazi Shaydeid AlotaibiInt Arch Nurs Health Care Volume 2, Issue 4Abstract: Globalization has brought about tremendous changes to societies around the world. Increased immigration has led to increasing diversity among patients, making culturally congruent healthcare an absolute necessity. Like all healthcare fields, nursing is expected to adopt a global practice of culturally congruent care. Thus, nurses must acquire an in-depth understanding of cultural beliefs, practices, and differences, thus developing a practice of avoiding premature generalizations. |
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