Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), an important human pathogen, is classified as a human carcinogen. It is known to cause dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. Awareness regarding H. pylori infections in Saudi Arabia awaits investigation to reduce or even eliminate the infection that would ease the substantial burden of managing H. pylori among both malignant and non-malignant diseases. Aims: The study aims were to (1) assess the knowledge of H. pylori infection, testing, and management among undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia and (2) compare the H. pylori knowledge among health science and non-health science students. Methods: This study involved a cross-sectional online survey among 334 undergraduate students in health science and non-health science colleges at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, using a valid and reliable author-developed survey. The survey had two sections: the socio-demographic factors and knowledge items regarding H. pylori. Data were collected during the 2019–2020 academic year. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Mann–Whitney U test. The knowledge scores were categorized as poor, fair, and good. Results: Less than 10% of the students in both groups had a good knowledge level about H. pylori. The comparison of the overall mean between both groups was non-significant. Moreover, the level of knowledge of the respondents was significantly associated with their university level (p < 0.001), family monthly income (p < 0.007), having heard about H. pylori infection (p < 000.1), and a previous history of H. pylori infection (p < 000.1). Conclusion: The overall knowledge level of Saudi undergraduate students about H. pylori infection was low. Thus, health awareness interventions through educational programs are recommended for improving their knowledge about H. pylori infection and its prevention.

Background: labor pain is the result of a complex and subjective interaction of multiple physiologic and psychosocial factors on a woman’s individual interpretation of labor stimuli. Aim of study: to compare the intensity of delivery pain through different childbirth positions in the first stage of delivery among primigravidae mothers. Setting: The study was carried out at Prince Sultan Military Medical City Hospital, Riyadh. Sample: This is a clinical trial conducted on 93 primiparous pregnant women randomly selected through convenient sampling from those who were hospitalized in the hospitals of Prince Sultan Military Medical City. Women with a gestational age of 37–42 weeks, singleton pregnancy, who had passed the first labor stage through physiologic process, and with cephalic presentation were selected. The subjects were randomly allocated to be in the groups were equally divided into three matching groups (walking, setting and recumbent). An Interviewing Assessment Sheet, Partograph, Visual analogue pain intensity scale (VAS) was used. Position changes implemented during first stage of labour and intensity of pain assessed by Visual analogue pain intensity scale tool. Results: Mean score of pain severity in Latent phase was (4.33) in Semi-Recumbent position, (5.06) in Lateral position, (3.45) in Sitting position and (4.13) in walking group. In Active phase the mean was (6.67) in Semi-Recumbent position, (7.5) in Lateral position, (5.71) in Sitting position and (5.29±2.3) in walking group. However, only Active phase showed significant differences between labour position groups (P=0.009). The labour positions during first stage of labour doesn’t influence their risky for cesarean section but the walking group reported significantly less incidence of CS than the other two groups. More over ventous delivery showed high incidence in recumbent position than other. As regard to degree of laceration, Lateral or semi recumbent position, compared to sitting position or walking position, increase the risky of second degree laceration. As regard to episiotomy, the three position not reduce. Conclusion and Recommendation: Change positions during active phase of first stage of labor appeared to have a remarkable effect on labor pain intensity. In service training programs for nurses in labor units about the utilization of nonpharmacological approaches is recommended.

Introduction: Teaching regarding self-care during pregnancy along with the useful interventions are helpful for treating urinary tract infections (UTI).Objective: This study examines change in health behavoir and knowledge among UTI pregnant women following three months of teaching sessions. Method: This quasi-experimental study was carried out on gestational women visiting the outpatient ante-natal clinic at Prince Sultan Military Medical City. A total of 377 gestational women were recruited in the study through purposive sampling technique. A structured interview questionnaire was answered by both groups (control, intervention), prior to the intervention and 12 weeks after health teaching sessions were conducted by the researcher. The questionnaire consisted of three parts to assess socio-demographic data, knowledge about of UTI and health behaviours evaluation. Results: The mean age was 28.7 ± 4.8 in intervention group.The association between enrolled gestational women knowledge related to UTI infection after implementation of teaching sessions found a significant difference in level of knowledge in both intervention and control group. After the teaching sessions, the percentage of women with fair (61.54%) and good (35.90%) knowledge have been increased , health behaviours regarding UTI 35.90% of study group had very good behavior compared to 23.68% before intervention. The findings showed that health teaching session was effective in promotion of the knowledge, and health behaviors of pregnant women with UTI. Conclusion: Based on the result, health teaching sessions had effects on the knowledge, and their health behaviors through empowering women to change their lifestyle & health seeking behavior.

Background/Objectives: Inefficient postoperative handovers contribute to medical malpractice and care discontinuity by omitting critical patient information and compromising patient health. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the quality of postoperative nurse handovers in ORs, PACUs, ICUs, and wards across four hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted among postoperative care nurses across four hospitals in the second health cluster in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through an online questionnaire to assess handover quality via a Handover Quality Rating Form and sociodemographic information. Data analysis was performed using SPSS v28. Results: Among the 521 nurse participants (84.1% female, M_age = 34.5 years), the overall postoperative handover quality was 76.8%, with handover conduct and quality scoring the highest (27.9 ± 4.8 and 17.7 ± 3.1, respectively). Female nurses demonstrated significantly higher performance in teamwork and handover circumstances, whereas older nurses demonstrated significantly better teamwork, handover conduct, and quality. Saudi and younger nurses experienced significantly higher handover circumstances. Nurses’ educational level and years of experience in the present ward were significantly correlated with handover circumstances, conduct, and quality. Handovers from the theater to recovery resulted in higher average circumstances than those from recovery to the ward. The study setting was significantly associated with handover quality. Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of local evaluating the handover quality of nurses in various contexts, specifically considering the circumstances, conduct, and teamwork when planning implementation and developing standardized handover protocols for different departments, specialties, and healthcare settings. These results support the development of targeted training programs and unit-specific handover protocols.

Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) significantly affects the daily lives of young females. Mindfulness training can empower them by providing practical techniques to manage PMS symptoms effectively, potentially reducing their reliance on medication. This study aimed to examine the effect of mindfulness training on premenstrual syndrome among young females. Study Design: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-post-test design was adopted. Study Setting: The Gynecological Outpatient Clinic of Sohag University Hospital, Sohag Governorate, Egypt. Study Subjects: A convenient sample of 84 young females was recruited. Study Tools: Three tools were used for data collection: a structured interview questionnaire, a modified premenstrual syndrome screening tool, and a five-factor mindfulness questionnaire. Results: Mindfulness training significantly reduced the total physical, behavioral, and psychological symptoms of PMS as compared to pre-intervention (45.6±9.4 vs. 77.1±9.6, respectively). Moreover, the mindfulness mean score increased significantly from pre- to post-intervention (130.9±9.3 vs. 169.6±16.5, respectively). Conclusion: young females who engaged in mindfulness training demonstrated improvements in their physical, behavioral, and psychological symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, alongside an increase in their mindfulness scores. Recommendation: Offer mindfulness training classes at gynecological outpatient clinics to support young females in effectively managing and alleviating the symptoms and intensity of premenstrual syndrome.