With the recent increased prevalence of human outbreaks, monkeypox has been recognized for decades as an infectious disease with substantial pandemic potential. The majority of cases of this virus have been observed in the European region (11,865), with few cases in the Western Pacific (54). Various governing health agencies are striving to restrain the fatal monkeypox virus (MPXV). Health practitioners around the world are learning about the many clinical manifestations of this infection, and its potential therapies. Despite the plethora of new evidence and rising cases, the essential questions remain unsolved. Thus, in this review, we have modernized the outlook for monkeypox, which will be helpful for various medical practitioners. In the light of continuing outbreaks around the world, we have also presented our assessment of the readiness of India against this outbreak, with a special focus on its effects on oral health.

Cheating behavior is spreading among nursing students worldwide, necessitating the development of a validated questionnaire evaluating the reasons for such behavior. Nursing students (N = 482) from 2 universities in Saudi Arabia participated in this observational study. A survey containing items on socio-demographics and the 33-item Reasons for Cheating Scale (RCS) was completed by the respondents. The RCS had a 1-factor structure; the model fit indices were similar between the 1-, 2-, and 3-factor models, but the inter-factor correlations were too high for the 2- and 3-factor models. The measures of the quality of the factor score estimates were as follows: factor determinacy index, 0.987; expected a posteriori marginal reliability, 0.974; sensitivity ratio, 6.178; and expected percentage of true differences, 97.3%. The measures of the closeness to unidimensionality for the overall RCS were as follows: unidimensional congruence, 0.957; explained common variance, 0.875; and mean item residual absolute loading, 0.223. The intraclass correlation coefficient and McDonald’s omega were 0.96 (CI: 0.93–0.98) and 0.962 (95% CI: 0.958–0.967), respectively. The severity score, infit, and outfit ranged from −0.847 to −2.015, 0.813 to 1.742, and 0.837 to 1.661, respectively. For all RCS items, the thresholds ranked τi1 < τi2 < τi3 < τi4 and showed invariance between the sexes. The RCS showed robust psychometric validity for both classical and item response theory parameters. It also had excellent test-retest reliability, internal consistency, item discrimination, factorial validity, measurement invariance, and ordered threshold level for the responses. Therefore, the RCS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing cheating behavior among nursing students.

Introduction: In recent years, burnout among midwives has surged due to increased work demands and a shortage of staff. This trend poses serious risks to maternal and infant health outcomes, potentially affecting mortality rates. Therefore, addressing midwife burnout is critical for maintaining quality maternal care services. This study was conducted to investigate the degree of burnout among midwives employed in Saudi Arabian hospitals, taking into account emotional tiredness, depersonalisation and decreased personal accomplishment. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the second health cluster in Saudi Arabia using purposive sampling. An online survey with the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) assessed burnout levels among 284 midwives. Results: The majority (99%) were Saudi nationals, mostly aged 26–35 years. About 41% worked evening shifts, and 37% were in inpatient departments. Overall, midwives experienced high burnout levels (mean score: 2.55 ± 0.955). Statistical analysis revealed significant correlations ( P < 0.05) between burnout levels, age and years of work experience. Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight a critical issue at the second health cluster, emphasising the need for targeted interventions. Addressing burnout factors and supporting midwives’ well-being are crucial to sustain high-quality maternal care delivery in the region.

Background: Nurses’ work engagement is an important determinant of nursing performance, staff well-being, and healthcare quality. Psychological empowerment may contribute to work engagement by strengthening nurses’ sense of meaning, competence, self-determination, and impact in their work. Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between psychological empowerment and work engagement among nurses working in the Second Health Cluster in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses working in the Second Health Cluster. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires measuring psychological empowerment and work engagement. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and simple and multiple linear regression analyses were used to examine the associations between psychological empowerment, its dimensions, and work engagement. Results: The mean total psychological empowerment score was 41.48 ± 11.11 (possible range: 12–60), corresponding to a mean item score of 3.46 ± 0.93 on the 5-point response scale. Psychological empowerment was positively associated with work engagement in the simple regression model, which explained 57.0% of the variance in work engagement (R² = 0.570, p < 0.001). In the multiple regression model, which included the four psychological empowerment dimensions, the explained variance was 57.5% (R² = 0.575). Meaning (β = 0.293, p < 0.001), impact (β = 0.268, p < 0.001), and self-determination (β = 0.160, p = 0.016) were statistically significant independent correlates of work engagement, whereas competence was not statistically significant after adjustment for the other dimensions (β = 0.103, p = 0.117). Conclusions: Psychological empowerment was positively associated with nurses’ work engagement. Meaning, impact, and self-determination showed statistically significant associations when the four dimensions were examined simultaneously. These findings highlight the potential relevance of empowerment-related workplace practices while requiring cautious interpretation because of the cross-sectional design and sampling approach.

Female office workers are a group of staff, who pregnancy is a part of their life and during or after pregnancy they will face with different kinds of pain, especially in lower back area. In this regards, midwifery experts can play a key role for giving practical suggestions to prevent from that...

Environmental sustainability is increasingly important in healthcare due to the sector’s substantial impact on energy use and waste generation. Nurse