Afaf Hassan Ahmed

ORCID: 0000-0002-2973-8186
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Research Areas
  • Pregnancy-related medical research
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Public Health and Nutrition
  • Health and Wellbeing Research
  • Endometriosis Research and Treatment
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
  • Menstrual Health and Disorders
  • Pelvic floor disorders treatments
  • Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
  • Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
  • Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
  • Education, Safety, and Science Studies
  • Health, psychology, and well-being
  • Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
  • Healthcare and Venom Research
  • Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
  • Educational Research and Pedagogy
  • Shoulder Injury and Treatment
  • Sports and Physical Education Research
  • Climate Change and Health Impacts
  • Educational Systems and Policies
  • Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research
  • Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
  • Digital Imaging in Medicine

Port Said University
2023

Suez Canal University
2023

Alexandria University
2020-2023

Menopause is an inevitable developmental event that women encounter at age of 42–54 years. The drop estrogen levels accompanies cessation menstruation associated with multiple vasomotor, physical, neuropsychological, and sexual symptoms, which may hamper quality life. This study aimed to examine the severity psychological symptoms their correlates among peri- postmenopausal Emirati (N = 60, mean 54.88 ± 6 years). Participants were interviewed using Menopause-Specific Quality Life (MENQOL)...

10.3390/ijerph17145028 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020-07-13

Introduction: Leg edema is a prevalent problem during pregnancy causing activity limitations for pregnant women. The study aimed to compare the effect of effleurage foot massage versus water immersion with exercise on physiological among primigravidae. Study design: A quasi experimental, comparative was utilized. Setting: conducted at outpatient clinic of antenatal unit El Shatby Maternity Hospital. Subjects: subjects included 90 primigravida women who attended unit. Tools: Three tools...

10.21608/ejhc.2021.159852 article EN Egyptian Journal of Health Care 2021-04-11

Abstract Psychiatric comorbidity and abusive experiences in chronic pelvic pain (CPP) conditions may prolong disease course. This study investigated the psychometrics of Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 8 (DASS-8) among women with CPP (N = 214, mean age 33.3 ± 12.4 years). The DASS-8 expressed excellent fit, invariance across groups menopausal status, good know-group validity (differentiating psychiatric from those without comorbidity: U 2018.0, p 0.001), discriminant (HTMT ratios < 0.85),...

10.1038/s41598-022-15005-z article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2022-11-30

Background: Cervical cancer affects around half a million women each year, and the illness claims lives of nearly 300,000 people globally.The is largely avoidable.Cervical second most frequent in worldwide, it major public health issue poor nations.Aim study: This study aimed to evaluate effect Belief Model-based educational program about cervical prevention on knowledge beliefs.Subjects Method: used quasi-experimental design was conducted at Shatby Hospital's outpatient clinic.The total...

10.21608/asnj.2022.127397.1343 article EN cc-by-nc Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal 2022-05-26

Women who undergo perineal episiotomy can be affected by several complications such as bleeding, infection, pain, dyspareunia, reduction of sexual desire, well urinary and anal incontinence. Perineal pain related to has been reported interfere with women's daily activities postpartum prevent proper breastfeeding, rooming-in, maternal-infant bonding. The purpose this study was determine the effect dry heat application on wound Healing among primipara women.A quasi-experimental, two-group,...

10.1155/2023/9572354 article EN cc-by Obstetrics and Gynecology International 2023-01-04

Background: Climate change represents a significant global health issue that has rapidly ascended to the forefront of agenda.Its impact can be profound, affecting individuals not only on physical level but also psychologically and socially.Specifically, women are population may particularly susceptible ramifications climate change, their quality life threatened.It is worth noting nurses frontline any system; therefore, it essential have knowledgeable skilled workforce ensure community,...

10.21608/ejhc.2023.309373 article EN Egyptian Journal of Health Care 2023-06-01

Background: Labor pain is a highly distressing physical sensation that women experience during their lifetime. Over 90% of undergoing childbirth symptoms tension-anxiety-pain syndrome. Virtual reality (VR) non-pharmacological approach utilized to alleviate pain. Aim the study: evaluate effect virtual on labor intensity, duration first stage, anxiety, and satisfaction levels among primigravidae. Design: A quasi-experimental design. Setting: This study was conducted at delivery unit Sherbin...

10.21608/ejhc.2023.322687 article EN Deleted Journal 2023-10-29

P=<0.001), also the differences between two groups were statistically significant after applying

10.21608/ejhc.2022.227168 article EN Egyptian Journal of Health Care 2022-04-02

Abstract Psychiatric comorbidity and abusive experiences in chronic pelvic pain (CPP) conditions may prolong disease course. This study investigated the psychometrics of Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 8 (DASS-8) among women with CPP (N = 214, mean age 33.3 ± 12.4 years). The DASS-8 expressed excellent fit, invariance across groups menopausal status, good discriminant validity (differentiating psychiatric from those without comorbidity: U 2018.0, p 0.001), reliability (alpha 0.90), adequate...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1212124/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2022-01-11

Background: Psycho-physiological care during the third stage of labor including breast crawl technique comprises immediate and continued mother baby skin-to-skin contact as well breastfeeding.It has been believed to bring numerous protective effects for her newborn.Aim study: This study aimed evaluate effect on labor, initiation breastfeeding, bonding among primiparae.Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized.Subjects: convenient sample 60 primipara women.Setting: delivery...

10.21608/asnj.2023.185547.1484 article EN cc-by-nc Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal 2023-01-01

Background: Many women during pregnancy suffer from low back pain (LBP).This has a significant effect on women's quality of life.Fifty percent have pain.According to the related literature, LBP may be weakening condition that influences daily activities and their productivity affecting life.LBP must not neglected great attention should given this complaint.The aim study was assess progressive muscle relaxation exercises woman's life.Subjects Method: Design: A quasi-experimental research...

10.21608/tsnj.2021.210727 article EN cc-by Deleted Journal 2021-11-01

risk women and increasing their awareness compliance with effective interventions as early it

10.21608/ejhc.2022.218303 article EN Egyptian Journal of Health Care 2022-02-15

Background: Postnatal period is a joyous yet challenging for all mothers.After pain one of the ailments which often goes unrecognized in this period.Aim study: study aimed to evaluate effect foursquare breathing exercises on after pains, initiation breastfeeding and satisfaction with intervention among postpartum mothers.Design: A quasi-experimental research design.Sample: convenient sample 112 mothers.Setting: This was carried out at ward El-Mansoura New General Hospital, El-Dakahleya...

10.21608/asnj.2022.120643.1319 article EN cc-by-nc Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal 2022-03-01

Background: Abdominal binder (AB) is one of the most effective non pharmacological method that decreases many adverse events after cesarean deliveries as pain and distress, it can also improve physical function increase women's satisfaction. Aim study: This study aimed to assess effect of elastic abdominal on post cesarean pain, mobilization women's satisfaction. Subjects methods: Randomized Control Trial was utilized comparing two groups intervention control group (a routine...

10.21608/ejhc.2021.141875 article EN Egyptian Journal of Health Care 2021-01-27

Breast engorgement can cause breastfeeding difficulties.Different non-pharmacological methods to relieve breast have been attempted and investigated.The aim of the study was assess effect lukewarm water compresses versus cold gel packs on among puerperal women.Subject method: A quasi-experimental research design utilized.This conducted at Obstetric Gynecologic Department Damanhur National Medical Institution El-Behira Governorate.A convenient sample 80 women recruited according inclusion...

10.21608/asnj.2022.106384.1266 article EN cc-by-nc Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal 2021-12-01

The term "Hydatidiform Mole" refers to a group of abnormal gestations caused by villous trophoblastic associated with pregnancy.Aim: present study aimed evaluate the effect supportive educational guidelines about hydatidiform mole on women's knowledge, satisfaction, compliance treatment and follow up.Design: A quasi-experimental pre posttest design was utilized achieve aim this study.Setting: carried out at Hydatidiform Mole Outpatient Clinic Gynecological Hospital in Mansoura University...

10.21608/ejhc.2023.278829 article EN Egyptian Journal of Health Care 2023-01-10

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease associated with endothelial dysfunction (ED) and vascular morbidity. The study aimed to use ultrasound assess the relationships of lp13.3 genomic region-rs646776 polymorphism ED subclinical cardiovascular (CVD) in patients RA from Suez Canal region Egypt. Results This case-control included 66 healthy controls. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length showed that genotype frequencies for group were 62.1% (n = 41),...

10.7759/cureus.34743 article EN Cureus 2023-02-07

Virtual reality gives its users the feeling that they are living there since it combines fiction, technology, reality, and imagination.. It is also called virtual simulation technology as current future trends for pain management.

10.21608/ejhc.2023.293132 article EN Egyptian Journal of Health Care 2023-04-06

Background: Postpartum low back pain (PLBP) is a prominent health problem which commonly affects women worldwide.About 30 to 78 percent of experience LBP, considered prevalent musculoskeletal during pregnancy and its relieve post-delivery very slow often incomplete.Aim: the study: evaluate effect kinesio tape on postpartum functional disability in after cesarean section.Design: A quasi-experimental research design (non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test design) was...

10.21608/asnj.2023.207977.1579 article EN cc-by-nc Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal 2023-05-01

Background: Acupoint hot compresses during the immediate postpartum period may benefit women after vaginal delivery by reducing occurrence of urinary retention and its consequences. The study aims to determine effect acupoint on consequences among delivery. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design. Setting: This was conducted at obstetrics gynecology unit Medical National Institute in Damanhour. Subjects: convenience sample 80 women. Tools: Four tools were be used; Tool (I):...

10.21608/asnj.2024.251421.1723 article EN cc-by-nc Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal 2023-11-01

Background: Shoulder pain is a prevalent complaint after laparoscopic surgery.Non-pharmacological nursing measures reduce pain, and analgesic drug dosage, improve women's emotional control, increase their functional capability.Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of Trendelenburg position, deep breathing exercise, warm water application on shoulder post-gynecologic recovery.Design: A quasi-experimental was conducted in post-laparoscopic unit at El-Shatby Obstetrics Gynecology...

10.21608/ejhc.2023.314266 article EN Egyptian Journal of Health Care 2023-08-26

Introduction: Postural changes can be one of the simplest ways promoting labor, as women can use them while remaining in bed, if medically indicated. Aim study to evaluate, effect of an ergonomic ankle support for squatting position on progress labor and maternal outcome among primiparae women. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Subjects: A convenience subject (80) were selected from EL-Shatby Maternity University Hospital. Tools: four tools used by researchers...

10.21608/ejhc.2021.159853 article EN Egyptian Journal of Health Care 2021-04-11
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