Publications by authors named "A B Kadir"
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women worldwide, and advancements in detection and treatment have improved survival rates. Evaluating breast cancer patients' quality of life is essential for effective healthcare planning. This study aims to assess the level of quality of life and its associated factors, including sociodemographic, clinical, coping skills, and psychological factors among breast cancer women in Iraq.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chronic diseases pose significant threats to persons' well-being and mental health leading to stress, anxiety and depression without effective resilience strategies. However, experiences to gain resilience in living with chronic disease in the context of Asian countries remain insufficiently explored. This review seeks to provide a comprehensive summary of qualitative evidence that explores the lived experience that cultivates resilience in chronic diseases among adults within Asian countries.
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- Clinical competence is crucial for quality nursing care, influencing patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction, but data on Ethiopian nurses' competence is limited.
- The study conducted from March 1-30, 2022, surveyed 205 nurses from three hospitals, utilizing a structured questionnaire to assess their clinical competence, which was found to be at a moderate level overall.
- Key factors impacting clinical competence included age, work experience, professional satisfaction, and training, with nearly half of participants showing inadequate clinical competence, leading to recommendations for targeted improvements by stakeholders.
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- - This study researched the effects of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D3 supplementation on the nutritional status of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in Gaza, aiming to tackle cancer-related malnutrition.
- - 88 women were randomly divided into four groups: omega-3, vitamin D, a combination of both, and a control group; the supplements were given for nine weeks while various health measures were taken.
- - Results showed that the combined omega-3 and vitamin D group had significant improvements in nutritional scores, body weight, BMI, blood albumin levels, and protein intake when compared to the other groups.
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- * 88 participants were randomly assigned to four groups: omega-3, vitamin D, a combination of both, and a control group, receiving respective supplementations for 9 weeks.
- * Results showed that the combined omega-3 and vitamin D group significantly improved overall health status, functional scores, and reduced fatigue and inflammatory markers when compared to the other groups.