Translation and preliminary psychometric evaluation of the Measurement of Midwifery Quality - MMAY postpartum in a Greek sample.

Objective: . Aim: To translate and examine the psychometric properties of the Measurement of Midwifery Quality - MMAY postpartum in a sample of postpartum women in Greece.

Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: After officially translating the questionnaire, we conducted a cross-sectional study in three public and one private obstetric clinic in Greece.

Navigating Uncertainty: A Qualitative Study on the Hospitalization Experience of COVID-19 Patients.

This study examines the hospitalization experience of COVID-19 patients in public hospitals in the Thessaly Region of the Greek territory. The ultimate goal is to explore and gain a deeper understanding of the subjective experience of hospitalization. A qualitative study design was employed in this study.

Assessing Daily Function and Sleep Disorders in Hemodialysis Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Background: Chronic, end-stage renal disease significantly impacts patients' daily activities and sleep quality, particularly those undergoing hemodialysis. However, there is limited research on the extent of these challenges and their correlation with this population.

Aim: This study aims to assess the level of activity of daily living and the prevalence of sleep disturbances in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis.

Validation in the Greek Language of the Patients' Perception of the Surgical Safety Questionnaire.

Introduction Adverse events in the operating room are considered unintended injuries or harm caused by healthcare rather than the patient's disease, leading to death, disability, or prolonged hospital stays. Methods A cross-sectional design was conducted following the random sampling method, on 200 surgical patients. A self-completed questionnaire was used, translated, and adapted into the Greek language.

COVID-19 Fear and Coping Strategies during the Pandemic: Insights from Greek health services units.

The aim of this study was to assess the fear caused by the COVID-19 pandemic among health services users in Greece. The study involved 1260 participants from three health services units in the prefecture of Corinthia. The COVID-19 Fear Scale (FCV-19S) and the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory (Brief-COPE) were used to assess fear levels.

Exploration of Nursing Care for Individuals With Bipolar Disorder in a Manic Episode: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that is chronic and has frequent relapses.

Objectives: The purpose of the research was to study the nursing care of patients with bipolar disorder in the mania phase.

Methods: A qualitative study was employed in this study.

A Mixed-Method Study on the Assessment of Factors Influencing Nurses' Provision of Spiritual Care.

Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to explore factors that influence nurses' beliefs about offering spiritual care.

Study Design: A mixed-method study design, incorporating both quantitative (questionnaire) and qualitative research, was used for this study (focus group discussion).

Methods: The questionnaires were completed by a convenience sample of nurses and their assistants working in two public hospitals.

The impact of delirium on clinical and functional outcomes in hospitalized patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Background: Delirium, which is prevalent in critical care settings, remains underexplored in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU).

Aim: To investigate the prevalence and clinical significance of delirium in patients with ACS admitted to the CICU.

Study Design: A prospective study (n = 106, mean age 74.

Knowledge and beliefs of Greek parents towards HPV infection and vaccination - are they willing to vaccinate their sons?

Objectives: Human papillomavirus (HPV) stands as one of the prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and serves as the primary factor behind nearly all instances of cervical cancer, along with various other non-cancerous conditions like genital warts. Our objective was to explore the knowledge and beliefs of Greek parents regarding HPV infection and the vaccination of boys against HPV.

Methods: A cross-sectional study took place at a university hospital located in the Peloponnese region of Greece, from January to June 2021.

SURGICAL INTERVENTION IN PATIENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AND PERIANAL DISEASE.

Objective: Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence of IBD in gastrointestinal surgery patients and record the disease's characteristics and treatment.

Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: A search was carried out in the archives of the gastroenterology clinics of the University General Hospital of Ioannina and the General Hospital of Ioannina "G. Hatzikosta" in Greece.

FEAR AND STIGMATIZATION IN THE GENERAL POPULATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Objective: Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the feeling of fear and stigmatization in the general population, during the pandemic. .

Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 1076 people attending a vaccination center in the Region of Argos, a prefecture of Peloponnese Region.

MENTAL HEALTH, QUALITY OF LIFE, SPIRITUAL DRYNESS AND ACEDIA SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC DISEASES.

Objective: The aim of the present study is to examine mental health, quality of life, acedia and spiritual dryness in patients suffering from chronic diseases.

Patients And Methods: Materials and method: Data were collected by special design instrument for the needs of the present study. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were applied and the analysis was carried out with IBM SPSS 26 and JASP 0.

Conscientious objection to caring for transgender people: An ethical right or a discriminatory attitude?

Background: In modern society, health professionals are often asked to use their technical skills to serve purposes other than treating illnesses. In such cases, some clinicians may express ethical reluctance to fulfill their patients' preferences. Conscientious objection in health care is the refusal by providers to perform a legally valid and scientifically approved clinical intervention because of moral concerns.

A comprehensive health effects assessment of the use of sanitizers and disinfectants during COVID-19 pandemic: a global survey.

COVID-19 has affected all aspects of human life so far. From the outset of the pandemic, preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the observance of health protocols, especially the use of sanitizers and disinfectants was given more attention. Despite the effectiveness of disinfection chemicals in controlling and preventing COVID-19, there are critical concerns about their adverse effects on human health.

Frequency and Impacts of Verbal Abuse on Healthcare Workers in a Secondary Healthcare Structure in Greece.

Background: Threatening and aggressive behaviors in healthcare settings constitute a significant problem that can affect not only the physical and mental integrity of staff but also patient safety and the quality of healthcare. Literature highlights verbal abuse as the most common form of non-physical violence and is estimated from 51.8% to 63.

Assessment of quality of life and psycho-emotional burden in pregnant women in Greece.

Introduction: Many changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. These changes (biological, chemical, hormonal, anatomical) can make a pregnant woman both physically and mentally vulnerable. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in association with depression symptoms in pregnancy.

Detection and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions Related to Antibiotics in Primary Healthcare in Greece.

Background: Detection of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is a challenging matter for healthcare professionals who contribute significantly to the pharmacovigilance system through their participation inspontaneous reporting.

Objective: The objective of this study was the detection and reporting of ADRs related to antibiotics in primary health care in the region of Peloponnese.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in all national health system primary health units of the Peloponnese region in Greece.

Verbal Abuse in the Operating Room: A Survey of Three General Hospitals in the Peloponnese Region.

Background The operating room is a special place in a hospital structure, which has a very high psychological load and many moments of tension, often leading to difficulties in communication between the health professionals involved, as well as cases of verbal and physical violence. Purpose The purpose of the study was to investigate the existence of verbal violence in the operating rooms of three general hospitals in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted of health professionals (physicians and nurses) employed in the operating rooms of three general hospitals in the Peloponnese region.