Development and psychometric properties of the maternal health needs scale in Chinese maternal women.

Objectives: There is very limited research on maternal health needs and no reliable validated research tools have been developed. The purpose of this study was to develop and test a Maternal Health Needs Scale (MHNS) in Chinese maternal women.

Methods: Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs as the theoretical model, the pool of items regarding maternal health needs was developed through existing literature, expert evaluation and modification, and a pilot study's feedback.

Healthy aging: A bibliometric analysis of the literature.

Due to dramatic growth of the aging population worldwide, there has been an urgent call for a public health strategy to manage healthy aging, with the ultimate goal being advancement of aging research. Considerable progress has been made in uncovering the mystery of aging process using multidisciplinary methods. There is a growing consensus in the field that aging traits which were originally thought to be disparate are likely to be interconnected.

Chinese version of the clinical learning environment comparison survey: Assessment of reliability and validity.

Background: Simulation is recommended as a substitute for clinical practice among nursing students. No current guidelines exist regarding the accurate percentage of simulation hours versus clinical practice hours. Comparing simulation with clinical practice is needed so that both strategies can be optimally combined in nursing education.

Osteoporosis Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Beliefs among College Students in the USA and China.

This study investigated differences in osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and health beliefs among Chinese and American college students. Information obtained will be used in developing osteoporosis prevention programs for younger adults. Methods.