Self-Blame Attribution: Concept Analysis and Application to HPV-Related Cancers.

The attribution of self-blame for a negative physical health outcome can lead to further deterioration of one's mental and spiritual state. Using Walker and Avant's eight-step model for concept analysis, self-blame attribution is explored following the diagnosis of a human papillomavirus-related cancer in women. Conceptual case examples provide application of the concept to patient situations.

Examining the Burden of Self-Blame Attribution Among Women With Cervical Cancer.

Self-blame for past sexual behaviors or for the personal character may be associated with the development of cervical cancer. Aims were to understand the burden of self-blame attribution (SBA) among women with cervical cancer by (1) examining relationships between SBA, psychological distress (PD), and spiritual well-being (SWB); (2) determining differences between behavioral (BSB) and characterological self-blame (CSB) attribution; and (3) describing associations between SBA and unwanted past sexual experiences. Women attending a cancer center in the southeastern United Stats ( = 106) completed an online survey including a demographic questionnaire and three instruments: (1) SBA for Cancer Scale; (2) Psychological Distress Subscale of the Psychological Adjustment to Cancer Scale-Self Report; and (3) Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Spiritual Well-being.

Sleep, screen time, and family meal frequency in preschool children: A pilot study.

This exploratory pilot study identified the prevalence and perceptions of three healthy habits in preschool-age children by surveying their parents/caregivers. Researchers examined children's hours of sleep, screen time, and number of family meals per week.

Nurse practitioner students' observations of preceptor engagement in obesity management and weight bias: A mixed-methods approach.

Background: Obesity is considered a growing epidemic in the United States. Nurse practitioners (NPs) have the opportunity to serve as leaders in addressing concerns related to disease management, particularly obesity. Currently, we lack an awareness of how NP students are learning obesity management from their preceptors.

Food insecurity among nursing students: A mixed methods study.

Background: College students are among 48.1 table million Americans who experience food insecurity, affecting aspects of daily living, health, and academic performance. This study sought to assess food security in nursing students to determine the prevalence and significance of this issue.

Competency in obesity management: An educational intervention study with nurse practitioner students.

Background: The National Center for Health Statistics reported that obesity is at epidemic levels in the United States, with an estimated 70.7% of adults affected by overweight and obesity. The disease state of obesity affects all generations and is pervasive among all socioeconomic groups.

NP student encounters with obesity bias in clinical practice.

This study explores NP students' encounters with obesity stigma and bias in their clinical environment as well as recommendations to decrease obesity stigma and bias. Results indicate a need for continued education on the topic of weight management within NP curricula.

Advanced Practice Nursing student knowledge in obesity management: A mixed methods research study.

Background: Obesity, the most prevalent chronic disease affecting multiple systems, is associated with increased mortality and a decreased life expectancy.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) students' confidence of obesity management as well as satisfaction of APN curriculum on and curricular recommendations regarding obesity management.

Design: Modified convergent mixed-methods design.

Providing Breast Cancer Survivorship: Lessons Learned From a Pilot Project Implementation.

Background: Many cancer survivors have gaps in knowledge of their disease and treatments received.

Objective: The goal of this project was to evaluate the development and implementation of a pilot breast cancer survivorship program aimed at decreasing the gap in patient knowledge of disease and treatment, from both the staff and patient perspectives.

Methods: A mixed methods approach used data from multiple sources: (1) historical data, (2) medical record review, (3) a mailed patient questionnaire, (4) 1:1 semistructured telephone interviews with patients, and (5) 1:1 semistructured interviews with staff members.