Newborn Care Practices of Mothers in Arab Societies: Implication for Infant Welfare.

Introduction: There are at least 22 Arab league states and sections in Northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and Europe that incorporate the vast Middle Eastern culture. The purpose of this study was to identify the cultural variations in newborn care practices, self-management of common illnesses, and their potential impact on infant welfare.

Method: A qualitative design using a focus group approach with 37 Arab mothers in Jordan was used.

Measuring Care Needs of Parents of Children With Cancer: Psychometric Properties of the FIN-PED II Arabic Version.

Background And Purpose: This study was conducted to test the Arabic version of the Family Inventory of Needs-Pediatrics II (FIN-PED II).

Methods: The Arabic FIN-PED II was developed using the translation/back-translation method. Then, an expert panel of 5 parents of children with cancer rated the tool for clarity and content validity.