The impact of the 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquakes on the mental health of children.

The seismic events that struck southern Turkey and Syria in February 2023, with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.6 respectively, have significantly impacted the well-being of millions, particularly children and adolescents.

Assessment of Anxiety, Stress, and Depression Among COVID-19 Survivors After 40 Months in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: An Online Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Aims: COVID-19 survivors often experience significant and pervasive psychological distress. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and demographic factors affecting anxiety, stress, and depression levels among COVID-19 survivors in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

Method: This online cross-sectional study was conducted from August 1, 2023 to December 17, 2023, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok.

Assessment of Nursing Faculty Members' Knowledge Toward Research: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background and aim In the context of contributing to healthcare and the well-being of a nation and its communities, nursing research plays a vital role in advancing the discipline of nursing science. Nursing research is essential for improving the quality of nursing care. This study aims to examine the research knowledge level of faculty members at the College of Nursing, University of Raparin, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.

Exploring Young Adults' Reluctance to Engage With Psychiatric Hospitals in Erbil, Iraq: Identifying Barriers to Psychiatric Care.

Background And Aim: In Erbil, Iraq, the reluctance of young adults to engage with psychiatric services is influenced by a complex array of barriers, including stigma-related, attitudinal, and instrumental factors that hinder effective mental healthcare access. This study aimed to identify these specific barriers to accessing psychiatric care among young adults in Erbil.

Materials And Methods: The study utilized a cross-sectional online survey conducted between April 5th and May 1st, 2024.

Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Depression Among a Sample of Iraqi Non-Psychiatric Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Nurses, comprising the largest profession in healthcare, play a significant role in the identification and management of mental health disorders in hospitals.

Objectives: The study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of non-psychiatric nurses and their encounters with depressive patients throughout their careers.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study with 400 non-psychiatric nurses from different hospitals in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq during October and November 2022.

Challenges and Counteracting Strategies Including Optimum Health Service Practices for Frontline Nurses During the Mpox Outbreak and Futuristic Vision.

Introduction: Monkeypox (mpox) is an evolving infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). On July 23, 2022, the WHO declared the recent mpox outbreaks a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), which terminated on May 11, 2023. As of July 11, 2023, 88,288 confirmed cases and 149 deaths have been reported from 112 countries and territories.

Antimicrobial Resistance: Stewardship and One Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) due to factors such as the high prevalence of infectious diseases, weak health systems, and the misuse of antimicrobials. This paper aims to discuss how interdisciplinary action and collaboration, specifically through antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and the One Health approach, can effectively address AMR in the EMR. The review focuses on successful AMS initiatives and the adoption of the One Health approach in countries within the EMR, including the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC), Egypt, Iran, Jordan, and Pakistan.

Bridging the Gap: Nurses' Integral Role in Oral Cancer Prevention and Management.

This editorial explores the important role that nurses play in bridging the gap in the prevention and management of oral cancer. Despite advances in medical science, oral cancer remains a significant global public health challenge, with high mortality rates due to late diagnosis and inadequate treatment. Nurses, with their multifaceted contributions, are indispensable in addressing this challenge.

Charting the Future: The Role of AI in Transforming Nursing Documentation.

This editorial delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into nursing documentation, emphasizing its potential to streamline workflows, reduce human error, and enhance patient care. AI technologies, notably natural language processing and decision support systems, present opportunities to automate tedious documentation tasks and enhance record accuracy. However, their adoption raises ethical considerations, such as privacy, bias, and accountability.

Preferences, Acceptability and Usage of Mobile Health Applications Among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Multisite, Cross-Sectional Survey.

Introduction And Objective: Mobile health applications (mHealth) can bring revolutionary changes to health care by making it more accessible, cost-effective, and efficient. The successful adoption of mHealth is largely determined by its acceptance by providers and end users. The acceptance of mHealth among nursing students, who are the future nurses, needs to be understood.

Environmental Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance in Low and Middle-Income Countries: The Impacts of a Changing World.

This letter highlights the impact of environmental drivers on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to address this global health threat. Key factors, such as agricultural practices, wastewater treatment, and pollution, contribute to the development and spread of resistant pathogens. Utilizing the One Health approach, the paper emphasizes the importance of promoting responsible antimicrobial use, strengthening public health systems, investing in innovative research, and raising public awareness.

Sympathetic nerve blocks for posttraumatic stress disorder: an evidentiary review for future clinical trials.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic disorder resulting from exposure to traumatic events. In recent years, sympathetic nerve blocks have gained interest as an emerging treatment modality for PTSD. They have been shown to reduce autonomic dysfunction associated with PTSD symptoms, particularly in refractory and treatment-resistant patients.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Practice: Lessons Learned and Future Trends.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly impacted healthcare givers, especially nurses, who were at the forefront of the crisis. It highlighted the importance of preparedness, adaptability, and technology in healthcare systems. Nurses faced challenges like personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages, high patient numbers, and evolving protocols, emphasizing the need for robust plans and flexible infrastructures.

Addressing the Effects of War on Gaza's Healthcare System.

The protracted conflict in Gaza, marked by extensive Israeli attacks, has devastatingly crippled the healthcare system. Hospitals, clinics, and essential facilities have been directly targeted or damaged, leading to critical shortages in beds, equipment, and medications. The strain on healthcare workers has resulted in burnout, trauma, and mental health disorders.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness of Healthcare Workers in Iraq's Kurdistan Region to Vaccinate against Human Monkeypox: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Although human monkeypox infections had not been recorded in the Kurdistan region of Iraq as of August 2023, the rapid growth of cases worldwide and the detection of monkeypox in neighboring Middle Eastern nations call for careful planning and timely response measures. Educating and empowering frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) so that they can act to curb the spread of monkeypox infections are core elements of primary prevention and protecting public health. Therefore, this study aimed to assess HCWs' knowledge and attitudes about monkeypox and their willingness to vaccinate against monkeypox.

The role of digital health in revolutionizing healthcare delivery and improving health outcomes in conflict zones.

The provision and planning for healthcare delivery in conflict is a pressing imperative. Healthcare within these environments is naturally complex, given the entanglement of affected populations, militaries and oft-deteriorating public services. The field of digital health, placed at the intersection of healthcare and technology, has the power to revolutionize healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes worldwide.

France Reports Rise in Severe Neonatal Infections Caused by a New Enterovirus (Echovirus-11) Variant.

The surge in severe neonatal sepsis cases caused by a novel variant of Echovirus 11 (E-11) in France and several European countries has sparked concern. The affected infants, mostly premature and twins, displayed rapid clinical decline within days after birth, presenting symptoms akin to septic shock with hepatic impairment and multi-organ failure. Laboratory findings revealed profound coagulopathy, low platelet counts, and acute renal failure, indicating severe disease progression.