Aggression and violent behavior are the chief concerns among staff, families and clients at inpatient psychiatric units. The aim of this study was to assess psychological loneliness, and aggression among psychiatric patients. Descriptive correlational research design was used in this study. The sample consisted of 100 psychiatric inpatients at Beni-Ahmad psychiatric hospital in El-Minia governorate. Three tools were utilized to measure the concepts of the study variables: Personal and clinical data Questionnaire, Psychological loneliness scale, and Aggression questionnaire. Results of the study revealed that 42%, 35% and 14% of patients were diagnosed schizophrenic, depression and manic disorders. Most of them (73%) had severe psychological loneliness and 51% had severe level of aggression. In conclusion, more than half of psychiatric patients had severe psychological loneliness and severe level of aggression. Psychological loneliness was negatively correlated with aggression, Recommendations: This study recommended to design and implement a psycho-educational program to decrease psychological loneliness and aggression among the psychiatric patients.

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Background: Breast cancer is a serious disease with potential high morbidity and mortality. It is the commonest malignancy in women. Approximately one million new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year wide world. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of breast self-examination training program on knowledge and practice of working women at secondary schools in Assiut and El Menia cities. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in four work places (4 schools) at Assuit and El-minia cities. The equivalent sample included in the study 104 of a group of working women. Three instruments were used for data collection the first tool included self-administrated questionnaire to assess socio-demographic data the second tool to assess knowledge level of the participants related to breast cancer and breast self examination information about cancer breast (pre & post test).Third tool included an observation checklist to assess the practice of the participants related to breast self examination. Two constructive BSE training sessions were carried out, in the form of lectures, group discussions demonstration and re-demonstration.

Background: Breast cancer is a serious disease with potential high morbidity and mortality. It is the commonest malignancy in women. Approximately one million new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year wide world. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of breast self-examination training program on knowledge and practice of working women at secondary schools in Assiut and El Menia cities. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in four work places (4 schools) at Assuit and El-minia cities. The equivalent sample included in the study 104 of a group of working women. Three instruments were used for data collection the first tool included self-administrated questionnaire to assess socio-demographic data the second tool to assess knowledge level of the participants related to breast cancer and breast self examination information about cancer breast (pre & post test).Third tool included an observation checklist to assess the practice of the participants related to breast self examination. Two constructive BSE training sessions were carried out, in the form of lectures, group discussions demonstration and re-demonstration.

Background: The atmosphere in poultry houses, particularly where ventilation is limited, can adversely affect human health. Aim of study: Assess knowledge, attitude and practice of participants at poultry farms regarding occupational health hazards Methods: cross sectional study was used in this study concluded 400 participants from Assuit district One tool used; Interview questionnaire developed to collect data. It consist of five parts first part to assess socio-demographic characteristics, second part to assess medical history, third part to assess workers' knowledge, fourth part to assess practice of workers and fifth part is likert rating scale to assess worker s' attitude. Results: Shows that 53.8% were 20- 40 years, 40.2 % had secondary school, 71.7% had poor knowledge about occupational health hazards at poultry farms, and 34.8 % had positive attitude towards occupational health hazards at poultry farms. Conclusion: There was poor knowledge among poultry workers in Assuit distract while more than one third had positive attitude towards their work. Recommendations:. Workers must wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, mask and aprons.

Background: The atmosphere in poultry houses, particularly where ventilation is limited, can adversely affect human health. Aim of study: Assess knowledge, attitude and practice of participants at poultry farms regarding occupational health hazards Methods: cross sectional study was used in this study concluded 400 participants from Assuit district One tool used; Interview questionnaire developed to collect data. It consist of five parts first part to assess socio-demographic characteristics, second part to assess medical history, third part to assess workers' knowledge, fourth part to assess practice of workers and fifth part is likert rating scale to assess worker s' attitude. Results: Shows that 53.8% were 20- 40 years, 40.2 % had secondary school, 71.7% had poor knowledge about occupational health hazards at poultry farms, and 34.8 % had positive attitude towards occupational health hazards at poultry farms. Conclusion: There was poor knowledge among poultry workers in Assuit distract while more than one third had positive attitude towards their work. Recommendations:. Workers must wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, mask and aprons.

Background: The atmosphere in poultry houses, particularly where ventilation is limited, can adversely affect human health. Aim of study: Assess knowledge, attitude and practice of participants at poultry farms regarding occupational health hazards Methods: cross sectional study was used in this study concluded 400 participants from Assuit district One tool used; Interview questionnaire developed to collect data. It consist of five parts first part to assess socio-demographic characteristics, second part to assess medical history, third part to assess workers' knowledge, fourth part to assess practice of workers and fifth part is likert rating scale to assess worker s' attitude. Results: Shows that 53.8% were 20- 40 years, 40.2 % had secondary school, 71.7% had poor knowledge about occupational health hazards at poultry farms, and 34.8 % had positive attitude towards occupational health hazards at poultry farms. Conclusion: There was poor knowledge among poultry workers in Assuit distract while more than one third had positive attitude towards their work. Recommendations:. Workers must wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, mask and aprons.

Refractive error (RE) is one of the most common problems of visual impairment, especially among school age children. Aim The study aimed to identify the environmental risk factors of refractive errors among primary and preparatory school children in Assiut Governorate. Subjects and Method: Descriptive cross sectional research design was used. The present study was conducted during the academic year 2012-2013 involving 12 urban and rural governmental schools. Three tools were used: Tool I: An interview questionnaire. Tool II: Socio-economic scale and Tool III: applied parallel visual screening test. Results: Female represents more than half of studied students 60.9% and 59.1% for students with RE and students without, respectively. The RE was significantly higher among students living in mixed residential areas (64.3%) compared with the other residential areas. The RE was significantly higher among the group with RE exposed to near-work activity for more than 2hours / day compared with those exposed for less than 2hours/day. Conclusion: The common risk factor of R E among primary and preparatory school children are source of pollution inside and outside home and students living in mixed residential areas have higher RE compared with the other residential areas. Recommendation: Development of national programme for early detection of visual impairment, involving both preschoolers and school age children, governmental support for providing low-cost spectacles and school support to encourage children to wear their glasses and early detection of environmental risk factors causes of poor vision, especially refractive errors.