Premarital care is considered a public health measure as it is the essential part of primary and preventive care. Premarital care (PMC) is a worldwide activity aiming to diagnose, treat unrecognized disorders, and reduce transmission of diseases to couples. Aim of this study: This study aimed at assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Prospective Couples about Premarital Health Care, In El-Minia City. Methods and Materials: A Descriptive research design was adopted to conduct this study. A systematic random sample was conducted among 500 prospective couples. The present study was conducted in Premarital Health Care Clinics (PMHCs) of main Maternal and Child Health Center (MCHc) related to Directorate of Health Affairs of El-Minia city. Data collected by using: structured interviewing sheet to assess the Knowledge and practice of the prospective couples about premarital health care & personal inventory to assess attitude toward premarital health care. Results: The study revealed that the majority of both prospective couples agreed to do premarital investigations. There was highly significance difference between both groups as regards the importance of premarital screening. Also, there was good knowledge and positive attitudes about premarital healthcare between both prospective couples. Regards to practice, this study revealed that female study participants take more care and practice than male participants do. Recommendations: More researches on young age group's knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about new life, responsibility and couples roles need to be done. More attention should be given to people at risk related to consanguineous marriage.

Physically or mentally disabled persons are specified as handicapped. Although handicapped is widely used in both law and every day speech to refer to people having physical or mental disabilities. The aim of the study: The aim of the present study is to assess the level of self concept among physically handicapped adolescents. Methods: descriptive case control study design was utilized. Sample includes 100 adolescents (50 boys and 50 girls. Three tools were used for data collection the first was a structured interview questionnaire to collect personal information, the second was the socioeconomic scale to assess the family socioeconomic status, and the third was the self image questionnaire to assess the self concept. Home visit was done to meet the handicapped adolescents to collect the necessary information. Data collection took about three months. Results: the findings show that the majority of the studied subjects were single in both groups. 44% of cases had low socioeconomic level, while it represents 24% in boys. The highest percentage of boys had middle self- concept than in girls. Conclusion and recommendation: The study recommended that Enhancement of self- concept and self- esteem of adolescents in the rehabilitation center emphasize on socialization and the need for adolescents to participate in activities with friends and attention must be given to the psychological aspects of the girls to give them support

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a world wide life threatening condition. Psycho- social factors contribute significantly to the pathogenesis and expression of myocardial infarction, which includes: Depression, anxiety, personality factors, social isolation and chronic life stress. The aim of the study: Psychological assessment of patients with myocardial infarction. Patients and methods: The study included 119 patients (78 (65.6%) males and 41(34.4%) females). The study was recruited at cardiac outpatient clinic of Assiut University Hospital during one year duration from 1st December 2009 until 30th November 2010. Methods: Each patient was assessed through Symptoms Check list-90-Revised (SCL- 90- R), Beck depression inventory (BDI) and Norbeck social supportive scale. Results: The highest percentage of subjects were males (65.6%), above 50 years old, resided in urban areas, illiterate, with low socio economic state, not working, had acute onset of ischemia, ( had hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, not practice exercise and with family history of MI) as risk factors, also 25.2% had complication of MI, 59.7% with bad social supportive network, according to SCL- 90 –revised symptoms, revealed that high percentage of patients had psychiatric symptoms, 88.2% had symptoms of depression, 90.8% anxiety, 67.2% stress, 65.5% Somatization, 37.8% sensitivity, 37.8% hostility, 42.9% paranoia, 44.5% phobia, 54.6%obsession, 36.1% psychosis. Conclusion and Recommendation: Psychiatric symptoms are very frequent findings in patients with myocardial infarction and have to be detected and managed accordingly.

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a world wide life threatening condition. Psycho- social factors contribute significantly to the pathogenesis and expression of myocardial infarction, which includes: Depression, anxiety, personality factors, social isolation and chronic life stress. The aim of the study: Psychological assessment of patients with myocardial infarction. Patients and methods: The study included 119 patients (78 (65.6%) males and 41(34.4%) females). The study was recruited at cardiac outpatient clinic of Assiut University Hospital during one year duration from 1st December 2009 until 30th November 2010. Methods: Each patient was assessed through Symptoms Check list-90-Revised (SCL- 90- R), Beck depression inventory (BDI) and Norbeck social supportive scale. Results: The highest percentage of subjects were males (65.6%), above 50 years old, resided in urban areas, illiterate, with low socio economic state, not working, had acute onset of ischemia, ( had hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, not practice exercise and with family history of MI) as risk factors, also 25.2% had complication of MI, 59.7% with bad social supportive network, according to SCL- 90 –revised symptoms, revealed that high percentage of patients had psychiatric symptoms, 88.2% had symptoms of depression, 90.8% anxiety, 67.2% stress, 65.5% Somatization, 37.8% sensitivity, 37.8% hostility, 42.9% paranoia, 44.5% phobia, 54.6%obsession, 36.1% psychosis. Conclusion and Recommendation: Psychiatric symptoms are very frequent findings in patients with myocardial infarction and have to be detected and managed accordingly.

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a world wide life threatening condition. Psycho- social factors contribute significantly to the pathogenesis and expression of myocardial infarction, which includes: Depression, anxiety, personality factors, social isolation and chronic life stress. The aim of the study: Psychological assessment of patients with myocardial infarction. Patients and methods: The study included 119 patients (78 (65.6%) males and 41(34.4%) females). The study was recruited at cardiac outpatient clinic of Assiut University Hospital during one year duration from 1st December 2009 until 30th November 2010. Methods: Each patient was assessed through Symptoms Check list-90-Revised (SCL- 90- R), Beck depression inventory (BDI) and Norbeck social supportive scale. Results: The highest percentage of subjects were males (65.6%), above 50 years old, resided in urban areas, illiterate, with low socio economic state, not working, had acute onset of ischemia, ( had hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, not practice exercise and with family history of MI) as risk factors, also 25.2% had complication of MI, 59.7% with bad social supportive network, according to SCL- 90 –revised symptoms, revealed that high percentage of patients had psychiatric symptoms, 88.2% had symptoms of depression, 90.8% anxiety, 67.2% stress, 65.5% Somatization, 37.8% sensitivity, 37.8% hostility, 42.9% paranoia, 44.5% phobia, 54.6%obsession, 36.1% psychosis. Conclusion and Recommendation: Psychiatric symptoms are very frequent findings in patients with myocardial infarction and have to be detected and managed accordingly.

Drug abuses remains a critical problem in most countries and are associated with several social and economic consequences. Addiction has grown to such proportions that it has become a priority health problem and a serious threat to the stability of social, political and legal instructions in many countries. The aim of the study: The study aimed to identify the psychosocial profile and social support among substance abused patients. The study was carried out in the psychiatric mental Hospital at Assiut governorate, Egypt. Subjects and method: The study sample comprised 50 addict patients and 50 persons as a control group. Five tools were used for data collection, namely: Sociodemographic Data sheet, socioeconomic scale, Pattern of substance abuse questionnaire, Symptom check list- 90 (SCl – 90) and Norbek Social Support Questionnaire (NSSQ). Results: The main results yielded by the study proved that, a higher percentage of divorced was found among the addict patients than those in control group , the percentage of the manual work (workman) among the addict patients was higher than the control group, the level of secondary education was higher among the addict patients than in the control group, The high social class is observed more frequent by among the addict patients, the oral administration was observed more frequently than the other routes, Tranquility was the first desired effect for drug abuse, depression was the highest mean symptom among the addict patients, and the addict patients were have bad social support compared to control group. Recommendation: healthy productive activities should be provided for youth in the community to keep them away from harmful stimuli.

Drug abuses remains a critical problem in most countries and are associated with several social and economic consequences. Addiction has grown to such proportions that it has become a priority health problem and a serious threat to the stability of social, political and legal instructions in many countries. The aim of the study: The study aimed to identify the psychosocial profile and social support among substance abused patients. The study was carried out in the psychiatric mental Hospital at Assiut governorate, Egypt. Subjects and method: The study sample comprised 50 addict patients and 50 persons as a control group. Five tools were used for data collection, namely: Sociodemographic Data sheet, socioeconomic scale, Pattern of substance abuse questionnaire, Symptom check list- 90 (SCl – 90) and Norbek Social Support Questionnaire (NSSQ). Results: The main results yielded by the study proved that, a higher percentage of divorced was found among the addict patients than those in control group , the percentage of the manual work (workman) among the addict patients was higher than the control group, the level of secondary education was higher among the addict patients than in the control group, The high social class is observed more frequent by among the addict patients, the oral administration was observed more frequently than the other routes, Tranquility was the first desired effect for drug abuse, depression was the highest mean symptom among the addict patients, and the addict patients were have bad social support compared to control group. Recommendation: healthy productive activities should be provided for youth in the community to keep them away from harmful stimuli.

Psychiatric patients may experience many stressors and these can predispose to infection. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess acute infections and life events stressors among hospitalized psychiatric patients. Patients and methods: The study subject included 204 patients admitted at the inpatients psychiatric unit of Assiut university hospital during the period from December 2009 to November 2010. Methods: Each patient was assessed through Psychiatric diagnosis was made according to DSM-IV-TR, and clinically screened for acute infection and evaluated for stress through Social Readjustment Rating Scale, . Results: The study results revealed that the majority of sample (68%) aged from (20-40) years old with mean age (30.28), 79.4% of them were in the middle socioeconomic class. 49.5% of studied sample had respiratory tract infection, 12.7% has skin infection, 10.8% has gastrointestinal infection 9.8% urinary tract infection and 14.7% two system affection, 74% of patients had major stress, significantly higher in female (P0.001). Conclusion and Recommendation: The study recommended that establishing training course for psychiatric nurses to improve their performance in early detection, helping in management and prevent spreading of infectious diseases in psychiatric unit.

Psychiatric patients may experience many stressors and these can predispose to infection. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess acute infections and life events stressors among hospitalized psychiatric patients. Patients and methods: The study subject included 204 patients admitted at the inpatients psychiatric unit of Assiut university hospital during the period from December 2009 to November 2010. Methods: Each patient was assessed through Psychiatric diagnosis was made according to DSM-IV-TR, and clinically screened for acute infection and evaluated for stress through Social Readjustment Rating Scale, . Results: The study results revealed that the majority of sample (68%) aged from (20-40) years old with mean age (30.28), 79.4% of them were in the middle socioeconomic class. 49.5% of studied sample had respiratory tract infection, 12.7% has skin infection, 10.8% has gastrointestinal infection 9.8% urinary tract infection and 14.7% two system affection, 74% of patients had major stress, significantly higher in female (P0.001). Conclusion and Recommendation: The study recommended that establishing training course for psychiatric nurses to improve their performance in early detection, helping in management and prevent spreading of infectious diseases in psychiatric unit.

Psychiatric patients may experience many stressors and these can predispose to infection. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess acute infections and life events stressors among hospitalized psychiatric patients. Patients and methods: The study subject included 204 patients admitted at the inpatients psychiatric unit of Assiut university hospital during the period from December 2009 to November 2010. Methods: Each patient was assessed through Psychiatric diagnosis was made according to DSM-IV-TR, and clinically screened for acute infection and evaluated for stress through Social Readjustment Rating Scale, . Results: The study results revealed that the majority of sample (68%) aged from (20-40) years old with mean age (30.28), 79.4% of them were in the middle socioeconomic class. 49.5% of studied sample had respiratory tract infection, 12.7% has skin infection, 10.8% has gastrointestinal infection 9.8% urinary tract infection and 14.7% two system affection, 74% of patients had major stress, significantly higher in female (P0.001). Conclusion and Recommendation: The study recommended that establishing training course for psychiatric nurses to improve their performance in early detection, helping in management and prevent spreading of infectious diseases in psychiatric unit.