Psycho-educational program is an aspect of therapy that offers information, and support for people in treatment for drug addiction and relaxation techniques can help patients to deal with anxiety that are linked to relapse and early treatment termination. This study aimed to: Evaluate the effect of psycho-educational program and relaxation techniques on anxiety among drug addict people. Quasi- Experimental pretest posttest controlled design was used. Subjects and Method: The studied sample consisted of 100 drug addict people, 50 were study group & 50 were control group. Tools: personal data, socioeconomic status scale, pattern of drug addiction questionnaire, Beck Anxiety Inventory. Results: The majority of drug addict people had severe levels of anxiety in preprogram intervention. However, post program intervention; less than half of study group had minimal levels of anxiety. While, more than half of control group had severe levels of anxiety. Conclusion: Psycho-educational program and relaxation techniques were effective to improve levels of anxiety among study group than control group. Recommendations: Proper follow-up and management of psychological problems among drug addict people to prevent relapse. Keywords: Drug addict people, anxiety, psycho-educational program, relaxation techniques

Psycho-educational program which enhanced health behaviors, increased coping skills, give information about what substance abuse is, and its complications on drug addict patients physical and mental health. Aim of the study: Evaluate the effect of psycho-educational program on depression among drug addict patients. Design: QuasiExperimental pretest posttest controlled design was used. Subjects and method: The studied sample consisted of 100 drug addict patients, 50 were study group & 50 were control group. Tools: Personal data, pattern of drug addiction questionnaire, and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: pre psycho-educational program, the majority of drug addict patients had severe levels of depression while, post program, the drug addict patients (study group) had less levels of depression than control group who didn't received psycho-educational program. Conclusion: Psycho-educational program had positive effects on levels of depression among study group than control group. Recommendations: Psycho-educational program should be part of the treatment strategies among drug addict patients and their families.

Addiction is a social, health, economic and cultural harm and problem that have influenced the future sovereignty and security of countries. The interactions between anxiety, depression and drug addiction are complex, approximately 31% of depression and anxiety has been found among drug addict people in Egypt. Aim of the study: To assess levels of anxiety and depression, and assess the difference between levels of anxiety and depression among drug addict people. Subjects and method: Non experimental (case-control) research design used to conduct this study. The current study included 150 subjects, 100 were drug addict people & 50 were drug non- addict people. Tools of study included demographic and clinical data sheet, Drug Use Disorder Identification Test, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale Results: The majority of drug addict people had severe levels of anxiety and depression as compared to normal non- addict people. Using patterns and various drug related problems was positively and significantly correlated with anxiety (r=0.256&p=0.010*) and depression (r=0.330&p=0.001**). The present study can concluded that drug addict people had severe levels of anxiety and depression than drug non-addict people Recommendations: psychosocial counseling program for drug addict people to decrease depression and anxiety.

Abstract Background: Early awareness of pregnant women about neonatal jaundice (NNJ) has an essential role in preventing severe hyperbilirubinemia and its dangerous complications. Aim: the study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of pregnant women regarding NNJ and to evaluate the effect of an educational program for neonatal jaundice among the target population. Subject and methods: three hundred pregnant women attended the Antenatal Clinic at Women Health Hospital in Assiut University were divided into 150 pregnant women as study and 150 as control groups. Quasi-experimental research design was applied. Tool: Using a structured interview questionnaire including five parts; personal data, obstetric, medical and family history, assessment of knowledge, attitude toward neonatal jaundice, and neonatal follow up. Results: There was a statistically significance difference between level of knowledge and attitude in pre- vs. post-test in the study group compared with the control group and there was statistical evidence of neonatal outcomes for improving women's breast feeding and decrease number of jaundice days. Conclusion: This study revealed that pregnant women had inadequate knowledge regarding NNJ and their attitude was negative while the application of an educational program has led to significant improvement in the level of women's knowledge and attitude in the study group, which was reflected on the newborn positively. Recommendations: Implementing a routine health education program for pregnant women about NNJ and raising awareness of the relatives as they were identified as the main source of knowledge.

Abstract Background: Sleeping disorder is prevalent in pregnancy compared with non-pregnant population. Currently, strategies that intervene during gestation primarily focus on improving sleeping practices to optimize health. The study aimed to determine the frequency and risk factors of snoring and breathing disorders during pregnancy and to counsel these women about sleep hygiene behaviors for improving their sleep quality. Setting, The study was conducted at antenatal outpatient clinic, woman’s Health Hospital, Assiut University, Egypt. Methods: Quasi experimental research design and simple random sample were used in collecting and applying the data. A total of 205 pregnant women. Three tools were used for this study included, structure interview questionnaire, Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) questionnaire and Counseling assessment checklist. Results: Nearly half of women have developed snoring related to pregnancy and more than half of them develop sleeping disorder. There is a significant relation between age, body mass index and maternal diseases as, anemia, RHD, rhinitis and respiratory disease act as risk factors to develop snoring and breathing disorder during pregnancy. Conclusion: Snoring and sleeping disorder can develop and worth related pregnancy, many maternal factors play as a predictor to develop snoring and nursing counseling is important role to improve women behaviors. Recommendations: Continuation nursing counseling on sleep hygiene and lifestyle changes because it safe and effective treatment options.

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Background: In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) can be affected by both physical and psychological stressors that affect endocrine axis and the reproductive system through immunosuppression. In any society, attention to physical and mental health status is considered as the guarantee for community health in the coming years. One of the issues that trouble the mental health of some people is infertility. The aim of the study is to determine the physical and psychological factors affecting outcomes of women undergoing IVF. Setting, this study conducted at IVF unit, woman’s health hospital, Assiut University. Methods: Sample size included 100 women under IVF treatment, a predictive correlational research design was used, Tools: Three tools, included interview questionnaire, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and Hamilton depression Rating Scale. Results: There are statistical significant differences between IVF outcomes and women’s age, physical health problems and psychological stress. Conclusion: physical factors such as women’s age, weight, female factors and psychological stressors such as anxiety and depression play a vital role in success of IVF outcomes. Recommendations: Educating women at the beginning, in infertility centers on the impact of physical and psychological factors that can affect management is effective part of nurses and physicians active role and larger studies are still required.