Adraa Hussein Shawq

University of Baghdad · College of Nursing- pediatric nursing

The emergence of COVID-19 has resulted in an unprecedented escalation in different aspects of human activities, including medical education. Students and educators across academic institutions have confronted various challenges in following the guidelines of protection against the disease on one hand and accomplishing learning curricula on the othe...

Background: Excessive screen time has been shown to be a harmful habit that starts in the beginning of child life. However, little is known about the factors that influence children use of digital media. Increased digital time in young children has been associated to unfavorable health effects, such as an increase in BMI. Objective(s): The aim of t...

Background: Pediatric surgeries are common and painful for children. About 44 – 93% of pediatric patients have been reported to experience postoperative pain There is a growing trend toward the use of non-pharmacological techniques to supplement analgesia in children. The use of non - pharmacological methods can help reduce opioid intake and potent...

Background: Hydrocephalus management present as a significant challenge for child, parents, and multidisciplinary health care team. Despite the advancements in shunt technology and neurosurgery treatment techniques, many children with hydrocephalus reported high rates of shunt failure and require shunt revision or replacement. Infants are more susc...

Study aim: to assess the influence of care burden for children with leukemia on their mothers` psychosocial status. Methodology: A Descriptive study, conducted at two pediatric hospitals in Baghdad city. A purposive sample of (60) mothers was participated in the study after obtaining their consent form. The instrument of the study was used to asses...

Objectives to evaluate mothers`attitudes toward OTC antibiotics without consultation, and common reasons for this practice Methods A cross-sectional design conducted at primary health care centres in Baghdad city. Sample of (225) mothers were selected to participated in the study. Data were collected from the period of the 15 th October 2015 to the...

Study Aim: to assess the possible risk factors of congenital anomalies and its patterns in Baghdad city. Methodology: a cross sectional design carried out in NICU at two main governmental pediatric hospitals in Baghdad city. Sixteen newborns medically diagnosed with congenital anomalies were involved at time of data collection. The instrument of th...

Abstract Study aim: to evaluate psychosocial problems of children with growth hormone deficiency. Methodology: A cross sectional study, of (80) children from both gender, (4 – 15) years diagnosed with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency, attending endocrine clinics in Baghdad city. Consent form taken from children and their guardians to participat...

Objective: to evaluate body image and depression symptoms of children with precocious puberty, and find out association between children`s sociodemographic characteristics and their body image and depression signs. Methodology: A cross sectional study, sample of (80) child from both gender, > 7 years were included due to their ability to express th...

Objective: to evaluate body image and depression symptoms of children with precocious puberty, and find out association between children`s sociodemographic characteristics and their body image and depression signs. Methodology: A cross sectional study, sample of (80) child from both gender, > 7 years were included due to their ability to express th...

Purpose: To assess cultural competence among nursing students from nine countries to provide an international perspective on cultural competence. Design: A descriptive, cross-sectional design. Methods: A convenience sample of 2,163 nursing students from nine countries was surveyed using the Cultural Capacity Scale from April to November 2016....

Background: One of the most important causes for morbidity and mortality in newborn babies is sepsis. It considers serious health issue in developed and developing countries through the world. The Nurses play vital role in observes the signs and symptoms of the neonatal sepsis, which makes her important for early diagnosis and intervention. Objecti...

Objective(s): To assess the burden of mothers` care for child with colostomy and find out relationships between child and mother socio-demographic data with mothers` burden.

Infections acquired in the hospital are important causes of morbidity and mortality in high-risk neonates who receive intensive care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC developed a set of protocols and guidelines known as universal precautions (UPs) that apply to care of all patients in all healthcare settings, regardless of the sus...