Merav ben natan

• PhD MBA RN
• Dirctor of Hillel Yaffe Academic School of Nursing at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Introduction The rising prevalence of obesity has increased the demand for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but the impact on outcomes, particularly in Class I and II obesity, remains inconclusive. This study aimed to compare early in-hospital post-TKA outcomes in older patients with Class I (BMI 30–34.9 kg/m²) and Class II obesity (BMI 35–39.9 kg/m²...

Objective This study aimed to examine how anti‐fat attitudes and attitudes toward obesity management influence orthopedic surgeons' treatment preferences for patients with obesity who are candidates for elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among 150 orthopedic surgeons using a web‐based questionnai...

Patient satisfaction and the willingness to recommend a hospital are critical for healthcare quality improvement. This study focuses on orthopedic patients, recognizing their unique healthcare experiences. We aimed to explore factors influencing orthopedic patients’ willingness to recommend the hospital, considering various demographic and clinical...

Purpose This study investigates the seasonal patterns of hip fracture occurrence and mortality rates in the elderly population of Israel. Methods In this retrospective study, we examined a random sample of 400 patients who underwent a hip fracture repair surgery at a 495-bed hospital in northern-central Israel during the years 2021–2022. Results...

Background Hip fracture repair surgery carries a certain mortality risk, yet evidence suggests that orthopedic surgeons often refrain from discussing this issue with patients prior to surgery. Aim This study aims to examine whether orthopedic surgeons raise the issue of one-year post-surgery mortality before hip fracture repair surgery and to expl...

Background The inclusion of nurse practitioners (NPs) specializing in orthopedics shows potential for improving the quality of care for orthopedic patients. A critical aspect of assessing the feasibility and acceptance of introducing NPs into orthopedic settings involves understanding patients’ perspectives on this role. This study aims to explore...

Introduction Restoration of limb length equality and femoral offset is critical for the success of total hip replacement (THR). The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a novel intraoperative measurement technique in minimizing errors in leg length and offset in THR. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 50 consecuti...

Objectives: This study explored differences in patient characteristics, injury characteristics, treatment modalities, and treatment outcomes among patients who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) following traffic crashes during the COVID-19 period (from March 15, 2020 to March 15, 2022) in comparison to the previous corresponding period be...

Background: The inclusion of nurse practitioners (NPs) specializing in orthopedics shows potential for improving the quality of care for orthopedic patients. A critical aspect of assessing the feasibility and acceptance of introducing NPs into orthopedic settings involves understanding patients' perspectives on this role. This study aims to explore...

Importance Healthcare organizations operate in a data-rich environment and depend on digital computerized systems; thus, they may be exposed to cyber threats. Indeed, one of the most vulnerable sectors to hacks and malware is healthcare. However, the impact of cyberattacks on healthcare organizations remains under-investigated. Objective This stud...

Objective: Pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is common. Various modalities of treating orthopedic postoperative pain (POP) exist; however, the optimal management of POP remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to examine acupuncture's effect on postoperative analgesic consumption and cortisol levels in patients undergoing TKA. Mat...

Purpose: This study compared readmissions, survival, and mortality during a 12-month follow-up period of inpatient rehabilitation and home rehabilitation for older persons who had experienced a hip fracture. Methods: This work was retrospective cohort research. Between January 1 and December 30, 2019, the medical records of 280 elderly patients...

Background: Intimate partner violence is a growing public health concern worldwide, and nurses are uniquely positioned to help identify and refer patients for services. Yet, intimate partner violence injury patterns and characteristics often go unrecognized. Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore injury and sociodemographic character...

In 2022, the Mpox viral outbreak signaled a global public health emergency. Infectious disease management and prevention are crucial tasks for healthcare workers. In their line of work, orthopedic surgeons could come across cases of the Mpox virus. The aim of the present study was to explore orthopedic surgeons' knowledge of the Mpox virus, their c...

Background We aimed to explore the role of parental health beliefs in parent seeking of eye examinations for their children, using the Health Belief Model. Methods In this quantitative correlational survey study, 100 parents who presented to Barzilai University Medical Center in July 2021 to perform an eye examination to their child completed a qu...

Background Hip fracture repair surgery is associated with a certain mortality risk. However, there is evidence that orthopedic surgeons tend to refrain from discussing this issue with their patients prior to surgery. Aim To examine whether orthopedic surgeons raise the issue of one-year post-surgery mortality before hip fracture repair surgery. Mo...

Objective To explore factors that influence patient selection of a sports medicine orthopedist. Study setting A self-completion questionnaires were filled out by the patients independently at the entrance to the orthopedic clinic where they waited for their turn. Study design Cross sectional survey. Data collection Three hundred-and-eight patien...

Background: Orthopedics is not a popular field of specialization among female medical students. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to examine factors related to women's choice of orthopedics as their field of specialty, compared to those who chose other fields. Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, 149 female medical residents from Israe...

Background: Pediatricians play an important role in the early detection and prompt treatment of ocular disorders in children, including red eye disease. Our aim was to examine the knowledge level of pediatricians regarding treating children with red eye disease, as well as the factors that affect the knowledge level, and the potential implications...

Objective To describe the challenges facing the obstetric division following a cyberattack and discuss ways of preparing for and overcoming another one. Methods A retrospective descriptive study conducted in a mid‐sized medical center. Division activities, including the number of deliveries, cesarean sections, emergency room visits, admissions, ma...

Background The purpose of our study was to compare the knee implant SIGMA to the ATTUNE knee implant in a cruciate-retaining (CR) fixed-bearing (FB) total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, with no patellar resurfacing.Methods We examined 40 patients (19 SIGMA; 21 ATTUNE) who underwent a TKR FB CR surgery, without patellar resurfacing, due to osteoart...

Background Pediatricians play an important role in the early detection and prompt treatment of ocular disorders in children, including red eye disease. Our aim was to examine the knowledge level of pediatricians regarding treating children with red eye disease, as well as the factors that affect the knowledge level, and the potential implications o...

Background We aimed to explore the role of parental health beliefs in parent seeking of eye examinations for their children, using the Health Belief Model. Methods In this quantitative correlational survey study, 100 parents who presented to Barzilai University Medical Center in July 2021 to perform an eye examination to their child completed a qu...

Objectives: This article explores factors associated with referral of children with a femur fracture to a social worker by an orthopedist for suspected child abuse. Methods: This retrospective chart review study included 131 children younger than 5 years who sustained a femur fracture and were hospitalized in a major 495-bed hospital located in...

Introduction The purpose of robot-assisted TKA is to improve implant positioning and soft tissue management, and thus improve the clinical results and implant survivorship. This study compared short-term outcomes of an imageless robot-assisted TKA versus conventional TKA. Imageless robot-assisted TKA would demonstrate improved short-term outcomes,...

PurposeThe purpose of the present study is to explore orthopedists' level of knowledge regarding laws and directives related to the detection and reporting of elder abuse, their attitudes towards the detection and reporting of elder abuse, detection and reporting practices, and the associations between these variables.Methods In this cross-sectiona...

Introduction: 15% of patients with hip fracture older than 65 years in Israel have delayed surgery. The aim of this study was to determine which patient and/or organizational factors are associated with a delay of beyond 48 hours in hip fracture repair surgery. Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 281 patients with hip fracture who underwent...

The aim of the present study was to explore ophthalmologists’ attitudes, knowledge, and willingness to report child abuse. One-hundred-and-seven ophthalmologists employed in various hospitals in Israel completed an online questionnaire. Less than half the ophthalmologists (44.9%) reported that they had treated children whom they identified or suspe...

Introduction Few studies have attempted to identify the prevalence of falls after TKA and their risk factors in older patients. The purpose of this study was to explore the prevalence of falls in patients with TKA as well as sociodemographic and medical factors that increase the risk of falling in older patients. Methods One-hundred-eighty-seven o...

Introduction: Regenerative medicine is a medical field that aims to heal, rehabilitate, repair, and facilitate the regeneration of diseased and damaged cells, tissues and organs. Regenerative medicine is based on mobilizing the body's self-healing abilities. The use of regenerative medicine to treat various musculoskeletal conditions is an evolvin...

Introduction Due to the aging of the population and increased longevity, there is a rising demand for orthopedic surgeons specializing in arthroplasty. In order to address this demand, it is necessary to analyze the available supply of surgeons by exploring the career plans of orthopedic residents. Aim To explore factors related to the career plan...

Background: It is unclear whether climate may play a role in the association between hyponatremia on admission and increased mortality risk among hip fracture patients following a hip fracture repair surgery. We aimed (1) to explore if there is any combined effect of seasonality and hyponatremia on the occurrence of hip fractures among older adult...

Aims To examine the association between the type of mask worn by health care professionals and assessment of pain intensity in patients after orthopedic surgery using the visual analog scale (VAS). Design A nonrandomized controlled trial conducted among 176 patients hospitalized in an orthopedic department of a hospital located in northern-central...

This study examines factors associated with screening of female patients for intimate partner violence (IPV) by orthosurgeons in a sample of 100 Israeli orthosurgeons. Findings reveal positive attitudes toward screening female patients but a significant lack of knowledge. Arab orthosurgeons held slightly more negative attitudes toward screening for...

Background: Little is known regarding the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the incidence of hip fractures among older adults. Objectives: To compare the characteristics of patients with a hip fracture following a fall during the COVID-19 pandemic year and during the preceding year. Methods: We conducted a retrospec...

Searching for clinical manifestations of elder abuse may help healthcare professionals identify cases of elder abuse. The aim of the present study was to explore characteristics of older patients with fractures that increase the likelihood that the fracture was associated with abuse. This is a retrospective chart review study of 1,000 patients aged...

Background The causes of falls are heterogeneous and represent an interaction between patient and environmental factors. This article aim is to explore characteristics of patients who fell in an in-patient orthopedic department and explore possible reasons for their falls. Methods This is a retrospective case-control study of adults in an orthoped...

Literature suggests that some women refrain from disclosing being subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV) upon their contact with the health care system. Such disclosure becomes critical when the violence compels women to seek urgent medical care. The purpose of the present study was to compare characteristics of women who disclose and women w...

Background Patients leaving the emergency department (ED) before treatment completion (LBTC) is a common universal occurrence. We hypothesized that the characteristics of the Israeli health care system, as well as its policy, intended to reduce the burden of nonurgent ED visits, may have an impact on factors associated with LBTC. Objectives The pu...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to compare the ability of the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) and Farmer's fall-risk assessment tool (FFAT) to identify correlations between risk factors and falls among older adult long-term care (LTC) facility residents. Design/methodology/approach: This was a correlational retrospective study. 200 medical records...

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of ageist attitudes among older adults hospitalised in a geriatric rehabilitation facility, as well as the association between satisfaction with care and ageist attitudes. In addition, this study also explores the prevalence of ageist attitudes among healthcare professionals. Background: A...

The Israeli Ministry of Health requires medical and nursing staff in both hospitals and community settings, screen all women for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). This study explored factors associated with the intention of Israeli women to consent to universal IPV screening during their visits to well baby clinics, using the Theory of Planned Behav...

Nurses working in a long‐term care facility could be at risk of developing compassion fatigue due to the nature of their work. In this descriptive, cross‐sectional survey, we explored the level of compassion fatigue among nurses working in a long‐term care facility, as well as the associated sociodemographic and occupational factors. In total, 103...

Aim To explore factors associated with the intention of an ethnic minority of Israeli Arabs to undergo faecal occult blood testing using the Health Belief Model. Methods This was a quantitative correlational study that utilized a questionnaire constructed based on the Health Belief Model. The questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample...

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine whether coordination between healthcare providers at an inpatient rehabilitation facility and healthcare providers in a community setting improves osteoporosis medication use in the community. Methods In 2012, a coordination project between an inpatient geriatric rehabilitation facility located in no...

Background Participation in leisure activities, having purpose in life, and spirituality may act to shape individuals' attitudes toward life and life events. Possibly, they may also impact patients' rehabilitation process. Objectives To examine the association between participation in leisure activities (prior to the event requiring rehabilitation...

Background: Nursing education aims to promote positive health practices among the general population as well as among nurses themselves. Breastfeeding is one of these important health practices. However, to date there is little evidence regarding the extent to which nursing education affects nursing students' attitudes, knowledge, intentions, and...

Background: Pain is a common subjective symptom among older adults in general and among older adult residents in long-term geriatric facilities in particular. Pain diminishes older adults' quality of life and may impair their ability to recover from various illnesses. Therefore, the Israeli Ministry of Health has issued guidelines on effectively a...

Aim: Folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy decreases rates of neural tube defects. However, many women fail to adhere to folic acid supplementation recommendations. This study explored factors associated with women's intention to take folic acid before and during pregnancy, using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, with an emphasis o...

Aim: Despite the widespread use of the clock-drawing test (CDT), normative data and information regarding the influence of sociodemographic factors on test performance by adult and elderly Israeli Arabs are lacking. The current study aimed to establish normative data for this population group by exploring the impact of sociodemographic factors suc...

This study examined public perception of stigmas relating to mental illness six months after a reform, which integrated mental health care into primary care in Israel. The results reveal that the public feels uncomfortable seeking referral to mental health services through the public health system, with Arab Israelis and men expressing lower levels...

The aims of this study were to identify factors associated with pregnant women's intention to receive the pertussis vaccine during pregnancy, using the Health Belief Model; while comparing between pregnant native-born Israeli women and Israeli women born in the former Soviet Union. Convenience and snowball sampling methods were used to recruit 200...

Background: Medication errors are common among nursing students. Nonetheless, these errors are often underreported. Objectives: To examine factors related to nursing students' intention to report medication errors, using the Theory of Planned Behavior, and to examine whether the theory is useful in predicting students' intention to report errors...

Aim: Comparison between the predictions of functional rehabilitation outcomes at a department of geriatric rehabilitation using three cognitive screening tools - Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE). Methods: This study is a prospectiv...

The factors affecting influenza vaccine uptake among nurses might vary between different medical facilities. The purpose of the present study was to explore factors that affect the intention of nurses at a long-term care facility to receive the influenza vaccine and whether the health belief model predicts this intention. In this cross-sectional qu...

Purpose: This study investigated the intention of mothers in Israel to vaccinate their sons against HPV, using the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a framework, while comparing between Arab and Jewish mothers. Design and methods: The study has a quantitative cross-sectional design. A convenience sample of 200 Jewish and Arab mothers of boys aged 5-1...

Background: Rates of violence perpetrated by patients toward health care workers are known to be higher in psychiatry than in other fields. Objective standardized reports of violent incidents may clarify this phenomenon. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the characteristics of patient violence, as evident from objective reports....

Background: Although domestic violence against women is common in Israel and elsewhere, and though medical staff in Israel have a universal obligation to screen women for domestic violence, actual screening rates remain low. Objectives: To examine which variables affect nursing students' intention to screen women for domestic violence when provi...

Background: The shortage of nurses is a global problem. One strategy for producing more registered nurses worldwide and in Israel in particular is to offer graduate entry nursing programs for individuals with non-nursing academic degrees. In order to recruit academic degree holders into the nursing profession, it is important to identify factors t...

Purpose: Despite the significant rise in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Israel, the factors affecting the decision to do so remain unclear. Thus, the purpose of the study was to explore factors that affect Israelis' intention to use CAM, using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Design: A quantitative correlational...

Unlabelled: Nursing students are the future nursing workforce. Exploring factors associated with nursing students' willingness to report for duty during an avian influenza (flu) pandemic, might help nurse managers develop strategies in advance for efficient management of personnel during a pandemic of avian flu. Aim: To examine the factors assoc...

Background: research reveals that there are numerous factors related to women׳s intention to exclusively breast feed (EBF). Moreover, several studies do not differentiate between exclusive and partial breast feeding. Objective: the aim of the present study was to identify factors associated with Israeli women׳s intention to EBF their next baby b...

Mother-to-child-transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a primary cause of pediatric infections with HIV. Many of these infections involve women who were not tested early enough in pregnancy, or who did not receive prevention services. HIV testing of pregnant women is considered to be one of the key strategies for preventing mother-to...

Prenatal education has many benefits to both mother and child. In Israel, prenatal classes are offered to pregnant women in their third trimester from all cultures and sectors. However, Israeli Muslim Arab women often do not attend these classes. To explore factors influencing the intention of Muslim Arab women in Israel to attend prenatal classes,...

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of delirium among geriatric patients with hip fractures and to examine the influence of delirium on rehabilitation outcomes. A prospective study was carried out among 95 hip fracture patients admitted to an orthopedic geriatric rehabilitation ward. At admission, the following data were gathered: so...

This study deals with stigmas towards mental illness, individuals with mental illness, psychiatric nurses, and the role of psychiatric nursing within the nursing profession. Responses from 108 psychiatric nurses and 108 non-psychiatric nurses indicated that stigmas towards mental illness, individuals with mental illness, and the role of psychiatric...

Recent studies in various countries have shown controversy regarding students' willingness to care for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients as well as factors associated with students' decisions about this issue. This survey, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, explored factors associated with Israeli nursing students' willingn...

The current study examined factors related to nursing students' intention to work in geriatrics upon graduation. A cross-sectional, descriptive design was used. A random sample of 200 nursing students completed a questionnaire based on the Theory of Planned Behavior and Kogan's Attitudes Toward Old People Scale. Participants expressed low intention...

Detection of HIV during pregnancy and a consequent treatment may reduce harm to the fetus. We examine whether the combination of Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behavior predicts women's intentions to be screened for HIV during pregnancy. Two hundred Israeli women who participated in birth preparation classes completed e-mailed questionna...

Background In order to target new recruits or future generation of ethnic minority nurses about their potential fit in nursing, it is necessary to understand their perceptions of the profession. Successful recruitment of high school students into nursing in part requires congruency between perceptions of an ideal career and of nursing as a career....

This paper describes the ethical and legal aspects involved in healthcare Staff screening women for domestic violence in Israel. The primary aim of this article is to present the legal and ethical aspects of domestic violence in general, and of screening for violence, in particular. This article describes tools that play a crucial role in helping c...

Research of child sexual abuse has considerably evolved and continues to evolve exponentially. Professionals in various fields are required to be updated in the latest guidelines in practice, as well as in research. The present paper summarizes the most recent scientific literature on child sexual abuse, mainly systematic reviews and meta--analyses...

Commentary on: Kroezen M, van Dijk L, Groenewegen PP, et al. Neutral to positive views on the consequences of nurse prescribing: results of a national survey among registered nurses, nurse specialists and physicians. Int J Nurs Stud 2014;51:539-48. Implications for practice and research The process of assigning medical roles to nurses has to be gra...

PurposeTo identify risk factors for elder falls in a geriatric rehabilitation center in Israel.DesignRetrospective chart review study.Methods Four hundred and twelve medical records of inpatients in geriatric rehabilitation were retrospectively analyzed to compare between elders who sustained falls and those who did not.FindingsOf elders hospitaliz...

Adverse events and patient care-related adverse events are a challenging universal problem, among elder residents of geriatric facilities. The aim of this study was to examine which types of adverse events are characteristic of the geriatric center studied and which of the nursing staff reported this event. Data were retrieved from the computerized...

In the present study, we explored whether the research model based on the Theory of Reasoned Action predicts Israeli Arab Muslim women's willingness to be screened for intimate partner violence at healthcare facilities. Three hundred women completed a questionnaire. Most women (68.4%) expressed willingness to be screened, however, only 16% of them...

To examine whether Israeli mothers' intention to donate cord blood can be predicted using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). A descriptive correlation study, employing the TPB. A questionnaire constructed based on a literature review of research on cord blood donation and on the TPB was administered to 207 Israeli women of childbearing age. Beha...

Despite the proven efficiency of medication for mental illness, research indicates low patient adherence to medication. Nonetheless, only few studies have directly examined the relationship between nurse beliefs and knowledge, and their use of strategies to improve patient adherence to psychiatric medication. Therefore, the aim of the present study...

Lesbian women's susceptibility to human papillomavirus infection and, as a consequence, to cervical cancer, is similar to that of heterosexual women. However, little is known about factors related to lesbian women's intention to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus. The aim of the study was to identify factors related to Israeli lesbian women...

This study examined the factors that affect nurse intention to implement creative group activities among psychiatric patients. The study used a cross-sectional design. One hundred psychiatric nurses completed a questionnaire based on the theory of reasoned action. The findings indicate that the theory predicts nurse intention to implement these act...

To explore the attitudes of patients with chronic conditions towards the expansion of nurse authority, with an emphasis on nurse prescribing of medications for chronic conditions. The rising number of chronically ill patients in Israel, concurrent with a shortage of physicians, has led to the delegation of authority from physicians to nurses, and t...

The aim of this research study is to identify risk factors typical of different types of suspected child abuse reported at a hospital. The study was based on 114 cases of children for whom some type of abuse was reported. Physical abuse was the most frequently reported of all types of suspected child abuse. Most victims of sexual abuse were female...

To examine variables affecting nurse willingness to report for work in the event of an earthquake in Israel and whether this can be predicted through the Theory of Self-Efficacy. The nursing profession has a major role in preparing for earthquakes. Nurse willingness to report to work in the event of an earthquake has never before been examined. Sel...

Chronic pain experienced by residents in long-term care is a common complaint that is often underdiagnosed and inadequately treated. This in part may be due to poor nursing practice in pain assessment. To identify factors predicting nurses' performance of pain assessment among older long-term care residents. Furthermore, it will examine the relatio...

Violence against women has become a frequent occurrence. In Israel, some 200 000 women are subjected to various types of violence by their intimate partners annually. Routine screening for intimate partner violence is endorsed by the Ministry of Health in Israel; however, screening rates in health-care settings remain problematic. This study aimed...

A great deal of research has considered the dynamics of family violence and the way that family violence is processed and handled in the criminal justice system. Very little nursing research has considered the dynamics of older persons' maltreatment in long-term care. Older people living in a residential setting have the right to respectful care ba...

The purpose of the current research was to examine whether the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) succeeds in predicting nursing and medical staff reporting of suspected child abuse. Despite the rising incidence of child abuse in Israel, medical and nursing staff reports of suspected child abuse remain low. This descriptive, correlational, cross-sec...

Aim To explore the views of the Israeli public on expanding the authority of nurses and identify factors affecting these views. Background New advanced nursing roles are currently being introduced and nursing is undergoing dynamic change. Public views on expanding the authority of nurses and factors affecting public views await investigation. Metho...

BEN NATAN M., BEN ARI G., BADER T. & HALLAK M. (2011) Universal screening for domestic violence in a department of obstetrics and gynaecology: a patient and carer perspective. International Nursing Review59, 108–114 Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of knowledge, department routine, and attitudes of physicians and nurses on the identifica...

Despite the significance of patients' adherence to prescription drug treatments, it is estimated that > 30% of the drugs that are prescribed to older persons are not self-administered in accordance with the instructions. This research examines which factors affect the adherence to prescription drugs of older Israelis and tests whether the Theory of...

Israel's healthcare system is undergoing constant transformation; nurses' roles and education are changing accordingly. Israel's severe shortage of physicians has led to an increase in nurses' authority and responsibilities. The nursing profession is addressing many questions particularly in light of its expanded responsibilities and the current la...

This study aims to clarify factors affecting Ethiopian women's decision to report domestic violence. Quantitative methods were used, and a structured questionnaire was completed by a convenience sample of 100 Ethiopian women. Findings show that 38% of abused Ethiopian women did not report the abuse. Decisions to do so were influenced by family and...

Ben Natan M, Hanukayev A, Fares S. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 141–150 Factors affecting Israeli nurses' reports of violence perpetrated against them in the workplace: A test of the theory of planned behaviour Violence against nurses in the workplace is universal. Violence has negative implications for nurses, their patients...

The aim of the present study is to compare the attitudes of nursing students and nurses working in maternity wards towards late abortions performed after the 16th week of pregnancy and to identify the factors influencing their attitudes. A quantitative design was employed in this descriptive study, using two convenience samples: 100 nurses working...

Nurses deliver most of Israel's healthcare services, yet its nurse per population ratio is only 5.9 per 1000, one of the lowest in the developed world. For several years, the managers of the profession have been pushing to upgrade nursing and to move it into the academic sphere. The semiskilled qualification of the practical nurse has been eliminat...

The purpose of the study is to examine whether the model based on the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) succeeds in predicting mothers' intention to vaccinate their daughters against the human papilloma virus infection. Questionnaires were distributed among convenience sample of 103 mothers of daughters 18 years and younger. Approximately 65% of moth...