Mini Sara Abraham

University of Sharjah | US · Department of Nursing

Background Understanding the stressors and coping strategies of nursing students in their first clinical training is important for improving student performance, helping students develop a professional identity and problem-solving skills, and improving the clinical teaching aspects of the curriculum in nursing programmes. While previous research ha...

Background This study sought to capture the perspectives and experiences of two sub-groups of military veterans, namely those who had previously been identified as offenders and those employed as practitioners within the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom. Methods The lead author undertook narrative inquiry in the form of life story res...

Background: The nursing profession is attracting more male students at the baccalaureate level. Nursing faculty face difficulty in finding appropriate clinical opportunities in obstetrics for male baccalaureate nursing students in the conservative Arab culture.Methods: A simulated environment was created comprising four beds in a ward setting. A st...

This article aims to provide an outline of, and insight of how the lead authors PhD study was theoretically informed primarily by post-positivist thought. This approach will demonstrate the study's ontological position and the significant epistemological consequences in capturing the lived realities of military veterans. These individuals were expo...

Purpose: Limited information is known from studies regarding traditional, religious, and cultural perspectives on mental illness and the use of traditional and alternative therapies by mentally ill people in Indonesia. This study explored traditional, religious, and cultural beliefs about causes of mental illness and the use of traditional/alternat...

Background: Stigma refers to the discrediting, devaluing, and shaming of a person because of characteristics or attributes that they possess. Generally, stigma leads to negative social experiences such as isolation, rejection, mar-ginalization, and discrimination. If related to a health condition such as mental illness, stigma may affect a person's...

All women go through midlife, a major transition period in women’s lives beginning at age 35–40 years and extending to 60–65 years. Midlife is associated with the onset of functional limitations, and the transition to disability may occur along with the risk for osteoporosis and concomitant fractures. Furthermore, women’s heart health and cardiovas...

Aim: This study explored undergraduate nursing students' mentoring experiences during their final clinical practicum as they prepared to enter the workforce. Methods: We used a qualitative case study design with data collected in two focus group discussions involving 19 students. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Results: S...

Purpose Limited information is known from studies regarding traditional, religious, and cultural perspectives on mental illness and the use of traditional and alternative therapies by mentally ill people in Indonesia. This study explored traditional, religious, and cultural beliefs about causes of mental illness and the use of traditional/alternati...

Introduction Nursing is a rapidly growing profession that has traditionally been dominated by women. Research has highlighted various challenges associated with increasing the number of male nurses, such as cultural challenges and stigma related to nursing. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced an increase in male students enrolling in nur...

Introduction: Nursing is a rapidly growing profession that has traditionally been dominated by women. Research has highlighted various challenges associated with increasing the number of male nurses, such as cultural challenges and stigma related to nursing. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced an increase in male students enrolling in...

Background Stigma refers to the discrediting, devaluing, and shaming of a person because of characteristics or attributes that they possess. Generally, stigma leads to negative social experiences such as isolation, rejection, marginalization, and discrimination. If related to a health condition such as mental illness, stigma may affect a person’s i...

Objective: Like other countries, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing online teaching, including in university-level health sciences education. Although the sudden, the implementation of online teaching sustained the education process while responding to infection control and prevention requirements. How...

p class="0abstract">This study explored students’ commitment and factors impacting their commitment to the online discussion forums that complement teaching and learning in two undergraduate courses. Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative strategies, we collected and analyzed data to address our research questions. The findings indicat...

The nursing programs across United Arab Emirates are in the process to inform students about RN-BSN bridging program. The study purpose was to determine the interests and reasons of nurses in enrolling to a RN –BSN bridging program. An online survey was conducted among diploma students to explore their interest and perspective regarding pursuing br...

Statement of the purpose: The aim of this study was to develop a valid and reliable satisfaction tool that can be utilised in the emergency departments (EDs) of hospitals throughout Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: The study followed a cross-sectional study design. The study was conducted during the period from October 2018 to January...

The nursing programs across United Arab Emirates are in the process to inform students about RN-BSN bridging program. The study purpose was to determine the interests and reasons of nurses in enrolling to a RN-BSN bridging program. An online survey was conducted among diploma students to explore their interest and perspective regarding pursuing bri...

Background: As physiotherapists in practice, our goal is to deliver patient-centered care as a multidisciplinary team. However, students are often taught in ‘silos’, with limited interaction across disciplines. Interprofessional education provides a pedagogical approach to foster collaborative learning environments, provides a venue for students to...

Aim Oxidative stress (OS) plays a major role in pathogenic mechanisms associated with metabolic syndrome (Mets) yet the main component of Mets contributing most to OS is not well elucidated. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the oxidative-antioxidative status in Mets subjects and to determine the main predicting component of OS. Meth...

Effects of an 8-week Pelvic Core Stability and Nutrition Community Program on Maternal Health Outcomes Link to full text article: https://rdcu.be/bGHQq Abstract Introduction: Women, during the antenatal and postpartum period, report pelvic, low back pain, stress and urge urinary incontinence, colorectal dysfunction and other comorbidities that n...