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Stressful working conditions among nurses have adverse effects on their physical and mental health. We investigated associations between self-reported stressful working conditions and psychosomatic symptoms among nurses in the Hebron district, occupied Palestinian Territory, and whether there are differences the sexes in the perceptions of working conditions and psychosomatic symptoms. ⋯ Norwegian Programme for Development, Research and Education.
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Disease activity is suggested to be an important indicator for quality of life (QoL) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Few studies of the association between adherence to medication and QoL in patients with IBD are available, and their findings are conflicting. We examined associations between disease activity, medication adherence, and QoL in patients with IBD in occupied Palestinian territory. ⋯ None.
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Contraceptives have documented efficiency, but outcomes are highly dependent on women's understanding of how they should be used. We assessed the knowledge and attitudes of married Palestinian women about contraceptives and understanding of use of the available methods and side-effects. ⋯ None.
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Anti-D immunoglobulin (anti-D) therapy is cheaper and has a shorter infusion time than intravenous immunoglobulin G (IgG), but their comparative effects in the treatment of acute immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) have not been studied thoroughly. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of anti-D and intravenous IgG in the treatment of acute ITP in children. ⋯ None.
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Poor control of cancer pain is a major public health problem worldwide. Many potential barriers can lead to suboptimal treatment of cancer pain. One such barrier is inadequate measurement and assessment of cancer-related pain control. This study aimed to assess current pain control and management for hospitalized adult patients with cancer in the Gaza Strip. ⋯ None.