Background: Adolescents suffering from chronic disease as thalassemia major are more susceptible for social, psychological, and physical barriers. Those barriers are generally more likely to be overcome if affected adolescents have a high level of self-efficacy. This study Aimed to assess self-efficacy of adolescents with thalassemia major. A descriptive research Design: was used to perform this study. A convenience sampling of (80) adolescents with thalassemia major attending the Thalassemia Center at Assiut University Children Hospital was selected. Data were collected by utilizing Two Tools: Tool (1):-A structured Questionnaire Interview Sheet, Tool (2):-The Self-Efficacy Scale. Results of this study revealed that the majority of the studied adolescents (80.0%) had low selfefficacy levels. The study results indicated that there was a statistically significant difference as regards self-efficacy levels and number of siblings (p= 0.02). Conclusion: The present study emphasized low self-efficacy levels among adolescents with thalassemia major. So the study recommended that health education programs for adolescents with thalassemia major are indicated to increase their knowledge about the disease and how to cope with it.

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the most important healthcare-associated infections. The SSIs play a major role in increasing morbidity and mortality rates, prolonging hospitalization, and increasing hospital readmissions. The aim of the study was to assess nurses' knowledge and practice regarding wound infection in surgery unit at Assuit University Children s' Hospital. A descriptive research design was used in this study. Subjects and Methods: the study was carried in surgery unit of Assuit University Children Hospital. A convenience sample of 30 nurses working in surgery unit of Assuit University Children Hospital. Data collection tools were a structured questionnaire interview sheet to assess nurses' knowledge and an observation checklist to evaluate nurses' practice regarding wound infection. Results were shown satisfactory level of knowledge and unsatisfactory level of practice regarding wound infection in surgery unit at Assuit University Children Hospital. The study concluded that nurses had satisfactory level of knowledge and deficiency in practice. Statistically significant relations were shown between knowledge and practices among studied nurses. The study recommended Provision of continuing education programs associated with clinical training related to infection control

Upper respiratory tract infections are the major causes of mortality and morbidity for children under 5 years. The Aim of this study was to assess nursery school supervisor's knowledge and practice regarding prevention of upper respiratory tract infections among children under 5 years old. Design: A descriptive research design was used in this study. Method: the study was carried out at (12) nursery schools from east and west of Assiut city. A convenience sample of ( 57) participants (35) teachers and ( 22) supervisors. A structured selfadministered questionnaire to assess nursery school supervisors' knowledge and observational checklist to evaluate their practice concerning the prevention of upper respiratory tract infections were used. Results: Knowledge regarding prevention of upper respiratory tract infections in children under five years among nursery schools was insufficient as well as practices. Conclusion: the participants had insufficient knowledge and practices regarding the prevention of upper respiratory tract infections in children under five years there were statistically significant relation between participant sociodemographic characteristics and their knowledge (age, years of experience), while no statically significant relation between participant socio-demographic characteristics and their practice. The study recommended that providing periodic regular training educational program for all nursery schools teachers and supervisors about infection control precautions.

Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) is one of the most serious congenital anomalies in neonates with a high rate of morbidity and mortality that require a very special care pre & post operatively. The Aim of this study was to assess nurses' knowledge and practices regarding care of neonates with tracheoesophageal fistula in neonatal intensive care unit at Assuit University Children Hospital. A descriptive research Design was used to conduct this study. The subjects included a convenient Sample of 40 nurses caring for neonates with TEF who admitted to NICU at Assuit university children hospital. Two Tools were used to collect the necessary data, structured interview questionnaire and observation checklist which were developed by the researcher. Results of this study revealed that (62.5%) of the studied nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge regarding care of neonates with TEF while (67.5%) of them had competent level of practices regarding neonates with TEF. There were statistically significant differences between total mean scores of the studied nurses' level of knowledge and practices p=0.045. The study Concluded that nurses had unsatisfactory level of knowledge and competent level of practices regarding neonates with TEF. It was Recommended that implementation of periodical educational programs for nurses working at NICU are mandatory.

Background: Adolescents with thalassemia major face many challenges in adjusting to their illness. Self-efficacy is a highly valuable modifiable construct for adolescents' adjustment. Coping with thalassemia major is best when they demonstrate high self-efficacy. This study aimed to assess the effect of an educational program on self-efficacy of adolescents with thalassemia major. A quasi-experimental research design was used to perform this study. A convenience sampling of (80) adolescents with thalassemia major attending the Thalassemia Center at Assiut University Children Hospital was selected. Data were collected using two tools; Tools (1):-A structured Questionnaire Interview Sheet, Tool (2):-The Self-Efficacy Scale. Results revealed that most (82.5%) of the adolescents in the study group had moderate self-efficacy after implementing the educational program to only 27.5 % in the control group. The study results reported a highly statistically significant difference between the studied adolescents' knowledge level and their self-efficacy level (p= 0.00). Conclusion: The present study highlighted the effectiveness of the educational program on enhancing self-efficacy of adolescents with thalassemia major. So, the study recommended that the health education programs must be held frequently for adolescents with thalassemia major to increase their knowledge about the disease and how to cope with it.