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Background: Egypt as part of the Eastern Mediterranean region is facing a growing HIV epidemic. Developments in the National HIV Program are associated with an increase in survival of HIV-positive persons. This study aimed to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of healthy children/adolescents of HIV-positive parents compared with healthy children/adolescents of healthy HIV-negative parents. Participants and Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted. Healthy children aged 3-17 years old of all HIV-positive parents registered in the national HIV treatment center in Alexandria Fever Hospital during the year 2016 were enrolled (n=33) and compared with a comparable group of children of healthy parents (n=33). The HRQOL of studied groups was assessed by interviewing parents using Kinder Lebensqualität Fragebogen questionnaire revised parents' version. Results: Among the HIV-positive persons, 54.5% of their children had poor to fair HRQOL compared with only 9.1% of children of healthy parent group. They had significantly lower HRQOL scores in ; the physical, mental, family, and friends domains (P<0.05). Adolescents of HIV-positive parents had significantly lower HRQOL score compared with children (P=0.028). Parents' education was the only independent predictor of daughter/son's HRQOL (b=13.073, P=0.014). Conclusion: HIV-positive status of parents negatively affects the HRQOL of their children. Development of organized social and mental support services to families with HIV-affected member/s within the Egyptian National HIV program is highly recommended with specific focus on adolescents and children, especially those having lower educated parents.

The study aims to identify the level of fear of the Corona virus Covid-19 among the residents of Soran district and to demonstrate the differences between the scores of the sample members on the scale of fear of the Corona virus “Covid-19” according to the sex variable. The sample includes (384) participants, 211 (54.9%) male and 173 (45.1%) female. In order to collect data, they are selected in a non-random, quota manner in (10) administrations in Soran district. After the psychometric procedures of the questionnaire, a measuring instrument of 22 items is prepared according to (five-likert scale). Then, by using (One Sample t. Test) law the research concludes that the level of fear of Covid-19 was low. After that, depending on (Independent Sample Test), it identifies that there are statistically significant differences according to the gender variables; females face greater fear of Corona virus in comparison to males. Key words: Fear, COVID-19, residents of Soran District

Background: One of the most common human pathogens is the spiral and microaerophilic bacteria H. pylori, which also causes stomach adenocarcinoma, peptic ulcers, chronic gastritis, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma in children. Mobile education based on smartphones is applied in many different areas. Due to its great portability, learning space is increased and learners can work at their own pace. Simulation learning is also possible. Information could be replayed.Objective: This study sought to assess the effect of a mobile-based teaching program on mothers' knowledge and reported practice regarding care of children with helicobacter pylori infection. Methods: The current study utilized a quasi-experimental design. The current investigation has been carried out in the outpatient pediatric clinics of Benha University Hospital as well as Benha Teaching Hospital. From the abovementioned setting, a non-probability purposeful sample of 100 women and their children was selected. Three tools have been utilized: (1) a structured interview questionnaire sheet; (2) a self-reported practice questionnaire sheet; and (3) a medication adherence scale. Results: Prior to the implementation of a mobile-based educational program, the majority of the examined mothers (89%) had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge; however, after the program, the vast majority (98%) had a satisfactory level of knowledge. The majority of the studied mothers (96%) had an inadequate level of practice in pre-program implementation. In contrast, 93% of them had an adequate level of practice post-program. Conclusion: Improvements in mothers' knowledge and practices regarding the care of their children with Helicobacter pylori infections were more effectively with mobile-based education. Again, there had been a highly statistically significant positive link between mothers' overall knowledge level, overall practice level, and overall medication adherence level before and after the mobile-based program's implementation. For mothers of children with Helicobacter pylori infection, healthcare practitioners could employ mobile-based educational methods to promote their children's health.

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