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Background: Hypertension is commonly known as the "silent killer", its prevalence is highly variable worldwide and it's an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The increase of hypertension in the developing countries may be connected with the economic transition within those countries. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension among university students and the associated risk factors related to hypertension. Methods: The study used a comparative cross-sectional design. Data were collected from October 2013 to May 2014 at the student University Hostels in Port-Said and Damietta Cities. The sample included 2,029 university students. The data were collected by a structured interview questionnaire, which included data about nutritional lifestyle, stress, exercises, family history and smoking pattern. In addition, blood pressure and body mass index were measured. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 26.5% among students in Damietta University compared to 18.1% of students in Port-Said University. The Univariate analysis showed an association between hypertension and age, sex, body mass index (BMI), nutritional lifestyle, stress, physical activity, family history and smoking pattern (p < .05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association between hypertension and the above stated factors. Conclusions and recommendations:The findings of the present study highlighted the prevalence of hypertension among students in Damietta University (26.5%), compared to 18.1% among students in Port Said university. The blood pressure values increased with associated risk factors (age, sex, body mass index, smoking, strss, physical activity and family history). The results of this study recommended that periodic screening and monitoring of students for hypertension should be incorporated into the entrance of the university physical examination, and university students health education on hypertension as a disease and its associated risk factors should be strengthened.

Background: The assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and resilience are important aspects of colorectal cancer care, as well as an indicator of patients' health status. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between resilience and HRQoL among patients with a permanent colostomy. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive correlational design employing the City of Hope Quality of Life Ostomy Questionnaire and the Resilience Scale was adopted. A purposive sample population was recruited. Results: The study enrolled 158 colostomy patients. Half the participants (50.6%) were female and the mean age was 58.20 years [standard deviation (SD)=8.70]. Colostomy patients had a mean HRQoL score of 129.61 (SD)=98 (interquartile range: 109–148), with a spiritual domain that was lower than any other HRQoL domain. The Resilience Scale mean score was 106 (interquartile range: 82–126). Conclusion: This study observed a general low score on the HRQoL Questionnaire and this was reflected in the Resilience Scale score of this group of patients with a colostomy.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and leading cause of death among women. Breast cancer screening plays an important role in early detection and decreasing mortality rate. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate effect of nursing intervention on women knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding breast cancer screening in health care centers in Port Said city. Methods: A Convenience sample of 210 women who attended family planning clinics. This study was carried out in two primary health care centers. Data were collected through using three tools, first, structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, second health belief model scale; third tool was observational checklist for breast self-examination practice. Results: revealed that, there is statically significant improvement of women knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding breast cancer and its screening after the intervention, also there is statistically significant positive correlation between women's knowledge, attitude, practice of breast self-examination and education. Conclusion:. There was significant remarkable improvement in women knowledge, BSE practice and attitudes towards breast cancer and its screening after implementation of the educational program Recommendations:The study recommended that, breast cancer screening should be integrated in preventive health programs in primary health centers, mammography and ultrasound should be accessible and acceptable for attendance of primary health care services. :Effect of education on preventive behaviors of breast cancer in female teachers of guidance schools of Zahedan city based on health belief model ,J Education and Health Promotion. 3(77): 9531-13924 presentation intervention increases breast cancer awareness in older women after 2 years: a randomized controlled trial. Br J Cancer, 105(1): 18-21. Guilford K (2011): Breast cancer knowledge, beliefs and screening behaviors of college women, PhD university of Alabama Han H.R., Lee H., Kim M.T. and KimK.B. (2009):Tailored lay health worker intervention improves breast cancer screening outcomes in no adherent Korean-

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