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Large-scale studies investigating the consequences of violence on nursing satisfaction and the quality and quantity of care administered to the community in the healthcare sector are recommended.

Pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) is a worldwide public health concern affecting mostly primary-school children. In a cross-sectional study in 2009/2010, the prevalence of pediculosis capitis and some risk factors for infestation were investigated among 1550 randomly selected primary-school children in Mafraq governorate, Jordan. The prevalence of pediculosis capitis was 26.6%. There were significant differences in the prevalence between girls (34.7%) and boys (19.6%), rural (31.2%) and urban (23.5%) residents, and history of infestation in the previous year (57.4%) versus no history (11.5%), as well as between children of different ages, family size and income (P < 0.001). Longer hair length, lack of bathing facilities, low frequency of hair-washing and bathing, and sharing of articles (e.g. combs, scarves) were significantly associated with infestation (P < 0.001). The prevalence of infestation was higher than reported in previous studies in Jordan (< 14%). Programmes are needed to increase awareness of pediculosis capitis and the importance of good personal hygiene. RÉSUMÉ La pédiculose de la tête (infestation de la chevelure par des poux) est une préoccupation de santé publique mondiale affectant principalement les écoliers du primaire. Dans une étude transversale réalisée en 2009-2010, la prévalence de la pédiculose de la tête et certains facteurs de risque de l'infestation ont été évalués auprès de 1550 écoliers du primaire sélectionnés aléatoirement dans le gouvernorat de Mafraq (Jordanie). La prévalence de la pédiculose de la tête était de 26,6 % globalement, mais des différences significatives ont été observées entre les filles (34,7 %) et les garçons (19,6 %), entre les habitants des zones rurales (31,2 %) et des zones urbaines (23,5 %) et entre ceux ayant des antécédents d'infestation dans les douze derniers mois (57,4 %) et les autres (11,5 %), ainsi qu'entre les enfants en fonction de leur âge, de la taille de la famille et du revenu (P < 0,001). Avoir les cheveux longs, ne pas disposer d'une salle de bain, ne pas se laver les cheveux ni se doucher souvent, et partager des objets comme les peignes et les écharpes étaient des facteurs fortement associés à une infestation (P < 0,001). La prévalence de l'infestation était supérieure à celle rapportée dans les précédentes études effectuées en Jordanie (moins de 14 %). Des programmes sont nécessaires pour sensibiliser à la pédiculose de la tête et à l'importance d'une bonne hygiène personnelle.

This study revealed that educating nurses about isolation is not enough strategy to improve their compliance. It is important to adapt other strategies, such as supporting nurses by giving them a manageable workload, and providing more supplies and reminders of isolation precautions in the hospitals.

Numerous studies have shown that social support improves health behaviors in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between adherence to a healthy lifestyle, and social support and selected sociodemographics among patients with CAD. Cross-sectional descriptive design was used. A convenient sample of 153 patients with CAD was recruited from the cardiac clinic in an educational hospital in the north of Jordan. One hundred and thirty-three patients completed the interview. Social support was the most significant predictor-t(124) = 9.51, p < .001-which explained 60% of variance in adherence to a healthy lifestyle. Providing patients with adequate social support improves adherence to a healthy lifestyle. More attention should be given to the elderly and patients with low income to enhance adherence to a healthy lifestyle. The applications of this study in practice provide a guide for nursing clinical assessment of social support for patients facing CAD.