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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Undergraduate Nursing Students Caring For Cancer Patients: Hermeneutic Phenomenological Insights Of Their Experiences, Andreas Charalambous, Charis P. Kaite
Undergraduate Nursing Students Caring For Cancer Patients: Hermeneutic Phenomenological Insights Of Their Experiences, Andreas Charalambous, Charis P. Kaite
Charis P. Kaite
Background: The care of patients suffering from cancer and especially those facing the death trajectory appears to be complex and demanding not only for student nurses but for professional nurses as well. The educational models often used in nursing require students to face challenging care scenarios, sometimes with minimal or no supervision and guidance. These “worst case scenarios” can be traumatic experiences that can leave the student hopeless and disappointed of themselves and in many cases can “scar” their subsequent professional career. The literature demonstrates that this can be the result of the students’ ill-preparation to care for cancer patients …
Mobile Elderly Living Community (Melco): The Development Of The Social Community Model: A Case Study, Christiana Kouta, Charis P. Kaite, George Samaras
Mobile Elderly Living Community (Melco): The Development Of The Social Community Model: A Case Study, Christiana Kouta, Charis P. Kaite, George Samaras
Charis P. Kaite
Background: Elderly prefer to be in their own homes rather than being in hospital or residential homes. Communication between elderly and community nurses is essential in caring and mutual interaction and modern technologies like MELCO provides the elderly the feeling of independence and safety. Aim: The aim of this paper is to describe the development of the social community model within the objectives of the MELCO project and its application within the community. Methodology: Three axes were taken in consideration: a) ontology, b) ecological theory and c) social network and information systems analyses for the development of the social community …
Knowledge, Attitudes And Perceptions Of Immigrants From Third Countries In Cyprus, On Hiv/Aids And Sexual And Reproductive Health. The Implication Of Nursing Ethics To Healthcare, Christiana Kouta, Constantinos Phellas, Charis P. Kaite
Knowledge, Attitudes And Perceptions Of Immigrants From Third Countries In Cyprus, On Hiv/Aids And Sexual And Reproductive Health. The Implication Of Nursing Ethics To Healthcare, Christiana Kouta, Constantinos Phellas, Charis P. Kaite
Charis P. Kaite
Background: Cultural, social policy and legal factors contribute to HIV vulnerability amongst ethnic minorities. Insufficient knowledge on HIV transmission and prevention contributes in engaging in risky sexual behaviours that increase the risk of infection. Aim: The aim of the present study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions amongst immigrants, foreign students and foreign workers living in Cyprus on HIV/AIDS. Μethods and Material:. The sample consisted of 600 migrant from third countries from two cities in Cyprus (Nicosia, Limassol). Both men and women were included in the study sample. A closed-ended questionnaire referring to the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour …
Gender Discrimination And Nursing: Α Literature Review, Christiana Kouta, Charis P. Kaite
Gender Discrimination And Nursing: Α Literature Review, Christiana Kouta, Charis P. Kaite
Charis P. Kaite
This article aims to examine gender stereotypes in relation to men in nursing, discuss gender discrimination cases in nursing, and explore methods used for promoting equal educational opportunities during nursing studies. The literature review was based on related databases, such as CINAHL, Science Direct, MEDLINE, and EBSCO. Legal case studies are included in order to provide a more practical example of those barriers existing for men pursuing nursing, as well as statistical data concerning gender discrimination and male attrition to nursing schools in relation to those barriers. These strengthen the validity of the manuscript. Literature review showed that gender discrimination …
. Migrant Domestic Workers In Cyprus: An Evaluation Of Their Sexual And Reproductive Health Needs. A Pilot Study, Christiana Kouta, Charis P. Kaite, Theano Kalavana
. Migrant Domestic Workers In Cyprus: An Evaluation Of Their Sexual And Reproductive Health Needs. A Pilot Study, Christiana Kouta, Charis P. Kaite, Theano Kalavana
Charis P. Kaite
Background: Literature suggests that the employment of female domestic workers is not based on the labour needs of the country, but mainly on the needs of working women. There are approximately 23,000 female migrant domestic workers in Cyprus. Objectives: To evaluate the sexual and reproductive health needs (SRH) of migrant domestic workers in Cyprus. Participants: The study sample consisted of 40 female domestic workers (30 from Philippines and 10 from Sri Lanka). Accidental sampling was used to collect participants from gathering areas of these particular ethnic groups in the main area of Nicosia (Cyprus). Participation was voluntary and participants signed …