Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt
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Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University
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Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Egypt
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Fellow of community health nursing, Specialized medical hospital
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Fellow of community health nursing _ Emergency hospital _ Mansoura University
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Lecture in Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University
Abstract
Background: Ewing tumors, also called Ewing sarcomas, are a class of malignancies that
originate in the surrounding soft tissues or bones and have a few characteristics as common.
Though they can appear in any age group, older kids and teenagers, it mostly affects adolescents.
Ewing sarcoma is a highly metastatic form of sarcoma and the second most common primary
malignant bone tumor that causes severe consequences worldwide, including increased concern
and anxiety among mothers over their children's health. Childhood cancers like Ewing sarcoma
profoundly affect families emotionally, financially, and socially. Aim: To evaluate the effect of
educational guidelines on mothers’ knowledge, reported practices, and anxiety level regarding
their children having Ewing sarcoma. Design: To achieve this study aim, a quasi-experimental
research design was used. Setting: This study was applied in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic for
bone tumors at Sohag University Hospital in Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of 300
mothers. Tools: Three tools were utilized: Tool I: Mothers' knowledge regarding Ewing
Sarcoma, Tool II: Mothers' reported practices regarding Ewing Sarcoma, and Tool III: Zung’s
self-rating anxiety questionnaire. Results: The study findings revealed that mothers had a higher
knowledge score and reported practices post-educational guidelines implementation than pre-
educational guidelines implementation regarding Ewing Sarcoma. There was a decrease in the
studied mothers' anxiety levels post-the educational guidelines implementation. There was a
positive correlation between mothers' total knowledge, reported practices, and anxiety level
post-educational guidelines implementation. Conclusion: According to the study's findings,
mothers' knowledge, practices, and anxiety levels are all improved when educational guidelines
about Ewing Sarcoma are implemented. Recommendations: To assist in psychological
adjustment, it is crucial to offer mothers a well-though-out health education program that will
enhance their understanding and practice of Ewing Sarcoma and reinforce potential
interventions.
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