Adaptation Training Program for Elderly Cleaners Exposed to sunlight
Mahmoud S. El Awady, S., Hassan Abd El-fatah, S., Abdelhameed Abdelaziz, S., Abd El - Aaziem Mohamed, A. (2024). Adaptation Training Program for Elderly Cleaners Exposed to sunlight. EKB Journal Management System, 15(1), 2412-2429. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.442933
Sahar Mahmoud S. El Awady; Shimaa Hassan Abd El-fatah; Saieda Abdelhameed Abdelaziz; Amel Abd El - Aaziem Mohamed. "Adaptation Training Program for Elderly Cleaners Exposed to sunlight". EKB Journal Management System, 15, 1, 2024, 2412-2429. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.442933
Mahmoud S. El Awady, S., Hassan Abd El-fatah, S., Abdelhameed Abdelaziz, S., Abd El - Aaziem Mohamed, A. (2024). 'Adaptation Training Program for Elderly Cleaners Exposed to sunlight', EKB Journal Management System, 15(1), pp. 2412-2429. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.442933
Mahmoud S. El Awady, S., Hassan Abd El-fatah, S., Abdelhameed Abdelaziz, S., Abd El - Aaziem Mohamed, A. Adaptation Training Program for Elderly Cleaners Exposed to sunlight. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 15(1): 2412-2429. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.442933

Adaptation Training Program for Elderly Cleaners Exposed to sunlight

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 15, Issue 1, March 2024, Page 2412-2429  XML PDF (584.43 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.442933
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Authors
Sahar Mahmoud S. El Awady1; Shimaa Hassan Abd El-fatah2; Saieda Abdelhameed Abdelaziz3; Amel Abd El - Aaziem Mohamed4
11. Assistant professor, Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt
22. Assistant professor, Geriatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt
33. Assistant professor, Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
44. Assistant professor, Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing Beni Suef University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: Elderly cleaners are exposed to sunlight while working outdoors, thereby increasing their risk of sunburn and heat-related illnesses, including skin damage, dehydration, and skin cancer. Wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen is essential for safety. Aim: Evaluate the effectiveness of an adaptation training program for elderly cleaners exposed to sunlight. Research design: A quasi-experimental study design was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted in the cities of Beni Suef and Sohag. Subjects: A convenience sample involved 111 elderly cleaners in a previous setting. Tool: An interviewing questionnaire consisted of five parts: 1st part: Demographic characteristics; 2nd part: Medical history; 3rd part: Knowledge of elderly cleaners; 4th part: Attitudes of elderly cleaners; and 5th part: Reported practices of elderly cleaners regarding sunlight exposure. Results: The study found that 5.0% of the elderly cleaners had a good total knowledge level before the pre-training program, and this increased to 77.0% after applying the training program. 89.0% of them had inadequate levels of total reported practices before applying to the training program, which improved to 90.0% of them having adequate total reported practices after applying to an adaptation training program. Also, a statistically significant relationship was found between the demographic characteristics of elderly cleaners and their total knowledge, total attitude, and total reported practices regarding sunlight exposure. Conclusion: The adaptation training programs have a positive effect on improving knowledge, attitudes, and reported practices of elderly cleaners regarding sunlight exposure post-training programs. Recommendations: Implement a continuous adaptation training program for elderly cleaners to minimize their exposure to sunlight.
Keywords
Adaptation Training Program; Elderly cleaners; Sunlight Exposure
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