Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal

The current body of work has not yet addressed the potential racial differences in the relationship between systemic inflammation and knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, including pain and physical function.

Women in low-resource regions face a higher risk of breast cancer. Implementing a breast health initiative that promotes breast self-examination practice could aid in the early detection and prevention of breast cancer complications.

Adolescents’ mental health problems significantly affect their long-term psychological and physical health. Although peer influence grows during adolescence, parental influence remains critical. Parental smoking is associated with behavioral problems in adolescents.

Preceptorship programs have been implemented in several hospitals across Indonesia to support new nurses during their transition period in the workplace. Many factors influence new nurses in successfully transitioning into this new role. However, few studies examined the factors that affect new nurses' competency.

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in rural northern Thailand face significant challenges in accessing appropriate support, particularly in Chiang Mai’s rural community, where limited infrastructure and socio-economic barriers hinder their independence. Home adaptations (HAs) and assistive products (APs) play a crucial role in enhancing the safety and quality of life; however, perspectives on their use remain underexplored.

Nurses play a pivotal role in healthcare delivery and health education. However, their demanding work environments characterized by irregular shifts and high stress often hinder their ability to adopt healthy lifestyles, compromising both their well being and their effectiveness as role models for health promotion. With the rise of digital health technologies, eHealth literacy the capacity to seek, evaluate, and apply online health information has emerged as a critical factor influencing health promoting behaviors among healthcare professionals.

Respiratory infections have increased globally over time, with the older adults being the most susceptible demographic. Programs based on cultures and experiences strongly correspond with useful, real-world applications.

Siblings, who have the longest relationship with individuals with disabilities, may experience both negative and positive impacts. While some siblings face emotional challenges, others exhibit personal growth. The concept of resilience offers insight into these differing responses.

Being treated in an emergency room (ER) could be a stressful experience and trigger anxiety in children. Virtual reality (VR) is a technology-based distraction technique that can be used for school-age children.

Nursing is an emotionally demanding profession where unmanaged anger can compromise patient care and teamwork. While clinical experience is thought to enhance emotional regulation, the relationship between work experience and anger management remains poorly understood.

As medical education evolves, incorporating innovative teaching methods is crucial for developing nursing students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Game-based learning (GBL) has gained popularity, engaging students through immersive experiences and allowing personalized learning.

Most studies using Historical Trauma theory have focused on American Indian tribes. There remains a dearth of research exploring historical trauma and substance use among Native Hawaiians. Native Hawaiians and American Indians suffer from a startlingly high degree of physical and mental health disparities and alcohol and other substance misuse. Indigenous scholars posit that historical trauma is intergenerationally transmitted to subsequent generations and is the primary cause of today’s health and substance use disparities among these Indigenous populations.