Mariam Ahmed

John Perik has joined WJAR-TV, an NBC-affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island, as a reporter. Previously, he interned at the TV station from June 2022 to August 2022. Recently, Perik held the posts of Friday day reporter, social media director, “CitrusTV Now” anchor, assignment editor, senior reporter and news anchor at Citrus TV. He interned at […]

David Clary, quality editor at the San Diego Union-Tribune, is set to depart after more than two decades. Clary had joined the Union-Tribune in 2002 as A1 editor. He then took on the post of news editor. In his new role, he will join The New York Times’ print news hub as a senior staff […]

Time executive editor Dan Macsai has been upped from his post of vice president, Time Events, to chief events officer. Under Macsai’s leadership, more people have interacted with Time in person that at any other point in its history. During his more than decade career at Time, he has held the posts of senior editor, […]

Kelly Conniff, senior executive editor at Time, has been appointed deputy editor. Time editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs said: “In this role, Kelly will be my partner in making the day-to-day and strategic decisions for our journalism and lead editorial relationships across the business. “Working with me, Kelly will lead the staff to ensure we deliver high […]

Nick Anderson, a higher education writer at The Washington Post is set to leave after more than 18 years. He wrote on X/Twitter: “I’m leaving The Washington Post at the end of this month. Nineteen years ago I came to The Post and reinvented myself as an education writer. Now, it’s time for another new […]

The Houston Chronicle has appointed Joy Sewing to the post of news columnist, a role in which she will report on topics, including social justice, politics, education, health care and inequity. Sewing will be the first Black columnist in the newsroom’s 122-year history. Since August 2020, she has been a culture columnist covering Houston culture, […]

The following excerpt was sent out from The Colorado Sun: A weekly alternative newspaper in Colorado Springs is suspending publication and “going dark” amid overwhelming debt, with the hope that it may return in February. The final issue of the Colorado Springs Independent, known to readers as “The Indy,” will be published Dec. 27, putting […]

Background: The quality of life for people with chronic illnesses like cancer has been shown to be significantly impacted by self-efficacy and perceptions of their illness. Objectives: This study investigates the relationship between cancer patients' perceptions of their illness, their self-efficacy beliefs, and their quality of life. Method: Conducted from December 2022 to February 2023, this research involved 120 adults undergoing cancer treatment. We utilized the Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ), the Arabic version of the Cancer Behavioral Inventory Brief (CBI-B), and the Arabic EORTC QLQ-C30, alongside clinical data collection. Statistical analyses included Pearson correlation and descriptive statistics. Results: Breast cancer emerged as the most common type among participants. A positive correlation was found between self-efficacy and quality of life, as measured by the EORTC QLQ-C30, particularly in relation to symptom management. Interestingly, all dimensions of illness perception correlated with quality of life, except for control and concerns. Conclusions: The findings underscore the vital role of nurses and healthcare providers in aiding cancer patients to develop and utilize self-management strategies effectively. The study reveals that a patient's capacity to manage their illness is significantly influenced by their confidence, understanding of their condition, and overall quality of life. Addressing these aspects can greatly enhance healthcare professionals' contribution to improving the resilience and well-being of individuals battling cancer.

Mariam Ahmed Hazem E. Hassan First published: 01 July 2024 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

A pharmacist from Aga Khan Hospital, Mr Richard Charles, highlighted these points during a workshop to raise awareness about AMR among health professionals.