Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Nursing
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<p> </p> <p><em>The Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Nursing (APJCN) is an open-access electronic journal, which covers the practice of oncology nursing. It also publishes news, news analysis, and opinion columns on topics relevant to oncology nurses.</em><em> The journal was launched in 2019 as the official publication of the West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP) and its first volume with 5 articles was published in 2019. All manuscripts published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Cancer Nursing, are under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. This permits anyone to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt the published work, provided the original work and source are appropriately cited.</em></p>The West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP)en-USAsian Pacific Journal of Cancer Nursing2676-5918The Inauguration of Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Nursing
http://waocp.com/journal/index.php/apjcn/article/view/265
<p>On behalf of the Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP) and its subsidiary (the West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention- WAOCP), it is a great honor to present the inaugural issue of Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Nursing (APJCN). APJCN is separated from the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention and is determined to become a leading journal for scientists and researcher of the world. APJCN inherited its activity from the 19-year body of the successful publication of the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (APJCP) and considers itself to be the APJCP sister publications.</p>Ayda Fallah AsadiAlireza Mosavi JarrahiSaeed Yari
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2019-07-202019-07-20201911112019111110.31557/apjcn.265.20191111Global Incidence and Mortality of Esophageal Cancer and Its Relationship with the Human Development Index (HDI); An Ecology Study
http://waocp.com/journal/index.php/apjcn/article/view/1656
<p><strong>Background and objective</strong>: The esophageal cancer was considered as the eighth common type of cancer as well as the sixth cause of mortality across the world according to the report of International Agency of Research. The current study was aimed to evaluate the epidemiology, incidence, and mortality rates of esophageal cancer in Iran compared to other regions of the world.</p> <p><strong>Methods and materials</strong>: This study was an ecologic study in Asia for assessment of the correlation between age-specific incidence rate and age-specific mortality rate (ASMR) with HDI (life expectancy at birth, mean years of schooling and gross national income (GNI) per capita) Data about SIR and SMR for every Asian country for the year 2012 were obtained from the global cancer project. The bivariate and regression tests were used to evaluate the correlation between the incidence and mortality with HDI. The statistical analysis was carried out by Stata-14 and the significance level was estimated at the level of 0.05.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer worldwide, with an estimated 456,000 new cases in 2012 (3.2% of the total). A significantly negative correlation was found between the incidence and mortality rates with HDI and esophageal cancer (r= -0.158, P<0.05; r= -0.219, P<0.05). The linear regression indicated the decreased incidence and mortality rates by increasing HDI, MYS, and GNI. This amount was not statistically significant (P> 0.05). However, increased LBE would decrease the incidence and mortality rates of esophageal cancer (B= -0.11, and B= -0.12).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The incidence and mortality rates of esophageal cancer in the developing countries are higher than developed countries. A correlation was indicated between the incidence and mortality rates of esophageal cancer with HDI and life’s expectancy hindering the need for decreasing risk factors of esophageal cancer in the developing countries.</p>Zaher KhazaeiHossein Ali AdinehYousef MoradiMalihe SohrabivafaIsan DarvishiSeyedeh Leila DehghaniElham Goodarzi
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2019-07-202019-07-20201911112019111110.31557/apjcn.1656.20191111Epidemiology, Incidence and Mortality Rates of Esophageal Cancer in Iran Compared to other Regions of the World
http://waocp.com/journal/index.php/apjcn/article/view/1657
<p><strong>Background and objective:</strong> The esophageal cancer was considered as the eighth common type of cancer as well as the sixth cause of mortality across the world according to the report of International Agency of Research. The current study was aimed to evaluate the epidemiology, incidence, and mortality rates of esophageal cancer in Iran compared to other regions of the world.</p> <p><strong>Methods and materials:</strong> In the current study, the incidence and mortality rates of all cancers were extracted on behalf of the Global Cancer Project in 2012.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> In 2012, some 456000 new cases (3.2% of the overall) of esophageal cancer as well as 400000 cases of cancer-related mortality were registered. The incidence rates in the male (323008 cases, 4.4 cases per 100000 people) were higher than that in females (132776 cases, 2 cases per 100000 people). The incidence rate of cancer in Iran was estimated as 6.3 cases per 100000 people highlighted as the two-folds of the universal incidence rate (6.3 cases compared to 3.2 cases per 100000 people). Also, the incidence rate of esophageal cancer in Iran was higher than other regions of the world. The global rate of esophageal cancer mortality was estimated as 400169 cases (5 cases per 100000 people). The mortality rate of esophageal cancer in Iran was indicated as 7.8 cases per 100000 people highlighting the more mortality rate of esophageal cancer in Iran compared to other regions of the world.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> As for the higher incidence and mortality rates of esophageal cancer in Iran compared to other regions of the world, it is suggested to perform the studies so as to evaluate the related-risk factors in order to decline the incidence rate of the disease.</p>Zaher KhazaeiHossein Ali AdinehYousef MoradiMalihe SohrabivafaIsan DarvishiSeyedeh Leila DehghaniElham Goodarzi
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2019-07-202019-07-20201911112019111110.31557/apjcn.1657.20191111Relationship between Resiliency and Clinical Symptoms of Nurses in the Covid- 19 Pandemic
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<p><strong>Background:</strong> Nursing is a highly stressful job with employees often facing elevated levels of physical and mental workload. The Covid-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the workload of nurses, causing various effects on their physical and mental health. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between clinical symptoms and nurses' resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially focusing on nurses affiliated with Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences.</p> <p><strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 169 nurses working in Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences were randomly selected to examine their resiliency and clinical symptoms. Standard questionnaires were used to collect data and descriptive and analytical statistics were performed using Spss V21at a significant level of 0.05.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> The results revealed that among the participants, 14.78% were stressed, 21.29% experienced anxiety and 17.15% showed some degree of depression. The resilience score was determined as 58.13±14.82. A significant negative correlation was observed between resilience and clinical symptoms (stress, anxiety and depression). There was a significant positive correlation between years of service and nurses’ resilience. Stress exhibited a significant correlation with anxiety and depression.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> If stress, anxiety and depression in nurses are not effectively managed, it can lead to job burnout. In order to prevent such situations, nursing managers and planners should try to increase nurses' resilience by providing necessary training and psychological support.</p>Aliakbar SogandiHassan ToozandehjaniHasan Ghodsi
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2024-11-172024-11-17202411172024111710.31557/apjcn.1663.20241117Oral Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors: A Systematic Review of the Case Reports
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<p>Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) originated from cells of the peripheral nerve sheath. These tumors account for 5% of all soft tissue sarcomas. MPNST are extemely rare in the oral and maxillofacial region. Oral Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (OMPNST) arise denovo or from neurofibromatosis type I. d. OMPNST usually presents with a progressive swelling which may be painful.The mean age in patients is about 40 to 46 years. The most common sites OMPNST is the mandible, lips, and buccal mucosa. Radiographic examination of intraosseous tumors reveal irregular destruction of the surrounding bone. Definitive diagnosis of OMPNST is confirmed on the basis of findings histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluation. The prognosis OMPNSTS is poor and to treat by radical surgical excision, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. This systematic review aimed to determine the most significant influential factors in OMPNSTS and evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic methods in this regard.</p>Khadijeh AbdalAref NazariJahanshah SalehinejadParya Emamverdizadeh
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2019-07-202019-07-20201911112019111110.31557/apjcn.1658.20191111