Although there is considerable evidence to support the direct effects of self-efficacy beliefs on academic achievement, very few studies have explored the motivational mechanism that mediates the self-efficacy-achievement relationship, and they are necessary to understand how and why self-efficacy affects students' academic achievement. Based on a socio-cognitive perspective of motivation, this...

objectives: mothers’ perception of their ability to parenting (maternal parenting self-efficacy) is a critical issue that influences their interactions with their preterm neonates. for better support of these mothers, a robust tool is needed which can measure mothers’ perception of their ability to understand and care for their preterm neonates as well as being sensitive to the various levels a...

63 Subdural Hemorrhage and Cortical Vein Thrombosis after Uneventful Epidural Placement Abstract Type: Case Report/Case Series Ajaz M. Siddiqui, M.D.; Helene Finegold, M.D. Allegheny General Hospital (West Penn Allegheny Health System)Type: Case Report/Case Series Ajaz M. Siddiqui, M.D.; Helene Finegold, M.D. Allegheny General Hospital (West Penn Allegheny Health System) While cerebral venous t...

introduction: enhancing the nutritional condition of teenaged girls can be the most effective and fundamental preventive measure against chronic disease in years ahead. knowing the predictive factors of behaviors is one the most efficient way of preventive programs in societies, especially in the developing countries. this study was conducted to determine the role of self– efficacy in predictin...

vancomycin susceptibility of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus has been changed over time and its average minimum inhibitory concentration increased from 1.5 to 1.75 mg/l. a recently published guideline by the american society of health pharmacist recommended a daily dose of 15-20 mg/kg every 8 to 12 hours of vancomycin to achieve a trough concentration between 15-20 mg/l for treatmen...

The concept of teacher efficacy has received significant attention in educational contexts in the recent years and has been empirically probed at 2 levels: individual teacher efficacy and collective teacher efficacy. Having their origins in the social cognitive theory, teacher and collective efficacy perceptions are quite distinct constructs, each affecting educational decisions and student ach...