Volume 4, Issue 1 (2018)

Table of contents

• Published Subscription 20 Apr 2018

  A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES ADOPTED BY THE MOTHERS OF UNDER FIVE CHILDREN REGARDING WATER BORNE DISEASES IN A SELECTED AREA OF AMRITSAR (PUNJAB)

  By Suman Lata James, Darshan Sohi

  Abstract: There can be no state of positive health and well being without safe water. Safe drinking water occupies a vital place in the health care system. A close link in their growth. Provision of clean water helps to cut most of these diseases. So the study is aimed to assess the knowledge regarding water borne diseases with a view to take necessary preventive measure by mothers of under five children …

  Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–13 Read article →

• Published Subscription 16 Apr 2018

  A study to assess the knowledge regarding the modes of transmission and prevention of hepatitis- B in the laboratory among laboratory technicians

  By Anvarasab U. Naregal, Prof. Maruti S. Chalawadi

  Abstract: Every day while doing their duty, laboratory technicians are at high risk to infections caused by blood borne pathogens, which results in infections such as HIV, HBV etc. There is a need of clinical practice guidelines and educational programs for effectively addressing this problem. Hence it is essential to gather data regarding laboratory technicians’ knowledge regarding Hepatitis B in actual clinical environment. The present research sought to address this gap …

  Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–20 Read article →

• Published Subscription 14 May 2018

  Abnormal Immune Response; Autoimmune Diseases: A Critical Review

  By Ananda Nagappa kudari

  Abstract: The immune system is a complex organization within the body that is designed normally to “seek and destroy” invaders of the body, including infectious agents. There are at least 80 types of autoimmune diseases. When you have an autoimmune disorder, your immune system does not distinguish between healthy tissue and antigens. As a result, the body sets off a reaction that destroys normal tissues too. Immune deficiency diseases decrease the …

  Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–26 Read article →

• Published Subscription 15 May 2018

  Effectiveness of Oral Sucrose Sucking for Procedural Pain Management in Preterm and Term Neonates

  By J. Subbuthai, B. Padma, M. Srinivas, M. Swapna

  Abstract: Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of oral sucrose sucking prior to minor invasive procedures in pain reduction among term and preterm neonates. Materials and Methods: The research design was true experimental posttest only control group design with convenient sampling technique. The total study sample consisted of 60 term and preterm neonates for minor invasive procedure in NICU of CAIMS hospital were selected (30 experimental, …

  Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 27–32 Read article →

• Published Subscription 15 May 2018

  Netherton Syndrome

  By K. Roja

  Abstract: Netherton syndrome is a rarely found disorder which is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern which consists of ichtchyosiform dermatosis, hair shaft abnormalities (trichorrhexis invaginata), and atopic diathesis. This disease results due to a mutation on chromosome 5q32 in a gene named SPINK5 (serine protease inhibitor, kazal type-5) which encodes inhibitors of serine proteases known as LEKTI.

  Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–35 Read article →