International Journal of Immunological Nursing
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2020)
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Table of contents
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Comprehensive Approach to Lowering Measured Blood Pressure (CALM-BP)
Abstract: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition with marked increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure more than 140/90 mm of Hg in three consecutive measures. It increases the risks such as dysfunction of heart, brain, kidney and other organs as the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries and the major blood vessels resulting in damage. It is a silent threat to the health of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Coronaviruses—An Update
Abstract: The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a novel virus that leads to respiratory problems in individuals and can spread from person to person. This virus was initially recognized during a survey into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Promotion of a safety environment is a keystone of prevention of spread of organism in health care. Persons of all ages should take necessary steps to protect themselves from the disease.
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Prevention and Management of Pneumonia Among Mothers of Under-Five Children in Selected Rural Areas, Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: In the present study, the investigator deals with the mothers of under-five children as an open system theory whose knowledge regarding prevention and management of pneumonia was affected by certain factors, i.e. age of mother (in years), education of mothers, occupation of mothers, type of family, monthly family income (in Rs), number of children, health facilities (nearby), and source of information. The investigator had assessed the existing knowledge of the …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–71 Read article
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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Knowledge and attitude of OPD patients Regarding Prevention and Management of Asthma in selected Hospitals, Ludhiana, Punjab.
Abstract: Introduction: The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of OPD patients in all age groups regarding asthma in selected hospitals, Ludhiana, Punjab. The research was undertaken by medical–surgical nursing group in partial fulfillment of requirement for the post basic B.Sc. Nursing 2nd year of Baba Farid University of Health Science, Faridkot, Punjab. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of OPD patients …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–28 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Swine Flu and Its Preventive Measures among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospital, Mohali, Punjab
Abstract: Background: Today, the world is facing one of the dreadful diseases, which is swine flu. Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by influenza virus. From the acute hospital perspective, the major challenges include prevention of nosocomial spread to other patients and staff in healthcare facilities. It is important to protect healthcare staff so that they avoid can infection and can continue to perform their jobs. Aims: The primary aim …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 72–77 Read article
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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Healthcare Workers Knowledge and Practice Toward Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Its Prevention at Sarojini Naidu Medical College and Hospital, Agra (Uttar Pradesh)
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the knowledge of healthcare workers regarding Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its prevention. To assess the practices of healthcare workers regarding M. tuberculosis and its prevention. Methodology: An exploratory survey approach was adopted. The sample was 100 healthcare workers working in the selected hospital, who were selected by purposive sampling. A structured knowledge and practice questionnaire was utilized for data collection. The reliability of knowledge and practice questionnaire was …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 78–82 Read article