International Journal of Nursing Critical Care
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2016)
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Prevalence of Common Problems Among Elderly Residing at Selected Urban and Rural Community of Kottayam District, Kerala, India
Abstract: Constipation, insomnia, immobility and urinary incontinence are common problems among elderly. With a view to assess these problems descriptive study was done among 200 elderly between the age group of 65 and 80 years old. The study was done in selected urban and rural community of Kottayam district using Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale, Victoria bowel performance scale, Tinetti Assessment Tool and revised urinary incontinence scale using interview technique. The …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Informational Module Regarding Knowledge and Attitude of Child Adoption among Infertile Couple in Selected Infertility Clinics in Punjab
Abstract: The birth of a child brings immense happiness to the parents and the whole family. However, couples who are infertile remain elusive to this happiness. Though there are different treatment strategies to overcome this problem, but these methods also remain futile in certain cases. Such couples should plan for adoption, which can also be a form of rehabilitation for the child as well. This study was done to assess the …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 28–60 Read article
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Short Communication: Risks Associated With Pregnancy in Primigravida Women
Abstract: Primigravida is a term used to refer to women who are pregnant for the first time. Certain pregnancies get affected by different kinds of warning signs that are indications of possible danger during pregnancy regarding complications. In such cases women should be aware of factual information regarding warning signs. Primigravida women may have knowledge of warning signs during pregnancy, which is influenced by their demographic variables like age, type of …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 61–63 Read article
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A Short Review Article on Knowledge and Attitude of Child Adoption among Infertile Couple
Abstract: Infertility is quite common among couples nowadays. The standard of living of today’s generation is one of the major causes that contribute to it. Infertility is referred to as the incompetence to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. Having a child in a couple’s life is the greatest happiness a couple can experience. Due to this infertile couples can also look for child adoption as an alternative. Child …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 64–67 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Warning Signs during Pregnancy among Primigravida Women in Selected Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab
Abstract: Pregnancy is a joyous occasion for a woman and her family. But, sometimes, certain risks are associated that can prove to be harmful for the mother and her child. This study has been done to analyze the knowledge of warning signs during pregnancy among primigravida women. A total of 100 participants were selected for the study and the study concluded that 10% of women had good knowledge, while 2% had …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–27 Read article