International Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2018)
Published
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A Descriptive study to assess the Knowledge regarding prevention of Home Accidents Among Mothers of Under five Children in Selected Areas of Guru gram, Haryana
Abstract: Accidents are the dominant origin of death and disability for children over the age of one in many automated countries. More than 2 million children under the age of 15 experience accidents in and around the home every year, for which they are taken to accident and emergency units. Those most at risk from home accident are the 0-5years age group. The objectives were 1.To assess the knowledge regarding prevention …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Knowledge on Prevention of Dental Caries among Mothers of under Five Children
Abstract: Objective: The objective was to assess the level of knowledge on prevention of dental caries among mother’s of under five children, in pediatric OPD at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. To associate the level of knowledge on prevention of dental caries among mother’s of under five children, with their selected socio-demographic variables. Hypotheses: There will be a significant association between the level of knowledge on prevention of dental caries among mothers …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Risk taking behaviors among adolescents in selected High schools of Bagalkot, Karnataka
Abstract: Adolescence has extensive been familiar as a period of keen risk taking and accordingly a stage that want special over vision from adults nevertheless prospects concerning this period and views of how adolescence should be treated have varied. Adolescents often engage in risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs, and early unprotected sexual activity. Risky behaviors might pose a threat to adolescents’ future health. The adverse health consequences …
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Effect of Snake and Ladder Game on Knowledge Regarding Dietary Practices among School Children.
Abstract: The present study investigated the effect of snake and ladder game on knowledge regarding dietary practices among school children. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding dietary practices among school children before and after administering the snake and ladder game, to evaluate the effectiveness of snake and ladder game on dietary practices among school children and to find out the association between the pretest …
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The Quality of Life Among Care Givers of Children With Special Needs in Selected Special With the View to Develop an Information Booklet on Strategies to Improve Their Quality of Life
Abstract: Background and purpose: Children are God given blessing to parents. The birth of a baby in a family is a happy event because he/she brings joy, happiness and expectation in the family. They wish to reproduce another who can carry on the culture and tradition of the family. There is a massive wound to the ego when the disability of the baby shatters their hope. Mother is expected to deal …
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Parental Practices Regarding Mental Health of School Children
Abstract: Background: Problems related to mental health and behavior are common in most of the countries and children suffering with any of the mental health related problems are often exposed to social isolation and poor quality of life. Aims and objectives: To assess parental practices regarding mental health among children and to find association between parental practices regarding mental health of children with selected demographic variables. Materials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional …
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A Study to Evaluate the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding Paediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation among Staff Nurses working in KLES
Abstract: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding paediatric cardio pulmonary resuscitation among staff nurses working in KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital Belagavi, Karnataka.” Objectives of study: 1. To evaluate the existing knowledge on Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation among staff nurses. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme regarding Pediatric Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Methods A Planned Teaching Programme was conducted using one …
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Effect of Music Therapy on Amount of Expressed Breast Milk and Anxiety Among Mothers of Babies Admitted in NICU
Abstract: Babies admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), whose sucking reflex is weak cannot suck well onto the breast. So, mothers require expressing their breast milk to feed their babies. The admissions of the child to the NICU poses stress for the mother, which could affect breast milk production. Therefore, an expressive evaluatory study to measure the result of music therapy on amount of articulated breast milk and nervousness among …
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Impact of Technology and Social Media on Children
Abstract: Social media is rapidly evolving in front of our eyes and it is practically difficult to reject and hide our children from this latest technology. The magnitude of media exposure is predominantly high. Survey says that and 73% of Indian children are cell phone users and the percentage of children addicted to gaming and internet has been increasing every year. In 2017, annual rate of growth of smartphone users in …
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A study to assess the effectiveness of information, education, and communication package on management of mentally challenged children among mothers of the children in The Spastic Society of TamilNadu, Chennai.
Abstract: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of information, education and communication package on management of mentally challenged children. Mentally challenged is a disability that occurs before the age of 18 years. It is considered by significant restrictions in intellectual working and adaptive behavior as stated in theoretical, social and practical adaptive skills. The mothers are the ones who provide the environment to mentally challenged children for …
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To develop and evaluate effectiveness of Standard operating procedure on control and prevention of nosocomial infection in NICU at SDM Hospital Sattur, Dharwad.
Abstract: BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: NICU is one of the most important but infection prone area of the hospital. It is not the treatment but the prevention which is the goal of infection control for the newborn. This goal is affected through good prenatal screening, immunization and early therapy of the mother prior to or during her pregnancy. Measures for reducing neonatal infection deserve high priority in every neonatal unit. Most …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–12 Read article