International Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 7, Issue 1 (2021)
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Breastfeeding in Infants: A Critical Overview
Abstract: Breast feeding is one of the gifts for mother to feed her baby which is ideal food and there is no substitute for breast milk. Breast feeding is to meet the nutritional needs of infant and child. Breast milk is natural readymade food which is most suitable for neonates because of its nutritional value, protection from the infection and provides warmth. After birth of baby till six months of age …
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Knowledge and Readiness among Fathers of Pre-term Babies for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)
Abstract: ABSTRACT KMC is identified by WHO as a biologically sound method of care for all new-born, particularly for low birth weight infants as part of their strategy to decrease the morbidity and mortality of premature infants. Methodology: A descriptive research study was conducted on 60 fathers of preterm babies admitted in NICU of DMC and Hospital, Ludhiana selected by convenience sampling technique. The structured questionnaire and checklist were used to …
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A descriptive study to Assess the Behavioral problems of children with HIV infection in a selected care and support centre.
Abstract: Pediatric HIV infection is a rapidly emerging problem among children in India. The purpose of this study was to assess the behavioral problems of children with HIV infection in a selected care and support centre at Mangalore. The study aimed to understand the behavioral problems of children with HIV infection and give better individualized care to these vulnerable groups. A descriptive survey design was used to for the study. The …
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Knowledge and practices of mothers regarding prevention of dental problems among the children
Abstract: The present study was conducted as an attempt to assess the knowledge and practices of mothers regarding the prevention of dental problems among the children in selected rural area of district Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The main objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practices of mothers regarding the prevention of dental problems among the children.Data to assess the knowledge and practices of mothers regarding prevention of dental problems …
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Mothers Regarding Care of Under-five Children with β-Thalassemia Major in Prathima Hospital, at Karimnagar, Telangana
Abstract: Background Pre-experimental study design was under taken to find out effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of mothers regarding care of under five children with β- thalassemia major in Prathima hospital, at Karimnagar, Telangana.Objectives assess the level of knowledge of mothers regarding care of under five children with β - thalassemia major before and after structured teaching programme. determine the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of …
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Amid COVID-19 Lockdown: Impact on School-going Children and Adolescents
Abstract: Introduction: The spread of coronavirus has led to strict lockdown due to which the enthusiasm and routine of individuals had affected to the maximum, leading to a new normal lifestyle. In India too, the government as a part of the nationwide lockdown has closed all schools and colleges, as a consequence of which, learners ranging from school-going children to postgraduate students, are affected. Objectives: To find out the beneficial and …
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A Quasi-experimental Study to assess the Effectiveness of Oral Probiotics regarding Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis among Low Birth Weight Babies at Selected Hospitals of Panipat
Abstract: Background and Objectives: The study aims to assess the effectiveness of oral probiotics regarding the prevention of Necrotizing enterocolitis in low birth weight babies at selected hospitals of Panipat. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was selected for the study. The purposive t-sampling technique was chosen for the sample size of 60 (30 in control and 30 in experimental group). The tool used in the study for data collection …
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Febrile Convulsions
Abstract: Aim: The aim was to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme regarding knowledge on febrile convulsion among mothers of under-five children in a selected hospital in Mumbai. Methods: Quantitative approach, pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test only design. The study was conducted in the pediatric ward of a selected hospital, Andheri (E), Mumbai. The mothers of under-five children were selected through a non-probability convenient sampling technique. A self-structured tool …
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Protection of Children during COVID-19
Abstract: Introduction: Emerging evidence from China, Europe, and the USA has shown a consistently higher risk of severe COVID-19 in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Severe disease is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a patient with severe acute respiratory illness (fever and at least one sign/symptom of respiratory disease, for example, cough, shortness of breath); and requiring hospitalization”. In a recent report from the USA, …
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Preventive Measures Adopted by the Mothers of Infants Regarding Water Borne Diseases in a Selected Area of Ferozepur, Punjab
Abstract: Waterborne diseases are conditions caused by pathogenic micro-organisms that are transmitted in water. These diseases can be spread while bathing, washing, drinking water, or by eating food exposed to contaminated water. Diarrhoea is a leading killer of children, accounting for approximately 8% of all deaths among children under age 5, worldwide in 2017. In 2015, deaths from diarrhoea in Indian children under five accounted for 10% (117,285) of all deaths …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Program on the Knowledge of Nutritional Requirements of the Toddlers among the Mothers in Selected Rural Areas of Jabalpur City (M.P.)
Abstract: This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program regarding the nutritional requirements of the toddlers among the mothers in rural areas of Jabalpur City during the year 2010–11. The conceptual framework adopted for the study was based on the general system model. The study utilized the quasi-experimental research approach with a pre-test post-test design. The data was collected from the rural areas of Panagar and Tilwaras, …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–16 Read article