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Assess the Quality of Life on HIV Positive Children
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the quality of life on HIV positive children. Quantitative research approach with a non-experimental research design was used for the study. The study was conducted at community development HIV care center, Madurai and St. Anns care center, Thirunagar. The duration for data collection was 6 weeks. 80 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. Consent was obtained from the administrative authority of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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An Experimental Study to Assess and Evaluate the Effectiveness of Breathing Therapies on Respiratory Status Among Patients with Bronchial Asthma in a Selected Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: The present experimental study aims to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of breathing therapies on respiratory status among patients with bronchial asthma in a selected hospital of Delhi. The objectives of the study were (i) to assess and evaluate the respiratory status of the patients with bronchial asthma in experimental group before and after administration of the breathing therapy; (ii) to assess and evaluate the respiratory status of the patients …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Standard Precautions among Staff Nurses Working in Various Departments of Selected Hospital, at Mangalore, Karnataka
Abstract: Background of the study: Standard precautions are the infection control techniques, mainly including good hygiene habits, use of personal protective equipment, correct sharps handling, and aseptic techniques. Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding standard precautions among staff nurses working in various departments of selected hospital at Mangalore. Methodology: The descriptive design was adopted; the samples were chosen by convenience sampling techniques, which consisted of 40 staff nurses working in various …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Stem Cells and their Applications
Abstract: Stem cells have a unique ability to develop into specialized cell types in a body that can be used to replace cells and tissues. They are classified according to their sources and potency. Stem cell therapies play an important role in cell transplantation biology. There are 3 basic types of transplants. These are called autologous, allogeneic, and syngeneic. Stem cells treatment is used in treating burned wounds, skin replacement, brain …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–14 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 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
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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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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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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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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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Separation Anxiety Disorder
Abstract: Separation anxiety could be a traditional stage of development for infants and toddlers. In the initial period, a child shows anxiety which can be eradicated by 3 years of age., Separation anxiety is a sign of a more serious condition known as separation anxiety disorder, starting as early as preschool age. If your child's separation anxiety seems prolonged, it interferes with school or other daily activities he or she may …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–33 Read article
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Barrier Techniques in Nursing
Abstract: Barrier nursing is a nursing technique by which a patient with an infectious disease is prevented from infecting other people is called barrier nursing. Nosocomial infections is present worldwide and affect both developed and countries. Hospital acquired infection in health care settings are common this is one of the major causes of death and also morbidity rate increasing among hospitalized patients. These infections are a significant burden both for the …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Application of Custard Apple Seed Powder on Itching Lice Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Women’s Hostel, Coimbatore.
Abstract: Custard apple is a sub-tropical fruit belonging to the Annonaceae family. The therapy of pediculosis remains a common problem among all age groups. Natural products have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and recently have been increasing interest, since the costs are usually lower and they are considered less toxic by the public. This study aims to assess the level of itching by lice and effectiveness of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Self-care Management among Patients with COPD
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess knowledge regarding self-care management among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding self-care management of COPD and to find association between knowledge regarding COPD and selected socio-demographic variables. The study was based on health belief model. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. The data collection instrument used …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Vector-Borne Diseases Among Housewives
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of vector -borne disease among housewives. The objective of the study wasere to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of vector -borne diseases and to find the association between knowledge regarding prevention of vector -borne diseases andwith selected socio -demographic variables. The study was based on health belief model. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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How About Bacteria as Memory Card for Data Storage
Abstract: The word “bacteria” comes from the Greek word “Bakteria” which means “little sick”. The word was first used by German naturalist Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg. In fact, he was the first person who coined the term. Bacteriuma basically is a biological cell, mostly prokaryotic microorganisms in nature, having a few micrometers length and, different shapes like sphere, rods, spirals, etc. Bacteria can be found in the soil, water, hot springs, Chernobyl …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–30 Read article
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Biopsychosocial Approach in Asthma
Abstract: The bio-psycho-social model of health and illness proposed by Eagel (1977) [P1] implies that behaviours, thought and feelings may influence a physical state. The basic principle says that the person suffers as a whole and not as isolated organs. In holistic approach to wellness, we should consider the personality, the emotional dimensions and the socio- environmental condition of the patient. As asthma is a controllable disease, the aim of asthma …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Among School age Children
Abstract: Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed during the school-age period. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of ADHD among school-age children in selected wards of Mararikulam Grama Panchayat. The objectives of the present study were to assess the prevalence of ADHD among school-age children and to find the association between selected demographic variables. The study is based on health promotion model. Quantitative descriptive approach was adopted for …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Iron-Deficiency Anaemia
Abstract: Women are facing challenges every day to run life. health wise also many diseases like heart diseases, cervical cancers, breast cancers, ovarian cancer, osteomyelitis, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infection, iron-deficiency anaemia, stress and depression etc. are easily affects women than men. In that iron-deficiency anaemia causes ill health to women. 39.6% of all women have anaemia in India as per the World Health Organization (WHO) report. Iron-deficiency anaemia appears …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Overview Knowledge of Pentavalent Vaccine for Staff Nurses
Abstract: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely an absence of diseases or infirmity”. After independence, India reached some remarkable achievements in health care, such as eradication of poliomyelitis, reduction in diarrheal related deaths, etc. In developed countries, an average 98 out of every 1000 children born alive celebrate their fifth birthday, whereas in India, 68 …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 30–32 Read article