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Awareness on Reproductive Tract Infection among Married Women attending Antenatal Clinic in Selected Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Reproductive tract contamination comprises STI and HIV/AIDS are being progressively familiar as a thoughtful community health problem. RTI causes suffering to both men and women, but their consequences are far more devastating and widespread among women. RTI often go undiagnosed and untreated, PID, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, cervical cancer, and an increased risk of HIV transmission. Adolescents too are vulnerable to RTIs due to their ignorance of risk factors, inadequate accessibility …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 40–46 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Training Programme on Knowledge and Skills Regarding Newborn Resuscitation Among III Year B.Sc. Nursing Students of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwar Institute of Nursing Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad
Abstract: Background of the study: The birth is a challenging transition from the intrauterine to extra uterine life. Majority of babies handle this transition well. 90% of newborn babies do not need any medical intervention for survival, but 5–10% of newborn needs resuscitation. The interventions required may range from simple tactile stimulation to complex cardiac pulmonary resuscitation. Worldwide, millions of babies are born annually. The transition from internal to external air …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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Assessment of the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching on Knowledge regarding Menopausal Syndrome and its Management among Premenopausal Women in Selected Community Area
Abstract: Menopause may be smooth experience for some women with only symptoms of cessation of menstrual flow while others face one or more of postmenopausal symptoms. Investigator during community posting experience found that the postmenopausal women in the community, were having a lot of problems regarding associates changes after menopause and management, and the postmenopausal women not able to cope up the situation. Therefore, the investigator felt with own experience the …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–33 Read article
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Fetus in Fetu – The Survival
Abstract: Fetus in fetu (FIF) is a rare uncommon pathology that results due to abnormal embroyogeneis in a diamniotic, monochorionic twin pregnancy. It occurs 1 in 500,000 live births. Due to unequal division of blastocoele results in monozygotic, monochorionic, and diamniotic twins of unequal sizes following which the smaller twin encases into the normally developing twin. The major presenting complaint is a palpable abdominal mass, predominantly in upper abdomen. The management …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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Magnitude of unwanted pregnancy and associated factors among young female students of Mettu University
Abstract: Introduction: Unwanted pregnancy poses a major and continuing social and health challenge in Africa, accounting for more than a quarter of the 40 million pregnancies that occur annually in the region. Objective: The main aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of unwanted pregnancy and its associated factors among young female students of Mettu University, 2017. Methods: An institution based cross sectional descriptive study design was used. A …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Case study on ovarian torsion in pregnancy
Abstract: A 22 year old multigravida, thirteen weeks of gestational age presenting with torsion of the right ovarian cyst. She visited to the antenatal clinic with right side lower acute pain abdomen. She was diagnosed to have torsion of ovarian cyst during pregnancy and a cystectomy was carried out. Her histopathology report showed a benign serous cyst adenoma. Her pregnancy was followed up. She had a healthy alive girl baby under …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 4–6 Read article
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SHEEHAN’S SYNDROME
Abstract: Sheehan’s syndrome or simmond’s disease occurs at the severe haemorrhage usually postpartum. This damages the pituitary gland and destroy the hormone producing tissue so that gland cannot function. This results in amennorhea, agalactia ,hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia. KEY WORDS: Sheehan’s syndrome, Pituitary gland, agalactia.
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Types of Uterine Abnormalities and Its Management
Abstract: Uterine malformation is a kind of female genital malformation, which is due to abnormal development of the Müllerian ducts during embryogenesis. The prevalence of uterine malformation is estimated to be 6.7 percent in the general population, slightly higher 7.3% in the infertility population and significantly higher in a population of women with a history of recurrent miscarriages (16%).
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 132–134 Read article
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A Study on Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Management Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Schools of Tarn Taran
Abstract: Adolescent period is one of the crucial period in adolescent girls. in this period. There are lot of physiological changes that are arise during the menstruation in the body among adolescent girls. If left untreated it may lead to variety of complication, so identifying them at early stage and treating them would reduce the chance of premenstrual syndrome. The aim of the study is to improve the knowledge regarding premenstrual …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 123–131 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Expressed Practices of Staff Nurses Regarding Prevention and Management of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia Working in Various Selected Govt. Institutions in Shimla (HP)
Abstract: Background: Eclampsia remains an important cause of maternal mortality throughout the world, accounting for about 50,000 deaths occur worldwide. In developed countries, eclampsia complicates about 1 in 2000 deliveries. In developing countries, the prevalence of eclampsia varies widely, from 1 in 100 to 1 in 1700. It is a typical problem in developing countries because illiteracy, lack of health awareness and education, poverty, and superstitious beliefs prevent women from seeking …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 116–122 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Partograph Among Staff Nurses in Government and Private Hospitals, Amritsar
Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the difference in knowledge level of government and private hospitals staff nurses regarding partograph. A partograph is a graphical presentation of a woman’s progress of labor. Once the woman has true signs of labor, the midwife initiates the use of partograph to record her findings. A non-experimental comparative research design was used and research approach was quantitative in nature. The sample size …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 68–78 Read article
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Effectiveness of Yoga Therapy on Quality-of-Life Among Menopausal Women
Abstract: Menopause meant permanent cessation of reproductive fertility, occurring sometimes before the end of natural lifespan. Menopause has an impact on woman’s quality-of-life. A menopausal natural remedy such as yoga can help immensely in managing the menopausal symptoms and making this natural passage in life for women a much more comfortable journey. A True experimental study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of yoga therapy on quality-of-life among menopausal women. 60 …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 63–67 Read article
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An Exploratory Study on Late Marriage Among Female Students Studying in Selected Colleges of Dera Bassi, District Mohali, Punjab
Abstract: Purposes: To assess the knowledge regarding health consequences of late marriage, to assess the attitude toward late marriage, to explore the factors leading to late marriage and to find the association between knowledge and attitude regarding late marriage among female students and their selected demographic variables. Materials and methods: A nonexperimental exploratory study was done by taking 150 female students selected by systematic random sampling technique in selected colleges of …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 88–115 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge on Selected Alternative and Complementary Modalities of Pain Relief During the First Stage of Labour Among the Staff Nurses in a View to Develop Health Education Booklet in Selected Maternity Hospitals, Amritsar
Abstract: Motherhood is one of life’s greatest blessings. But the mother also has to go through enormous pain during this process. Childbirth is a significant, though stressful event. Alternative and complementary modalities during delivery would lead to relaxation and consequently rapid and easy delivery. Midwives are the primary care takers throughout the process of labour. Hence, they should be educated about these modalities. The aim of study is to assess the …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 79–87 Read article
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Ectopic Pregnancy, Sites of Implantation and Its Nursing Management
Abstract: An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilized ovum is implanted and develops outside the normal uterine cavity. It is I in 100 of all pregnancies and é to 1 in 30 in high risk population arising in parallel with é number of cases of Chlamydia infection. The most common site is within fallopian tube 98%, in the distal Ampulla than in the proximal isthmus, followed by corneal 2% …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 58–62 Read article
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Quality of sleep among post menopausal women
Abstract: Background: Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological change for women. Sleep disturbances are very common in menopausal women. Sleep disturbances among menopausal women have been ascribed to a number of factors e.g., normal physiological changes associated with aging, poor health perception, menopausal-related symptoms, nervousness, stress, mood symptoms (e.g. depression and anxiety), and co morbid chronic health issues. Besides these biological and chronobiological factors, socioeconomic, psychosocial, cultural, …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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Visual Package on Breastfeeding Technique Among Antenatal Mothers a Pre-experimental Study
Abstract: Breastfeeding is as old as human being. Breast milk is accepted as the unique nutritive food provided by nature for the newborn. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a visual package on breastfeeding technique among antenatal mothers admitted at selected hospital at Mangalore. The study aimed at improving the knowledge of the mothers on breastfeeding technique. An evaluative approach with pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 38–40 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Acupressure Versus Reflexology on Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Among Adolesecent Girls in Selected Schools at Erode, Tamil Nadu
Abstract: Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent appearance of psychological (e.g. irritability) and physical (e.g. headache) symptoms that occurs during luteal phase of the menstrual cycles and remits shortly after the beginning of menses and during the follicular phase. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of acupressure Vs reflexology on premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls. Methods: True experimental design was used. Multistage sampling technique was adopted to select the 250 adolescent …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Early Detection of Visual Disturbances in Children Among Primary School Teachers in a Selected School at Puducherry
Abstract: Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of video teaching on early detection of visual disturbances in children among primary school teachers. Methods: Pre-experimental design – one group pre-test and post-test design. Results: Majority 61.5 (24) of primary School teacher had inadequate knowledge, 35.9 % (14) had moderately adequate knowledge and 2.6% (1) had adequate knowledge in pre-test. When comparing with the post-test knowledge after a …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–21 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge Regarding Infertility among the Infertile Couple Seeking Treatment at Selected Infertility Clinics of Ahmedabad City, Gujarat State
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the knowledge of infertile couple regarding the infertility and its management before and after administration of planned teaching programme. The investigator has chosen the quasi-experimental research design. Forty infertile couples of Reshambai Infertility Hospital, Shahibauag, and Shital Women’s Hospital, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad, are selected as a sample of the study. The data were analyzed using pre-test and post-test knowledge score and standard deviation. The various …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–18 Read article