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Prevalence and Socio-Cultural Determinants of Uterine Prolapse Among Women and Its Impact on Quality of Life
Abstract: In India, every five minutes, a woman dies of complications related to pregnancy and child birth. Among these, utero-vaginal prolapse (UP) is the most common clinical condition, especially amongst parous women. In India, almost one quarter, out of the total gynaecological admissions, suffer from UP. The general objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and socio-cultural determinants of Uterine Prolapse at Kalinga Hospital, Bhubaneswar, during a three month …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Foot Reflexology and Hot Foot Bath as Remedies for Premenstrual Syndrome
Abstract: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as the occurrence of physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms start 5 to 11 days before menstruation and disappear once menstruation begins. PMS is most common in women between 20 years old and 40 years old, but can occur in any woman of childbearing age.3 out of every 4 women are affected with one or other …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Importance of Breastfeeding Among Mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: The study was to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding importance of breastfeeding among mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar, Punjab. The research methodology adopted for this study was descriptive in nature. Forty mothers were selected for this by using convenient sampling method. Data was collected by using structured interview schedule. Major findings of the study included overall mean awareness score being …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–18 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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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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The Risk Factors Contributing to Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome among Adolescent Girls
Abstract: Adolescent’s health plays an important role in a nations health conditions. In India 35% of the adolescents are suffering from PCOS. The study aims at determine the risk factors for PCOS and to find out the association between risk factors and selected socio demographic factors. Quantitative approach; descriptive survey, non-experimental design was adopted for this study. A total of 100 sample of adolescent girls between the age group of 16-19 …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–45 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Breast Self-examination among Girls in Selected Colleges of the City and to Develop and Disseminate an Informational Booklet on Breast Self-examination
Abstract: Background: Prevention is better than cure measures should be taken to prevent cancerous lesion by detecting it at earliest stage. Breast screening in general population has shown to reduce mortality and helps to detect it at earliest stage. Breast self-examination is a technique that all women can use to assess their own breasts. Women familiar with their own normal breast characteristics can easily notice the development of abnormalities early. Each …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Menopause and its Management Among Women in Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur
Abstract: Menopause is a biological process with likely to lead to various pathological and psychological complications leading to changing quality of life. These constitute the post menopausal syndrome; they are impairing to great extend to the women and management of these symptoms has become very important. Awareness about menopausal problems and their management will help all women to cope up with changing situations. Post menopause is defined as the stage beginning …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE REGARDING TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND ITS PROBLEMS AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED JUNIOR COLLEGES AT KHAMMAM, TELANGANA
Abstract: : A descriptive research study was conducted at selected junior colleges at khammam among adolescent girls who are in the age group of 18 - 19 years. Simple random sampling technique was adopted to select sample. Data was collected with structured questionnaire, it included socio-demographic data, knowledge questionnaire, attitude rating scale. The reliability of the tool was (r)= 0.96. Conceptual framework was adopted for the study was Pender's health promotion …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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A Descriptive Survey to assess the Prevalence of Respectful Maternity Care: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Women need to be supported in the period of pregnancy during the process of labour and delivery. All women have right for receiving respectful maternity care. But even today woman is not aware of her right. Many health facilities especially in middle income countries women have experiences about disrespectful maternity care. Quantitative study was conducted on health facilities of India by using of descriptive survey research design. Total 30 women’s …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–15 Read article