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Case Vignette: “An Effective Strategy to Facilitate Learning of Graduate Nursing Students Regarding Nursing Management of Patient with COPD.”
Abstract: The present study was carried out to explore the impact of case vignette as an effective strategy to facilitate learning among graduate nursing students regarding nursing management for patient with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) sample size 40 students and purposive sampling technique was used. Forty selected samples had already undergone expository teaching on COPD and its nursing management. The present study was modeled on single pre- and post-test experimental …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Research Brief: High Risk Behavior among Adolescent Boys: A Matter of Serious Concern
Abstract: Objective: To assess the high risk behavior among adolescent boys (15–19 years) in the resettled colony of Chandigarh. Methods: Cross-sectional study was done to interview 301 study subjects. Systematic random sampling has been used in this study. Results: Adolescent boys were abusing alcohol (27.2%), cigarette (11%), cannabis and other drugs (6.6%). More than half of the adolescent boys had a good knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases (59%). Only one-third of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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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
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Determinants of Acute Malnutrition among Children Aged 6–59 Months Attending Public Health Facilities in Illu Aba Bor Zone, South West Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
Abstract: Background: Globally, 55 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition and every year 3.1 million children die of malnutrition. In Ethiopia malnutrition among under five years children is one of the challenge in achieving sustainable development goals in reducing child mortality. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the factors associated with acute malnutrition among children 6–59 months of age attending public health facilities in Illu Aba Bor …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 67–78 Read article
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Obesity in Children and Preventive Measures
Abstract: Obesity among adolescents has emerged as a growing global health crisis, demanding urgent attention due to its substantial impact on both the health care system and individuals. This concerning trend is largely attributed to a combination of factors, including the widespread consumption of fatty foods and diets high in sugar, a lack of physical activity, and the prevalence of tobacco smoking among young people. Pediatric obesity, in particular, has become …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Importance of Breast Feeding Among Primigravida Mothers at a Selected Hospital, Amritsar With a View to Develop Health Education Pamphlets
Abstract: Breast feeding is the best and natural feeding and breast milk is best milk. It is perfect food for infants and fulfills the requirements for the six months of life. Breast milk is packed with disease fighting substances that protect your baby from illness Breast milk offers benefits for both mother and baby. Mothers should know about importance, benefits, techniques, contraindications. The self-structured questionnaire and Likert scale was used to …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effect of Different Types of Music Therapy on Physiological Parameters of Preterm Babies in a Tertiary Hospital of North India
Abstract: Preterm infants are vulnerable to a range of diseases associated with immaturity of organ system and stress stimuli during their stay in NICU. The music have a positive effect on their physiological measurements. Main objective of this study was to assess the effect of music therapy on the physiological parameters (BP, HR and SpO2) of preterm babies admitted in a tertiary care hospital of North India. One group pretest – …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Anemia in Pregnancy
Abstract: Anemia is considered a severe public health problem by World Health Organization as its prevalence is greater than 40%. It has major consequences for human health as well as social and economic development and is responsible for 20% of maternal deaths. Anemia is the reduction in circulating hemoglobin mass below the critical level. Faulty dietetic habit, faulty absorption mechanism, iron loss through excessive sweating, hookworm infestation, chronic malaria, bleeding piles …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–15 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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A Case of Pilocytic Astrocytoma: A Low-Grade Glioma (LGG) During Pregnancy that Requires Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
Abstract: Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is typically a slow-growing astrocytoma and is therefore considered the ‘most benign’ of all the astrocytoma. PA is often encountered in relatively young individuals, including women of childbearing age, but growth is rarely reported. Its management is particularly challenging since anti-tumor therapy is required and the impact on the fetus or the pregnancy would require consideration, or the pregnancy would have to be discontinued, depending on the …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 61–65 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding selected Gynecological Problems among Adolescent Girls (18–24 years)
Abstract: A descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding gynecological problems among adolescent girls (18–24 years) studying in S.K.S.S. College of Nursing, Sarabha, Ludhiana, Punjab. Data was collected from 150 adolescent girls (18–24 years) studying in of S.K.S.S. College of Nursing, by using the stratified purposive sampling technique with the self-structured questionnaire on gynecological problems among young girls. The overall result of study was 79% of adolescent girls had …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Eisenmenger Syndrome: A Critic Review
Abstract: Eisenmenger's syndrome is congenital heart defect, which is also called as, Eisenmenger's reaction, Eisenmenger physiology, and also tardive cyanosis. This condition abbreviated as ES. this condition characterized by long-standing left-to-right cardiac shunt caused by a congenital heart defect typically by a ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus which result in pulmonary hypertension. This condition is more common among people getting marriage among their family members or …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Menopausal Symptoms among Women in selected Villages at Chandragiri Mandal, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract: This is a descriptive study conducted in the month of June 2019 at selected villages of Chandragiri Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 200 women between age of 40 years and above 56 years, who attained menopause, were taken from the selected villages and analyzed. Menopausal manifestations were surveyed utilizing altered menopause rating scale. The results uncovered that majority of ladies achieved menopause at the age of 40–45 years and …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Incidence of High risk Pregnancy among Antenatal Women
Abstract: Most of the time having a baby is a natural process. After a full term pregnancy, women go into labour on or near their due date and give birth to a healthy baby. But not all pregnancy goes smoothly. Some of them have certain factors which affects mother, developing fetus or both at a higher than normal risk for pregnancy. Therefore, the present study assessed the incidence of high risk …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article