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45 articles for “under-five children”
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Temper Tantrum Among Teachers Working in Selected Primary Schools, Tarn-Taran, Punjab
Abstract: The global burden of disease depicts that by the year 2020, childhood neuropsychiatric disorders will increase by more than 50% internationally to become one of the five most common causes of morbidity and disability among children. Identifying them early and treating them would reduce the burden of this disorder and may help in the better treatment of the co-morbid conditions in these patients. The research approach was used is quasi-experimental …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Care Burden of Care Givers of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the care burden among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. The presentation of cerebral palsy can be global, mental and physical dysfunction or isolated disturbances in gait, cognition, growth, or sensation. It is frequently frightening for the family to hear the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. It excites powerful emotions in both parents. It reshapes the organization of the family. Unfortunately, in Kerala, …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–21 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
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice of Infant Care among Primipara Mothers in Indira Gandhi Children Hospital at Bangalore
Abstract: Introduction: Infant health in India shows drastic figures. Delhi ranks 9th (out of 29 states) in infant mortality rate (IMR), it is a pathetic 19th in exclusive breastfeeding (that is, only 34.5% of women breastfeed exclusively for 6 months) and 22nd in initiating breastfeeding within the first 1h. Only 29.9% of children in Delhi are given Oral rehydration salt during diarrhea. Rajasthan – though governed by a woman – ranks …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 16–27 Read article
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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Ill Effects of Consanguineous Marriage Among Students at a Selected Higher Secondary School, Ratnagiri District
Abstract: Background and objectives: The adolescent contribute total 30% of the population and they need information regarding ill effects of consanguineous marriage which helps them in selecting their life partner in a healthier way and indirectly prevents the birth of defected/diseased children to certain extent. This enhances the health of the family/community as well as the nation. Objectives: (1) To assess the existing knowledge of HSC students regarding ill effects of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–25 Read article