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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Vaccine Against Human Papilloma Virus Infection Among Adolescent Girls (14–16 Years) in Selected Schools of Gujarat State with a View to Develop an Information Booklet
Abstract: Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is a particular stage of development during which a kid experiences significant physical, emotional, and social change as well as sexual maturation. The modern adolescent is thought to know more about international events. They represent one-fifth of the world’s population. In today’s scenario both parents are employed to fulfill the increasing demands to maintain the socio-economic status in society, …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Quality of Life and Compliance of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus who Receive Oral Hypoglycemic Agents versus Insulin Therapy
Abstract: In Latin, the word diabetes means “flow through” and mellitus means “honey”, and clinically, it is characterized by the excess of blood sugar or glucose in blood and urine instead of getting converted into glycogen. Need for the study: The International Diabetes Federation 2007 stated that diabetes mellitus currently affects 246 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 380 million by 2025. “A comparative study was conducted to assess …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Hydrotherapy on Sensorimotor Functions among Patients with Osteoarthritis in Government Headquarters Hospital at Cheyyar
Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and the leading cause of pain and physical disability among elderly population. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder having a significant economic impact on our health system. Osteoarthritis is known to be most frequent in the lower extremity, especially the knee joint. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of hydrotherapy on sensorimotor functions among knee osteoarthritis patients. Design: Quasi-experimental design—one-group pretest and …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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A Study to assess the Existing Knowledge Regarding Disaster Preparedness among Adults Residing at Haripur, Sangli District
Abstract: Disaster is a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss and destruction and devastation to life and property. The damage caused by disaster varies with Geographical location, climate and a type of earth surface/degree of vulnerability. Disaster since beginning of time causing premature death impaired quality of life and altered health status. On excellent one disaster per week that requires international assistance. The recent dramatic increase in the natural disasters …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Study To Assess The Prevalence Of Bronchial Asthma Among School Children Aged (5-16) Years At Selected School, Villupuram District, Tamilnadu
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the prevalence of bronchial asthma among school children aged (5 to 16) years , those who were studying in Government primary and Higher Secondary School in rural Melsevalampadi, Villupuram districts Tamil Nadu. A descriptive prevalence cross sectional design was used in this study total 448 children were collected by using non -probability convenient sampling technique .The mean , standard deviation and chi-square …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Do We Need Obama Care-Like Health Care
Abstract: India is a developing nation and it is advancing rapidly in medical sciences and technology, when it comes to public health care scenario, India lags far behind developed nations in the public health arena. The article in Forbes says that with drinking water, adequate nutrition, sanitation and access to health care being longstanding challenges. The high rise of advanced technology involved in the diagnostic procedure, in the Medicare both invasive …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–8 Read article
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Self-medication Practices among Nursing and Paramedical Sciences Students: A Case Study of SINPMS, Badal, Punjab
Abstract: Self-medication refers to the use of drugs for self-treatment. It is turning as a worldwide phenomenon and mostly in developing countries. The study aims to know the status of the practice of self-medication among nursing and paramedical sciences students of State Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Badal, Punjab, India. The sample size was 300 students and the respondents were selected using the purposive sampling technique. The results of the …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effects of Swallowing and Oral Care Intervention on Reducing Postextubation Dysphagia among Critically Ill Patients
Abstract: Background: Endotracheal Intubation (ETI) is a life-sustaining technique required for critically ill patients to support mechanical ventilation. However, postextubation dyphagia is a common complication of ETI. Postextubation dysphagia negatively affects patients’ outcomes, leading to delayed recommencement of oral intake, poor quality of life, aspiration pneumonia, longer ICU and hospital stays, and increased 90-day mortality. Moreover, the high economic burdens on public health care systems. Early identification of patients at risk …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 39–51 Read article
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A study to evaluate the effectiveness of guided imagery on examination anxiety among adolescents in selected schools at Asaripallam
Abstract: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of guided imagery on examination anxiety among adolescents in selected schools at Asaripallam with the following objectives:To assess the pre-test and post-test levels of examination anxiety among adolescents in experimental group and control group.To evaluate the effectiveness of guided imagery on examination anxiety among adolescents.To find out association between pre-test level of examination anxiety and selected demographic variables (age, sex, socio-economic status, type of …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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A qualitative study to assess the psycho-social problems faced by primary caretakers Of mentally ill person in selected Hospital of delhi
Abstract: Introduction: Caregivers of mentally ill persons often have to sacrifice their own physical and emotional needs, and undertake a lot of stress and challenges while dealing with the person with severe mental illness. Therefore, in order to understand the lived experiences and challenges faced by primary caretakers, a qualitative study was conducted to assess the psycho-social problems faced by primary caretakers of the mentally ill persons under 2 domains: psychological …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Ideal Paradigm Disputes, Conflict and Emerging Convergences in Nursing
Abstract: Paradigm is the set of adequacy of agents in an arena, which provide a structure in which perspective the scientists’ research to solve scientific complications and standardize the sequences of studies in the field. The purpose of this paper is an analysis of the nursing model. Nursing paradigm determines the goals and boundaries like a foundation of a building. Nursing as a moving profession from unified and constant roles, and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess Oral Health Status and the Factors Influencing Oral Health Among Indian and Chinese Students of Selected Universities of New Delhi
Abstract: Oral health is an essential component of general health and well-being at every stage of life. Factors such as, culture, behaviour, gender, economics, state, etc. influence our oral condition. The present study has been designed to compare and assess the oral health status, and determine the factors that influence oral health among Chinese and Indian students, so as to identify the relationship between oral health status of Indian and Chinese …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Frugal Innovations – Making Health Care Accessible, Affordable and Reliable
Abstract: As an exponentially growing population with an increasing life expectancy strains the medical care system worldwide, healthcare emerges as a major area of innovation. This is most prominent in emerging markets like India, where the cost of healthcare is as important a factor as the quality of the product or service being provided. India ranks the lowest globally in terms of percentage of GDP spent on healthcare—only 4% of its …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Workforce Challenges in Nursing
Abstract: Nursing fixes human society with a bond of maintenance and fondness. Nursing is a profession to care, which proposals an oasis of emotional stories and pool of trials. Despite of urbanization and globalization in India, the healthcare system in the country continues to face formidable changes. Nurses play an essential character in the healthcare industry, providing care to the patients and carrying out leadership roles in hospitals, health systems and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 125–128 Read article
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Liquor and health
Abstract: Alcoholism is becoming widespread problem in the Indian society. The age of first exposure to alcohol in the state has dropped to 15 years. Added concern is the increasing numbers of women specially girls becoming addicted to alcohol. This trend is causing socio-economic problems but little is being done to arrest this social trend[1]. Individuals struggling with alcoholism often feel as though they cannot function normally without alcohol. This can …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 99–105 Read article
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Age discrimination attitudes of Turkish primary caregivers of older adults: A Descriptive cross-sectional study
Abstract: Background: Age discrimination is a social offshoot of the problems faced by aging people. Age discrimination encompasses positive as well as the negative attitudes. The views on aging and advanced age of primary caregivers of older adults can bias their knowledge and experiences about this age group.Objective: This study was conducted with the primary caregivers of older adults residing in the palliative care department of a hospital affiliated with a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module Regarding Junk Foods Among Students at Selected Higher Secondary School in Tarn Taran, Punjab
Abstract: Healthy nutritious foods have been replaced by the new food mantra “JUNK FOOD!” junk food comprises of anything that is, cookies, cakes, chips, pizza, burger, soft drinks etc., that contains high sugar, calories, fats, oils etc. Fast food has become a prominent feature of diet for adolescents. The rapidly changing food consumption patterns and diet transition emerging in the society due to economic growth and new lifestyle choices it demands …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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To assess the maternal factors influencing low birth weight among newborns
Abstract: Maternal health and adequate care during pregnancy have direct impact on birth weight of the baby. This study was conducted to evaluate the maternal factors that are influencing low birth weight among newborns. Quantitative, descriptive design was used for the study to assess a purposive sample of 50 mothers who delivered LBW babies at post natal wards in Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, Allahabad. Data was collected in a duration of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Effect of Snake and Ladder Game on Knowledge Regarding Dietary Practices among School Children.
Abstract: The present study investigated the effect of snake and ladder game on knowledge regarding dietary practices among school children. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding dietary practices among school children before and after administering the snake and ladder game, to evaluate the effectiveness of snake and ladder game on dietary practices among school children and to find out the association between the pretest …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among Mother of Children 6–23 Months in Mettu Town, South West Ethiopia
Abstract: Introduction: An appropriate diet is a critical component for proper growth and development of children. The first two years of life are a critical window for ensuring optimal child growth and development and Nutritional deficiencies during this period can lead to impaired cognitive development, compromised educational achievement, and low economic productivity which become difficult to reverse later in life. Objective: the aim of the study is to assess the appropriate …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 52–62 Read article