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The Making of Scenario: A Descriptive Qualitative Study to Explore Lecturers’ View in Simulated Patient-based Simulation Session
Abstract: Simulated patient (SP) is defined as a layperson that simulates to portray the role of a patient withhealth-related conditions based on varying levels of training. The aim of the study was to explore thelecturers’ view toward an SP-based simulation session. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five participants recruited for a focused group interview. The interviewerused a list of guide questions to explore both the positive and negative …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 97–105 Read article
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Play Therapy: An Approach to Manage Childhood Problems
Abstract: “Birds Fly, fishes swim and children play” Landreth (1991:25) Childhood is the most pleasurable period of one’s lifetime. During this period children undergo various changes in areas such as physical, psychosocial, cognitive and moral development. Child learns to adapt to these changes in various ways. Adaptation from fantasy to real world imposes a lot of emotional ups and downs, which if left unattended, may turn in to emotional/ behavioural problems. …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Role Reversal: Fathers’ in parenting and impact on children
Abstract: The parental anger is linked with behavioural problems and there is a need for prevention or early interventions for fathers that builds emotion socialization and improves father-child connection. The systemic review had been done with only existing recent literatures keeping in mind cross-cultural variations. The impact of PACT study (Parents and child together) and Dad’s turning into kids program has been reviewed The findings of BIPLAB (Behavioural and parenting Lab) …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Counselling on Knowledge Regarding Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practices Among Mothers of Young Children
Abstract: Introduction: Appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are essential for the nutritional status, health, optimal physical and mental growth, cognitive development, overall well-being in early vulnerable years as well as in later life and ultimately for the survival of children. Faulty feeding practices, such as early or delayed initiation of complementary feeding (CF) offering the wrong foods, not meeting the nutritional requirement of the child and discontinuing breastfeeding, …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Impact of Technology and Social Media on Children
Abstract: Social media is rapidly evolving in front of our eyes and it is practically difficult to reject and hide our children from this latest technology. The magnitude of media exposure is predominantly high. Survey says that and 73% of Indian children are cell phone users and the percentage of children addicted to gaming and internet has been increasing every year. In 2017, annual rate of growth of smartphone users in …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 68–77 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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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