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159 articles for “risk factors”
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Impact of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude related to substance abuse among inmates of de-addiction centers of selected districts, Rajasthan
Abstract: Background: Substance use disorders represent a major public health challenge worldwide. Risk factors for developing substance abuse are physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, exposure to trauma, bullying, gang affiliation, family members or peers who use or misuse substances, easy access to these substances, comorbid psychiatric illness, lack of knowledge about drugs and unhealthy coping skills towards life events. Aim: This study is aimed to measure the effect of educational intervention …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 55–61 Read article
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Assessment Of Sleep Quality Among Patients With Cancer – A Pilot Study
Abstract: Breast cancer is the most prevailing form of cancer. Breast cancer has become a majorproblem across the world including India. Carcinoma of the breast is characterized byuncontrolled growth of cells, which results in formation of lumps within the breast. It istreatable if it is detected early, if not, it could be a serious life-threatening disease. The mainobjective of this study was to determine the risk factors among patients with breast …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Review
Abstract: Shaken baby syndrome is a form of child abuse that can result in permanent brain damage or death but it can be preventable. Risk factors including the parents or caregivers more likely to forcefully shake a baby and cause shaken baby syndrome, Unrealistic expectations of babies, Young or single parenthood and Stress. Symptoms includes Breathing problems, Poor eating, Vomiting, Seizures, Paralysis and Coma. Prevention: It can be prevented by bringing …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 84–86 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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Awareness on Reproductive Tract Infection among Married Women attending Antenatal Clinic in Selected Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Reproductive tract contamination comprises STI and HIV/AIDS are being progressively familiar as a thoughtful community health problem. RTI causes suffering to both men and women, but their consequences are far more devastating and widespread among women. RTI often go undiagnosed and untreated, PID, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, cervical cancer, and an increased risk of HIV transmission. Adolescents too are vulnerable to RTIs due to their ignorance of risk factors, inadequate accessibility …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 40–46 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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The Success of Participatory Workplace Interventions in Minimizing Office Workers' Sedentary Behaviour: The Study is Quasi-experimental
Abstract: Aim: This investigation has three goals: (1) to evaluate the level of sedentary behavior currently being practiced by office personnel; (2) To determine if participatory workplace interventions are effective at reducing office workers' inactive behavior; (3) to Discover the relationship between their pre-test sedentary behavior level and the chosen demographic factors. Background: Occupational sedentary behavior is a significant factor in the total risk of being sedentary. There is little proof …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Stress and its Management among Staff Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals, Bangalore
Abstract: Background: Job stress can be defined as negative emotive and physical responses and occurs when the job requirements do not match with abilities, resources or needs of employees. In other words, it can be defined as an interaction between job environment and characteristics of employee, the extra job requirements and following pressures which make the person disable in doing his job. Also, job stress can cause lack of health and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 91–113 Read article
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Assess the preference towards mode of delivery and its associating factors with a view to arrange nurses led intervention among antenatal mothers attending GOPD, A Hospital based descriptive study
Abstract: Background: Delivery mechanism is a spontaneous process with implemented advances in medical technology now has drastically reduced maternal and infant mortality. For a healthy women population, the choice between spontaneous vaginal delivery caesarean section. Vaginal delivery can be spontaneous i.e. unassisted or assisted and caesarian section is most commonly performed major obstetric throughout the world. Objective: To assess the preference towards mode of delivery among antenatal mothers in GOPD, PGIMS …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Intelligent Rocket and Missile Propellants: A Study
Abstract: The pursuit of enhanced performance, increased safety, and unparalleled mission adaptability in aerospace and defence systems necessitate a paradigm shift in propulsive technologies. Traditional rocket and missile propellants, while highly effective, possess intrinsic limitations related to fixed energy release profiles, inherent handling risks, and susceptibility to environmental factors. This paper introduces the concept of Intelligent Rocket and Missile Propellants: advanced chemical or energetic materials endowed with intrinsic sensing, self-monitoring, and …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Mirror to Review of Lumpy Skin Disease
Abstract: Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a disorder which is affecting most of the animals and thus is spreading to nations worldwide and is becoming as an epidemic in current times and serves as a platform to turn attention towards its rising disorder. It is a carrier spread disease transmitted by different arthropods. This article provides detailed information about the LSD, LSDV, and diagnosis (not by regular blood tests but using …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Prediction Models on Causing Factors for Delirium in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Abstract: This study aims to screen high-risk group for delirium in the intensive care unit by building optimal prediction models over multidimensional analysis of the factors causing delirium in intensive care unit patients, with providing the theoretical foundation for the development of protocols for delirium prevention and management in such patients. The data were collected over the electronic medical records by 3781 patients who were admitted to the medical/ surgical intensive …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Assess the Knowledge of High Risk Status Among Antenatal Mothers at Selected Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat
Abstract: Introduction: The term “high risk pregnancy” is used by medical experts to refer to a pregnancy where the mother, her fetus, or both are more likely than in a regular pregnancy to have problems during pregnancy or childbirth. In India, between 20 and 30 percent of pregnancies is high risk, which is why perinatal morbidity and mortality account for 75 percent of all newborn deaths. High risk pregnancies frequently necessitate …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Analytical Evaluation of heavy metals in eyeshadows: A Risk assessment and Implications for Public Health Regulatory Reforms in Nigeria
Abstract: This study employs advanced analytical techniques to assess heavy metal contamination (Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Zn) in 18 commercially available eyeshadow products (local and imported) from Owerri Metropolis, Nigeria. Quantification was conducted using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), while risk evaluations incorporated chemometric modeling approaches. Results revealed significant contamination in locally manufactured brands, particularly those containing calabash chalk (Nzu) as a base ingredient. Lead and nickel concentrations reached 166.58 ± 6.5 …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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SOBER “An Alcohol Detection and Car Engine Locking System”"
Abstract: Drinking Driving is a major issue of road accidents all over the world; 60 plus of the accidents are caused by it. The number of deaths due to crapulous driving is assumed to be larger than imagination. The model device aims to help the stoner from driving drunk and reduce the number of accidents and cases being due to drunk driving. . Alcohol impairs drivers’ cognitive and motor functions, reducing …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Developing Multidisciplinary and Multi-Sectoral Heat-Early Warning System to Augment Urban Resilience to Humid Heat
Abstract: Heat waves (HWs) or extreme heat events (EHEs), aggravated by the global temperature rise, present unprecedented challenges to both human health and urban infrastructure. Recently, regions in India have been suffering from unbearable conditions due to humid heat events. Coastal states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gangetic West Bengal have faced extreme heat, coupled with high humidity levels. Current strategies for managing extreme heat mainly focus on resilience to …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Urban Risk Identification and Assessment in the Face of Climate Change
Abstract: Climate change threatens urban areas worldwide, exacerbating risks related to extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and other environmental factors. As urbanization continues to accelerate worldwide, cities have become pivotal arenas for the intersecting challenges of climate change and urban risks. This study explores the multifaceted landscape of urban risk identification and assessment within the context of climate change. It delves into the diverse types and nature of urban risks, their …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Prenatal Exposure and ADHD: Assessing the Impact of Maternal Stress, Nutrition, and Substance Use
Abstract: Background: The widespread neurodevelopmental disease known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a variety of etiologies. Preventative strategies and early interventions for ADHD require an understanding of the prenatal variables that contribute to the disorder. Aim/Objective: The purpose of this review is to assess how pregnancy-related stress, malnutrition, and substance use by mothers may affect the development of ADHD in their offspring. Methods: The Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, Web of …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Pilot Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Peer-led Health Education on Knowledge Regarding the Adverse Effects of Self-medication among Mothers of Under-five Children in Selected Rural Community of Salem
Abstract: Child health is the most crucial factor determining the growth of children, especially during their first five years of life. In recent years, the relatively low immune response in this age group has resulted in outbreaks of diseases and infections. Self-medication involves the use of drugs without consulting a physician for the treatment or prevention of ailments. Self-medication is a potentially unsafe practice with various risks, including drug interactions, antibiotic …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Sjogren’s Syndrome and Oral Care – A Review
Abstract: Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical and serological manifestations. Patients with SS experience immune-mediated destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands leading to reduced lacrimal and salivary flow. Dry eyes and dry mouth together with fatigue are among the most common complaints. Extraglandular manifestations, such as involvement of the peripheral nervous, pulmonary, or gastrointestinal system, kidney, skin, myalgias, and arthralgias, are frequently …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–31 Read article