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121 articles for “physiology”
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Strategies for Management of Needle-Related Procedural Pain and Distress in Children: A Literature Review
Abstract: Background: Pain is a highly prevalent problem in children. It is a predominantly subjective emotional distress that also leads to impairment in the quality of life. Medical procedures that are applied using a needle, such as venipuncture and immunization are the most common and important sources of pain for children, causing anxiety, distress and fear. Pain management before the first painful medical procedure in children may reduce pain-related negative emotional …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Effect of Topical Breast Milk Application on Umbilical Cord Healing Among Newborns
Abstract: Care of umbilical cord is important to prevent the occurrence of infection during the neonatal period. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of topical breast milk application on umbilical cord healing among newborns. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of topical breast milk application on umbilical cord healing among newborns. Quasi experimental, posttest, only control group design was used for the study. 60 subjects …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching on Knowledge of Newborn Care among Primipara Mothers.
Abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching (VAT) on knowledge of newborn care among primipara mothers in selected areas of Chennai. One-group pretest–posttest design was adopted among hundred mothers. The data collection was done by self-structured questionnaire on various aspects of newborn care, such as thermoregulation, breastfeeding, umbilical cord care, immunization, physiological jaundice, weight loss, and incessant cry. The overall aim of the study is to give evidence that …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 71–73 Read article
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Effectiveness of Musical Play Material on Reducing Intensity of Pain among Children during Vaccination
Abstract: Pain is the most common of all medical symptoms. Pain is a multidimensional, subjective phenomenon and hence, it is difficult to define. Everyone experiences pain, and each can define it different ways as their own personal experience. Pain is often defined as a subjective experience having three components i.e. cognitive (in-self report), behavioral and physiological. The present study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of musical play material on reducing …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge among Mothers of under-Five Children Regarding Selected Behavioural Problems in Urban Community
Abstract: Children are our future and our most precious resources. The quality of tomorrow’s world and perhaps even its survival will be determined by the development of children today. Normal children are healthy, happy and well adjusted. This adjustment is developed by providing basic emotional needs along with physical and physiological needs for the mental wellbeing. Early childhood is the critical period in behaviour formation. Behavioural problems refer to the deviation …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–27 Read article
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Effectiveness of Origami on Hospitalized Anxiety among Children Admitted in Paediatric Units of a Selected Tertiary Care Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: Hospital can be a difficult place for young children and their families. In hospitals, children may findstrange faces, different routines, strange equipment’s and limited family contact leads to developmentof anxiety in children. Anxiety can hamper there early recovery and leads to psychological effect onthe child. Play provisions like origami can help children to overcome the anxiety and work as outletsfor hostilities. The present study was conducted with an objective to …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Factors Affecting Neonatal Jaundice and the Impact of the same on Growth and Development of Children Less than 3 Years.
Abstract: This study sought to assess the factors affecting neonatal jaundice and the impact of the same on the growth and development of children less than 3 years attending the out-patient department in a SNR Hospital, Kolar district, Karnataka. A descriptive design having cross sectional survey approach with purposive sampling technique was used. Structured interview schedule was conducted to obtain data from mothers, assessment for growth and development of children was …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Expressed Practice Regarding Menstrual Hygiene Among the Adolescent Girls of Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Background: Menstruation is a unique physiological phenomenon in females. The onset of menstruation is considered as one of the most remarkable changes in adolescent girls. It involves bleeding for 3-5 days from the uterus once a month which occurs throughout the lifetime till menopause. In India about 24% of total population belongs to adolescent period. Objectives: The main objectives of the study were: 1. To assess the existing knowledge & …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–25 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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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Knowledge on Menopausal Symptoms and Its Management Among Women in Selected Urban Areas at Mysuru
Abstract: The study aimed at assessing the knowledge of women regarding menopausal symptoms and its management. Many physiological and psychological changes occur during menopausal period. Menopausal problems are the common health problem facing by the menopausal women across the world. By providing sufficient knowledge regarding the symptoms and management of menopausal problems will help the women to cope up with the changing situation and can lead a normal life. Preexperimental, one …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Quality of sleep among post menopausal women
Abstract: Background: Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological change for women. Sleep disturbances are very common in menopausal women. Sleep disturbances among menopausal women have been ascribed to a number of factors e.g., normal physiological changes associated with aging, poor health perception, menopausal-related symptoms, nervousness, stress, mood symptoms (e.g. depression and anxiety), and co morbid chronic health issues. Besides these biological and chronobiological factors, socioeconomic, psychosocial, cultural, …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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Effect of early initiation of breast feeding on duration of third stage of labour and amount of blood loss among parturient mothers
Abstract: Background and objectives: Breast feeding not only helps the baby to become healthy, it is beneficial to the mother also, putting baby to the breast straight after the birth helps the womb to contract and speeds delivery of the placenta will be faster. The aim of the study is to assess the effect of early initiation of breast feeding on duration of third stage of labour and amount of blood …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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A Study on Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Management Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Schools of Tarn Taran
Abstract: Adolescent period is one of the crucial period in adolescent girls. in this period. There are lot of physiological changes that are arise during the menstruation in the body among adolescent girls. If left untreated it may lead to variety of complication, so identifying them at early stage and treating them would reduce the chance of premenstrual syndrome. The aim of the study is to improve the knowledge regarding premenstrual …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 123–131 Read article
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Effect of Abdominal Massage on Uterine Involution Among Postnatal Mothers- A Literature Review
Abstract: The aim of the researcher is to evaluate the effect of abdominal massage on uterine involution among postnatal mother. During the 9 month of pregnancy the whole body of mother undergo several changes specially uterus and which become normal after delivery but in some cases, it does not happen so lead to life threatening condition like post-partum haemorrhage. Abdominal massage is a method used to decrease bleeding and cramping of …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Importance of Planned Parenthood among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Selected Villages of Moga, Punjab
Abstract: Planned Parenthood is a children by a choice not by a chance. The goals of Planned Parenthood are avoiding unwanted pregnancy and regulate birth interval between pregnancies. Pregnancy is one of the greatest events in every women life. At this time, the mother needs a lot of help for the realization and acceptance of childbirth as a normal physiological phenomenon. Pregnancy preparedness makes sense, particularly many pregnancies are unexpected. So, …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 57–61 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 Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Module on Knowledge Regarding Menstrual Hygiene Management by the use Of Menstrual Cup Among The Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges of Uttar Kannada
Abstract: Menstruation is a physiological and natural part of the reproductive cycle, but the lack of information about menstrual hygiene, as well as materials themselves create a culture of taboos and misinformation about menstruation and potential health risk such as vaginal infections. A quantitative research was conducted among nursing students by purposive sampling technique. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result revealed that the post-test knowledge …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 52–55 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Menopausal Signs, Symptoms and its Management Among Perimenopausal Women Residing in Field Practice Area, Yerikoppa, Dharwad
Abstract: Menopause short term changes and long term risk that can have major impact on overall women’s health on quality of life. Particularly, menopause implies considerable process of physiological change. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding menopausal signs, symptoms and its management among Peri-menopausal women aged between 40 to 55 years residing in a field practice area Yerikoppa, Dharwad and to evaluate the effectiveness of STP …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Effect of Nesting on Discomfort Level among Low-Birth-Weight Babies at a Selected Tertiary Care Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Abstract: Nesting technique may be a nursing skill used ordinarily within the developmental care of low-birth-weight (LBW) infant. Nesting is prepared to maintain the physiological, behavioural and postural stability of preterm infant in which the infant’s hands together near face and feet together by using rolled-up sheets to form oval-shaped nest. Nesting maintains premature infants in a very snug position; modify spontaneous motor activity for skeletal. An experimental study was conducted; …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 20–33 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice towards Weight Reduction among Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Abstract: PCOS has affected 116 million women and still counting, that is about 3.4% of the entire global population, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012. It is a common and the leading cause of inability to get pregnant among women in their reproductive age. It is a complex phenomenon as it combines the environment, behavior, genetic, and physiological factors of health that are intertwined producing a phenotypic …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–32 Read article