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126 articles for “diet”
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Breastfeeding in Infants: A Critical Overview
Abstract: Breast feeding is one of the gifts for mother to feed her baby which is ideal food and there is no substitute for breast milk. Breast feeding is to meet the nutritional needs of infant and child. Breast milk is natural readymade food which is most suitable for neonates because of its nutritional value, protection from the infection and provides warmth. After birth of baby till six months of age …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Demonstration Program on Knowledge Regarding Preparation of Hyderabad Mix Among Mothers of Under Five Children in Fuljhore Rural Area at Durgapur
Abstract: The children of today are the citizens of tomorrow. One of the major factors affecting children's health and welfare is adequate nutrition. Malnutrition is a major global public health issue, especially for young children who are more susceptible to its effects. In India, malnutrition affects every other child, and it affects every third child worldwide. The majority of these children reside in rural, tribal, and urban slum areas. At this …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–34 Read article
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Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life among Post-menopausal Women Residing at Kelambakkam, Chennai
Abstract: Women’s health has been a global concern for many decades. Women have more complex and stressful aging process, as a consequence of hormonal changes that occur during menopause. A descriptive study was conducted to assess the menopausal symptoms and quality of life among post-menopausal women residing at Kelambakkam, Chennai. The investigator interviewed 60 women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria through purposive sampling. Tool consisted of four parts—demographic variables, clinical variables, …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Assess the Menstural Irregularities Among Adolescents
Abstract: Background: Menstruation is an important part of female reproductive cycle but menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls may affect the normal life of adolescents and young adult women. The studies reported high proportion of adolescents suffering from menstrual irregularities. Objective of the Study: The study was aimed to assess the menstrual irregularities among adolescent girls and to find association between the menstrual irregularities and sample characteristics. Methodology: The research design used …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Menopausal Symptoms among Women in selected Villages at Chandragiri Mandal, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract: This is a descriptive study conducted in the month of June 2019 at selected villages of Chandragiri Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 200 women between age of 40 years and above 56 years, who attained menopause, were taken from the selected villages and analyzed. Menopausal manifestations were surveyed utilizing altered menopause rating scale. The results uncovered that majority of ladies achieved menopause at the age of 40–45 years and …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Awareness and Practices Regarding Diaper Rash among Mothers of Children (0–2 years)
Abstract: Hygiene is most important condition in babies as babies are more vulnerable to infection as his/her immune system is not like the immune system of adults. Diaper rash is marked by red, puffy, and tender skin in the diaper region like, buttocks, thighs, and genitals. Diaper rash is most likely to occur in infants 7–12 months old, perhaps in response to an increase in eating solid foods and dietary changes …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 22–28 Read article