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A Comparative Study on the Development Milestones and the Health of Toddlers (1–3 Years) in Urban and Rural Community of Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: Toddler hood is difficult exiting interesting period of life. Developmental milestone are a set of functional skills or age-specific tasks that most children can do at a certain age range The Study sample was 500 toddlers aged 1–3 year was selected 250 from urban and 250 from almost equal number of male and female toddlers. A modified conceptual frame work of the study was based on the Callista Roy Adaptation …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Factors Influencing Exclusive Breast feeding among Mothers at Selected Urban Area, Coimbatore
Abstract: Child is a God's gift for a family. This study was conducted to assess the factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding among mothers. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude regarding exclusive breast feeding and identifying the factors influencing breast feeding. Total 77 mothers were included in the study. Data was obtained using a structured questionnaire and analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Assessing the prevalence of exclusive breast feeding and its associated factors among mothers attending outpatient departments of selected hospital, Ernakulam.
Abstract: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has important benefits for both, the mother and child. The rate of growth of the infants during the first six months of life is greater and faster than any other period of life. Keeping this in mind, the baby should be nursed adequately which allows easy digestion and absorption. Therefore, the present study assessed the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors among mothers attending paediatric …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 62–69 Read article
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Role of Nurse in Ensuring Normal Newborn Care
Abstract: Newborn care is an essential activity performed by each and every healthcare worker and it is animportant responsibility of every nurse to provide best care to every newborn for promotion of healthand prevention of illness/complications. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is the basicresponsibility of every nurse along with providing health education and information regardingevidence-based methods of newborn care with importance of providing proper newborn care to everynewly mother.
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 11–15 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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Gadget Addiction and Parental Responsibilities
Abstract: Gadgets like mobile, iPad and other electronic devices are a necessary evil in the modern world. These electronic devices have many advantages in the day-to-day life of human and it is a boon in terms of knowledge transfer to all age groups in a very short span of time. It has its own disadvantages and when recklessly used causes very many ill effects for the mankind. The global pandemic of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Prevalence and Socio-Cultural Determinants of Uterine Prolapse Among Women and Its Impact on Quality of Life
Abstract: In India, every five minutes, a woman dies of complications related to pregnancy and child birth. Among these, utero-vaginal prolapse (UP) is the most common clinical condition, especially amongst parous women. In India, almost one quarter, out of the total gynaecological admissions, suffer from UP. The general objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and socio-cultural determinants of Uterine Prolapse at Kalinga Hospital, Bhubaneswar, during a three month …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Foot Reflexology and Hot Foot Bath as Remedies for Premenstrual Syndrome
Abstract: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is defined as the occurrence of physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms start 5 to 11 days before menstruation and disappear once menstruation begins. PMS is most common in women between 20 years old and 40 years old, but can occur in any woman of childbearing age.3 out of every 4 women are affected with one or other …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Effectiveness of Breastfeeding Module in Terms of Feeding Practice and Neonatal Biophysiological Variables
Abstract: Breastfeeding is essential to the health and well-being of infants. Numerous research works have recorded the nutritional and immunological superiority of human milk for nourishing infants. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of breastfeeding module in terms of feeding practice and neonatal biophysiological variables among postnatal mothers in a selected hospital. Quasi-experimental design was adopted. Background data—demographic, maternal, neonatal data—were collected. Teaching module on breastfeeding practice …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Incidence of High risk Pregnancy among Antenatal Women
Abstract: Most of the time having a baby is a natural process. After a full term pregnancy, women go into labour on or near their due date and give birth to a healthy baby. But not all pregnancy goes smoothly. Some of them have certain factors which affects mother, developing fetus or both at a higher than normal risk for pregnancy. Therefore, the present study assessed the incidence of high risk …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Impact of Antenatal Interventional Packages on Maternal Outcomes
Abstract: Introduction: Motherhood is a great responsibility, and it is one of the highest crowns of honour. Aproper antenatal check-up provides necessary care to the mother and helps to identify anycomplications of pregnancy and timely management. Aim: Evaluate the effectiveness of selectedantenatal interventions on maternal outcome among high-risk pregnant women. Hypothesis: There isa difference in maternal outcome between control and experimental group of high-risk pregnant womenafter implementation of selected antenatal interventions …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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A Randomized control trial: ‘‘Effect on application of transillumination device during peripheral IV Line cannulation on selected parameters among hospitalized under five children in navimumbai
Abstract: Transillumination is defined as passing of a light through the walls of a body part or organs to facilitate medical inspection 30. In transillumination, the hemoglobin within the vessel absorbs the light while the surrounding tissue scatters it thereby providing a suitable contrast between the vein and surrounding subcutaneous tissue. Veins can be identified between the fibre-optic arms as dark lines in the pinker subcutaneous tissue. Surface veins appear darker …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Effect of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Perinatal Bereavement Care Among Staff Nurses in Neonatal Units of Hospitals
Abstract: Introduction: A multifaceted phenomenon that is of concern to nurses and researchers is called perinatal bereavement which follows perinatal loss. Perinatal loss is defined as loss of an infant through death via unintended or involuntary loss of pregnancy by miscarriage, early loss (less than 20 weeks), stillbirth (>20 weeks gestation), or neonatal loss (newborn through 28 days of life). Communication skill is crucial for the neonatal nurses if parents need …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Breastfeeding Technique Among Postnatal Mothers Who Underwent Caesarean Section and Normal Vaginal Deliveries in Selected Hospital at Wayanad
Abstract: Introduction: The present research work investigated the comparative study of breastfeeding technique among postnatal mothers who underwent normal vaginal delivery and caesarean delivery in selected hospital at Wayanad. The objectives of the study were: to assess the breastfeeding techniques among postnatal mothers who underwent caesarean section; to assess the breastfeeding techniques among postnatal mothers who underwent normal vaginal delivery; to compare the breastfeeding techniques among mothers who underwent caesarean section …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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To Assess the Accuracy, Sensitivity and Specificity of Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) and Uterine Activity (UA) from Abdominal ECG and EMG Electrodes in Comparison with Conventional Cardiotocography (CTG) Machine
Abstract: Background: FHR and UC are two vital parameters that need to be monitored during the intrapartum period which can help reduce death from preventable causes during the intrapartum period. CTG is the currently used tool for intrapartum monitoring, but being expensive, bulky, and dependent on skilled healthcare workers for interpretation of results makes it unsuitable for use in healthcare settings. KEYAR is an affordable, portable, wearable, and easy to use …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 13–23 Read article