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A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Primi Mothers Regarding Importance of Complementary Feeding at Bhelsai, Khed Taluk
Abstract: The complementary feeding is needed to provide energy and essential nutrients required for continued growth and development. The nutrients in recommended complementary food complement those in breast milk, hence the name. The inadequate knowledge among mothers regarding complementary feeding or introduction of late complementary feeding may slow down the child’s growth and development. It may also risk the child for causing deficiencies and malnutrition. This study is intended to assess …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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To Assess the Knowledge Level of Mothers of Under Five Children on Prevention of Acute Respiratory Infection
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge of the mothers because mother’s knowledge regarding the prevention of ARI was very much important in reducing mortality rate in children. Quantitative research approach with non-experimental research design was used in the study. The study was conducted in general pediatric ward of Taluk hospital, Parassala. The demographic data was collected by face to face interview method held with the mothers. …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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IMPACT OF CHRONIC CHILDHOOD ILLNESS ON FAMILY
Abstract: Being ill is a part of childhood and caring of the sick child is a part of parenting. Everyday millions of sick children seek health care from hospital. Chronic illness is those which affect the growth and development of the young child. This study aims to find out the impact of chronic childhood illness on family mainly over parents and healthy siblings. Qualitative research approach with purposive sampling technique is …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–49 Read article
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Assessment of Self-medication Practices among Adolescent Girls: School-based Study
Abstract: Self-medication is a process of selection and use of non-prescribed medicines by individuals at their own initiatives to treat self-recognized illness or symptoms. It is practiced significantly worldwide in both developed and developing countries even through its type, extent and reasons for its practices may vary. A descriptive survey study was conducted to assess prevalence and pattern of self-medication practices among adolescent girls. The total 280 medical and non-medical adolescent …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practices of Urban and Rural Mothers Regarding Prevention of Common Accidents Among Children Under Five Years of Age
Abstract: In this research study, a descriptive research approach was used to assess the knowledge and practices of rural and urban mothers regarding prevention of common accidents among children under five years of age. Two-stage sampling technique with a structured interview schedule was used to collect data from the samples. The result of the 200 samples revealed that, the highest knowledge score 14.50 found in urban mothers with S.D of 2.018 …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–36 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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A Descriptive study to assess the Knowledge regarding prevention of Home Accidents Among Mothers of Under five Children in Selected Areas of Guru gram, Haryana
Abstract: Accidents are the dominant origin of death and disability for children over the age of one in many automated countries. More than 2 million children under the age of 15 experience accidents in and around the home every year, for which they are taken to accident and emergency units. Those most at risk from home accident are the 0-5years age group. The objectives were 1.To assess the knowledge regarding prevention …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Risk taking behaviors among adolescents in selected High schools of Bagalkot, Karnataka
Abstract: Adolescence has extensive been familiar as a period of keen risk taking and accordingly a stage that want special over vision from adults nevertheless prospects concerning this period and views of how adolescence should be treated have varied. Adolescents often engage in risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs, and early unprotected sexual activity. Risky behaviors might pose a threat to adolescents’ future health. The adverse health consequences …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Effect of Snake and Ladder Game on Knowledge Regarding Dietary Practices among School Children.
Abstract: The present study investigated the effect of snake and ladder game on knowledge regarding dietary practices among school children. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding dietary practices among school children before and after administering the snake and ladder game, to evaluate the effectiveness of snake and ladder game on dietary practices among school children and to find out the association between the pretest …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Parental Practices Regarding Mental Health of School Children
Abstract: Background: Problems related to mental health and behavior are common in most of the countries and children suffering with any of the mental health related problems are often exposed to social isolation and poor quality of life. Aims and objectives: To assess parental practices regarding mental health among children and to find association between parental practices regarding mental health of children with selected demographic variables. Materials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 48–54 Read article
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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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A Study to Assess the Effect of Health Teaching on Knowledge and Practices of Infant’s Mothers Regarding Complementary Feeding in Selected Slums
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the effect of health teaching on knowledge & practices of mothers of infants regarding complementary feeding in selected slums. The research approach used was evaluative approach, design used was pre- experimental one group pretest posttest design and non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for sample selection. The samples were selected from the selected slums of PCMC. The samples consisted of 60 mothers of infants …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 42–46 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 Computer Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Observed Practices of Body Mechanics among Children
Abstract: The present study investigated the effect of computer assisted teaching programme on the knowledge and observed practices of body mechanics among school children in Mary Matha Public School, Ernakulam. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-test knowledge score regarding body mechanics before the teaching program, to assess the observed practice on body mechanics before the teaching programme, to evaluate the effectiveness of computer assisted teaching programme on …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 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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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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A Correlational study to assess the knowledge and knowledge of practice regarding home accidents and its prevention among mothers of toddler in selected hospitals at Mysuru with a view to develop an information guide sheet
Abstract: Background: Nation’s most valuable asset is its healthy well-fed children growing up in homes all over the country. House is the exiting place for children, who love to explore but aren’t aware of the potential dangers. All parents have to take the best possible care of their children who are the future citizen. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess and correlate the knowledge and knowledge of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Knowledge Level on Pneumonia Prevention among Mothers of Under-Five Children
Abstract: Worldwide, a leading infectious cause of death is due to lower respiratory tract infections. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge level of mothers of under-five children regarding the prevention of pneumonia. Quantitative research approach with non-experimental research design was used for the study. By non-probability convenient sampling method, 50 samples were selected. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the data, and by using descriptive and inferential …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Employed Mothers Regarding Breast Feeding
Abstract: Breastfeeding is the most and best natural feeding and breast milk is the best milk. The basic food of infant is mother‘s milk. Breastfeeding is the most effective way to provide a baby with caring environment and complete food. It meets the nutritional as well as emotional and psychological needs of the infant. But recently, there is tendency to replace the natural means of infant feeding and introduction of breast …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article