iosr-JNHS   Volume-5 ~ Issue-1 ~ Jan-Feb 2016

Abstract: Statement Of The Problem:A study to assess the knowledge regarding breast feeding among mothers at a selected hospital, Thrissur. Research Approach And Tool:A non experimental descriptive design was used in this study as research approach and tool adopted for this study was a structured knowledge questionnaire. Sampling Technique: Non probability purposive sampling technique

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[4]. Monika Kaushal, Rajiv Aggarwal,Study on Breast feeding practices and health seeking behavior for neonatal sickness in a rural communities,2005,51(6);366-376.

Abstract:"A study to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program (PTP) on knowledge regarding prevention of Nosocomial Infection among the Staff Nurses working in selected areas of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla- Himachal Pradesh".The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program regarding prevention of Nosocomial Infection. Quantitative research approach and a pre-experimental research design was adapted for the study. 50 Staff Nurses were selected by using convenient sampling technique.The findings of the study showed that mean post-test knowledge score (37.30) was higher than the pre-test knowledge score (32.32).

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Abstract: Introduction: Self-care is a behavioral response of individuals to promote or restore health. Self medication is easier than accessing health care services located far from where the patient resides and is common among poor communities. It is one of the most important issues in health care because of its favorable and unfavorable consequences.

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[5]. Lucas R, Lunet N, Carvalho R, Langa J, Muanantatha M, Nkunda LP, et al, (2007). Patterns in the use of medicines by university students in Maputo, Mozambique. Cad Saude Publica 2007; 23:2845‑52.

Abstract: Patients with ESRD have lower physical activities, muscle performance, and quality of life (QOL) than do healthy subjects. Numerous studies have suggested that exercise could improve many indicators of physical functioning, improve self-reported physical functioning, and also improve QOL in ESRD patients.Aim of the study: To evaluate the Efficacy of Exercise Programs in intra Hemodialysis on Patients' Quality of life. Design: Pre-Post test control trial design was conducted. Subjects and Methods. Setting: This study was conducted at Hemodialysis Unit, Talaba, TantaUniversity Hospital.Subjects:The sample comprised from all available 60 patients.Three tools were used for data collection they accomplished after reviewing the recent relevant literatures. Tool (I): Socio-demographic and medical clinical base line data collection of baseline data regarding hemodialysis.

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[2] Tuttle D. and Kramer H (2009); Cancomprehensive lifestyle change alter the course of chronic kidney disease?, SeminNephrol;29(5): 512-23.

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[4] Bennett PN, Breugelmans L, Barnard R, Agius M, Chan D, Fraser D (2010); Sustaining a hemodialysis exercise program: a review. Semin Dial;23:62-73.

[5] Afshar R, Shegarfy L, Shavandi N, and Sanavi S(2010); Effects of aerobic exercise and resistance training on lipid profiles and inflammation status in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Indian J Nephrol, 20: 185–189.

[6] Henson A, Gillespie B, McCarthy A, Finch L, Chatterton S, Devlin J, Hawley C and Linda Orazio L (2010);Intradialytic exercise: A feasibility study .Renal Society of Australasia Journal // March.6 (1): 11-16. [7] Girija K , Radha R (2013); Beneficial Effect of Physical Activity in Hemodialysis Patients Universal Journal of Engineering Science 1(2): 40-44.

Abstract: Complementary and Alternative therapy (CAT) as a health care option has increased dramatically all over the world especially in developing countries due to increase in chronic diseases among the population and the demand to consume CAT for healing process. The study aim was to assess of knowledge, attitudes, barriers and Practices approaches of nursing students related to Complementary and Alternative Therapy.

[1]. KarenAvino(2011), Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Nursing Faculty and Students Related to Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Holist NursPract , 25(6):280– 88.
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Abstract: Globally, 20 million unsafe abortions occur each year and resulting in death of 80 000 women due to complications of unsafe abortion. Unplanned pregnancy is the major cause of induced abortion one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in the world. Many women become pregnant unwillingly and most of them decide to end the pregnancy in abortions. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between knowledge levels and practice of dual contraception as a prevention of unplanned pregnancy, abortions, sexual transmitted infections including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, among women aged 15 to 24 years at Morgenster mission hospital. A descriptive correlational design was used in this study.

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Abstract: The present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between menstrual cycle irregularity and Body Mass Index among secondary schools pupils. Subjects and methods:A descriptive study was used to conduct this study on 380 single girls from five secondary schools in Damietta city, Egypt with an average age of 15- 18years old, and started menstruating since at least two years ago. Tools of Data Collection: Three tools were used for data collection; the first was a structured questionnaire which entailed the student's socio demographics, second tool was the physical assessment sheet which included the participants' anthropometrics, while the third tool was the menstrual cycle questionnaire, it was a 19-item self-report questionnaire.

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Abstract: Compliance with anti-psychotic medication remains a challenge for the client, family and healthcare providers due to interfering metabolic side effects specially type 2 diabetes mellitus.Due to the lack of awareness about the importance of adhering with antipsychotic medication , and the consequence of noncompliance many patients tend to neglect the antipsychotics for the fear of gaining weight and becoming diabetic, and return to the hospital with exacerbating psychotic symptoms. This makes the patients to be secluded in the mental hospitals for a fair period of lifetime, due to relapse of their psychotic symptoms. Here arise the need for a psychoeducation program for educating the patients and their family members regarding strategies of maintaining both antipsychotics and hypoglycemic agents.

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[4]. Cuesta, M. Á. C., Espín, N. V. G. T., Román, J. B., Sánchez, M. Á. N., Ibáñez, P. B., Martín, P. V., & Soriano, J. (2013). Psychoeducative groups help control type 2 diabetes in a primary care setting. NutrHosp, 28(2), 497-505.

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