iosr-JNHS   Volume-10 ~ Issue-1 ~ Jan. – Feb. 2021

Abstract: Schizophrenia does not cause disturbances for the patients only but also their caregivers. Caring for a family member with schizophrenia is challenging for caregivers because it is extremely stressful burden. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of psycho-educational program for families' caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized in this study. Subjects: A convenient sample of families' caregivers of schizophrenic patients (60) (All caregivers are available) Setting: Data were collected from the psychiatric out-patient clinic department at Demera psychiatric hospital. Data collection tools: Five tools were used...

Key words: Psycho-Educational Program; Caregivers; Schizophrenia

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Abstract: The objective was to investigate the pattern and distribution of reported malaria infection in Wulu, Southern Sudan. Secondary data on malaria cases managed between January, 2104 and December, 2016 across all the eleven health districts of the county were obtained from the health management information systems and the district health management software. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the extracted data. In his findings, the author claims that his study showed similar trend in pattern and distribution of malaria infection over a period of 2014 to 2016 and across the health districts, however it did not suggest a reduction in the trend of occurrence. It emphasized that, more attention should be given to the under 5 year's population.

Keywords: Pattern and distribution of malaria, Malaria transmission, Malarial disease

[1]. Gabriel Omoniyi ayeni, Okwuoma C Abanobi, Daniel o Ebenezer, Olagdegi M Oladapo and Oyewale M Morakinyo (2017) pattern and distribution of malaria in Wulu-A typical County in Southern Sudan. Texila American Journal of Public Health. Vol. 5(3). Pp 1-9.
[2]. Masta Ondara Omwono, Justus Oseno Osero, Alloys Sigar Steven Orago, Taratisio Ndwiga (2018) Jaggery and Tea Workers Perceptions on the Use of ITNs in Prevention of Malaria in South Mugirango Sub- County, Kisii County, Kenya. World Journal of Public Health. Vol. 7(2). Pp 1-8.
[3]. Salomon G. Massoda Tonye, Celestin Kouambeng, Romain Wounang and Penelope Vounatsou (2018) Challenges of DHS and MIS to capture the entire pattern of malaria parasite risk and intervention effects in countries with different ecological zones: the case of Cameroon. Malaria Journal. Vol. 17 pp156
[4]. Habtie Tesfa, Abebe Genetu Bayih and Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke (2018) A 17-year trend analysis of malaria at Adi Arkay, north Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Malaria Journal. Vol. 17 pp155.
[5]. Ben Lambert, Ace North, Austin Burt and H. Charles J. Godfray (2018) The use of driving endonuclease genes to suppress mosquito vectors of malaria in temporally variable environments. Malaria Journal Vol. 17pp.154

Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic is a serious health emergency that has affected globally. This article will explore the challenges nurses faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article aims to understand the challenges faced by nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic. The implications of these challenges will help to provide support and identify the needs of nurses, since they are a critical and front line of defence. The demands placed on nurses by unexpected increase in number of patients within hospital environments and inadequate critical resources, challenging nurses' ability to meet their professional and ethical obligations. Supporting nurses is important because they are a vital link between the patient and the rest of the health care team. COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus the need for every nation to invest in nurses and midwives as part of their commitment to achieve universal health coverage.

Keywords: covid-19, nurses, challenges, pandemic.

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Abstract: Background: Despite concerted efforts made by world health bodies to encourage lactating mothers to adopt and practice exclusive breast feeding (EBF) as the optimum method of infant feeding, researchers have
consistently reported low rate of EBF practices among lactating mothers, globally1,4,5,6,9. Therefore, efforts are on-going to finding solutions to non-adoption of EBF practices among lactating mothers.
The objective of the study is to find out the relationship between social environmental factors and non-adoption of EBF practices among CBMs in Bayelsa State Nigeria and suggest strategies for enhancement......

Keyword: Exclusive Breast Feeding Practices, Non-adoption, Social environment, Lactating mothers.

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Abstract: Background: WHO (2019) cites that, Sustainable Development Goal target 6.1 calls for universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water. The target is tracked with the indicator of "safely managed drinking water services" – drinking water from an improved water source that is located on premises, available when needed, and free from faecal and priority chemical contamination. So in order to identify the household water management practices a house hold survey on household water management was undertaken Materials and method. water sanitation survey was carried out to assess the household water management which included the assessment.......

Key words: house hold water management, rural households, water sanitation survey

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Abstract: The success and outcome of this project proposal required a lot of guidance and assistance from many people and I am extremely privileged to have got this all along the completion of my project. All that I have done is only due to such supervision and assistance and I would not forget to thank them. I respect and thank Dr Corrigan C., for providing me an opportunity to do the project work in the School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University and giving me all the support and guidance, which made me complete the project duly. I am extremely thankful to Dr Martin M. B. for providing such an excellent support and guidance, although she had a busy schedule managing the academic affairs.
I owe my deep gratitude to my project remote supervisor.......

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Abstract: Background: Disability and quality of life are considered key aspects in the understanding of health and well-being under a biopsychosocial model. Both are important indicators for rehabilitative processes applied to different health conditions.
Purpose: To establish the effect(s) of an intervention program based on motor relearning on disability and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in adults with hemiparesis.
Methods: A quasi-experimental clinical trial was conducted, involving both a non-randomized control group and an experimental group with simple masking. Both groups participated in a six-week physiotherapy program, three times a week. A non-probabilistic sampling of people......

Key Word: Disability evaluation, Hemiplegia, Neurological rehabilitation, Physical therapy specialty, Quality of life.

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Abstract: Background: palliative care addresses serious medical conditions including genetic disorders, cancer, prematurity, neurologic disorders, heart and lung conditions and others. Nurses play a crucial role in caring for Palliative and End-of-Life patients and their families as part of the care team Therefore; nurses need a set of various competencies to provide high-quality palliative care. Aim: To assess nurses perceived competencies toward palliative and end of life care. Design: Descriptive research design was used for conducting the study. Sample: A convenience sample was used to choose 104 nurses setting: The study was conducted in out-patient clinic Beni-Suef University Hospital......

Key Word: Nurses, Palliative Care, End of Life Care, Perceived Competencies

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