iosr-JNHS   Volume-10 ~ Issue-2 ~ Mar. – Apr. 2021

Abstract: Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death. Cancer is caused by both external factors like tobacco usage, infectious organisms, chemicals, radiation and internal factors like inherited mutations, hormones, immune conditions, and mutations that occur from metabolism.AIM OF THE STUDY: Aim of the study to the assess effectiveness of warm water foot bath on quality of sleep among patients with cancer. METHODOLOGY:A true experimental pre test only control group design was carried out among 60 patients with cancer from American Oncology Institutions, Pedakakani, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, selected by Simple Random Sampling Technique using Groningen Sleep Quality Scale (GSQS). The conceptual framework was adopted.........

Key words: Effectiveness, warm water foot bath, quality of sleep, patients with cancer.

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Abstract: Introduction: Stress, anxiety and depression are significant psycho-social factors in the educational process that may influence academic performance and well-being of students.
Aim: the aim of the community activity was to determine the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts among students at the University of Namibia (UNAM) main campus.
Methods: the survey employed a quantitative descriptive design to describe the determinants of stress, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts amongst students at the University of Namibia. The population for this survey was all students and staff members currently studying or working at the University of Namibia main campus. Convenience sampling was used to select 88 students and staff members who participated in the study. Data was analysed manually and was entered into excel 10 into an excel spread sheet for easy analysis.........

Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Determinants, Prevalence, Stress, Suicide.

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Abstract: Background: The birth of a healthy new-born is one of the finest gifts of nature. The birth process takes only few hours but it is the most hazardous period of life since it is associated with the largest number of deaths as compared to any other phase of life. So the researchers felt to create awareness as most of the neonatal deaths occur due to lack of knowledge and mismanagement among staff nurses regarding birth asphyxia.
Materials and Methods: A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding birth asphyxia among staff nurses. The study was conducted in a tertiary hospital at Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Total 30 staff nurses who met the selection criteria were selected by non – probability........

Keywords: Structured Teaching Program, Knowledge, Birth Asphyxia, Staff Nurses

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