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

Abstract: Anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency disorder in the world which contributes as a leading cause of complications of pregnancy and its outcome. The aim of study was to determine the prevalence of anaemia among antenatal women and evaluate the effectiveness of information booklet in terms of knowledge regarding management of anaemia for antenatal women in a selected hospitals of Chhattisgarh.
The study was carried out in two phases. Survey approach with descriptive survey design was adopted for the Phase- I study, to determine the prevalence of anaemia among all antenatal women registered in hospital. In phase II based on the findings of the phase I the information booklet was developed on management of anemia for antenatal women. The sample of Phase I study consisted of 200 antenatal women attending antenatal clinic selected by purposive sampling and Phase II consisted of 60 antenatal mothers with anemia selected by purposive sampling.........

Key words: Anemia during pregnancy; antenatal mothers; Information booklet; Nutritional pattern; Severity of anemia

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Abstract: Background: The novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has inflicted significant mental health problems in people all over the world. The medical staff, especially nurses who are working in hospital settings are under considerable psychological distress due to various factors. Hence, it is relevant to study the mental health problems of nurses who are working among patients with COVID- 19. This study aimed to assess the psychological distress of nurses working among patients diagnosed with COVID 19. Materials and Methods: In this cross- sectional survey study, 141 registered nurses from various parts of the world participated. The data collection tool was self-reporting questionnaire by WHO to screen for psychiatric disturbances of nurses working among patients with COVID- 19. The data collected through online platform and the sampling technique used was convenience sampling. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics........

Keywords: Mental health, nursing practitioners, COVID-19 pandemic

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Abstract: Acknowledgement I would like to thank my supervisor Dr. Catherine for her immense support, guidance, and patience, without whose constructive criticism and advice, this work would have been complete. I sincerely do appreciate it.
I would also like to extend my appreciation to my research tutor Dr. Mary for her support and guidance. Your encouragement to look at research and my work in different ways really helped me. My heartfelt appreciation goes to Dr. Samira Al-Senany, Dean of Princes Noura University and Dr. Nadia Al- Baghadadi, associate Dean, for encouragement and moral support. Not forgetting our university Dublin City University in collaboration with Princes Noura University....

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Abstract: Aim: - 1-investigate the effect of gum chewing on gastrointestinal symptoms among women post cesarean section.2-Assess satisfaction of women with gum chewing post cesarean section. Design: Blinded controlled randomized clinical trial was adopted. Setting: The study was conducted at the obstetric and gynecologic department, Zagazig University Hospital. Sample:240women undergoing caesarean section, attended the study setting. They were divided into 2 groups :chewing gum group (intervention)and control group will have only the routine care. Tools:two tools (1)A........

Keywords: caesarean section, Post-operative ileus,, gum chewing, intestinal motility, Women's Satisfaction

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Abstract: Introduction: Immunization is one of the ways in which children can be protected against various infectious diseases and their complications. In Namibia, vaccination is for all the children and it is provided for free. There are factors that hinder caregivers from taking the child to the clinic for immunization and they are determined in this study. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of caregivers with regards to immunization importance and to provide information to caregivers on the importance of immunization. The objectives of the study were to determine the knowledge of caregivers on the importance of immunization and to determine the factors contributing to non-vaccination and under-vaccination of babies under 5 years old at Katutura Health Centre KHC....

Keywords: Caregivers, Immunization, Importance, Knowledge, Vaccine

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