iosr-JNHS   Volume-13 ~ Issue-4 ~ July – Aug. 2024

Abstract: Background: Maternal and Child Health is a key index of any nation's development. Reduction of maternal and infant mortality rate were a component in the Millennium Development Goals and again incorporated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Reducing the maternal mortality (SDG 3.1) and infant mortality (SDG 3.2) is fundamental for ensuring a healthful life and promoting the well-being for all ages by 2030.1 Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey was undertaken on assessment of the perception and involvement of male partners of antenatal mothers in maternity care at outpatient department of selected hospitals, Kolkata to identify the....

Keyword: Male partners, Perception of maternity care, involvement in maternity care

Abstract: Background: Brachial artery (BA) is the main arterial supply to the upper limb, it's a direct continuation of the axillary artery at the lower border of teres major and gives off profunda brachii which is the largest branch, superior ulnar collateral artery, inferior ulnar collateral artery, nutrient artery and muscular branches. BA presents with significant anatomical variants as reported by several authors though there is paucity of data on the comparison of variant anatomy between gender and laterality among the black African population. The current study evaluated comparison in variation of the brachial artery between gender and laterality among the black African population.....

Key Words: Variation, Brachial artery, Gender, Laterality

Abstract: This research paper will explore the influence of psychological interventions on the cognitive ability and emotional well-being of Alzheimer's patients. Data was gathered on the effectiveness of various therapeutic approaches through research and an extensive study done at Village Green, an Alzheimer's care facility. The results highlight the significant positive impact of these interventions in improving cognitive functioning and emotional well-being across most residents. Moreover, the results emphasize on the importance of implementing these therapeutic strategies in environments outside the care facilities to improve the quality of life for patients with this disease...

Abstract: Background: Phenylhydrazine is known to cause oxidative stress leading hemolytic anaemia because of the susceptibility of RBCs to oxidative stress. Other tissues, especially rapidly metabolising tissues get to be affected secondary to this. The damage to renal tissue usually causes proteinuria and glycosuria. Ferrous sulphate is one of the cheapest and most readily available hematinics. Since the damage to tissues is secondary to hemolytic anemia. Can the administration of ferrous sulphate reverse the damage to renal tissue and attendant proteinuria and glycosuria? The aim of this study is to find out the effect of ferrous sulphate on the renal cytoarchitecture and proteinuria and....

Keywords: Phenylhydrazine, renal cytoarchitechture, proteinuria, glycosuria Ferrous sulphate

Abstract: Resumo Este artigo examina o impacto das redes sociais na autoestima dos adolescentes, uma fase crucial de desenvolvimento marcada pela busca por identidade e aceitação social. Com a crescente presença das redes sociais na vida dos jovens, a exposição contínua a padrões idealizados de beleza, sucesso e felicidade tem influenciado profundamente a maneira como os adolescentes percebem a si mesmos. O artigo discute como as redes sociais, ao transformarem a validação social em uma métrica quantificável por meio de curtidas, comentários e seguidores, exacerbam as comparações sociais, muitas vezes levando a sentimentos de inadequação,....

Abstract: Background: Five percent of cases require the major procedure known as an open cholecystectomy. It is performed because of complications such as adhesions, infections, or perforations. The aim of the study is to assess how educational programs have affected on nurses knowledge and practice toward open cholecystectomy.
Materials and Methods: Quasi-experimental research design was utilized in this study. The study was conducted in the general surgery Department at Assiut University Hospital. In this study a convenience sample of all available nurses....

Keywords: cholecystectomy; educational program; Knowledge; practice

Abstract: Background: Elderly depression can be quite common as ageing presents its own set of challenges - many elderly people have to face some very difficult situations where certain health conditions could be taking a toll on the person on the one hand and, on the other, failing health or death of a spouse could contribute heavily to depression in the elderly. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of pranayama on depression among geriatric people in selected old age home by post test....

Keywords: one test group , effectiveness, depression ,geriatric people

Abstract: Resumo O estudo apresenta como objetivos, compreender a Trombose Venosa Profunda, suas causas, diagnósticos, possíveis tratamentos, as complicações da Trombose Venosa Profunda (TVP) e os impactos causados na qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Como método, caracteriza-se como um estudo de revisão integrativa da literatura. A busca foi realizada durante o mês de julho e agosto de 2024, nas bases de dados: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval.....