iosr-JNHS   Volume-3 ~ Issue-1 ~ Jan-Feb 2014

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Develop and evaluate the effectiveness of guidelines on prevention and home care management of opportunistic infections in terms of knowledge of caretakers of HIV/AIDS patients
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Vandna Pandey || Aashish Parihar || Himanshu Vyas || Naveen Kumar Sharma
	:	10.9790/1959-03130107

Abstract: The objective of the study were to develop the guidelines for caretakers of HIV/AIDS patients on prevention and home care management of opportunistic infections; evaluate the effectiveness of guidelines on prevention and home care management of opportunistic infections for caretakers of HIV/AIDS patients before and after administration of guidelines in terms of knowledge of caretakers; seek the association of post test knowledge scores of caretakers on prevention and home care management of opportunistic infections with selected demographic factors; determine the acceptability and utility of guidelines on prevention and home care management of OIs by the care-takers of HIV/AIDS patients.

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[4]. David S. Lindsay and Louis M. Weiss (2004). Opportunistic Infections: Toxoplasma, Sarcocystis, and Microsporidia. Kulwer Academic Publisher.
[5]. Dhaulta, J and Kapur, S. (1997). Hand book for nurses on HIV/AIDS. New Delhi: Voluntary health association of India. Page no 1-52
[6]. Facts sheets on HIV/AIDS for nurses and midwives. New Delhi: WHO publications. 2002 Page no 1-98
[7]. Ghate Manisha et. al. (2008). Incidence of common opportunistic infections in HIV-infected individuals in Pune, India: analysis by stages of immunosuppression represented by CD4 counts. National AIDS Research Institute.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	"A study to identify the discomforts as verbalized by patients during the post operative period of CABG surgery, admitted in K.L.E.S‟s hospital, Belgaum".
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Shalmon S. C.
	:	10.9790/1959-03130812

Abstract: The study determines the discomfort as verbalized by patients during the post operative period of CABG surgery. Tools used for assessment are Socio-demographic data of the patient and structured questionnaire to assess the level of discomfort. Sample of the study comprised of 60 post operative surgery patients admitted in K.L.E.S's hospital, Belgaum.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Association of BMI with Follicular stimulating Hormone and with sperm parameters in males.
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Fahmida khatoon, Prof. Ibrahim Hassan Alzahrani., Prof. Hafeezullah Wazir Ali,Abdelnaser Badawy
	:	10.9790/1959-03131323

Abstract: Objective: To ascertain association of raised BMI with Follicular Stimulating Hormone levels and with sperm parameters among infertile males. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from june 2010 to May 2011. Sample size was 300 males (147 infertile and 153 healthy fertile control subjects) aged 30 and 60 years, selected from the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), Aziz Medical Center and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi. All the subjects were grouped to BMI criteria (Ascian pacific region for WHO).

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Food Habits and Diabetes Mellitus in Female Patients in Hail City
Country	:	Saudi Arabia
Authors	:	Shahida Banu Shamsuddeen || Marivic R. Jamison || Manar Mlih Sabih Al Shammary
	:	10.9790/1959-03132428

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM), or simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced [1]. This high blood sugar produces the classical symptoms of polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyphagia (increased hunger).

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study to Assess and Compare the Daily Nutrient Intake and Nutritional Status of the Children Utilizing and Not Utilizing Aanganwadi Services of District Ambala, Haryana
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Seema Chauhan || Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti Sarin || Ms. Gurneet Kaur Bala
	:	10.9790/1959-03132932

Abstract: The children <6yrs are the best resource for human development and constitute 17% of total population of India, IMR in our country is 46.07/1000 live births and under five mortality is 62/1000 live births, Govt. of India is expanding ICDS programme. The present study compared the Daily nutrient intake against Recommendatory Dietary Allowance and Nutritional status, and to determine relationship between daily nutrients intake and Nutritional status of the children utilizing and not utilizing Anganwadi services. Utilizing General system model and non experimental approach, data was collected using 24 hour dietary recall for Daily nutrient intake (carbohydrate, proteins, fats and calories) and anthropometric assessment for nutritional status (Height, Weight and BMI on WHO charts) of 60 randomly selected children utilizing and not utilizing Anganwadi services of Ambala, Haryana.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge of teachers regarding childhood Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Mrs. Riya Anto || Mrs. Vineetha Jacob
	:	10.9790/1959-03133336

Abstract: Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in childhood which teachers have to face in regular schools. Early referral and effective management will help to prevent further complications in the adulthood. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of self instructional module regarding childhood ADHD among school teachers. Method: Pre experimental (one group pre-test post-test) design was adopted for the study. Using convenient sampling technique fifty primary school teachers were selected. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire on childhood ADHD. Results: The result showed that mean knowledge score of post test (22.44) was higher than the pre-test score (10.42) and the calculated value (t =24.36) computed between pre-test and post-test was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: The self instructional module was effective in improving the knowledge of teachers regarding childhood ADHD.

Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, School teachers, Self instructional module.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Nutrition behaviours among female students and their association with BMI, self-perceived health status, Saudi Arabia
Country	:	Saudi Arabia
Authors	:	Suneetha Epuru || Afaf Obaid Shaib AlMuqrn
	:	10.9790/1959-03133742

Abstract: Background: Nutrition-related diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the KSA. Limited information exists regarding nutrition and health behaviours of college-aged females. Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the current nutrition behaviours in a sample of subjects from the University of Hail. Methods: This study involved 241 students enrolled in UOH, female campus. A confidential survey requesting self -reported information on nutrition behaviours, health status, weight and height was collected using a standardised questionnaire. Results: Mean age and BMI was 20.68 ± 1.75 and 23.30 ± 4.50. The majority of subjects reported that their perceived health is good (76 %) and physically they feel strong (63 %).Only around 19 % eat fresh fruits, 30 % drink milk, 25 % drink fresh juices 5 or more days in a week while atleast 50 % drink soft drinks, 49 % eat chips, 67 % eat chocolates, 44 % eat desserts/sweets, 32 % eat fast foods. Obesity is significantly high in those subjects with high chips consumption habit (χ2= 14.401; p =0.025) and less water consuming habit (χ2= 14.401; p =0.025). Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that study subjects nutrition behaviours are health risky.
Keywords: Nutrition Behaviours, Saudi Arabia, Self-rated Health, Young Adults.

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[3]. White S, Park YS, Isreal T, Cordero ED. Longitudinal evaluation of peer health education on a college campus: Impact on health behaviors. J Am Coll Health. 2009;57(5):497–505.
[4]. Nelson MC, Story M, Larson NI, Neumark-Sztainer D, Lytle LA: Emerging adulthood and college-aged youth: An overlooked age for weight-related behavior change. Obes 2008;16(10):2205-2211.
[5]. Ferrara CM. The college experience: physical activity, nutrition, and implications for intervention and future research. JPEonline. 2009; 12(1): 23-35.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Food and Nutrient Intakes of Patients with Colorectal Cancer in Calicut District of Kerala
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Aparna S. Gopakumar || Sudheena K.
	:	10.9790/1959-03134347

Abstract: Colorectal cancer, a multi factorial disease characterised by neoplasia of colon, rectum or vermiform appendix, is the third most common malignancy in the world. The worldwide incidence of colorectal cancer has increased rapidly in the past few decades and dietary habits have been considered as a major causative factor. The major objective of the study was to assess the food and nutrient intake of patients with colorectal cancer in Calicut District. The survey using interview schedule assessed the food and nutrient intake of colorectal cancer patients belonging to Calicut District of Northern Kerala. The study involved a sample of hundred newly diagnosed patients with colorectal cancer, belonging to the age group 30-55 years. The samples were selected by employing purposive random sampling from patients in the area of study. All the results were then analysed. The results showed that diets of the patients had some nutritional inadequacies. The RDA for intake of sugar, cereals, meat, pulses, vegetables, roots & tubers, green leafy vegetable and milk were lesser than the normal requirements for an adult male and female subject. This may be due to the reduced food consumption of the subjects due to their illness and related complications.
Keywords: Cancer, Colorectal cancer, 24 hour recall, Recommended Dietary Allowance, Food and nutrient intake.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effectiveness of the Planned Teaching Program on Deep Vein Thrombosis among the Staff Nurses of selected hospital
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Prof. Sasmita Das || Anjali Sahoo || Rasmita swain
	:	10.9790/1959-03134851

Abstract: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is still an underestimated complication in trauma patients. Only 10 percent of individuals who require DVT prophylaxis receive it; the remaining 90 percent of individuals are deprived of DVT prophylaxis because of ignorance and lack of awareness. Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition with potentially fatal consequences. Many patients in both hospital and the community are at increased risk of DVT, and it is therefore important for nurses to understand the condition and how to recognize it. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on DVT among the Staff Nurses. An exclusive review of related literature helped in preparation of data collection tools to assess the knowledge on DVT among the staff nurses. Therefore a questionnaire with the aid of a well formulated interview schedule was used to collect data from 60 staff nurses in SUM Hospital, BBSR. There was a positive correlation between the pre test & post test knowledge of staff nurses in which 'r' value is 0.14% at 90% level of significance. There was a significant difference between the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge scores in which 't' is 21.8 with a mean difference 2.6 of nurses regarding D.V.T & thus the planned teaching program was effective. it can be concluded that there is a need to increase the awareness of DVT, individual's risk factors and triggering events so that we can reduce the number of patients that die every year from DVT and its complications..
Key words: Effectiveness, Planned Teaching Program, Deep Vein thrombosis, Staff Nurses.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Socio-demographic Factors associated with Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Mothers in East Malaysia
Country	:	Malaysia
Authors	:	Noor Hafizan M. S. || Zainab T. || Rosnah Sutan
	:	10.9790/1959-03135256

Abstract: Breastfeeding practice is common in Malaysia. However, sustaining the duration of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practice for up to 6 months as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) is a problem for mothers. Numerous factors are associated with this good practice and one of the important ones is the socio-demographic factors. The study examined the association of socio-demographic factors and duration of EBF practice among mothers in Kuching, East Malaysia. A cross-sectional study among 159 mothers of children in the age group of 6 – 24 months through purposive sampling attending Maternal and Child Health (MCH) clinics in Kuching division was conducted between April and Mei 2009. Data was collected using a set of supervised self-completed questionnaire on EBF practice and mother's socio-demographic factors. Factors related to duration of EBF practice were analysed using logistic regression analysis.
Key words: Socio-demographic factors, duration, exclusive breastfeeding, practice.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Knowledge and Acceptance of HIV Counselling And Testing (HCT) among Non-Teaching Staff of A Nigerian Private University
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Nwozichi C. U. || Farotimi A. A.
	:	10.9790/1959-03135762

Abstract: HIV counselling and testing (HCT) is a very significant strategy used in the prevention, treatment and control of HIV/AIDS. Nigeria is one of the countries with highest rate of HIV/AIDS prevalence. Despite the current prevalence of about 5%, very few Nigerian know their HIV status and HCT acceptance is very low even among the at-risk individuals. The broad objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and acceptance of HCT among non-teaching staff of a private university in Nigeria.
Key words: Acceptance, HIV/AIDS, HIV Counseling and Testing, . Knowledge, Staff.

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