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

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Implementation and Evaluation of Effectiveness of Educating Program for Upgrading Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Hadayat A. Amasha || Manar F. Heeba
	:	10.9790/1959-03140108

Abstract: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disease of women of reproductive age, yet it remains undiagnosed for many women. The reason the syndrome is often not diagnosed or is misdiagnosed is because PCOS can present with a variety of abnormalities that can be present in other endocrine dysfunctions. With appropriate diagnosis and management, the patient may delay or prevent negative physical and psychological consequences brought on by this syndrome. Maternity nurses can serve a vital role in this process, improving screening rates, referral and patient education. The aim of this study was to implementation and evaluation of effectiveness of educating program for upgrading nurses' knowledge regarding PCOS at maternity clinics of all medical health centers in Port Said City. Design: a quasi-experimental one-group pre test/ posttest design was adopted for the study.

Key words: Educational program, PCOS, knowledge, maternity nurses

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Midwives' Knowledge and Utilization of Anti-Shock Garment In Prevention of Postpartum Haemorrhage Shock at the University College Hospital, Ibadan Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Kolade, Oluwakemi Ajike || Dr. Tijani Wakili Adelani || Oladeji, Michael Oloyede || Dr . Ajibade, Bayo Lawal
	:	10.9790/1959-03140916

Abstract: Postpartum Haemorrhage is the most common cause of maternal mortality in world. It is vaginal bleeding in excess of 500ml after vaginal delivery or in excess of 1000ml after cesarean delivery that can jeopardize the survival of client. The purpose of the study therefore, is to determine the midwives' knowledge on utilization of anti-shock garment in the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage shock in the University College Hospital, Ibadan Nigeria. Through incidental and purposive sampling methods, 110 respondents were selected for the study. Data collection was carried out from 19th to 29th October, 2011 with self-developed structured questionnaire. However, only 100 returned a fully completed questionnaire which was analyzed using Microsoft Excel. 2010 edition.
Keywords: Midwives, Post-partum Haemorrhage, Mortality, Pneumatic Anti-shock Garment, Anyone.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	An evaluative study to find the effectiveness of two methods of management of pediculosis capitis among children of selected schools of Udupi District
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ms. Manjula || Dr. Suja Karkada || Ms. Ansuya || Dr. Asha Kamath || Dr. Suneel Mundkur
	:	10.9790/1959-03141720

Abstract: Pediculosis is an important communicable infestation posing a public health problem in India. Infestation with pediculushumanuscapitis (head louse ) is more commonly observed among population who live in an overcrowded and insanitary environment. Though pediculosis can occur in any age group, younger children are more frequently affected as they probably have more contact with other affected children in overcrowded houses and schools. This infestation adversely affects not only their health but also their curricular activities.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Is "Partners" (Cooperative Teaching and Learning) Method an effective Innovative teaching method for Arab Nursing Students?
Country	:	Malaysia
Authors	:	Mrs. Lakshmi Renganathan || Dr. Salem Al Touby || Mrs.Shanthi Ramasubramaniam
	:	10.9790/1959-03142125

Abstract: The global goal of the nurse educators is to develop initiatives and innovations which will prepare the nursing graduates for quality nursing practice. Faculty must help future nurse professionals to become self-directed learners and knowledgeable participants in Evidence Based Practice. Damodaran (2007) emphasize that the "Innovation" is effective in terms of gain of knowledge, than the standard. Many academic institutions use the conventional method of teaching, which are ineffective in comparison with newer technologies in terms of motivations. Individualized instructions are student centered. Programmed instruction is effective in terms of gain of knowledge, than the standard. Alternative approaches to teaching learning to be used in order to motivate students to explore and understand issues in depth.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Impact of different health educational modalities in screening for cervical cancer in selected areas of Chennai, India
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr. Shyamala Devi Manivannan
	:	10.9790/1959-03142631

Abstract: Cancer of the cervix is acknowledged as the leading cancer of women in India. Pap smear screening is known to be very effective in secondary prevention but women lack awareness. The focus of primary prevention has been health education and we need to stress on this using various means to motivate women undergo pap smear test. Objectives: This study aim to explore husbands' awareness on wives' reproductive related symptoms leading to cervical cancer if not treated on time, the impact of including men in the process of motivating women for pap smears and the better working methods for health educating women to come for cervical pap smear tests.Methods: The survey technique was used to collect the baseline information and for issuing the pamphlets and quasi experimental design was used for conducting the second part of the study.Betty Newmans' sytems theory was used for conceptualization of the study.
Key words: Husbands, wives, pap smear, pamphlets, health education, cervical cancer, primary prevention, working, methods, motivating.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effectiveness of 'Self Instructional Module' (SIM) On the Level of Knowledge Regarding Selected Minor Ailments and Their Remedial Measures among Pregnant Women
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Mrs. Laxmi Kumar
	:	10.9790/1959-03143238

Abstract: Pregnancy is the most viewed from a physiological perspectives because of the dramatic physical changes the occurs throughout the pregnancy. Due to lack of knowledge of pregnancy related health problems, women often tends to ignore illness that is not very serious during pregnancy. A pre- experimental study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of ‟Self instruction module‟ (SIM) on the Knowledge of antenatal Mothers regarding minor ailments and their remedial measures in community health center in Uttarakhand. Total 60 antenatal mothers were selected by simple random sampling technique. The pre-test was taken by using structured knowledge questionnaire designed by researcher and validated by the various experts in the specific field followed by self Instructional module. After 7 days post-test was taken.
Keywords: Self Instructional module, Knowledge, Pregnant Mothers, Minor Ailments, Remedial measures.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Randomized Control Trial to Determine the Effect of Foot Reflexology on Intensity of Pain and Quality of Sleep in Post Caesarean Mothers
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Jipi Varghese || Jobby George || Yathikumara Swamy Gowda
	:	10.9790/1959-03143943

Abstract: Caesarean section is one of the most commonly performed abdominal surgeries on the woman throughout the world with incidence of 20-25% in many developed countries.4 In India caesarean section rates have skyrocketed especially in private sector where caesarean section rate was found to be 47% in contrast to 38% in charitable hospitals and 20%in public hospitals according to a population –based cross sectional study in Chennai, India. In the early 1970s researchers reported that pain was seriously undertreated aspect after surgery. New medications and the recognition of complimentary pain management strategies have contributed to the improved ability to manage pain and to provide satisfactory pain reduction and/or relief.9 Reflexology is a sensational, dynamic yet simple approach to glowing health. Touch could induce pain relief by activating the large beta afferent nerve fibres from receptors in the skin as they connect with the cells in dorsal horn of the spinal cord. Stimulation of these fibres by stroking skin has been found to affect the activity of these nociceptive cells in the dorsal horn close the gate on the barrage of painful xi stimuli reaching the brain. The nurse is important health care personnel who can help the post operative mother who have undergone caesarean section in her pain management.
Keywords: Foot reflexology, pain, quality of sleep, Post Caesarean Mothers, Caesarean section, effectiveness.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Role of Kinesiophobia in Lowback Pain
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Agnihotri Manoj || Mahabal Gaurav
	:	10.9790/1959-03144446

Abstract: KINESIOPHOBIA is the phobia of physical movement and activity resulting from a feeling of vulnerability to painful injury or reinjury.
Keywords: Tampa Scale Of Kinesiophobia , Acute Back Pain, Chronic Back Pain,Nrs Scale, Likert Scale.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Motor Control Exercises on Pain and Mobility in Professional Drivers Having Occupational Low Back Pain
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Vyom Gyanpuri || Siddhartha Sen || Neetu R Dhiman
	:	10.9790/1959-03144754

Abstract: Background and objective: The motor control exercises have been found to be effective in activating the deep trunk muscles. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of motor control exercise (stabilization exercise) on pain and mobility in professional drivers having Occupational low back pain. Design: Experimental study design Methods: Thirty male subjects having low back pain with the history of driving and age between 25 and 40 years were recruited from auto and taxi stands in Dehradun. Subjects were divided into two groups: one is Group A and another is Group B each having 15 subjects. Subjects in group A were given the motor control exercises and back extension exercises while subjects in group B were given only the back extension exercises. This was a four week exercise program. Pain and Performance were assessed Pre-intervention, Mid-intervention and Post-intervention using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Back Performance Scale (BPS) respectively. Within-group and between-group comparison of all three readings was done. Results: The results showed insignificant improvement in pain and performance of both the groups from the 0 day to 4thweek of intervention. The difference between the improvements shown by both groups was also found to be insignificant. Conclusion: From the above results, it was concluded that the motor control exercises are equally effective to other back extension exercises in reducing pain and increasing mobility in professional drivers having occupational LBP.
Keywords: Low back pain, motor control exercise.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Knowledge Regarding Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in selected school, Mangalore with a View to Develop an Information Booklet
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Anusree P. C. || Ardra Roy || Aswathy B. Sara || Faseela VCM || Gincy P. Babu || Anupama Tamrakar
	:	10.9790/1959-03145560

Abstract: Adolescent is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood; which is usually between the age group 11 and 20 years1. Globally there were 1.2 billion adolescent girls in the year 2009, which forms eighteen percent of the world's population. Adolescent girls in India constitute almost 47 percentage of the population2. Adolescent period is the formative period when maximum amounts of changes take place and pubertal change is one of them. The main pubertal change that occurs in girls is menstruation. This is an important landmark in the process of growth and maturation and prepares them for motherhood. Yesterday's girl is today's adolescent and tomorrow's mother1.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Pressure Ulcer Stages among Bed-Ridden Patients in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria- Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Ladan Muhammad Awwal, GarbaSalehNgaski, SaniDalhatu Khalid, Sani Muhammad Hadiza, Muhammad Awwal Farouk
	:	10.9790/1959-03146168

Abstract: This study was carried out to assesspressure ulcer stages among bed-ridden patients in Medical, Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic wards inAhmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Shika-Zaria. The main aim of this study is to determine the prevalence as well as the stages of pressure ulcers among bed-ridden patients and to assess the Nurses' awareness and application of the awareness in the stage-based treatment of pressure ulcer in ABUTH. The descriptive survey design was adopted and data was collected with the help of questionnaire and observation checklist.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Barriers to infection prevention and control (IPC) practice among nurses at Bindura Provincial Hospital, Zimbabwe
Country	:	Zimbabwe
Authors	:	Chipfuwa Tirivanhu, Manwere Ancia, Shayamano Petronella
	:	10.9790/1959-03146973

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to determine barriers to infection prevention and control (IPC) practice among nurses at Bindura Provincial Hospital. A descriptive research design was used. Simple random sampling method was used to select 50 nurses. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The study findings revealed that lack of knowledge was one of the barriers to IPC practice as only 14 (28%) of the nurses had excellent knowledge on infection control principles. Utilization of the infection control manual was poor as 21 (42%) nurses did not utilize the infection control manual,

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