iosr-JNHS   Volume-6 ~ Issue-2 ~ March-April 2017

Abstract: Chronic kidney disease is a major health problem due to the significant financial burden for the healthcare system and likewise for the patient who needs the treatment. The patient's whole life situation is turned upside down with chronic kidney disease when they are confronted with the forced change to start treatment with hemodialysis. Patients undergoing hemodialysis require direct and continuous care. Identifying the barriers to and factors facilitating hemodialysis care can improve care quality. The increasing number of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) has caused a substantial rise in the number of individuals receiving hemodialysis.............

Keywords: Hemodialysis, Satisfaction, Barriers, Facilitators, Chronic kidney disease

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[3]. M.R. Tamadon, et al., Evaluation of noninvasive tests for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection in hemodialysis patients, J Nephropathol, 2(4), 2003, 249–53.
[4]. R.J. Glassock, The rising tide of end-stage renal disease: what can be done? Clin Exp Nephrol, 8 (4), 2004, 291–296.
[5]. A.N. Haghighi, et al., The epidemiology of end-stage renal disease in Iran in an international perspective, Nephrol Dial Transplant, 17(1), 2002, 28–32.

Abstract: Background: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia occurs in about 60% of newborns. If not managed properly, it can progress to severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (SNNJ) leading to death or permanent disability. Aim: To assess nurse's knowledge and practice about neonate with hyperbilirubinemia. Subjects: 41 nurses working in nine districts hospital in Minia governorate each district one hospital and from Minia district 3 hospital. Settings: The study was conducted on nurses working in11 governmental district hospital in Minia governorate Results: 58.5% of nurses below 26 years old with mean age25.8 ± 4.3 years and 63.4% live in rural area. As regard years of experience in neonatal intensive care unit 39% of nurses.............

Keywords: Hyperbilirubinemia, neonatal, nurse's knowledge & practice

[1]. Abai G, Henery J, Lian C B, Swee A W, Bili H, and Ratu I, (2011): Improving the Knowledge and Practice On Early Detection of Neonatal Jaundice by Nurses in Kuching District. International Journal of Public Health Research Special Issues, pp (92-99).
[2]. Abd-alla A, (2008): Impact of Health Education on Infection Control Measures in Operating Theater. Thesis Submitted for the Partial Fulfillment of Doctorial Degree in the Medical- Surgical Nursing Science. Tanta University. PP. 90.
[3]. American Academy of Pediatrics (2004): Subcommitee on hyperbilirubinemia, management of hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or more weeks of gestation. Pediatr 2004; 114(1): 279-316.
[4]. Adebami O J, et al., (2015): Assessment of knowledge on causes and care of neonatal hyperbilirubenemia at the Nigerian primary and secondary health institutions. Int J Res Med Sci Oct;3 (10 Page 2605-12. www.msjonline.org. Email: adebamiolusegun@gmail.com
[5]. Adebami O J (2011): Factors associated with the incidence of acute bilirubin encephalopathy in Nigerian population. J Pediatr Neurol;9:347-353.

Abstract: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a viral disease caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which affects the immune system of human body. Now a day it's become a problem of whole world. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of adolescents regarding HIV/AIDS. Study was conducted in a randomly selected intermediate school, from the selected school sample were selected by convenient sampling technique. Data was collected by administering tools to the sample. The result of the study shows, most of the participants believed that by physical appearance of a person HIV positive status can be detected, HIV and AIDS are same thing.............

Keywords: Knowledge, adolescents, HIV, AIDS, informative pamphlet

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[5]. S. Bhalla, H. Chandwani, D. Singh, C. Somasundaram, S.K. Rasania and S. Singh, Knowledge about HIV/AIDS among senior secondary school students, Health and Population Perspectives and Issues 28 (4): 178-188, 2005 available at http://medind.nic. in/hab/t05/i4/habt05i4p178.pdf

Abstract: Uremic pruritus is an unpleasant sensation and one of the most common disabling symptoms occurs for patients undergoing hemodialysis. Aromatherapy as a part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been reported to have multiple beneficial properties for management of uremic pruritus. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of aromatherapy on uremic pruritus among patients undergoing hemodialysis. A quasi experimental design (pretest-posttest one control group design) was utilized to achieve the aim of the study. Adult male and female conscious patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis were recruited in this study............

Keywords: Aromatherapy, complementary and alternative medicine, hemodialysis and pruritus.

[1]. Mathur, V. S., Lindberg, J., Germain, M., Block, G., Tumlin, J., Smith, M. & ITCH National Registry Investigatorss. (2010). Alongitudinal study of uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 5(8),1410 - 1419.
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[3]. Shavit, L., Grenader, T., Lifschitz, M., & Slotki, I. (2013). Use of pregabalin in the management of chronic uremic pruritus. Journal of pain and symptom management, 45(4), 776-781.
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Abstract: Infertility and its related problems negatively affect the quality of life. Coping with infertility is important in order to maintain and/or improve the patient's quality of life. Objective: to assess coping strategies and quality of life among infertile women. Setting: The study was carried out in the gynecologic outpatient clinic and inpatient department affiliated to National Medical Institution in Damanhour, El-Beheira Governorate. Subjects: It comprised a convenient sample of 200 women. Tools: Three tools were utilized for data collection; a structured interview schedule, the COMPI Coping Strategy Scales and Fertility Quality of Life Questionnaire (FertiQoL)..............

Keywords: Infertility, Coping strategies, quality of life

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Abstract: Background: Parents of babies born with clefts have many questions and concerns, including basic information regarding care especially feeding. Aim: the study aimed to assess mothers' needs for their infants who have cleft lip and/or palate. Methods: descriptive exploratory design was adopted in the current study, Sample: convenience sample of 50 mothers having infants with cleft lip and/or palate, Tools of data collection: Two tools were utilized for data collection; structured questionnaire sheet and infant physical and psychological............

Keywords: Developmental needs, health, infants, mothers, orofacial defects (OFDs), otitis media, pneumonia, underweight.

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[3]. Shawky, R., Sadik ,D. Congenital Malformations Prevalent Among Egyptian Children and Associated Risk Factors, The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, Ain Shams University; (2011), 12(69):71.
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Abstract: Background: Cerebral palsy is a common neurological disorders that requires a comprehensive assessment as well as treatment. There is shortage of data concerning the prevalence of cerebral palsy among Egyptian children. Aim: To establish registry of cerebral palsy in Alexandria (Wassat District) Egypt. Subjects: 147 children with cerebral palsy of both genders, age ranged from 6 months to 18 years participated in this study. They were selected from hospitals and private centers in Alexandria (Wassat District). Methods: Gross motor function classification system, manual ability classification system and Viking scale were used for assessment.............

Keywords: Cerebral palsy, Registry, Alexandria, Physical therapy.

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