iosr-JNHS   Volume-6 ~ Issue-3 ~ May-June 2017

Abstract: Kenya is especially experiencing a rise in the incidences of non-communicable diseases. A healthy diet is important in the prevention and management of such diseases. This study was therefore designed to describe the dietary patterns of the Iteso community, the main inhabitants of Amagoro in Western Kenya. This study provides background knowledge on possible diet and health intervention to improve health status. This was a cross sectional survey involving 260 women aged between 15 - 90 years. First, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted to establish cultural and social aspects surrounding food and people's common views towards food...............

Keywords: Dietary patterns, Iteso community, Amagoro in Western Kenya

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Abstract: Neonatal Mortality rate of India is found to be 30 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2015 which accounts for 38 percent of global neonatal deaths. The major three causes which include the neonatal/maternal infection, intra-partum conditions and premature births of newborn deaths account for 88%.Quantitative evaluatory approach with quasi experimental non randomized control group design including 117 nursing students (E-59 & C-58) were selected as samples using purposive sampling technique and a questionnaire to assess the knowledge and checklist for assessing the practice were administered............

Keywords: Standard Operative Procedures, Essential Newborn care, Revised Nursing Care

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Abstract: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study in Public National Boarding High schools in Nairobi. A sample of 352 students (172 males, 180 females) was systematically, randomly selected and allocated proportionately to both genders. This study aimed at assessing "snacking and socio-economic characteristics of adolescents in national boarding high schools in Nairobi". A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data which were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions, key informant interview, observations, Food frequency Questionnaires. Dietary intake data using...........

Keywords: Canteen, High school adolescents, pocket money, snacking, snacks, Socio-economic status

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Abstract: Academic advising is one of the crucial components for enhancing students' satisfaction and success, many colleges and universities have extended academic support services and programmatic interventions which in turn contribute to affect students' academic success. Aim: Study aimed to investigate the relationship between student satisfaction of academic advising, and students' success. Design: A Descriptive correlation research design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was carried out at faculty of nursing affiliated to private university at Cairo. Sample:A convenience sample of 230 adult nursing students was included in the present study...........

Keywords: Students' Satisfactions, Academic Advising, Student Success

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[3] Lotfi, M.; Fazelpur, S., Abuyi, M.; Ghane, B.; and Vatani, J. (2012): To evaluate the role of Advisor teacher in average score of shahed&Isargar students of shahidsadoughi university of medical science, 2002-2007. EDC journal. 2012; 4(7):54–60. Persian.

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Abstract: Purposes: To determine the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and static strength (SS) and explosive power (EP), and to show the differences in all of them among Egyptian children living in Egypt and kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Subjects and procedures: 110 Egyptian children (10-15 years old) were selected from Egypt and KSA schools and classified according to BMI into obese, overweight, and normal group. Assessment of SS and EP have done using Hand Grip Strength and Standing Broad Jump tests respectively. Results: Significant negative correlations between BMI and EP and positive correlations between BMI and SS has found in all groups of Egyptian children..........

Keywords: Childhood Obesity, Egyptian Children, Hand Grip Strength, Physical Fitness, Standing Broad Jump

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Abstract: Complementary feeding is an important determinant of child growth and development. The practice of weaning is declining despite efforts at all levels to improve it; and with globalization there is concern of possible drift in the traditional weaning practices among Nigerian mothers. Aim: Assess the socio-cultural factors affecting Nigerian mothers' weaning practice. Subjects and Method: A cross sectional design was conducted on 308 mothers attending at 15 maternal and child health centers in Birnin Kudu Local Government, Nigeria during the researcher visits. Five structured interviews were used to assess sociodemographic and economic characteristics, knowledge, subjective practice, sociocultural factors and attitude of mothers towards weaning practice............

Keywords: Weaning, Socio-Cultural factors, Knowledge, Practice, Attitude

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Abstract: The study aimed to assess factors influencing hematopoietic stem cell donation in the population of the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. A descriptive, cross-sectional design with a convenience sample technique was used to collect data from a total of 612 adults from the community. Participants completed a self-administered survey, which included demographic information, knowledge, attitudes, and experience with the donation process. Participants' average age was 28.92 (SD = 8.63); just over half of them were married (n=209, 51.4%); and most were college students...........

Keywords: Attitude, Behavior, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donation, Knowledge, and Survey

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Abstract: Background: urinary tract infection (UTI) is a commonly encountereddisease during pregnancy in Egypt that can result in critical and costly complications for both mother and fetus which urge the need for timely detection and prevention. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of urinary tract infection among pregnant women in Ismailia city. Design: descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized. Setting: urban and rural primary health care (PHC) centers and private centers in Ismailia city. Sample: purposive sampling was used to enroll 330 pregnant women. Tools: structured interviewing questionnaire and investigation record for urine analysis and culture...........

Keywords: Pregnancy, Risk factors, Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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Abstract: The women vulnerability to vaginal infection might be affected by their utilization of vaginal hygienic practices. Aim, is to evaluate the impact of self-care practices program for women diagnosed with vaginitis on their response to the protocol of management in Ismailia City. Design, quasi-experimental study was adopted. Settings, available primary health care centers in Ismailia city were included in this study. Total of 124 women (60 study, 64 control) diagnosed with vaginal infection were enrolled. Tools of data collection included; structure interviewing questionnaire to evaluate self-care practices about genital hygiene as well as follow-up sheet to evaluate women response to protocol of management............

Keywords: Vaginal infection, self-care practices

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Abstract: Background: One of the problems elicited with the development of new technology, especially among adolescents is Internet addiction. Because of a high prevalence of the interpersonal problems associated with Internet addiction so it had been considered as an important social problem in different countries. Aim of the study: - to identify incentives for using the Internet and its addiction among adolescents in the rural area. Subjects and Method: -Study design: - In this study an analytic cross-sectional study design was used. Study settings: - The study was conducted in twelve preparatory and three secondary schools in the rural area of Tanta city. Study subjects: - Stratified random sampling and simple random sampling were used to choose the schools and students. Seven hundred and thirty - six (736) students had been selected randomly and were willing to take part in this study. Tools of data collection: - A third -part questionnaire was used by the researchers. First part: - Demographic data of the participants.............

Keywords: Adolescents, Internet addiction, Al-Osaymi Internet addiction scale.Rural area

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Abstract: Background: The long term success of renal transplantation depends on many factors, follow a healthy lifestyle including proper diet, exercise, and weight control, beside that a good adherence toward immunosuppressive medication, the same as compliance toward recommended behaviors and healthy advices. A cross sectional study aimed to assess the lifestyle modification among renal transplant recipients. A simple random sample to recruit 120 renal transplant recipients from the record belonged to post renal transplanted recipients at Nephrology and Urology Center affiliated to Mansura University. Data were collected through five tools: 1) structure interview to assess socio demographic and economic characteristics, 2) post renal transplant recipients' health profile including a) medical history, b) physical examination, c) signs and symptoms related to side effects of immunosuppressive medications, and d)............

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Abstract: Food borne diseases are well recognized health problems in health care, they are caused by bacteria, virus, parasites or chemical contamination of food. 3The hands of an individual can be the vector to spread harmful micro-organism through cross contamination. A Quantitative Nonexperimental cross sectional exploratory design was used to assess the food handler's knowledge. Out of 23 restaurants 15 were selected through simple randomization techniques and with total enumerative sampling 77 food handlers were selected who met the inclusion criteria for the study. The data was collected with the help of demographic profile and structured knowledge questionnaire. The study finding revealed that 90% participants were between the age group of 18-36 years. Working experience of the 84% participants were 0-10 years. Statistical significant association was found between level of knowledge score and qualification (7.59)...........

Keywords: Knowledge, Food hygiene, Food handlers

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