iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-1 ~ Jan-Feb 2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of foot massage & back massage in reducing blood pressure among hypertensive patients admitted in Medicine ward attertiarycare hospital, Bhubaneswar
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ms.Sukriti Biswas || Mr.Asokan.R || Prof. (Mrs) Amrita Lenka || Prof. (Dr) SubhransuPatro
	:	10.9790/1959-0701010106

Abstract: An experimental study was undertaken to assess and compare effectiveness of foot massage and back massage in reducing blood pressure among hypertensive patients admitted in Medicine ward at tertiary care Hospital, Bhubaneswar. Objective:Tocomparetheeffectivenessoffootmassage&backmassageamongthehypertensivepatient. Methodology:Evaluative and comparative research approach was adapted. Experimental pretest posttest control group design was used for this study. Simple random sampling technique was used for 70 hypertensive patients. The present study was conducted in Medicine Ward at PBMHospital, Bhubaneswar. The Patient werediagnosedwithhypertentionattheageof40-60years selected as sample and grouped under 40 for experimental ( 20 in each : Group IA : Foot massage and.........

Keywords; Effectiveness, Foot massage, Back massage, Blood Pressure, Hypertensive patients..

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Utilization of self-care practice guideline on relieving minor discomfort (ailments) among new pregnant woman
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	SamahAbdElhaliem || RehabAbdElhady || Aziza Ibrahim Mohamed
	:	10.9790/1959-0701010715

Abstract: The present study was aimed to evaluate the effect of utilizations measures by mothers on relieving their minor discomforts during the first trimester of pregnancy. Setting: the study was conducted at antenatal clinic at Benha university hospital. Design: AQuasi-experimental designwas used. Sample: Purposive sample included 280 prime para with normal pregnancy & single- intra uterine fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy. Free from medical and gynecological disease. Data collection: A structured interviewing questionnaire and likert scale. Results: the present study revealed that was a highly significant relation between pregnant mothers knowledge and their attitude toward utilization measures to relieve minor discomforts. Generally, 55% among the studied sample had correct knowledge about minor discomfort and utilization measures to relieve those, similarly 54% of mothers had positive attitude toward utilization measures. The utilization measures by studied sample have amoderate&mild& severe degree of relief.........

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Blood Calcium Level on Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate (Dmpa) Hormonal Contraception Users For 2 Years
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Henry K D Silaen || Aswar Aboet || M. Oky Prabudi || Sanusi Piliang || Rushakim Lubis || Deri Edianto
	:	10.9790/1959-0701011618

Abstract: Indonesia is the fifth largest population country of 249 million people and one of the cause is high birth rate. To overcome this, the government runs the Family Planning program. According to RISKESDAS, 46.87% of reproductive age women who use injectable contraception and 6.4% -7.7% experienced decreased of bone density, causing the decrease of calcium as one of bone mineral component. Objective: To determine the difference between blood calcium level on Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate hormonal contraception users for 2 years with non DMPA users. Methods: This study is an analytic study with cross sectional design conducted at Puskesmas Johor Medan, from June 2017-August 2017. 60 study subjects were divided into non DMPA users group and DMPA users group. On both groups, 5 cc of blood was drawn from median cubiti vein to assess the serum calcium level. Data was analyzed by using T-test and Mann-Whitney test..........

Keywords: Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate, calcium level

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Correlation Between The Use of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) For 12 Months and Coagulation Factors
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Anisya Friska Sari Hasibuan || Delfi Lutan || Elida R Sidabutar || Letta S Lintang, Hanudse Hartono || Rhiza Z Tala
	:	10.9790/1959-0701011922

Abstract: Background: Of safe motherhood initiative program, Keluarga Berencana (KB) is expected to reduce fertility rate in Indonesia. Injectable hormonal contraceptive, known as DMPA is believed to have failure rate of <0.5%. One of DMPA side effects is irregular bleeding in term of coagulation factors disruption. Objective: To assess the effects of DMPA for 12 months on coagulation factors. Methods: The design of study was cross sectional, conducted at primary health care Medan Johor, on July 2017. Forty women using DMPA for 12-16 months were selected by consecutive sampling. Data were analyzed using T-paired test..........

Keywords; Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, bleeding, coagulation factors.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Massage Therapy for Alleviating Menopausal Transitional Period Symptoms among Women employed at Suez Canal University Hospital
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Inas Mohamed Abd Allah
	:	10.9790/1959-0701012333

Abstract: Massage therapy is an old independent nursing intervention. It has effect on endocrine and circulatory systems and can regulate hormonal production, improve physiological functions, and promote muscle relaxation. Many menopausal transitional symptoms expected to benefit from massage sessions. Aim of the study:was to investigate the effect of massage therapy on reducing menopausal transitional period symptoms among women at Suez Canal University. Subjects and methods:The study conducted on females employed at Suez Canal University Hospital in Ismailia city. Design: Quasi-experimental design was adopted. Sampling: Purposive sample of 74 healthy women during their menopausal transitional period anddidn't use hormonal replacement therapy. Tools of data collection...........

Keywords; Menopausal transitional period symptoms, massage therapy

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect Of Health Education Program Toward Prevention Of Hiv Transmission On Midwives
Country	:	Saudi -Arabia
Authors	:	Dr.Rosa Khalil Mohammed Babikir || Dr.Zeinab Taha Ali || Dr.Kalthoum Ibrahim Yousif || Dr. Aida Ahmed Fadlala || Dr.Somia JadAlla Ali
	:	10.9790/1959-0701013441

Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which transmits through sexual contacts, exposure to infected blood or blood components, needle stick injury, and prenatally from mother to neonate. About 2.1 million of people under the age of 15 have acquired HIV through mother to child transmission .HIV prevalence in Sudan was 0.67% after the separation in 2011. The WHO guides the health sector response to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics in order to achieve universal access to HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care, and support. (1) The aim of the study: The study aimed to examine the effect of health education program toward prevention of HIV transmission on midwives in Omdurman Maternity Hospital, Omdurman State, Sudan........

Keywords; HIV/AIDS; transmission; midwives; knowledge; intervention; program; Sudan.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Gravity Feeding Versus Bolus Feeding Technique on Gastrointestinal Disturbance among Stroke Patients
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Hanan Abobakr Mohammed || Walaa Nasreldin Othman
	:	10.9790/1959-0701014248

Abstract: Background: Mostly patients with oral nutritional problems are fed through a nasogastric tube which considered a method of enteral nutrition. They have different types of complications as diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, lung aspiration, and tube dislodgement. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of gravity feeding versus bolus feeding technique on gastrointestinal disturbance among stroke patients. Design: Quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. Subjects: A convenience sample of 60 adults patients with stroke and nasogastric tube feeding. Divided alternatively into to two groups, control group receive bolus feeding, and study group who receive feeding by gravity method. Setting: This study was carried at the Neurological Disorders Department, Main Mansoura University Hospital, Dakahlia Governorate Tool: Demographic and gastrointestinal disturbance assessment sheet. Results: The results noted that, there were significant differences between the study..........

Keywords; Bolus feeding, Gravity Feeding, Gastrointestinal, Stroke.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Factors Affecting Implementation of Accreditation Program at Oncology center, Mansoura University
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	HodaRedaAbdou || wafaaFathiSleem || Hala Gaber El-Atroush
	:	10.9790/1959-0701014959

Abstract: Background:In developing countries, accreditation is increasingly being used as a tool for government regulation to ensure achievement of quality of care.So, the study aimed to identify factors affecting implementation of accreditation program at oncology center, Mansoura University through assessing nursing staff perception about accreditation and identifying factors affecting the implementation of accreditation program. Subjects and Methods:A descriptive design was used and the study was conducted on 250 nursing staff working at oncology center, Mansoura University by using two tools as: accreditation related concepts questionnaire and factors affecting implementation of accreditation program questionnaire........

Keywords; Accreditation program,Factors, Implementation.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Study To Assess the Effectiveness of Planned teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Side Effects of Chemotherapy And Its Coping Strategies Among the Patients Admitted in Cancer Unit of Pt.Bds Pgims, Rohtak
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Manisha Rani || Monika Dahiya
	:	10.9790/1959-0701016064

Abstract: A Pre-Experimental One Group Pre-test Post-test study was conducted to assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding side effects of Chemotherapy and its coping strategies among 200 patients admitted in cancer unit of Pt.BDS, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana by using simple random sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of patients. The findings of the study revealed that the mean post-test scores were significantly higher than mean pre-test scores.

Keywords: Planned Teaching Program, Chemotherapy, Coping Strategies, Patients.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study on the Perspective of Integrating Comprehensive Physical Assessment in to Nursing Practice in Ghana
Country	:	Ghana
Authors	:	Michael Wombeogo || Thomas Bavo Azongo || Dominic Abugre
	:	10.9790/1959-0701016574

Abstract: The study is aimed at forging a transformation in the clinical orientation of nursing and midwifery practice in Ghana by enabling an integration of a comprehensive physical assessment as a crucial training and service delivery component of nursing and midwifery in the Ghana health care system. The use of comprehensive physical assessmentin nursing service delivery in Ghana, though taught as a component of courses, it is rarely practiced by nurses and midwives in Ghana. A qualitative study was conducted among nurses and midwives as individuals, Nursing and Midwifery association personnel and non-nurses and midwives within the health care fraternity.........

Keywords: Comprehensive, physical assessment, nursing, midwifery, training, Ghana

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