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

Abstract: Menstrual cycle is defined as normal physiological process that is characterized by cyclic shedding of endometerium accompanied by loss of blood in adolescent and young girls Good hygienic practices during menstruation such as the use of sanitary pads rather than cloth pad and adequate washing of the genital area with warm water are essential during menstruation to prevent infections . Methodology: A Quantitative research approach with Descriptive research design was used for the study to assess occurrence of menstrual irregularities among adolescent girls in selected rural area, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The population comprised of adolescent girls having age group between 10- 19 yrs. The study was conducted in selected rural area of, Dehradun , Uttarakhand. Purposive Sampling technique was used to select the 250 subjects from the population. Self developed structured...........

Keywords; menstrual hygiene, practice

[1]. Sheela K. C. " Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding pre preparedness for menstruation and menstrual hygiene among pre- adolescent girls''. 2012.
[2]. Dars S, Sayed K, Yousufzai Z . "Relationship of menstrual irregularities to BMI and nutritional status in adolescent girls''. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences.
[3]. Dasgupta A, Sarkar M. " Menstrual hygiene in the adolescent girl''. Indian J Community Med [cited 2016 Jun 2];33:77-80.
[4]. N. Karout, S.M. Hawai and S. Altuwaijri . "Study of prevalence and pattern of menstrual disorder''.2005 -06 ; 4(3) : 346-52.
[5]. J. Parameaswari, P.M. Udayshankar, S. Cynthia, M.D. Vidhyashree, A. Abiselvi and Syed Iqbal Sultan . "School survey to assess menstrual hygiene practices among teenagers''. Journal of Scientific Research .2014 ; 21 : 1448-53.

Abstract: Operating room nurse has the highest prevalence rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) among the nursing profession. Ergonomics is the process of creating a workspace which is safe, efficient, comfortable, and prevents WMSD. Ergonomic education programs are used increasingly as a strategy to decrease musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for nurses in the operating room. This study aims to evaluate the effect of ergonomics program on nurses' knowledge and practices in an operating room. Methods: A true-experimental research design was utilized in the current study. The study was conducted at the two cosmetics surgery operating rooms, affiliated to Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. Subjects: A random cluster sample of 40 nurses included (38 staff nurses.......

Keywords; Ergonomics, Operating room nurses.

[1]. Choi, S. D., & Brings, K. (2016). Work-related musculoskeletal risks associated with nurses and nursing assistants handling overweight and obese patients: A literature review. Work, 53(2), 439-448. doi:10.3233/WOR-152222avilable from: http://41.33.243.106:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=113275457&site=eds-live
[2]. Clifford, T., (2016) Ergonomics in the perianthesia setting, Journal of
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[4]. Miller, K. E. (2010). Surgeon injury/illness as an outcome of performing laparoscopic surgery: An ergonomic assessment of Texas operating rooms, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (856132719). Available from: https://search.proquest.com/docview/856132719?accountid=178282
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Abstract: the benefits of exercise in postpartum remain largely unexplored among Saudi women. This study assessed the knowledge and attitude of Saudi nursing mothers towards postpartum exercises. Study aim: to assess the knowledge and attitude of women towards postpartum exercise. Research question: what are the knowledge and attitude of women towards postpartum exercise? Design: quantitative descriptive cross- sectional design. Setting: well baby and obstetrics clinics in King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Sampling: convenience sample including 160 Saudi women who had given birth to a live full- term healthy newborn during the last 6 months. Data was collected over three months from end of July 2017 to the end of October 2017. Tool: a structured, interview questionnaire developed by the researcher consisted of three parts was used to collect data. Part I: women demographic.......

Keywords; postpartum exercise, knowledge, attitude.

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Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexuality is fundamental for the maintenance of health and wellbeing. Various contraceptive methods have been associated with changes in sexual function. AIM of this study was to evaluate the effect of combined oral contraceptive versus copper intrauterine device on women's sexual function. DESIGN: A descriptive, comparative and correlational design. SETTING: family planning clinic affiliated to Benha Educational Hospital. SAMPLE: a purposive sample consisted of two groups (the first group comprised 100 women using combined oral contraceptive pills and the second group comprised 100 women usingcopper intrauterine device). TOOLS: The tools of data collection were self -administrated questionnaire sheet, and the female sexual function Index. RESULTS:......

Keywords; sexual function, combined oral contraceptive pills, copper intrauterine device, women

[1]. Boozalis A., Tutlam N.,T., Chrisman R., C, and Peipert J.,F.,(2016): Sexual Desire and Hormonal Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology,127(3):563-72. [2]. Casey, P., MacLaughlin, K., and Faubion, S., (2016):Impact of Contraception on Female Sexual Function, Journal of Woman and Health, 15 (7): 1-7.
[3]. Çetina O., Keskinb S., Ferda F., and Yücelc O., (2015):Effects of different progestins in oral contraceptives on sexual function and well-being of women,Eastern Journal of Medicine 20(1): 24-29
[4]. Diedrich J., T., Zhao Q., Madden T., Secura G., M., and Peipert J.,F.,(2015): Three-year continuation of reversible contraception, American Journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, 213(5):662.e1-8.
[5]. Elnashar, A., Ibrahim, N., Ahmed, H., Hassanin and, A. and Elgawady, A., (2015):Assessment of female sexual function in a group of uncircumcised obese Egyptian women, International Journal of Impotence Research, 27 (15):178-181.

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of on-the-job training on nurses' performance regarding helping babies breathe (HBB) during the golden minute of life. Research design: A quasi-experimental design was used to conduct this study. Setting: The study was carried out at the Delivery Room of Obstetric and Gynecological Hospital affiliated to Ain Shams University Hospitals. Subjects: A sample of convenience included all (50) the nurses, worked in the previously mentioned setting. Tools: A predesigned questionnaire and an observation checklist to evaluate the nurses' knowledge and performance respectively, regarding HBB during the golden minute of life. According to assessment of actual nurses' educational needs, on-the-jobtraining was designed and implemented......

Keywords; Newborn, golden minutes, helping babies breathe, training, nurses, neonatal resuscitation

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Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal disorders consider an important global health problem, which are more obvious in school students, and the prevention during this stage very important to reduce musculoskeletal pain and deformity in adulthood. Aim: the study aimed to evaluate the effects of a primary prevention program for musculoskeletal disorders among school age students in Ismailia city. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. Setting: the study was conducted in six primary schools in Ismailia city. Sample: A multistage random sample technique used in this study, it consisted of 168 students in 6th grades randomly selected and 27 from their teachers/managers who are available during the study period. Tools: two tools were used in the present study, the first tool was.........

Keywords; Musculoskeletal disorders, Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, School age and School bag

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[2]. Ali, S. & Mohamed, M. (2017). School Bag Usage, Postural and Behavioral Habits and Its Effect on Back Pain Occurrence Among School Children American Journal of Nursing Science 2017; 6 (3): 218-231.
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Abstract: A quasi experimental One group pre-test post-test study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding osteoporosis and its prevention among school teachers in selected senior secondary school at Udaipur, Rajasthan The sample consisting of 140 school teachers in selected senior secondary school at Udaipur by using simple random sampling technique method. The tool comprised of by using structured knowledge questionnaire. The pretest was conducted and the planned teaching programme was administered .The post test was conducted after one week .The data obtained were analyzed by using differential and inferential statistics. The mean score of post-test knowledge 22.70( 75.71 )%was apparently higher than the mean score of pre-test knowledge 17.56 (58.54 )%, suggesting that the planned teaching programme was effective in increasing the knowledge of the school teachers regarding osteoporosis and its prevention .The mean difference 5.14 between pre-test and post-test knowledge score of the school teachers was found to be significant..

Keywords; Osteoporosis and its prevention, quasi experimental research design (One group pre –test post – test) and school teachers

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Abstract: Background: Female infertility and its related problems negatively affect the quality of life. Self-care is very important action in managing infertility and improving patient's quality of life. Aim of this study: To evaluate the effect of using self-care guidelines on the quality of life among infertile women. Subjects and Methods: An Intervention study(time series) design was conducted at Obstetrics Minia University Hospital (out patient's infertility clinic). A purposive sample of one hundred infertile women was included in this study. Data were collected through two types of tools (a structured interviewing questionnaire sheet and Fertility Quality of Life scale Questionnaire (FertiQoL). In addition to, a supportive.........

Keywords; Infertility, Self-care guideline, Quality of Life.

[1]. Ried, K,W., & Alfred, A,B., (2013): Quality of life, coping strategies and support needs of women seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine for infertility and viable pregnancy in Australia: a mixed methods approach; 25: 2-11.
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Abstract: As science advances, new competencies must be integrated into nursing practice. Pediatric nurses are expected to have the necessary knowledge to interpret genetics and genetic counseling information into nursing care. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a guideline module on developing pediatric nurses' core competencies in conducting genetic counseling. This study was conducted at Pediatrics Department of El Menoufia University Hospital and MCH centers of Shebin El-Kom city. The study sample was composed of sixty nurses. A quasi-experimental design was used. Structured interview questionnaire schedule was used for data collection.The results of this study showed that the majority of nurses who attended the sessions of guideline module had good knowledge on posttest and follow-up test compared to all of them had poor knowledge on the pretest. Therefore.........

Keywords; Pediatric nurses, CoreCompetencies, Genetic, Genetic counseling..

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Abstract: A Pre experimental One group pre-test post-test study to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding prevention and management of occupational health hazards among marble factory workers in selected marble factories at Udaipur, Rajasthan The sample consisting of 200 marble factory workers in selected marble factories at Udaipur by using convenient sampling technique method. The tool comprised of by using structured knowledge questionnaire. The pretest was conducted and the self instructional module was administered .The post test was conducted after one week .The data obtained were analyzed by using differential and inferential statistics.........

Keywords; Marble factory workers, and prevention and management of occupational health hazards Pre experimental research design (One group pre –test post –test.)

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Abstract: Social support can positively influence patients' health outcomes through a number of mechanisms, such as increases in patients' adherence to medication. So,this study aimed at assessing the relationship between social support and the adherence to treatment in psychiatric patients. A descriptive correlational design was utilized in this study. This study was conducted in Minia hospital for psychiatric medicine and addiction. The sample included all psychiatric inpatient, the total number of them 53 patients. For measuring the variables of the study, there were three tools used in doing this, they are as follows: Personal and clinical data questionnaires, Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Results of this study revealed.........

Keywords; social support treatment adherence/ psychiatric patients

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Abstract: Globally it's estimated that 1.4 Million lives are lost each year due to inadequate exclusive breastfeeding while 600 thousand cases occur due to lack of continuation of breastfeeding with inadequate complementary feeding. 40% of the deaths occur within the first month of life and 70% within the first year of life (UNICEF, 2008). Exclusive breast feeding is practiced on only 14% in infant less than six months while 27% are bottle feed. (WHO, 2008) This means that most children are not exclusively breastfed especially between 0-6 months and more awareness needs to be done to scale up the uptake of exclusive breastfeeding among the mothers. In Kenya only 32% of children are exclusively breastfed up to 6month and in Rift valley province only 21% of children were exclusively breastfed. This shows that the practice of exclusive breastfeeding is poorly practiced. (Kenya demographic health survey (KDHS, 2009). Therefore the study seeks to find out how nurses practices are related to the poor.........

Keywords; Breast Feeding Practices.

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