iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-2 ~ March-April 2018

Abstract: Paediatric emergency service plays a prime important role in saving paediatric lives. In India, around 1.7 million children died before reaching the age of 5 years in 2010. Appropriate and timely management of children in paediatric triages can significantly reduce the mortality and morbidity. The knowledge on triaging helps in designing protocols. A descriptive study was undertaken to assess the morbidity pattern and the management outcome of triaging children attending paediatric Emergency Services (PES) of a tertiary care Hospital, South India. Systematic sampling technique was undertaken and a sample size of 600 triage assessments were included. Instruments such as demographic profile, clinical profile and management outcome of the triaging were used............

Keywords; morbidity pattern, management outcome, triage, children

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Abstract: Burns provide a convenient area for bacterial growth and explosive sources of infection than other types of wounds, essentially Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common health care–associated infections in the intensive care units. Aim: To evaluate the effect of strategic guideline on nurses' performance regarding preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections at intensive care units. Subjects and Methods: Design: A quasi experimental research design was used to conduct this study. Setting: The study was carried out at pediatrics and adults intensive care units in Beni-Suef University Hospital, General Hospital and Health Insurance Hospital in Beni-Suef Governorate. Sample: A purposive sample was selected and composed of 100 nurses. Tools: Three tools were used in this study: First tool: A self-administered questionnaire to assess nurses' socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge regarding CAUTIs and strategic guideline to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in intensive care units. Second tool: Nurses attitude (Likert scale): To assess nurse's attitudes regarding.......

Keywords: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections, Pediatrics& Adults, ICUs, Performance and Strategic guideline.

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Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge of the parents regarding antisocial behavior among the adolescence and to find out association between knowledge regarding antisocial behavior with selected demographic variables of the city. The research design selected for the present study was non-experimental design. A total of 100 parents who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the following study was selected by using purposive sampling technique. The data was collected using structured interview technique with structured knowledge questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings revealed that majority of parents 56% had poor knowledge, 42% had average level of knowledge and 02% had good level..........

Keywords: Adolescence, Antisocial Behavior, Chi-Square Test, Knowledge, Parents

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Abstract: Evidence based practice is a new and challenging paradigm throughout the world. Today, it has become increasingly important in nursing as it provides a framework for clinical decision making among nurses. This research study was conducted to assess the perceived barriers to use of evidence based practice in nursing. Methods and Materials: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used in a proportionate stratified random sample of 280 nurses working in a teaching hospital in Kathmandu using structured self-administered questionnaire consisting of rating scale. A proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to obtain the desired sample size. Results: The research findings revealed that the greatest barrier to use of evidence based practice among nurses in hospital were lack of continuing education program (93.9%) and lack of motivation among nurses (93.2%). The mean barrier score related.......

Keywords; Barriers, Evidence based Practice, Nurses, Teaching Hospital, and Use

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Abstract: The objectives the study was to explore the, attitude and perception of nursing interns, who are in the verge of being, registered Nurse and assist in abortion care services in country. A questionnaire based descriptive-cross-sectional study conducted among the 96 interns of the different Nursing College of Punjab. The semi structured questionnaire were used and consisting of questions on self-assessed educational program characteristics, attitudes and perceptions regarding abortions in the context of India. Results: The response rate of the participants was 88.07%. The mean age of the respondents was 24.43±1.449 years. A total of 65 (67.7%) responded that the topic of reproductive health was adequately covered in their course of study and 31 (32.3%) opined that the topic was somewhat..........

Keywords; Abortion; Knowledge; Perception.

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Abstract: Nurses play a crucial role in postoperative care. Therefore, assessing nurses' clinical competence is essential to achieve qualified and safe care. Aims; assess postoperative nurses' competency regarding cholecystectomy care and compare the difference between university and non-university hospitals. Research questions; what are the postoperative nurses' competency regarding cholecystectomy?And what are the differences betweenuniversity and non-university hospitals? Descriptivecorrelation research design was utilized. The study was conducted at general surgery departments of university and non-university hospitals of Assiut city. The sample consisted of all available nurses (55nurses) who were currently assigned for giving post cholecystectomy nursing care in the above mentioned hospitals. The instruments employed for data collection were; tool one" nurses' assessment sheet", tool two "nursescompetence advanced self-assessment tool ". Results showed that; all nurses..........

Keywords; Nurses' Competency – Cholecystectomy- Post Operative

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Abstract: Adolescents And Young People Are The Backbone Of Any Society. The Present Descriptive Comparative Study Aims To Compare The Awareness And Attitude Towards Emergency Contraceptives, Correlate Awareness And Attitude On Emergency Contraceptives Among Adolescent Boys And Girls. Structured Questionnaire And Likert Scale Were Prepared As Tools For The Study. The Researcher Met The Adolescents In Two Colleges And Samples Were Selected By Using Convenience Sampling Method. Totally One Hundred (100) Adolescents Including 50 Boys And 50 Girls Of 17-20 Years Of Age Were Selected. On The Days Of Data Collection, Each Adolescent Was Given Tool To Answer The Questionnaire And Respond To Attitude Scale. Result Showed That There Was No.........

Keywords; Adolescents, Attitude, Awareness, Colleges, Emergency Contraceptives

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Abstract: A quasi experimental One group pre-test post-test study to assess the effectiveness of information booklet on knowledge regarding life style modification among type 2diabetic patients admitted in selected hospitals, at Udaipur, Rajasthan The sample consisting of 120 Patients in selected hospitals at Udaipur by using simple random sampling technique method. The tool comprised of by using structured knowledge questionnaire. The pretest was conducted and the Information booklet was distributed .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 18.20 ( 70.0 )%was apparently higher than the mean score of pre-test knowledge 9.85 (37.88)%, suggesting that the information booklet was effective in increasing the knowledge of the patients regarding life style modification among type-2 diabetic .The mean difference 8.35 between pre-test and post-test knowledge score of the Patients was found to be significant..

Keywords; One group pre –test post –test quasi experimental study, patients, and life style modification among type 2 diabetic.

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Abstract: Increasing Number Of People Are Choosing Vegetarian Diet For Various Reasonsoften Associated With Health Benefits. Some Recent Studies Revealed That Vegetarian Are More At Increased Risk For Developing Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors May Lead To Disordered Eating: The Most Common Psychiatric Problems Of Female Students Of Saudi Arabia. The Information On The Role Vegetarianism Plays In Eating Disorder Is Certainly Mixed And Complex. So Present Cross-Sectional Study Design Toexplore The Prevalence Of Disordered Eating And Determine Differences In Eating Attitudes Of Vegetarian And Non-Vegetarian Among Female Saudi Students. The Sample Of 120 Females Students Aged Between 18 To 21 Years Were Selected By Stratified Random Sampling Technique Form Faculty Of Medicine And Applied Medical Sciences. Subjects Were Ask........

Keywords; Eating Disorder, EAT 26, Arab Countries, Female Students, Vegetarianism

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Abstract: Background:Psychiatrists Are Believed To Be The Least Religious When Compared To The Other Medical Specialists. The Religiosity Of Psychiatrists May Influence How They Arrive At Diagnosis And May Also Determine How They Manage Their Patients. Objectives :To Compare The Religiosity Of Psychiatrists With Other Medical Specialists And To Determine The Influence Of Religiosity Of Psychiatrists On Patients' Diagnosis And TreatmentMethodology :Participants Were Recruited From Two Tertiary Hospitals In The South-South And Two Tertiary Hospitals In The South-West Geopolitical Zone Of Nigeria. They Completed (I) A Socio-Demographic Data Schedule (Ii) A Religious Behaviour Questionnaire And (Iii) A Clinician Practices And Attitude Questionnaire.Results : There Was No Significant Difference (T=0.41, P=0.68) In The Religiosity Of Psychiatrists Compared To Doctors In Other Core Specialties.Only About One-Third (37.1%) Of The Psychiatrists Interviewed Reported That They Frequently/Always Take Religious/Spirituality History From Their Patients.Very Few (4.3%).......

Keywords; Religiosity, Psychiatrists, Other Medical Specialists

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Abstract: The Aim Of The Study Was To Assess The Effect Of An Educational Intervention On Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women Undergoing Cervical Cerclage. Design: A Quasi Experimental Study Design Was Used. Setting: The Study Was Conducted In Gynecological Outpatient Unit Affiliated At Obstetric And Gynecological Department At Benha University Hospital. Sample: A Purposive Sample Of 82 Pregnant Women Undergoing Cervical Cerclage Selected According To Certain Criteria And Divided Into Two Group The Study Group (42) And Control Group (40). Three Tools Were Used For Data Collection: A Structured Interviewing Questionnaire Sheet, Self-Care Practice Assessment Tool And Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes Assessment Tool. Results: Reveled That The Mean Age Of Both Study And Control Group Was (27.59±7.84 & 26.49±6.54) Years Respectively. There Was No Significant Difference Between Both Groups In Various Socio- Demographic Data. There.........

Keywords; Cervical Cerclage, Pregnant Women, Educational Intervention, Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes.

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Abstract: Background: - Trachoma Is The Second Leading Cause Of Blindness Worldwide, Continues To Be Hyper Endemic In Many Areas Of Africa, Asia, And The Middle East. It Is A Neglected Disease Which Causes Misery, Dependency And Is A Barrier To Develop. Aim Of The Study: Evaluate The Effect Of Health Education Program On Rural Mothers' Knowledge And Practice Regarding Blinding Trachoma Among Their Children. Subjects And Methods: Study Design: - In This Study A Quasi – Experimental Study Design Was Used. This Study Was Conducted In Rural Health Unit In Cebrbay Village Affiliated To Ministry Of Health In Tanta City, El-Gharbeya Governorate. A Convenience Sample Of 100 Rural Mothers, Having At Least One Child At Age 1-6 Years Were Included In The Study. Tools: Three Tools Were Used By The Researcher In Order To Obtain The Necessary Data For The Study As Follows: Tool I: A Structure Questionnaire Schedule Which Composed Of Three Parts :Biosocial.........

Keywords; Trachoma, Blindness, SAFE Strategy, Rural Health Unit..

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