iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep-Oct 2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Use of Traditional Remedies in Management of Abortion Among Female Students In Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology In Kenya
Country	:	Kenya
Authors	:	Anne A Okanga || Consolata Lusweti
	:	10.9790/1959-0705100105

Abstract: Although awareness on family planning in Kenya is at 95% for men and 97% for women, many women still find themselves carrying unwanted pregnancies.This makes them end up with abortion as one of the easily thought of avenues out of their predicament. Abortion is usually a very emotional issue when thought of and talked of in the many cycles of populations around the world. The aim of this study was to determine the use of traditional remedies in management of abortion among female students in Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) in Kenya. The study........

[1]. Rocca CH, Kimport K, Roberts SCM, Gould H, Neuhaus J, Foster DG (2015) Decision Rightness and Emotional Responses to Abortion in the United States: A Longitudinal Study.PLoS ONE 10(7): e0128832. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0128832
[2]. Jayaweera RT, Ngui FM, Hall KS, Gerdts C (2018) Women's experiences with unplanned pregnancy and abortion in Kenya: A qualitative study. PLoS ONE 13(1): e0191412. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191412
[3]. Ziraba AK, Izugbara C, Levandowski, B A, Gebreselassie H, Mutua M, Mohamed S F, Egesa C and Kimani-Murage E (2015).Unsafe abortion in Kenya: a cross-sectional study of abortion complication severity and associated factors:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth201515:34https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-015-0459-6
[4]. Erick KiprotichYegon et al. (2016) Understanding abortion-related stigma and incidence of unsafe abortion: experiences from community members in Machakos and Trans Nzoia counties Kenya:The Pan African Medical Journal. 2016;24:258. doi:10.11604/pamj.2016.24.258.7567Received: 21/07/2015 - Accepted: 15/07/2016 - Published: 20/07/2016
[5]. Rasch V, Sorensen P H, Wang A R, Tibazarwa F and Jäger A (2015). Unsafe abortion in rural Tanzania – the use of traditional medicine from a patient and a provider perspectiveJOURNAL OF BMC pregnancy and child birth 2015MC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2014; 14: 419. Published online 2014 Dec 19. doi: 10.1186/s12884-014-0419-6PMCID: PMC4279892PMID: 25524498..

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Selenium Level And Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Of HIV Patients In Yenagoa, Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Brown Holy || Ben-Chioma || Adline Erima || Osakwe Ebiye
	:	10.9790/1959-0705100612

Abstract: In humans, low CD4 count, chronic kidney failure and HIV infection are common incidence in Nigeria; however, selenium deficiency is not commonly prevalent across the country due to its variations in soil contents in the different geographical areas. A cross-sectional assessment of serum selenium level, CD4 count and eGFR status of HIV positive treatment naïve and HIV infected people on ART were done. Individuals on ART and treatment naïve were recruited. Subjects with diabetes mellitus, hypertension and age less than 18 and older than 60 years were excluded. Serum creatinine levels were determined to calculate the eGFR using Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation (CKD-EPI). Height and weight were measured to calculate the BMI and serum selenium and CD4 counts determined. There was significant negative correlation between eGFR status and......

 

Keywords: Selenium, CD4 Cell, eGFR, human Immunodeficiency virus and antiretroviral therapy

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Motivational Interviewing- Based Intervention on Medication Attitude and Adherence in Patients with Mental Illness
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Amal Alhossainy Ramadan || Abeer T. Taha || Madbouly N || Ahmed Ibrahim Albasosi
	:	10.9790/1959-0705101324

Abstract: Background: Nonadherence to psychotropic medications is highly prevalent in patients with mental illness and associated with increased readmission rates, significant emotional, social and financial burden to patients, families and society. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a directive, patient centered approach aims to help patients explore their ambivalence and motivate them to change behavior. Aim: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of motivational interviewing – based intervention on medication attitude and adherence in patients with mental illness. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Total of 33 female patients were recruited from in- patient at Psychiatric...........

 

Keywords: motivational interviewing, medication adherence, attitude towards medication, health education, psychotropic medications.

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[3]. Ghaffari-Nejad A.; Mashayekhi A.; Mazhari S.; Ghayoumi A. (2015). Factors associated with drug non-adherence after discharge among patients with mood disorders hospitalized in shahid beheshti hospital in kerman: a prospective study. Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 17(4) 1-4.
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[5]. Güliz D, Nergiz M, Turgut H, Kelleci M and Semiz M. (2015). Perspectives on reasons of medication nonadherence in psychiatric patients. Patient Preference and Adherence. 9 87–93.3..

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Experience of Liver Cirrhosis Patients with Ascites in Diet Management
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Chiyar Edison
	:	10.9790/1959-0705102526

Abstract: Ascites is a common complication in patients with liver cirrhosis that can lead to poor prognosis. Beside medical intervention, diet program has a pivotal role in ascites treatment. This study aimed to explore the experience of liver cirrhosis patients with ascites, precisely when they attempted to follow diet program. In depth interview was conducted in this qualitative study which involved seven outpatients with ascites. This approach resulted in three themes through data analysis: (1) the presence of motivation affecting adherence; (2) the family involvement; (3) dietary behavioral change. This can be concluded that motivation and family member support are considered as contributing factor of dietary adherence. Also, further study is recommended to explore sodium restriction adherence in behavioral change.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Influence of Different Shoe Heel Heights on Dynamic Balance in Different Age Groups of Females
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Mohamed H. El Gendy || Rabab A. Mohamed || Mahitab M. Gamal
	:	10.9790/1959-0705102733

Abstract: Many women wear high heeled shoes (HHS) on a daily basis to increase the femininity. Wearing HHS increases the height of the center of gravity and takes the line of gravity away from the center of the base of support. This may result in the loss of body balance. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different shoe heel heights on dynamic balance in different age groups of females. Methods:Repeated measure design was conducted. Sixty female subjects aged from 16 to 45 years were assigned according to their ages into three equal groups: Group (A) consisted of 20 female subjects; their ages ranged from 16 to 20 years with..........

 

Keywords: Heel heights, Balance, Age groups.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Effects of Thyroid Hormones on The Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women
Country	:	Turkey
Authors	:	SenaDilek Aksoy || HediyeArslan Ozkan || Mustafa Yildiz
	:	10.9790/1959-0705103439

Abstract: Objectives: Osteoporosis has become an important public health problem that has to be assessed in parallel with the prolonged life expectancy in recent years. Management of bone health condition and prevention of fractures requires evaluation of the risk factors for osteoporosis, especially thyroid functions, in postmenopausal women. The study was conducted to determine the effects of bone mineral density (BMD) on changes in thyroid function in postmenopausal women. Methods: The study sample included a total of 240 postmenopausal women. Data were collected using thyroid hormone results and BMD measurement results.........

 

Keywords: Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal, Thyroid Hormones, Bone Mineral Density (BMD).

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Knowledge Of Mental Health And Mental Illnesses Among Community Members In Bungoma County, Kenya
Country	:	Kenya
Authors	:	Jane Munika || Dr Ruth Simiyu || Dr. Donald Kokonya
	:	10.9790/1959-0705104048

Abstract: Objective. The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge of mental health and mental illness by the community in Bungoma county Kenya. Design. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study and Quantitative methods were adopted. Setting. The study was carried out in Bungoma County Sample. Five Sub-Counties in Bungoma County were purposively sampled to increase the representation. The household's heads were sampled by stratified sampling; the researcher divided the population into strata and drew a predetermined number using simple random sampling (n = 396) Analysis. Data wasanalyzed through descriptive statistics, chi-square test of independence and logistic regression. Main outcome measures. Knowledge of mental health and mental......

 

Keywords: Mental health, Mental illness, Knowledge of mental illness, public knowledge, sensitization, stigma, myths about mental illness..

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Traumatic Stress Symptomatology among Emergency Medical Technician
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Rawia Ahmed Abd El-fadeel, M.Sc. || Somaya Elsayed Abou-Abdou, Ph.D.
	:	10.9790/1959-0705104958

Abstract: Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are members of a discipline that forms a unique part of the emergency services. As pre-hospital providers they are constantly and increasingly facing with heavy stressors and obstacles that are physically, mentally and emotionally tiring, and placing them at the risk of developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Aim of the study: to Assess traumatic stress symptomatology among emergency medical technicians. Methodology: Setting: This study was conducted in all of thirty-seven ambulance centers which cover the geographical division of Ismailia Governorate. Subject: All available emergency medical techniciasssssns in previously mentioned sitting, (210) emergency medical technician was included......

 

Keywords: "EMTs, PTSS, PTSD, IES-R"

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Health Behavior Education on Quality of Sleep amongPregnant Women
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	HananFawzyElsayed Ali || Amal Fatthy Mohamed Ahmed || SafaaAbdelazem Osman
	:	10.9790/1959-0705105972

Abstract: Background: Pregnancy has special conditions that can affect sleep pattern. About two third of pregnant women have abnormal sleep pattern which can cause disorders during pregnancy, labor, and after delivery for the mother and fetus. Aim:The aim of the study was to evaluateeffect of health behavior education on quality of Sleep among Pregnant Women.Design: An intervention (quasi-experimental) study design was used Sample: A purposive sample of eighty pregnantwomen attending at antenatal clinic at Elshik-Zaied Hospital. Tools:Data were collected through two tools: A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index to assess women's quality of sleep during pregnancy, in addition to, supportive material (Arabic educational booklet).........

 

Keywords: Health Behavior Education, Quality of Sleep, and Pregnant Women

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Experienced Midwife Concept Paper
Country	:	Zimbabwe
Authors	:	Kumbirai Dhlakama || Christine Mary Kasu || Gladys Mugadza || Clara Haruzivishe || Abigail Kapfunde
	:	10.9790/1959-0705107380

Abstract: Experienced midwife is a term not well defined in midwifery practice. The term is often used in nursing and midwifery practice.The concept analysis was done to describe and clarify the concept of experienced midwife. The concept of experienced midwife was done using the eight steps of Walker and Avant's strategic method. Initially nineteen articles were reviewed in the month of July 2018. Ten articles were dropped due to failure to get relevant information. Nine articles were finally reviewed for analysis of theconcept. The researcher did not come across journal articles describing the concept of experienced midwife. The main antecedents of experienced midwife...........

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Ginger on Relieving Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Asmaa Morgan Farahat Khatap || Dr. Aziza Ahmed Attia || Dr. Inas Mohamed Abd Allah || Dr. Eman Ahmed Fouad Kishk
	:	10.9790/1959-0705108192

Abstract: Background, Nausea and vomiting affect 50-90% of women in the first trimester of pregnancy. Ginger is one of non-pharmacologic methods can help women to copes with these symptoms of pregnancy. Aim of the study, was to evaluate the effect of using ginger on relieving nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Design, a quasi-experimental design was adopted. Setting, MCH centers of Hai el-Salam and AL Shohadaa in Ismailia city. Sample, convenient sample of 80 pregnant women fulfilled the selection criteria were divided into2 groups Ginger group and standard medical treatment (control group). Tools of data collection, three tools were used; Structured Interview questionnaire, Visual Analogue Scale and Rhodes Index Scale........

 

Keywords: Ginger, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

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