iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-6 ~ Nov-Dec 2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of effleurage on Pain Severity and Duration of labor among laboring Women
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Authors	:	MervatGaberZaghloul || AfafAbdallah Mohamed Mossad
	:	10.9790/1959-0706020109

Abstract: Background complementary and alternative measures for managing labor pain have become more popular in developed and developing countries. One of them is effleurage, it is manipulation applied on the soft tissue to improve general well-being and reduce the labor pain. Aim of this study, is to assess the effect of effleurage on severity of labor pain and duration of labor. Design, quasi- experimental design was used to the current research. Setting, The study was conducted at Ismailia University Hospital, Tools, three tools were used for data collection; maternal interviewing schedule, visual analogues scale (VAS), and maternal evaluation sheet (Partograph). Procedure, apply effleurage for 30 minutes (massage on the abdomen during contraction as circular movement to minimized........

 

Key words: labor, effleurage, severity, duration, pain

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Knowledge, Attitudes and Needs of Individuals Attending Premarital Care at Ismailia City
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Rehab Sabry Fawzy || Inas Mohamed Abd-Allah || Mervat El-Shahat Ibrahim
	:	10.9790/1959-0706021020

Abstract: Background: Premarital care is considered a step toward saving the society and allowing people to enjoy life. Aim of this study: this study aimed to identify knowledge, attitude and needs of individuals attending premarital care at Ismailia city. Design: descriptive design was utilized in this study. Study sample: convenient sample of 320 individuals selected from maternal and child health centers that provide premarital care at Ismailia city. Tool of data collection: self administering questionnaire included questions about individual's knowledge and attitude towards premarital care in addition to questions about individuals' needs regarding premarital care. Results: - less than.........

 

Keywords:premarital care, knowledge, attitude and needs

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[2]. Alghamdi, A. M., Alqadheb, A. F., Alzahrani, A. M., Aldhahri, A. S., & Alsharif, Z. M. (2016). Knowledge of premarital screening among male university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 5(4), 735-742.
[3]. Khalesi, Z. B., & Simbar, M. (2017). Challenges of Premarital Education Program in Iran. Journal of Holistic Nursing And Midwifery, 27(1), 9-18.
[4]. Moodi, M., Miri, M.-R., & Sharifirad, G. R. (2013). The effect of instruction on knowledge and attitude of couples attending pre-marriage counseling classes. Journal of education and health promotion, 2.
[5]. Farahat, T. M., Shaheen, H. M. E., Mohamed, H. M., & Mohaseb, M. M. M. (2014). Knowledge and attitude of students in Menoufia University, Shebin Elkom city toward premarital care in 2012. Menoufia Medical Journal, 27(2), 347.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Relation between Nurses' Workload and Patients' Safety in Surgical and Neurological Intensive Care Units
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Samar Faltas Marzouk Faltas || Kamelia Fouad Abd-Allah
	:	10.9790/1959-0706022133

Abstract: Patient safety is one of the most important indicators of quality in healthcare; sustainable nursing workloads improve the quality of healthcare institutions. Patient safety is about applying best practices, to achieve positive health outcomes, and avoiding unsafe acts so as to reduce mortality and morbidity for the nurses, patient safety is a fundamental part of their job. Aim: The aim of the study was to a) Measure nurses' workload in surgical and neurological ICUs, b) Identify factors increasing nurses' workload in surgical and neurological ICU, c) Identify patients' safety in surgical and neurological ICUs and d) to evaluate the relation between nurses' workload and patients' safety in surgical and neurological ICUs. Study design: a descriptive correlation design was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. Sample: the sample consisted of the total number of all admitted patients in a period of three months; 112 patients...........

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Assessment of Nutritional Status of Cancer Patients in National Institute of Cancer Research Hospital (Nicrh), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Country	:	Bangladesh
Authors	:	Enamul Kabir || Mosammat Sadia Akther Sathi || Tanvir Ahmad || Mosammat Ratna Moni || Md. Sohel Rana
	:	10.9790/1959-0706023443

Abstract: The present study intended to evaluate the nutritional status of Cancer patients undergoing therapeutic treatment and associated complications as well as quality of life outcomes. Weight loss and malnutrition are common among cancer patients, these two factors greatly affecting survival and quality of life during treatment. Since cancer is becoming increasingly common in the Bangladesh and nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment in order to provide better treatment measure, it is important to assess nutritional status. This study conducted from November 2016 to January 2017 to assess the nutritional status of one hundred and six randomly selected cancer patients in National Institute of cancer Research Hospital (NICRH), Dhaka. The assessment carried..........

 

Keywords: Nutritional status; Cancer patients; NICRH

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[2]. Geirsdóttir, Ó.G. and Thorsdottir, I., 2008. Nutritional status of cancer patients in chemotherapy; dietary intake, nitrogen balance and screening. Food & nutrition research, 52.

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[4]. Nho, J.H., Kim, S.R. and Kwon, Y.S., 2014. Depression and appetite: predictors of malnutrition in gynecologic cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer, 22(11), pp.3081-3088.

[5]. Barthelemy, N., Streel, S., Donneau, A.F., Coucke, P., Albert, A. and Guillaume, M., 2014. Screening for malnutrition in lung cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Supportive Care in Cancer, 22(6), pp.1531-1536..

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Umbilical Catheter Fixation UsingTegaderm versus Hydrocolloid Dressing and Safe Removal on Abdominal Skin Condition among Preterm Neonates
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Omnia G.Waziry || Zouhor I. Rashwan
	:	10.9790/1959-0706024455

Abstract: Umbilical catheterization(UC) is one of the most frequent procedures that are performed in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Fixating such catheters on the abdominal skin of the preterm neonates usually is associated with skin damages. Usingspecial types of dressings such as Tegadermor hydrocolloid dressing as skin barrier in addition to following a safe technique in removing the adhesive materials used in umbilical cord fixation are the cornerstones in protecting the preterm neonates' skin. Objective: The aim of this study was toidentify the effect of umbilical catheter fixation using Tegaderm versus Hydrocolloid dressing and safe removal on abdominal skin condition among preterm neonates. Research Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Maternity University Hospital at El–Shatby.........

 

Keywords: Preterm neonates, Tegaderm, hydrocolloid dressing, Duoderm, abdominal skin damage..

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Prevalence of AnaemiaAmong Under Five Children Seen At A Government Children Hospital In Ibadan, Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Adenike A.O Olaniyi || Kayode O. Osungbade
	:	10.9790/1959-0706025662

Abstract: Anaemia is a significant public health problem globally. It contributes significantly to child morbidity and mortality. However, prevalence of anaemia among under-five children is high, especially in developing countries including Nigeria. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence of anaemia among under five children seen at a children hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria. A case-control study was conducted among children at Oni Memorial Children Hospital. One hundred and seventy-five children were consecutively enrolled into each of the study and control groups. Data were collected from caregivers, anthropometric measurements of the children were taken and compared.......

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Impact of a package of lifestyle interventions in reducing stress and increasing physical activity index among school children
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Kavya Kriti Kaul || Dr. (Mrs.) Himanshu
	:	10.9790/1959-0706026378

Abstract: Objectives: The present study assessed the impact of a package of lifestyle interventions in reducing stress and increasing physical activity index among school children in two Government and three private schools of Chandigarh, India. Design and methods: This was case control study (intervention study) at class level. Analysis of data was by Chi-square test. Results: The high proportion of school children did vigorous activity (41%), (56.4%) and moderate activity (42%), (56.9%); vigorous sports (68.7%), (57.2%) and moderate sports (58.7%), (53.5%); travelling activity (51.9%), (45.4%); and yoga activity (71.5%), (60.5%) for more than 4 days and 1-2 hours daily in a week respectively. The (98.8%) did not smoke tobacco and consume alcohol; (74.8%) ate fruits and vegetables for more than.......

 

Keywords: Alcohol and tobacco, Fruits and vegetables, Hypertension and diabetes, Intervention, School children

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Cryotherapy versus Heifer Technique on Pain Intensity among Adult Patients Receiving Intramuscular Injection.
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Rasha Hafez Ramadan || Hanan Mohamed Soliman || Walaa Nasreldin Othman
	:	10.9790/1959-0706027995

Abstract: Intramuscular injection (IMI) is most frequently used but causing painful experience for many individuals. patients are experiencing repeated injection which let them escape, sometimes faint, to keep away from visiting the doctor, or even refuse essential treatments. Aim of the study :-To evaluate the effect of cryotherapy versus heifer skin tapping technique on pain intensity among adult patients receiving intramuscular injection. Methods:- Quasi –experimental time-series was used in the current study. The study was conducted in medical departments at Mansoura University Hospital. Total number of (100) participants were recruited for the purpose of the current study, using power analysis that correspond inclusion criteria. Structured interview questionnaire tool was used to collect.........

 

Keywords: Cryotherapy , Heifer technique , Intramuscular Injection, Pain

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