iosr-JNHS   Volume-8 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep-Oct 2019

Abstract: Menstruation is a natural process that requires crucial attention. However, it has been given little consideration especially amongst working women. Menstruation has been clouded with illogical ideologies, thus few structures have been put in place to maintain hygienic and proper menstrual health management (MHM) at workplaces. This study focused on investigating the challenges faced by working women during menstruation and how these challenges affect productivity at work.This research was carried out in Bolgatanga, the Upper East regional capital, Ghana. Data were collected by administering questionnaires to respondents in various workplaces in the area of study. Illiterate respondents completed the questionnaire with the help of interpreters. The questionnaires were validated by checking for consistency, accuracy and completeness to detect and eliminate errors......

Keywords: Menstrual, Health, Working Women, Formal and Informal Sectors

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Abstract: Nurses have a crucial role in any disaster situation and must respond effectively to fulfil their responsibilities. The aim of this study is to explore the factors that contribute and hinder nurses‟ effective responses during the flood in the East Coast region of Malaysia. An exploratory qualitative design was used in this study. Seven nurses from two hospitals were included in the semi-structured interviews who were chosen by purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Four major themes emerged including accessibility of resources, knowledge about flood disaster management, support system, and willingness to participate in disaster management. As a result, there is a need to conduct flood disaster management training to prevent the possible factors that may contribute to the ineffective nursing role during flood disaster in Malaysia.

Keywords: flood disaster, influencing factors, nurses, responses

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Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES :Unwanted pregnancy is a pregnancy that is not desired by one or both biologic parents. In order to prevent occurrence of unwanted pregnancies women need education and motivation regarding family planning methods.The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme with regard to knowledge on prevention of unwanted pregnancies among selected reproductive group women (19-45 years) at Chinakakani, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. METHODS: Quantitative non-experimental research approachand one group pre-test and post-test design was used. 60 subjects were selected by....

Keywords:Assess knowledge, reproductive group women, prevention of unwanted pregnancies and family planning methods.

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Abstract: It has been documented that the elderly are more prone to psychological problems and depression is the commonest of the geriatric psychiatric disorders. Ageing in human refers to multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. fast change in the hallmark of present day lifestyle. Old age as such cannot be identified with ill health or disability, although advancing age tends to bring increased health problems. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of depression among elderly. Materials & methods: Descriptive design was used. The sample for the study was n=50. Elderly in selected old age home at Chandigarh were selected by using Non probability convenient sampling technique. A modified Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) was used......

Keywords: Depression, elderly, Old age home, Health education pamphlets.

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Abstract: Background: An estimated, in 2017, 295000 maternal deaths occurred during the pregnancy, delivery and post delivery period and 94% of these deaths happened in low income countries. Antepartum is a vital period, where the pregnant mother need extra care. Due to deficiency of maternity care, during maternity period, a mother may infrequently be fallen in threatening situation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of maternal and child health professionals on antenatal care at a sub-district level Health Centers in Bangladesh. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out at Chattak in Sunamganj district located in north-eastern Bangladesh......

Keywords: Maternal and child workforces, Antenatal care, Pregnancy complication, Composite scores of knowledge, Maternal deaths

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Abstract: One of performance crucialin health care is patient safety. The research aimed to know the relationship between the functions of the head management team in the safety program implementation for patients at RSUD Cibabat Cimahi in 2018. The research employed an analyticmethodwith a cross-sectional survey. The variables related to the functions of the team head of the management and independent variables regarding the performances of the nurses in implementing the patient safety programs The total population of the implementing nurses in the admission word except ICU is 119 people. The sampling method used the probability technique with proportion a testratified random sampling with a total of 59 respondents. The univariateanalysisemployed a frequency distribution, while the bivariateanalysisused the chi-square test with the continuity correction......

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Abstract: Background: A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event resulting in serious disruption of the functioning of a community or society. To meet the goal of preparing registered nurses regarding the provision of care during disasters. Aim: assessment of nurses' awareness regarding disaster management. Material and methods: A descriptive correlational design was applied in this study on 85 staff nurses working in inpatient units at Mansoura General Hospitals. Tool of data collection: A self-administered questionnaire sheet was used to collect data of this study. Results: the nurses' awareness regarding disaster and hospital strategies to prevent occurrence of disaster need to be improved.......

Keywords: Disaster, disaster management.

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Abstract: Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of conditions that affect control of movement and posture. Gastrointestinal problems in particular have a deteriorating effect on the daily life of affected children. Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems in children with Cerebral Palsy Aim: was to determine the effect of foot reflexology on constipation in children with cerebral palsy. Settings: The study was conducted at the Outpatient Neurology Clinic at Alexandria University Childrens' Hospital and Natural Medicine and Rheumatism and Medical Rehabilitation Department at El-Shatby in Alexandria. Subjects: convenience......

Keywords: Reflexology, Constipation, Cerebral Palsy Children

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Abstract: Background: In Ethiopia, mental illness including depression is the leading non-communicable disorders in terms of burden. Despite depression is common in previous studies in some first generation Ethiopian universities, it is unknown among second generation Ethiopian universities specifically among Wollo university students. Objective:Theaim of this study was to determine the prevalence depressive disorder and its associated factors among regular undergraduate health science students of wollo university, Ethiopia, 2016. Methods:An institution based cross-sectional......

Keywords: Depression, Undergraduate, Student, Second Generation, Ethiopia, University

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Abstract: Pregnant women avoid specific foods due to several reasons. Pregnancy is viewed as a critical period in the life of women and is usually subjected to a number of food taboos as a way of safeguarding their lives and that of the unborn baby. This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of programme regarding food taboos among primi mothers at MCH, centre tirupathi. Material and Methods: pre-experimental one group pre test post test design was used. Convenient sampling method was applied to choose 60 primi mothers who are attending MCh centre tirupathi. Through interview schedule the data was collected for pre and post test. Structured teaching programme was administered within the same day of pre test after one week post test was done.......

Keywords: Effectiveness, food taboos, primi mothers

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Abstract: Aims and Objective: The Poor integration of the provision of family planning in the perinatal and / or postpartum period may contribute to the low prevalence of modern contraceptives in Democratic Republic of Congo. The Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUD) is a catch-up strategy in family planning. The objective of this study was to determine provider performance, adherence and complications related to the insertion of PPIUD.......

Keywords: Adherence, DIUPP, Complication, Katanga

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Abstract: Background: Job performance refers to nurse's activities reflects the quality of delivered care directly and indirectly concerning with health care organizations. It reflects patient care which is largely measured by patient outcomes and the achievement of organizational goals. Objective: To explore the job performance of clinical nurses at tertiary level hospital. Methods: A descriptive exploratory study was conducted using a convenient sampling technique with a total number of 104 clinical nurses in 2018......

Keywords: Job Performance, Clinical Nurses, Tertiary Level, Hospital

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Abstract: Introduction: Quality of life (QOL) is an important outcome measure when caring for cancer patients. QOL assessment among cancer patients has become necessary as a result of long term survival of the patients due to the modern methods of cancer screening and treatment. Objectives:1) Assess the quality of life among the gynaecological oncology patients. 2) Assess correlation between demographic data with their selected disease and QOL scores.3)Develop and distribute information booklet for gynaecological oncology patients.....

Keywords: Quality of life , gynecological oncology, WHOQOL-BREF.

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