iosr-JNHS   Volume-9 ~ Issue-1 ~ Jan - Feb. 2020

Abstract: The knowledge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) status of an individual is critical in the prevention and treatment of the virus. The objective of this study was to assess the senior secondary school students' knowledge of HIV/AIDs in the Oredo LGA, of Edo State, Nigeria. It was a cross-sectional descriptive study involving pre-tested questionnaire where a multi stage sampling procedure was used. The raw data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. A total of 394 students with mean age 15 ± 1.5 years (range 13-18years) selected from four secondary schools. The result revealed that majority 374 (94.9%) of the respondents were aware of HIV infection and the major source of information on HIV/AIDS was from school (50.0%) while the least common source of information was bills/posters (0.5%). More than half of them 231 (58.6%) demonstrated high level of knowledge of HIV. It was revealed that knowledge increases with increasing age (P= 0.001) and among students who attend girls-only schools (P = 0.047*). In conclusion, awareness and knowledge of HIV is high but some misconceptions abound. Therefore, more knowledge driven academic programmes is recommended.

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Abstract: Background: Violence against women is a global phenomenon. WHO reported a 35% global prevalence of domestic violence. Most of it is perpetrated by an intimate partner.In Patriarchalsocieties,domestic configuration issuchthat males are unquestionable leaders and violence withinthe home isprivate and acceptable. The predisposingfactors to violence are illiteracy, poverty, child abuse,earlymarriages,gender discrimination, and alcohol/ substance abuse. Most of the women in Pakistan are poor, pregnant and powerless.However,womenwho are educated and empowered as financialcontributors to the family as midwives are alsosubjected to violence. Gender-based violence isprevalent in all strata as being XX makeuppredisposes to it. Sincethere are very few studies on educated and empoweredwomenas victims of domestic violence (DV),thisstudy looks at prevalence in midwives. The objectives of the study are to estimate the frequency, to explore the....

Key Words: Domestic Violence, midwives, verbal abuse, intimate partner

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Abstract: Back ground: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease leading to progressivedestruction and deformity of joint causingdifferent degrees of daily activitieslimitations. Exercise is a key component of non-pharmacological management, helps patients to maintain mobility and function. The current studyaimed to evaluate the change of rheumatoid arthritis patients' perception toward exercise and physical activity level. A quasi-experimental research design was used. Subjects: the sample consists of 100 rheumatoid arthritis patientsalong 6 months.Tools:Two tools were used for data collection;patient health relevant information sheet,it includes two main parts (1) Patient s.........

Keywords: exercise, perception, physical activity level, rheumatoid arthritis.

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Abstract: Vomiting nausea is one of the side effects of cytostatics and is often found in patients receiving chemotherapy. Vomiting nausea felt by patients receiving chemotherapy causes discomfort and can even affect the quality of life of patients. Acupressure is one way to treat vomiting nausea in patients receiving chemotherapy. Data collection was carried out using assessment questionnaires developed by Ahmad and Alafafsheh (2016) based on the rhodes index for nausea, vomiting and retching (INVR) instruments. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a total of 70 respondents consisting of 35 control groups and 35 intervention groups selected by simple random sampling technique. Statistical analysis using the wilcoxon signed rank test showed that there were differences to vomiting nausea in the control group and the intervention group (p = 0.064; p = 0.000) and the.....

Keywords: Acupressure, Vomiting, Nausea

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Abstract: Invitro Fertilization Technique is one of the greatest successful forms of assisted reproductive technologies today that can help infertile couple to get an integrated family. Fertility nurses play important role in caring of patients undergoing invitro fertilization (IVF). Most of them lack knowledge and skills in the area of embryology and genetic counseling of IVF partners. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of instructional guideline on nurses' knowledge and attitude regarding invetro fertilization. Subjects and methods: A quasi experimental research design was used to conduct this study. The study was carried out at one university hospital (Tanta University Educational Hospital) and three private fertility centers (Fertility Egyptian Consultants Center in Tanta city, Koreat Eain for Fertility and Helm Elomoma Center in El-Mehall El-kopra) affiliated to El-Gharbia.......

Keywords: Instructional Guideline, Knowledge, Attitude, Invitro Fertilization

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Abstract: Background: Early mobilization in postoperative period is the key to get rapid and maximum muscle function and restoration of mother's health. Ambulation helps to decrease most of the complications by ensuring good blood circulation, promoting gastric motility, enhancing respiration, improving the physical strength. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of early progressive bed exercise and movement on recovery after caesarean section. Design: A quasi – experimental was used. Sample type: A purposive sampling was applied. Setting: The study was carried out at Post-Natal Unit in Mansoura University Hospital on 100 mothers after cesarean section. Tools: A Structured Interviewing Questionnaire, pain assessment scale and structured nursing assessment sheet. Results: The average scores of post-operative pain were significantly reduced post-intervention (8.48 ± 1.05, 7.52 ± 1.54) at (P=0.001). Also, there were a significant difference between both groups regard to the duration....

Keywords: Bed exercise, Cesarean section, Early movement, Recovery.

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Abstract: Background: Constipation is a common intestinal complaint among elderly andhas a significant effecton their quality of life (QOL). Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of health educational program about constipation on elderlyQOL.Design: A quasi-experimental design was used with a pre-postevaluationin carrying out the study. Setting:the study carried out at Geriatric Social Club at Ismailia city and chronic diseases clinic in Suez Canal University Hospitals.Sample: A convenience sample of elderly people (male and females) who are self-independent. Tools of data collection: three tools used, tool I: Structuredinterview consisted of demographicdata and self-care managements of constipations. Tool II: World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire- Brief (WHOQOL-BREF), Both tools were used for evaluation, pre and post intervention. Tool III:Educational program on constipation....

Key words: Elderly; Constipation; quality of life

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