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

Abstract: The value of women's health is paramount in societies due to the productive roles they undertake. About 580,000 women of reproductive age die each year from complications arising from pregnancy worldwide.The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge of women towards focused antenatal care services, determine their perception towards focused antenatal care services; determine the level of practice of focused antenatal care and identify factors influencing the utilization of Focused antenatal care services.Non-experimental design using descriptive method was used to get information on the utilization of focused antenatal care services among women of reproductive age attending Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Ibadan........

Keywords: Utilization, Focused antenatal care, practice, reproductive age women, services.

[1]. Akowuah, J.A; Baffour, P.A; &Dadson, A.V.(2018). Determinants of antenatal health care utilization by pregnant women in third trimester in peri-urban Ghana. Journal of Tropical medicine. Volume 2018, Article ID 1673517, p 8.https// doi./org/i0.1155/2018/1673517.accessed on 6/7/19.
[2]. Akpor,O.A; Okanlawon, F.A; &Fatile E.O.(2016).Women and provider's perception, attitude and satisfaction with focused antenatal care in ondo state, Nigeria. International journal of tropical disease and health. 19(3).pp 1-12.Retrieved from DOI: 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27673 accessed on 6/7/2019.
[3]. Ali, S.A; Dero,A.A; Ali,S.A; & Ali, G.B.(2018). Factors affecting the utilization of antenatal care among pregnant women: A Literature review. Journal of pregnancy and Neonatal medicine. 2(2), 41-45. Retrieved from www.alliedacademics.org.accessed on 6/7/2019.
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[5]. Chorongo,D; Okanda,F.M; Kariuki, E.J; Mulewa, E; Ibanda,F; Muhula,S; Muga, R. (2016). Factors influencing the utilization of focused antenatal care services in malindi and Magarini sub countries of Kilifi country, Kenya. The pan African Medical Journal, 25(4), 14.Retrieved from www.panafrican- med- journal.com.Accessed on 14/6/2019.

Abstract: Introduction: In India obesity and overweight is increasing among urban adolescent. Both under and over nutrition is grappling the country at faster rate. Objectives: 1) To assess the prevalence of obesity among adolescents. 2) To evaluate the effectiveness of awareness programme on "prevention and control of obesity" based on knowledge and attitude of adolescents. Methodology: The research approach adopted for the study was survey for phase I and evaluative pre- experimental for phase II. The Research design used was descriptive survey for phase I and pre-experimental one group pre test post test design for phase II. Analysis and interpretation: majority i.e. 65 % of the adolescents had healthy weight and 4 % were underweight, followed by 21% of adolescents were overweight where as only.........

Key words: Obesity, adolescents, structured teaching programme

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Abstract: Background: Incivility is a multidimensional and growing behavior; it is one of the serious challenges of learning environments. Thus, failing to identify contributing factors and managing students' incivility behaviors would eventually produce employees with uncivil behaviors. Aim of the study: To determine the relationship between factors associated with incivility behaviors, coping strategies and level of engagement among post graduate nursing students. Subjects &Methods: Research design: A descriptive correlational research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing -Zagazig University, Egypt. Subjects: 107 post graduate nursing students. Tools: three tools were used for data collection: First:The Incivility in Nursing Education Tool, Second: Ways of Coping (Revised) Questionnaire, and Third: The Community College Survey of Student Engagement Tool......

Key Word: Coping Strategies, Engagement, Incivility Behaviors.

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Abstract: Background:Different birthing positions categorized as upright and supine have been utilized during birthing processes. Contemporary midwives mainly use supine positions despite the more effective delivery outcomes associated with upright positions. This may be attributed to inadequate knowledge of midwives on different birthing positions. This study seeks to assess the knowledge of birthing positions among midwives in tertiary hospitals in Ogun state. Materials and Methods: A quantitative descriptive design was used in the study. Quantitative data were obtained with a structured questionnaire among 119 midwives; all working in the obstetric departments of three tertiary institutions in Ogun State. Data were thereafter processed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Three research.......

Keywords: Birthing positions, Knowledge, Midwives, Utilization.

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Abstract: Introduction : La granulomatose avec polyangéïte (GPA), est une vascularite systémique nécrosante des vaisseaux de petit calibre. La présence d'anticorps cytoplasmiques anti-neutrophiles (ANCA) de type cytoplasmique et de spécificité anti-protéinase 3 est très fréquente (> 90 %). L'atteinte rénale est inconstante peut se manifester par une glomérulonéphrite rapidement progressive (GNRP). La néphrite tubulo-interstitielle aiguë (NTIA) est une cause fréquente de l'insuffisance rénale aiguë. Il y a eu plusieurs rapports concernant l'association d'une néphrite interstitielle aiguë avec une sérologie à ANCA positive; la plupart étaient associés à des médicaments......

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Abstract: Background: Self care practices for preventive measures of herpes zoster are very critical subject to prevent the disease transmission and improve the patient's health status. Aim: assess the self care practices for preventive measures of herpes zoster among patients and their caregivers. Design: Descriptive research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at dermatology outpatient clinics in Elsayda Zainab in Egypt. Subjects: this study was carried on (200) herpes zoster patients and (200) of their caregivers .Tools: two tools was used in this study, Structural interviewing questionnaire, consist three parts. Assess patients and their caregivers' demographic characteristics, assess patients and their caregivers' knowledge regarding herpes zoster. Assess patients and their caregivers reported self care practices regarding preventive measures to prevent heaps zoster. 2) Observation check list to assess home environment. Results: This study results revealed that 50% of studied patients had correct....

Key words: self care, preventive measures, herpes zoster, caregivers

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Abstract: Background: Depression has been viewed as a heterogeneous condition, with differences in phenomenological and psychopathological aspects with respect to age, sex and other socio-demographic variables. Possible reasons for differential presentations may be age or sex related biological factors; also psychological and socio-cultural factors. Many studies have been conducted throughout world to determine and delineate these factors, with variable results. Materials and Methods: A total of 96 patients (39 males and 57 females) diagnosed as Depressive episode (uni-polar major depression) according to the ICD-10 criteria, were administered Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D17). Various phenomenological.....

Key Word: Depression; Symptoms; Age; Sex; HAM-D17.

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