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

Abstract: Background: Renal failure is an important non-communicable disease that affects world population including India. The prevalence of End Stage Renal Disease is rising throughout the developed and developing countries. Haemodialysis is a procedure done to manage client with end stage renal failure by using an artificial kidney to replace the excretory function of the failed kidneys Materials and Methods: This is an observational study conducted to understand the charecteristics of muscle cramps and remedial measures used among chronic kidney disease patients. The sample size was 120 samples selected by convenient sampling. Results: Among all participants maximum (39.17%) were from the age group of 41 to 50 years. With regard to sex of the patients 62.5% were males. Considering the religion maximum 85.83% were hindu religion. About the life style of the participants 61.66% were.........

Key Word: Chronic kidney disease, muscle cramps, remedial measures

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Abstract: Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem in allage groups, particularly in girls and women. Over one billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient. Aim of the current study was to assess female awareness regarding vitamin D deficiency. Design A descriptive research design. Setting: This study was conducted in the administration building at Helwan University. The studied sample was 114 subjects. Tools: One tool was used for data collection (Structured Interviewing Questionnaire); consisted of three parts; Part I: Demographic characteristics. Part II: Knowledge about vitamin D, nutrition and deficiency. Part III: Reported practices regarding sunlight exposure.....

Key words: Vitamin D, Deficiency and Female Awareness

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Abstract: Background: The Practice of prostitution is on increase in most of Nigerian Universities among female students. Such sexual practices among female students usually result to unwanted pregnancies, STI (HIV/AIDS) and substance abuse. The study aimed to determine the perceived factors influencing the practice of prostitution among female undergraduates of tertiary institutions in Owerri Municipal, Imo state. Materials and Methods: The study adopted a descriptive survey design and random sampling procedure was used to select 400 female undergraduates from two tertiary institutions in Owerri Municipal. A well structured and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The completed and collected questionnaire was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0. The results were presented in frequency tables and percentages in line with......

Key Words: Factors, poverty, peer pressure, prostitution

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Abstract: Cardiothoracic surgery is the second leading cause of mortality. Pre and post operative teaching was shown to be effective in reducing stress, pain and anxiety. The nurse needs to educate the patient pre and postoperative, and share their knowledge with other patients. Aim of the study: was to evaluate the impact of pre and postoperative education on recovery period following cardiothoracic surgery. Design: A quasi- experimental design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting the study was conducted at the cardiothoracic intensive care unit (ICU) and cardiothoracic surgery department at Mansoura University hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 100 patients was included in the study divided into study & control groups. Tool: Four main tools were used; Socio-demographic characteristics & Patient's' health history, pre/post knowledge assessment questionnaire, Pre & post-operative patients' condition observational checklist, and finally pain assessment sheet (12hrs post-operative....

Keywords: Recovery period, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pre and postoperative education.

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Abstract: Background: Self-care practices in diabetes patients are crucial to keep the illness under control and prevent complications. Effective management of diabetes will be a difficult task without adequate understanding of the existing level of practice related to diabetes self-care. Aim: this study was conducted to investigate the impact of diabetic complications awareness on patient's self- care activities. Patients and method: A Quasi-Experimental design was used. Two tools were used; I. Structured interview questionnaire: included two parts; first: Sociodemographic characteristics and medical profile, second: diabetic patient's related complications. II. Summary Diabetes Self-Care Activities Scale (SDSCA) Results: the participants mean age was 48.13 ± 8.08. Most of the sample (90.7 %) suffered from hyperglycemia. There was an improvement in almost patient's self care activities items following diabetic complications awareness. Conclusion: Based on the study.....

Keywords: Complications awareness, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic complications, SDSCA, Self-care activity.

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Abstract: Background: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that increases with age. Itimposes an important burden upon the patient's caregiver as a result of deterioration in health status of elderly patients.Aim: Determine the relationship between the caregiving burden and health status of elderly patients with Parkinson's disease. Method: Descriptive correlational research design was used in this study. This study was conducted in the neurological outpatient clinic at Mansoura University Hospital. A purposive sample of 75 elderly patients with Parkinson's disease and their family caregivers were enrolled in the study. Data was collected using; demographic and clinical data structured interview sheet, Parkinson's disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39), and zarit burden interview. Results: The mean score of patients health status was 44.34±13.14, mobility had the highest mean score (67.33±23.08) indicating a high level of problem. 60% and 28% of the studied caregivers....

Key words: Caregiving burden, Health status, Elderly patients, Parkinson's disease.

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Abstract: India has been vulnerable to natural disasters due to its geo-climatic conditions. The Union Territory of Pondicherry has a coastline of 45 km: prone to disaster and planning for the management in this area is important. Awareness is a basic tool for disaster preparedness. Hence the investigator felt the need to conduct a structured teaching programme among women on disaster management to improve their knowledge, attitude and skills.A community intervention study was done at Muthialpet with 40 women samples each in experimental and control group 30-50 years old, educated upto 10th. The immediate steps to be taken (before, during, after) first aid measures (wound dressing and lifting) for flood, earthquake and building collapse was the intervention which took 45 mins by mock drill and demonstration. Pre and post test was done for knowledge, attitude and knowledge on skill, for skill only post.......

Keywords: Disaster, flood, earthquake, building collapse, knowledge, attitude and skill

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