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

Abstract: Objective: The current study aimed to compare the effect of a lumbopelvic belt versus pelvic strengthening exercise on the level of pregnancy-related low back pain. Methods:a non-randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Antenatal Outpatient Clinic of Mansoura University Hospitals, Egypt on a purposive sample of 126 pregnant women with pregnancy-related low back pain. The control group involved 42 clients who received usual prenatal instructions. Besides usual instructions, the belt group (n=42) wore a lumbopelvic belt, while the exercise group performed a 3-steps pelvic strengthening exercise. Data were collected using an assessment sheet for demographic characteristics, Numerical Rating Scale- Pain for pain intensity, Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) to evaluate how the low back pain is affecting woman's ability in doing daily activities, while participant's adherence to wear the.....

Keywords: Pelvic support belt, pregnancy-related low back pain, maternity support garment

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Abstract: Background of The Study "Mother's milk time tested for millions of years is the best Nutrient for babies because it is "Natures perfect food".1 Woman is first and foremost a potent person when she bears a child. Many societies define her through her fertility and her body is adapted for this by its shape and functions. All changes in the mother's body during pregnancy are due to the effect of some specific Hormones. These changes enable her to nurture the fetus, prepare her body for labor, develop breast and lay down stores of Fat to provide Calories for production of breast milk during the Puerperium.2 Positioning of the baby's body is important for good attachment and successful breastfeeding. Most difficulties can be avoided altogether if good attachment and positioning are achieved at the first and early feeds. An effective sucking technique is considered......

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Abstract: Background: The burden of cancer is increasing in developing countries as people in the developing countries adopt Western lifestyles such as cigarette smoking, higher consumption of saturated fat and calorie-dense foods and reduced physical activity. It is estimated that there are 2 million cancer patients in India with 0.7 million new cases each year. Cancer is the third greatest cause of death with 0.4 million deaths per annum, and is thus a major public health problem in India. Facilities for screening and proper management of cancer patients are grossly limited in developing countries and also more than two third of cancer patients are already in advanced and incurable stage at the time of diagnosis. 1 Even though rate of cancer cases are increasing at an alarming rate, the level of awareness is remains.....

Key Word: Impact, Structured awareness programme, Cancer, Prevention, Rural population

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Abstract: Background: This study aimed to evaluate nurse's verbal communication skills in the blind patient consultation after training.MaterialsandMethods: This is an experimental study including nurses attending the Communication in Health of Nurse with a Blind Subject in the Distance Education modality in the year of 2015.The placewas organized to conduct a blind patient's nursing consultation.Data were collected through filming.Synthesis-videos were evaluated by judges, and data were analyzed through descriptive and analytical statistics.Results: Training and learning of verbal communication enabled professionals to acquire proper skills to receive the blind patient (p<0.001), and to conduct (p<0.001) and conclude (p<0.001) the nursing consultation.Performances were not satisfactory when, after speaking, they did not remain at a position directly in front of the blind subject; after they had introduced a dialogue, they did not slightly touch the arm or shoulder of the blind subject....

Key Word: Nursing; Visuallyimpaired persons; Communication; Social skills; Patient simulation.

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[2]. Pagliuca LM, Macêdo-Costa KN, Rebouças CB, Almeida PC, Sampaio AF. Validação das diretrizes gerais de comunicação do enfermeiro com o cego. RevBrasEnferm. 2014;67:715-21.
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Abstract: Background: HIV/AIDS is still one of the serious clinical and public health problems in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. HIV/AIDS is associated with sex and sexuality which is an area of norms and taboos in Nigeria. The study aimed to determine the risky sexual behaviours and practices associated with HIV/AIDS infections amongst youths in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. Materials and methods: The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design to determine risky sexual behaviours and practices associated with HIV/AIDS infections amongst youths. The survey was designed with the use of questionnaire which was administered to sample size of 2,330 participants. The collected data was entered into computer Software called Statistical Package for Social Sciences......

Key Words: HIV/AIDS, Risky, sexual behaviours and Practices

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Abstract: Background: Leadership styles have a great influence on different aspects as delegation on the teamwork. Using effective delegation by head nurse can motivate the subordinates to do more than what is being expected. Aim of the study: Was to assess the relationship between degree of delegation by head nurses and their leadership styles at Suez Canal University Hospitals. Study design: A descriptive correlation design was utilized to carry out the present study. Study setting: This study was carried out at all departments and units at Suez Canal University Hospitals. Study sample: All head nurses (n=52) working at the previous mentioned departments in addition to 245 staff nurses with at least 6 months of experience. Tools of data collection: Data were collected by using questionnaire sheets, first to determine degree of delegation by head nurses and the second to assess leadership style as perceived by staff nurses. Results: This study revealed that 65.3% of the head nurses were.....

Key words: leadership style, delegation, head nurse, staff nurse

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Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally. Many people die each year from CVDs. An estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2016, representing 31% of all global deaths. More than 75% of deaths occur in low and middle income countries (WHO, 2017). World Health Organization stated that by 2020 cardiac disease will be the number one cause of death worldwide and estimates that 25 million people per year will suffer from heart disease. Cardiac surgery is considered an effective treatment for severe forms of cardiovascular diseases that cannot be treated by medical treatment or cardiac interventions (Tung, 2012)......

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Abstract: Background: Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia survivors may suffer many complications related to their disease or chemotherapy / radiotherapy received. Theses complications might involve the growth including height and weight. Objectives: To assess weight and height in patients finished treatment of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Patients and methods: Seventy-five ALL survivors were enrolled in this study, those patients were visiting the oncology outpatient clinic of Children Welfare Teaching Hospital (CWTH) / Medical City on Thursdays' clinics as part of their scheduled visits during July, August and September 2018. For each selected case, the weight and height were measured by the researchers....

Key words: growth, height, weight, cancer, treatment.

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