iosr-JNHS   Volume-9 ~ Issue-3 ~ May - Jun. 2020

Abstract: The present cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal tract enteric opportunistic parasitic infections in human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) patients with or without diarrhoea in Limbe (Cameroon) and its environs. Parasitic infections of the intestinal tract are a major cause of disease in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), particularly in the tropics. Diarrhoea is also a common complaint among patients in the tropics and specific pathogens are being identified in more than half of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) patients. These among others include: Cryptosporidium parvum, Isospora belli, Microsporidium spp....

Key words: Gastrointestinal tract, Opportunistic, Enteric parasites, HIV/AIDS, Limbe-Cameroon.

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Abstract: Background:Diabetes is one of the most common endocrine diseases in the world which is causing many health problem. Self-care behavior of diabetes mellitus is an essential part for controlling the disease which results in a better state of health and improvement of quality of life. The aim of this study was to explore the self-care behaviors among type 2 DM patient in Bangladesh. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted among 120 hospitalized type 2 DM patients in Dhaka Medical College Hospital and Kurmitola General Hospital, Dhaka. The study participants were selected conveniently. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as independent t-test, One way ANOVA and Pearson correlation. Results: The mean age of the sample was 54.38 (SD=.......

Key Word: Diabetes mellitus, Type 2, Self-Care Behavior, Self-Care Practice

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Abstract: Urogenital atrophy of menopause, a new term for a condition more renowned asatrophic vaginitis, is a hypoestrogenic condition with external genital, urological andsexual implications that affects >50% of postmenopausal women.Aim of the current study to was to evaluate the midlife women complaints regards urogenital atrophyby usinga quasi- experimental designon convenience sample of300 women at eight colleges selected randomly from Sohag University. Tools for data collection: Four tools were used for data collection, tool I for Socio-demographic characteristics Tool II: to collect data related to presence of vulvovaginal symptoms.Tool III:to collect data related to presence of urogenital symptoms.Tool IV: Knowledge assessment tool pre/post educational intervention......

Key word: Midlife women, urogenital atrophy

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Abstract: The ongoing outbreak of COVID 19 that began in Wuhan, China, became an emergency of International concern when thousands of people were infected around the world. During this period the World Health Organization issued a global alert about COVID 19. COVID 19 has been described as a rapidly progressive, sometimes fatal pneumonia with high case fatality rate requiring intensive care. This study, reports a case of COVID 19 Pneumonia and the role of nursing care involved in the care of patient. It highlights the importance of considering vigilant assessment and monitoring of patients with COVID 19. The purpose of this paper is to share our experience in caring for critically ill patients with COVID 19 in the intensive care unit to nurses globally in order to reduce COVID 19 morbidity and mortality as well as to protect nurses and other healthcare workers from this disease that is so far threatening the community at large

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Abstract: Background: Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is a public health problem that tends to take dimensions of epidemic and has serious impact on self-esteem, body image and quality of children's life. Hemodialysis is the most common treatment modality for end-stage renal disease. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a nursing intervention program on self-esteem, body image and quality of life of Children undergoing Hemodialysis. A quasi-experimental design was used to conduct the study at the Children Renal Dialysis Unit at Benha University Hospital which affiliated to the University of Qalubia Governorate. Subjects: A convenience sample of 30 children undergoing Hemodialysis was included in the study. Tool of Data Collection: The tool was divided into four tools: tool one: - A structured interviewing questionnaire Tool two: Rosenberg self-esteem Scale Tool three: Body Image Questionnaire......

Keywords: Self Esteem, Body Image, Quality of Life, Children, Hemodialysis

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Abstract: Background Teenagers are one of the most vulnerable group to substance abuse, as the use and abuse of substances stands as one of the major social and public health issues facing most communities around the world. A high degree of social interaction today revolves around the ceremonial use of alcohol, or in some cases recreational use of substances. This has overtime presented adolescents with a lot of social contexts where substances are abused, or used with a huge degree of social acceptance. Objective The study assessed the knowledge and perceptions of substance abuse among secondary school teenagers in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria.....

Key Words: Knowledge, Perception, Substance Abuse, Teenagers

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Abstract: Tuguegarao City and the municipality of Amulung in the coastal province of Cagayan are landlocked areas with probability of being flooded. These two towns are the frequent route of typhoons and floods. Safety and health practices including the challenges encountered before, during and after the typhoons and floods can not easily discern to determine the Cagayano's resiliency since there is no available data to show such. This study aims to explore the safety and health practices in selected local communities in Cagayan before, during and aftertyphoons and floods to come up with an analysis about Cagayano's resiliency to typhoons and floods. This case study research focuses on the experienced of individuals in the six barangays of the two towns before, during and after typhoons and floods. The data gathering was conducted during the month of June and July 2019, with a total of 42.....

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