iosr-JNHS   Volume-9 ~ Issue-4 ~ July - Aug. 2020

Abstract: Background:Alzheimer's disease is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by progressive and selective degeneration of neurons in the cerebral cortex and certain sub cortical structures.It is the leading cause of disability among older people, and there is no cure for it. Slightly more than half of Alzheimer's disease patients receive care at home from family and friends. Much of the burden of caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease falls on family members. Aim:The aim of this study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of care givers of elderly with Alzheimer's disease at selected hospitals of Hyderabad, Telangana. Materials and Methods:This was a descriptive study which comprises of 70 care givers of elderly with Alzheimer's disease. The researcher developed questionnaire which included four sections to collect the data. Section-I addressed the demographic characteristics of the participants.....

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Abstract: Objective: To examine the parenting stress of mothers of child with autism in Bangladesh. Methods: A descriptive study design was conducted at Autism Specialized School. Eighty mothers were recruited conveniently. Data were collected by using three structured questionnaires (1) The Demographic Data Questionnaire, (2) Childs Social Interaction & Behavior related Questionnaire, and 3) Parental Stress Index (PSI). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: The mean age of mothers was 38.14 6.41.The mean score of child's social interaction & behavior was .4033
.1790. The scale mean of parenting stress of mothers of child with autism was 3.0736 . There was a statistically significant difference between child's gender and.....

Key wards: Parenting Stress, Mothers, Children, Autism.

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Abstract: Background: The utilization of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV services stands firm against the spread of the virus to babies. On this hint, this study examined utilization prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services among expecting mothers at the Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, Zamfara State. Three hypotheses are tested in this study. Materials and methods:The cross-sectional type of descriptive research design was used in this study.The sample size was 64 participants. Researchers' self-constructed questionnaire with two sections was used to collect information at a four-point Likert-Scale.After the validation of the instrument for the data collection, 0.74 reliability coefficient was obtained, using the split-half method of reliability. The frequency counts, percentage,Chi-square, t-Test and ANOVA are used to analyze the data.All hypotheses are tested at 0.05 level of significance.......

Key Word: Utilization; Prevention;Mother-to-child transmission; HIV services; Expecting mothers

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Abstract: Sleep is a basic biological function which is essential for life.It is defined as unconsciousness from which the person can be aroused by sensory or other stimuli. Type 2 diabetic mellitus and sleep disturbance both are common health problems and detriments to each other.sleep disturbance are common individuals with diabetic2.Sleep disturbance may be due to the disease itself or due to physical complications of disease.Sleep quality and quantity are related to an augmented possibility of cardiovascular morbidity but then correspondingly with increased risk of mortality1 The objective of the study is to assess the prevalence of poor sleep quality ,to identify the predictors and to associate the predictors with poor sleep......

Keywords: Prevalence of poor sleep quality,Diabetic patients,assess, predictors

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Abstract: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability around the world. The current treatment approach for MDD is limited. Physical exercise is a suggested treatment for depression and the use of exercise as an adjunctive therapy to the usual treatment of depression has received significant attention. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate whether physical exercise as an adjunctive therapy leads to an extra reduction in depressive symptoms compared with using the usual treatments alone.An integrative review was conducted by a systematic search in Scopus and PsycINFO databases. The search yielded100articles, which were narrowed to 15 articles based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.The review found that using exercise as an adjunctive therapy to the usual treatment of depression decreased depressive symptoms more than using the usual treatment alone. It also found that this effect is not........

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Abstract: Background: Sleep problems are prevalent among older adults; therefore sleep hygiene approach used to promote healthy sleep, improve quality of sleep and keep healthy sleep habits. Aim of the study: to evaluate effect of sleep hygiene program on sleep quality, depression, anxiety and stress among resident older adults health in Port Said city. Design: A quasi-experimental with pre-posttest research design was used in the study. Setting: The study was carried in geriatric home in Port Said city. Sample: The study Sample consists of 71 older adults. Tools: Four tools were utilized in the current study........

Key Word: Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Quality, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Older Adults

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Abstract: Background:Osteoarthritis is one of the major causes of impaired function that reduce quality of life. More than 50% of people over 65 years of age have evidence of osteoarthritis .Although exercise is recommended for anyone, osteoarthritis exercises are intended to maintain and build muscle strength without aggravating the body in those suffering from the disease..Researcher conducted A study to" Evaluate the effectiveness of Isometric exercise on pain perception and anxiety among old age people with knee osteoarthritis at selected old age homes of Udaipur,. District, Rajasthan" Materials and methods:It included the Quantitative....

Key Words: Evaluate, Effectiveness, Isometric exercise, Pain perception, Anxiety,Knee osteoarthritis..

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Abstract: Background: Nowadays, healthcare organizations consider delegation as a critical issue for achievement of job empowerment and loyalty. Aim: To assess nurses' perception regarding nurse managers' delegation skills and its relation to their job empowerment and loyalty Design: Descriptive correlational design was utilized. Setting: Study was conducted at New Kaser El-Aini Teaching Hospital. Subjects: Convenient sample of staff nurses (118) who were providing direct care and willing to take part into the study. Tools: Three developed questionnaires were used for data collection: delegation skills (29 items), job empowerment (23 items) and job loyalty (12 items). Results: The study findings.....

Keywords: Delegation Skills, Loyalty, Job Empowerment and Nurses..

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