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

Abstract: Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a global threat to health in general and for developing countries in particular, because therapy is expensive and life-long. Dietary and fluid regimen for CKD patients is complicated and identifying characteristics and reasons of those most likely to experience difficulty in adhering to dietary restrictions is important. Objective: The objective of this study was to find out the pattern of the dietary and fluid restriction behavior among admitted patients with chronic kidney disease in Bangladesh. Methods: The descriptive study design was conducted among 100 admitted patient from NIKDU, Dhaka, by using purposive sampling.....

Keywords: Fluid restriction, Awareness, Diet restriction, Chronic kidney disease

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[3]. Adeline E. Monomials author, Beatrice W. Mugendi, Onesmo A. Kisanga and George, O. Otieno (2015) Nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices among healthcare workers in management of chronic kidney diseases in selected hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; a cross-sectional study. Retrieved from https://bmcnutr.Biomed central.com/articles/10.1186/s40795-016-0045-y
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Abstract: Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 (corona virus disease 2019) have infected more than 60 lac individuals worldwide. The leading reason for horrible spread of disease was the lack of awareness. We therefore conducted a survey to evaluate the knowledge of clinical symptoms, confidence and practicesamong residents of Pakistan. Material and Method: Relying upon the author's network of people, friends and relatives online survey was completed via different social media sources. Overall 660 participants throughout the country completed the survey, and the response was evaluated based on the different demographic characters. Results: Among the (n=660) survey completers total score of knowledge based questions was 83.5%, (10.03±1.23) but knowledge score significantly differed.....

Key Words: COVID-19; Coronavirus; Pandemic; Awareness; Symptoms

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Abstract: Background: Maternal Mortality and morbidity are the critical issue globally, however in insufficient consideration has been given to maternal morbidity and its obstetric consequences after childbirth. The true burden of maternal morbidity is still unclear, as the existing estimates and calculations are not standardized and do not use transparent methods. The study is to identify the physical consequences of maternal morbidity among women within one year postpartum period. Methods and Materials: Descriptive, cross-sectional research design was used in this study with research population of mothers within one year after delivery who had one of the maternal morbidities during pregnancy to 42 days of delivery with non- probability purposive sampling was used to select 302 mothers in the outpatient department of Patan Academy of Health.....

Key Words: Maternal morbidity, Physical, Consequences, One Year Postpartum Period Women

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Abstract: Background:Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is one of the most challenging health problems worldwide and teenagers are the most vulnerable group about it. Inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes towards HIV/AIDS are the key obstacles for the HIV/AIDs prevention and control. This study aimed to find out knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS among secondary level students. Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional survey was carried out among students studying in grade 8, 9 and 10 of three schools of Mahottarai district. A total 134 students were selected purposively from the selected schools. Data was collected using pre-tested structured questionnaire and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.....

Key Words: Knowledge, Attitude, HIV/AIDS, Students

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Abstract: Background: The childhood cancer is a major challenge and crisis to any family.The family planning methods have many benefits such as allows spacing of pregnancies. It prevents unintended pregnancies. The current study aimed toassess the relation between hormonal contraceptive use and offspring cancer. Design: Observational (case - control design) was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study.Purposive sample technique was used to recruit 200 mothers at pediatric and oncology hospital .Tools: Women & child's data assessment tool were used to fulfill the aim of the study . Results: The main results of the study demonstrated that the majority of the studied mothers were used....

Key Words: Family planning, Hormonal contraceptive, offspring cancer

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Abstract: Background: Stress is considered a major precipitating psychological issue in cancer patients from diagnosis, through treatment and prognosis, even after the disease duration is long gone and affect the persons and family member. The psychological, physiological and personal impact on cancer patients and their families results in profound change in their living standard. Cancer patients are often stressed with the uncertainty, disease severity, physical difficulties, medical treatments, psychological state, and family issues and personal discomforts. Researcher conducted A study to "Evaluate the effectiveness of Art therapy on stress among patients with cancer in selected hospitals of Udaipur, District, Rajasthan." Materials and methods:It included the Quantitative Evaluative research approach, pre experimental one group pre–test and post-test research design, variables.....

Key Words: Evaluate, Effectiveness, Art therapy, Stress, Patients with Cancer

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Abstract: Background; The population of persons aged 60 years and above is increasing steadily from one million in 1989 to 1.9 million by 2009 and is projected to reach about 3 million people by year 2030. This has been attributed to the normal aging processes, medical conditions, and lifestyles in terms of nutritional status. Purpose: this study aims to determine factors influencing the choice of food in accomplishing proper nutrition for geriatrics. Methods; A descriptive cross sectional study was used, where Nyamira Sub County was purposively selected. The study employed multi-stage sampling technique where the county was divided into sub-counties which were clustered into locations. Simple random sampling was used to select three wards then villagesand randomly selected households......

Key Words; Nutrition Status, Geriatric Nutrition, Dietary practices, Malnutrition, Mini Nutrition Assessment

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Abstract: Objective: Primary school students are exposed to carrying backpack loads beyond the recommended safe load limits. The aim of this study is to assess the weight represented by school children backpacks in relation to student body weight in governmental schools in AlmadinahAlmonawara, KSA and the average weight of backpacks carried by school children. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted by a multistage random sampling technique on 306 primary school students during their school year. The data were collected by a structured interview schedule consisting of demographic variables, height, student weight, weight of the backpack, and body mass index BMI. Results: 306 participants, the average.....

Keywords: primary school; heavy backpack; backpack weight; load carriage; children.

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