iosr-JNHS   Volume-1 ~ Issue-3

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Staff Nurses (Nicu) Knowledge Regarding Care Of Low Birth Weight Baby
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ms.Rajwinder Kaur
	:	10.9790/1959-0130104

Abstract: Low birth weight babies are immature, they need special nursing care. Nurses are front line care providers they are key persons involved with the care of the low birth weight neonates round the clock. A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding care of low birth weight baby among (NICU) staff nurses. The study was conducted in 6 pediatrics hospitals at district Jalandhar, Punjab. Total 60 staff nurses those who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling technique. A pre-test was taken by using structured questionnaire followed by structured teaching programme. After 7 days post-test was taken. The overall mean score of pre-test was 15.60 with the S.D.5.98. Whereas in post-test the overall mean score of 22.68 with S.D. of 4.55 the t-test value was 14.46* which is statistically significant at p<0.005 level of significance. The study finding implied that the education had a vital role in improving the knowledge of staff nurses regarding care of low birth weight baby.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	School Children Knowledge Regarding Dental Hygiene.
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ms. Manveer Kaur
	:	10.9790/1959-0130508

Abstract: School health education services are an economical and powerful means of raising standard of community health, especially for the future generations. School is considered as a best setting for the positive health and prevention of diseases, awakening health consciousness in which the child grows and develops. A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding dental hygiene among middle schoolchildren. The study was conducted in government schools of Jalandhar district, Punjab. Totally 60 students those who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling technique. A pre-test was taken by using structured questionnaire followed by structured teaching programme. After 7 days post-test was taken. The result of the post-test score revealed that the structured teaching programme had its impact on improving the level of knowledge regarding dental hygiene among middle school children. The overall mean score of pre-test was 14.91 with the S.D. 3.84, whereas in post-test the overall mean score of 23.01 with S.D. of 3.72. The t-test value was -8.1* which is statistically significant at p<0.005 level of significance. After structured teaching programme 68% students had average and 32% had good level of knowledge and no one had poor level of knowledge regarding dental hygiene. The study finding implied that the education had a vital role in improving the knowledge of school children regarding dental hygiene.

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[3]. Chandra satish. Textbook of community dentistry. 1st ed. New Delhi: Jaypee, 2004. p.159-60, 72.
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[6]. Polit F. Denise Hungler. Essentials of Nursing Research. 2nd ed. JB Lippincott Company, p-117-167.
[7]. Kalawole K, Oziegde E, Bamise C. Oral hygiene measures and the periodontal status of school children in Ile-Ife. Indian Journal of dental hygiene. March 2011; 10.1601,5037

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effectiveness of acupressure on nausea and vomiting among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in a selected hospital, Coimbatore.
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Jagon.J.Babu
	:	10.9790/1959-0130913

Abstract: Chemotherapy induces nausea and vomiting. In this context; bio-field therapy like acupressure has its own significance, thus enhancing the scope of nursing. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure (p6) on nausea and vomiting among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. A quantitative approach using Experimental design with pretest posttest was carefully utilized. For this 60 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy was selected using stratified random sampling in G.K.N.M Hospital. The intervention p6 acupressure was given by the researcher thrice a day for three days. Data collected using Standardized Rhodes index of nausea and vomiting to assess the level of nausea and vomiting by interview method was analyzed using independent 't' test and paired 't' test that found significant values 15.12 and 9.14 respectively at p<0.001. Thus, the study finding point out the effectiveness of p6 acupressure on nausea and vomiting among cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Keywords– Acupressure, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Nausea and Vomiting.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Comparative Analysis of Health Institutions on the Attitude and Practice af Midwives Towards Pregnant Women During Child Delivery In Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Dr. Florence O ADEYEMO
	:	10.9790/1959-0131419

Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the attitude and practice of midwives in a mission and government health institutions in Ogbomoso, town in south west Nigeria towards pregnant women during delivery. Five hundred and seventy nine pregnant mothers from antenatal clinic, labour and postpartum ward, were enrolled for this study. Primips were excluded from the study. Four hypotheses were tested. The study showed that the attitude and practice of mid-wives have great influence on the pregnant women perception about them. There is a mutual relationship between the mid-wife and the pregnant women and this may result to successful child(ren) delivery. The study also revealed that the attitude of mid-wives from Mission hospital is significantly different from the attitude of mid-wives from general hospital. Similarly, the Value for practice of mid-wives from Mission hospital is significantly higher than that of the mid-wives from general hospital. Lastly, the perception of pregnant women toward choice of health institutions shows great significant difference. The present study suggests the need for strict supervision of midwives to ensure quality care and positive attitude towards women in labour and Stakeholders including Nursing and Midwifery Council should intensify action on continuous education on human relations.

Keywords: Attitude, Child Delivery, Health Institutions, Midwives, Practice, Pregnant Women.

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