International Journal of Immunological Nursing
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2019)
Published
Table of contents
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Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Among School age Children
Abstract: Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed during the school-age period. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of ADHD among school-age children in selected wards of Mararikulam Grama Panchayat. The objectives of the present study were to assess the prevalence of ADHD among school-age children and to find the association between selected demographic variables. The study is based on health promotion model. Quantitative descriptive approach was adopted for …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Barrier Techniques in Nursing
Abstract: Barrier nursing is a nursing technique by which a patient with an infectious disease is prevented from infecting other people is called barrier nursing. Nosocomial infections is present worldwide and affect both developed and countries. Hospital acquired infection in health care settings are common this is one of the major causes of death and also morbidity rate increasing among hospitalized patients. These infections are a significant burden both for the …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Application of Custard Apple Seed Powder on Itching Lice Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Women’s Hostel, Coimbatore.
Abstract: Custard apple is a sub-tropical fruit belonging to the Annonaceae family. The therapy of pediculosis remains a common problem among all age groups. Natural products have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and recently have been increasing interest, since the costs are usually lower and they are considered less toxic by the public. This study aims to assess the level of itching by lice and effectiveness of …
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Biopsychosocial Approach in Asthma
Abstract: The bio-psycho-social model of health and illness proposed by Eagel (1977) [P1] implies that behaviours, thought and feelings may influence a physical state. The basic principle says that the person suffers as a whole and not as isolated organs. In holistic approach to wellness, we should consider the personality, the emotional dimensions and the socio- environmental condition of the patient. As asthma is a controllable disease, the aim of asthma …
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How About Bacteria as Memory Card for Data Storage
Abstract: The word “bacteria” comes from the Greek word “Bakteria” which means “little sick”. The word was first used by German naturalist Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg. In fact, he was the first person who coined the term. Bacteriuma basically is a biological cell, mostly prokaryotic microorganisms in nature, having a few micrometers length and, different shapes like sphere, rods, spirals, etc. Bacteria can be found in the soil, water, hot springs, Chernobyl …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–30 Read article
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Separation Anxiety Disorder
Abstract: Separation anxiety could be a traditional stage of development for infants and toddlers. In the initial period, a child shows anxiety which can be eradicated by 3 years of age., Separation anxiety is a sign of a more serious condition known as separation anxiety disorder, starting as early as preschool age. If your child's separation anxiety seems prolonged, it interferes with school or other daily activities he or she may …
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Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Vector-Borne Diseases Among Housewives
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of vector -borne disease among housewives. The objective of the study wasere to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of vector -borne diseases and to find the association between knowledge regarding prevention of vector -borne diseases andwith selected socio -demographic variables. The study was based on health belief model. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. …
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Knowledge Regarding Self-care Management among Patients with COPD
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess knowledge regarding self-care management among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding self-care management of COPD and to find association between knowledge regarding COPD and selected socio-demographic variables. The study was based on health belief model. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. The data collection instrument used …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 5–9 Read article