International Journal of Immunological Nursing
Volume 6, Issue 2 (2020)
Published
Table of contents
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Standard Precautions among Staff Nurses Working in Various Departments of Selected Hospital, at Mangalore, Karnataka
Abstract: Background of the study: Standard precautions are the infection control techniques, mainly including good hygiene habits, use of personal protective equipment, correct sharps handling, and aseptic techniques. Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding standard precautions among staff nurses working in various departments of selected hospital at Mangalore. Methodology: The descriptive design was adopted; the samples were chosen by convenience sampling techniques, which consisted of 40 staff nurses working in various …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Assess the Quality of Life on HIV Positive Children
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the quality of life on HIV positive children. Quantitative research approach with a non-experimental research design was used for the study. The study was conducted at community development HIV care center, Madurai and St. Anns care center, Thirunagar. The duration for data collection was 6 weeks. 80 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. Consent was obtained from the administrative authority of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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An Experimental Study to Assess and Evaluate the Effectiveness of Breathing Therapies on Respiratory Status Among Patients with Bronchial Asthma in a Selected Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: The present experimental study aims to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of breathing therapies on respiratory status among patients with bronchial asthma in a selected hospital of Delhi. The objectives of the study were (i) to assess and evaluate the respiratory status of the patients with bronchial asthma in experimental group before and after administration of the breathing therapy; (ii) to assess and evaluate the respiratory status of the patients …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Role of Herd Immunity in COVID-19
Abstract: Coronaviruses are big family of different viruses; some of them cause the common coldin people. Others infect animals, including bats, camels, and cattle. But how did SARS-CoV-2 infect, the new corona virus that causes COVID-19? Here’s what we know about the virus that was first detected in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, and has set off a global pandemic. Experts say SARS-CoV-2 originated in bats. That’s also how the coronaviruses …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 39–42 Read article
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Stem Cells and their Applications
Abstract: Stem cells have a unique ability to develop into specialized cell types in a body that can be used to replace cells and tissues. They are classified according to their sources and potency. Stem cell therapies play an important role in cell transplantation biology. There are 3 basic types of transplants. These are called autologous, allogeneic, and syngeneic. Stem cells treatment is used in treating burned wounds, skin replacement, brain …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–14 Read article