International Journal of Nursing Critical Care
Volume 3, Issue 2 (2017)
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An Exploratory Study on Preferences for Adopting Family Planning Methods Among Married Males Residing in Selected Areas of Dera Bassi, District Mohali, Punjab
Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the preferences for adopting family planning methods and to explore the factors influencing the preferences for adopting family planning methods among married males, to find the association between preferences for adopting family planning methods among married males and their selected demographic variables. The conceptual framework of the study was based on health belief model (1974). Pilot study was done in the month …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge regarding Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) among Staff Nurses Working in Critical Care Units in JSS Hospital at Mysuru
Abstract: Background: The main aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge regarding personnel protective equipment (PPE) among staff nurses working in critical care units at JSS Hospital Mysuru. Methods: The research approach chosen for the study is quasi-experimental group pre-test post-test approach. The total samples were 60 selected by purposive sampling with in staff nurses working in critical care units at JSS …
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Effectiveness of Psycho-Social Intervention Package on Social Anxiety and Professional Adjustment Among the Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges, Chennai-Pilot Study Report
Abstract: Objective: the objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of psychosocial intervention package on social anxiety and professional adjustment among nursing students. Method: quasi experimental design method was adopted. The study was conducted at selected nursing College, Chennai. 20 samples that fulfilled the inclusive criteria were included in the study, the samples were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Social interaction anxiety scale and professional adjustment scale was …
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Geriatric Nursing: Person-Centered Care
Abstract: It is not how old you are, it is how you are old,” said Jules Renard. He emphasized on the quality of life during the old age – the how, instead of the number of years that constituted the later period of life. When we bless people, we always say, “Long live!” But, how really blessed is this old age? How good it is to “Long live!” depends purely on …
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Information Booklet Regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases Among Mothers of Under Five Children, at Vantamuri Primary Health Centre, Vantamuri, Belagavi, Karnataka
Abstract: A study was conducted on a sample of 30 selected under five mother at Vantamuri primary health Centre, Vantamuri, Belagavi Objectives of the study were; To assess the knowledge of mothers of under five children, regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases by pretest. To develop an Information Booklet on Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Mothers of under five children. To implement Information Booklet for mothers of under five children regarding Vaccine Preventable Diseases. …
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Couvade Syndrome
Abstract: Couvade syndrome is in which a partner experiences some of the pregnancy symptoms and behavior as an expectant mother and experience pregnancy-related symptoms. It is common in men who are having their first child. It is due emergence of ambivalence and the resurgence of oedipal conflicts due to partner’s pregnancy, increase of prolactin and estrogen. The symptoms begin in the first trimester of pregnancy, before temporarily disappearing in the second …
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Level of Anxiety Among the Mothers of Thalassemic Children
Abstract: The aim of study was to assess the level of anxiety among the mothers of Thalassemic children. Becoming a mother is an important stage in every women life. This study includes assessing the level of anxiety among mothers of thalassemic children A descriptive study was used with purposive sampling technique. A Modified Hamilton anxiety scale was used to assess the level of anxiety among 30 mothers at Guru Nanak Dev …
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Sleep Duration of Inpatients with a Depressive Disorder: Associations with Age, Subjective Sleep Quality, and Cognitive Complaints
Abstract: Sleep complaints and sleep disturbances are common characteristics of depression; however, the association between sleep duration and subjective sleep quality has not been investigated thoroughly. Thus, subjective sleep quality and sleep duration were analyzed in depressed inpatients. Questionnaire data consists of clinical and sleep-related questions were sampled over a one-year period from adult inpatients with depressive syndromes. Sleep duration and items related to sleep quality were analyzed by means of …
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Mothers Regarding Safety Aspects of Under Five Years Children with the View to Develop Instructional Guidelines in Selected Area Jandiala Guru, Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: The future development of our children depends on their enjoying good health today. A house is an exciting place for infants and small children. Who love to explore but are not aware of the potential dangers. Life cannot be risk free, but most household accidents can be prevented by utilizing a household safety list. Hence the knowledge of mothers is essential for undertaking measures to prevent them.
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 62–87 Read article