International Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2015)
Published
Table of contents
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module Regarding Junk Foods Among Students at Selected Higher Secondary School in Tarn Taran, Punjab
Abstract: Healthy nutritious foods have been replaced by the new food mantra “JUNK FOOD!” junk food comprises of anything that is, cookies, cakes, chips, pizza, burger, soft drinks etc., that contains high sugar, calories, fats, oils etc. Fast food has become a prominent feature of diet for adolescents. The rapidly changing food consumption patterns and diet transition emerging in the society due to economic growth and new lifestyle choices it demands …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Care Burden of Care Givers of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the care burden among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. The presentation of cerebral palsy can be global, mental and physical dysfunction or isolated disturbances in gait, cognition, growth, or sensation. It is frequently frightening for the family to hear the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. It excites powerful emotions in both parents. It reshapes the organization of the family. Unfortunately, in Kerala, …
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Play Therapy: An Approach to Manage Childhood Problems
Abstract: “Birds Fly, fishes swim and children play” Landreth (1991:25) Childhood is the most pleasurable period of one’s lifetime. During this period children undergo various changes in areas such as physical, psychosocial, cognitive and moral development. Child learns to adapt to these changes in various ways. Adaptation from fantasy to real world imposes a lot of emotional ups and downs, which if left unattended, may turn in to emotional/ behavioural problems. …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Resiliency Model of Family Adaptation
Abstract: The resiliency model of family stress, adjustment and adaptation is a theoretical framework used in this article to understand how families adapt when their child has had a chronic illness. This article describes the resiliency model in relation to the findings of research on families where a child has an unremitting illness. Identifying the factors impacting on the caregivers and the adaptation process they experience provides valuable insight and information …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge Regarding Water Borne Diseases and its Prevention Among Mothers of Under Five Children in Selected Rural Community Area Bangalore
Abstract: The study was to assess the level of knowledge regarding water borne diseases and its prevention among mothers (18–34 years) of under five children in Rupena, Agrahara in Bommanahalli area Bangalore”. The objective was to study level of knowledge regarding water borne diseases and its prevention. The research methodology adopted for this study was descriptive in nature. Sixty mothers were selected for this by using convenient sampling method. Data was …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article