International Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 1, Issue 2 (2015)
Published
Table of contents
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Effect of Coconut Oil Massage on Weight and Neurobehavioral Response in LBW Babies
Abstract: Massaging the newborn is an age old tradition in India, which leads to weight gain. The present quasi-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of coconut oil massage among neonates in a selected tertiary care hospital in Delhi. The 15 neonates in experimental group received the coconut oil massage, and standard care was given to neonates in control group. No significant increase in weight or neurobehavioral response was observed …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Strategies for Management of Needle-Related Procedural Pain and Distress in Children: A Literature Review
Abstract: Background: Pain is a highly prevalent problem in children. It is a predominantly subjective emotional distress that also leads to impairment in the quality of life. Medical procedures that are applied using a needle, such as venipuncture and immunization are the most common and important sources of pain for children, causing anxiety, distress and fear. Pain management before the first painful medical procedure in children may reduce pain-related negative emotional …
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Conceptual Model on Participatory Adolescent Strategic Health Action (PASHA)
Abstract: Research in adolescent preventive health is an urgent need. To develop a strategic approach a comprehensive model of adolescent lifestyle practices and health status is required. A wide ranging model on Participatory adolescent strategic health action (PASHA) delineates the importance of assessing the lifestyle of adolescents to determine the health status. The model focuses on lifestyle modification in order to improve the health status of the adolescents. The concepts sketch …
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Effectiveness of an Educational Programme on the Knowledge of Primary School Teachers Regarding Selected Childhood Psychological Problems
Abstract: Introduction: Primary school children spend a major part of their time in school. Improving the knowledge of teachers will help them in early identification, management and referral of psychological problems among children. Educational interventions are found to be effective in improving knowledge of many populations. Materials and methods: One group pretest posttest design was used for this study. Forty primary school teachers were selected by convenient sampling. Questionnaire on selected …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Health Teaching Programme on Oral Health Among School Children in the Age Group 6–12 Years in a Selected Rural School at Tarn Taran District
Abstract: Oral health is an integral part of general health. Oral health has also been found to deeply influence the standard of life. It is necessary to keep up the oral hygiene to stop several problems like tooth decay, coated tongue, bad odor, tooth ache, dental caries and periodontal diseases, etc. Tooth decay and periodontal diseases are highly frequent diseases in many populations. They are extremely irreversible once they occur. Although …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 4–10 Read article