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Effect of Planned Group Teaching on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Skin Banking Among Nursing Students at Selected Nursing College, Puducherry, South India
Abstract: Introduction: Many precious lives would be saved if people are aware and willing to donate the organs and tissues after their death. Skin donation is the process of getting the skin from a dead person and grafted to a victim with severe burns, where the skin graft from the own victim's body is not possible. Methodology: Quasi - Experimental method was used to assess knowledge, attitude on skin banking among …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude on Organ Donation Among High School Teachers in Selected Schools at Bangalore, With the View to Develop Information Booklet
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the study to determine the knowledge and attitude of high school teacher about organ donation. Method: Nonexperimental descriptive method was adopted in this study. The study was conducted at Grijamba School. Sample size was 50 high school teachers. Convenient sampling technique was used. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. SPSS software version was used for data analysis. Result: Findings reveled (52.29%) had positive attitude and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 52–55 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge on Impact of Curriculum Innovation on Competitive Examination Among Nurses Working in Selected Hospital, at Chennai
Abstract: The main aim study to assess the knowledge on impact of curriculum innovation on competitive examination among nurses. And also assessing the compatibility of a new academic nursing curriculum with the new trends in the health care system and educational philosophy, and the extent to which the new programme represented an innovation in the nursing education. 0The study design chosen for the study is descriptive method. The sample size was …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 36–38 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding DOTS among Nursing Students
Abstract: Introduction: In India, tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem. DOTS was the Directly Observed Treatment Short course strategy. All countries with a TB problem were to supply standardized short-course drug treatment to, at least, all lower respiratory tract smear-positive TB patients in DOTS strategy; the health worker or any community volunteer watches the patient swallow all his/her drugs. This improves the cure rate of TB. The healthcare provider …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 54–61 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Programme on Effective Documentation and Reporting Techniques for Nursing Personnel in Terms of Knowledge in Selected Hospital of Kerala
Abstract: Background: Nursing documentation is essential for good clinical communication.Appropriate documentation provides an accurate reflection of nursing assessments, changesin clinical state, care provided and pertinent patient information to support themultidisciplinary team to deliver great care. The present study was carried out to find out theeffectiveness of planned teaching programme on effective documentation and reportingtechniques among nursing personnel of selected hospital of Malappuram district, Kerala.Objectives of the study: Objectives of the study …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 0, Issue 0, 2020 · pp. 1s–6s Read article
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Assessment of Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in India: Systematic Review
Abstract: WHO reported approximately 3.5 billion people were affected by oral health problems. It poses amajor health burden for countries, affects them throughout their life time, if left untreated as reportedby global burden of diseases 2017 and might lead to death. Studies have been reported about oralhealth knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) but review of the results all over India has not beenconducted. Study’s aim is to find out the oral …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Impact of Education on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Anemia Among Adolescent Girls Between the Age Group of 13–17 years Studying in Secondary School, Farasan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Abstract: Anemia is one of the most frequent dietary deficiencies. It affects people of all ages in most Saudi Arabian states. Anemia in adolescents is a severe public health problem in Saudi Arabia, the prevalence rate is 42%. A lack of nutritional understanding is one of the most common causes of dietary disorders and, as a result, poor practice, which can have a variety of implications. The goal of this study …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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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 …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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A Pre Experimental Study to assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Promotion of Mental Health among Adolescents in Selected Schools of District Jalandhar, Punjab
Abstract: Mental health is avital component of health and is a resource to help us to deal with the stresses and challenges of everyday life. Mental health promotion builds individual and community capacity by enhancing people’s innate ability to achieve and maintain good mental health, and by creating supportive environments that reduce barriers to good mental health. One group pre test-Post test design was selected for the study; the study was …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practices of Urban and Rural Mothers Regarding Prevention of Common Accidents Among Children Under Five Years of Age
Abstract: In this research study, a descriptive research approach was used to assess the knowledge and practices of rural and urban mothers regarding prevention of common accidents among children under five years of age. Two-stage sampling technique with a structured interview schedule was used to collect data from the samples. The result of the 200 samples revealed that, the highest knowledge score 14.50 found in urban mothers with S.D of 2.018 …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Effect of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Knowledge on Home Care Management among Mothers of Children Undergoing Intracardiac Repair at a Selected Hospital in Coimbatore
Abstract: A study was carried out to assess the effect of structured teaching programme regarding home care management among mothers of children undergoing cardiac surgeries. Pre-experimental design was adopted for the study. Using purposive sampling technique, 44 children undergoing intracardiac repair were selected. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data from the mothers of the hospitalized children. Initially, a pre-test was done, and on the same day, structured teaching …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding weaning among mothers of children in community area at Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran, Punjab.
Abstract: Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. The process of multiplication of cells and their enlargement in size requires an adequate supply of energy, amino acids ,water, lipids & vitamins with food. Growth is considered to be on essential feature of life of child. The growth process starts from the time when the mother conceive until the child become fully mature. So the nutrition plays an important or …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Evaluation of a Structured Teaching Program Impact on Pediatric Staff Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Application of New Ballard’s Score
Abstract: The Ballard score is a calculator to assess the gestational maturity of your newborn in the first 24 hours. A unified system has been developed that enables physicians and other health care professionals to rapidly and accurately classify all newborns and identify high-risk neonates. Our study aimed to evaluate the impact of a structured teaching program on the knowledge of pediatric staff nurses in a selected multispecialty hospital in Wayanad …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Importance of Breastfeeding Among Mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: The study was to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding importance of breastfeeding among mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar, Punjab. The research methodology adopted for this study was descriptive in nature. Forty mothers were selected for this by using convenient sampling method. Data was collected by using structured interview schedule. Major findings of the study included overall mean awareness score being …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge Regarding Infertility among the Infertile Couple Seeking Treatment at Selected Infertility Clinics of Ahmedabad City, Gujarat State
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the knowledge of infertile couple regarding the infertility and its management before and after administration of planned teaching programme. The investigator has chosen the quasi-experimental research design. Forty infertile couples of Reshambai Infertility Hospital, Shahibauag, and Shital Women’s Hospital, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad, are selected as a sample of the study. The data were analyzed using pre-test and post-test knowledge score and standard deviation. The various …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Module on Knowledge Regarding Techniques of Expressing and Utilization of Expressed Breast Milk to Establish Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Working Lactating Mother in Selected Industries, Bhub
Abstract: Breast milk – “The liquid gold,” nutritionally and immunologically, there is no challenge as to the dominance of human breast milk over formula, which cares child and the mother. Articulated breast milk was suggested as substitute for breast milk. This necessitated the storage of milk for longer time and making it more widely acceptable and usable. The use expressed breast milk for those infant had made considerable impact on morbidity …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses Towards Kangaroo Mother Care Working in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Selected Hospitals of District Faridkot Punjab, India with a Purpose to Develop an Information Booklet
Abstract: Kangaroo mother care is very essential for low birth weight babies as well as other babies, as it helps to reduce neonatal mortality and morbidity. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses working in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of selected hospitals of district Faridkot. Convenient sampling method was used to allocate study subjects. Study was conducted on 50 staff nurses. A structured …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 56–64 Read article
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Assess the Knowledge of High Risk Status Among Antenatal Mothers at Selected Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat
Abstract: Introduction: The term “high risk pregnancy” is used by medical experts to refer to a pregnancy where the mother, her fetus, or both are more likely than in a regular pregnancy to have problems during pregnancy or childbirth. In India, between 20 and 30 percent of pregnancies is high risk, which is why perinatal morbidity and mortality account for 75 percent of all newborn deaths. High risk pregnancies frequently necessitate …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Knowledge and Practices of Pregnant Women Towards Focused Antenatal Care in Dowa District, Malawi
Abstract: Introduction: Despite evidence supporting use of focused antenatal care (FANC) to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in developing countries, most women underutilize the service. Aim: To assess pregnant women’s knowledge and practices about FANC in one district hospital in Malawi. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional descriptive design, with a random sample of 386 pregnant women. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data about women’s knowledge and practices regarding …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Awareness Programme On Selected Common Childhood Allergies Among Mothers At Selected Areas, Tirupati
Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of an awareness program on common childhood allergies among mothers, considering various demographic factors. A pre-experimental design with a single group, including both pre-test and post-test assessments, was used. A total of 50 mothers were chosen through a convenience sampling method. The study findings revealed that among 50 mothers 35(70%) had inadequate knowledge, 12(24%) had moderate knowledge and 3(6%) had adequate knowledge in …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article