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590 articles for “prevention”
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Prevention of 'falls' Among Geriatric Population
Abstract: Falls in geriatric population are a major community health issue. They are themost frequent type of accidents in people aged 65 and older, and are themajor cause of injury-related hospitalization in this age group. Injuries causedby falls are connected with dysfunction, loss of autonomy and increasedmortality.Falls are one of the most common problems in the elderly all overthe world. A fall is defined as an act which results in a …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Swine Flu Among Staff Nurses Working at IGMC and Hospital Shimla H.P.
Abstract: The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of swine flu among staff nurses working at IGMC and Hospital, Shimla (H.P.). Quantitative research approach and one group pre and post-test research design was adopted for the study. Fifty staff nurses were selected by using convenient sampling technique. Demographic data was collected by using proforma and knowledge of staff nurses was …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Prevention Regarding the Water Borne Diseases Among Mothers of Under Five Year Children to Prepare Health Education Module in Selected Hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Abstract: This study was done to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding water borne diseases and its prevention among children under 5 years of age with a view to prepare health education pamphlet in a selected area of a hospital at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The purpose of the study was to assess the mother’s knowledge so as to identify the deficit area regarding water borne diseases among children under five years of …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–29 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme to Assess Knowledge of Mothers Regarding Vaccine Preventable Disease Among Children
Abstract: A quasi experimental design with pre and post-test without control group approach was undertaken in selected Hospital, Gujarat. Data was collected from 112 mothers to assess the knowledge regarding vaccine preventable disease. Findings revealed that the overall mean knowledge score of mothers during pre-test was 13.88±3.51 which is 33.84% revealing poor knowledge, whereas in post-test the mean was 27.12±3.89 which is 66.14% of the total score revealing good knowledge. The …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Healthcare Workers Knowledge and Practice Toward Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Its Prevention at Sarojini Naidu Medical College and Hospital, Agra (Uttar Pradesh)
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the knowledge of healthcare workers regarding Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its prevention. To assess the practices of healthcare workers regarding M. tuberculosis and its prevention. Methodology: An exploratory survey approach was adopted. The sample was 100 healthcare workers working in the selected hospital, who were selected by purposive sampling. A structured knowledge and practice questionnaire was utilized for data collection. The reliability of knowledge and practice questionnaire was …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 78–82 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Prevention and Management of Pneumonia Among Mothers of Under-Five Children in Selected Rural Areas, Ludhiana, Punjab
Abstract: In the present study, the investigator deals with the mothers of under-five children as an open system theory whose knowledge regarding prevention and management of pneumonia was affected by certain factors, i.e. age of mother (in years), education of mothers, occupation of mothers, type of family, monthly family income (in Rs), number of children, health facilities (nearby), and source of information. The investigator had assessed the existing knowledge of the …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–71 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching programme on Knowledge Regarding Hazards of Radiation Exposure and its Preventive measures among Staff Nurses
Abstract: Radiation is the energy that propagates through matter or space. Radiations are usually classified in to Non-ionizing and ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is the main concern for health effects since it can change chemical properties in human body. When radiation pears a body that can deposit energy that can directly damage the DNA in tissue that would eventually cause damage to critical chemical bond in body. So it is necessary …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Descriptive Study to Assess the Risk of Developing Nomophobia among Adolescents in Selected PU Colleges at Bangalore with a View to Develop an Information Booklet on Prevention of Nomophobia
Abstract: “Too much of anything is a bad thing”. Nomophobia amid adolescents is a rising doubts in today’s world- the fear of being out of movable device. It is just like an addiction and it harms the person’s physical and mental health. Many adolescents spend more than 6 hours a day on their phone in talking, texting or playing games. China is the world’s largest mobile phone using nation and India …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 101–145 Read article
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To Assess the Suicide Prevention Knowledge Among Caregivers of Mentally Ill Patients in a Selected Kottayam Hospital
Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate the awareness of suicide prevention among caregivers of mentally ill patients in a specific hospital located in Kottayam. The study had two main objectives: first, to gauge the level of knowledge among caregivers regarding suicide prevention for mentally ill patients, and second, to examine the relationship between this knowledge and certain demographic factors. The research involved 30 caregivers of mentally ill patients who attended both …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Knowledge on Prevention of Conduct Problems Among School Teachers
Abstract: Descriptive research design with cross-sectional survey approach was carried on 60 school teachers, Salem to assess their knowledge on prevention of conduct problems. Closed ended questionnaire was prepared and validity of the tool was tested. Data were planned and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics which was depicted in the form of tables and graphs. Findings reveal that overall level of knowledge on preventing conduct problems. In general, 78.3% …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 39–41 Read article
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A study to compare the effectiveness of Betadine Dressing versus Surgical spirit dressing in prevention of pin site infection among the patients with external skeletal fixators in selected Medical College Hospital, Odisha
Abstract: A quantitative approach and quasi-experimental design without control group was under taken in M.K.C.G Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, Ganjam, and VSS Medical College and Hospital, Burla, Sambalpur, to compare the effectiveness of betadine dressing versus surgical spirit dressing in prevention of pin site infection among the patients with external skeletal fixators. Forty numbers of patients with external skeletal fixator from the orthopaedic department of both the hospitals were selected …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Awareness of Mothers of School Age Children on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse – A Parenting Challenge
Abstract: A non-experimental research study was adopted to identify the Awareness of Mothers of school age children on Child Sexual Abuse. In India, an estimated 679,000 children are victims of abuse and neglect as per the recent statistics. Mothers who satisfied the inclusion criteria were selected by convenience sampling technique and provided with questionnaire on Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Child sexual abuse. A teaching using power point presentation and then …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude towards the Effects of Alcohol among Students in A Selected Pre-university Colleges in Kollegal Taluk, with A View to Develop an Information Booklet on Prevention of Alcoholism
Abstract: The study aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitude of pre-university students regarding Effects ofAlcohol and to associate them with selected demographic variables and to develop an informationbooklet on Prevention of Alcoholism. Alcohol use is widespread among adolescents and continuousapprehension over youth drinking has been creating lots of physical, psychological problems and alsoimposes negative cultural values on the society Therefore, the investigator felt that there is a compellingneed to assess …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 91–96 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to assess the Effectiveness of Oral Probiotics regarding Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis among Low Birth Weight Babies at Selected Hospitals of Panipat
Abstract: Background and Objectives: The study aims to assess the effectiveness of oral probiotics regarding the prevention of Necrotizing enterocolitis in low birth weight babies at selected hospitals of Panipat. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was selected for the study. The purposive t-sampling technique was chosen for the sample size of 60 (30 in control and 30 in experimental group). The tool used in the study for data collection …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 64–72 Read article
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Targeted Nanotherapy and Advanced Biosensing: A Novel Approach to Preventing and Treating Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Abstract: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an exceptionally rare and debilitating genetic disorder marked by the gradual transformation of soft tissues into bone, severely impairing movement and reducing lifespan. This review delves into the potential of cutting-edge nanotherapy and advanced biosensing technologies as novel strategies for both preventing and treating FOP. Nanotechnology could help make targeted drug delivery systems and real-time monitoring tools that can precisely target the mutant ACVR1 gene, …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Response of Zea mays to Rhizophagus Intraradices with 50% Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Prevents the Release of N2O From the Soil
Abstract: The healthy growth of Zea mays (maize) requires NH4NO3/PO4--3 fertilizers (ammonium nitrate and phosphates), are applied in unregulated doses, are associated to denitrification, generating greenhouse gases, causing global warming, loss of soil productivity, and pollution of surface water in case of phosphates. An alternative is to decrease and optimize the dose of NH4NO3/PO4--3 by applying arbuscular vesicle fungi (AVF), to optimize, the dose of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, AVF endosymbionts …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Prevention is better than cure – Soft drinks
Abstract: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) margins to levy inspired more to marketing of low sugar drinks. Sports drink margins weight in case of variation in consumptions. Fatigue by dehydration reversed by weight gain keeping drink rate same. Legislation controversies arose from competence of whole energy intake to devaluate soft drink from imbalanced liquid intake fronts. Effects additive from any contamination as well as over dosage of diet drinks produce controversies in calorie. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Functioning of Intelligent Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IIDPS)
Abstract: In this paper, the architecture of Intelligent Intrusion Detection and Prevention System is proposed. The intelligence element was introduced using Artificial intelligence techniques. The development of IIDPS was done as a protection from cyber-attacks. The TSAM is decision maker agent and PMM is the main controller agent. Although, the proposed system is a combination of different types of intelligent agents, hybrid architecture under real time constraints.
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Smart Train Accident Detection and Prevention System Using IoT
Abstract: In our proposal, a dual-purpose derailment and train carriage detachment detecting system is introduced. In the modern era, it is crucial to design a suitable system with the aid of technology that can assist us in managing significant issues like rail accidents. To extract and method the information from the sensors in our project, we use Node-MCU. Regarding the situation in India, a sizeable portion of the population uses trains …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 29–46 Read article
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Effect of Planned Teaching Programme Regarding Lifestyle Modifications to Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases Among Drivers at Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust (SVET), A. Rangampet – AP
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge regarding lifestyle modifications among 30 drivers to prevent cardiovascular diseases. The comparison of pre- and posttest parameters showed significant improvement after administering Planned Teaching Programme. Thus it can be concluded that Planned Teaching is effective in increasing lifestyle modifications knowledge of drivers.
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article