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32 articles for “Life style”
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge and practice regarding life style modification to prevent hypertension among middle age adults
Abstract: ABSTRACT: A pre experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding life style modification to prevent hypertension among middle age adults in selected rural area at district Hisar (Haryana) was conducted with the objectives to assess the pre-test knowledge score and practices score regarding life style modification to prevent hypertension among middle age adults and to evaluate the structured teaching programme regarding life …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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Impact of Diabetic Risk Reduction Package on Life Style and Biophysiological Measures
Abstract: Background: Prediabetes is defined as impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance with fasting blood glucose 100–125 mg/dl. Prediabetes is considered as a distinct entity under the classification of ICD-10 with diagnostic code R73-09. It is a reversible condition projecting the last window opportunity against impeding diabetes. Diabetes can be considerably overcome through simple and safe measures to promote health and prevent development of diabetes from prediabetes. Aim: The study …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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To Assess the Compliance and Reason for Non-Compliance to Life Style Modification Among Patients With Renal Calculi in Selected Settings in Chennai
Abstract: The present study was taken up to assess the compliance and reason for noncompliance to lifestyle modification among renal calculi patients in selected settings in Chennai. It was a descriptive study conducted among 60 renal calculi patients who are attending in the out patient department. The study result showed that 66.7% of the samples are having high compliance and 33.3% of the samples are having moderate compliance to life style …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme On Knowledge Regarding Life Style Changes in Prevention of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Among Adolescent Girls in a Selected School at Dehlon, Ludhiana
Abstract: A pre-experimental, one-group pre-test–post-test design was used for the study. Using the purposive random sampling technique, 50 adolescent girls were selected, and the data were collected by administering the structured knowledge questionnaire on premenstrual syndrome during adolescence period. After collecting data, the planned teaching program (PTP) was administered to the subjects on the same day and on the eighth day; a post-test was conducted using the same structured knowledge questionnaire. …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs): A Review
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are the significant cause of frequent deaths in recent days across the globe and also rapidly rising cases in India, irrespective of age group, caste, creed, economic status, lifestyle, etc. Globally, cardiovascular diseases account for 31% of the mortality rate. According to findings from the Global Burden of Disease study, India exhibits an age-standardized cardiovascular disease death rate of 272 per 100,000 individuals, which surpasses the global average …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Inclusive Interiors for Neurodiverse Students
Abstract: Designing educational environments for neurodiverse students requires a comprehensive understanding of their sensory, cognitive, and emotional needs. This research explores the development of a school tailored specifically for neurodiverse learners, focusing on creating inclusive, comfortable, and effective learning spaces. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, incorporating qualitative interviews with educators, students, and parents, and quantitative analysis of case studies from neurodiverse-friendly schools. The study also utilizes observational research to assess …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 44–59 Read article
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Impact of Industrial Development on City Planning and Habitat: A Case Study of Firozabad
Abstract: Habitat can be defined as the space where all living being and organism or a community spent their life with all the necessary things they need to survive in all odd situation. It is like a living place, that depends on the availability of natural resources used by the human habitat. Human habitat can bedefined as the mode of living within the space with all the necessary resources that is …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Indigenous to International Urban Insert in Gokarna Town
Abstract: Contrast way of life at Gokarna town—the title itself tells the vibrant culture of the place it holds within. Sensing the place through two characters, author perceives the contrast image that town Gokarna builds. Character one here refers to the local resident which author qualifies as Indigenous/Emigrants, (Brahmin, Hallakki, Ambiga, Agar). Character two represents Migrants/International [short term/long term: Videshis, Yatri’s (Pilgrims), Resort Owners, Indian Tourist (Pravasigaru)]. The vision of both …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–37 Read article
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Good Practices for Preventing Ghettoization in Social Housing Projects: An Outline of the Cyprus Case
Abstract: The paper deals with the issue of ghettoization, which often takes place in social housing complexes, starting from the Cyprus housing reality. At the same time it focuses on mitigation strategies regarding: (a) Social mixing and lowing the percentage of low income groups by using design and planning decisions and through the way that the units are offered to the market; (b) The supply of adequate number of units that …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Slum Rehabilitation: Re-Location or In Situ Rehabilitation
Abstract: In rapid globalizations, today every towns and metropolis are depending more and more on workforce coming from developing countries, smaller cities, villages, rural areas. Worldwide any metropolitan city’s working-class people are coming from neighbor towns, villages. However, cities are not able to provide better life style and sufficient livelihoods to our working-class people who are immigrating from rural to cities. Urban slum and this problem are widely spreading across the …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 84–90 Read article
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Advanced Low-Cost Voice Recognition-Based Smart Home/Office Automation Using Android
Abstract: Now a day’s so many useful technologies are coming out to make our life style more comfort, luxurious and secure. Especially in mobile field so many applications are being developed to give us more information and entertainment. This project is designed with combination of two latest and most demanding technologies that are Embedded Systems and Android. Android is a Linux based operating system designed primarily for mobile devices and it …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Lifestyle Diseases Swallows India
Abstract: Communicable diseases like malaria, cholera and polio have become manageable due to recent advancements in medicines. Now a new breed of diseases called’ lifestyle diseases’ has developed. Globally 14.2 million people between the 30-69 years of ages die prematurely every year from these diseases. These diseases have emerged as bigger killers than infectious or hereditary ones. Tobacco use, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity are the risk factors for these diseases. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27 Read article
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Coronary Artery Bypasses Grafting: A Case Report and Nursing Interventions
Abstract: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), also called as coronary artery bypass surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery and routinely it is called as heart bypass or bypass surgery, is a surgical procedure to restore normal blood flow to an obstructed coronary artery. Age older than 70 years, Smoking, hypercholesterolemia and positive family history for coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, one-vessel disease, two-vessel disease, triple-vessel disease, impaired left-ventricular function, poor heart …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Regarding Foot Care In G.G.S Medical Hospital, Faridkot
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent types of disease mostly in patients due to various causes. The incidence of diabetic foot problems increasing in developing world due to increase life expectancy, increased urbanization and adoption of western life style which ultimately effect the health status of people. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge among patients with diabetes mellitus regarding foot care in G.G.S Medical …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Abstract: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of positional vertigo that occurs due to disorder of the inner ear’s vestibular system. A total of 17–42% of patients are diagnosed with BPPV every year. The prevalence of BPPV increases with age and is seven times higher in those older than 60 years. BPPV is most commonly idiopathic but also related to advanced age, ear disorders and head injury. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 91–94 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Stress and its Management among Staff Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals, Bangalore
Abstract: Background: Job stress can be defined as negative emotive and physical responses and occurs when the job requirements do not match with abilities, resources or needs of employees. In other words, it can be defined as an interaction between job environment and characteristics of employee, the extra job requirements and following pressures which make the person disable in doing his job. Also, job stress can cause lack of health and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 91–113 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Growth Pattern of Adolescent Students of Selected School of Indore in the Year 2016–2017
Abstract: Adolescence is a stage which marks the developmental transition from childhood to adulthood, during this time many important social, economic, biological, and demographic events set the stage for adult life. The nature and quality of young people’s future lives, as well as a country’s future social and economic development, depend largely on how well adolescents navigate this transition. The present study is an effort to assess the growth and development …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Kids and Obesity
Abstract: Obesity is a growing concern all over the world. India is facing a huge growth in childhood obesity numbers. Sedentary lifestyles, lack of outdoor games, eating junk foods, travelling by vehicles all contributing to this cause. Modifications has to be done in our life styles to come out of this problem as soon as possible. Collective effort is needed from parents, teachers and leaders of society to defeat this evil. …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 89–93 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Menopausal Signs, Symptoms and its Management Among Perimenopausal Women Residing in Field Practice Area, Yerikoppa, Dharwad
Abstract: Menopause short term changes and long term risk that can have major impact on overall women’s health on quality of life. Particularly, menopause implies considerable process of physiological change. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding menopausal signs, symptoms and its management among Peri-menopausal women aged between 40 to 55 years residing in a field practice area Yerikoppa, Dharwad and to evaluate the effectiveness of STP …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice towards Weight Reduction among Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Abstract: PCOS has affected 116 million women and still counting, that is about 3.4% of the entire global population, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012. It is a common and the leading cause of inability to get pregnant among women in their reproductive age. It is a complex phenomenon as it combines the environment, behavior, genetic, and physiological factors of health that are intertwined producing a phenotypic …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–32 Read article