Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 10, Issue 2 (2020)
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Self-esteem of Rural Adolescent Students and its Relationship with Parenting Style
Abstract: This study examined the relationship between parenting style and self-esteem among students of one randomly selected higher secondary school of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The study involved 120 students and data was collected with John Buri’s Parenting Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) and Rosenberg self-esteem scale and data was analysed using Pearson correlation and descriptive statistics. In addition, most of students had normal level of selfesteem. Besides this, it was also …
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Organ Donation Educational Package Improves Knowledge and Commitment of Nurses towards Pledging for Organ Donation
Abstract: Nurses’ knowledge and commitment towards pledging for organ donation is important to promote organ donation. This study was carried out to (i) assess the knowledge of nurses regarding organ donation, (ii) develop and administer the educational package for nurses, (iii) assess its effectiveness on knowledge and commitment of nurses towards pledging for organ donation. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 149 nurses (75 in experimental and 74 in control group) …
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Perception of Family Members Regarding Psychological Needs of Immobilized Patients
Abstract: AbstractIntroduction:Family members play a vital role in providing care to their patient. They are the only one who will be with the patient every time than physicians and nurses. Care giving is a difficult job and many care givers show psychological stress and declaim in physical and mental health.Methods and material:A quantitative descriptive survey study was undertaken to assess the perception of family members regarding psychological needs of immobilized patients …
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Effectiveness of a Care Guide on Thermoregulation of Low Birth Weight Babies in Terms of Knowledge among Student Nurses
Abstract: Aim: To assess the effectiveness of a care guide on thermoregulation of low birth weightbabies in terms of knowledge among student nurses of Nightingale Institute of Nursing, NoidaSettings and Design: Quantitative approach with pre-experimental research design wasselected and conducted in Nightingale Institute of Nursing, Noida Sample and Sampling:Convenient sampling technique is used for sampling and selecting46 nursing students.Results: The mean post-test knowledge scores of the student nurses were significantly higherthan …
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Knowledge and Self-reported Practices of Adolescents towards Road Safety Measures
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among young people aged 15–19 yearsand second leading cause among 5–14 years old. The decade of 2011-2020 has been declaredas the "Decade of Action for Road Safety” by UN General Assembly, which seeks to halt theincreasing trends in road traffic deaths and injuries worldwide. The starting point for anyinterventions aimed at achieving the UN declaration especially with regard to young peoplewould …
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Emotional Intelligence among Various Levels of Nursing Students
Abstract: Introduction: Emotional Intelligence skills help nurses to stay focussed on their job underimmense pressure of work in the challenging hospital environment. It reduces work-relatedstress, improve job-performance and enhance effective leadership. Objective: To compare theemotional intelligence of three levels of under-graduate nursing students. Methodology: Thiscross-sectional study was carried out at National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE),PGIMER, Chandigarh. A total of 216 students including 79 B.Sc. Nursing 1st year, 65 B.Sc.Nursing 2nd …
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Disaster and Disaster Preparedness among School Going Children
Abstract: Introduction: A disaster is an extreme description of the functioning of a society that causeswidespread human, material, or environment losses that exceed the ability of the affectedsociety to cope using only its own resources. Incidents such as cyclones, landslides andhurricanes, by themselves are not contemplated as natural catastrophe. Rather, they becomedisasters when they adversely and seriously affect human life, livelihood and property.Disaster alertness, therefore, attempt to ready for and minimize …
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Effectiveness of Structured Training Programme on Infection Control Measures among Housekeeping Workers in Selected Intensive Care Units at Tertiary Hospital
Abstract: Background: The prevalence of hospital acquired infections (HAI) varies widely across the globe. Worldwide, it is estimated that almost 10% of the hospitalised patients acquire at least one HAI. Infection control practices are simple measures to be used in the care of all patients at all times to reduce the risk of infection transmission. It is noted that housekeeping workers are at high risk of toxic waste exposure and many …
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Effectiveness of Assertiveness Training Programme on Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescent Girls Regarding Prevention of Sexual Abuse
Abstract: Introduction: Sexual violence against girls is a global human rights violation of vastproportion with severe health and social consequences. In this view, a pre experimental studywas conducted to assess the effectiveness of Assertiveness Training Programme (ATP) on theknowledge and attitude of adolescents regarding prevention of sexual abuse. The objectives ofthe study were to develop and assess the effectiveness of ATP in terms of gain in knowledgeand attitude for adolescent girls …
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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude RegardingBreastfeeding Practices among Primigravida Mothers in Rahe Community, Ranchi,Jharkhand
Abstract: Background of the study: Breastfeeding practice is a vital part in providing essential nutrients to the infant and child by which the infant and child mortality and morbidity can be reduced. This study shows the knowledge and attitude regarding breastfeeding practices among the primigravida mothers.Methods and materials:Pre experimental design was adopted for this study which included pre-test and post-test design.The samples for the study were selected by non-probability sampling technique. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–13 Read article