Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2017)
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Table of contents
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Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Stroke among Hypertensive Clients
Abstract: Stroke is the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is damaged resulting in abnormal function of brain. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of stroke among hypertensive clients in village Boparai Kalan, Ludhiana, Punjab. 175 hypertensive clients were conveniently selected. Tool consisted of self structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge regarding stroke …
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A Comparative Study of Adolescent Mental Health Problems at Selected Rural and Urban Senior Secondary Schools of Haryana
Abstract: Mental disorders account for 14% of the global burden of diseases. One in two adolescents suffers from mental disorders in India. This problem arises not only from economic but also social and cultural factors as well as inadequate and under utilization of health services. To ignore adolescent, means ignoring the future of our nation. Studies on mental health and behaviour problems among the adolescent remain limited, so there was need …
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Assessment of the Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly Persons Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Background: Cognitive slowness increases with advancing age. To take necessary measures both to prevent and manage, frequent assessment of the cognitive functions is required. Aim: To assess the cognitive impairment among elderly persons (aged 60 to 70 years). Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in North India. Using convenience sampling, a total of 30 patients admitted at the time of data collection and meeting …
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The problems faced by ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activist)—A Qualitative Study
Abstract: Accredited social health activists (ASHAs) are one of the key components of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) programme. ASHA being the grass root level worker, the success of NHM depends on how efficiently is ASHA able to perform. The study has been conducted with aim of exploring the problems faced by ASHAs in performing their duties. A semi-structured interview schedule has been prepared. Purposive sampling was employed to identify 08 …
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Women’s Health: Exercise
Abstract: Heart disease warning: Lack of exercise is worse risk for over-30s women than smoking or obesity”. The researchers wanted to determine the proportion of heart disease that was attributable to four specific risk factors: smoking, physical inactivity, high body mass index, and high blood pressure. Physical activity had the greatest PAR in women aged 31 years and older; if women aged 31 to 36 years increased their physical activity, about …
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Effectiveness of Nursing Interventional Program on Growth and Development of Under Five Children among Mothers in Selected Paediatric Hospitals
Abstract: Children constitute the most important segment of our population. They are truly the foundation of a nation. Every child should be allowed to achieve his optimal growth and developmental potential, so that he can effectively contribute towards the nation’s productivity. The future of our nation depends on the way in which we nurture our children today. We have to provide every child with a happy childhood and basic necessities along …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 8–13 Read article