Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 (2019)
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Tobacco use among the College Students of the Selected Colleges of Selected City of Gujarat, India
Abstract: A descriptive survey was conducted in Ahmedabad city, among college students to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice related to tobacco use. 300 students selected from 5 colleges by random sampling method, aged 18 to 25 years returned a questionnaire designed to test their level of knowledge about tobacco use, attitude towards tobacco use and practice related to tobacco use. 66% of females and 65% of males had good knowledge …
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Effectiveness of Life Skill Training through the Art of Storytelling on Adjustment of Children with Conduct Disorder
Abstract: Introduction: conduct disorder is the most common disorder seen in children. This study investigated the effect of training of life skills on the adjustment level of the children with conduct disorder. Method: Sixty-eight children of conduct disorder from Delhi state in India were given life skill training through the art of storytelling. Pretest –intervention- posttest design was used in this study to draw the results. Appropriate stories from the module …
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Diarrhea and Its Management among Mothers of Under-fives Children in Selected Rural Areas of Fatehabad
Abstract: Diarrhea is the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children’s of under-five years in developing countries and an important cause of malnutrition. In New Delhi (2007) slum area, the attack rate of acute diarrhea disease (ADD) was 7.73% and ADD’s annual adjusted morbidity rate was 1.69 episodes per child per year. In 2001 an estimated 1.5 million below 5 years died from diarrhea. Eight out of 10 of these …
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Readability Index Operation in Research
Abstract: Profuse studies depict that shorter sentences are easier to read and denotes reader's overall understanding. The Fog Index and other readability scopes are purely formulas for measuring textual hardships. The fog index is generally used to ratify that text can be read easily by the public. SMOG is widely used, notably for checking health messages. Like the Flesch–Kincaid Grade Level and The Coleman–Liau, Automated Readability Index, its output approximates the …
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Telemedicine: A Mini Review
Abstract: India is the largest democratic country in the world, with over 1.2 billion population. It has a diverse, multilingual, and a multiethnic society. Affordable healthcare to all has been one of the biggest challenges India faces today. According to the 2015 report by UNICEF, there has been slow but steady progress in India over the last two decades as reflected by the improvement in common healthcare indicators. The development of …
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Breast Self-Examination among Mizan–Tepi University Mizan Campus Female Students Benchi Maji Zone Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Breast self-examination is one of the most cost-effective methods of screening for breast cancer detection at the early stage of the disease. The exact cause of breast cancer is not known but it is caused by multiple risk factors. It is a hormone dependent disease with a female to male ratio of 150:1. The incidence of breast cancer among blacks African American and low-income countries is low but the …
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A Study to Assess Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Janani Suraksha Yojana among ASHA Workers in Selected Primary Health Centers of Anand District, Gujarat
Abstract: Background: Woman plays a cardinal role in the family. Care during child bearing period is very influential aspect for healthy mother with a healthy baby. JSY had a tremendous impact in declining maternal and newborn health morbidities and mortalities. As ASHA worker is the mediator between the health centers and rural community the knowledge, they possess will help to improve the health status of the community people. Due to versatile …
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of structured teaching programme (STP) on Knowledge Regarding Dental Hygiene among School Going Children at Sri Goindwal Sahib (2018)
Abstract: Background: Oral health is an integral component of general health. Oral health has also been found profoundly influence the quality of life. Dental hygiene is the practice of keeping one' mouth clean and free of disease and other oral problems. Aim: A study to evaluate the impact of structured teaching programme on the knowledge of school going children at Sri Goindwal Sahib. Materials & methods: A non-randomized experimental control group …
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Food Adulteration, its Detection and to Create Awareness among Homemakers Regarding Food Safety Standards in Selected Rural and Urban Community of Drug District, Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Health is wealth; happiness lies in the health of man. Good health helps to develop charm, grace and happy mind. Florence Nightingale recognizes the radically changed outcomes by addressing clean water, nourishing food, light and fresh air. Good nutritive food plays very vital role in maintaining proper health and also helps in prevention and cure of diseases. All body functions like metabolic, hormonal, mental, physical or chemical cannot be performed …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 50–70 Read article