Journal of Nursing Science & Practice
Volume 9, Issue 3 (2019)
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Table of contents
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A Descriptive Correlational study to assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers regarding Prevention of child sexual abuse (CSA) in selected urban community in New Delhi.
Abstract: Introduction: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a universal problem with grave life-long outcomes. Mothers are an important person in children life Objectives: The study was aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers regarding Prevention of child sexual abuse, to correlate knowledge and attitude of mothers, to find out the association of knowledge and attitude with selected demographic variables of mothers and to develop guidelines for mothers regarding prevention …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Nursing Image and Empowerment: Beyond Professional Conduct
Abstract: The public image of nursing influences someone’s decision to choose the nursing profession, to remain in nursing, to promote nursing, and to progress in nursing. The society undervalued nursing as a profession probably due to its female dominion, suppression of females in the society, and the portrait of nurses as ‘physician’s maid’ in the media. We need to redefine our image around professional attributes such as critical thinking, therapeutic interventions, …
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Vulnerable Groups and Their Health-related Problems
Abstract: Vulnerable people are those who are weak, easily exposed to abuse and exploitation, and who are not able to protect themselves and their rights. It is seen in the studies conducted in the past years that the individuals who are among the vulnerable groups are adversely affected majorly by these studies. The prejudice against these groups or people that they are inadequate makes the individuals vulnerable to abuse. For this …
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Effectiveness of an Orientation Programme on the Anxiety Level of Patients Undergoing Gamma Knife Surgery: a Quasi-experimental Study
Abstract: Apart from being diagnosed with disease condition, the unfamiliarity of the environment and uncertainty of the procedure are the major contributors of the anxiety among the patients undergoing gamma knife surgery. Orientation and educational programme regarding diagnosis and treatment modalities of disease condition reduces the anxiety levels among patients as they become familiar to that. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of orientation programme on anxiety level …
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Quality of Life: A Masked Aspect in Children
Abstract: Quality of life (QoL) is a multidimensional and multifaceted component through which person measures domains of life. In children, these domains vary according to the developmental stage. Recent researches are focusing on QoL assessment, but it is still comparatively less researched area in pediatrics. More disease-specific tools need to be developed to assess QoL at each developmental stage. Keywords: Generic tools, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), multidimensional, quality of life …
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The Past and Present of Modern Nursing in Turkey
Abstract: The word nursing comes from the word “nurture (nutrio)” in Latin and means “the care given to the elderly, the young, the sick and the wounded in need of help”. It is reported that the concept of modern nursing started with Florence Nightingale in Istanbul Selimiye Barracks during the Crimean War in 1854. The first developments in the field of nursing in Turkey were realized by Dr. Besim Ömer Pasha. …
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Clinical features, Related Problems and Health Seeking Behaviour Among Clients with Nephrolithiasis and Urolithiasis in a Tertiary care Hospital
Abstract: Renal stone is a common problem worldwide with its increasing prevalence. They are imposing a significant economic burden for nations. Lifestyle and environmental factors contribute significantly in their formation. Presentation of renal colic is common and therefore treatment is not delayed. However, in absence of any preventive measure >50% renal stone may reoccur. Renal stone may reoccur at any age, the peak incidence is reported between 20–49 years. Males are …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 40–45 Read article