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Deviant Behavior among Adolescents in Selected Senior Secondary Schools in Mullana, Haryana
Abstract: Deviant behavior is commonly seen among adolescents. The consequences of deviant behavior presently pose a major public health problem for the society. The identification, assessment, referral and treatment of aggressive young people are challenges for many institutions including schools, juvenile justice authorities and clinical mental resources. Schools being a major influence on the growing and developing mind of the adolescents provide an ideal setting to carry out such a study. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Rehabilitation of Flood Victims: The Kerala Model
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to understand the rehabilitative process after the flood disaster in Kerala.Rehabilitation is an investment, with cost benefits for both the individuals and society. Rehabilitationalso enables individuals to participate in education and gainful employment, remain independent athome, and minimize the need for financial or caregiver support. A thorough literature search from thedatabases were searched between 2006 and 2020 including MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PubMed, EMBASE,CINAHL, The British …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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An Overview of Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) with Surgical Interventions from Ancient to Modern Era
Abstract: The word “haemorrhoid” is derived from the Greek “haema”= blood, and “rhoos”= flowing, and was originally used by Hippocrates to describe the flow of blood from the veins of the anus. Commonly, in society it is known as piles, the word pile is derived from Latin, meaning a ball or a mass. In Unani literature, hemorrhoids are known as “Bawaseer”. It is the plural of baasoor, which means wart or …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Anatomical Study of Asthi vaha srotas & Clinical Study of Asthi Kshaya w.s.r to “Osteoporosis”
Abstract: AbstractAyurveda is a life science. The researchers of Ayurveda could rule out the presence of srotas spreading throughout the human body. These srotas are governed by vayu which is using all the srotas of the body to carry out all the activity of human body, without which the human society will not exist. Several synonymous words have been described by the Ayurvedacharyas for srotas. The aim of the study was …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Ratricharya (Night Regimen)—Path of Healthy Life
Abstract: Paramount aim of Ayurveda is Sawasthasya Swasthaya Raksanam. For the gratification of this goal there are different concepts in Ayurveda and Ratricharya, is one of them. Copious information is available on Dincharya but not so much on Ratricharya as a separate heading. But the author of latter century explained about it. Ratricharya is not merely Nidra or sleep but it included three sub-pillars of life i.e. Ahara, Nidra and Bhramcharya. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Human Attributes in Humanoid Robots
Abstract: The robotics world has made robots more user friendly, intelligent and affordable. From industrial manufacturing to the medical field, robots are used. Humanoid robots resemble humans and can-do work more efficiently than a human can. With growing technology, we are able to add up human attributes to a humanoid, specifically the sweat gland. This work emphasizes the sweating robot to keep cool during intense activities as these types of robotic …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 9, Issue 2-3, 2020 · pp. 11–12 Read article
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A STUDY OF INDIAN FEMALE SUBSTANCE ABUSERS IN TREATMENT DEMOGRAPHIC AND PSYCHOMETRIC VARIABLES
Abstract: THE ADDICTIVE PROCESSThe drug epidemic is several decades old in India. It has moved from culturally accepted recreational phenomena towards the newer drug use of Heroin, ocaine and other designer drugs. Routes of administration have shifted from oral intake and inhalation to chasing and injecting drug use. While this, in a way, represents man’s hedonistic nature, it is also a symptom of the inherent dysfunction in society and its social …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Improving Care and Sanitation Facilities of Public Healthcare Delivery System: A Patient - Provider Perspective
Abstract: Despite being one of the fastest economies of the world and having taken big steps to advance the country’s health status after independence, India still has a long way to go. India’s healthcare system is challenging, particularly because of huge population size, economic and social factors coupled with the increasing burden of communicable and lifestyle diseases. Public hospitals in our country are heavily utilized by lower income groups of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Women Healthcare, Research Opportunities and Career Options: All Through Ayurveda
Abstract: Ayurveda is one of the oldest health care systems. As per Charak Samhita (One of the oldest classical text of Ayurveda), the aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy and cure the ailments of the diseased. Use of natural products, cost effectiveness, sustained use of thousands of years and awareness among the people regarding the indigenous has given momentum to the development of Ayurveda in recent …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 76s–79s Read article
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Women in Menstrual Hygiene Management
Abstract: This research paper provides the information about the women in various approaches of menstrual hygiene. In various countries women face the challenges during the period of menstruation. These include particularly low sanitary facilities and societal taboos. This research depicts the various issues faced by the females during their pre-menopause period, which leads to the barrier of hygienic reproductive health. There is a considerable gap in observational evidence on menstrual hygiene …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 71s–75s Read article
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Estimation of Prevalence of Varicose Veins Formation and Associated Risks in North Indian Population
Abstract: Aim and Objective: To find out the prevalence of varicose veins formation in patients and its associated risk factors in North Indian population. Methods: A total of 300 (150 cases and 150 controls) persons were selected for the study, who had been diagnosed for varicose veins complication, from January 2016 to June 2018 at Government Medical College, Jalaun (Orai) UP, (India). All the persons were further speculated and tested for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Imposed Consumerism in Health Care: A Recent Trend
Abstract: This paper seeks to discuss the trend of utilization of health care services in a paradigm where the patient is supposed to be a consumer of health care services. The factors responsible for over-utilization of healthcare resources without free choice of the consumers (patients) and their effect have been critically analyzed. The free choice of the patient may turn into imposed and biased choice while being played among various inter-related …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Social Marketing in Public Health
Abstract: Social marketing in public health is application of commercial marketing concepts, tools, resources, skills and technologies to encourage socially beneficial behavior especially among poorly or inadequately served segments of the population. It can be product- or behavior-focused. It mainly aims at changing one’s behavior to promote health and prevent diseases for benefit of individual and society as a whole. Triad of social marketing comprises of behavioral goals, segmentation and marketing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Stuttering – Review of 100 Cases at Tertiaty Care Centre
Abstract: Stuttering is prevalent in both the sexes and in every level of society, though the disorder is more prevalent in males as compared to females. It affects people in all ages, from infancy to old age. Seventy eight patients improved satisfactorily and twenty two patients missed follow up. Key words: stuttering, speech therapy, intelligence quotient, stuttering severity index
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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ICT Skill Building of Elderly: A Key to Combat Digital Divide
Abstract: Information and communication technology (ICT) exemplifies today’s society. The senior citizens represent the non-adopter group in the digital divide realm. As the numbers and proportion of elderly are on an increase, thus stimulating the positive effects of their embracing of ICT skills become vital tasks for today. More and more technologies are envisaged as a means to “empower” the elderly. Appropriate need based programs should be planned and implemented to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Capacity Building Initiatives for Health Workforce Development in Gujarat, India
Abstract: Human resources are critical component of an efficient and effective health care system. In many developing countries including India, there has been a long-term neglect in the planning and implementation of capacity building efforts for the public health workforce. Recently several states in India have launched variety of initiatives to address this challenge. Efforts for manpower development in Gujarat were initiated in 2000. Present manuscript attempts to document the initiatives …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Work Related Musculoskeletal Pain among Physiotherapy Students
Abstract: Physiotherapists serve as role models for practicing healthy lifestyle behaviors. They are desired to have a good level of physical fitness to meet their job demands. Their professional demands require the therapist to engage in activities that demand a wholesome amount of strength, endurance and flexibility. The job analysis shows that physiotherapy students are more likely to experience musculoskeletal pain. Occupational musculoskeletal pain relates to workplace hazards and incurs high …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Schizophrenia: A Mental Illness: General Review w.s.r. to Aetiology
Abstract: Mental disability has become one of the most dreadful conditions across the world. It is prevalent in almost each and every society and creates enormous social and economic burden. Mental illness is characterized by disturbances in a person’s emotions, thoughts, or behavior. The term mental illness (mental disability) includes wide variety of disorders, ranging from mild distress to severe impairment of social and occupational functioning. Schizophrenia is a chronic and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Teen Pregnancy in the Event of a Pandemic: A short commentary
Abstract: There is a strong correlation between the COVID-19 epidemic and an increase in rates of child marriage and teenage pregnancies around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 608,000 additional girls are at danger of child marriage and 542,000 additional girls are at risk of early pregnancy. A mother's health, as well as the economy and society at large, may suffer if an adolescent decides to get pregnant. Due to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 42–45 Read article
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Baseline Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes, Belief and Practices (KABP) related to HIV/AIDS in Vasai, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Despite of decade long national effort to target prevention programs towards the general Indian population, most prevention programs have largely focused on urban populations. Information on semi-urban and rural populations is limited. This study is a baseline assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes, Belief and Practices (KABP) related to HIV/AIDS, among participants receiving targeted awareness programmes in semi urban regions of Vasai taluka, Maharashtra state, which is identified as one of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 7–16 Read article