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Efficacy of Jawarish Falafali in Siman Mufrit (obesity): A pre-post analytical clinical study.
Abstract: Background & Objectives: Obesity (Siman Mufrit) is characterized by excess adipose tissue mass and increased BMI. Obesity has already reached epidemic proportions. In 2016, 1.9 billion adults worldwide were overweight. Of these over 650 million were obese. About 340 million adolescents (aged 5-19) and 41 million children (age < 5) were overweight or obese. NFHS-4 (2015-16) reported that obesity in India doubled in the last decade. Obesity is strongly associated …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 59–67 Read article
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Role of Jala Neti (Yogic Nasal Cleansing) in the Management of Pratishyaya vis-a-vis Allergic Rhinitis
Abstract: One of the ancient diseases Pratishyaya can be correlated with allergic rhinitis based on clinical features. Allergic rhinitis is the most common chronic condition, with an estimated prevalence of 5%– 22%, in the United States. It increases from infancy, peaks in childhood and adolescence, and decreases in the elderly. The incidence is increasing due to the increased environmental pollution which is an unavoidable factor. The best way to tackle it …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 133–142 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Compliance of Patients with Bronchial Asthma
Abstract: Due to changing environment, life style, increasing industrialization and urbanization, there is a rise in asthma, which is more common problem among adults and children. The present descriptive survey was conducted with an aim to assess the knowledge, attitude and compliance of patients with bronchial asthma among 80 subjects by utilizing structured knowledge questionnaire, attitude (5 point) scale and compliance (3 point) scale on bronchial asthma. Findings evidenced that the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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A Study to assess Prescription pattern in outpatient department of tertiary care hospital
Abstract: ABSTRACTBackground:Antibiotic resistance and irrational prescribing is a global concern, is particularly pressing in developing nations, including India, where the burden of infectious disease is high and healthcare spending is low. The Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) was established to develop actionable policy recommendations specifically relevant to low- and middle-income countries where suboptimal access to antibiotics - not a major concern in high-income countries - is possibly as severe a problem …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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A Comparative Study on Nutritional Assessment and the Health of Toddlers (1–3 year) in Urban and Rural community of Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Abstract: Toddlerhood is difficult exiting interesting period of life. Developmental milestones are a set of functional skills or age-specific tasks that most children can do at a certain age range. The study sample was 500 toddlers aged 1–3 year was selected, 250 from urban and 250 from almost equal number of male and female toddlers. A modified conceptual frame work of the study was based on the Callista Roy Adaptation Model. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude towards Teenage Pregnancy among Adolescent Students of selected Urban and Rural Schools of East Sikkim
Abstract: Pregnant teenagers face many of the same pregnancy related issues as other women. On a global level, 95% of the adolescents (aged 15–19) gives birth a child which take place in developing countries. Every year, some 3 million girls in this age bracket resort to unsafe abortion, risking their lives and health. The primary purpose of this study was to explore the knowledge and attitude towards teenage pregnancy among adolescent …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 44–55 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–44 Read article
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Mission Indradhanush: A Magic Wand of Our Frontline Health Soldiers
Abstract: Mission Indradhanush was launched by the Union Health Minister, J. P. Nanda on 25th December 2014 with the aim to immunize all children against seven vaccine preventable diseases, namely diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B by the year 2020. In addition to this, vaccines for Japanese encephalitis (JE) and Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) are also being provided in selected states. Mission Indradhanush consists of special immunization …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 45–47 Read article
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Effectiveness of STP on Knowledge and Attitude of Nursing Students on Eye Donation
Abstract: There are almost 52 million visually impaired people and 270,000 blind children in India. That's almost one-fourth the world's blind population living in India. Eye donation provides people who are blind with an opportunity to regain their vision through corneal transplantation, research and teaching. The need for donated eyes far exceeds the availability of donations. Nursing students are the future health care providers for the community. They are from different …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Psychiatry During Pregnancy
Abstract: Psychiatric during pregnancy is increasingly recognized that many women with psychotic disorders have children and that pregnancies of these women are high-risk. Psychotic disorders increase the risk of stillbirth and infant mortality and can affect a woman’s ability to care for herself and her infant. Although women with psychoses are less fertile than the general population, partly as a result of hyperprolactinaemia secondary to antipsychotic drugs, the increasing use of …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 53–57 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Breastfeeding among College Girls of a Selected College of Ludhiana
Abstract: Breast milk is vital for the growth and development of children but due to various reasons it is not given. The knowledge and attitude of mothers play a significant role in initiation of this natural practice. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of college girls of Ludhiana, Punjab regarding breastfeeding,who are going to be the future mothers. A pre-tested structured multiple-choice questionnaire having items on …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 87–96 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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A Conceptul study of Puerperium wsr Puerperial sepsis.
Abstract: The Postpartum period is a critical stage in woman’s life in which a series of changes occur,which impact not only physical health of woman but also psychological and social level.The postpartum period is considered as an indicator of standard of maternal and child health. Routine care in the immediate postpartum period includes meticulous awareness of the medical and social needs of the mother. .It is also very important to understand …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme Regarding Road Traffic Accident and Its Prevention among the Adolescents (11th to 12th Class) in Selected School of Bhilai (C.G.)
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among children and young adults aged 5–29 years. The main objective of this study was to assess the pre-test post-test knowledge regarding road traffic accident and its prevention among adolescents. Quasi-experimental, one group pre-test post-test research design was taken on. A total of 60 samples were selected using non-probability purposive sampling technique. The tool used for the study comprised of two …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 59–65 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Breastfeeding among College Girls of a Selected College of Ludhiana
Abstract: Breast milk is vital for the growth and development of children but due to various reasons it is not given. The knowledge and attitude of mothers play a significant role in initiation of this natural practice. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of college girls of Ludhiana, Punjab regarding breastfeeding,who are going to be the future mothers. A pre-tested structured multiple-choice questionnaire having items on …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 87–96 Read article
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Effectiveness of Infrared Therapy in Healing of Episiotomy Wound among Postnatal Mothers at Selected Hospital Panipat, Haryana
Abstract: Pregnancy is a wonderful creation with life’s greatest blessings, dreams and expectation in women’s lives. Pregnancy is a time where a mother is going through a lot of changes both physically and psychologically. Episiotomy is one of the most widely performed surgical procedure at the time of childbirth. As the episiotomy procedure causes perineal pain to mothers, it was considered to be a stressful factor which disrupts the daily activities …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 79–86 Read article
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Health Education and Importance of Hand Wash Technique for Schoolchildren
Abstract: Schoolchildren are more prone to acquire infection like hand, foot and mouth disease based on theirimmune system. Proper hand hygiene prevents spreading of infection. The main aim is to determinethe health education of the school students about the importance of hand washing, preventing crossinfection, and promoting hygienic technique. To implement health education in schools and to educatethe importance of hygiene to children with knowledge and healthy attitudes toward hand washing,soaps …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Attitude Regarding Online Learning Among Parents of Nursing Students, in Selected Nursing Colleges of Kerala and Karnataka
Abstract: In the past, there has been heated discussion about how students should use digital tools for learning among parents, academics, teachers, and policymakers. This study aimed to determine how parents of nursing students felt about online education in a few nursing colleges in Kerala and Karnataka. This study employed a descriptive survey design to gather information. The sample comprised of 111 nursing students' parents, who were selected using purposive sampling …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 76–81 Read article
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Dauhruda—Two Hearts in One Body
Abstract: Modern era is so much mechanistic that the human being is not aware of his own existence, so what about the existence of second life growing inside the womb of a Garbhini (pregnant lady). In Ayurveda pregnant condition of woman is considered to be very crucial as it is the period of creation of Supraja (multispecialty intelligent progeny). Future of India is procreating inside the uterus of mothers so it …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Behavioral Problem in Adolescence: A Solution through Ayurveda
Abstract: Human beings have to pass different phases of life. Adolescence is a phase of physical, physiological and emotional changes in life and extends from 10 to 19 years of life. This phase of life is in between childhood and adulthood of human life. Along with marked physical, psychological changes rapid behavioural changes are also well noticed in this vulnerable phase of life. A huge group of individual suffer from a …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 36–40 Read article