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Perceived Stress among North Indian Nursing Undergraduate Students
Abstract: In recent years there is a budding appreciation of the stresses involved in training of nursing students. The present study aimed to assess perceived stress in the undergraduate students studying in a nursing college located in northern India. It was a cross sectional study carried out at College of nursing, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana in the month of August 2011 using pretested self-administered questionnaire. Perceived stress score was measured using …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge Regarding HIV/AIDS among Nursing Students
Abstract: Nursing students being the future nurses need to have an appropriate knowledge regarding HIV/AID. A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out to assess the knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS among nursing students of a premier nursing institute. Using purposive sampling technique 39 final year students of undergraduate programme were selected for the study. A pre validated, semi structured questionnaire was used to assess their knowledge regarding various aspects of the disease. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Prevalence and Determinants of Stress among Staff Nurses Working in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: Out of many groups who are affected by stress, nurses comprise an important group because of the unique environment in which they work. It is important to assess the status for their psychological well being for not only their own betterment but the betterment of their patients as well. The present cross sectional study was conducted among 200 nurses working in a tertiary hospital of Delhi to assess the prevalence …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Knowledge regarding Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation among the Nursing Personnel Working in Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: All nursing personnel should have knowledge and skill regarding cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, deficient awareness regarding CPR has been reported in literature. A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the knowledge regarding CPR among the nursing personnel working in emergency department of a tertiary care hospital. Using purposive, convenient sampling technique, a total of 70 nursing personnel were enrolled in the study. A validated questionnaire was used to get …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 103–107 Read article
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Mental Health Risk Assessment in a Selected Urban Slum of Delhi—A Survey Report
Abstract: Mental health promotion and mental illness prevention are important parts of community mental health program. A survey to assess the mental well-being of the people living in Sangam Vihar in New Delhi, was conducted in order to identify the population ‘at risk’ for getting mental illness. A total of 290 sample subjects were selected from the community through convenient sampling and a cross-sectional survey design was used. Out of 290 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 116–122 Read article
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Psychosocial Needs among Caregivers of Patient with Mood Disorders in Tertiary Care Hospitals, Dehradun
Abstract: Introduction: Mood disorders are the second commonest cause of disability and hospitalization, presently all over the world. Caregivers always compromise with their physical, psychological and social health to provide the best possible care to their loved one. These adjustments impose a negative impact on caregiver’s health and causes psychosocial strain, which leads to lower needs of the caregivers. Methodology: A quantitative non-experimental cross-sectional survey design was used to assess the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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Knowledge and Self-reported Practices of Adolescents towards Road Safety Measures
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among young people aged 15–19 yearsand second leading cause among 5–14 years old. The decade of 2011-2020 has been declaredas the "Decade of Action for Road Safety” by UN General Assembly, which seeks to halt theincreasing trends in road traffic deaths and injuries worldwide. The starting point for anyinterventions aimed at achieving the UN declaration especially with regard to young peoplewould …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–32 Read article
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Emotional Intelligence among Various Levels of Nursing Students
Abstract: Introduction: Emotional Intelligence skills help nurses to stay focussed on their job underimmense pressure of work in the challenging hospital environment. It reduces work-relatedstress, improve job-performance and enhance effective leadership. Objective: To compare theemotional intelligence of three levels of under-graduate nursing students. Methodology: Thiscross-sectional study was carried out at National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE),PGIMER, Chandigarh. A total of 216 students including 79 B.Sc. Nursing 1st year, 65 B.Sc.Nursing 2nd …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Assessment of Loneliness and Depression Status of Tuberculosis Patients Who Applied to Sakarya Tuberculosis Control Dispensary
Abstract: Background: This study was planned by using a descriptive and cross-sectional research model in order to examine the loneliness and depression status of tuberculosis patients who applied to Sakarya Tuberculosis Control Dispensary. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out with 100 tuberculosis patients who applied to Sakarya Tuberculosis Control Dispensary between September 2016 and February 2017, after obtaining institutional permission and ethics committee approval. Analysis of data collected using …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of Glycemic Control on Sputum Conversion at the End of Intensive Phase of Category I DOTS Therapy among Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Abstract: India is an endemic country of tuberculosis and diabetic capital of the world. A patient with diabetes has more chance of occurrence tuberculosis. Many studies pointed out the merging epidemic of diabetes and tuberculosis. Rifampicin and Isoniazid are the most prominent drugs in anti-TB treatment. These drugs disrupt the metabolism of many anti-hypoglycemic agents and lower the plasma levels, leading to hypogycemia. In non-diabetics, it impairs the release and action …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Gaps in Knowledge Related to Equipment use in Pediatric Intensive Care and High Dependency Units
Abstract: Medical equipment has an important role in pediatric critical care. Health care professionalsneed to maintain their competency which is in-turn needed to ensure patient safety andprovide safe care. With increased burden on health care in PICU and HDU and due to lack oftime to upgrade knowledge, nurses may have possible gap in knowledge related to equipmentuse in PICU and HDU. This non-experimental descriptive cross-sectional study has beenconducted to identify gaps …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 36–39 Read article
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Job-related Stress among Nurses Working at Referral Hospitals of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Mixed Method
Abstract: Background: job stress among nurses is a major concern. Since, nurses are frontline healthcare providers in Ethiopian hospitals, always overloaded with various tasks that affect theirphysical and mental health. The nature of the work and the hospital environment majorlyaffected the nurses’ work. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to assess nurse’s job-related stress in Amhara Region and identify stressors that lead to stress. Methods: Institutionbased cross-sectional mixed methods …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 40–49 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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Mental Health Risk Assessment in a Selected Urban Slum of Delhi—A Survey Report
Abstract: Mental health promotion and mental illness prevention are important parts of community mental health program. A survey to assess the mental well-being of the people living in Sangam Vihar in New Delhi, was conducted in order to identify the population ‘at risk’ for getting mental illness. A total of 290 sample subjects were selected from the community through convenient sampling and a cross-sectional survey design was used. Out of 290 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 116–122 Read article
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Awareness About Lifestyle Diseases Associated Risk Factors in School Going Children in Delhi
Abstract: Lifestyle means a pattern of individual practices and personal behavioral choices that are related to elevated or reduced health risk. The diseases which primarily arise from the abnormal lifestyle of a person are grouped under the term “Lifestyle Diseases”. For younger population, the risk of lifestyle disease looms larger. Therefore, this paper aimed to find the prevalence and awareness of lifestyle disease related risk factors in school going children aged …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2011 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Awareness about Environmental Health among Nursing Personnel in Delhi
Abstract: The environment is one of the primary determinants of individual and community health. Nursing personnel are considered as one of the vital messengers of knowledge to bring change in total health. The study has been conducted with the aim of comparing the knowledge level of nursing personnel regarding environment and health and the related legal issues. It is a hospital based cross-sectional comparative study conducted on sample of 82 and …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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A study to assess the knowledge and attitude towards healthy and regular breakfast among undergraduate students of Moradabad, U.P.
Abstract: A research titled “A study to assess knowledge and attitude towards healthy and regular breakfast among undergraduate students of selected colleges of Moradabad, UP, was conducted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of a degree of ‘Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Vivekanand College of Nursing, Moradabad, UP. The present study is an attempt to determine the students’ knowledge towards healthy and regular breakfast, which in turn will help the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–22 Read article
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Association between Functional Status and Treatment Adherence among Elderly Suffering from Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: The burden of diabetes mellitus(DM) is rising disproportionately in the world. Elderly population is moreprone for chronic and recurrent illness like DM which may require long term treatment. Non-adherencein this age group accounts for substantial worsening of functional status. Little knowledge is availableregarding association between functional status and treatment adherence among elderly. The aim is toassess the functional status and its association with treatment adherence among elderly with diabetes. Across …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Assessment of Students’ Attitude, Satisfaction and Perception towards E-learning during COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract: Background: Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has been affecting millions of people and is lifethreatening all over the world. The aim of this study is to analyse the significance role of e-learning inCOVID-19 crisis among undergraduate nursing students. E-learning offers many opportunities andbenefits for career enrichment and advancement. If you believe it is the right learning environment foryou and you can commit the time and resources needed, e-learning can offer you …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 51–59 Read article
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A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Buerger Allen Exercises on Improving the Peripheral Blood Circulation among the Diabetic Patients Admitted at GGS Medical Hospital, Faridkot
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar because thepancreas does not produce enough insulin or cells do not respond to insulin. The high blood sugarproduces classical symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is non-insulin dependent in which there is an absolute insulin deficiency due to destruction of islets cell in thepancreas. Type 2 diabetes mellitus makes up …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–42 Read article