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88 articles for “Mothers knowledge.”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Utilization of Long-Acting Contraceptive Methods and Predictors of Utilization among Reproductive Age Group Women in Addis Ababa Public Health Centers, Ethiopia.
Abstract: Long-acting contraceptives (LACs) such as intrauterine devices and hormonal implants are among the most effective methods that prevent unintended pregnancies. The methods are more convenient to clients who want to space or limit their births. But, their utilization is still very low and there is no strong evidence about the factors contributed to the low utilization level. The present study was undertaken to assess the utilization of LAC methods and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Nutrition to Infant Complementary Food or Weaning Diet
Abstract: Weaning practices impact on long-term eating habits of children. Education to caregiver or mother may have impact and improve nutritional status in children by empowering parents or caregiver to provide the best possible. Nutritional education is essential component of health promotion and disease prevention. There are lack of evidences regarding education and knowledge for weaning diet. Delayed weaning can cause nutritional deficiency disorder. Proper weaning diet at proper age is …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Perceptions of Health Care Providers and the Community on the Management of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) in Young Infants where Referral is not Possible: A Qualitative Study
Abstract: Introduction: Every year, about 2.8 million children die in the first month of life, with 98% of these deaths occurring in developing countries. The current World Health Organization recommendation for management of infections in neonates and young infants (0–59 days old) is referral for hospital treatment with a 7 to 10 day course of a combination of two injectable antibiotics – Penicillin or Ampicillin plus Gentamicin. However, existing evidence demonstrates …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Effectiveness of RMC Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nurses and Maternal Perception
Abstract: A preliminary investigation was undertaken to create and assess the impact of RMC (Respectful Maternity Care) interventions on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses, as well as maternal perceptions regarding RMC, within maternity units at specific hospitals in Chandigarh. A quasi-experimental research design was utilized for data collection from nurses, while a post-test only design was employed for collecting data from mothers. A preliminary investigation, constituting 10% of the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Research in the Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is one of the oldest medicine systems serving humanity till today, and that in itself is proof of the correctness of its principles. Acient living people and their disease management was possible because of these traditional medicine systems and Unani being one of these. As each science has its own basis and goals, so odes Unani science. Like all other sciences, its progress also requires …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Concept of Rasaja Bhava in Garbhavastha and its Applied Aspects
Abstract: Ayurveda lays great emphasis on ensuring holistic nutrition. Ahara is the prime requirement of every living organism. So in Ayurveda, it is considered as one of the ‘Trayopastambha’. Foetal development is a continuous process of maturation of structure discussed under three periods of gestation, i.e., germinal, embryonic and foetal period. The ‘Vriddhi’ term denotes above three stages of development. Ayurveda gave importance to the six procreative factors (Shadgar bhakara bhavas), …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Oral Health for Overall Health
Abstract: Oral health is an essential component of health throughout life. Health education comprises consciously constructed opportunities for learning involving some form of communication designed to improve health literacy, including improving knowledge, and developing life skills which are conducive to individual and community health. Successful educational programs are found in association with preventive, promotive and curative programs. While health promotion refers to combination of educational, organizational, economic, political and environmental supports …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Malaria Elimination Plan by 2030 in Ethiopia: Does Evidence based Practice Matter?
Abstract: Background: Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death among under-five children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite, the remarkable progress in reducing under-five mortality rates in Ethiopia; it is continuing as a major threat to under-five. Objective: Thus, this study is calling for the evidence-based practice to the planed malaria elimination by 2030. Method: A cross-sectional survey involving 388 participants (mothers/guardians/caregivers) attending two health centres due to an acute febrile …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 3–12 Read article