iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep-Oct 2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Prevalence and Attitude Regarding Non Prescribed Medications among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal and Child Health Care Centers in Assiut City
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	ShaimaaAbdelrehim Khalaf || ShimaaElwardany Aly || AmalAbdelaziz Ahmed
	:	10.9790/1959-0705010111

Abstract: Medications use during pregnancy has always created a challenge in antenatal care due to the potential fetal risk associated with the use. The study aimed to estimate prevalence and assess attitude regarding non-prescribed medications among pregnant women attending Maternal and Child Health Care centers in Assiut City. Subjects and Methods: Design:Descriptive cross-sectional design. Setting:the current study conducted in two Maternal and Child Health Care centers.Sample: 368 pregnant women. Tool of the study: structured interview questionnaire which contained two parts: part (I): Socioeconomic scale, current gynecological and obstetric history and questions regarding using of non-prescribed medications during pregnancy (previous and current); part (II): Medications use attitude scale.Results:60.9% of pregnant women were aged from 5 to 40 years, 33.4% had secondary.......

 

Keywords: Prevalence, attitude,pregnant women,non-prescribed medications.

[1]. Abasiubong F., Bassey E.A., Udobang J.A., Akinbami O.S., Udoh S.B., and Udong A.U., (2012): Self-medications: potential risks and hazards among pregnant women in Uyo, Nigeria‟, The Pan African Medical Journal; 13:15.
[2]. Abduelkarem A. R and Mustafa H., (2017): Use of Over-the-Counter Medications among Pregnant Women in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Journal of Pregnancy Volume, Article ID 4503793,Pp1- 8.
[3]. Adhikari A., Biswas Sh., Chattopadhyay J.Ch. and Gupta R.K., (2011): Medications use behaviour of pregnant women in rural IndiaJ Pak Med Assoc, Vol. 61, No. 4.
[4]. Aljoher A. M., Alsaeed M.A., AlKhlfan M.A., Almethen A.W., Almukhaitah M.A., Zareen H. and Ali S.I., (2018): Pregnant Women Risk Perception of Medications and Natural Products Use During Pregnancy in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 70, Pp. 13-20.
[5]. Baghianimoghadam M.H., Mojahed Sh., Baghianimoghadam M., Yousefi N. and Zolghadr R, (2013): Attitude and practice of pregnant women regarding self-medications in Yazd, Iran, Arch Iran Med.; 16(10): 580 – 583.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Caregivers' Management For Their Children With Nocturnal Enuresis
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Magda Aly Essawy || Awatif El Sharkawy || Ghada Mohamed Basuony
	:	10.9790/1959-0705011223

Abstract: Background: Nocturnal Enuresis (NE) is considered as a source of embarrassment and upsetting for children , it disturbs their self-esteem which consequently refrain them from certain age-appropriate activities. Caregivers may become frustrated with their child's bed- wetting because it is a drain of time, energy and money. Nocturnal enuresis is defined as involuntary or unintentional repeated voiding of urine in bed at night at least twice a week for at least three consecutive months for five years old children or more .Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the family care for their children with nocturnal enuresis Setting: This study was conducted in outpatient departments at of Sidi- Salem Hospital. Subjects: Convenience sampling of 150 caregivers of children.......

 

Keywords: Family Care ; Nocturnal Enuresis; Children with Nocturnal Enuresis

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Impact of Multi-intervention on attitude among health care professionals on practice of infection control measures in selected wards of hospital at Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Mrs. Shalini Lidwin Fernandes || Dr. Larissa Martha Sams || Dr. Diana Lobo
	:	10.9790/1959-0705012427

Abstract: Basic infection control measures in any healthcare setup can reduce the rates of healthcare-associated infections. A quasi experimental and Cross sectional descriptivestudy was conducted to assess the impact of multi intervention on attitude among 150 health care professionals on practice of infection control measures in selected wards of the Hospitals at Mangaluru. Result revealed that, among nurse trainee (50), in pretest 6% had negative attitude where as in next three posttest 100% had positive attitude regarding practice of infection control measures. Among the other health care professionals (70), all had (100%) positive attitude regarding practice of infection control measures. The mean pretest score 94.1 among core nurses and 93.6 in trainee nurses, which are significantly.......

 

Keywords: attitude, health care professionals, effectiveness, practice of infection control.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Training on First Aid forTeachers of Primary Schools At Ismailia City
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Mohammed Saad Abo Elsoud Prof || Dr. Hanaa Abdul Hakiem Ahmed || Prof. Dr. Amina Mohamed Abdel-Wahab Ahmed || dr.Hanaa Kassem Farg
	:	10.9790/1959-0705012838

Abstract: Background: Teachers and children spend significant time together within the school environment. Schools are places where one can find an obvious risk of traumatic injuries. Teachers play significant roles in child protection. Therefore, teachers' training on first aid is very important. Aim:the study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on first aid for teachers of primary schools at Ismailia city. Design:Aquasi-experimental design was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted in seven primary schools in Ismailia city. Sample: Systematic random sample was used in this study; it consisted of allavailable teachers who are in contact with studentsfrom1st grades to 4th grades in the selected primary about (140 teachers).Tools: Two tools were used. First tool: interviewing questionnaire which included two parts: Socio demographic data, and knowledge of primary......

 

Keywords: First aid, school children, primary school teachers, Training program

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[3]. Al-Robaiaay, Y. (2013). Knowledge of primary school teachers regarding first aid in Baghdad Al-Rusafa, Al–Kindy Col Med J. 2013; 9(1): 59.
[4]. Al-Samghan, A., Al-Shahrani, F., & Al-shahrani, F. (2015).Primary School Teachers' Knowledge about First-Aid. MED. J. Cairo Univ, 83(1), 541-547.
[5]. Arli, S. K., & Yildirim, Z. (2017). The Effects of Basic First Aid Education on Teachers' Knowledge Level: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 10(2), 813..

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Mindfulness Based Intervention Program For Mothers Of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Somaya E. Abou-Abdou || Mohamed R. Soltan || Safaa A. Ali || Huwida H.Abed Elmenem
	:	10.9790/1959-0705013949

Abstract: Background: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders among children. Higher levels of stress, poor quality of life, less parenting satisfaction and perplexing child behaviors that evokes harsh parenting are common among mothers of ADHD children. Aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness based intervention program on mothers of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Subject and methods: the study was conducted in the child psychiatric outpatient clinic at Fayoum university hospital, Egypt using a quasi-experimental design with one-group pre-post assessment. The sample consisted of 50 mothers accompanying their ADHD children to study setting. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire sheet for demographic data, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder beliefs scale, parenting scale, the Arabic version of Conners' rating scale and the Kessler psychological distress Scale (K10). Mindfulness Based Intervention Program for mothers was designed and implemented to improve mothers' beliefs, parenting practices with ADHD children, mindfulness in parenting and decrease their psychological......

 

Keywords: Mindfulness, Intervention program, Mothers, Psychologicaldistress, ADHD child, Conners' scale, Parenting.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Trends and Barriers in the Use of Hormonal Contraception Among Women In Mansoura-Egypt
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Yousif A. || Mansour F.
	:	10.9790/1959-0705015057

Abstract: The hormonal contraceptives are highly effective long acting reversible contraception. Providing better counseling would assist the user in coping with side effects and decreases unnecessary barriers that lead to discontinuation of these methods. The aim of the study was to determine the trends and barriers in the use of hormonal contraception among women in Mansoura-Egypt. SUBJES and METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional exploratory study design was used in this study. It was carried between February and July 2017. A statistical sample of 166 women attending the family planning clinic at Mansoura University Hospital –Egypt and were users of HCM were involved in this study. Questionnaire schedule include data about; client characteristics, the HCM they ever used; side-effects and barriers lead to discontinuation of the method. RESULTS: the injectable was the most widely.......

 

Keywords: Family planning, hormonal contraceptive methods, contraceptive barriers.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Efficacy of Flexibility Exercises on Joints' Pain, Stiffness And Physical Dysfunction In Patients With Systemic Lupus Versus Rheumatoid Arthritis
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Engy Elsayed Esmaeel El Doushy
	:	10.9790/1959-0705015870

Abstract: Background: Joints' pain, stiffness and physical dysfunction are the main distressing symptoms for both rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus patients, which affect their ability of doing daily living activities. The aim of the current study was to evaluate efficacy of flexibility exercises on joints' pain, stiffness and physical dysfunction in patients with systemic lupus versus rheumatoid arthritis. Design: A Quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Setting: The current study was conducted at the rheumatology and rehabilitation outpatient clinics of Menoufia university hospital, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A convenience sample consisted of 80 Adult patients with systemic lupus and rheumatoid arthritis divided equally into two groups who agreed to participate in the study and fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Tools: 1. Participants' characteristics questionnaire consisted of socio.......

 

Keywords: Flexibility exercises, Joints' pain, stiffness, and physical dysfunction, Systemic lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis..

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	HELP: Hands on Equipment Learning Program
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Capt .Usha Banerjee || Ms. Vertika Agarwal || Ms.N.Rathina || Ms.D.MarylineFlinsi
	:	10.9790/1959-0705017174

Abstract: Nursing is a very device-heavy discipline. Learning everything about every biomedical equipment's just isn't feasible, as nurses have the entrenched cultural desire to focus on the patient care. Nursing Curriculum does not specify biomedical equipment's training. There is challenges of effective training and assessing competencies. Breakdown and repairs are also a major concern as they effect the patient care, revenue and cost optimization of the hospital. In order to bridge this gap of increasing demand of technology and limited competency of nurses, a program "HELP"- Hands on Equipment Learning Program was incited . Early adaptation and acclimatization to available technology in hospitals will help nurses in delivering better care to their patients. The development of structures.......

 

Keywords: Biomedical equipment's,Nursing staff,Preceptor training, Induction Program,.

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[2]. http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/70455/WHO_HSS_....

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Facilitated Tucking Versus Swaddling Positions on Orogastric Tube Insertion Pain amongPreterm Neonates
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	AbeerabdEl-Razik Ahmed Mohammed-Lecturer
	:	10.9790/1959-0705017586

Abstract: Background: Preterm neonates admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are exposed to a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic painful procedures as orogastric tube (OGT) insertion. Pain evokes negative physiological and behavioral responses. Consequently, it leads to short and long term detrimental complications. So, it is reasonable to address their pain by incorporating developmental supportive positions as facilitated tucking and swaddling.Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of facilitated tucking versus swaddling positions on OGT insertion pain among preterm neonates. ResearchDesign: A quasi- experimentalresearchdesignwasused......

 

Keywords:Facilitated Tucking Position; Swaddling Position; Preterm Neonates; Orogastric Tube Insertion; Pain.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study to assess the effectiveness of Back massage on Anxiety level, Heart rate and Blood pressure among Hospitalized Hypertensive patients at selected Hospitals Tumkur
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Dr. K. Ramu || Dr Yathi Kumar Swamy Gowda || Dr.Bharathi M
	:	10.9790/1959-0705018793

Abstract: Objective: To Assess the effectiveness of back massage on anxiety level, heart rate and blood pressure among hospitalized hypertensive patients. Research Methodology: - Quasi experimental design with 120 hypertensive patients, 60 for experimental group and 60 for control group were allotted through purposive sampling techniques. Results: - The results showed that back massage was highly effective in reducing anxiety level, maintaining heart rate and reducing and maintaining blood pressure among hospitalized hypertensive patients in experimental group than control group. There is a significant association between pretest and post test scores of anxiety level, heart rate and blood pressure with the age, occupational status , annual income of the family, duration of hospitalization of the hypertensive patients and no association among gender and marital status .Conclusion: The study concluded that back massage is effective in reducing anxiety level, maintaining heart rate and reducing and maintaining blood pressure.

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