iosr-JNHS   Volume-10 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep. – Oct. 2021

Abstract: A peanut ball is a giant peanut shell shaped ball which can be used as a birthing tool by the women during labour as a non-pharmacological method for reducing pain and shortening labour duration, specially if received an epidural or analgesic. The placement of peanut ball between the legs of a woman can help increase the pelvic diameter and help in opening up the birth canal easily. Researches have proved its efficacy as the ball helps in progress of labour, shortening labour duration, decreasing PPH, improving feto-maternal circulation. The peanut ball can be used in different positions according to maternal choice. Choosing correct size of the ball depends on maternal height and body weight. Choosing wrong sized peanut balls can result in no benefits for the mothers. Nurses should monitor feto-maternal parameters and plot the partograph for noting the progress of labour. After each use, the balls should be disinfected and stored in bags for future use. Further researches should be conducted to prove its efficacy.

Keywords-Peanut ball, birthing tool non-pharmacological, epidural , analgesic, labour, PPH, feto-maternal, partograph

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Abstract: Background: When student enters in college life and encounters unexpected threats which creates stress among college students and eventually effect on psychosocial behaviors. College students reported a high prevalence of mental health problems, increase in symptoms of mental disorders due to stress. Stress represented an important psychosocial challenge for students. The high prevalence of stress among college students highlights a need for accessible interventions that can resolve timely upcoming psychosocial problems among students.
Aims: The aim was to review the effect of Mindfulness Meditation to reduce stress of college students utilized in included articles of the study.......

Key Word: Mindfulness Meditation , Stress, College , Students

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Abstract: Background: Disaster occurrence is a global phenomenon. Disaster occurrence in any country affects its health and economic conditions. They can occur anywhere and anytime. It not only affect the health and well-being of the people but also large number of people are displaced, killed or injured subjected to greater risk of epidemics. In India, 59% of land mass is susceptible to seismic hazard; 5%of total geographical area is prone to floods; 8% of the total landmass is prone to cyclones and 70% of total cultivable area is vulnerable to drought. Objectives: The present study has been carried out to assess the pre-test and post-test level of knowledge regarding disaster preparedness among students in selected government colleges of Kamrup metro, Assam and also to find out the association......

Keywords: College students, Knowledge, Disaster preparedness

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Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Infertility defined as not being able to conceive after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse, is a global public health problem that affects more than 10% of the world's population. The risk of infertility increases with advanced age of the female partner (>35 years). Female infertility may present as an ovulation, obstructed fallopian tubes, endometriosis or uterine abnormalities. Male factor in infertility is characterized by diminished production of morphologically normal, motile sperm. Genetic abnormalities, hormonal imbalances and congenital/infectious malformations of the reproductive tract are some of the common causes of male and female infertility. Lifestyle.......

Key Words: Assess, Effectiveness, Structure Teaching Program, Knowledge, Attitude, Infertility

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