iosr-JNHS   Volume-7 ~ Issue-4 ~ July-August 2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practices on Vitamin A Deficiency among School Children in Naziabad (District), Telangana, India
Country	:	INDIA.
Authors	:	Thunga Usha Rani M.Sc
	:	10.9790/1959-0704010113

Abstract: India has some of the high rates of VAD in the world. Each, year it is associated with the deaths of 330,000 children in India alone. Although vitamin A status has improved in the past few decades, a survey by the National Nutritional Monitoring Bureau indicates that 57 percent of Indian children-35.4 million children- were vitamin A deficient in the late 1990s. Data also suggests that while VAD affects both rural and urban households, it generally results from malnutrition. School children physical activity is a more than preschooler. They enjoy long periods of play, careless about their cloths, food and body clean less. Many food habits likes and dislikes are established in this age. They continue to need healthy foods and nutritious snacks and improve dietary habits. The school children had lack of knowledge on vit ''A' deficiency. The education...........

 

Keywords – Knowledge, Vitamin A Deficiency, School children.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Domestic Abuse and Its Relation to Quality Of Life among Elderly People at Mania City
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Rokaia Fathi Mohammed
	:	10.9790/1959-0704011422

Abstract: Background: Domestic violence against elders remain a hidden, growing and ignored problem with significant impact on elder's' health and wellbeing. Aim: To investigate domestic abuse and its relation to quality of life among elderly people. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was carried out in this study. Sample and setting: A convenience sample of 250 elderly people attending geriatric club of the Red Crescent Society and Abd-Elrahman Geriatric club of the ministry of social solidarity at Minia city. Tool: A structured interview questionnaire sheet included socio-demographic and medical data, patterns of domestic abuse experienced by elderly people and World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief questionnaire for older people (WHOQOL). Results: More than.........

 

Keywords: Domestic abuse, older adults, quality of life.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Lifestyle Modification on Epileptic Patients Outcomes
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Fatenshawkymohamed || Ghaydaa Ahmed Shehata || Shalabia El-Sayed Abo Zead || asmaasayedabd Almageed
	:	10.9790/1959-0704012330

Abstract: Background: Epilepsy is a chronic condition that affects an individual irrespective of age, sex, education and occupational status. Aims: To assess knowledge for patients with epilepsy and to evaluate the impact of life style modification on epileptic patient's outcomes. Design: Aquasi-experimental (pre-posttest design) was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Assuit university student's hospital. Sample: A consecutive sample 60 adult epileptic patients with age ranged from 18-30, years from both sex, free from any chronic illness and agree to participate in this study Tools: Self-administered Questionnaire:which includes: Socio demographic data about the patient, history of epilepsy, Epilepsy Knowledge Scale and Self-efficacy Scale. Results: There were statistical significant differences between the study sample post application of epilepsy teaching booklet than..........

 

Keywords: Epileptic Patients, Lifestyle, Modification, outcomes.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effectiveness Of Developed, Patients Safety Guidelines on Nurses Performance at Hemodialysis Units in Ministry of Health Hospitals.
Country	:	Egypt
Authors	:	Ragaa A. El-Aziz || Dr. Eglal Ahmed Abd El Whab || Dr. Sanaa Mohamed Aref
	:	10.9790/1959-0704013137

Abstract: Background: Patient safety is the cornerstone of high-quality healthcare. Hemodialysis units are complex organizations that involve providers from multiple disciplines. Nursing interventions have a great impact on reducing the risk for complications of hemodialysis patients. Aim: The aim of this study was to develop, effectiveness patients' safety guidelines for nurses at hemodialysis units in Ministry of Health Hospitals at Beni-Suef Governorate. Research design: -Methodological and Quazi experimental was used in this study. Setting: This study was conducted in Ministry of Health Hospitals at Beni-Suef Governorate (General Hospital and Nasser Hospital). Subjects: A convenience sample consisted of 45 nurses were included in the study. Tools: two tools were used in the study A) Observation checklist and B) Developed Patient safety guidelines. Results the total mean scores of nursing performance was.........

 

Keywords: hemodialysis, nurses, patients' safety, Guidelines..

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