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Introduction: The one of the main causes of hospital acquired infection (HAI) is the lack of knowledge and improper practice of employees in the hospital. Training programs on the infection control for each employees can reduce the rate of infection acquired from hospital. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of infection control among the employees in DMCH and ShSMCH. Methods: This descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted in Dhaka Medical college Hospital and Shaheed suhrawardi Medical college Hospital Dhaka for a period of one year starting from January-2019 to December-2019. Total 139 employees (Physician and Nurses) were included in this study. Result: Among 139 respondents, mean age were 31.97±7.412 (SD). 51.8% (n= 72) were female and 48.2% (n= 67) were male. In this study, 99.3% (n=138) of the respondents were aware of infection control. The current study shows that the 100% (n=139) of respondents know about nosocomial infection. 95.7% (n=114) know infection control technique prevent nosocomial infection and 82% (n=114) of the respondents know infection can occur after discharge from hospital. Maximum 63.3% (n=88) of the respondents know the most effective method to control infection were hand washing properly and the minimum 4.3% (n=6) know prudent use of antibiotics, 38,8% (n=54) know wearing caps, masks and shoe cover and 9.4% (n=13) knows regular vaccination of health care worker. Maximum of the respondents 48.2% (n=67) practice often, 33.8% (n=47) practice always, 17.3% (n=24) practice sometime and minimum .7% (n=1) of the respondent never practice infection control guideline. Conclusion: Physician and nurses in the current study have average knowledge and practice level regarding infection control.
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Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns over exposure to the virus are getting higher. Quarantine regulations and social distancing policies can worsen depression and reduce access to healthcare and social support. Therefore, it is important to prevent or reduce the occurrence of psychological disorders in postpartum women, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: This scoping review aims to review the psychological condition of postpartum women during the covid-19 pandemic. Method: This scoping review used the Arksey & O'Malley. Results: The study obtained 4 articles and they all had grade a based on the CAPS method using a quantitative cross- sectional design. The themes were categorized into two, namely, postpartum women’s psychological problems and the prevalence of postpartum depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Background: Based on Riskesdas in 2013, it was found that the pregnant women aged 15-49 years who experienced CED (Chronic Energy Deficiency) in Indonesia was 24.2% and in Bali was 10.1%. During Covid-19 pandemic, the emergency response status and Large-Scale Social Restriction policy will have a significant impact in completing nutrition for pregnant women directly or indirectly. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing nutritional status on pregnant women during Covid-19 pandemic. Method: This research employed analytical design with cross sectional approach. The data were collected by using non probability sampling technique. There were 35 respondents. The instrument for collecting data was questionnaire. Findings: The result of the research showed that 94.3% of pregnant women did not experience Chronic Energy Deficiency. There was significant correlation between education and nutritional status on pregnant women (p=0.014), income and nutritional status (p=0.047), Knowledge and nutritional status (p=0.017), family support and nutritional status (p=0.025), and social culture and nutritional status (p=0.017). Conclusion: There is significant correlation between education, income, knowledge, family support and nutritional status on pregnant women.
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The elderly often experiences with mild to severe of depression from various reasons. Reminiscence therapy is a non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention that can be given to the elderly with depressive symptoms. The therapy combines the individual therapy with the group therapy, aiming to improve the quality of life for the elderly. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy in reducing depression in the elderly. The research design was one group pre-posttest with a total sample of 30 respondents consisting of 8 men and 22 women. The presence of depression was measured with the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) questionnaire. It was found that the reminiscence therapy significantly reduces the severity of depression (p < .001), with the mean value before therapy was 10.20, SD=0.805, and the mean value after the therapy was 7.067, SD = 1.946. This therapy can be used as a program by the community health centers in carrying out the elderly, especially those with depressive symptoms.
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Introduction: The second most frequent Cancer in women in the world, cervical Cancer, is a major public health issue. Consequently, more than 270,000 women die each year from cervical Cancer, with more than 85% of these deaths occurring in countries with a low or middle income. Objective: The descriptive cross-sectional type of descriptive study was carried out on knowledge regarding on Prevention of cervical Cancer among adolescent girls. Research Methods: This type of research is a cross-sectional descriptive study performed to assess the knowledge regarding the Prevention of cervical Cancer among adolescent girls in the Joypurhat govt. Girl's high school in Joypurhat Sadar. The study was carried out From January 2018 to December 2019. Results: A total Number of (N=100) students were selected for the study the age of whom was, the age of the respondents ranged from 14-17 years of age. The majority of respondents are 15 years 61%, 14 years 24%, 16 years 13%, and 17 years only 2%. Among the total number of respondents, 94 (94%) indicated that they were Muslim, 4(4%) were Hindu, and only 2(2%) were Christian. There was no any Buddhist found in my study. The majority of the respondent's father’s occupations from the sample, 51% are business, 40% are Govt. employee, 5% are farmer, 1% is retired, and 3% are dead. The majority of the respondent's mother's Education from the sample is 30% completed primary level, 26% completed Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C),17% are preparatory, and 8% are B. Sc,14% are capable of reading and writing, and only 4% are illiterates found the study. Among the total number of respondents, Mother Occupations, 95% were Housewife, 4% were Govt. employees, and 1% was other workers. All of the students are heard of the term cervical Cancer. This indicates that many of the respondents know about Cervical Cancer. They had knowledge regarding on prevention of Cervical Cancer. Conclusion: A study found that adolescent girls may be more aware .....
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Background: Burn in children is immediately and potentially life-threating injury. Providing adequate care for burn in children properly is the most important contribution to the successful management. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of nursing intervention program on management of burn in children. Design: A quasi- experimental design was used in the current study. Setting: The study was carried out at Burn Units affiliated to Suez Canal University and Ismalia General Hospitals. Sample: A convenience sample of nurses (35) was working at the previous settings and 20 children were suffering from burn injury during the study period. Tools: A structured interview questionnaire and observational checklists to assess nurses' knowledge and practice regarding management of burn in children pre/post nursing intervention program. Results: revealed that, there was a statistically significant improvement in nurses' knowledge and practices post program intervention compared to pre program intervention regarding management of burn in children. Conclusion: The study concluded that, the nursing intervention program improved positively the studied nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding management of burn in children. Recommendation: The study suggested continuous educational program for nurses to update their knowledge and practice regarding management of burn in children.
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The mother nutritional needs during pregnancy must be met properly, because the fetal nutrition depends on the nutrition of the mother. Based on the results of Riskesdas in 2013 obtained that the proportion of pregnant women aged 15-49 years who are at risk in experiencing chronic energy lack in Indonesia were 24.2% and in Bali were 10.1%.The incidence of pregnant women with chronic energy lack is influenced by various factors that are closely related to the behavior of pregnant women to fulfill their nutrition. There are three factors that affect behavior, namely predisposing factors or factors that facilitate (Predisposing Factor), Supporting Factors (Enabling Factor) and Driving Factors (Reinforcing Factor). The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the behavior of pregnant women in the fulfillment of the nutrition. This study employed descriptive design with cross-sectional approach. There were 99 respondents recruited in this study by using nonprobability sampling. The data were collected by using questionnaire. The finding of this study showed that factors that influence the behavior of pregnant women in the fulfillment of nutrition were age (value p = 0.020), education (value p<0.001), attitude (value p<0.001), and family support (value p<0.001). While parity (value p = 0.082) and knowledge (value p = 0.226) did not affect the behavior of pregnant women in the fulfillmen of the nutrition. Maintaining pregnancy is important to detect the growth and development of the baby in the womb. The mother should pay attention to the nutrients consumed during pregnancy.