scholarly journals Effect of Peppermint Water V/S Lanolin Ointment Application in Management of Cracked Nipple among Lactating Postnatal Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Jisha K Jayan ◽  
Santy John ◽  
Reshmi Siby
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Postnatal Women ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background of the study: Breast feeding is considered as the ideal method of feeding and nurturing infants. It is a dream for most mothers to have comfort in breast feeding, but sore nipples are still a common problem and pain or cracks frequently occur after breast feeding. The present study evaluated the Effect of peppermint water v/s lanolin ointment application in management of cracked nipple among lactating postnatal women. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the intensity of cracked nipple in lactating post-natal mothers, to compare the effect of Peppermint water and Lanolin in the management of cracked nipple, to find out the association between the pre interventional level of cracked nipples and selected demographic variables. Methodology: The study design used was Quasi experimental two group pretest posttest design. Consecutive sampling was used to select 60 postnatal mothers with cracked nipple who met the sample selection criteria. Informed consent was obtained from the samples who fulfils the inclusion criteria. The tools used in this study were modified visual analogue scale, nipple soreness rating scale, nipple trauma scale. Out of 60 samples 30 were selected for Peppermint water application and 30 were selected for Lanolin ointment application. Results: The data when analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics revealed a significant reduction in the level of pain, soreness and trauma after the application of Peppermint water compared to lanolin ointment. There was no association between pre interventional level of cracked nipple and selected demographic variables. Conclusion: The study concluded that Peppermint water is better than Lanolin ointment in management of cracked nipple among postnatal mothers. Cracked nipple is a prevalent problem among postnatal mothers and health care personnel should be equipped with good assessment tools and cost-effective interventions. Key words:Peppermint water, Lanolin ointment, Cracked nipple, Lactating postnatal women

scholarly journals Role of Breast-Feeding in Postnatal Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 441-447
Author(s):  
Sowmiya Sri, Nithya
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Postnatal Women ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
Health Organization

To assess the attitude of breastfeeding in postnatal women. Breastfeeding is essential for the health and development of the child. It is protective against gastrointestinal and respiratory infections of the baby. Early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding and introduction of complementary food in conjunction with continued breastfeeding is necessary for the sensory and cognitive development of the child. Even though the prevalence of breastfeeding is high, certain undesirable cultural practices delay initiation of breastmilk and colostrum. World Health Organization recommends the practice of exclusive breast feeding for infants up to 6 months of age and continue breast feeding up to 2 years along with weaning foods. Hence this study was conducted to follow up the breastfeeding practices of postnatal mothers and regarding its initiation and duration of exclusive breastfeeding in Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences.

scholarly journals Effect of health education on breastfeeding initiation techniques among postnatal mothers admitted in a tertiary care centre of Raipur city, Chhattisgarh

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 4340
Author(s):  
Shubhra Agrawal Gupta ◽  
Mini Sharma ◽  
Abha Ekka ◽  
Nirmal Verma
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Single Group ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Feeding Technique ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: The health benefits of breastfeeding are well documented in public health and medical literature worldwide. It is reported in various studies that early lactation supported by correction of positioning and attachment of breastfeeding improves the rate of effective suckling. However, related to breastfeeding technique, no studies were conducted in Chhattisgarh, Therefore, this study was undertaken to assess the improvement in breastfeeding technique (positioning & attachment) after intervention(health education and support) among mother-early neonate units admitted in postnatal ward immediately after delivery in a tertiary level health institute.Methods: A Quasi-experimental (Single group pre and post design) carried out in hospital settings from August to September 2014. This study involved 414 both preterm and term babies who were born during the study period at Dr. BRAM hospital, Raipur with their mothers.Mothers were observed for breast feeding technique on first day followed by correction and post interventional observation.Results: After intervention statistically significant improvement was seen in overall body positioning status and attachment during breast feeding 43.3%, 42.1% respectively.Conclusions: Present study indicate that educating and supporting the mothers regarding correct breastfeeding technique is important to help them in the stage when they are establishing breastfeeding. This also avoids early and late problems related to breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Conventional Ginger Candy on Premenstural Syndrome among Adolescent Girls

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
G. Bhuvaneswari ◽  
S. Gnanamalar ◽  
M. Jeevarathinam ◽  
S.Gayathri Devi
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Premenstrual Disorder ◽  
The Impact

Background: Premenstrual condition is one of the most well-known issues in ladies at their regenerative age. Premenstrual disorder is a condition that influences the feelings, wellbeing, and conduct during specific days of the feminine cycle before her menses. Almost 80% of ladies report at least one manifestation that doesn't generously influence every day functioning, as per the American Family Doctor. In this aspect the current examination was led with the expection to decide the impact of regular ginger candy on premenstrual disorder among young ladies. Methods: Quasi experimental research design was adopted with 60 samples who met the inclusion criteria. Samples were selected by e purposive sampling technique. Pre-test was conducted by using Numerical pain rating scale and HRQoL scale Questionnaire data was collected. Conventional ginger candy was administered to adolescent girls with routine daily diet. Posttest was conducted after 8 weeks with the same tool. Data were analyzed using SPSS. The Results: The study findings revealed that the severity of Premenstrual pain was reduced compared to before the intervention. HRQoL also improve routine Conventional ginger candy supplementation was effective in reducing the Premenstrual syndrome at the level of p>0.001 in the after the post test. Conclusion: Conventional ginger candy supplementation is cost effective and easily available, thereby finding can relieve premenstrual pain and associated symptoms, and improve the quality of life among adolescent girls.

scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE RELATED TO BREAST FEEDING AMONG PRIMI POSTNATAL MOTHERS IN MAHILA CHIKITSALAYA, JAIPUR

2021 ◽  
pp. 699-703
Author(s):  
Annamma Sumon
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Status Occupation ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Antenatal Visits

INTRODUCTION: Children bring fragrance and meaning to life. They are a gift to us from God and we are the gardeners to meet their needs. We can provide the best to them by proper nourishments, love, attention, care and good health. Today’s children are citizen of tomorrow and to have a strong-shouldered man a child should be free from morbidity. Mahler, who was the Director General of the W.H.O. in 1984, stated that “children are a priceless resource and a nation which neglects them does so at its peril”. Healthy children are the greatest resource and pride of the nation; the children ought to be healthy and happy to become productive adults of the future. To give them a happy and healthy childhood, we must safeguard their total health right from the beginning. AIM OF THE STUDY: Assess the knowledge and practice related to breast feeding among primi postnatal mothers. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A descriptive study was carried out to assess the knowledge and practice of 100 primi postnatal mothers selected by purposive sampling, in Mahila Chikitsalaya, Jaipur (Rajasthan) and were assessed by using a structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis. RESULT: The findings of the study reveals that the level of knowledge shows that majority (43%) of the sample had moderate knowledge regarding breast feeding and (46%) had moderate practice of breast feeding. However, the majority of the demographic variables such as age, religion, educational status, occupation, monthly income, place of residence, source of information and number of antenatal visits were significantly associated with knowledge of primi postnatal mothers regarding breast feeding and selected demographic variables is accepted. Variables such as age, religion, educational status, occupation, monthly income, place of residence and number of antenatal visits were significantly associated with practices of primi postnatal mothers regarding breast feeding and selected demographic variables is accepted. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that primi postnatal mothers have moderate knowledge and practice regarding breast feeding as per current research recommendations. KEY WORDS: Knowledge, Practice, Primi Postnatal mothers, Breast feeding.

Breast feeding self-efficacy among postnatal mothers with two different breast feeding positions

2021 ◽  
pp. 400-402
Author(s):  
Giby G George ◽  
Jisha Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Healthy Growth ◽  
Scale Data

Introduction: Human milk is the only recommended and complete food for newborn. The benefits of breast feeding are incalculable. It is the unique food for the healthy growth and development of infants. Positioning of the baby is very important while feeding. Correct positioning is crucial for effective breast feeding. This Study was undertaken to compare the breastfeeding self-efficacy among postnatal mother with cradle and football position. Methodology: A quasi experimental post-test only design was adopted to study the breastfeeding self-efficacy among postnatal mothers with cradle and football position. 87 postnatal mothers were enrolled on the first postnatal day using convenience sampling. The subjects were assisted in feeding their newborns in cradle hold position during morning feeds and to adopt football position during nursing in the afternoon time. This pattern of feeding was continued for three days and breastfeeding self-efficacy was assessed on the third day for both positions using breastfeeding self-efficacy scale. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS Version 20. Result: The mean and median for breastfeeding self-efficacy for cradle position were 54.69 ±4.61and 56 respectively which were found higher than the mean (31.69±3.29) and median (31) for football position. The difference observed in the breastfeeding self-efficacy was found statistically significant (p<0.001) Conclusion: Cradle hold position was found to be effective in terms of breastfeeding self efficacy as compared to football position.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and breast-feeding practices of postnatal mothers in Central India

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3546
Author(s):  
Jayant V. Upadhye ◽  
Milind R. Mandlik ◽  
Aditi J. Upadhye ◽  
Sanjay M. Marathe ◽  
Abhay R. Matte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Failure To Thrive ◽  
Central India ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Antenatal Counseling ◽  
Postnatal Women ◽  
Postnatal Mothers

Background: Breast feeding is vital for the health of baby & mother. It is of advantage to baby, mother, family, society and nation. Present study was carried out to evaluate knowledge, attitude and breast feeding practices of postnatal women.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at immunization centre. 208 postnatal women were interviewed.Results: Out of 208 postnatal women, 148 women (71.15%) had delivery by caesarean section while 60 women (28.84%) had vaginal delivery. 118 women (56.73%) started breast feeding the baby within 2 hours of delivery, 52 women (25%) started breast feeding the baby after 24 hours of delivery, 26 women (12.5%) started breast feeding the baby after 2-6 hours of delivery while 12 women (5.76%) started breast feeding the baby after 6-24 hours of delivery. 174 women (83.65%) were giving exclusive breast feeding to their babies, 32 women (15.38%) were giving mixed feeding to their babies due to failure to thrive because of inadequate breast secretions. 28 (13.46%) preferred to give formula feeds while 7 (3.36%) preferred to give cow’s milk when needed. 180 (86.53%) intend or started weaning after 6 months while 28 women (13.46%) started weaning to their babies due to failure of baby to thrive or inadequate lactation.Conclusions: Awareness of breast feeding was good. Majority preferred exclusive breast feeding. Still, antenatal counseling about breast feeding can be further of advantage.

scholarly journals Is it cost effective to use a 2% chlorhexidine wipes bath to reduce central-line associated blood stream infection? A quasi-experimental study

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 101538
Author(s):  
Diego Feriani ◽  
Ercilia Evangelista Souza ◽  
Larissa Gordilho Mutti Carvalho ◽  
Aline Santos Ibanes ◽  
Eliana Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Blood Stream Infection ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Blood Stream ◽  
Central Line ◽  
Quasi Experimental

scholarly journals Assessing Riparian Areas of Greece—An Overview

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 309
Author(s):  
George N. Zaimes ◽  
Valasia Iakovoglou
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Stream Flow ◽  
Vegetation Indices ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Land Uses ◽  
Riparian Areas ◽  
Spatial And Temporal Scales ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Of Greece

Riparian areas, especially in the Mediterranean, offer many ecosystem services for the welfare of society benefits from their sustainable management. This study presents different tools used to assess riparian areas of Greece and their results. Riparian areas with different land-uses/vegetation covers along streams or torrents were assessed. The assessment tools were visual protocols, bioindicators, geographic information systems (GIS), vegetation indices, and a model. These tools differ in scale, accuracy, and difficulty of implementation. The riparian areas had Low and Moderate quality in Greece because of agricultural activities and hydrologic alterations. Vegetation appeared more important for the integrity of riparian areas than stream flow (perennial or intermittent). In addition, territorial variables (distance from dam and sea) were more influential compared to climatic variables. Visual protocols and GIS were effective for preliminary assessments. GIS can be applied at a greater scale but was less accurate than the protocols. Bioindicators can provide more cost-effective monitoring than physicochemical water variables. Finally, vegetation indices and models can be used for larger spatial and temporal scales, but require specialized personnel. Overall, riparian areas of Greece seem to be degraded, and monitoring would contribute to the development of a database on riparian areas that should form the basis for sustainable management plans in Greece.

scholarly journals Shortening the Frommelt Attitude Toward the Care Of the Dying Scale (FATCOD-B): a Brief 9-Item Version for Medical Education and Practice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgia Molinengo ◽  
Barbara Loera ◽  
Marco Miniotti ◽  
Paolo Leombruni
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Care Training ◽  
Care Of The Dying

AbstractEnd-of-life care training has gaps in helping students to develop attitudes toward caring for the dying. Valid and reliable assessment tools are essential in building effective educational programmes. The Frommelt Attitude Toward the Care Of the Dying scale (FATCOD-B) is widely used to measure the level of comfort/discomfort in caring for the dying and to test the effectiveness of end-of-life care training. However, its psychometric properties have been questioned and different proposals for refinement and shortening have been put forward. The aim of this study is to get to a definitive reduction of the FATCOD-B through a valid and parsimonious synthesis of the previous attempts at scale revision. Data were gathered from a sample of 220 medical students. The item response theory approach was used in this study. Of the 14 items selected from two previous proposals for scale revision, 3 had a weak correlation with the whole scale and were deleted. The resulting 11-item version had good fit indices and withstood a more general and parsimonious specification (rating scale model). This solution was further shortened to 9 items by deleting 2 of 3 items at the same level of difficulty. The final 9-item version was invariant for gender, level of religiosity and amount of experience with dying persons, free from redundant items and able to scale and discriminate the respondents.

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