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Perception Regarding Respectful Maternity Care Among Postnatal Mothers, Rithughosh K P, Sreeja G. Pillai

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Every woman has the right to receive Respectful Maternity Care(RMC). Evidence of disrespect and abuse is reported globally. In India, almost every woman goes through some level of disrespect and abuse during childbirth, even though studies on RMC among postnatal mothers of Indian and Kerala origin are scarce. So, exploring this would be of great use in evidence-based fine-tuning of RMC services to promote quality maternal and newborn care. Objective: Assess the perceptions regarding RMC among postnatal mothers. Methodology: Quantitative approach with descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 250 postnatal mothers based on consecutive sampling …

Stress And Coping Strategies Adopted By Mothers Of Children Admitted In Pediatric Intensive Care Unit., Anisha P. R, Remya U R

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Planned or unplanned hospitalization increases the family’s stress and anxiety level. Hospitalization creates stress as they interrupt normal routines and place increased demands on parents who must further divide their time between the normal responsibilities and their hospitalized child. Many parents feel a lack of control and sense of powerlessness when their child is hospitalized. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to identify the stressors and coping strategies adopted by mothers of children admitted in pediatric intensive care unit and to determine the co-relation between stressors and coping strategies adopted by mothers of children admitted in PICU. Methods: …

Maternal Fetal Bonding In Three Trimesters Among Primigravida-A Comparative Study, Sasi Rekha

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Maternal Fetal Bonding is the term used to describe the relationship between the pregnant women and the fetus. A broad spectrum of Maternal Fetal Attachment (MFA) has been observed during pregnancy. The frequency and the intensity of MFA increases with advancing age particularly, after quickening at approximately 18 to 22 weeks of gestation. The aim of this study was to compare the maternal fetal bonding in three trimester. Methodology: Quantitative-evaluative research approach was selected. Non probability convenient sampling technique is used to collect 120 primigravida⁽⁴⁾. Rating scale was used to assess the maternal fetal bonding among primigravida …

Effectiveness Of Kaleidoscope On Pain And Behavioural Responses Among Children During Intravenous Cannulation- An Open-Label Randomised Controlled Study., Anju K S, Swapna K. Gopalan, Namitha P

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Abstract

Introduction

Children experience significant pain and distress during paediatric procedures, especially during intravenous (IV) cannulation. Several non-pharmacological interventions are in use for this purpose. Many distraction techniques are suggested.

Methods

A randomised controlled trial was conducted among 60 children in the age group of 4-12 years undergoing first IV cannulation after admission to evaluate the effectiveness of kaleidoscope compared to standard treatment on pain and behaviour response. Through block randomisation, 30 children were allocated to each group. Standard tools were used to assess pain and behaviour response.

Results

Total 102 children were admitted to the paediatric ward during the …

Effect Of Breastfeeding Support Initiative On Knowledge, Breast Engorgement, And Newborn Feeding Behavior Among Post-Cesarean Mothers, Smitha M V Dr, Priyadarshini T, Sandhya Kashyap, Jyoti Sambharwal, Angel Joy, Ashitha Korothan, Premlata Sabarni, Sabarni Banerjee

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Effect of Breastfeeding Support Initiative on knowledge, Breast engorgement, and Newborn feeding behavior among post-cesarean mothers

ABSTRACT:

Background:

Delayed breastfeeding, improper breastfeeding techniques such as difficulties in holding the baby, posture, and sucking, and poor knowledge and skills on breastfeeding leads to breast engorgement and poor feeding. The breastfeeding support initiative is a unique program encouraging lactation to improve breastfeeding and prevent complications

Objectives:

To determine the effect of the breastfeeding support initiative on the knowledge of breastfeeding, breast engorgement, and newborn feeding behavior among post-cesarean mothers.

Methods:

We conducted a Quasi-experimental study among 60 post-cesarean mothers at a selected …