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Associated Risk Factors Of Postnatal Depression In South Asian Region - A Narrative Review, Savitha, Linu Sara George, Shyamala G Dr, Judith Angelitta Noronha Dr
Associated Risk Factors Of Postnatal Depression In South Asian Region - A Narrative Review, Savitha, Linu Sara George, Shyamala G Dr, Judith Angelitta Noronha Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major source of morbidity among women who have recently delivered a child. The recognition and timely identification of risk factors of PPD is very essential to plan appropriate interventions. Objective: Current review aims to explore associated factors of postpartum depression in South Asian region. Methods: Searches of observational cohorts and surveys were performed in Medline (PubMed), CINAHL, ProQuest, and Scopus databases from 2005 to 2016 to identify English language articles. Results: Twenty-four articles were eligible for analysis. The risk factors related to postpartum depression were grouped under following categories: Demographic, psychological, social, obstetric, and …
Beliefs And Practices Of Women Related To Maternal Care And Newborn Care In Selected Areas Of Rural Bengaluru, Lalitha H Ms
Beliefs And Practices Of Women Related To Maternal Care And Newborn Care In Selected Areas Of Rural Bengaluru, Lalitha H Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Traditional health beliefs and practices during child bearing and rearing stages are still prevalent among communities. Even though these practices do not have scientific value, people still adhere to them for various reasons. Nurses working with child bearing families must be aware of cultural beliefs and practices the families follow. The Millennium Development Goal-4 (MDG-4) is aimed at reducing under five mortality by two third and MDG-5 to reduce maternal mortality by three fourth between 1990 and 2015. Objective: To assess the beliefs and practices of women related to maternal and newborn care. Methods: A survey approach with a …
Materno Foetal Physiological Parameters In Sitting And Left Lateral Position During Non - Stress Test (Nst) Monitoring In Pregnancy: A Cross Over Study, Rachel Samuel Ms, Sushmitha Karkada Ms, Sweety Fermamdes Ms, Parvathi Bhat Dr
Materno Foetal Physiological Parameters In Sitting And Left Lateral Position During Non - Stress Test (Nst) Monitoring In Pregnancy: A Cross Over Study, Rachel Samuel Ms, Sushmitha Karkada Ms, Sweety Fermamdes Ms, Parvathi Bhat Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: The main goal of foetal observation is a healthy new born with a mother who is healthy. The non-stress test (NST) is a primary foetal surveillance tool. This study aimed to compare the maternal physiological parameters of antenatal women during NST monitoring between sitting and left lateral position and also to determine the foetal physiological parameters during NST monitoring in sitting position and left lateral position. Methods: The study was cross over design. The antenatal women between 34 to 40 weeks of gestation were randomly given the position as Group-A or Group-B position strategy. The setting of the study …