Microtia is a congenital deformity, where the pinna is underdeveloped. A completely undeveloped pinna is referred to as anotia. Since microtia and anotia have the same origin, it can be referred to as ‘MicrotiaAnotia’. When microtia is present, there is usually no ear canal present, and this condition is called atresia. Microtia is rare; it affects only 1 to 5 of every 10,000 babies. It usually affects only one ear and most often, it is the right ear. When it affects one ear, it is called unilateral microtia and when it affects both ears, it is called bilateral microtia.

A quantitative-pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of an educational workshop on cancer threat among registered nurses working in different nursing educational institutions in Delhi. A five-day workshop was organized at Jamia Hamdard, which included various aspects of cancer care including the global scenario, management, prevalence, and palliative care. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of the sample in the pre-test and post-test group. The study found out that there was an increase in the mean post-test knowledge score and, therefore, the educational workshop was effective in increasing the knowledge of the sample. The format of such educational interventions may be applicable in promoting cancer awareness and early-detection screenings.

Obstetrical emergencies are life-threatening conditions that occur in pregnancy, during or after labor and delivery. There are a number of illnesses and disorders of pregnancy that can threaten the well-being of both mother and child. Obstetrical emergencies may also occur during active labor, and after delivery. It is of paramount importance that nurses are aware of the identification and management protocols of obstetrical emergencies. Therefore, a pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching on knowledge regarding selected obstetrical emergencies during labor among staff nurses in selected hospitals of Bhopal, MP

Women have three phases: the first phase is childhood, pre-menarche before a girl has her first period, the second stage, the childbearing years, begins with the onset of menstruation, and the third stage, which begins at menopause, is called the “Crone” or “Wise Women” stage. Osteoporosis afflicts more women than men, particularly postmenopausal women, since their ovaries are no longer producing estrogen, which helps to maintain bone mass. Women lose bone density faster in menopause when estrogen level decreases. Osteoporosis is a bone disorder, in which bone mass in the body decreases, thus causing bones to become weakened to the extent that minimal trauma may cause fractures.

Introduction: Nurses play an essential role in the society to improve public awareness about general and oral health. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess knowledge of nursing students and their attitude towards oral health, and examine their oral health-related behavior among nursing students of Karad taluka, Maharashtra. Method: The present study was carried out among 300 nursing students of Karad taluka, Maharashtra. The questionnaire was self-prepared and consisted of 15 questions related to oral health attitude, knowledge and behavior, and was distributed to the participants. The data obtained was then statistically analyzed and the frequency and percentage of the data for all three sections was obtained using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 16. Result: Out of 300 nursing students, 175 (58.33%) were aware of different techniques used for brushing teeth and 135 (45%) students brushed their teeth twice daily. All the students (100%) preferred using toothbrush and toothpaste as a cleaning aid. Conclusion: The current study concluded that most of the studied students had satisfactory basic knowledge about oral health. The students showed positive attitude towards oral health.

A house is an exciting place for infants and small children, who love to explore but are not aware of the potential dangers. Life cannot be risk-free, but most household accidents can be prevented by utilizing a household safety list. The incidence of accidental injuries is increasing in India, especially home accidents, among children. The main causes of accidents at home are falls, fire, burns, drowning, suffocation, choking, poisoning, cuts, and lacerations with a large number happening in the living room but, however, the most serious ones happen in the kitchen. The mother should know about the home safety needs of under-five children because mothers are usually the caregivers, and who will be at home with the child. Therefore, the investigator felt the real need for assessing the knowledge of mothers of preschoolers on home accidents and their prevention. The research approach selected for the present study was quantitative research and the research design as descriptive survey design.

Attendance is an important factor in school success among children and youth. Studies show that better attendance is related to higher academic achievement for students of all backgrounds, but particularly for children with lower socioeconomic status. Beginning in kindergarten, students who attend school regularly score higher on tests than their peers who are frequently absent. Chronic truancy (frequent unexcused absence) is a strong predictor of undesirable outcomes in adolescence, including academic failure, dropping out of school, substance abuse, gang involvement, and criminal activity. Many factors can contribute to student absenteeism. Considering this ever-increasing menace of absenteeism, a descriptive study was conducted to assess the point prevalence of absenteeism and factors influencing absenteeism among student nurses in a selected college of nursing of Delhi, and to explore the factors influencing absenteeism among student nurses

Introduction: Women’s health during the reproductive or fertile years is relevant not only to women themselves, but also its impact on the health and development of the next generation. Reproductive tract infections are a hidden epidemic leading to enormous health and economic consequences worldwide. Materials and methods: A comparative descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of urban and rural women regarding Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs) in selected Urban and Rural areas Guntur Dist. Andhra Pradesh. The study was conducted among the women who are in the age group of 20 years to 60 years. Sample for this study was 75 women from urban area and 75 women from rural area, comprising a total size of 150 and the participants are selected by Simple random sampling technique. Structured Knowledge questionnaire and Likert 5 point attitude scale was used to collect the data. The responses are tabulated, organized, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics based on objectives of the study. Results: Findings revealed that half (49.33%) of the respondents from urban area had moderately adequate knowledge and three fourth (84%) of the rural women had inadequate knowledge. Majority (66.66%) of the urban women had highly favorable attitude and most (97.33%) of the rural women had only favorable attitude regarding RTIs. The relationship between the knowledge and attitude level of the urban women (r=0.765) and rural women (r=0.514) revealed that there was strong positive correlation. Conclusion: The study concluded that the knowledge and attitude of urban women was high compared to rural women. There is a need to educate the women on preventive strategies as women are less likely to seek treatment because of the stigma associated with it.

Anemia is a common complication associated with pregnancy which threatens the life of a woman and her unborn baby. Studies have revealed higher incidences of hemorrhages, infections, early labor and reduced birth weight of baby, who are prone to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the present study using quasi-experimental time series non-equivalent control group design was conducted at 16 weeks of gestation till first week of delivery on 126 anemic pregnant women in a selected hospital of Kashmir, India, to determine the effectiveness of dietary intervention package on their pregnancy outcome. The study revealed a significant difference in pregnancy outcome of experimental group (66) as compared to control group anemic pregnant women (60).

Exencephaly is a type of cephalic disorder, wherein the brain is located outside of the skull. This condition is usually found in embryos as an early stage of exencephaly. As an exencephalic pregnancy progresses, the neural tissue gradually degenerates. The prognosis for infants born with exencephaly is extremely poor. It is rare to find an infant born with exencephaly, as most cases that are not early stages of anencephaly are usually stillborn. Those infants who are born with the condition usually die within hours or minutes. This case report concerns a multigravida woman (G2 ) who was 19+4weeks±2 weeks pregnant and she came to Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary Hospital (HAHC) Hospital for medical termination of pregnancy as it was diagnosed with exencephaly one of a neural tube defect in growing fetus. She had been married for 6 years and this was her second pregnancy. She had not taken any folic acid supplementation and came to Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary Hospital (HAHC), New Delhi on October 3, 2017 for medical termination of pregnancy as it was diagnosed in level-II USG done elsewhere, neural tube defects (exencephaly) in fetus. She was unable to remember her LMP and it was a spontaneous conception and she did not come to know about her pregnancy even after 1½ months of amenorrhea since she had irregular menstruation. She had her first ultrasound on 28.06.2017 which showed a hematoma measuring 15m×6.0 mm near to the gestation sac. Again ultrasound was advised on 3.10.17, in which the fetus showed absence of calvarial bones in bilateral parietal, temporal and occipital region with presence of calvarium in frontal region. The fetal brain showed enlarged cerebral hemisphere and herniating posteriorly and directly exposed to the CSF. The cerebellum and brainstem were poorly formed. Her first child also was a case of tuberous sclerosis with symptomatic epilepsy.