International Journal of Nursing Education and Research

R. Kalai ¹, B. Sasirekha ¹

Affiliations
1 Rani Meyyammai College of Nursing, Annamalai University, Chidamabram-608002, Tamilnadu, IN

Abstract

Diarrhea is a condition in which loose or watery stools are passed frequently. Diarrhea occurs frequently in a large majority of weaned infants in developing countries. Oral rehydration solution is recommended to prevent dehydration of the body. The following food items such as rice, banana, apple, yogurt, herbal, lemon and black tea shown beneficial effects on Diarrhea.

Keywords

Diarrhea, Oral Rehydration Solution, Dehydration, Weanling Diarrhea.

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A. Anbumalar ¹, B. Sasirekha ²

Affiliations
1 Rani Meyyammai College of Nursing, Annamalai University
2 Rani Meyyammai College of Nursing, Annamalai University, IN

Abstract

The objective of the study was to ascertain menstrual health problems and menstrual management of the selected girls. To achieve this objective, 209 girls were selected by purposive sampling technique in the age group of 11- 14 years from three schools of Chidambaram in Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu, India. After obtaining prior permission from the school authorities, questionnaire was used to elicit information on menstrual health problems and menstrual management. It was evident from the results that majority of the girls reported negative attitude towards menarche and their menstrual management was not satisfactory.

Keywords

Menstrual Health Problems, Menstrual Management, Adolescent Girls.

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