https://nursing.journalspub.info/index.php?journal=ijwhn&page=issue&op=feedInternational Journal of Women Health Nursing2023-02-12T04:42:56+00:00Rekha Maheynursing.excellence@conwiz.inOpen Journal Systems<p align="center"><strong>International Journal of Women Health Nursing</strong><strong> (IJWHN)</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Click <a href="/index.php?journal=ijwhn&page=about&op=editorialTeamhttp://nursing.journalspub.info/index.php?journal=ijgn&page=about&op=editorialTeam">here</a> for complete Editorial Board</strong></p><p><strong>International Journal of Women Health Nursing</strong> is a peer reviewed journal, which covers high-quality manuscripts which are both relevant and applicable to the broad field of applied life science. It is a scientific journal which renders novel, clear connection to nursing requirements and healthcare by the perceived palatability of women’s healthcare and their applications in highly interdisciplinary applied sciences. This journal aims to reflect contemporary thinking, so that professionals can keep pace with the developments in the field of nursing and women’s health. <strong>It's a biannual journal, started in 2018.</strong></p><p><strong>Journal DOI no: 10.37628/IJWHN</strong></p><p><strong>Readership:</strong> Graduates, Postgraduates, Research Scholars, Nurses, in Institutions, and Hospitals</p><p><strong>Indexing: </strong>The Journal is indexed in<strong> Google Scholar</strong></p><p><strong>Focus and Scope Cover</strong></p><ul><li>Preventive Healthcare for Women and Related Prevalence</li><li>Community Health Workers</li><li>Concierge Medicine</li><li>Emergency and Critical Care Nursing</li><li>Primary Health Care</li><li>Home Care and Long-Term Care</li><li>Health Services Research</li><li>Universal Health Care</li><li>Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition</li><li>Healthcare Inequality and Health Disparities</li><li>Transcultural Nursing</li><li>Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility</li><li>Family Planning</li><li>Menopausal and Geriatric Gynecology</li><li>Hysterectomy</li><li>Oophorectomy</li><li>Cryosurgery</li><li>Appendectomy</li><li>Maternal-Fetal Medicine</li><li>Childbirth and Obstetrics in Antiquity</li><li>Induction and Labour</li><li>Patient Education</li></ul><p><strong> Submission of Paper: </strong></p><p>All contributions to the journal are rigorously refereed and are selected on the basis of quality and originality of the work. The journal publishes the most significant new research papers or any other original contribution in the form of reviews and reports on new concepts in all areas pertaining to its scope and research being done in the world, thus ensuring its scientific priority and significance.</p><p>Manuscripts are invited from academicians, students, research scholars and faculties for publication consideration.</p><p>Papers are accepted for editorial consideration through email <strong>info@journalspub.com </strong>or <strong>nursing.excellence@conwiz.in</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Abbreviation: IJWHN</strong></p><p><strong>Frequency</strong>: Two issues per year</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://journalspub.com/JournalsDetails.aspx?jid=124">Editorial Board </a></span></strong></p><p><a href="http://journalspub.com/pdf/Guidelines%20for%20authors.pdf"><strong>Instructions to Authors</strong></a></p><p> </p>https://nursing.journalspub.info/index.php?journal=ijwhn&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=2171Assessment of the utilization of maternal health services among women in selected tribal communities of Kerala2023-02-12T04:42:56+00:00Divya K. Varghesedivyalis24@gmail.comRN Lissa Peterdivyalis24@gmail.com<p>The present study was conducted to assess the utilization of maternal health services among tribal communities of Kerala. Quantitative approach with descriptive research design was used. The sample consisted of 100 tribal women who belonged to Irula and Muduga communities from Attappady, Palakkad district who were selected by purposive sampling technique. The tool used was semi structured interview schedule. The data related to utilization of maternal health services were collected from 14-02-2016 to 20-02-2016. The data regarding utilization of maternal health services categorized into antenatal services, intranatal services and postnatal services. The result showed most of the tribal women utilized the maternal health services. But few women did not utilize the services.</p>2022-07-22T09:10:30+00:00Copyright (c) 2022 International Journal of Women Health Nursinghttps://nursing.journalspub.info/index.php?journal=ijwhn&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=2187Perception of illness, Body image and Quality of life among patients with Vitiligo2023-02-12T04:42:56+00:00K Shanthikshanthianbu@gmail.comAnandha Ruby Jacobkshanthianbu@gmail.comAmalorpavamary Lucaskshanthianbu@gmail.comSusanne A Pulimoodkshanthianbu@gmail.com<p><em>Skin is the most visible and largest organ of the human body. It plays a vital role in mode of communications through expressions. “Healthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness” this is the reason most youngsters spend more time in front of the mirror. Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by patches of de-pigmented skin and the estimated global prevalence is between 0.5% and 2%. Vitiligo significantly affects patient’s perception, body image and their Quality of life (QoL). It is cosmetically and psychologically devastating and affects anyone irrespective of age, gender, race, skin type or ethnicity. <strong>Aim:</strong> This study was conducted with an aim to assess the Perception of illness, Body image and Quality of life (QoL) among patients with Vitiligo and its association with selected demographic and clinical variables. <strong>Methods:</strong> A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed to recruit participants. A total of hundred participants with the diagnosis of Vitiligo attending dermatology outpatient department from a tertiary care center were selected using consecutive sampling technique. The data collection instruments included Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, Modified Body Image Scale, and Vitiligo Specific Quality of Life Instrument. <strong>Result</strong>s<strong>:</strong> Male (45%) and female (55%) participated in the study. The mean age groups of male and female participants were 44.17 ± 14.78 and 38.36 ± 13.89 respectively. Majority (64%) of the participants perception of illness were moderately affected, 42% of the participants had moderate body image disturbance and the QoL was moderately impaired in 34% and severely impaired in 33% of the participants. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between perception of illness and body image (r = 0.441; p = 0.001), perception of illness and QoL (r = 0.518; p = 0.001) and body image and QoL (r = 0.666; p = 0.001) of the participants. There was a significant association between Perception of illness with type of vitiligo, body image with location of lesions and QoL with duration of illness and Vitiligo Area Severity Index Score (VASI).<strong> Conclusion:</strong> Patients with Vitiligo had body image disturbance and perception of illness which was directly proportional to QoL impairment. Hence, it is vital to address the psychological aspect of patients with Vitiligo. The health care providers should be geared to improve the QoL among patients with Vitiligo.</em></p>2022-08-03T10:44:31+00:00Copyright (c) 2022 International Journal of Women Health Nursinghttps://nursing.journalspub.info/index.php?journal=ijwhn&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=2209Correlation of Overweight and Obesity with Certain Risk Variables Among Adolescent Girls2023-02-12T04:42:56+00:00Sasmita Dasdas.sasmita2@gmail.comItishree Pradhandas.sasmita2@gmail.comRasmita Pandadas.sasmita2@gmail.comMonali Samantraydas.sasmita2@gmail.com<p><em>Objectives: Assessing the relationship of overweight and obesity with few risk variables among teenage females. </em><em>Methods: A descriptive survey approach was undertaken to assess the risk factors of overweight and obesity among adolescent girls in selected college of Bhubaneswar. Convenience sampling was used to pick 500 samples, and a structured interview schedule was used to gather information from the students. Results: Out of 500 adolescent girls BMI of 38% girls are 25-29.9, BMI of 48% girls are >30, 14% girls are in normal weight, 38% girls are in overweight ,48% girls are in obesity. The univariate analysis revealed that in dietary behavior 90% girls like junk food and 10% girls do not like junk food. In Physical activity 49% girls were doing exercise every day and 51% girls were not doing exercise every day. At Pearson correlation it was found that positive correlation between BMI and dietary pattern (r=0.10) and BMI and physical activity level(r=0.10). Conclusion: Students presented correlations between BMI and faulty dietary habit and poor physical activity were positive. Future studies are necessary with higher samples.</em></p>2022-08-20T11:03:56+00:00Copyright (c) 2022 International Journal of Women Health Nursinghttps://nursing.journalspub.info/index.php?journal=ijwhn&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=2176Assess the Prevalence of Depression Among Adult Women Residing in Dhanas, Chandigarh2023-02-12T04:42:56+00:00Bhim Singhbsrawatdholpur99@gmail.comAparna Kumaribsrawatdholpur99@gmail.comDivya .bsrawatdholpur99@gmail.comKajal Kumaribsrawatdholpur99@gmail.comPriyanka Kumaribsrawatdholpur99@gmail.comSimran Sharmabsrawatdholpur99@gmail.comKavita Narangbsrawatdholpur99@gmail.comShubh Mohanbsrawatdholpur99@gmail.com<p><strong><em>Introduction: </em></strong><em>Depression is a worldwide spreading mental health issue, affecting many people. Females are more prone to depression than males (average risk in males is 8–12% and in females is 20–26%). <strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess the prevalence of depression among adult women<strong> </strong>residing in rural area Dhanas. <strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive study design was adopted and total study sample which was taken 995. Participant’s information sheet, socio-demographic sheet, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) tools were used for data collection. Research </em><em>study was conducted in Aman, Chaman and Ambedkar colony of Dhanas Chandigarh (UT). Total population of Dhanas is 7094, that is second most populated village in Chandigarh. Out of 7094 population 4258 are males and 2836 are females. Total population of Aman, Chaman and Ambedkar colony is 5000. </em><em>At the time of data collection, we have collected data from 995 subjects only. </em><em>The data was analyzed by using SPSS (version 20) <strong>Results: </strong>Out of 995 participants 35.7% of females were from the age group of 18–30 years whereas Mean age of participants was 37.35±11.811. In this study prevalence of depression was around 90%. Out of that 86% of the subjects were having Mild depression, 4.7% were Moderately depressed, and 0.1% were Severely depressed. Significant association between prevalence of depression and marital status was found. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> This study reveals that, Mild depression is highly prevalent in adult women. Mild and Moderate depression was found in the age group of 51–60 years whereas Severe depression was found in only one female and she was in the age group of 18–30 years of age. The prevalence of depression was more in working females as compared to non-working or homemaker females.</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p>2022-08-20T11:34:58+00:00Copyright (c) 2022 International Journal of Women Health Nursinghttps://nursing.journalspub.info/index.php?journal=ijwhn&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=2277Oxytocin Massage: A Boon for Postnatal Mothers2023-02-12T04:42:56+00:00Srividhya M.lavanyasankarmn@gmail.comLavanya S.lavanyasankarmn@gmail.com<p><em>Oxytocin is primarily created in the hypothalamus, from where<ins cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T13:43">,</ins> it either exits into the bloodstream via the pituitary gland or travels to specific regions of the brain and spinal cord, where it binds to oxytocin receptors and affects physiology and behavior. The coordinating and modulating system, which is powered by oxytocin, is fueled by the circulation and the nerves that connect to key brain control regions. Oxytocin is a hormone that works as an antagonist to vasopressin (a component of the stimulation process that results in the stress hormone cortisol) to help people respond to their environment in a healthy and balanced way. Oxytocin acts as a chemical messenger and is crucial for many human activities, such as sexual arousal, recognition, trust, romantic attachment, mother-child bonding, birthing, uterine contraction<ins cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T16:45">s</ins>, and lactation. There are other ways to </em><em>stimulate the oxytocin<ins cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T13:47"> </ins>such as </em><em>simply thinking about someone we care about, recalling a fulfilling social interaction, hugging a friend, being in a natural setting, playing, laughing, deep breathing, listening to calming music<ins cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T13:48">, </ins>etc<ins cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T13:48">.</ins> can all help to increase the production of this hormone. Numerous studies have shown how well oxytocin massage therapy works to lower stress levels, strengthen the immune system, and generally enhance people<ins cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T13:49">’</ins><del cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T13:49">'</del>s health and relaxation. Additionally, it has been proven that massage helps to boost up hormones and also the amount of oxytocin released from natural sources. Oxytocin massage is one of the best non-pharmacological methods with <ins cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T16:46">a </ins>lot of health benefits <del cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T16:47">to </del><ins cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T16:47">for </ins>the postnatal mothers.<ins cite="mailto:Pc25" datetime="2023-01-05T13:53"></ins></em></p>2023-02-12T04:42:38+00:00Copyright (c) 2023 International Journal of Women Health Nursing