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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Care and hygiene"”.
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Systematic investigation of potential factors that affect the production costs of the bio-based and bio-degradable plastic polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) by a costing analysis based on early process simulation
… shift the global economy to a more sustainable and clean economy to counteract the depletion of abiotic resources, generation of emissions and waste. Replacing petroleum plastics by bio-plastics is key to this move. This study identifies the bio-based and bio-degradable plastics, …
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A Study of Sight Conservation in the Schools of Burnet County, Texas
No abstract prepared.
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Do complete dentures improve the quality of life of patients?
… between gender, age, socioeconomic status and denture satisfaction
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The effect of a prenatal teaching intervention on postpartum nipple pain and trauma
… a prenatal teaching intervention on position and attachment of the baby on the breast had any effect on postpartum nipple pain and trauma, and breastfeeding rates at six weeks. Many mothers who Initiate breastfeeding, discontinue because they experience nipple pain and trauma. Correct position …
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Improving skin care and cancer prevention patient education : a DNP project
… project focusing on the skin cancer prevention and education. The project implemented a online-based teaching method to improve primary care provider knowledge and confidence in skin cancer prevention education.
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Black African males towards the use of sun protection : a case study of a University of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal
Dissertation submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Health Sciences in Somatology at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2021.
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Effect of Oral Care and Health Professional Education on Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia: A Pilot Study
… infection that is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the critical care environment. Procedures and protocols are being researched in order to reduce the risk associated with this nosocomial infection for patients who require mechanical ventilation. The use of oral care hygiene …
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The prevalence of early childhood caries in the Southern Cape Karoo region
… knowledge about their children's oral health and their own personal details. These children were all in the age group 2-5 years. The study findings suggest that parent and parents-to-be, need to be informed on oral health issues concerning their children. This should not solely be the task of …
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Survey of the cancer patient experience with oral care information
<p>"Cancer incidence continues to rise. Standard cancer management therapies are known to cause oral complications, such as mucositis (OM), that can range from mild to very severe. Severe OM can require interruption of treatment, and possibly hospitalization for IV rehydration, pain control, and …
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The Relationship Between Documented Foot Care and Amputation Rates in Native Americans with Diabetes on Two Midwest Reservations
… ulceration. Whether the ulcer is from neuropathy and/or impaired vasculature, the outcome for many NIDDM patients is amputation.<br /> This study was a review of records, for the purpose of examining the relationship between documentation of foot care and amputation rates. A checklist of elements …
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Increasing children's self-initiated compliance to their dental regimens
… effects of an educational program, feedback, and a token economy on the rate of brushing and flossing in the home environment.
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Dental Health and Socioeconomic Status: Their Relationship with Preterm Labor in Rural Western South Dakota A Pilot Study
<p>Advances in medical knowledge and technology in the United States has had no effect on premature birth, which is the leading cause of fetal death (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2003). Many factors can lead to premature birth. Infection, dental health, and socioeconomic status …
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Parental awareness of vocal hygiene in children in Malta
The encouragement and implementation of vocal hygiene with children is vital for the prevention of voice disorder development. Poor awareness and practice of vocal hygiene in children is a common finding amongst parental populations. This is also a leading cause for a lack of voice therapy …
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A comparative study on the effectiveness of application techniques of tissue oil enriched with Rooibos (Aspalathus Linearis) extract on dehydrated skin of women aged between 18 and 45 years
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the Degree of Master of Technology: Somatology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2019.
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Periodontal Health of Anterior Teeth with Two Types of Fixed Retainers
… a popular method for maintaining the position and function of teeth after orthodontic treatment. Various retainer designs, wire sizes and types have been used over the years. One problem with fixed retainers is that they complicate oral hygiene and therefore might negatively affect the …
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The medicalization of oral aesthetics: an application of structuration theory
… discussed at length in the sociology of health and illness literature. Typically, dialogue has centered on the effects of medicalization and the process as a phenomenon in professional fields alone. This work is an attempt to study medicalization using a theoretical model, structuration, that …