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Planning Teaching
PLANNING TEACHING Teaching plan is a document that outlines the structure and details of a single session. A good teaching plan is a comprehensive write-up of the step-by-step teaching methods, the estimated duration of each segment of teaching, and the materials and resources needed for the session. Importance of Drawing a Teaching Plan/Lesson Plan Teaching…
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Study Population & Sampling
Study Population & Sampling Study population and sampling are helpful to the researcher in that it helps to classify the population that you expect to study. You are supposed to create a state that take population and provide a brief justification for this population and why you think it is the best population for this…
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Research Designs/Study Design
RESEARCH DESIGNS/STUDY DESIGN Study or Research design defines the approaches, methods and the rationale of picking that appropriate research design Eg descriptive cross sectional design Approaches can be Quantitative/qualitative or both Note that it is advisable to use one of these at our level. Research design acts as a blueprint for conducting a research study,…
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Uganda National Immunization Schedule
Immunization in Uganda – A Comprehensive Guide for Health Workers The Uganda National Expanded Programme on Immunization (UNEPI) The Uganda National Expanded Programme on Immunization (UNEPI), officially launched in October 1993, was established to address critical challenges in immunization services. These included low immunization coverage, the use of non-potent vaccines, inadequate skills among health workers,…
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Asphyxia neonatorum
Asphyxia neonatorum Asphyxia neonatorum is one of the pediatric emergencies and is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. It is also an important cause of developmental delay and neurological problems in both term and preterm infants. It is crucial for midwives and nurses to have the knowledge and skills to care for babies…
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Theories of Growth and Development
Theories of Growth and Development Growth involves physical changes in height and weight and appearance of the body, while development refers to a change in functional ability, such as cognitive, motor, and psychological aspects of the client. Growth and development start from the time of conception and progress until a person dies. Growth and development…
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Growth and Development of a Child
Growth and Development of a Child Growth is the progressive increase in the size of a child or parts of a child. Development is progressive acquisition of various skills (abilities) such as head support, speaking, learning, expressing the feelings and relating with other people. Patterns of Growth and Development Growth and development are directional and…
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Immediate Care of the Newborn
Immediate Care of the Newborn. Care of the Baby at Birth Ensure Infection Prevention and Control. As soon as the head is born: Clean the eyes. Wipe the face. Clear the airway – clear mucus from the nose and mouth. Feel for the cord around the neck. Safely deliver the rest of the baby. Note…
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Changes in the newborn at birth
Changes in the newborn at birth Changes in the newborn at birth are a number of changes that an infant’s body undergoes to allow it to survive outside the womb and adapt to life in a new environment. During intrauterine life, the fetus receives oxygen and nutrients by absorption through the placenta. It does not…
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Paediatrics Introduction
Paediatrics Introduction Paediatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of all types of health problems that affect young patients – from infants and children to adolescents. It includes the clinical and psychological aspect of medical care. It requires detailed knowledge of genetics, obstetrics, physiological development, management of…