learning Objectives - Describe the management of behavioral disorders and common health problems of children Demonstrate skills in the prevention & implementation of medical & nursing management of behavioral disorders& common health problems.
Hours - 6
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussions Seminars
Assessment Methods - Short answers Objective type Essay type
Content of the chapter
a) Infancy :
– Failure to thrive
– Diarrhea & Vomiting
b) Childhood
– Communicable diseases
– Tonsillitis
– Otitis media
– Child abuse
– Breath holding spasms
– Enuresis, nail biting, thumb
sucking, somnambulism
– Protein Energy Malnutrition
– Helminthic infections
– Bites and stings
– Pica
– Tics
c) Adolescent
– Precocious puberty
– Gynecomastia
– Accident, sport injuries
– Obesity & anorexia nervosa
– Juvenile delinquency