The aim of this study was to examine the difference in RSV small respiratory tract infections and small respiratory tract infections of other etiologies, regarding length of hospitalization and need of oxygen therapy. The examined populations were children treated for small respiratory tract infections in KBC Zemun during 2 years, aged from birth to the end of the second year of life. Treatment outcomes were examined: duration of hospitalization, length of oxygen therapy, combined pneumonia (confirmed by X-ray). A total of 78 children with a clinical picture of severe infection were selected. The data were taken from the existing documentation of KBC Zemun. The study found that in the first year a higher percentage of RSV positive girls was 76.19% than boys 73.91%, and in the second year 78.57% of RSV positive girls and 60% of boys. Children with low birth weight, premature birth as well, fed adapted formulas are more likely to develop RSV bronchiolitis. The duration of hospitalization was longer in RSV bronchiolitis, as well as in associated bacterial infection. The length of oxygen therapy was not affected by the presence of RSV infection, but children with bronchiolitis complicated by pneumonia were longer on oxygen therapy. Our research is in line with previous research, existing treatment protocols. Certain deviations can be explained by a small sample, which gives the need for systematic and broader examination of the relationship between risk factors, etiological factors in small respiratory tract infections.

Cervical cancer in Serbia is one of the leading causes of illness and death in the female population. Every year, about 1,300 women fall ill and approximately 500 lose their lives due to this disease. The importance of screening for this disease is very high, but unfortunately insufficiently known in the population. We conducted a short survey on 30 women aged 20 to 40 who filled out a pre-prepared cervical cancer screening questionnaire. The results indicate that the health awareness of the female population regarding cervical cancer screening in Serbia is very low, but there is also a clear insight into the importance of geting new informations, and we believe that this study contributes to raising awareness about cervical cancer screening, which is in line with the general trend population policy in the world, given that January 2023 was declared the month dedicated to the prevention of cervical cancer with the theme: Ending cervical cancer within a few generations”.

The aim of the study is to present the tasks of a nurse in educating mothers about the importance of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is the best start to a baby’s life, because breast milk is the best food for a baby. Despite all the advantages and multiple positive effects of breastfeeding, a small percentage of breastfed children has been recorded in the world. For the purposes of this research, an indirect observational method was used - a survey. A questionnaire constructed for the purposes of this research was used as an instrument. Using the random sampling method, we included 30 postpartum mothers who underwent an education program. The research was conducted in the Health Center Podgorica, in the period from 01.07.-20.07.2021. years. According to the results of the research, 46.7% of mothers had enough information about the benefits of breastfeeding, and 46.66% of them had a problem with breastfeeding. The results show that 73.34% of respondents are educated about breastfeeding. Half of the mothers of 15 of them received the most information about natural nutrition from other mothers. 90% of mothers had a positive attitude about the importance of natural nutrition. Based on the conducted research, we can conclude that the engagement of the nurse in the issue of educating mothers about breastfeeding has improved the attitudes of mothers, but not to a sufficient extent. The results of the research show that mothers are not sufficiently educated about the importance of breastfeeding. Research shows that if mothers receive adequate information and support, they will be more willing to start and maintain breastfeeding for as long as possible. Existing studies indicate that women need effective support for breastfeeding,but many health professionals lack the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills. The results of our study also show that it is necessary to improve the education of nurses in order to improve their skills and pass on important information to mothers about the importance and need for breastfeeding.