scholarly journals Postnatal Care Based on ICM’s Global Standards among Nursing Students Studying in a Selected College in Delhi

2020 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Nusrat Nazir ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Global Standards ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge

Background: Postnatal period is considered as the most critical phase which can lead to various complications and even maternal deaths. Midwives and nurses have an important role to play in the postnatal care of a mother hence they must have exceptional knowledge and skill to address the complications that arise in mothers during postnatal period. The competence level of midwives and nurses must be earned by set criteria of ICM Global standards of Midwifery. Objectives: To assess the knowledge and skills among nursing students in selected college of Delhi on Postnatal Care as per ICM Global Standards by using Checklist and Questionnaire and to find out an association of Knowledge and skill on postnatal care with selected demographic variables regarding ICM’ s Global standards. Materials and Methods: A quantitative research approach with descriptive exploratory design was used to achieve the objectives of the study. Total enumerating sampling technique was employed to select 56 students of DGNM interns posted in postnatal wards of hospital. A structured questionnaire and checklist were formulated to assess the knowledge and skills of Nursing Students. Result and Findings: The study showed that Maximum students i.e. 45 (80.35%) had inadequate knowledge related to postnatal care of mother whereas 11 (19.64%) nursing students had adequate knowledge. Maximum students i.e. 34 (61%) had inadequate knowledge related to postnatal care of newborn whereas 22 (39%) had adequate knowledge regarding the same. The calculated ‘r’ value was 0.32; value at degree of freedom (54) is 0.27 which is lower than 0.0 e ‘r’ 5 level of significance. Conclusion: The study shows that the students need more emphasis on skill improvement. There is a need to up skill the existing skills of nursing students in order to provide comprehensive and prompt Nursing Care.

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Mental Health Literacy among the Nursing Students (18-20 Years of) in the Selected College at Puducherry

2021 ◽  
pp. 383-384
Author(s):  
Suvitha S. ◽  
Rama E. ◽  
Raviranjan T. ◽  
Ranjini K.
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge

A descriptive study to assess the Mental Health Literacy among the Nursing students (18-20 years of) in the selected college at Puducherry. The objectives of the study was to assess the mental health literacy among the Nursing students. The research approach selected for the study was quantitative research approach and descriptive research design. The study was conducted at MTPG&RIHS at Puducherry. Total 100 B.Sc. Nursing Students who completed the subject mental health nursing were selected based on Non-probability convenient sampling. The researcher used standardized tool, Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) data collection. The findings of the study revealed that 82% of samples had moderate level of knowledge on Mental Health Literacy, 18% of samples had adequate knowledge about Mental Health Literacy and none of the samples had inadequate knowledge regarding Mental Health Literacy. Regarding knowledge, out of 100 samples, 82% of subjects are belongs to moderate knowledge about Mental Health Literacy and Mental illness. Remaining 18% had adequate knowledge about Mental Health Literacy and Mental Illness none of the samples had inadequate knowledge about the Mental Health Literacy and Mental Illness.

A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING CULTURAL BELIEFS OF POSTNATAL CARE AMONG WOMEN IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF AMBALA, HARYANA.

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-30
Author(s):  
Manpreet Kaur ◽  
Jyoti Phougat
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

BACKGROUND: Cultural and traditional practices, values and beliefs play an important role in the medical attentionseeking behavior of postpartum mothers as well as in newborn babies during the postnatal period. There are various traditional and cultural practices followed which affect the newborn. OBJECTIVE: 1) To assess the knowledge and practices regarding cultural beliefs of postnatal care among women in selected villages of Ambala. 2) To determine the correlation between knowledge and practices of women regarding postnatal care cultural beliefs. METHOD: The research approach adopted for the study was Quantitative Research Approach. The research design adopted for the study was Descriptive Survey Design. Total 200 women were selected by using purposive sampling technique from selected villages. The tools developed and used for data collection were structured knowledge questionnaire and practice scale, tools were prepared by focusing on knowledge and beliefs respectively. RESULTS: The nding shows that the majority of women had good level of knowledge (81%) and (18.5%) women had average level of knowledge regarding postnatal care. The ndings further show the majority (51.5%) of women residing in villages has good practices. The data further show that (48.5%) of women had average practices regarding postnatal care and beliefs. There was a weak positive correlation between knowledge and practices of women.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practices regarding pesticide application and handling among farmers in selected community areas of Uttarakhand

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1187
Author(s):  
Atul Kumar ◽  
Sanchita Pugazhendi ◽  
Chandan Kumar ◽  
John Davidson ◽  
Jyoti Rawat
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Pesticide Application ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Background: In South Asia region, India is the biggest country manufacturing pesticides for agricultural production and ranks10th in world where farmers use pesticides in agricultural area. In India, farmers have less knowledge regarding pesticide application and very rarely they get opportunity to attend formal training program regarding handling of hazardous pesticides. In developing countries, farmers have unsafe pesticide application and handling practices due to which pesticide poisoning has a major health problems among famers. Indian farmers who practice unsafe use of pesticides also experience different health problems. Hence there is a necessity to find out knowledge and practices of farmers while handling dangerous pesticides in day to day life.Methods: A quantitative research approach and cross sectional survey design was used in present study. Total of 302 farmers residing in rural area of Doiwala block were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Ethical permission was obtained from institutional ethical committee and informed consent was taken from study participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results: A total of 125 (41.5%) farmers were using pesticide two times in a year and 180(59.8%) farmers used it for protection of crops. It was expressed by 223 (73.8%) farmers that they read the labels on the pesticide containers before using it but only 182(60.3%) farmers followed the instructions on the label.Conclusions: Farmers did not have adequate knowledge about frequency and reasons of using pesticide in farming. Majority of the farmers did not have adequate knowledge and practices regarding use of pesticide in agricultural area. 

A study to find the effect of stress on gender and their demographic variables among nursing students

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 93-97
Author(s):  
Javaid Ahmad Mir ◽  
Bushra Mushtaq ◽  
Onaisa Aalia Mushtaq
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Experimental Group

The study was conducted with the aim to assess the association of stress among nursing students and their demographic variables.Stress arises when there is increasing demand from external factors and is commonly found in nursing students due to number of factors like; academic stress, new environmental stress etc. Quantitative research approach with Quasi Experimental, Non-randomized control group design [Pre-test –Post-test Control group design] was used Total enumerate sampling technique was used to collect data from the 40 subjects who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were assigned to control group (n=20) and experimental group (n=20). Findings of the present study revealed that there was statistically significant association of level of stress score in the control and the experimental group with the age, total monthly income of the family, and residence of the study subjects with (p=0.008),(p=0.027), and (p=0.000) respectively, while as no association was found between pre-interventional level of stress scores in the control and the experimental group with other demographic variables like gender (p=0.113), and type of family (p=0.429) at 0.05 level of significance.The results revealed that there was significant association between the age, total monthly income of family and residence of study subjects with pre-interventional level of stress scores of control and experimental group. Whereas no significant association was found between demographic variables i.e. gender and type of family with pre-interventional level of stress scores of control and experimental group.

scholarly journals LEVEL OF STRESS AMONG THE 1ST YEAR B.SC NURSING STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 72-73
Author(s):  
Dhara Yagnang Vyas
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Student Stress ◽  
The Individual

Introduction: Stress is a state of physical and psychological strain which imposes demands for adjustments upon the individual. It has been reported that student nurses are affected with the stressors in academic, clinical, financial, due to parental expectations, competition for grades, and career choices. OBJECTIVES 1. To assess the level of stress among 1st year B.Sc nursing students. 2. To fine out association with the level of stress with their socio demographic variables of 1st year B.Sc nursing students. Methodology: A quantitative research approach, descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A sample of 60 students 1st year B.Sc nursing were selected by purposive sampling technique. Modified student stress scale was used to assess the level of stress. The data was analyzed by using the descriptive and inferential statistics i.e. frequency and percentage, mean, standard deviation,and chi-square. Major findings of the study: 14(23%) students had mild stress, 40(67%) students had moderate stress, 6 (10%) students had severe stress. Association between the level of stress and socio demographic variables, there is a statistically significant association with gender and no significant association with other socio demographic variables such as such type of family, father’s education, mother’s education, father’s occupation, mother’s occupation, family income per month, type of residence, distance from residence. Conclusion : The findings of study suggest that 1st year B.Sc nursing students have moderate level of stress which has no significant association with majority of socio demographic variables.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding breastfeeding among mothers of under two-years children

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1387
Author(s):  
Arpita Nag ◽  
Anjali Chaturvedi ◽  
Rina Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Breast Milk Substitutes ◽  
Evaluative Research

Background: The basic food of infant is mother’s milk. Breastfeeding is the most effective way to provide a baby with a caring environment and complete food. It meets the nutritional as well as emotional and psychological needs of the infant. But there is tendency to replace the natural means of infant feeding and introduction of breast milk substitutes. So, breastfeeding deserves encouragement from all concerned in the welfare of children.Methods: A quantitative evaluative research approach and Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used. By using purposive sampling technique total 65 mothers of under two years children admitted in selected wards i.e.; pediatric and maternity ward at V.P.I.M.S., Lucknow, were selected to assess the effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding breastfeeding. Written permission was obtained from the authorities of Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, where the study was conducted.Results: In pre-test the majority of mothers, 50.80% had moderate knowledge, 40.00% of mothers had inadequate knowledge whereas 9.20% of mothers had adequate knowledge. In post-test majority 92.30% mothers had adequate knowledge, 7.70% mothers had moderate knowledge whereas none of the mothers had inadequate knowledge.Conclusions: The study concluded that after the distribution of information booklet on knowledge regarding breastfeeding mothers of under two-years children have gained their knowledge.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF NLEP ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PREVENTION OF OBESITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SELECTED SCHOOLS

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Venulata Saxena ◽  
Ms. Maddikera Chinnadevi chinnadevi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Many school-based interventions for obesity prevention have been proposed with positive changes in behaviour. The objective was to assess the effectiveness of a NLEP on prevention obesity among adolescents. Schools were randomized to intervention and control group. Methods and materials: Quantitative research approach with true experimental research design was used to find out the knowledge on prevention of obesity among school adolescents. The study was conducted among 200 adolescents studying 8th, 9th, 10 th 11th and 12th in selected senior secondary schools, Jalandhar, Punjab. Probability stratified sampling technique was used to select samples. Structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of adolescents regarding prevention of obesity. Major findings: The overall analysis shows that poor knowledge was found in both experimental group 58% and control group 68% before the implementation of NLEP. In the experimental group, knowledge scores had improved after the implementation of NLEP, i.e., excellent knowledge is 36%, good knowledge is 47% and average knowledge was 17%. Further, in the control group, It was observed that in post-test 5% had very poor knowledge, 68% had poor knowledge, 20% was average knowledge and only 7% had good knowledge. From the findings it can be interpreted that NLEP improved the level of knowledge in the experimental group significantly than the control group. Pre-test knowledge of adolescents regarding prevention of obesity shows that, out of 100 experimental samples (75%) children had inadequate knowledge, 35(23.6%) children had moderate adequate knowledge and 2(1.4%) children had adequate knowledge. Conclusion: The results shown that, the nurse led educational package on prevention of obesity was improved the knowledge regarding prevention of obesity among the school adolescents.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Expressed Practice Related to Hand Hygiene among Student Nurses - A Selected College of New Delhi, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 46-49
Author(s):  
Uzma Anjum ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
Health Care Associated Infection

Introduction: Hand hygiene is an important healthcare issue globally and is a single most cost-effective and practical measure to reduce the incidence of health care associated infection across all setting-from advanced healthcare systems to primary healthcare centres. The objectives of the present study were to assess the knowledge and expressed practice related to hand hygiene among the student nurses in a selected college of Nursing, New Delhi. Materials and Methods: Quantitative research approach with descriptive research design were adopted for this study. Structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge and expressed practice checklist was used to assess the expressed practice related to hand hygiene among student nurses. Total 102 student nurses were selected through convenient sampling technique from DGNM 1st year and DGNM 2nd year of Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India. Data were collected in the month of September 2020. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Result: The findings of present study revealed that out of 102 samples, 90 (88.24%) have inadequate knowledge whereas only 12 (11.76%) have adequate knowledge on hand hygiene and 78 (76.47%) have good expressed practice while 16 (15.69%) have satisfactory expressed practice and 8 (7.84%) have poor expressed practice on hand hygiene. Conclusion: It was concluded that more observational studies should be conducted on hand hygiene as majority of samples have good expressed practice on hand hygiene whereas very few samples have adequate knowledge on hand hygiene.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE REGARDING ALCOHOLISM AND ITS ILL EFFECTS AMONG FINAL YEAR DMLT (DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY) STUDENTS IN A SELECTED COLLEGE OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sr. Ansamma Sebastian Sr. Ansamma Sebastian ◽  
Dr. S. Rajina Rani rani
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Medical Technology ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background of the study: Alcoholism is a disease in which an individual has an intense urge to ingest alcoholic beverages and causes personal and social deteriorations. It disrupts the entire life of the alcoholic and the areas of life of everyone associated with him. Awareness regarding the dangers posed by alcohol helps the younger generation to prevent it. Aim: To determine the level of knowledge regarding alcoholism and its ill effects among final year DMLT (Diploma in Medical Technology) students and to associate the knowledge level with baseline proforma. Methods and materials: A quantitative research design was adopted. This non-experimental descriptive study was conducted in St. John’s College of Paramedical Sciences in Idukki, Kerala. Thirty final year DMLT students were included in the study by using convenient sampling technique. A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess their knowledge on alcoholism and its ill effects. Results: Majority of students (83.3%) scored moderate level of knowledge, 10% of them had adequate knowledge level and 6.7% of the participants had inadequate knowledge on alcoholism.

PROGRAM BIMBINGAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Ismaniar Ismaniar Ismaniar
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Guidance Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
11Th Grade

The present study is aimed at developing effective guidance program for increasing student’s learning motivation. The present study applies quantitative research approach with nonequivalent pre-posttest control group quasi-experimental design, and nonrandom-purposive sampling technique. The data were collected using inventory, interview, and documentary study. The study comes up with the main finding that the tested guidance program is proven to be effective for increasing learning motivation students of 11th grade at SMA Kartika XIX-2 Bandung.

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