scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE ON SELF- MEDICATION AND ITS HEALTH IMPACTS AMONG ADULTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 247-251
Author(s):  
Santhi. P ◽  
Santhiya. C ◽  
Saranya. R ◽  
Shamili. R ◽  
Sindhuja. P ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Renal Diseases ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Audiovisual Aids ◽  
The People ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge

Today’s is very different from that of the past years with many inventions. Many things are inverted that make a lot of people to live in luxury. But along with these, in term of the health of the people nowadays, there are certain diseases that are quite making a name in the statistical data of health department. People are now suffering from the certain diseases throughout the world and many are practicing self medication to relieve symptoms of their health problems. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge on self medication and its health impacts among adults. Methodology: The Research Design adopted for the present study was nonexperimental descriptive design. This study was carried out in selected rural area Serumavilangai, Karaikal District. A total of 100 adults between 18-45 years of age were selected by using Purposive sampling technique for the present study. Self structured interview schedule was used to collect data from each participant. Result: The finding of present study showed that the maximum 68 % of adults had moderate knowledge on self medication and its impact, 29% of adults had inadequate knowledge and only 3% of adults had adequate knowledge on the self medication and its health impacts. The results indicated that there is a greater need to impart knowledge on ill effects of self medication to the public in order to reduce its health impacts. Conclusions: The present study concluded that educating with multiple audiovisual aids is required to arouse awareness among adults on ill effects of self medication on their health and to prevent development of complications like renal diseases, metabolic disorders, addition of drugs, anxiety, stress, etc. KEY WORDS: Assess, Knowledge, Self Medication, Health Impacts, Adult

scholarly journals Assessment of the Level of Knowledge on Autism among the Mothers of Toddlers in Selected Village, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 160-164
Author(s):  
M. Nandhini ◽  
T. R. Manjula ◽  
M. Maria Auxilli Jenifer
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Repetitive Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Prior Permission ◽  
Data Collection Procedure

Background: Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Mothers of toddlers should have knowledge on Autism to identify the child in earlier age and to treat the child. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers of toddlers. The objectives were to find out the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers and to find out the association between the level of knowledge on autism and selected demographic variables of the mothers of toddlers. Materials and Methods: A non-experimental, descriptive study was conducted. The sampling technique was snow ball sampling technique with the sample of 50 mothers of toddlers and questionnaires were formulated, a structured interview schedule was used to assess the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers of toddlers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the collected data. The data collection procedure was done for period of 2 weeks. The study was initiated after obtaining prior permission from the concern authorities. Results: The findings of this study revealed that 44% of the mothers of toddlers had inadequate knowledge, 44% had moderately adequate knowledge and only 2% had adequate knowledge on autism. There was significant association between level of knowledge and demographic variables such as age, occupation and previous knowledge on Autism of mothers of toddlers.

scholarly journals ASSESS THE PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION AND KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE PREVENTION OF STROKE

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Sahbanathul Missiriya ◽  
Johncey John
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Brain Disorders ◽  
The Public ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Treatable Condition

  Objective: Hypertension is the most crucial and common health problem in developed and undeveloped countries. Although hypertension is a treatable condition, without treatment, it leads to serious and life-threatening complications such as heart, kidney, and brain disorders. Prevention plays a major role in controlling the disease, which can be achieved by increasing the knowledge through awareness of the public and changing their attitude and practice. The study was aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension, assess the knowledge regarding prevention of stroke among people with hypertension and to associate the knowledge regarding prevention of stroke with selected demographic variables of people.Methods: Descriptive design was adopted. Using simple random sampling technique, 60 samples were selected. The data were collected, analyzed in terms of both inferential and descriptive statistics.Results: The study result showed that among the total number of people (1248) surveyed, 476 (38.1%) were prevalent in hypertension. Among the randomly selected 60 people with hypertension, 47 (78.3%) patients had inadequate knowledge, 13 (21.7%) had moderate knowledge, and none of them had adequate knowledge regarding prevention of stroke. Most people residing at Kottayam had poor knowledge on hypertension and prevention of stroke.Conclusion: The study concluded that though there was more prevalence of hypertension and most of them had inadequate knowledge on prevention of stroke and there is a need to make the people aware about the complications of hypertension and prevention aspects.

scholarly journals ASSESS THE PREVALENCE OF RESPIRATORY PROBLEM AND KNOWLEDGE ON HEALTH EFFECTS OF PEOPLE RESIDING NEAR QUARRY

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
Sahbanathul Missriya M.a. ◽  
Subashini S.
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In the quarry area, there are various suspended particulate matters are mixed with the ambient air in and around. People residing near to that quarry areas are exposed to hazards through the inhalation of airborne particulates. Due to that, the respiratory problems are very common among them. The study was aimed to assess the prevalence of respiratory problems and determine the level of knowledge on health effects of people living near to quarry at Kundrathur.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted. Convenient sampling technique was used to select 60 people residing near the quarry. The data was collected by using structured questionnaire through face to face interview. The collected data was organised and analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study findings showed that the prevalence of respiratory problems was high 41(68.33%) among people residing near the quarry and 19(31.66%) people did not show any signs and symptoms of respiratory problems. The knowledge regarding health effects was showing that 39(65%) people had inadequate knowledge, 21(35%) people had the moderate knowledge, and none of the people had adequate knowledge.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concluded that, though there was the prevalence of respiratory problems and most of them had inadequate knowledge on health effects and there is a need to advise the people about safety from respiratory diseases.</p>

The Effectiveness Of Self Instructional Module On Knowledge Regarding HIV Among Drivers (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamil Selvi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

BACKGROUND HIV infection is one of the most leading infections in the world. According to WHO HIV constitutes to be a major global public health issue, having claimed almost 33 million so far. There were an estimation of 38.0 million people living with the HIV at the end of 2019. As a result of concerted international efforts to respond to HIV , coverage of services has been steadily increasing. In 2019, 68% of adults and 53% of children living with HIV globally were receiving lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). There is no cure of HIV infections , however effective antiretroviral drugs can the control of virus and help onward transmission to other people. The knowledge regarding HIV infections in the public is a not much. The study focuses on the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding the HIV among the drivers in Kancheepuram, Chennai. The objectives of the study was to assess the pre and post test of the self instructional module. For the study 60 samples were adopted by purposive sampling technique. The pre test was conducted by giving the structured questionnare then the module was given and then the post assessment was conducted. The study was conducted for 1 week. In the pre assessment 52(86.7%) were having inadequate knowledge and 8(13.3%) had moderately inadequate knowledge. In the post test 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10(16.67%) has adequate knowledge. The effectivess of self instructional module was calculated by the paired t test (t=12.880) was found to be statistically highly significant at p<0.001 OBJECTIVE To assess the pre test level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. (2)To determine the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV among drivers. (3)To find the association between the level of knowledge with their selected demographic variables METHODS Quantative research approach and pre experimental one group pre test post test design was used to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV to drivers. After obtaining permission from Saveetha College Of Nursing , the investigator selected 60 drivers by using purposive sampling technique. The sample who met the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique . The investigator introduced and explained the purpose of the study to the samples and obtain the written confirmed. The purpose of the study were explained to the drivers. Section A: It consist of the demographic variables which include Age, sex, education. Occupation, monthly income, religion, marital status, type of family and dietary pattern.Section B- It consist 25 multiple choice questions to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module. RESULTS The drivers most of them 26(43.3%) were in the age group of 41 – 50 years, all 60(100%) were male, 45(75%) were private employee, 21(35%) had monthly income of 9000 – 11000 and above 11000 respectively, 45(75%) were married, 32(53.3%) belonged to nuclear family 45(75%) were non-vegetarian. Section B : Assess the pretest level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. The finding of the pretest 52(86.67%) had inadequate knowledge and 8(13.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge. Whereas in the post test, 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10( 16.67%) had adequate knowledge on HIV among drivers CONCLUSIONS The findings revealed that the existing level of knowledge on HIV among drivers was improve the knowledge about HIV to be effective awareness by administered self instructional module

scholarly journals Impact of Structured Teaching Programme on Prevention of Malnutrition among Mothers in Kota, Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 404-413
Author(s):  
Shailvina D. Masih ◽  
C. C. Linson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Feeding Strategies ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test

The mother is the sole provider of primary care for her child for the first five years of his or her life. Her ability to provide treatment is primarily dictated by her knowledge and understanding of basic nutrition and health care. The numbers would improve dramatically if mothers were made more aware of infant feeding strategies and other health-care practices. Impact of STP on knowledge and prevention of malnutrition among mothers of children under the age of five in selected areas of Kota (C.G.). The convenient sampling technique and interview schedule was used in the study. The findings are about 58% of mothers of under-five children were less than 20 years of age, 65% of the mothers of under-five children belong to Hindu religion, 52% mothers of under-five children were taking mixed diet, 75% mothers were from the joint family, 62% of the mothers had a family income of 1000-3000 per month, 65% mothers took primary education, 92% mothers had one child in the family, 88% children were partially immunized, 30% mother got the knowledge from the mass media. In pre-test 5 (10%) of mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and 45 (90%) had inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of malnutrition among under five children. In the post-test 36 (78%) mothers had moderately adequate knowledge where as 12 (24%) had inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of malnutrition among under five children. This shows that there is significant increase in post test knowledge score of mothers. Hence, STP is proved to be significantly effective in improving the knowledge of  mothers of under five children regarding prevention of protein energy malnutrition. Study concluded that H0 was rejected.

scholarly journals A Study To Assess The Knowledge And Practice of Foot Care Among Diabetic Clients Attending Diabetic OPD

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 3922-3926
Author(s):  
Diabetic clients ◽  
Thamupriyadharshini
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Diabetic foot is one of the most common and distressing complication of diabetes resulting to major physical limitation, psychological and fiscal significances for the patient and their families. Great information and skill on regards to diabetic foot care will lessen the danger of diabetic foot difficulties and that will diminish the odds of removal of the limb. A descriptive study was adopted for assessing the level of knowledge and practice of Foot care among diabetic clients. A total of100 diabetic clients were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were gathered utilizing self-structured questionnaire by a structured interview method. The outcomes portray that majority of the diabetic clients, 61% had inadequate knowledge, 28% had moderate knowledge and only 11% of the diabetic clients had average knowledge. The examination also uncovers that 23% of the diabetic clients had good practice and 77% had poor practice. The mean knowledge and practice score were 5.82 ± 2.53& 6.97±1.18 respectively. There is the strong connection (r= 0.698, p=0.0001) between Knowledge and Practice. There is statistically significant association of demographic variables noted with the knowledge and practice of foot care between age, Gender, Educational Status, Occupation, Duration of Diabetes, Current Diabetes Treatment, Presence of Co morbid (P values<0.001).

Knowledge and Anxiety Level on Labour Process among Primigravida Mothers in a Selected Hospital, Kamrup (M), Guwahati, Assam: A Descriptive Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 164-171
Author(s):  
Lalchungnungi . ◽  
Rikynti Nongkynrih
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Indian Women ◽  
Labour Process ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Prenatal Counselling ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Moderate Negative Correlation ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Introduction: Many Indian women are unaware about the changes that occur in their body during pregnancy and labour, as a result many mothers suffer physiologically and psychologically, hence education is needed for mother especially to primigravida mothers. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the level of knowledge and level of anxiety on labour process among primigravida mothers who are attending antenatal OPD at a selected hospital. Methods and materials: A descriptive survey research design was used and purposive sampling technique was used for obtaining sample for the study. Study was undertaken on 100 sample primigravida mothers at Maternity and Child welfare Hospital of Guwahati, Assam. Results: The finding shows that majority i.e. 53% had inadequate knowledge, 44% had moderately adequate knowledge and only three (3%) had adequate knowledge on labour process ,majority of the respondents i.e 58% had moderate anxiety and 42% had severe anxiety.There was association between the knowledge level and selected demographic variables such as age ,education, trimester of pregnancy and any prenatal counselling given. Also with anxiety and selected demographic variables such as education, occupation and any types of prenatal counseling attend. There was moderate negative correlation (-0.310) between knowledge and anxiety scores on labour process among primi gravida mothers. Conclusion: This study shows that primigravida mothers had lack of knowledge and moderate anxiety on labour process. Therefore health personnel need to conduct the education programmes to improve the level of understanding as to reduce the level of anxiety on labour process. Key words: Primigravida, labour process, anxiety, delivery, childbirth, pregnancy.

scholarly journals Oral Cancer: Awareness Among People of Biratnagar

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Durga Devi Chaulagain ◽  
Kamal Prasad Parajuli ◽  
Bhumika Khatiwada
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chewing Tobacco ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

 Background: Increased use of tobacco and tobacco products result into increment of patients with oral cancer. Many people are still unaware of the consequences of chewing tobacco. Approximately 19% of participants had adequate knowledge of awareness, large number of participants, i.e., 73% had moderate knowledge of awareness and 8% of the participants had inadequate level of awareness about oral cancer. Methods and materials: Analytical cross-sectional research design was used for the study. Samples were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents. Frequencies, mean and standard deviations were used to describe the socio-demographic variables. Independent t-test and one-way ANOVA test were used to find the main difference of awareness scores by socio-demographic variables. Results: Among 90 participants, 18% had adequate level of awareness, 73% had moderate and 7.8% of participants had inadequate level of awareness regarding oral cancer. Conclusion: The study showed that awareness regarding oral cancer among the people of Biratnagar Metropolitan City is moderate. The study emphasizes that the effects must be made to make people aware of oral cancer.Journal of Nobel Medical CollegeVolume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 60-64

scholarly journals A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Control of Childhood Obesity among Mothers of School-Age Children at Maraimalai Nagar, Kancheepuram District

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 1448-1452
Author(s):  
Deepika V ◽  
Rasiga S ◽  
Priyadarshini K ◽  
Sujatha T
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Primary Root ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Child Obesity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge

In today's global scenario, there is an increasing incidence of childhood obesity due to the lifestyle changes in personal and eating behaviour which is the primary root cause of various childhood chronic diseases. The main aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of the control of childhood obesity among mothers of school-age children of 6-15years in Maraimalai Nagar. The non-experimental descriptive research design was adopted to assess the level of knowledge on the control of childhood obesity among mothers. One hundred mothers who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by using a non-probability convenient sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the demographic variables and awareness regarding childhood obesity among mothers. The study was conducted at Maraimalai Nagar. Reliability of the tool was established by a split-half method. The results  reveal 17.5 % of subjects had inadequate knowledge, 81.4% had moderate knowledge, and only 1 % had adequate knowledge on childhood obesity. The study concludes that the mothers ignore to take preventive measures where their children could be a victim of child obesity. Thus, we affirmed the need for making mothers aware of the control of child obesity and how it can be prevented.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL PROFESSIONALS REGARDING TOOTH RESTORABILITY AT A PUBLIC SECTOR TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh ◽  
Afifa Yaseen ◽  
Amna Yaseen ◽  
Subhana Akber
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Pain Symptoms ◽  
Dental Professionals

Background: Panoptic knowledge of dental professionals is required to provide care for patients with any dental problem which ranges from screening, emergency care or referral to alleviation of pain symptoms. Ideally to provide dental care, dental practice should be based on current clinical concepts originating from evidence-based dentistry which clearly demarcates a level between a tooth that is able to be restored so that intervention is done on it for esthetic and functional stability, or ready for extraction. Dental professionals' knowledge regarding tooth restorability is very crucial in restorative and preventive dentistry. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of dental professionals regarding tooth restorability. Methods: Knowledge regarding tooth restorability of dental professionals of Dow University of Health Sciences was assessed through a multi centered cross sectional study. A sample size of 140 participants was calculated using through open Epi version 3, and a convenient non-probability sampling technique was used. The study was conducted in May-June, 2018. An informed consent prior to the study was taken. The dental professionals were evaluated through a self- administered, structured questionnaire in English. The SPSS-23 was used to obtain results. The knowledge of the students was graded as adequate if >12 and inadequate if<12. Results: Out of 140 study participants, 113 (81%) dental professionals had significantly adequate knowledge (p-value <0.05); while 27 (19%) had inadequate knowledge. Among the respondents, 56% said that the traumatic dental injury must be treated by dentist whereas the others considered it to be treated by private doctor or by nearest hospital casualty. Conclusion: The knowledge of dental professionals working at teaching institutes is adequate; and as per their knowledge they might be taking right decisions regarding tooth restorability.

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