scholarly journals Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders and Effectiveness of Educational Package on Knowledge Regarding the Disorders among Adolescents in Selected Schools of Lekhnath, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 934-941
Author(s):  
Deepa Gurung ◽  
Bindu Thapa ◽  
Amrita Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Functional Impairments ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Educational Package ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Substance use disorders refers to the abuse of alcohol, illicit drugs, or substances such as over-thecounter medicines, medicines from unsupervised ordinary retail purchase, or even through prescription. It causes significant health problems and functional impairments such as disability and failure to meet responsibilities at work, school, or home. Common substance use disorders are use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis (marijuana), stimulants, hallucinogens, sedatives, hypnotics, opioids, etc. Objective: To assess prevalence of substance use disorders and effectiveness of educational package on spreading knowledge about substance use disorders among adolescents in selected schools in Lekhnath, Nepal. Methodology: Pre experimental one group pretest and posttest design was used for the study. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was adopted for sampling. For the study, total of 155 adolescents studying in classes 9 and 10 were selected from schools in Lekhnath, Nepal. Self administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data obtained were entered in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using statistical tool SPSS 16.0.  Result: Among 155 adolescents, 97.40% had heard of substance use disorders. 62.24% of people received the information about substance use disorders via mass media. Family members of 16.8% of samples were engaged in some kind of substance use disorders. 1.90% of sample students drank alcohol, who all happened to be male of age 15-16 years age group. In pretest, more than half (69.70%) of the adolescents had inadequate knowledge about substance use disorders. On the other hand, in the posttest, more than one third of adolescents (37.4%) had adequate knowledge and less than twothird adolescents (58.1%) had moderate knowledge on substance use disorders. The paired ‘t’ test was found to be significant on knowledge level (t=23.76 at 1% level).Only caste/ethnicity of demographical variable was found to be associated with pretest knowledge regarding substance use disorders (F= 3.495 at 5% level, p=0.033). Conclusion: The study concluded that adolescents are in great risk for substance use disorders. After educating on substance use disorders, adolescents gained adequate knowledge regarding the disorder. Study supports that educational package was effective in improving the level of knowledge regarding substance use disorders among adolescents

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 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 Knowledge About The Mental Health and Mental Illness Among Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
ManjuBala Dash ◽  
Gayathri S ◽  
Baby Rathinasabapathy ◽  
A Felicia Chitra Felicia ◽  
S Jayanthi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Developed World

Background: People who fail to fulfill their roles and carryout responsibilities or whose behavior is inappropriate to the situation are viewed as Mental Illnesses.About 450 million people suffer from mental of behavioural disorders worldwide today, it was said that mental health problems are more common in developed world than developing world. Aim:This study was aimed to assess the knowledge about mental health and mental illness among Adolescents population. Methodology:A Quantitative Descriptive research design was used. 30 Adolescents were selected by using Purposive sampling technique who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and who were available during the period of data collection at selected Lawspetarea , Puducherry. Data was collected by using Self Structured Questionnaire. Results:It represents the Level of Knowledge among 14(46.7%) of them comes under Moderate Knowledge, 10 (33.3%) of them comes under Adequate Knowledge and 6(20%) of them comes under Inadequate Knowledge. Conclusion: The study conducted among 30 Adolescents. It reveals the significant with demographic variables such as staying in status at the level of knowledge. Majority of Adolescents have moderate knowledge. We provide opportunities for adolescents to gain knowledge regarding mental health and mental illness.

scholarly journals Assess the Knowledge Regarding Effect and Pilot Indication of Depression among Rural Women at Selected Village, Tamil Nadu

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-148
Author(s):  
Kumudhavlli D ◽  
Karthi R ◽  
M Porselvi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Questionnaire Result ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge

Aim: To assess the level of knowledge regarding pilot indication and effects of depression among rural women at selected village,”. Objectives: (i) To assess the existing level of knowledge regarding effect and pilot indication of depression among rural women. (ii) To find out the association between the level of knowledge regarding effect and pilot indication of depression among rural women with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: Under the non experimental descriptive design will be adopted for this study. 50 samples were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The effectiveness of knowledge was assessed by the structured knowledge questionnaire. Result: mean is 10.48 with standard deviation of 3.765 among the 50 samples represent that 6(12%) of women have adequate knowledge, 20(40%) were moderate and 24(48%) belongs to inadequate knowledge. Conclusion: The study conclude that most of women having inadequate knowledge regarding pilot indication and effects of depression. Keywords: Pilot indication, Depression, Rural Women.

Assess the knowledge regarding Osteoarthritis among the Osteoarthritis client in middle adulthood in Orthopedic OPD in Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly U.P, with self-developed Instructional module

2021 ◽  
pp. 326-328
Author(s):  
Mamta Mamta ◽  
Nikita Chand ◽  
Pooja Sharma ◽  
Pooja Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Middle Adulthood ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding osteoarthritis among the osteoarthritis client in middle adulthood (34-60) in orthopedic OPD in Rohilkhand medical college and hospital, Bareilly with self-developed. Objective of the Study: 1. To assess the knowledge regarding prevention of osteoarthritis among middle adulthood Clients in RMCH, Bareilly. 2. To find out the association between knowledge and selected demographical variables among prevention of osteoarthritis. Method: Study was conducted in Orthopedic O.P.D of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital Bareilly, the convenient sampling technique were used and the sample was 40 who were diagnosed with Osteoarthritis middle adult-hood client, structured questionnaire tools, with the help of interview method used in this study. The data was collected to assess the level of knowledge regarding Osteoarthritis among osteoarthritis clients. The data collected were analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The result shows that there are 32.5% participants have adequate knowledge, 65% have moderate knowledge, only 2.5% inadequate knowledge regarding osteoarthritis and its prevention. There was no relationship between the levels of related to Osteoarthritis among osteoarthritis client with demographic data.

scholarly journals TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CHILD ABUSE AND ITS PREVENTION AMONG PARENTS OF CHILDREN ADMITTED IN GGSMCH FARIDKOT, PUNJAB

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 805-808
Author(s):  
Ramandeep Kaur ◽  
◽  
Sharnjit Kaur ◽  
Sheetal Gill ◽  
Shivani a ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Significance

Aim:The aim of the study is to assessthe level of knowledge regarding child abuse and its prevention among parents of children admitted in GGSMCH Faridkot, Punjab. Material and Methods: A descriptive research designis used to conduct this research study. 60 parents of children 0-14 years admitted in GGSMCH Faridkot were selected for this research study. Convenient Sampling Technique was used for data collection and self-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding child abuse and its prevention. Data was collected by interview schedule and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings of the study revealed that out of 60 parents 75% were having adequate knowledge and 25% were having inadequate knowledge. There was significant association of knowledge of parents with Informant, Age and Occupation.Statistically analyzed by chi square test at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: It was concluded that majority of Parents of children admitted in GGSMCH were having adequate knowledge regarding child abuse and its prevention.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge on Organ Donation Among Degree College Students at Selected College, Tiruati

2019 ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
M. Bhagya Lakshmi ◽  
S. Hemalatha
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
The Body ◽  
Medical Procedure ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Organ transplantation is a medical procedure in which an organ is removed from one body and placed in the body of a recipient to replace a damaged or missing organ. Organ /tissues that are transplanted within the same person’s body are called Auto grafts. Transplants that are recently performed between two subjects of the same species are called Allograft. Allografts can either be from a living or cadaveric source. Organs are systems of cells and tissues that perform a specific task eg:- Respiration, Circulation, gets rid of the body waste. AIM To assess the level of knowledge on organ donation among degree college students, and To associate the level of knowledge on organ donation with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: A descriptive design was adopted.40 students were selected by using simple random sampling technique at SV Govt polytechnic college, Tirupati. The level of knowledge was assessed by using the structured questionnaire. Results: The results were out of 40 students 16% (16) had moderate knowledge 21% (21) had inadequate knowledge and only 3% (3) had adequate knowledge. Conclusion: based on the obtained findings the researcher prepared a book let which will help them to improve their knowledge

A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Cervical Cancer among staff Nurses in P.S. Medical trust Hospital, Thalakulam, K.K. District.

2021 ◽  
pp. 247-248
Author(s):  
S. Gladin Sudha
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Trust Hospital ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

A descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding cervical cancer among staff nurses in P.S. Medical Trust Hospital, Thalakulam at Kanyakumari District. Based on the convenient sampling technique, 20 subjects from P.S. Medical Trust Hospital, were selected. Question was given 15% of staff nurses having adequate knowledge 30% of the staff nurses having moderate knowledge and 55% of the staff nurses having inadequate knowledge. There is a significant association between knowledge and sex and there is no significant association between knowledge and (age, education, year of experience and type of family) the selected demographic variables.

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.

scholarly journals A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Instructional Teaching Programme on Level of Knowledge and Practices of Prevention of Pneumonia among Mothers of under Five Children in Selected Villages, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
P. Jegin ◽  
S. Subbulakshmi ◽  
M. Dinesh Kumar ◽  
J. Dayana ◽  
E. Elakiya
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Back ground: An experimental study was conducted to assess the effects of instructional teaching programme (ITP) on knowledge and practices of mothers regarding prevention of pneumonia in children, Pooncherry, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.Objectives of the study were to assess the effectiveness of ITP on prevention of pneumonia on level of knowledge and practices among mothers of under five children. Materials and Methods: Non probability purposive technique was adopted for this study. Samples who met inclusion criteria were participated in the study. Self-structured interview schedule for knowledge  and structured rating scale for practices were used to collect the data. Results: The study results shows that in the pre test 15.13 % of the mothers had adequate knowledge, 24.34 % of the mothers were had moderately adequate knowledge and 60.53 % of the mothers had inadequate knowledge and  and in post test 63.17% of mothers were had adequate knowledge, 28.94% of the mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and very few (8.55% ) mothers had inadequate knowledge. Pre test practices score shows that 63.82 % of the mothers had less desirable practice, 22.37% of the mothers had moderate desirable practices and 13.81% were had highly desirable practices whereas in the post test 63.82% of them had highly desirable practice, 23.03% of them had moderate desirable practices and 13.16% of them had less desirable practices. The mean pretest knowledge score was 5.45 ± 1.47 and the mean posttest knowledge score was 8.49 ± 0.71 and the t value was 15.17, it shows that statistically there was an improvement in the post test knowledge score. The mean pretest practice score was 22.38 ± 2.76, the mean posttest practice score was 43.64 ±1.97 and the t value was 13.35, it shows that statistically there was a significant improvement in the post test practice score. The instructional teaching programme on prevention of pneumonia was statistically effective in promoting the knowledge and desirable practices among mothers.

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