scholarly journals Study on Awareness about Self-Medications and it's Complications Among Homemakers

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 061-065
Author(s):  
Suchithra B. S.

AbstractSelf-medication is mostly advanced practice worldwide and often considered as a component of self-care .However, unlike other components of self-care, self-medication has the potential to do good as well as cause harm since it involves the use many kinds of drugs .The practice of selfmedication must be based on authentic medical information otherwise irrational use of drugs can cause wastage of resources, increased resistance of pathogens ,and also can lead to serious health hazards such as adverse drug reaction and prolonged morbidity Objectives of the study 1. To assess the occurrence of self-medication among homemakers.2. To find the level of awareness and it's complications of self-medication among the homemakers. Research methodology of the study Research design for the present study is descriptive research design. The design was used to assess the prevalence of self-medication among homemakers and their awareness about selfmedication and its complications, at selected areas in Nitte village. The purposive sampling technique is used to select samples for the study. Sample size was about 100 homemakers and the population belonged to selected areas in Nittte village.

This project has been conducted on “Effectiveness of training” in CELEBRITY FASHION LIMITED. The Primary Objective of this project is that to measure the effectiveness of training. The Secondary Objectives are to study the Effectiveness of training. A Research Methodology was followed for the effective functioning of the research. The Research design used in the study is descriptive. The sampling technique used by the researcher is non-probability sampling. Questionnaire method was followed to collect primary data and the secondary data was collected from the organization and books available. The resulted analysis helped us to understand the satisfaction level of employees in the training and development activities carried out by CELEBRITY FASHION LIMITED.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-348
Author(s):  
Ni'mah Rizqiyati ◽  
Yustinus Ulung Anggraito ◽  
Saiful Ridlo

This study aimed to analyze the readiness of biology laboratories to support practical work in State High Schools throughout Tegal Regency. The readiness refers to the availability of all things that can support practical activities including the readiness of infrastructure facilities and laboratory management. This study used quantitative descriptive research design. The population in this study is all independent biology laboratories in State High Schools throughout Tegal Regency that used for practical works. The sampling technique used is saturation sampling. This study has been done at biology laboratory of SMA Negeri 1 Bojong, SMA Negeri 1 Kramat, SMA Negeri 1 Warureja, SMA Negeri 1 Balapulang, SMA Negeri 1 Pangkah, SMA Negeri 1 Slawi, SMA Negeri 2 Slawi, SMA Negeri 3 Slawi, dan SMA Negeri 1 Pagerbarang. The data were obtained using the observation method, questionnaire, and interview with reference to Permendiknas Number 24 Year 2007, Permendiknas Number 26 Year 2008, and Permendikbud Number 24 Year 2016. Further, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result of the study shows that the readiness of infrastructure facilities and management successively scored 58.5% and 62.8% which is belonged to sufficient criteria. The conclusion of this study is the biology laboratories in State High Schools throughout Tegal Regency is ready enough to support biological practical work with an average readiness of 60.52%.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Zikra Azkiya ◽  
Hamzah Hamzah

This research was about the comparison between students’ ability of grade X and grade XI in writing recount text with the topic of an unforgettable experience. This study aimed to compare the level of students’ grade X and grade XI ability in writing recount text seen from the generic structure of the text. The research design of this study was descriptive research. The population of this research was all of classes grade X and grade XI of SMAN 1 Lubuk Alung. The sample was taken by using random cluster sampling technique so that the sample obtained was 1 class from grade X and 1 class from grade XI. The instrument used in this study was a test recount text for 45 minutes in at least 100 words. The students’ writing was analyzed using recount text writing rubric related to the generic structure of the text. Based on this research, students’ ability of grade XI was higher than grade X by looking from the generic structure of recount text. The ability of students grade XI was in 3 (good) category while students grade X was in 2 (weak) category. Nevertheless, there were several parts of the text that students could not understand yet how to write them.


The revolution of information technology (IT) and communications has transformed the conduct of most of the businesses via electronic media & internet. Digital forms have become an important channel for customer communication in marketing along with conventional forms. Digital advertisement allows sellers to disseminate product information accurately and adequately to customers. This paper is carried out to analyze the customer’s attitude towards digital and conventional advertising. Customer’s attitudes have been observed with various determinants like credibility of customers, informative to customers, hedonic pleasure to customers, materialism and good for economy advertisements. Descriptive research design is carried out, 110 samples were selected using convenience sampling technique. Results indicate that digital advertising is creating a greater impact than conventional advertising. Digital advertisement is agreed as more informative than conventional advertisement while conventional advertisement is considered as credible in eliciting positive attitude towards advertisement


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Nur Azizah ◽  
Wiwik Muhidayati ◽  
Erien Luthfia

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed social life, including learning methods. The existence of restrictions on these activities makes higher education institutions carry out online learning. The research objective was to determine the implementation of online learning at the Rajekwesi Bojonegoro station by using a descriptive research design with a sample of students from Stikes Rajekwesi Bojonegoro who were taking online learning taken by using accidental sampling technique totaling 179 respondents. Data obtained by questionnaires distributed online using google form format. And presented as a percentage. The results of research media / online learning applications mostly use the google classroom application, with a total of 175 respondents (97.8%). The most interesting online learning method is discussion forums with a total of 92 respondents (51.4%), online learning is in accordance with the learning needs of students were 165 respondents (92.2%). It was difficult for students to receive learning materials from 151 respondents (84.4%). Obstacles difficult signal with a total of 102 respondents (57%), and do not have facilities at home for online learning, namely 115 respondents (64.5%). The conclusion of the implementation of online learning there are obstacles both from students, lecturers and the system used, especially in this case the network or internet stability and quotas.


Author(s):  
Darah Ifalahma ◽  
Nur Hikmah

The toddler period is called the golden period because it has enormous potential to optimize all aspects of development. The development of each child will go through stages that take place sequentially, continuously and within a certain tempo. By understanding the stages of a child's development, parents will be able to assess the child's development according to generally accepted standards. If a child is observed who has developmental delays, parents can act immediately. Conversely, parents can also prepare children by providing stimulation in accordance with the child's abilities at a certain age. Knowledge and awareness of parents is very necessary to monitor and stimulate children's development. The research objective was to determine the knowledge of mothers about gross motor development in children aged 3-4 years.This research design uses descriptive research method. The instrument used was a questionnaire. The sample of this research is mothers who have children under five in Playgroup Cepaka 2 Semanggi Surakarta with a total of 35 respondents. The sampling technique is nonprobability sampling with saturated samples. Data analysis used univariate analysis.The results of the study were the level of maternal knowledge about gross motor development in toddlers. Overall, the respondents had good knowledge, 2 people (5.7%), 19 people (54.3%) with sufficient knowledge, and 14 people with less knowledge (40.0%).The conclusion of the mother's knowledge about gross motor development in toddlers is in the moderate category. Suggestions for mothers are expected to increase awareness of the importance of increasing knowledge about gross motor development in toddlers.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Annisa dwi kartika Annisa dwi kartika

The most frequent activity to attract the attention of Instagram users is to do selfies for teenagers or adults. This is related to narcissistic behavior that is where someone loves themselves excessively, the more often they upload photos or videos, added with lots positive comments, it will increase the individual's desire. The objective of this research is to determine the description of Instagram social media users on the risk of narcissistic behavior in students. The study was conducted at Riau Islamic University Pekanbaru. This research used descriptive research design with simple random sampling technique, the sample in this study were 100 respondents. Analysis used univariate analysis. The results showed that 46 (46%) were at risk and that were not at risk as much as 54 (54%), felt themselves the greatest were 18 (31.1%), were filled with fantasies, found 27 (58.7%), had confidence that they were special obtained 24 (52.2%), excess need to be admired was 35 (76.1%), big name was obtained 32 (39.6%), interpersonal exploitation was obtained 24 (52.2%), lack of empathy was obtained 37 (80.4%), envy of others was 26 (56.5%), showed arrogant attitudes obtained 33 (71.7%). The results of the analysis are expected to the development of nursing science to be able to provide information such as counseling to students who are narcissistic. Keywords: Instagram, Narcissistic, Behavior  


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Ebenezer Appiah ◽  
Deborah Darko Ampeah ◽  
Wonder Agbenyo

There is a recent wave of collapsing Microfinance Institution’s in Ghana which causes SMEs to think critically about the MFI’s they choose to bank with. This has given birth to the investigation of factors that influence SMEs choice of services rendered by microfinance institutions in Ghana. The study adopted the descriptive research design. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the SMEs for this study and data was collected from a sample of 384 using questionnaires and 279 were returned. The study revealed that electronic banking, convenience and security influences, reputation and legal regulation, interest rate and service provided by the microfinance institution are essential factors that influence the choice of SMEs. The study concludes that the reputation of a business is also essential to its survival, the trust and confidence of the SME can have a direct and profound effect on microfinance institutions. The study recommended that, microfinance institutions should make it a must to obtain all necessary banking licenses from Bank of Ghana before they commence business in order to avoid the embodiment of fear of collapse into potential SME’s who might be willing to transact business with them and also educate those who render services on behalf of the bank. Customer service is very important and should be considered as the first priority of the bank.


Drug Safety ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Schmiedl ◽  
Marietta Rottenkolber ◽  
Joerg Hasford ◽  
Dominik Rottenkolber ◽  
Katrin Farker ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Lia Rahel Beniger Sipahutar ◽  
Henny Erina Saurmauli Ompusunggu ◽  
Runggu Retno J. Napitupulu

Background: Analgesics are a type of medicine used to ease the sore. Certain types of analgesic drugs can be purchased by common people independently. This thing can be problematic if the analgesic drugs are not being used accordingly, the occurrence of unwanted side effects, for instance. The objective of this study is to find out an overview of analgesic drugs in self-medication towards the people of PKS Balam. Method: This study is a descriptive research. The respondents of this research are as many as 118 people of PKS Balam, which are chosen by using purpose sampling technique. An overview on the use of analgesic drugs in self-authentication in self-medication is acquired from questionnaire result. Result: Majority of respondents who consume analgesic drugs by self-medicating more than once a month complain to experience most frequent headache. Most common analgesic drug consumed is paracetamol. Majority of respondents initially read the brochure of medicine they are about to consume, but most of them understand only some information provided in the brochure. Majority of respondents acquired analgesic drugs purchased from drugstore. The most experienced side effects after consuming analgesic drug is sleepiness. Due to limited level of knowledge, majority of respondents will stop consuming the medicines and go to see the doctor when they experience side effects. Conclusion: The people of PKS Balam generally consume analgesic drugs by self-medicating more than once a month by initially reading the information about analgesic medicine they are about to consume.


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