scholarly journals Knowledge of rural women regarding health and nutrition practices in Bikaner district of Rajasthan, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 548-557
Author(s):  
Suchitra ◽  
Neena Sareen
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Family System ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
General Information ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Health And Nutrition

The present study was conducted in Bikaner district. There are six panchayat samitis out of which Bikaner Panchayat Samiti was selected. Out of thirty one Gram Panchayat in Bikaner Panchayat Samiti four Gram Panchayat were selected namely Kilchoo Deodan, Ridmalsarpurohitan, Palana and Nalbari. One village from each selected Gram Panchayat was selected on the basis of random sampling technique. Thus, four villages were selected for the present investigation (Surdhanachauhanan, Raisar, Palana, Nalbari). A sample of one twenty rural women in the age group 15-45 years (30 rural women from each village). Interview Schedule was developed to collect the data regarding health and nutrition knowledge of rural women. The major findings of the present study revealed that in general information majority of the respondents belonged to middle age group, educated upto primary, belonged to 4001-6000/- monthly income group, nuclear family system, other backward caste, involved in agriculture occupation, had above 2.1-5 hectare of land holding, no membership of social organization, no participated in training programme and medium level of mass media contact, urban contact and extension contact. The overall knowledge of the rural women was medium. Out of eight aspects of health and nutrition the knowledge about the aspect of ‘Basics of foods and nutrition’ and ‘Environmental hygiene’ were ranked first with overall mean per cent score. On the basis of these findings it could be concluded that health and nutrition knowledge of rural women was medium.

scholarly journals Training needs assessment of rural women regarding health and hygiene practices in Bikaner district of Rajasthan

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 336-341
Author(s):  
Suchitra ◽  
Neena Sareen
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Family System ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
General Information ◽  
Training Needs Assessment ◽  
Medium Level

The present study was conducted in six panchayat samities out of which Bikaner panchayat samiti was selected. Out of thirty one Gram panchayat in Bikaner panchayat samiti four Gram panchayat were selected one village was selected on the basis of random sampling technique. Findings revealed that the result of training needs of rural women regarding the major findings of the present study revealed that in general information majority of the respondents belonged to middle age group, educated up to primary, belonged to 4001-6000/- monthly income group, nuclear family system, other backward caste, involved in agriculture occupation, had above 2.1-5 hectare of land holding, no membership of social organization, no participated in training programme and medium level of mass media contact, urban contact and extension contact. It was reported that the ‘Family planning’, ‘Care of pregnant and lactating mother’, ‘Child care’ were perceived by the rural women as the most important training areas for improved health status whereas, ‘Environmental sanitation’, was perceived as the somewhat important training area by the rural women.

scholarly journals Adoption of technology and innovation among rural women for better life-style management

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-234
Author(s):  
B. Jyotsna Devi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Family System ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Adoption Of Technology

In rural society, though technology use is one aspect of social justice, bringing hope to the hopeless can be facilitated by use of technology to improve their quality of life. Technology could enhance their capabilities and encourage their participation in the process of development. But the promotion of technology can not be accelerated unless a climate of receptivity and an awareness of the importance of technology in modern life are created in the general public. Use of local resources and skills for the design and development of technologies would be helpful towards their speedy acceptance and adoption. The present study was undertaken in Chandragiri and Ramachandrapuram Mandals of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The total sampling technique was adopted in the selection of respondents. A structured interview schedule prepared based on the objectives of the study, was used for collecting primary data. The major findings of the study showed that one third of the respondents were in the age group of 30-39 years. 84 per cent of the respondents were married. 41 per cent of the respondents were illiterates. Majority of the respondents belonged to the nuclear family system. 38 per cent of the respondents belonged to the income group of Rs. 2001-3000 per month. 85 per cent of the respondents were using modern kitchen ware technologies which enable them to cook quickly and comfortably. This enabled them to have more time to focus on their income earning activities. 76 per cent of the respondents reported that modern communication and information Technologies have helped them in the adoption of modern agricultural equipment, commercial crops, seeds and pesticides and market prices etc. majority of the respondents reported that adoption of new technologies has helped them to increase their incomes.

scholarly journals Frequency of Anxiety and Its Risk Factors Among Working & Non-Working Women of Peshawar

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-7
Author(s):  
Nighat Musa ◽  
Yasir Mehmood ◽  
Asghar Khan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Family System ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Group ◽  
Manifest Anxiety

OBJECTIVE: to determine the frequency of anxiety & its risk factors among working and non-working women. METHODOLOGY: Study design was descriptive observational. The study duration was seven months (June – December 2016). It was a community based study.Sample size for this study was calculated on 52% prevalence of anxiety Pakistan. A total of 400 women were selected (200 working and 200 non-working women). A semi structured questionnaire was used along with Taylor manifest anxiety scale as study tool. Data was presented in the form of tables and graphs. RESULTS:The frequency of anxiety was 58%. Anxiety was more among working women than non-working women. Most of the women were literate 65.5%. Majority of the women having anxiety were living in nuclear family. The age group most effected was between 21-35 years (67%), 58% were married, single were 34% and 8% were either divorced or widow. Approximately 58% of women with anxiety had less than 2 children and 42% were having more than 2 children. Approximately 88% women with anxiety belonged from low and middle income group having less than 20,000/-PKR and 20,001-50,000/-PKR household income respectively. Only 12% belonged from high group having more than 50,001/- PKR.Conclusions: Anxiety is more common among working women. Married women living in nuclear family system, being single, young age group between 21-35 years, less than 2 children and low household income were the key risk factors.

A Descriptive study to assess the level of knowledge regarding Menopause among rural women of age group 45-55 years at Kot Bhalwal, Jammu

2021 ◽  
pp. 315-316
Author(s):  
Deva Pon Pushpam. I.
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Western World ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Age Range

One of the most important stage in women`s life is menopause. The word menopause simply refers to the last menstrual period which is defined by not having had a period in 12 months. The average age of menopause in western world is 51 years while as in India it is 47.5 years and the normal age range for the occurrence of menopause is somewhat between the age of 45 and 55 years. A descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding menopause among rural women of age group 45-55 years at Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. The objectives were to assess the level of knowledge regarding menopause among rural women of age group 45-55 years at Kot Bhalwal, Jammu and to associate the level of knowledge regarding menopause with their selected socio demographic variables. Quantitative approach, descriptive research design was used. 100 women of 45–55 years age who fulfil the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected using purposive sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was developed for the study. The tool was tested for content validity and reliability prior to the study. The collected data was tabulated, analysed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics and findings showed that majority of the sample 97(97%) had below average level of knowledge, 3(3%) had average level of knowledge and 0(0%) had above average level of knowledge and there was no significant association between the selected socio-demographic variables and the level of knowledge.

scholarly journals Role of Sociocultural Factors in Depression among Elderly of Twin Cities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad) of Pakistan

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saira Javed
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Family System ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Twin Cities

This research was conducted to examine the role of sociocultural factors on depression among elderly of twin cities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad) of Pakistan. 310 older adults participated in the present study. Through convenient sampling technique, face to face interview was carried out for data collection. Urdu translated Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form and demographic sheet were used to test hypotheses. Descriptive statistics andt-test were used for data analysis. Results showed significant mean differences among gender, marital status, family system, and status of employment on depression. Financial crisis, feeling of dejection because of isolation, and trend of nuclear family system have been observed as strong predictors of depression in older adults.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Determining Factors of Stunting among School-Aged Children in a Rural Nigerian Community: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 409-422
Author(s):  
Adaobi Mary-Ann Okafor ◽  
Chinaza Mary Ikwumere ◽  
Uchechukwu Dominica Egumgbe ◽  
Chidimma Bibian Eze ◽  
Chiamaka Glory Obitulata
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Family System ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Determining Factors

Stunting, an indicator of chronic childhood under-nutrition, is a challenging community health issue among rural Nigerian school children. This study assessed the prevalence and determining factors of stunting among school-aged children (SAC) in a rural Nigerian community. Three hundred and eighty SAC from government primary schools in Achi, Oji-River Local Government Area, Enugu state were selected for the study using multistage sampling technique. Structured and validated questionnaire, anthropometric measurements and biochemical assessments of serum zinc, presence of malaria and intestinal parasites were used for data collection.Stunting, underweight, thinness and overweight prevalence were 21.1%, 17.0%, 16.6% and 10.0%, respectively. Zinc deficiency, malaria and intestinal parasitemia existed in 12.5%, 27.5% and 35.0%, respectively. SAC who were males, 6-8 years, of the third birth order, underweight, overweight, zinc deficient and had intestinal parasitemia had higher odds of being stunted. Having secondary education, farming as an occupation and low monthly income among the mothers; nuclear family system and household size of ≥ 9 were other determinants of stunting observed in the study. These findings suggest the need for targeted intervention against the major determinants of stunting in the area.

scholarly journals Training needs assessment of rural women regarding health and nutrition practices in Bikaner district of Rajasthan

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Suchitra ◽  
Neena Sareen
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Training Needs Assessment ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Nutrition Practices ◽  
And Function

The present study was conducted in six panchayat samities out of which Bikaner panchayat samiti was selected. Out of thirty one Gram panchayat in Bikaner panchayat samiti four Gram panchayat were selected one village was selected on the basis of random sampling technique. Findings revealed that the result of training needs of rural women regarding health and nutrition practices showed that “Nutrition for children 0 to 6 years”, ‘Nutritional Recipes’, ‘Balanced diet’, Family planning’, ‘Care of pregnant and lactating mother’, ‘Child care’ were perceived by the rural women as the most important training areas for improved nutritional and health status whereas, ‘Low cost recipes’, and ‘Function of food’, ‘Environmental sanitation’, were perceived as the somewhat important training area by the rural women.The variables namely “family income, education, mass media contact, extension contact were positively and significantly correlated with training needs of the rural women about health and nutritional practices at 1 per cent level of probability. Whereas, age, training participation had negative significant relationship with training needs of the rural women about health and nutritional practices.

scholarly journals Study On Risk Taking Behavior To HIV/AIDS Among Injecting Drug User's In Easter Region Of Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
Bhatta B ◽  
Shah SD ◽  
Koirala N
Keyword(s):  
Drug Users ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Unsafe Sex ◽  
Unsafe Behavior ◽  
Hiv Aids

Drug abuse is the Universal Problem and Nepal is not the exception. Different study and report have reported high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the IDUs in Nepal. According to the estimated data, there are eighty thousands drug addicts in Nepal and 50 % of them inject drugs through syringe. In Morang district, there are 1316 reported IDUs and 5000 to 7000 estimated IDUs. To assess the risk talking behavior among IDUs with respect to needle syringe exchange and unprotected sex.Cross sectional study design was applied to study the risk talking behavior among IDUs users in eastern region of Nepal. A non-probability, snowballing sampling technique was adopted. SPSS and Epi-Info was used to analyze the data of the study. Majority of injecting drug users in eastern region were from the age group 21-30 years (62.7 %), unmarried (64.9 %) and living in nuclear family (80 %). Despite of the fact that most of the IDUs were unmarried most of them were sexually active (72.7 %). The study revealed that condom use during sexual intercoursewashigh(87.5%)theconsistentandregularusewaslow(57.5%). SharingofsyringeandreuseofneedlewashighamongtheIDUsi.e.40 % of the respondent. In general the study had revealed that the harm reduction approaches among IDUs were low.The findings suggest that the majority of injecting drug users in eastern region were from the age group 21-30 years, unmarried and living in nuclear family. The study had further highlight that unsafe sex, sharing of syringe and needle and improper cleaning of needle and syringes before sharing is indication of unsafe behavior practices by IDUs. Finally, the study highlighted statistically significant relationship between HIV/AIDS knowledge and uses of condom during sexual intercourse and high rate of syringe sharing among married respondents.

scholarly journals Child abuse and neglect; Self-reporting by adult patients presenting in a hospital for psychological problems.

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 1878-1883
Author(s):  
Abid Karim ◽  
Muhammad Saeed Razi ◽  
Saleh Muhammad ◽  
Syeda Fatima Masood ◽  
Nasir Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Family System ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Medical Patients ◽  
Life Study ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

Objectives: To know the role of child abuse and neglect (CAN) in developing psychological problems during long after life Study Design: Observational study. Setting: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Govt. Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital, Sialkot, Pakistan. Period: August 2015 and February 2016. Material and Methods: Three hundred and forty (340) consecutive eligible adults complaining one of the psychological/psycho-medical problems viz. depression, anxiety, phobia, abdominal pain, or recurring diarrhea were registered using purposive sampling technique. The recruiters were asked to give responses against CAN-related questions in a locally designed Survey Form after recording the demographic information. Collected data was processed using techniques in SPSS version 17.0. Results: Of 340 cases, 297 (87.4%) were identified as psychological or psycho-medical patients. The problems appeared in 192 (90.6% of total 222) females, 221 (89.5%) rural residents, or 13 (92.9%) cases with socioeconomically poor family background at childhood. Similarly, a subject from nuclear family system was 9 times (95% CI: 5.818-14.476, p = .0001) more vulnerable to the problems than those of joint family system (92.3 vs. 29.6%). History of CAN was reported by 95.9% (n = 281) of diagnosed patients. Moreover, 85.6 to 100% victim of CAN by parents, family acquaintances or school teachers faced the mental health issues. Whereas, mental depression prevailed in CAN reporters. Conclusion: The CAN is a potential predictor for the psychological problems in life long after; hence deserves prompt practical considerations.

Impact of Globalization on Socioeconomic and Health Conditions a Quantitative Study of Adivasis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
B. Suresh Lal
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Family System ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Annual Income ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Economic Aspects ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Telangana State

The process of globalisation has made an unprecedented change in indigenous people's lives worldwide. However, the degree of exploitation and marginalisation vary from State to states and tribal group to group. It examines that younger age group is more than 40%, the majority of Adivasis are illiterates. More than 70 per cent of samples are male and married, and they follow a nuclear family system. Fifty-three per cent of Adivasis are residing in small huts, their religion is Hindu, and they speak the Telugu language. Sixty per cent of respondents are cultivator with below three acres of land, and their annual income is below 14,000/ rupees. It shows that majority of Adivasis are in poverty. Twenty-three per cent of the respondent is suffering from Anaemia health problems, followed by 19 per cent of Blood Pressure, 15 per cent Diabetes, 13 per cent Tuberculosis, Nine per cent Gynecological problems,  in the study area. The globalisation has adversely impacted socio-economic aspects, including marriage, dressing patterns, and food habits of Adivasis in the study area of Telangana State, India.

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