scholarly journals The impact of structured awareness programme on effects of alcoholism among the adolescence of Mizoram

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-113
Author(s):  
Gitumoni Konwar ◽  
Laltanpuii Fanai
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Preventive Program ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Evaluative Research ◽  
Awareness Programme ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mother's Education

Alcoholism is now becoming a major problem of all the nations. Approximately 2.5 million die each year from the harmful use of alcohol accounting for about 4 % of all deaths in the world. Because of these problems created by alcoholism, the study was conducted with the aim to create awareness on effects of alcoholism among adolescence students of higher secondary students of Mizoram as a preventive program.An evaluative research approach was adopted with one group pre-test and post-test design. The sample comprised of 100 students selected by using lottery method from three higher secondary schools in Aizawl, Mizoram. The tool was developed and reliability of the tool was established by Pearson’s covariance co-efficient i.e. 0.87. The teaching programme was found to be effective in increasing the knowledge of students as evidenced by‘t’ (99) = 27.13, p < 0.05. The study also reports that there was significant association between pre-test knowledge score with mother’s education as evident from p = 0.020 at 0.05 level of significance, but no significant association between pre-test knowledge score and other selected demographic variables were found.: The planned awareness programme was an effective method to increase the knowledge of the students. Mother’s education played an important role in educating their children towards effects of alcoholism. The study can be implicated in practical nursing field for health promotion and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol related disorders.

scholarly journals Stunting Trends in Children in Cambodia, 2000–2014 (P11-046-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney Allen ◽  
Lindsay Mallick
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Wealth Quintile ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Height For Age ◽  
Mother's Education

Abstract Objectives The height-for-age index, a useful marker of health, is not sensitive to recent nutritional insufficiencies but instead reflects cumulative growth deficiencies and linear growth retardation. Low height-for-age, known as stunting, reflects malnutrition over an extended period and can be affected by long-term or chronic morbidity. The weight-for-height index reveals malnourished children at a point in the time and the weight-for-age index reflects underweight children. This study examined trends and sociodemographic inequities in the nutritional status of children under 5 over a 14-year period (2000-2014) in Cambodia. Methods This analysis used data from four Cambodia Demographic and Health Surveys (CDHS) surveys in 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2014 to investigate child nutritional status over time. We conducted tests of association to identify significant changes between each survey, as well as between the first survey and the most recent survey. We performed additional tests of associations to assess the significance of relationships between these indicators and sociodemographic and health covariates within each survey and across surveys. These variables included place of residence (urban or rural), region, wealth quintile, and mother's education. We also included maternal age at birth, birth order, birth interval, ANC, facility delivery, and assistance at birth. Results The percentage of children who are stunted in Cambodia significantly decreased over the period of the four surveys, from 50% in 2000 to 32% in 2014. We found persisting significant differences in the percentages of stunted children in nearly all background characteristics including rural-urban residence, region, wealth, mother's education, age, and smoking status, location of and assistance at delivery, and child's current age. Conclusions Cambodia did not meet the MDG target for stunting by 2015, but the 17% significant decrease achieved in stunting from 2000 to 2014 is promising. This analysis shows gains in every background characteristic over the 14-year period. These gains reflect the impact of the several national programs that have focused on improving nutrition over the past decade; nevertheless, regional and wealth disparities persist and should be addressed. Funding Sources USAID.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS QUALITY USE OF MEDICINE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Wardah Mustafa Din ◽  
Noor Ashikeen Zainal Abidin
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Elective Course ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Impact

Quality use of medicine is crucial not only to optimize health resources, but to safeguard consumers from unsafe use of medicine. Knowing Your Medicine (KYM) Campaign was launched by the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia as an initiative to raise awareness to consumers on quality use of medicines in ensuring wise, safe and effective use of medicines. Materials of the campaign which is the KYM Module, is integrated in one of the elective course in UKM which is offered to undergraduate students across different faculties to increase knowledge and practice on quality use of medicine. This study aims to identify the impact of the KYM Module towards knowledge and practice of the undergraduates enrolled into the course. A one group pre and post-test research design was employed to students using purposive sampling (n=62). The questionnaire consists of three sections which are i) demographic profile, ii) knowledge assessment (14 items) and iii) practice assessment (15 items). Frequency analysis and paired sample T-test were used to measure the impact of the module. Knowledge of the undergraduates increased from fair/good to good/excellent, as knowledge score of 64.5% students reached excellent post-test compared to 35.5% pre-test. In terms of practice, a paired T-test analysis shows that there is a statistically significant increase in practice scores from pre-test (M = 4.2, SD = .472) to post-test (M = 4.57, SD = .341), t (61) =-3.859, p<.05 (two tailed). In summary, both knowledge and practice improved significantly among undergraduates after completing the module. This research serves as an important data to support the effectiveness of MOH initiative in disseminating important information regarding quality use of medicine to the public.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF STP ON KNOWLEDGE OF PARENTS REGARDING ADVERSE EFFECTS OF TELEVISION IN CHILDREN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 283-288
Author(s):  
Santhosh S.U ◽  
◽  
Naveena J.H ◽  
Shwetha Rani C.M ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Television Viewing ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test

Background of the study: Children of this generation addicted to the evil of society called Television and Mobile phone. The excessive viewing of TV may leads to Childhood obesity, Vision problems, Behavioral and Social maladjustments, decreased physical activity in children etc. Report suggested 85% of the food habits in children were based on Television and its advertisements. 62% of the behavioral problems in children are due to adverse effects of television. Objectives of the study: To evaluate the effectiveness of STP on knowledge of parents regarding Adverse effects of Television in children. Methodology:The research approach used in this study was Evaluative in nature and design adopted was pre experimental single group pre test -post test design. Total of 60 parents were selected by using Convenience sampling technique.A structured online questionnaire method was used to assess the knowledge of parents regarding effects of television viewing on children. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: 37(55%) of the subjects in the pre-test had moderate knowledge regarding effects of television viewing on children, whereas in the post-test all the subjects (100%) had scored between 23 and 29 indicating good knowledge. The mean post-test knowledge score was significantly higher than mean pre-test knowledge score (t =19.51) at 0.05 level of significance. There was significant association between participants pre test knowledge scores with their educational qualification, number of children in the family and source of information. Conclusion: The study proved that parents had poor knowledge on effects of television viewing on children. After administration of the structured teaching programme their knowledge improved to a remarkable extent. The findings of the study showed that the structured teaching programme was effective in increasing the knowledge of parents regarding effects of television on children.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Module Based Learning regarding Facility Based Newborn Care in terms of knowledge and practices among nursing students

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2184
Author(s):  
Minal Kumari ◽  
Yogesh Kumar ◽  
Parvinder Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Structured Knowledge

ABSTRACTBackground: Mobile Applications are being developed at a rapid speed and are intensively used by students. It can help to achieve better performance in organizing, managing, and monitoring classroom activities.Aims and objectives: Present study aimedto assess and compare the knowledge and practice regarding FBNC among nursing students in MBL group and MABL group before and after the administration of MBL and MABL. The conceptual framework of the study was based on CIPP model by Stufflebeam.Methods: A Quantitative research approach with quasi-experimental and  non-equivalent controlgroup pre–test post–test design. The study was conducted at two nursing colleges of Ambala, Haryana. A total of 70 B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year students, randomly allocated to 2 groups i.e. 35 in MBL and 35 in MABL. The tool used for the study consisted of structured knowledge questionnaire and observational check list was used to assess knowledge and practices by OSCE method of nursing students regarding FBNC. Data collection was done in January, 2017. The obtained data was analyzed and interpreted in terms of objectives and researchResults: Findingsof the study indicate that revealed that mean post- test knowledge and practices score in MBL group (21.4 ±0.89) and in MABL group (22.4 ± 0.54) was significantly higher than pre-test knowledge score in MBL group (14.6±15.0) and in MABL group (16.2±17.0). Also, the mean post-test practice score in MBL group (38.1±1.91) and in MABL group (38.9± 1.20) was significantly higher than pre-test practicescore in MBL (20.4 ± 3.70) as well as in MABL group (20.5 ± 4.26). Mild positive significant relationship (r=0.03) was found between post test score of knowledge and practicesConclusion: MABL was more effective in developing the practices of nursing students regarding FBNC than MBL.

scholarly journals Assess the Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Cultural Beliefs of Dietary Habits among Postnatal Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 315-320
Author(s):  
Kalyani Ambule ◽  
Bali Thool ◽  
Manjusha Mahakarkar ◽  
Shalini Moon ◽  
Archana Teltumade
Keyword(s):  
Food Habits ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Postnatal Women ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

Background: The study of cultural factors in nutrition emerged as a distinct focus of research only recently, with the formation of the National Research Council's Committee on Food Habits in 1941. The impact of culture on nutrition has primarily been studied in the realm of "food habits," which is the second of two distinct spheres comprehended by nutrition science. The first is concerned with determining nutritional requirements and dietary standards and includes biochemistry and physiology. Objective of the study: This study aims to assess the effects of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women. 1. To assess the existing knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women 2. To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women 3. To associate knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women with demographic variables. Material and methods: Evaluatory research approach is used to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on through the difference between the pre-test and post-test knowledge score. In this study a total number of 60 postnatal women who fulfil the inclusion criteria were selected. A structured questionnaire developed for assessing the knowledge of postnatal women. Result: According to the findings, 13.33% of postnatal women had an average level of knowledge, 55% had a good level of knowledge, and 31.67% had an excellent level of knowledge. Conclusion: According to findings of the study, there is an improvement in knowledge of postnatal women. Statistically, the self-instructional module on knowledge regarding cultural beliefs of dietary habits among postnatal women was proved to be effective.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Management of Leukaemia among Leukaemia Patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhavi Madhukar Narayane ◽  
Savita Bansiram Pohekar
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
P Value ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Leukaemia is a blood cancer which affect the bone marrow. The cells of leukaemia or abnormal cells continue to grow and divide, resulting in the normal blood cells being crowded out. Thus, planned teaching on leukaemia management among patients with leukaemia would improve their health and mold them into a healthy quality of life. Aim: To determine the effectiveness of planned teaching program on management of leukaemia among leukaemia patients. Materials and Methods: The interventional one group pre-test and post-test study design with a Quantitative research approach was used. The present study was carried out in selected hospitals of Nagpur from January 2017 to March 2017. The sample size was 60. Validated pre-tested pre-designed structured questionnaires were used. Data collected were entered into the Microsoft Excel sheet. The statistical analysis was done using SPSS software. Frequencies and percentages were presented for categorical variables. Reliability analysis was done by the Guttman split-half coefficient and was found to be 0.90. Results: The pre-test findings show that 23 (38.33%) had a poor level of knowledge score, 31 (51.67%) had average knowledge and 06 (10%) of them had good knowledge and no one of them had found a very good level of knowledge. After planned teaching in the post-test, 12 (20%) had a good knowledge score and 48 (80%) had very good knowledge, showing an increase in the knowledge score, post-test. The Mean score value of the pre-test was 07.57 and the post-test was 21.13 (p-value is 0.001), Hence it indicates that planned teaching was effective. There was a significant association between knowledge scores of leukaemia patients with respect to education of leukaemia patients (p-value 0.014 i.e. <0.05) and area of residence (p-value 0.047 i.e. <0.05). Conclusion: The study showed that the leukaemia management education was successful in improving the awareness about management of leukaemia and thus helps them to understand the nature and management of the disease as well as to take the required measures to avoid complications.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CERVICAL CANCER AMONG WOMEN”.

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 335
Author(s):  
Prakash Mallikarjun Naregal
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Evaluative Research

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge regarding cervical cancer among women at selected urban area Karad and to find out the association between knowledge scores with selected sociodemographic variables among women in selected urban areas at Karad.Methods: Evaluative research approach was used for the study and conducted in urban area Koyana Vasahat, Karad, Maharashtra, India, using one group pre- and post-test design. Systematic proportionate sampling technique was used for selecting 60 women. On the 1st day, structured knowledge questionnaire was used for collecting data, and PTP on knowledge regarding cervical cancer was conducted, followed by posttest on the 7th  day. The data collected, tabulated, and analyzed in terms of objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The mean pretest value was 7 and the mean posttest value was 11 with a difference of 4. The paired t-value was 10.2, (p<0.05) showing a significant increase in the knowledge regarding cervical cancer and its prevention. There was no significant association between knowledge scores of women with the selected demographic variables.Conclusion: The study showed that the PTP on cervical cancer was effective in improving the knowledge of women and thus helps them to understand the harmful effects of cervical cancer as well as to take necessary steps for early detection and prevention.Keywords: Effectiveness, Planned teaching programme, Cervical cancer, Knowledge, Women.

scholarly journals The Impact of Human Trafficking Training on Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge and Attitudes

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 238212052110165
Author(s):  
Hayoung Lee ◽  
Julia Geynisman-Tan ◽  
Sarah Hofer ◽  
Emily Anderson ◽  
Sahar Caravan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Sustained Improvement ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Predominantly Female ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate a CME-accredited human trafficking didactic and discussion-based training for healthcare professionals by comparing participant knowledge and attitudes on human trafficking before and after attending the training. Methods: A novel 18-item survey was developed to test the knowledge of and attitudes towards human trafficking. Participants of 17 standardized trainings delivered by 4 physician-trainers over a two-year period were invited to take a pre-test and 2 post-tests at 1-week and 6-months post training. Surveys were anonymously collected and linked to each participant with a de-identified number. Data were analyzed using SPSS software with scores given to the overall and knowledge and attitude subscales. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. Comparisons were made using paired t-tests or ANOVA, as appropriate. Results: Total of 424 participants submitted the pre-test and were predominantly female (81%) and students in healthcare fields (55%). Of these participants, 237 (56%) submitted the 1-week post-test. Scores increased from pre-test to 1-week post-test in both knowledge (54.7 ± 18.7%-84.5 ± 12.8%, P = .001) and attitude (49.4 ± 14.7%-71.0 ± 12.8%, P < .001) subscales. Forty-seven participants (11%) submitted the 6-month post-test, which demonstrated a decrease in knowledge score from the 1-week post-test (84.5 ± 12.8%-50.0 ± 13.6%, P < .001). However, improvements in attitude scores were sustained across time (71.0 ± 12.8%-68.8 ± 12.4%, P < .001). Conclusions: Among health professionals, the CME-accredited LIFT training leads to a short-term improvement in knowledge of human trafficking and a sustained improvement in awareness and attitudes about human trafficking.

scholarly journals An alternative model of reflective teacher supervision

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 3560
Author(s):  
Süleyman Davut Göker
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teacher Supervision ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
American University ◽  
Instructional Skills ◽  
Reflective Supervision ◽  
Practice Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reflective Teacher ◽  
The Impact

Focusing on the promotion of reflectivity during practice teaching amongst teachers, this study aims to explore the impact of a reflective teacher supervision model (RTSM) developed by Goker (2006a) on the development of instructional skills of teachers. Two groups of elementary and secondary school teachers from different fields (24 in total) registered for an MA course, American University, Cyprus were compared to their development of instructional skills. The research approach used for this study was both quantitive and qualitative, which included: (a) conducting a sample lesson based on the pinciples of reflective teaching, (b) expessing results both with statistical data obtained from the pre test and post test results of the Clarity Observation Instrument (Metcalf, 1989) and using interviews and surveys, and anecdotal data.  Findings have significant implications for how reflective supervision can be a means to develop instructional skills. Recommendations for teacher education programs and the student teachers are also made.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding the management and prevention of complications of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux disease among patients with GERD

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 5259-5263
Author(s):  
Dayana. B. A. A
Keyword(s):  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Esophageal Reflux ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Adequate Level ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the common gastrointestinal complaints presented in developing and developed countries. Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma are the major complications of GERD. A Quantitative research approach, pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used to conduct the study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding the management and prevention of complications of Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) among patients with GERD. A total of 60 Samples were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. A pretest was done using a semi-structured questionnaire, followed by which, a structured teaching programme was provided. A post-test using a same semi-structured questionnaire was given to the same samples. Before STP, 76.7% of the subjects had an inadequate level of knowledge score, and none of them had an adequate level of knowledge score. But after the pedagogical way of effective STP, none of the patients had an inadequate level of knowledge score, 16.7% of them had moderate and 83.3% of them had an adequate level of knowledge score. Elder and graduated subjects were significantly associated with their post-test level of knowledge score regarding management and prevention of complications of GERD. The study proved that STP was immensely effective for the patients with GERD (c2=58.00 at P=0.001 level of significance) attending the Gastroenterology outpatient department at RGGGH, Chennai.

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