scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE OF PRIMIGRAVIDAE WOMEN REGARDING SELECTED ASPECTS OF SAFE MOTHERHOOD AT UMAID HOSPITAL JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN

Author(s):  
Mrs. Sumi Mathew

INTRODUCTION: A healthy pregnancy, safe delivery of a sound newborn, and an uncomplicated puerperium is the birthright of every expectant mother. Knowledge regarding conception and safe delivery are crucial to every health care provider. Pregnant mother(s) must be cared for professionally and holistically at these defining moments of their lives. Maternal morbidity and mortality are twin scourges that should not be encouraged. AIM OF THE STUDY: Assess the knowledge of primigravidae women regarding selected aspects of safe motherhood. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A descriptive study was carried out to assess the knowledge of primigravidae women, selected by non-probability convenience sampling, at Umaid Hospital, Jodhpur Rajasthan. Their knowledge was assessed by using a structured knowledge questionnaire and descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. RESULT: The findings of the study that approximately half (56%) of primigravidae women had moderately adequate knowledge, the scores ranged between 22-34, 26% had adequate knowledge with scores ranging between 35-44 and 18% had inadequate knowledge having scored between 0-22 regarding selected aspects of safe motherhood. The association between the knowledge level and all the selected demographic variables were found to be highly significant at the level of p<0.001 except with variable of age at marriage of the primigravidae women which was barely significant at the level of p<0.05. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that primigravidae women had moderately adequate knowledge regarding safe motherhood as per current research recommendations. They require education to enhance their knowledge regarding safe motherhood. . KEY WORDS: Knowledge, primigravidae mother, safe motherhood

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-148
Author(s):  
Kumudhavlli D ◽  
Karthi R ◽  
M Porselvi

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.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (13) ◽  
pp. 796-800
Author(s):  
Vaishali Vaishali ◽  
Loyd Melwyn Mandonca ◽  
Seikhoo Bishnoi

BACKGROUND Nomophobia an abbreviation for “no-mobile phone phobia” is a fear of being out of mobile phone contact. We wanted to assess the prevalence of nomophobia, knowledge regarding smartphone use, and effect of using smart phones among college students. METHODS A descriptive study was conducted among 250 college students who were perceiving bachelor’s degree in arts in selected colleges of district Fatehabad, Haryana. Nomophobia scale, structured knowledge questionnaire, and checklist were used to collect data. The collected data was statistically analysed by using SPSS Ver. 23. RESULTS The study findings reveal that majority, 140 (56.0 %) of samples have moderate levels of nomophobia. 203 (81.2 %) samples have good knowledge level regarding smartphone. Majority, 188 (75.2 %) of samples had moderate level of effect on their life due to smartphone use. There is significant association between level of nomophobia of samples with years of using mobile phone and frequent reason of using mobile phone. There is significant association between level of knowledge of samples with their age and their education level. There is positive correlation between level of nomophobia and effects of using smart phone among college students. There is negative correlation between level of knowledge and effects of using smart phone. CONCLUSIONS The study findings provide statistical evidence which clearly indicates that there is prevalence of nomophobia and adverse effects of using smartphone on their life. KEYWORDS Nomophobia, Knowledge, Prevalence, Adverse Effect, Smartphone


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 300-303
Author(s):  
Kalabarathi S ◽  
Aarthi A

Breastfeeding is the “Gold standard” for infant feeding. There are several areas of biological superiority of breastfeeding and breast milk over artificial (formula) milk. Exclusive breast milk feeding is the suggested diet for term and untimely children to give ideal baby nourishment, basic immunological and mitigating advantages, and prevention from ailment and illnesses. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative dispatched in1991, is an exertion by UNICEF and WHO to guarantee that all maternities, whether detached or in a medical clinic, become focuses of breastfeeding support. The present study aims to assess knowledge effect on postnatal mothers regarding baby friendly hospital initiative. A one group pretest posttest research design was conducted among 60 postnatal mothers. Convenient sampling technique was used to select samples. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the effectiveness of information booklet regarding Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative among postnatal mothers. The present study attempted to evaluate the effectiveness of information booklet on Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative among postnatal mothers of SMCH and found that 6(10%) had adequate, 9(15%) had moderate adequate knowledge and also 45(75%) had inadequate knowledge in pretest and 42(70%) had adequate, 12(20%) had moderate adequate knowledge and 6(10%) had inadequate knowledge in posttest and concluded that there was a significant improvement after administration of information booklet. Thus, information booklet was effective in improving the knowledge on Baby Friendly Hospital initiative among postnatal mothers.


Author(s):  
Geeta Dhaka

Introduction: Menstruation is a periodic cycle which occurs after every 28-30 days in every healthy woman after menarche till menopause. In recent years, this blood is considered as best out of waste as pluripotent stem cells can be collected from it. In addition to this, it could be saved for future benefits. In this study, an attempt has been made to rule out nursing student’s cognizance regarding menstrual blood banking. Aim of the study: To assess the knowledge regarding menstrual blood banking among nursing students at Jodhpur. Material and Method: A descriptive study was carried out on 180 nursing students of Government Nursing College, Jodhpur. Non-probability purposive sampling method was used to select samples. Study was conducted from 17th September to 17th October’2020 using structured knowledge questionnaire. Moreover, study was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The findings of the study reveals that majority (58.03%) of the nursing students had moderate knowledge regarding menstrual blood banking. Furthermore, the study illustrated a significant association between level of knowledge and selected socio- demographic variables. Conclusion: It can be reiterated that nursing students have an average knowledge regarding menstrual blood banking. KEY WORDS: Knowledge, menstrual blood banking, menstruation.


Author(s):  
Suvitha S. ◽  
Rama E. ◽  
Raviranjan T. ◽  
Ranjini K.

A descriptive study to assess the Mental Health Literacy among the Nursing students (18-20 years of) in the selected college at Puducherry. The objectives of the study was to assess the mental health literacy among the Nursing students. The research approach selected for the study was quantitative research approach and descriptive research design. The study was conducted at MTPG&RIHS at Puducherry. Total 100 B.Sc. Nursing Students who completed the subject mental health nursing were selected based on Non-probability convenient sampling. The researcher used standardized tool, Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) data collection. The findings of the study revealed that 82% of samples had moderate level of knowledge on Mental Health Literacy, 18% of samples had adequate knowledge about Mental Health Literacy and none of the samples had inadequate knowledge regarding Mental Health Literacy. Regarding knowledge, out of 100 samples, 82% of subjects are belongs to moderate knowledge about Mental Health Literacy and Mental illness. Remaining 18% had adequate knowledge about Mental Health Literacy and Mental Illness none of the samples had inadequate knowledge about the Mental Health Literacy and Mental Illness.


2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Rashmi . ◽  

A descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding home based care of corona positive patients (mild, pre symptomatic) and quarantined people among the students of selected nursing college. Objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of students regarding home based care of corona positive patients (mild and pre-symptomatic) and quarantined people. By using non experimental descriptive research design it was conducted among 79 subjects who were studying in DGNM 2nd year and DGNM 3rd year of Rufaida College of Nursing by non probability convenience sampling technique. The tool developed for the data collection was a self structured knowledge questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that out of 79 subjects, 84.81% had average knowledge followed by 11.39% having good knowledge, 2.53% having poor knowledge and 1.27% having excellent knowledge regardinghome based care of corona positive patients (mild, pre-symptomatic) and quarantined people.


Author(s):  
Mamta Mamta ◽  
Nikita Chand ◽  
Pooja Sharma ◽  
Pooja Yadav

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.


2021 ◽  
pp. 65-67
Author(s):  
Vishwanath S Biradar ◽  
Sujata G. Gaikwad ◽  
Pramila C. Gudekar ◽  
Renuka U. Khandare

Diarrhea is the major health problem in under ve children. Worldwide, about 1.5 million children die of diarrhea, while 38% deaths occur in Asia. About 2 million episodes of diarrhea occur each year in India. 6.6 million deaths among children aged 28 days to 5 years: The present descriptive study aimed to assess knowledge regarding diarrhea among the mothers of under ve children in selected area of Aurangabad city. 30 mothers of undeve children were included by nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Results of the study indicate that, the majority 23(76.66%) of the mothers of under ve children had moderately adequate knowledge on diarrhea, followed by 4(13.33%) mothers had adequate knowledge and 3(10%) had inadequate knowledge regarding diarrhea. There was no signicant association between knowledge of mothers and socio demographic variables. The study concluded that, most of mothers of urban area require awareness regarding diarrhea and its management.


Author(s):  
Ankita Sharma ◽  
Raj Rani ◽  
Mamta Nebhinani ◽  
Pratibha Singh

Background: Pregnancy is considered as one of the most beautiful events in every female life which brings a lot of physiological and hormonal changes to prepare women for motherhood. Even though these changes are not dangerous, still they are bothersome. Women use number of homemade remedies to alleviate these discomforts. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and practices regarding management of minor ailments of pregnancy among antenatal mothers.Methods: This study was conducted at obstetrics OPD of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. 368, 3rd trimester pregnant mothers were recruited by convenient sampling technique. Self- structured knowledge questionnaire, checklist for practice were used for data collection using face to face interview method.Results: Most common health problems as reported by pregnant women were increased urine frequency and fatigue. Nearly 61% of mothers had fair knowledge levels. Majority of the antenatal mothers used one or another home remedy to alleviate their symptoms.  86.6% ate small and frequent meals followed by 74.3% avoided strong odors to prevent nausea and vomiting.Conclusion: Increased urine frequency is the most evident minor ailment faced during pregnancy. Overall antenatal mothers had fair knowledge regarding management of minor ailments and varied practices have been performed by antenatal mothers to relieve their problems. There is a need to conduct aggressive and comprehensive health promotion and awareness sessions for the expectant mothers so as to manage these ailments and prevent further complications.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Josini. T. Chacko

A non experimental descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding ill effects of carbonated drinks among adolescents. The study was conducted in Govt. High school, Nooranadu in Alappuzha district. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding ill effects of carbonated drinks among adolescents and to find out the association between the levels of knowledge regarding ill effects of carbonated drinks among adolescents with selected socio-demographic variables. Quota sampling technique was adopted to select desired samples. The samples obtained were 60 adolescents in between the age group of 13-18 yrs studying in 8th 9th and 10 standards. The data were collected by means of structured knowledge questionnaire. The result showed that out of 60 samples majority (85%) of them having average knowledge ,minor proportion (10%)of them having good knowledge and tiny proportion (5%) of them having poor knowledge regarding ill effects of carbonated drink. The association between level of knowledge and selected demographic variables showed that only educational status of father had association with level of knowledge( p <0.05)


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