scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE REGARDING FEMALE FOETICIDE AMONG ELIGIBLE COUPLES AT SELECTED RURAL AREA OF JODHPUR

2021 ◽  
pp. 467-471
Author(s):  
Suresh ◽  
Rohit Kumar Chouhan
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
The People ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Data Analysis Result

INTRODUCTION: Female foeticide is one of the most nefarious crimes on this earth, perhaps what detestable is that the people who commit crime belong to educated class. Some of the worst gender ratio gross violation’s right is founding south and East Asian countries such as India and china. Numerous scholars have observed that the latest advances in modern medical sciences – the tests like Amniocentesis and Ultrasonography which were originally designed for detection of congenital abnormalities of the foetus are being misused for knowing thesex of the foetus with the intention of aborting it if happens to be that of a female. AIM OF THE STUDY: Assess the awareness regarding female foeticide among eligible couples. METERIAL AND METHOD: A descriptive study was carried out to assess the awareness & attitude of 100 eligible couple selected by purposive sampling, who were eligible couple in rural area in Jodhpur Rajasthan were assessed by using a structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. RESULT: The finding of the study shows that majority (54%) of the sample had average awareness, followed by 29% had poor awareness and remaining (17%) sample had good awareness regarding female foeticide. The finding of the study shows that majority (35%) of the sample had negative attitude followed by 28% had positive attitude, 20% had strongly negative attitude and remaining (17%) sample had strongly positive attitude regarding female foeticide. However, the majority of the demographic variables such as age of husband, education of husband, education of wife, monthly income of family, occupation of husband, occupation of wife and source of information of the samples indicates significant association with level of awareness and attitude regarding female foeticide except age of wife, religion, and type of family. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that eligible couple have average awareness regarding & negative attitude regarding female foeticide as per current research recommendations. They require education and to enhance their awareness & attitude regarding female foeticide KEY WORDS: Awareness, Attitude, female foeticide, Eligible couple.

scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE AWARENESS REGARDING BYSSINOSIS & ITS PREVENTION AMONG TEXTILE WORKERS AT JODHPUR, WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP INFORMATION BOOKLET

2021 ◽  
pp. 140-144
Author(s):  
Mohammed Rizwan
Keyword(s):  
Working Hours ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Textile Workers ◽  
Textile Mill ◽  
Occupational Lung Disease ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Data Analysis Result

INTRODUCTION: Byssinosis is one of the oldest occupational lung disease, which is incurable and is caused by inhalation of cotton dust. Byssinosis is preventable disease. Still this disease kills thousands of workers around the worlds every year. Various studies have should that the textile workers due not having awareness regarding byssinosis and its prevention. In this study, distribution of booklet among textile workers is an attempt to improve the knowledge regarding byssinosis and it/s prevention. AIM OF THE STUDY: Assess the awareness regarding byssinosis & its prevention among textile workers. METERIAL AND METHOD: A descriptive study was carried out to assess the awareness of 100 textile workers selected by purposive sampling, who were workers in different textile mill in Jodhpur Rajasthan were assessed by using a structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. RESULT: The findings of the study reveals that to the level of awareness shows that majority (73%) of the sample had poor awareness followed by 19% had good awareness and remaining (8%) sample had average awareness regarding byssinosis and its prevention. However the majority of the demographic variables such as age, level of education, marital status, religion, monthly income, working experience, type of work, working hours per day and existing pulmonary disease were found significant association with the level of awareness regarding Byssinosis and its prevention except age of starting work and duration of smoking. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that textile workers have poor awareness regarding byssinosis as per current research recommendations. They require education and to enhance their awareness regarding byssinosis. Self-information booklets were distributed to them to improve the awareness regarding byssinosis and its prevention. KEY WORDS: Awareness, Textile workers, Byssinosis, Information booklet.

scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MENSTRUAL BLOOD BANKING AMONG NURSING STUDENTS AT JODHPUR

2021 ◽  
pp. 328-332
Author(s):  
Geeta Dhaka
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Healthy Woman ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Menstrual Blood ◽  
Blood Banking ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Nursing College

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.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practices regarding management of minor ailments of pregnancy among antenatal mothers: a descriptive study from Rajasthan

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 4010
Author(s):  
Ankita Sharma ◽  
Raj Rani ◽  
Mamta Nebhinani ◽  
Pratibha Singh
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Minor Ailments ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
Expectant Mothers ◽  
Structured Knowledge

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.

scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING ILL EFFECTS OF CARBONATED DRINKS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN A SELECTED SCHOOL OF, ALAPPPUZHA DISTRICT.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Josini. T. Chacko
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Carbonated Drinks ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Carbonated Drink

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)

scholarly journals A Descriptive Study to Assess the Prevalence of Nomophobia and Knowledge and Effect of Using Smart Phone among College Students in Selected Colleges of Fatehabad, Haryana, with a View to Develop an Information Booklet

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (13) ◽  
pp. 796-800
Author(s):  
Vaishali Vaishali ◽  
Loyd Melwyn Mandonca ◽  
Seikhoo Bishnoi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Structured Knowledge

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

scholarly journals TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF PLANNED TEACHING IN RELATION TO SELECTED ASPECT OF PIH AMONG ANTENATAL MOTHERS

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Neha Rehalia ◽  
Vivek Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Induced Hypertension ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
The Common ◽  
First Time ◽  
Underlying Pathology

Hypertension is one of the common complications and contributes significantly to perinatal mortality and morbidity. Hypertension is a sign of underlying pathology which may be pre-existing or appear for the first time during pregnancy. The identification of clinical entity and effective management plays a significant role in the outcome of pregnancy, both for the mother and the baby. The main aim of the study was to assess the effect of planned teaching on the knowledge regarding pregnancy induced hypertension among antenatal mothers. The study was conducted on conveniently selected 30 samples of antenatal mothers in Civil hospital, Shahpur. Data was collected by Socio-demographic variables and Self Structured Knowledge Questionnaire. Collected data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicated that the planned teaching had significant impact on knowledge regarding pregnancy induced hypertension among antenatal mothers. In this study, posttest knowledge score was associated with education and occupation.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE REGARDINGBREAST CANCER AND BREAST SELF EXAMINATION AMONG FEMALES

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ms. Leena Mathew Ms. Leena Mathew ◽  
Dr. Bimla Rani rani
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Medical Facilities ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
The One ◽  
Self Examination

Background: Breast cancer is one of the most frequent cancers among the women. It can be detected earlier and survival rate can be improved by screening every year. Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is the one of the best method s for identifying breast cancer. Rural population has less access to medical facilities and their knowledge is low. Therefore, it is essential to educate them about breast cancer, its prevention and early detection. This study was aimed to assess the knowledge level of females regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination. Materials & Methods: Non experimental descriptive design was adopted for this study. 80 samples were selected through non probability sampling technique and the setting of the study was a rural community of Idukki district, Kerala. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Results: Majority, 57.5% of samples were having an average level of knowledge, 27.5% of samples had good level of knowledge and 8.7% of samples had poor knowledge and 7.5% was found havingexcellent level of knowledge. A significant association was observed between the knowledge and education (X2=14.061, P 0.05=12.54), knowledge and income (X2 =14.42, P 0.05=12.59) of women. But there was no association found between knowledge and other demographic variables.

scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE AWARENESS REGARDING SILICOSIS AND ITS PREVENTION AMONG QUARRY WORKERS AT JODHPUR, WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP INFORMATION BOOKLET

2020 ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Parvej Khan
Keyword(s):  
Educational Status ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Occupational Lung Disease ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Introduction- Silicosis is one of the oldest occupational lung disease, which is incurable and is caused by inhalation of dust containing free crystalline silica. Silicosis is preventable disease. Still this disease kills thousands of workers around the worlds every year. Various studies have should that the quarry workers due not having awareness regarding silicosis and its prevention. In this study, distribution of booklet among quarry workers is an attempt to improve the knowledge regarding silicosis and it/s prevention. Material and Methods - Quantitative descriptive survey study approach and non experimental research design was used.Total 100 quarry workers working in mining and residing in Jodhpur were selected by purposive sampling technique.Data collection by structured knowledge questionnaire and analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result - The findings of the study reveals that to the level of awareness shows that majority (52%) of the sample had above average, followed by 48% had below average awareness regarding silicosis and its prevention. However, demographic variables age and educational status indicates significant association with the level of awareness regarding silicosis and its prevention. Conclsion - The awareness of quarry workers regarding silicosis and its prevention have been above average regarding the causes and the management of the silicosis but in regarding the symptoms and prevention of the silicosis have been found below the average level. KEY WORDS - Awareness, Quarry Workers, Silicosis, Information Booklet

scholarly journals Perilaku Masyarakat Pengguna Gigitiruan Lepasan di Kelurahan Bahu

e-GIGI ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Charisma Titjo
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pathological Changes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Removable Denture

Penggunaan gigitiruan lepasan dapat menyebabkan rongga mulut lebih rentan terhadap karies dan penyakit periodontal, serta mempunyai potensi dalam mengakibatkan perubahan patologik dalam mulut. Oleh karena itu kebersihan rongga mulut pengguna gigitiruan lepasan harus diperhatikan, karena kebersihan gigitiruan dapat mendukung kesehatan rongga mulut secara menyeluruh. Perilaku merupakan faktor penting dalam keberhasilan penggunaan gigitiruan, karena semua yang berhubungan dengan pemakaian gigitiruan merupakan hasil dari pengetahuan masyarakat tentang fungsi dan manfaat dan selanjutnya akan melahirkan sikap positif ataupun negatif, kemudian akan mempengaruhi perkembangan kesehatan gigi dan mulut serta status kesehatan secara menyeluruh.Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui perilaku masyarakat pengguna gigitiruan lepasan di Kelurahan Bahu. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional study dengan sampel berjumlah 56 responden.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan masyarakat pengguna gigitiruan di kelurahan Bahu tergolong dalam kategori cukup dengan perolehan skor 433, sikap masyarakat pengguna gigitiruan tergolong dalam kategori baik dengan perolehan skor 549 dan tindakan masyarakat pengguna gigitiruan di kelurahan Bahu tergolong dalam kategori cukup dengan perolehan skor 393.Kata kunci : perilaku, pengguna gigitiruan, gigitiruan lepasan.ABSTACTThe use of removable dentures can cause mouth more susceptible to caries and periodontal disease, as well as having the potential to lead to pathological changes in the mouth. Therefore oral hygiene of removable denture user is necessarily concerned, since it may support oral health completely. Behavior is an important factor in the successful use of denture, because all that relates to the use of denture is the result of public's knowledge about the functions and benefits and will give birth to a positive or negative attitude, then it will affect the development of oral health and overall health status.The purpose of this study is to know behavior of of removable denture user in Kelurahan Bahu. This is a descriptive study with cros sectional among 56 sample.The results of the study showed that the knowledge of the user denture community in Kelurahan Bahu belong in enough category with 433 scores, the attitude of the people who use denture in good category with scores of 549, while the act of denture users in Kelurahan Bahu with 393 scores is in enough category.Key words : Behavior, denture user, removable denture.

scholarly journals A Descriptive Study 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, New Delhi

2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Rashmi . ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Nursing College ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
Home Based Care

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.

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