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 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 KNOWLEDGE ON BIO-MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG NURSING STUDENTS

THE GENESIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
mandeep kaur ◽  
kiranjit kaur
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
International Nursing ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Medical Waste Management ◽  
Laboratory Waste ◽  
Nursing College

Biomedical waste or hospital waste is any kind of waste containing infectious materials. It may also include waste ass ociated with the generation of biomedical waste that visually appears to be of medical or laboratory origin (e.g. packaging, unused bandages, infusion kits etc.), as well research laboratory waste containing bio molecules or organisms that are mainly restricted from environmental release. The pre-experimental study was conducted on 40 nursing students in Chief Khalsa Diwan International Nursing College, Amritsar. Prior to structured teaching programme nursing students gave self-information and a self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used and evaluate the significant of difference between the two groups. The data obtained from study subjects was analysed and interpreted in terms of objectives and hypothesis of the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used for the data analysis. The study findings revealed that structured teaching programme was significantly effective in increasing the knowledge of Nursing Students of Chief Khalsa Diwan International Nursing College, Amritsar.

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 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.

scholarly journals Assess the Knowledge Regarding Effect and Pilot Indication of Depression among Rural Women at Selected Village, Tamil Nadu

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-148
Author(s):  
Kumudhavlli D ◽  
Karthi R ◽  
M Porselvi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Questionnaire Result ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge

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.

scholarly journals Title: A Study to Assess the Knowledge among Parents Related to Aggression in School Going Children

2021 ◽  
pp. 623-630
Author(s):  
Pratiksha Thakare ◽  
Kalyani Thakare ◽  
Chetan Supare ◽  
Gauraokumar Tembhekar ◽  
Neha Tarekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Developmental Domains

Background: School going is a period of life with health and developmental needs and rights. It this period the children develop knowledge and skills, learn to manage emotions and relationships. The WHO defines school going from age 10 to 19 years. Investing in the world’s 1.2 billion school going can break cycles of poverty and inequity, highlights UNICEF in its 2011 State of the World’s Children report. Aggressive behaviors can obstruct instruction and success in a variety of interventions, preventing progress in a variety of developmental domains. Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge among parents related to the aggression of school going children. 2. To determine the association between the knowledge score of parents with their demographic variables. Materials and Methods: This study was based on a descriptive approach, In this study 80 parents of school going children were selected from the rural area of Sawangi Meghe,Wardha District by using tool such as structured knowledge questionnaire with non-probability convenient sampling method data was collected. Results: The study showed that the mean percentage of knowledge score was 13.31±4.39 (44.36 %) according to the level of knowledge score regarding aggression among parents of school going children. 2.5% of the parents had poor, 42.5% had average, 45% had good knowledge score, 8.75% had very good knowledge score and 1.25% had excellent knowledge score.   Conclusion: The present study is descriptive and aims to assess the knowledge regarding aggression among parents of school going children. Recommendation, we can study on Impact of the Aggression on student’s mental health and school performance.

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 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.

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.

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