ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON PUBERTAL CHANGES AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Back ground: Puberty refers to the process of physical changes by which a child’s body capable of reproduction and it usually happens in the second decade of life. It is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. Significant physical and psychological changes take place during these years.(WHO,2006).Objective: To assess the knowledge on pubertal changes among adolescents’ girls studying in a selected school at Idukki district. Methodology: A non-experimental descriptive research design was used for this study. It was conducted in St. George high school Kattappana Idukki district Kerala. The sample consists of 60 adolescent girls who were selected by non-probability convince sampling technique. Self- structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of the adolescent girls. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Majority of the samples (55.%) had average knowledge 26.6 % had good knowledge, 16.7% had poor knowledge and only few 1.7% sample had excellent knowledge on pubertal changes. It was also observed that a significant association between knowledge and selected demographic variables like seeking help for managing pubertal changes (X 2 =8.609 p<0.05), and age of menarche (X2 9.002, P< 0.05).

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ASSESS THE PREVALANCE OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS AT SRM COLLEGE OF NURSING , SRM UNIVERSITY, KATTANKULATHUR

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v10i5.13332 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 202

Author(s):

Abirami Nil Karnamurthy

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Girls ◽

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Part C ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Lack Of Information ◽

College Of Nursing ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) among adolescent girls and to associate the PMS with demographic variables.Methods: Quantitative approach and non-experimental descriptive research design was used. The data collection included three parts. Part A: Demographic variables, Part B: Clinical variables, and Part C: A structured questionnaire to assess the prevalence of PMS among adolescent girls. A total of 100 students who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were chosen as samples using non-probability convenient sampling technique. The study was conducted at SRM College of Nursing, SRM University, Kattankulathur.Results: The data were analyzed and interpreted based on the objectives using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study concluded that 26 (26%) of adolescent girls have mild level of PMS; 55 (55%) have moderate level of PMS; and 19 (19%) have severe level of PMS and there is no association between the “demographic variables” and the “levels of PMS.”Conclusion: PMS is an issue that every girl and woman has to deal with in her life. There is a lack of information on the process of menstruation and the physical and psychological changes associated with this and proper requirements for managing PMS. The current study proved that most of the adolescent girls were suffering from PMSs.Keywords: Premenstrual syndrome, Physical, Cognitive-affective and behavioral symptoms, Menstruation.

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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Educational Intervention Regarding Knowledge on Sexual Abuse Among the Adolescents Girls in Mother Teresa Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Pudukkottai

Journal of Midwifery, Women Health And Gynaecological Nursing ◽

10.46610/jmwhgn.2021.v03i02.001 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

Author(s):

R. Geetha

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Secondary School ◽

Adolescent Girls ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Mother Teresa ◽

Post Test ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Background: A quantitative study to assess the effectiveness of educational intervention regarding knowledge about sexual abuse among the adolescent girls in mother Teresa matriculation and higher secondary school, Pudukkottai. The main objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge on sexual abuse among adolescent girl sand to evaluate the effectiveness of educational intervention on sexual abuse among adolescent girls. Pre experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was used. Non probability purposive Sampling Technique was used 50 adolescent girls were agreed to participate in this study at Mother Teresa Matriculation and Higher Secondary School. Results: Out of 50samples, the level of knowledge among adolescent girls 1(2%) belongs to excellent knowledge, 6(12%) belongs to good knowledge14 (28%) belongs to average knowledge, 30(60%) belongs to poor knowledge in pre-test. Where as in the post-test, 8(16%) belongs to excellent knowledge, 30(60%) belongs to good knowledge, 8 (16%) belongs to average knowledge, 2(4%) belongs to poor knowledge. Thus, effectiveness of educational intervention on the level of knowledge was confirmed by the paired’ test value 22.8 which was found significant at p<0.05. There is significant association between the post-test knowledge level among the adolescent’s girls and their demographic variables. Conclusion: A educational intervention was very effective in increasing the knowledge among adolescent girls.

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HOW PRODUCT STRATEGY IN THE MARKETING MIX IS AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF JUA KALI ENTERPRISES IN NORTH IMENTI SUB-COUNTY

Journal of Entrepreneurship and Project Management ◽

10.47941/jepm.322 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 70-78

Author(s):

Gatobu Jackline Kanana ◽

Dr. Paul Gichohi ◽

Abel Moguche

Keyword(s):

Pearson Correlation ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Population Data ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Product Strategy ◽

Policy Practice ◽

Competitive Edge ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Product Strategies ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Purpose: This study aim was to investigate the effect product strategy on the growth of jua kali Enterprise in North Imenti Sub County, Meru County. The study hypothesized that there is no significant relationship between product and growth of jua kali enterprises.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population comprised of one hundred and twenty eight (128) owner of jua kali enterprises operating within North Imenti Sub County, Meru County and registered by Micro and Small Enterprises Authority Kenya (MSEA-K). A stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample of ninety seven (97) jua kali enterprises from the total population. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire after which mean and standard deviation were computed while Pearson Correlation, and linear regression done accordingly. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 was used as a statistical tool.Results: The results indicated that there is growth in jua kali sector which is contributed by product strategy. The study established that product strategy affects growth of jua kali enterprises hence rejecting the hypothesis. It was therefore concluded that product strategy significantly affects SME’s growth.Contributions to policy, practice and theory: The study recommends that; SMEs should invest in their products to ensure they are of desirable quality in order to satisfy their customers and maintain a competitive edge. The study is valuable to entrepreneurs as they seek for better product strategies to grow their enterprises.

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A study to assess the risk factors of bronchial asthma in children below 10 years of age

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11i4.3138 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 5238-5242

Author(s):

Kalabarathi S ◽

Kavya K. Nair

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Bronchial Asthma ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Interview Method ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Asthma Child ◽

Convenience Sampling ◽

Asthma In Children ◽

Structured Questionnaire ◽

Gas Stoves

Children are profoundly powerless against the negative wellbeing resulting in numerous ecological exposures. Children get proportionately more significant portions of natural toxicants than grown-ups, and the way that their organs and tissues are quickly creating makes them especially vulnerable to synthetic abuse. Asthma is a constant fiery infection of the aviation routes at present influencing over 300 million individuals around the world. The risk factors of asthma include genetic predisposition, irresistible respiratory contamination, allergens, environment, workouts, medications, additives, and occupational stimuli. The descriptive research design was used with 100 samples, which matched Non- probability convenience sampling techniques selected the inclusion criteria. Demographic variables were collected by interview method followed by assessed the risk factors of bronchial asthma in children (below ten years of age) by using a self-structured questionnaire. Out of 100 samples, 50(50%) risk factor of heredity, 71(71%) have problems in taking asthma medications, 44(44%) only use zipped pillow covers, 34(34%) do not use gas stoves in the kitchen, 10(10%) have moisture in the walls, 6(6%) have cases of asthma emergencies, 56(56%) find helpless in dealing with an asthma child.

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Study of Various Sales Promotion Tools Implemented by “Big Bazaar” and Its Impact on Consumer Satisfaction

International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology ◽

10.48175/ijarsct-303 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 23-29

Author(s):

Dr. Samir Dubey

Keyword(s):

Consumer Satisfaction ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Purchase Intentions ◽

Sales Promotion ◽

Primary Research ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Tools And Techniques ◽

The Impact ◽

Mobile Telecom ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Consumer Satisfaction is the measure of the degree that companies tend to match and surpass with relation to their expectations. Retail Industry is a consumer centric Industry with a direct connect with the consumers round the year in various segments like food, apparel, pharmacy, mobile telecom, jewellery and many more verticals. Big Bazaar was the first to turn the picture of Hypermarket India, which introduced and serviced all these segments under one roof. Innovations and Initiatives have been their differentiators. The paper attempts to assess and reveal the sales promotion tools and techniques of Big Bazaar. The study is based on descriptive research design with a structured questionnaire furnishing information regarding behavioural characteristic and demographic variables. A Primary research was conducted with 400 consumers visiting Big Bazaar, through specifically designed personal interview process and analyses the impact of these promotional tools on purchase intentions.

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A Descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding Menopausal symptoms among women residing in selected community area at Kollam with a view to develop a Self-instructional module on Menopausal symptoms and its management

Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research ◽

10.52711/2349-2996.2021.00085 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 355-357

Author(s):

Aneesha Mol ◽

Athira Anil ◽

Brincy Thomas ◽

Jeemol K. Johnachan ◽

Vincy Varghese ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Menopausal Symptoms ◽

Primary School Teachers ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Information Booklet ◽

Menopausal Women ◽

Instructional Module ◽

Community Area

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding menopausal symptoms among women residing in selected community area at Kollam with a view to develop a self-instructional module on menopausal symptoms and its management. The objectives of the study were to: a) assess the knowledge regarding menopausal symptoms among women in selected community area at Kollam. b) Find the association between knowledge on menopausal symptoms among women and selected demographic variables. A quantitative approach was used with descriptive research design. Convenient sampling technique was used. Sample size was 60. The investigator assessed menopausal women’s knowledge using structured questionnaire regarding menopausal symptoms and its management. After conducting the pretest, self instructional module was introduced to the menopausal women in community area. The finding of the study suggests that information booklet is effective in increasing the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding behavioural problems and their management and prevention.

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Oral Cancer: Awareness Among People of Biratnagar

Journal of Nobel Medical College ◽

10.3126/jonmc.v7i1.20850 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 60-64

Author(s):

Durga Devi Chaulagain ◽

Kamal Prasad Parajuli ◽

Bhumika Khatiwada

Keyword(s):

Oral Cancer ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Cancer Awareness ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chewing Tobacco ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

The People ◽

One Way Anova ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Background: Increased use of tobacco and tobacco products result into increment of patients with oral cancer. Many people are still unaware of the consequences of chewing tobacco. Approximately 19% of participants had adequate knowledge of awareness, large number of participants, i.e., 73% had moderate knowledge of awareness and 8% of the participants had inadequate level of awareness about oral cancer. Methods and materials: Analytical cross-sectional research design was used for the study. Samples were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents. Frequencies, mean and standard deviations were used to describe the socio-demographic variables. Independent t-test and one-way ANOVA test were used to find the main difference of awareness scores by socio-demographic variables. Results: Among 90 participants, 18% had adequate level of awareness, 73% had moderate and 7.8% of participants had inadequate level of awareness regarding oral cancer. Conclusion: The study showed that awareness regarding oral cancer among the people of Biratnagar Metropolitan City is moderate. The study emphasizes that the effects must be made to make people aware of oral cancer.Journal of Nobel Medical CollegeVolume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 60-64

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BODY IMAGE IN DIABETES MELITUS PATIENTS WITH ULCUS DIABETIC IN GRESIK

Journal of Vocational Nursing ◽

10.20473/jovin.v1i2.23560 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 130

Author(s):

Hafna Ilmy Muhalla

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Body Image ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The Body ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Body Image Disorders ◽

Patients With Diabetes ◽

Physical Changes ◽

Poor Body Image ◽

Diabetes Melitus

Introduction: Indonesia is ranked 4th in the world for the number of diabetics according to WHO, and most of diabetics experience complications, one of which is ulcer diabetikum. This can be a trigger for the emergence of body image disorders from diabetics, so researchers need to know the picture of ulcus sufferers' body image to later be mapped and make it easier in subsequent handling. The research objective is to describe the image of body image in patients with diabetes mellitus with ulcus complications. Physical changes in the body can affect body image and self-esteem Methods: Design of this study used a descriptive research design, the population in this study were all patients who have diabetes mellitus with ulcus diabeticum in Ibnu Sina Hospital Gresik regency with a sample of 20 respondents, samples were taken by using purposive sampling technique. Data collection using questionnaires with 15 multiple choices question. Furthermore, the data were analyzed with coding, scoring, tabulating presentatif, and described. Results: The results showed a total of 20 respondents obtained ii'om 5 respondents (25%) have a good body image, 7 respondents (35%) had a poor body image and 8 respondents (40%) who did not have a good body image. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study indicate that in patients with diabetes mellitus who are already experiencing complications of ulcus diabetic almost half of respondents do not have a good body image, and a small proportion of respondents have a good body image. This is due to several factors, namely the respondents admitted that the wounds on his legs is a sign of personal failure on him therefore to improve body image and the changing assessment of the physical condition and provide social support.

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Perception and Attitude of Consumers' Towards Packaged Drinking Water in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

10.20944/preprints201902.0251.v2 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Minyahel Tilahun ◽

Melaku Beshaw

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Addis Ababa ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Multinomial Regression ◽

Market Place ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Multinomial Regression Model ◽

Almost All ◽

The Relationship

Descriptive research design was used to select 200 respondents (i.e., 100 from each study places) following purposive sampling technique on two study areas (Market; Living). Personal observation and interview with retailers were done to triangulate the collected data from the formal survey. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 software program. Descriptive statistical measurements, Index and multinomial regression model was calculated to assess the relationship between customers point of emphasis during packaged water buying and respondents demographic variables. Majority of the respondent who frequently purchase packaged water generated a monthly income between 5000 and 10000 Birr. Television and radio was ranked first compare to other Media. Living place customers were more health concerned as compared to market place customers. Market place customer’s primarily give emphasis to price of packaged water. Almost all (97%) customers did not have the awareness towards packaged water standards. Only 86(43%) of the total respondents checked the chemical composition, of which 74(85%) of the respondents did not understand it. Customers sex, educational level and health status showed significant relationship with choice of packaged water quality -1.42(p<0.05), price -2.45(P<0.01) and health status -1.80(P<0.05) in market place and living places, respectively.

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