Study on Knowledge and Practice of Periconceptional Intake of Folic Acid among Antenatal Mothers at Saveetha Medical College Hospital, Tamil Nadu

This cross sectional type of descriptive study was carried out among the mothers, who attended ORT corner of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for the treatment of diarrhoea of their children to assess their knowledge and practice of oral rehydration solution in diarrhoea. The sample size was 385, which was selected purposively. Data were collected from the respondents by face to face interview according to a partially structured questionnaire. Data were analysed by using SPSS software programme and interpretations were done using appropriate statistical tests like Chi Square Test. Ethical issues were considered throughout the study. Majority (62.5%) of the mothers were in the age group of 21 – 30 years and most (71%) of them were housewives. Most (95.12%) of the mothers knew the preparation of ORS correctly but only 42.82% of them used ORS properly during diarrhoea of their children. The relationship of correct knowledge on ORS preparation was direct with literacy level and monthly family income of the mothers, which were significant (p<0.05). Knowledge on ORS preparation was found significantly more among house wives in comparison to other professions (p<0.05) but there was no significant relationship between knowledge on ORS preparation and age group of the mothers (p>0.05). Correctly use of ORS during diarrhoea of the children was found significantly associated with family income (p<0.05) but was not found associated with age and literacy level of the mothers (p>0.05 each). This study provided some important information regarding knowledge and practice on ORS use of the mothers in Rajshahi region. TAJ 2020; 33(2): 32-38

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Demand side financing scheme for maternal and child health of Tamil Nadu: evaluation of benefit received status and awareness level among third trimester pregnant mothers, seeking care at Madurai Medical College Hospital, 2019

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20201973 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 1738

Author(s):

Meenachi Swamynathan ◽

Priya Sivasubramanian

Keyword(s):

Tamil Nadu ◽

Interquartile Range ◽

Medical College Hospital ◽

Demand Side ◽

Third Trimester ◽

College Hospital ◽

Medical College ◽

Demand Side Financing ◽

Pregnant Mothers ◽

Awareness Level

Background: Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme (MRMBS) of Tamil Nadu Government is demand side financing scheme to poor pregnant mothers to compensate wage loss and for nutritional support. Scheme was revised during 2018. Primary objectives were to estimate proportion of benefit received status and median awareness level among third trimester pregnant mothers regarding MRMBS scheme. Secondary objective was to determine association between above two.Methods: We conducted cross sectional study among third trimester pregnant mothers who sought care at Madurai Medical College Hospital; adopted consecutive sampling; sample size 96. We collected data with semi structured questionnaire; calculated proportions with confidence intervals, median, interquartile range and performed bivariate analysis; observed privacy and confidentiality; obtained informed written consent from participants.Results: Enrollment percentage was 97% (91 to 99%). Proportion of mothers who received any benefit, any installment and any nutrition kit were 82% (72 to 89%), 39% (29 to 49%) and 76% (66 to 85%) respectively. Proportion who received appropriate benefit, appropriate instalment(s) and two nutrition kits were 3% (0.7 to 9%), 22% (14 to 31%) and 3% (0.7 to 9%) respectively. Regarding awareness score, lowest, highest, median and interquartile range were 5, 23, 14 and 11 to 17 respectively. Odds ratio for awareness score above median (exposure) and any benefit received status (outcome) was 4.2 (1.2to19.2).Conclusions: Enrollment was satisfactory. Overall any benefit received status had been achieved by at least one nutrition kit supply. Second instalment and kit issue needed improvement. Huge scope existed for improvement of awareness among beneficiaries.

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Immunohistochemical profile and distribution of Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma - An experience in a medical college hospital in Tamil Nadu

Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology ◽

10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_90_20 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (5) ◽

pp. 695

Author(s):

Sakthisankari Shanmugasundaram ◽

Krishnagiri Balan ◽

Dhanalakshmi Arumugam

Keyword(s):

Hodgkin Lymphoma ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Medical College Hospital ◽

College Hospital ◽

Medical College ◽

Immunohistochemical Profile

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Analysis and Design of RCC water tank for St. Peter’s Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Hosur, Tamil Nadu

International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering & Research ◽

10.21884/ijmter.2018.5072.ezflg ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 107-111

Keyword(s):

Tamil Nadu ◽

Medical College Hospital ◽

Water Tank ◽

College Hospital ◽

Analysis And Design ◽

Medical College ◽

Research Institute

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Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Contraceptive Methods at Dinajpur Medical College Hospital

Randwick International of Social Science Journal ◽

10.47175/rissj.v2i2.220 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 106-112

Author(s):

Most Morsheda Parvin ◽

M F K Al Mannah ◽

Esrat Jahan Sathi

Keyword(s):

Medical College Hospital ◽

Contraceptive Methods ◽

College Hospital ◽

Professional Qualification ◽

Medical College ◽

Male Nurse ◽

Demographic Questionnaire ◽

Labour Ward ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Nurses Knowledge

This study was carried out on Nurses Knowledge Regarding Contraceptives Methods in Dinajpur Medical college Hospital, Dinajpur. The descriptive co relational design was used to explore the nurse’s knowledge and practice regarding contraceptives methods used in Dinajpur Medical college Hospital, Dinajpur. The study was conducted in thirty-two wards under four selected units, including 1) Gynae ward 2) Labour ward 3) Family planning centre. 50 nurses were selected for this study. The instrument developed by the researcher was divided into three sections, including 1) Demographic Questionnaire 2) Nurses’ knowledge regarding contraceptives methods Questionnaire 3) Nurses’ practice regarding contraceptives methods Questionnaire. The age of the participated nurses was 30-39 years 28%, 40-49 years 66%, 50+ above 4%. Of them, a male nurse was 12% and a female 88%. No unmarried nurse has participated, and 96% were married, and the remaining 4% were a widow. Professional qualification, Diploma in Nursing and Diploma in Midwifery 76%, B. Sc. in public Health 0%, M. Ph / M. Sc. 10%.

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