scholarly journals Knowledge of Adolescents Regarding Health Implications of Body Piercing

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Meethu Raju ◽  
Maria Elizabeth ◽  
Mary Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Infectious Complications ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Body Piercing ◽  
Health Implications ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Health Implication ◽  
Increased Risk

vThe period of puberty to legal adulthood falls under the age group of 17-19, and the Transitional stage of physical and psychological development falls under this age. In a modern scenario the adolescents are aware of the different kind of piercing since it has been increasing popularity around the world. Piercing has a high potential for infectious complications such as pain, edema, prolonged bleeding, cyst, scar, or Keloid. Objectives: To assess the knowledge level of adolescents regarding health implication of body piercing and to find the association between knowledge score and demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A descriptive research design was adopted in this study. The sample consists of 92 adolescents. The study was conducted in Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru. A Knowledge Questionnaire was used to collect the data regarding knowledge on health implication of body piercing. Result: The findings revealed that majority 52 (56.5%) of the adolescents had poor knowledge and 37 (40.2%) of them had an average knowledge on health implication of body piercing. Very few 3(3.3%) had good knowledge on health implication of body piercing. There exists no significant association of knowledge score with the selected demographic variables. Interpretation and Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of the adolescents have a general lack of knowledge about body piercing and its adverse effects; this causes an increased risk of adverse effects following body piercing. A health teaching on the health implications of body piercing will be very helpful for the young people to acquire knowledge and to practice accordingly. Key words: Body piercing, Adolescents, Health Implication, Knowledge. .

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.

The Neurology of Immune-Mediated Disorders in Women

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (06) ◽  
pp. 705-711
Author(s):  
Ivana Vodopivec
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Infectious Complications ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Immune Mediated ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Female Predominance ◽  
Management Challenge

AbstractMany neuroinflammatory disorders have a predilection for women; even if there is no female predominance, neuroinflammatory conditions in women pose a management challenge for several reasons. Disease activity of these conditions may change during pregnancy and commonly increases in the postpartum period. Uncontrolled disease activity may affect pregnancy outcomes. Moreover, immunomodulating agents that are used to suppress the disease activity may have a negative impact on fertility, pregnancy, and fetal outcomes, and on infants who are breastfed. Adverse effects of immunosuppressants extend beyond the reproductive issues and may include bone loss, increased risk of cancers, and infectious complications. The successful management of women with these disorders requires that not only practitioners understand and recognize the adverse effects of immunosuppressants, but also seek to prevent adverse outcomes through counseling about contraceptive choices, safety monitoring, risk surveillance, and other strategies.

A Study to assess the effectiveness of Structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding Text Neck Syndrome among young adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 311-316
Author(s):  
Annu Pinto ◽  
Rekha. S ◽  
Evangelin. J
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pender's Health Promotion Model ◽  
Level Of Significance

A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding text neck syndrome among young adults in a selected college at Alappuzha District. The objectives of the study were to assess the mean knowledge score regarding text neck syndrome among young adults, to find out the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding text neck syndrome among young adults and to find out the association between pretest knowledge score and selected socio demographic variables. The Conceptual framework was based on Nola J Pender’s Health Promotion model (1982). The study was conducted at Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara. among 60 young adults, who were selected by disproportionate stratified random sampling technique. The pretest level of knowledge was assessed using structured knowledge questionnaire and structured teaching programme was given. Posttest was conducted after 7days.The result showed that the mean posttest knowledge score 20.26 with SD 3.15 was significantly higher than the pretest mean score 8.43 with SD 2.48 with a mean difference of 11.83. Since the calculated ‛t’ value 35.45 which was greater than the table value (2.00) with degree of freedom 59 at p<0.05 level of significance. Hence the study revealed that structured teaching programme on text neck syndrome was effective in improving the knowledge of young adults. The association between pretest and selected socio demographic variables showed that the pretest knowledge scores was influenced by year of study (p<0.05), family monthly income (p<0.05) and source of information (p<0.05).

scholarly journals Knowledge on Vitamin D Deficiency among Antenatal Women in a View to Prepare Information Guide Sheet

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 003-006
Author(s):  
Anishlyn R. ◽  
Anna Punnose ◽  
Josephine Khonja ◽  
Shiji P J. ◽  
Precilla D'Silva
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Bone Mineralization ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Maternal Vitamin D Status

AbstractVitamin D is essential to maintain bone health, playing a key role in bone mineralization. Severe vitamin D deficiency in children results in rickets. As stores of vitamin D in newborns are dependent on maternal vitamin D status, vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy leads to infant vitamin D deficiency and thus increases risk of rickets. Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding Vitamin D deficiency and to find the association of knowledge score and demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A descriptive approach was adopted for this study. The study was conducted in OBG outpatient department of tertiary Hospital at Mangaluru. The study sample was 100 antenatal women. A knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data regarding knowledge on vitamin D deficiency. Result: In this study 65% of antenatal women had average knowledge, 34% antenatal women had poor knowledge and single antenatal women had good knowledge on vitamin D deficiency. The knowledge in the area of complication to the fetus was 38%, knowledge in the other areas were daily requirements 56%, prevention 52% and signs and symptoms 48%. Interpretation and conclusion: After conducting the study the result showed that, majority of the antenatal women had average knowledge regarding vitamin D deficiency. For further improvement of the knowledge, antenatal women were provided with an information guide sheet (pamphlet).

scholarly journals AYUSHMAN BHARAT - PMJAY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 462-470
Author(s):  
Lavanya Nandan ◽  
Prachi Sahni ◽  
Ann Gladis Sunny
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Pearson Coefficient ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Z Value ◽  
Level Of Significance

A pre-experimental study to assess effectiveness of folk media on the knowledge and perception regarding Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY among selected population of U.P. was conducted with the objective to assess the effectiveness of folk media on the knowledge and perception regarding Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY among selected population of U.P. Pre experimental research design was adopted and non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample. A structured questionnaire of 25 questions and perception likert scale of 10 items was prepared to assess the knowledge and perception of population regarding Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY. A structured knowledge questionnaire and structured perception scale on Ayushman Bharat -PMJAY (pre-test) was administered to the group, followed by administration of folk media on the Day-1. Then on Day-7, post-test was conducted. Data obtained were analyzed and interpreted by using both descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequency, percentages, mean, and S.D. score. Findings showed that: majority of population i.e. 47 (78.33%) were having good knowledge whereas 12 of these samples (20%) were having excellent knowledge and 1 of these samples were having poor knowledge. It was evident from the results that the mean post-test knowledge and practice score were more than mean pre-test scores. Findings showed that folk media was effective to gain knowledge and favorable perception regarding Ayushman Bharat -PMJAY. majority of samples i.e. 48 (40%) were having favorable perception and only 12(60%) samples were having neutral perception. The calculated Z value (2.10) for knowledge and the calculated Z value (4.06) for perception is greater than the tabulated Z value (1.645) at 0.05 level of significance at (df =59) which concluded that the Folk Media was effective in improving the knowledge and perception towards Ayushman Bharat -PMJAY among selected population of U.P.Chi square test was done showed that there was significant association between the mean post-test knowledge score with selected demographic variables. It was also showed that there was a significant association between the mean post-test perception score with selected demographic variables. The Karl Pearson coefficient of correlation was computed (r = 0.19) which indicate no relationship between the knowledge post-test scores and perception post-test scores regarding Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY among selected population of U.P.

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 PROGRAMME TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE ON GLASGOW COMA SCALE AMONG THE NURSES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 686-690
Author(s):  
Gitumoni Konwar ◽  
◽  
Monmili Engtipi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Glasgow Coma Scale ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Coma Scale ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Impact

Background and objective:ToAssesstheknowledge gain after use of aSelfInstructionalModuleonGlasgow Coma Scale among the nurses working in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam. The aim of the study was to determine the existing knowledge on Glasgow Coma Scale and the impact of Intervention regarding the Glasgow ComaScale in terms of knowledge enhancement. Methods: Pre-experimental One group pre-test post-test evaluative study comprising 40 nurses selected with lottery method was done with a Questionnaire. On the first day pre test was conducted using knowledge questionnaire regarding Glasgow Coma Scale and the Self Instructional Module were then given to the respondent on the same day after completion of the pre test. The post test was conducted on the 8th day. Results: The study findings revealed that mean pre-test knowledge score was 12.600 with SD 4.754 and mean post-test knowledge score was 17.425 with SD 3.478 with calculated t (39) = -10.339, p< 0. 05indicates that there was statistically significant increase in the post knowledge score. Findings of the study also indicated that there was statistical significant association between pre -test knowledge score of staff nurses with selected socio- demographic variables like age and working experience (p<0.05). Conclusion: Findings of thestudy has increased the level of knowledge among the nurses after the administration of Self- Instructional Module. Therefore, it is to be concluded that the present study participants benefited by Self Instructional Module(SIM).

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ON PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION AMONG THE ANTENATAL MOTHERS ATTENDING ANTENATAL OPD WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOPAN INFORMATION BOOKLET IN SELECTED HOSPITAL, GUWAHATI, ASSAM.

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-35
Author(s):  
Suzie Mandy Kharbyngar ◽  
Ruth Lalhmingthang
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
The Body ◽  
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Induced Hypertension ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Hypertension is one of the common disorders of pregnancy; it can impact the body in different ways and contributes signicantly to the maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The main aim of the study is to assess the knowledge on pregnancy induced hypertension with a view to develop an information booklet among the antenatal mothers attending antenatal OPD.A Non-Experimental, Descriptive design was adopted for the study. In the study, 150 antenatal mothers were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The tools used for the study were demographic variables, self-structured knowledge questionnaire and information booklet. The analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequency, percentage distribution and chi-square. The study reveal that 112(75%) have poor knowledge and 38(25%) of the antenatal mothers has good knowledge on pregnancy induced hypertension. There was a signicant association between the level of knowledge score on pregnancy induced hypertension with the selected demographic variables. By providing the information booklet, it will help the society to prevent any problem with pregnancy induced hypertension.

scholarly journals Are Probiotics and Prebiotics Safe for Use during Pregnancy and Lactation? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2382
Author(s):  
Hauna Sheyholislami ◽  
Kristin L. Connor
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
English Language ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Pregnancy And Lactation ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy ◽  
Synbiotic Supplementation

Probiotic and prebiotic products have shown potential health benefits, including for the prevention of adverse pregnancy outcomes. The incidence of adverse effects in pregnant people and their infants associated with probiotic/prebiotic/synbiotic intake, however, remains unclear. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the evidence on adverse effects of maternal probiotic, prebiotic, and/or synbiotic supplementation during pregnancy and lactation and interpret the findings to help inform clinical decision-making and care of this population. A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Scientific databases were searched using pre-determined terms, and risk of bias assessments were conducted to determine study quality. Inclusion criteria were English language studies, human studies, access to full-text, and probiotic/prebiotic/synbiotic supplementation to the mother and not the infant. In total, 11/100 eligible studies reported adverse effects and were eligible for inclusion in quantitative analysis, and data were visualised in a GOfER diagram. Probiotic and prebiotic products are safe for use during pregnancy and lactation. One study reported increased risk of vaginal discharge and changes in stool consistency (relative risk [95% CI]: 3.67 [1.04, 13.0]) when administering Lactobacillus rhamnosus and L. reuteri. Adverse effects associated with probiotic and prebiotic use do not pose any serious health concerns to mother or infant. Our findings and knowledge translation visualisations provide healthcare professionals and consumers with information to make evidence-informed decisions about the use of pre- and probiotics.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document