A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Substance Abuse in Adolescents among teachers in selected PU Colleges at Bangalore with a view to develop a Video

2021 ◽  
pp. 289-291
Author(s):  
Bindu Kumari ◽  
Nisha C.K ◽  
Manohari Manohari
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Critical Window ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Total Treatment ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Window Of Vulnerability

Introduction: Substance abuse is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences Substance abuse is the use of psychoactive substance that poses significant hazards to health and interferes with social, occupational, psychological or physical functioning1. The teenage years are a critical window of vulnerability to substance uses disorder; because the brain is still developing and malleable, adolescents are high risk group to avoid the temptations of experimenting with drugs3. A survey shows that of all alcohol 21%, cannabis 3%, and opium 0.1% users are below the age of 18years. Overall 0.4% and 4.6% of total treatment seekers in various states were children5. According to a survey conducted by the Karnataka State Temperance Board, Bangalore, in 2012, about 30% of school and college students in Bangalore are drug addicts. WHO estimates that by 2020, based on the current trends, worldwide can expect 10 million deaths per year1. Materials and methods: The research design selected for this study was descriptive design. The setting selected was PU Colleges in Bangalore. 40 PU College teachers were selected for the study using simple random sampling technique. A demographic proforma to collect the data and structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the knowledge was used. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The current study reveals that out of 40 subjects, 75% of teacher’s had average knowledge and 17.5% good knowledge; subjects had knowledge regarding prevention and management 70%, and meaning/concept 65%. The study revealed statistically that there is no significant association between the knowledge and demographic variables of age, sex, marital status, qualification, designation and there is significant association with source of knowledge. Conclusion: The study findings suggested that the knowledge of teachers regarding substance abuse in adolescents is average. Has an outcome substance abuse video was developed as an educating the teachers and adolescents.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 3426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasmita Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Knowledge

Background: Adolescence in girls has been recognized as a special period which signifies the transition from girlhood to womanhood. Menstruation is generally considered as unclean in the society. Isolation of the menstruating girls and restrictions being imposed on them in the family, have reinforced a negative attitude towards this phenomenon. And the issue of menstrual hygiene is inadequately acknowledged and has not received proper attention.Methods: Quantitative approach with descriptive cross-sectional design was used to assess the knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls. A structured knowledge questionnaire was developed focusing on menstrual hygiene. Validity was ensured in consultation with guides and experts in the field of nursing, medicine and statistics. Reliability of the tool was tested by test retest method and found to be highly reliable with a score of 0.80. The study was carried out in 2 schools of Dharan, Nepal. About 100 adolescent girls were selected by simple random sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect needed data on knowledge of adolescent girls. The data collected were tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: Maximum numbers 42 of the subjects were in the age group of 12 years, majority i.e. 81 of the subjects belonged to nuclear family, majority i.e. 39 of the subjects were in 7th standard, maximum of 72 subjects belonged to Hindu  religion, majority i.e.79 had family income below 5000, majority of the subjects 35 had their first menstruation at the age of 14, 35 subjects father were self-employed, 60 subjects had their mothers as government employee , majority of the respondents, 80 had previous knowledge on menstrual hygiene. Majority of the subjects 70% had average knowledge, 25% of them had poor knowledge and only 5% had good knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene. There was a significant association of knowledge adolescent girls with demographic variables such as age at first menstruation.Conclusions: Present study showed overall average knowledge of menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls. Formal as well as informal channels of communication need to be emphasized for the delivery of information on menstrual hygiene through organized community efforts. Institutions and organizations at community level should be strengthened for effective delivery of health and nutrition care services for overall better health of community beneficiaries.

A Study to assess the Knowledge on Lifestyle modification for Prevention of Hypertension among Adults in a selected Hospital at Kidangoor

2021 ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
Anupriya Thomas ◽  
Anvarasulthana A. R ◽  
Athira Ajayan ◽  
Libiya Abraham ◽  
Liyamol Benny ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Sample Characteristics ◽  
Prevention Of Hypertension

The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge on lifestyle modification for prevention of hypertension among adults in a selected hospital, Kidangoor, Kottayam. The sample consisted of 30 adults between the age group of 40-60 years selected by convenient sampling technique. The design used was descriptive design. Demographic data and structured knowledge questionnaire were used to assess the sample characteristics on life style modification on hypertension and its prevention. The data collected in the study was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The majority of the sample belonged to the age group of 40-45 years (26.66%) and 51-55 years (26.66%). Half of the sample had high school education. 16(53.33%) of them were unemployed. Majority 18(60%) of the sample had average knowledge on prevention of hypertension. 7(23.3%) of the sample had good knowledge and 5of them had poor knowledge on prevention of hypertension. The present study concluded that majority of the sample have average knowledge regarding prevention of hypertension. There is statistically significant association between level of knowledge score with selected demographic variables like age and religion.

A Study to assess the breast feeding self-efficacy among postnatal mothers at NRI General Hospital Guntur Dist., Andhra Pradesh.

2021 ◽  
pp. 389-394
Author(s):  
Kambham Jahnavi ◽  
Gomathi S.
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Child Survival ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Childhood Infections ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Structured Knowledge

Background: Breastfeeding is one of the most important determinants of child survival, birth spacing, and prevention of childhood infections. The importance of exclusive breastfeeding and the immunological and nutritional values of breast milk has been demonstrated. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach and non-experimental descriptive design was adopted. The study was conducted on 60 postnatal mothers admitted at NRI General Hospital using convenient sampling technique. Data were collected structured knowledge questionnaire and obtained data were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Regarding the breastfeeding self-efficacy among post-natal mothers, 23.3% mothers had low confidence, 33.3% mothers had moderate confidence, 43.3% mothers had high confidence. Conclusion: The findings revealed that the improve the breast feeding self-efficacy of postnatal Mother’s.

scholarly journals AN AWARENESS PROGRAM ON PREVENTION OF VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 086-089
Author(s):  
Pratibha Kamath ◽  
Maria Pais ◽  
Malathi G. Nayak ◽  
Clara Pramila D'souza
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Vaginal Candidiasis ◽  
Need For Treatment ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Awareness Program ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Awareness Programme

Abstract: Introduction: Vaginal candidiasis common problem among pregnant women. According to Jumbo G.T.A et al., during pregnancy women who did not know Candidiasis as a disease were 94.1% and 83.6% of the respondents felt there was no compelling need for treatment while 86.3% did not consider the disease of any serious clinical significance1. Objective: This study was conducted to find the effectiveness of an awareness programme on prevention of vaginal candidiasis among pregnant women in selected seven Rural Maternity Child Welfare centres (RMCW's) of Udupi district. Materials and Method: Evaluative survey approach was used to find the effectiveness of awareness program. The sampling technique used was non probability convenient sampling. Total of 142 pregnant women those who visited antenatal clinics of RMCW's were selected. One group pre-test – post-test design was used to assess the knowledge by administering a structured knowledge questionnaire, followed by awareness program. On seventh day post-test was conducted using same questionnaire to evaluate the knowledge of the subject. Result: Majority of the pregnant women (89.2%) had poor knowledge in pre-test whereas 95.8% of them acquired a good knowledge in post-test. Conclusion: Health professionals caring for pregnant women should find out about symptoms of vaginal candidiasis and they can give them knowledge and make aware, which may help them in improving their health by adopting preventive measures and help them to avoid the complications.

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 Menstrual hygiene: knowledge and practice among adolescent girls in orphanage

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3987
Author(s):  
Savita Kumari ◽  
Poonam Sheoran ◽  
Adiba Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Age Of Menarche

Background: In India menstruation is generally considered as unclean. Orphanage girls are vulnerable group in our society. The unfailing support and a constant check of orphan girls during menstruation are usually absent. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practices regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls residing in selected orphanages of Haryana.Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted on 150 adolescent girls residing in selected orphanages of Haryana. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the adolescent girls for study. The data was obtained by structured knowledge questionnaire and structured practice questionnaire.Results: SPSS version 20 was used for statistical analysis. The result of the study indicated that more than half of adolescent girls (62.7%) were in age group of 12-15 year. Half  (50.7%) of adolescent girls had age of menarche at 12 year. Only 16% adolescent girls had good knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene. 95.3% were using sanitary pad during menstruation.Conclusions: The present study concluded that adolescent girls had poor knowledge of menstruation and menstrual hygiene.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Health Education on Knowledge of Mothers of Under Five Children Regarding Management of Children Suffering from Pyrexia

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Prakash Naregal ◽  
Vaishali R. Mohite ◽  
Prabhuswami Hiremath ◽  
Mahesh Chendake ◽  
Rajashri B. Karale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Fever is a commonest medical problem in children for which mothers to seek immediate medical care and the parents experience "fever phobia". The study was aimed to assess the mothers' knowledge and effectiveness of health education on mother's knowledge on the management of children suffering from pyrexia. Data was collected from the mothers at pediatric ward, Krishna Hospital and Medical Research Center, Karad, Maharashtra, India. The study design was one group pre-test, post-test design. Forty mothers of children suffering from pyrexia were the samples selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. The pre-test was conducted on the 1<sup>st</sup> day by administering structured knowledge questionnaire and health education was delivered on management of children suffering from pyrexia. Post-test was conducted on the 7<sup>th</sup> day. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. Results show that 11.2 was the mean pre-test value and 20.8 was the mean post-test value. The paired t-test value was 11.097, (p&lt;0.0001) showing a significant gain in the mothers knowledge on management of children suffering from pyrexia. Chi-square test result shows that there was a significant association of knowledge scores of mothers with monthly family income ( χ<sup>2</sup> = 11.039, p&lt;0.05), source of health information ( χ<sup>2</sup> = 17.861, p&lt;0.05). The study concludes that the health education regarding management of children suffering from pyrexia was effective in improving the knowledge of mothers and thus health education interventions should be targeted to mothers to manage children suffering from pyrexia effectively.

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 Knowledge on Health Consequences of Early and Late Marriage among Students at Selected College, East Sikkim

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Arkierupaia Shadap ◽  
Thoibi Devi ◽  
Anjana Sharma ◽  
Anu Sapkota ◽  
Yamuna Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Health Consequence ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Opposite Sex ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Data Result

AbstractMarriage is the blending together of two lives, two personalities of the opposite sex for as long as two shall live in this world. It is the building law of God and protects the mankind. But early and late marriage may have an adverse health consequence. A study was conducted to assess the knowledge on health consequences of early and late marriage among students at selected college of Sikkim. Investigators adopted the quantitative approach using the descriptive survey research design through convenient sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire on health consequences of early and late marriage were developed and sent for validation to experts before collecting the data. Result shows that majority 84% and 49% has moderate knowledge, 12% and 47% has poor knowledge and 4% each has good knowledge on health consequences of early and late marriage respectively. The study reveals that there was no significant association of knowledge on health consequences of early and late marriage.

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