GFNPSS GLOBAL NURSING JOURNAL OF INDIA is dealing with all aspect of nursing (Medical –Surgical Nursing, child health nursing, midwifery, mental health nursing, community health nursing) & the journal will be published three times in a Year(Thrice in a Year). GFNPSS Global Nursing Journal of India Published By (Name of Publisher): Global Foundation for Nursing Profession & Social Services
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A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESSOF BREAST MASSAGING SESSIONS ON PREVENTION OF BREAST ENGORGEMENT AMONG PRIMIPARA MOTHERS ADMITTED IN SELECTED HOSPITALS OF DISTRICT MOHALI, PUNJAB.
Introduction : Breast massage is a technique which includes rolling, stroking and shaking the breast to increase blood circulation. It is the easiest, readily available and cheapest method. Breast massage helps in reducing engorgement which reduces the breast pain as well as blood congestion in the mother's breast. Material & Method : A Quasi-experimental post test only control group design was used. Eighty primipara postnatal mothers were selected by using convenient sampling technique from the Civil hospital phase VI, Mohali and Civil hospital, Kharar, Punjab. Result : The findings of the present study showed that breast massaging sessions were highly effective to prevent breast engorgement among primipara mothers. Conclusion :The present study concluded that breast massaging sessions were highly effective to prevent breast engorgement among primipara mothers. Breast massage is easy to practice, painless, soothing and can enhance comfort to mothers in the postnatal period. Hence, breast massage can easily be adopted as a preventive measure for breast engorgement.
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A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GARLIC SCENTED MUSTARD OIL FOOT MASSAGE ON FATIGUE AFTER CHILDBIRTH AMONG POSTNATAL MOTHERS IN SELECTED HOSPITALS OF DISTRICT MOHALI, PUNJAB.
Introduction :Pregnancy and childbirth are normal life events and involve mixed emotions, where the mother has a fear about childbirth process and also filled with happiness of having a baby. Fatigue diminishes mother's ability to concentrate on children and increases parenting stress which damages her daily functioning, communication with others and mother-infant relationships. Material & Method : A quantitative research approach with quasi-experimental non randomized control group research design was used. Study was conducted in selected hospitals of district Mohali, Punjab. 80 primiparous postnatal mothers were selected by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. Fatigue was assessed by using self-structured postnatal fatigue assessment scale and visual analogue fatigue scale. Result: The results according to self-structured postnatal fatigue assessment scale showed that in experimental group, majority of postnatal mothers (80%) had mild fatigue, 20% had moderate fatigue and none of them had either severe fatigue or no fatigue. According to visual analogue fatigue scale it showed that in the experimental group, majority of postnatal mothers (77.5%) had mild fatigue and 22.5% had moderate fatigue but none of them had either severe fatigue or no fatigue. Conclusion: The study concluded that foot massage with garlic scented mustered oil was found to be very effective in reducing fatigue after childbirth among postnatal mothers.
Garlic scented mustard oil foot massage, fatigue, childbirth, primparous mothers.
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION AND FACTORS AFFECTING PARTICIPATION IN SELECTED SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CHILDREARING AMONG FATHERS RESIDING IN SELECTED URBAN AREAS OF MOHALI, PUNJAB
Introduction : Role of parents in upbringing of children is crucial in forming a child's future. In the present generation of increasing nuclear families, father's role in child rearing becomes even more important in deciding the future of a child. Material & Method : A non-experimental descriptive design was used. Study was conducted in selected urban areas of Mohali Punjab. 150 fathers were selected by using Non-probability convenient sampling technique. Result: The finding of the present study showed thatout of the total subjects, 43% of fathers were having minimal level of participation while 41% were having partial level of participation Whereas, only 15% were having maximal level of participation in selected supportive activities related to childrearing. There were some factors which affected the level of participation. Conclusion: The overall findings of the study revealed that though most of the fathers had minimal level of participation in selected supportive activities related to childrearing. There were some factors which affected the level of participation.
TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON RISK FACTORS OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD) TO CREATE KNOWLEDGE AMONG ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES.
Introduction: Coronary artery disease continues to be a major health problem all over the world. It began its march in the United States in the early 1920s, in United Kingdom and in other parts of the Europe later. World Health Organization reported that cardiovascular diseases will be the largest cause of death and disability by 2020. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is common in people with diabetes mellitus. In the 1976-80 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey II, the prevalence of angina was higher in people with than in those without diabetes. The 1989 U. S. National Health Interview Study showed a higher prevalence of CAD in people with diabetes. Material and Methods : The method adopted for the present study was Quasi Experimental research design. this design was adopted to assess the knowledge gain regarding the risk factors of CAD of 60 adminstrative employees of selected college of tumkur district this approach would help yhe investigator to assess the effect of specific intervention that is information booklet on the variavle that is knowledge of adminstrative employees regarding CAD In selected college of Tumkur District. in this study sample were draw by using simple sampling method data was collected by using structured knowledge questionnaire. Result : The data themselves do not provide us with answer to our research question. Ordinarily the amount of data collected in a study is too expensive to be reliably described . in order to meaningfully answer the reasearch questions. the data must be processed and analysed systemetically. CONCLUSION : The following conclusions were drawn on the basis of the findings of the study are Most of the sample( experimental group-80%, control group-86. 7%) had moderate knowledge regarding riskf actors of CAD in the pre-test.Where as the mean percentage post-test scores and the modified gain scores in all areas were found to be high in experimental group only.
Assess, effectivness, information booklet, admistrative employees, Coronary artery disease, questionnaire.WHO,Coronary heart disease, cardiovasculer disease.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE PRACTICE BEFORE VEDIO-ASSISTED TEACHING REGARDING HABITS IN PREVENTION OF OBESITY AMONG STUDENTS STUDY IN SELECTED SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL OF JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN
Introduction: “The real solution to childhood obesity lies in changing our built environment. There is no other way to approach it.” (Dr.Goutham Rav) “Food is the most abused anxiety drug .exercise is the most underutilized antidepressant” Material & Methods: The study was conducted in the selected senior secondary schools of Jaipur, Rajasthan. One group pre-test post-test design judges the effect of the treatment by the difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. Two hundred forty students who met the inclusion criteria were selected as the sample for the present study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the samples for the study. Result: The findings of the present study reveals that highest percentage (90%) of students had average knowledge attitude practice regarding habits in prevention of obesity and others comes under poor (3.33%) in the pre-test and remaining students having good knowledge attitude practice (6.67%) about habits in prevention of obesity while in the post – test score highest percentage (60%) students had excellent knowledge attitude practice and remaining having good knowledge attitude practice with (40%). The total mean percentage of knowledge attitude practice scores of the pre-test was 48.22 with total mean +_SD of 14.466+_8.3942. Conclusion: In pre-test no. of students in poor knowledge attitude practice category were 3.33%.In pre-test no. of students having average knowledge attitude practice were 90%In pre-test no. of students having good knowledge attitude practice were 6.67%.In pre-test no. of students having excellent knowledge attitude practice were 0%, while in posttest it increased by 60%.
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF TEST ANXIETY REGARDING COPING MEASURES FOR EXAMINATION AMONG STUDENTS OF GOVT. SR. SEC. SCHOOL HISAR, HARYANA
Background and aim:Test anxiety represents a considerable personal burden due to its interfering nature and is associated with a range of deleterious life trajectories, encompassing school difficulties and health consequences. The descriptive study to assess the level of test anxiety regarding coping measures for examination among students of govt. sr. sec. school Hisar.The aim of the present research was to assess the level of test anxiety regarding coping measures for the examination among students of govt. sr. sec. school Hisar, Haryana. Materials and Methods:This Quantitative study was used in which included 60 students of govt. sr.sec. school of Hisar selected by Non-probability convenient sampling technique.The data were collected by using Nist and Diehl developed a short questionnaire and data Analyzed and interpreted by using chi-square and inferential statistics. Results: In the end of the study result was founda little less than one half of the total samples 29 (48.33 %) were having no test Anxiety, Healthy Test Anxiety and Very little samples were belongs to unhealthy test anxiety 2 (03.34 %). The association between test anxiety and selected demographic the null hypothesis can be stated as follows. Conclusion: The study shown that the anxiety test and demographic variables no association between them.
A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVNESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PREVENTION OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONG ADOLOSCENT GIRLS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS OF KAKIRA DISTRICT. CHAMBA H.P.
Abstract: A study to determine the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding preventing of Urinary Tract Infection among adolescent girls of selected school of Kakira District Chamba Himachal Pradesh The aim of the study are to assess the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding Urinary Tract Infection, to find out association between knowledge of adolescent girls with demographic variables, to find out the effectiveness of Planned teaching Programme regarding Urinary Tract Infection. The per – experimental research design & non – probability convenient sampling technique was used to select 30 sample of adolescents within the age group of 14 – 19 years & above girls from selected school of Kakira District Chamba Himachal Pradesh. The results of the present study shows that majority of subjects 73.3% had no previous knowledge about Urinary Tract Infection and only 26.6% of subjects had knowledge regarding Urinary Tract Infection. No significant association was found between level of knowledge with the demographic variables except residence, educational status and sources of knowledge.
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING FAMILY PLANNING METHODS AMONG POSTNATAL MOTHERS AT SELECTED HOSPITAL, ALWAR
Introduction: “Pregnancy is by choice, not by chance” –WHO Reproductive health is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all stages of life. Reproductive health implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so. Method & Material: A quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The research tool developed to collect the data was self structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge and attitude of post natal mothers regarding family planning methods. This study was conducted at zanana hospital, Alwar. The present study was conducted among 60 postnatal mothers zanana hospital,Alwar. Result: The knowledge of postnatal mothers regarding family planning methods found inadequate and there was no relation between knowledge and attitude of postnatal mothers regarding family planning methods. Conclusion : The mean of knowledge is 15 whereas mean of attitude is 56.5. The mean percentage of knowledge is 25% whereas mean percentage of attitude is 94.16%. The SD of knowledge is 15 whereas SD of attitude is 56.5. The co relation between knowledge and attitude is -0.122. It means that there are some relationships and if knowledge is poor or good then it is not necessary that the attitude is also poor or good
Postnatal mothers, family planning method, side effect of family planning method, time of insertion of family planning methods, Zanana hospital,Alwar.
PUBLICATION & UTILIZATION OF NURSING RESEARCH
Research publishing describes the subfield of publishing which distributes academic research and scholarship. Most of research work is published in journal article, book or thesis form. Most scientific and scholarly journals, and many academic and scholarly books, though not all, are based on some form of peer review or editorial refereeing to qualify texts for publication. Peer review quality and selectivity standards vary greatly from journal to journal, publisher to publisher, and field to field. Keyword : Publication, Utilization, Nursing, Research
Digital Transformation in Community Health Nursing: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions
Over the past few years, organizations in the healthcare industry and beyond have been affected by digital transformation, and this trend shows no indications of abating. Up until recently, the NHS placed a lot of emphasis on acute services; however, this emphasis is gradually changing to community services, with NHSx designating Sussex Community Foundation Trust (SCFT) as the first community Digital Aspirant Trust. This article defines digital transformation and uses SCFT’s experiences to show how community nurses might benefit from it. It takes into account what the future of digital transformation might entail and how medical professionals can contribute to keeping patients at the center of any change.
Digital Transformation; Community Health Nursing; Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions
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A Comprehensive Review of the Lifelong Health Implications of Obstetric Complications and Preventive Strategies
The majority of pregnancy-related health issues seem to go away during delivery or soon after. Preterm labor, placental abruption, pre-eclampsia, and gestational diabetes are common examples. It is recognized that women who experience these kinds of problems are more likely to experience similar problems during subsequent pregnancies. These women are more likely to experience long-term health issues, as has lately come to light. In order to meet the metabolic needs of the feto-placental unit, the mother’s physiology changes significantly throughout pregnancy. Maladaptive physiological reactions may arise in pregnancy difficulties, which could have an effect on the mother’s and the fetus’s health. Furthermore, some maternal alterations could continue after giving birth. Pre-eclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetic mellitus (GDM) typically go away after giving birth, but there is mounting evidence that both illnesses raise a woman’s lifetime risk of cardiometabolic disease. The purpose of this review was to examine putative underlying processes based on animal and small-scale human investigations, summarize epidemiological evidence relating PE and GDM to future maternal cardiometabolic diseases, and evaluate implications for future research and postpartum therapeutic management.
Obstetric complications; Pregnancy; Long-term health; Cardiovascular disease; Gestational diabetes; Preventive strategies; Postpartum care.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Hypertension among Nursing Students in a Selected Nursing College
Introduction: These days, hypertension is regarded as one of the leading causes of death and serious consequences worldwide. It typically runs in families and is characterized by a chronic process. The new scientific field of gene therapy offers a targeted method for addressing the genetic causes of hypertension. But nursing students don’t fully understand or acknowledge these cutting-edge methods. Methodology: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted. Eighty nursing students who were chosen using a suitable sample technique participated in the study. Prior to and during the instructional program, knowledge was evaluated using a standardized knowledge questionnaire. Results: The majority of pupils had minimal to intermediate knowledge, according to the pre-test findings. Knowledge scores significantly improved following the organized instruction program, according to post-test results. At p < 0.05, the computed “t” value was statistically significant. Conclusion: The structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge regarding hypertension among nursing students.
Hypertension, Structured Teaching Programme, Knowledge, Nursing Students, Effectiveness
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of an Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Myocardial Infarction Among Nursing Officers Working in New Medical College Hospital, Kota (Raj)
Introduction: The global study of myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, in 2025 is marked by an increase in early cases, especially in younger people, as well as a persistent emphasis on established risk factors and the effects of new risk factors like autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation. With a goal of reaching 50% of eligible people, WHO continues to promote secondary prevention through medication therapy and counseling. Methodology: A descriptive research approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted to assess the effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding myocardial infarction among Nursing Officers working in New Medical College Hospital, Kota (Rajasthan). A total of 60 Nursing Officers were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of demographic variables and a 30-item knowledge questionnaire related to myocardial infarction. The information booklet was administered after the pre-test, followed by a post-test to evaluate the change in knowledge level. Results: The average pre-test score (14.85; 49.49%) showed that nursing officers had insufficient prior knowledge of myocardial infarction. The mean score rose to 24.10 (80.35%) following the instructional booklet, with 70% achieving adequate knowledge and none remaining inadequate. The largest gain in MI management and the considerable t value (19.89) attested to the educational booklet’s efficacy. Conclusion: According to pre-test results, the majority of respondents (73.33%) did not know enough about myocardial infarction. 70% of participants had sufficient knowledge following the educational booklet, and their mean scores significantly increased from 14.85 to 24.10 (t = 19.89). The findings support the educational booklet’s efficacy in raising nursing officers’ level of knowledge.
Effectiveness; Information booklet; knowledge; Myocardial Infarction Nursing Officers
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Management Education on Quality of Life Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in Selected Hospitals
Programs for disease-specific education have shown better results, despite the fact that people tend to forget knowledge fast or memorize it incorrectly. In an effort to reinforce patient education, the teach-back method was developed. There hasn’t yet been a systematic review of the data on the efficacy of health education using the teach-back method in better treatment. Methodology: One-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design. A six-week SME intervention (education sessions, handbook, and follow-up reinforcement) was given to fifty CKD patients (stages 3–5, not on dialysis or maintenance dialysis as per inclusion). A validated CKD-specific QoL scale (score range 0–100, higher indicating better QoL) was used to measure QoL both before and four weeks after the intervention. Pre and post scores were compared using a paired t-test with a significance level of p <0.05. The study was conducted at Nalamm Hospital on First Cross Street in M.K.B. Nagar, Chennai. Results: Mean pre-intervention QoL = 56.40 (SD = 8.20). Mean post-intervention QoL = 68.90 (SD = 7.10). Mean difference = 12.50 (SD of differences = 6.00). Paired t(49) = 14.73, p < 0.001. Cohen’s d = 2.08 (very large effect). Improvements were observed across physical, social and psychological subdomains. Conclusion: Patients with CKD experienced a statistically significant and clinically relevant increase in their quality of life as a result of the SME program. It is advised to incorporate SME into regular CKD care.
Chronic Kidney Disease, self-management education, quality of life, intervention study, patient education
An Analytical Study on the Emerging Scope and Awareness of Forensic Nursing among Nursing Colleges in India
Introduction: Around the world, nurses provide medical care in jails. Custodial health nurses (CHNs) use specialized nursing skills and knowledge to perform vital tasks while working under security constraints in settings not intended for nursing care. Prisoners must have access to these nurses due to the sharp rise in their age, illness, and infirmity. Methodology: Three Indian nursing schools, including Saint Florence College, Jeevan Shree College of Nursing and College of Nursing, RDASMC, Ayodhya, participated in a cross-sectional analytical study. About 300 participants (faculty and students) were given a structured, pre-tested questionnaire with knowledge scores ranging from 0 to 20 and scales for attitude and perceived scope. Chi-square tests, t-tests, and descriptive statistics were used to examine the data; significance was established at p <0.05. Results: Mean knowledge score was 12.8 ± 3.6. Awareness levels: poor 30%, moderate 40%, good 30%. Significant associations were found between awareness level and years of experience (≤5 vs >5 years; χ² = 40.74, df = 2, p <0.001) and between awareness and college type (private vs government; χ² = 19.58, df = 2, p = 5.6×10⁻⁵). Only 28% reported any formal training in forensic nursing; 18% reported clinical forensic exposure at their institution. Conclusions: There are significant gaps in formal training and practical exposure, and forensic nursing awareness and perceived scope are moderate in the studied Indian nursing colleges. It is advised to incorporate forensic nursing courses into faculty development programs and undergraduate and graduate curricula.
Advances in Postoperative Pain Management: A Nursing Perspective
An essential component of PACU nurses’ everyday work is pain management. Many people still endure moderate to severe pain despite improved knowledge of pain and sophisticated pain treatment techniques. This article examines the variables that affect nurses’ ability to manage pain. These factors include the challenges of assessing pain as well as the traits and training of the nurse. A summary of common misconceptions, their clarifications, and their practical ramifications is provided. There are recommendations for further education, such as raising nurses’ awareness of pain management, broadening their knowledge base, and looking at individual characteristics and ingrained views.
Postoperative pain, Pain management, Nursing role, Multimodal analgesia, Non-pharmacological interventions
Digital Mental Health Interventions: Current Evidence and Future Directions
Large language models, virtual reality, smartphone apps, and generative artificial intelligence are all part of the growing field of digital mental health, which is moving beyond traditional telehealth. Emerging solutions based on co-design, rigorous evaluation, and implementation science offer promising paths forward, even while industrial setbacks and methodological criticisms have brought attention to evidence gaps and difficulties in scaling these technologies.1 Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) have emerged as innovative tools to address growing mental health needs across diverse populations. These include mobile applications, telepsychiatry, web-based therapy programs, artificial intelligence–based tools, chatbots, and virtual reality therapy. This review summarizes current evidence on the effectiveness of DMHIs, explores their strengths and challenges, and highlights future directions for research and practice, with a special focus on implications for nursing and community mental health.
Digital; Mental Health; Interventions; Evidence
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Baby Bottle Syndrome among B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year Students and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year Students in Selected Nursing Colleges of District Faridkot, Punjab
Introduction: One of the most common dental disorders that may harm an infant or young child’s teeth is Baby Bottle Syndrome. The top front teeth, which have such an impact on your child’s smile, are the most at risk of decay, but the Baby Bottle Syndrome puts other teeth at risk as well. It is mostly brought on by a child’s teeth being exposed to sugary drinks for extended periods of time during meals and snacks. Sweetened liquids, such as milk, formula, fruit juice, and the like An early childhood caries (ECC) and Baby Bottle Tooth Decay condition that affects infants and toddlers. This illness has a large and country-wide incidence rate, according to social status, ethnicity, and eating habits. Although it is only 1 to 12% in economically advanced countries, it may reach up to 70% in underdeveloped countries, making it critical for children to have a thorough understanding of the Baby Bottle Syndrome in order to avoid any issues or complications that may arise as a result. Aim of the Study: The Aim of The Study is “to assess the Knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year students and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year students regarding Baby Bottle Syndrome Using Self-Instructional Module.” Material & Methods: A pre-experimental study design with one group pre-test and post-test was adopted. 200 B.Sc. Nursing 3rd year students and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year students from Nursing colleges in the district of Faridkot, Punjab, were chosen using the purposive sampling technique, after administering the self-instructional module on Baby Bottle Syndrome. On the seventh day, a post-test was administered to measure the knowledge of the students. “J.W. Kenny’s System Open System Model was used as a conceptual framework for the study.” Results: This result revealed that there is a significant improvement in the knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year students and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year students regarding Baby Bottle Syndrome Using Self-Instructional Module. When compared to the pre-test mean i.e., 12.23 ± 3.221, the post-test mean was 18.01 ± 2.818. and Mean difference was (5.785). After applied the paired t test; results showed that t199=24.985, p=0.001 which is very significant at the 0.01 level of significance. As a result, the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of the alternative. The research found that “Self-Instructional Module on Baby Bottle Syndrome (BBS) may help nursing students better understand the condition.” Conclusion: The “Baby Bottle Syndrome Self-Instructional Module is beneficial in enhancing the Baby Bottle Syndrome knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year students.”
“Baby Bottle Syndrome, Early Childhood Caries, Baby Bottle Tooth decay, Self-Instructional Module, Effectiveness, Knowledge, B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year students, Post Basic Nursing 1st Year students.”
Research is a carefully planned, systematic, and organized process aimed at finding solutions to unanswered questions. The researcher must always consider fundamental ethical principles such as beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and respect for persons. All research studies involving human participants must obtain Informed consent. The informed consent must have four essentials: relevant information about the research study, competence of the participants, understanding of the study, and voluntariness for participation. Informed consent can be waived in situations of minimal risk and impracticability of obtaining consent. Re-consent should be taken following revisions or modifications of study procedures. Special groups, the community and vulnerable populations must be carefully contacted and included in the study. Thus, Informed consent is not only a legal requirement but also a vital pillar of ethical practice in research.
Informed consent ,Re consent ,Consent process,Research ethics
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE REGARDING EFFECTS OF ELECTRONIC GADGETS ON BEHAVIOUR AMONG SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN SELECTED SCHOOL AT JAIPUR RAJASTHAN.
Introduction: Health is an essential factor for a happy contended life. If children are healthy then future generation will be healthy resulting in healthy nation. Health care of the under five children can contribute to the overall health status of the country. Methods & Material: A quantitative approach was used for the present study. Research design with One group pre test post test research design which belongs to quasi-experimental design was used to assess the knowledge of school age children.The study was conducted at Tagore Public School Jaipur. The present study was conducted among 300 school going children at Tagore Public School Jaipur. Result: The mean of post test knowledge score is significantly higher than the mean of pre test knowledge score (at p< 0.05 level) and there was no significant association between post test knowledge score with their selected demographic variables as the analysis showed that the chi-square calculated value was less than the chi-square table value except class of child Conclusion: The study findings showed that none of school age children had adequate knowledge on effects of electronic gadgets on behaviour. Although they had gained knowledge in all areas of affects of electronic gadgets, there is still much more possibility for improving their knowledge, especially in the area of common effects of electronic gadgets, management of ill effects of gadgets on children.
Electronic Gadgets, Behaviour, School age children, School.
A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD BANKING AMONG STAFF NURSES AT SELECTED HOSPITALS IN HISAR, HARYANA
Introduction: Umbilical cord blood is a rich source of hematopoietic stem cells, and worldwide it is represented as precious alternative for stem cell transplantation, compared with bone marrow and peripheral blood progenitor cell, because of the decreased graft versus host disease. Material & Methods : To achieve the objective of the study an evaluative approach was adopted. The research design adopted for the study is quasi-experimental (pre-test – post-test control group design). The study sample consisted of 30 (Experimental group) and 30 (Control group) staff nurses working in Bock A & Block B of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha, District Hisar. In this study, non-probability convenient sampling technique was adopted to select the sample. Results : The findings of the present study revealed that majority of the subjects in experimental group (50%) and control group (50%) had poor knowledge of umbilical cord blood banking and experimental (63.3%) and control group (66.7%) had favourable attitude towards umbilical cord blood banking. There was a significant difference in the mean difference of pretest and posttest scores of knowledge among experimental and control group (t98 = 30.15, P < 0.001) and also there was a significant difference in the mean difference of pretest and posttest scores of attitude among experimental and control group (t98 = 16.17, P < 0.001). Conclusion : The nurses should be aware on the cord blood banking, so that they will be able to provide accurate and relevant information's for the antenatal mothers and family members who will be coming for regular antenatal check-up.
Effectiveness, Video assisted teaching programme, Umbilical cord blood banking, Knowledge, Attitude and Staff nurses.
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON ILL EFFECTS OF CELL PHONES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SELECTED URBAN COMMUNITY OF JAIPUR WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION BOOKLET ON PREVENTION OF ILL EFFECTS OF CELL PHONES
Introduction: Cell phones are a vast improvement over the telecommunications technology of the past, and are daily becoming a fixture of modern life cell phones have become a necessity for many people throughout the world. The ability to keep in touch with family, business associates, and access to email are only a few of the reasons for the increasing importance of cell phones. The aim of study was to assess the level of knowledge on ill effects of cell phones among adolescents. To find out the association between knowledge of adolescents regarding ill effects of cell phones and selected demographical variables such as age, gender, education use and source of information regarding ill effects of cell phone. To develop and distribute an information booklet regarding prevention of ill effects of cell phones among adolescents. Methods: Non experimental descriptive survey design, a descriptive survey approach was used to find out the knowledge of ill effects of cell phones among adolescents. A descriptive survey approach was used for the study. The sample consisting of 100 adolescents. They were chosen by non probability convenient sampling technique. The study was conducted at urban community of Jaipur. The data was collected after the distribution of Information Booklet (IB)by a structured questionnaire. Results: The finding show that majority of subjects were in the age group of adolescents 50(50%) were belongs to 17-19 years, 32(32%) were in the age group of 14-19 years, and 18(18%) of the subjects were belongs to 10-13 years. Gender wise distribution of the subjects showed that majority 60 (60%) were male and 40 (40%) were female. In relation to the education majority of the subjects 56(56%) were from Secondary and above, 14(14%) were from primary and middle school and 30(30%) were Secondary school. Majority 66(66%) adolescents got information through mass media, 6 (6%) were got information through friends, 0(0%) were got information through other sources &about 18 (28%) did not get any information on ill effects of cell phones and none of the samples got any information from health professionals. the level of knowledge of adolescent, nearly half of the adolescents 48 (48%) had average knowledge, around 46 (46%) had poor knowledge, and only 6 (6%) had good knowledge regarding the ill effect of cell phone. None of them had very good knowledge. Area wise mean score percentage on knowledge of adolescents regarding ill effects of cell phone reveals that highest mean percentage (55.20%) was found in the area of knowledge regarding “basic concepts of cell phones” with mean± SD of 2.76±0.77. The mean percentage of knowledge score in the area of “effects of cell phones” was 35.50 % with mean±SD of 4.26±2.60. In the area of “precautions for cell phone usage” the mean percentage was 39.50 with an area wise mean ± SD of 3.16±1.82. Analysis revealed that out of 25 maximum attainable score the total mean percentage 40.72% mean ± SD of 10.18 ± 4.40.That the chi square values of demographic variables like age, education and source of information regarding ill effects of cell phones were significant at 0.05 level of significance. Thus it is concluded that there was significant association between knowledge score and the selected demographic variable such as age, education and source of information regarding ill effects of cell phones. Conclusion: The study revealed that the Information Booklet was found to be an effective strategy for providing information on prevention of ill effects of cell phones for improving the knowledge of adolescents.
Ill effects of cell phones, Adolescents, Prevention, Information Booklet.
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN UTILIZATION OF NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM (NRP) & PROFESSIONAL PROFILE OF NURSES
Introduction: The child age and newborn death rate lower down substantially in the last 10 years. Still if we see the death rate of new born is at top. We are losing roughly three out of two newborns every year in first four week of their life therefore, initial time in newborns transition very crucial in survival of newborns specially those who are birth asphyxiated. Materials & methods: This is cross-sectional study used Quantitative research approach, to identify the utilization and association between Personal profile of nurses & Utilization of the NRP Training Programme. Non-experimental cross – sectional research and Exploratory survey design was used where entire tool was made in Google form and send to participants mail id. study was conducted in different national healthcare establishments. The population under this study are registered nurses working in selected healthcare establishments. samples are Staff Nurses working in different Health establishments. Sample size was 278 nurses was taken from a Actual population, 300 nurses was Selected and administrated the tool and 1000 nurses was a Target population. Purposive Sampling technique was used. Tool contains Part 1 for Questionnaire for Sociodemographic assessment. Part 2 for Structured Questionnaire Utilization of NRP training Programme. The reliability of a tool was conducted for the degree of steadiness with which it measures the qualities it is supposed to quantify, Cronbach alpha (r = 0.91), split half correlation (0.90), Spearman-brown prophecy (0.94), Mean for test (81.7) & SD for test is 18.83. Pretesting was done 30 samples to establish the clearness of items, considerate of the linguistic and period required to ample the item. Pilot testing was conducted on nurses of different health establishments on for 30 participants. Administrative permission was obtained from NRP President Main study collected on 278 samples Proceeds for Data Analysis (Descriptive & Inferential) as per objectives. Results: There are52.68%NRP training skills Utilized by Nurses. Intensity of Utilized skills of NRP training Programme is seen at Good, moderate and poor level. 59% Participant’s Received & utilized an Opportunities of NRP skills. Reasons of non-utilization of skills of NRP training Programme is communicated. Participants also shown they are interested in renewal & Utilization of NRP Course and Participants responses that they are interested Stepping towards NRP course renewal. Conclusion: The study concluded with finding Association between utilization with selected Socio-demographic (Professional profile) where Participants trained in, Working health establishment of nurse, Clinical & Teaching experience of nurses andparticipants work exposure to related work area before & after training are came associated with the utilization NRP skills.
Utilization, Professional profile, Nurses, Health care establishment.
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELF –INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES AMONG 3rd YEAR B.Sc. NURSING STUDENTS OF A SELECTED COLLEGE OF NURSING JAIPUR , RAJASTHAN.
Introduction: A psychiatric emergency is an acute disturbance of behavior, thought or mood of a patient which if untreated may lead to harm, either to the individual or to others in the environment. Professionals, working in psychiatric emergency services setting are usually under a high risk of violence due to mental state of their patients. So through adequate knowledge regarding management of psychiatric emergencies are needed for proper care and services. Material and Methods; A pre experimental one group pre test-post test design was used for the study. The sample consisted of 48 subjects selected by convenient sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data. After the pre test a SIM was administered to the subjects and on the seventh day post test was conducted with the same knowledge questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results; The mean post test knowledge scores obtained by subjects -28.22 was higher than mean pre test score- 15.55. Paired' t' test was done to find out the significant difference between Mean pre test and mean post test knowledge score was found highly significant .The calculated 't' value is (20.33) is higher than the table value (t =1.96). It indicated high significance. The finding shows that SIM was highly effective in improving the 47 knowledge of students (p<0.001).There was no significant association between student nurses knowledge regarding management of psychiatric emergencies and selected socio-demographic variables at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion; Findings of the study showed that the knowledge scores of student nurses were very poor before the introduction the SIM. Hence SIM was an effective strategy for providing information and to improve knowledge of student nurses.
Knowledge; effectiveness, self -instructional modules, psychiatric emergencies
“A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE OF ANTENATAL CARE AMONG THE PREGNANT WOMEN SELECTED AREA IN HISAR (HARYANA)”
Introduction: Pregnancy and child birth are common and highly important aspects of women's life. Antenatal care is a process in which systematic assessment and follow-up of pregnant women that includes education, counselling, screening, and treatment to assure the best possible health of the mother and foetus. Aim: The aim of study was assess the knowledge regarding antenatal care of the pregnant women selected area in Hisar (Haryana). Materials and Methods:Descriptive research design used for this study and quantitative evaluative research approach. The sample were for this study 50 pregnant women and data were collected by (structured knowledge questionnaire) selected Non – Probability sampling method and analysed by using descriptive statistics (mean, SD) and inferential statistics ( paired 't' test, and chi-square test). Result: The sample 28(46.00%)had moderate knowledge level and Equal sample 11 (22.00%) had inadequate and adequate knowledge level. Conclusion: The association found between antenatal knowledge and demographic variables (parity, previous knowledge and source of information) andother demographic variables had not associated.
Assess descriptive, knowledge, antenatal care, and pregnant women.
WORLD TUBERCULOSIS DAY-“LET'S STOP TRANSMISSION, WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME”
Introduction: Research publishing describes the subfield of publishing which distributes academic research and scholarship. Most of research work is published in journal article, book or thesis form. Most scientific and scholarly journals, and many academic and scholarly books, though not all, are based on some form of peer review or editorial refereeing to qualify texts for publication. Peer review quality and selectivity standards vary greatly from journal to journal, publisher to publisher, and field to field.
Publication, Utilization, Nursing, Research.
“AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF A TARGETED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME ON SKILLED REGARDING CARE OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT NEONATES AMONG NURSING STAFF WORKING IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT BIJNOR, U.P.”
Low birth weight neonates (LBWN) are infants born weighing less than 2,500 grams, irrespective of gestational age. This condition is a significant public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where its prevalence is the highest. LBWN are at increased risk for various health complications, including respiratory distress, infections, feeding difficulties, and long-term developmental delays, all of which contribute to elevated neonatal morbidity and mortality rates globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 15-20% of all births worldwide are classified as low birth weight, which accounts for more than 20 million infants each year. LBWN are a major focus in neonatal care due to their increased vulnerability to early mortality, poor growth, and the potential for long-term disabilities. Low birth weight (LBW) neonates are highly vulnerable, requiring specialized care from nursing staff with specific skills. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a targeted educational programme on improving the practical skills of nursing staff in caring for LBW neonates at a government & pandit chandrakant atray memorial multispeciality hospitals in Bijnor , Uttar Pradesh. Methodology : A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test design was used, involving 300 nursing staff members selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess baseline practices before and after the intervention. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-tests, were used to analyze the data and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme. Results: The study showed a significant improvement in practice after the intervention. The mean pre-test practice score was 13.46 (53.84%), which increased to 20.95 (83.80%) in the post-test, with a mean improvement of 7.49 (29.96%). The paired t-test value of 44.80 confirmed the statistical significance of the improvement. Educational level and years of experience were significantly associated with pre-test practice scores, with more experienced and higher-educated nurses demonstrating better initial practice levels. Conclusion: The targeted educational programme effectively enhanced the practical skills of nursing staff in caring for LBW neonates. The study highlights the importance of ongoing, structured training to maintain and further improve neonatal care quality. Continuous education and refresher programmes are essential for ensuring that nurses remain competent in LBW neonate care. Further research is recommended to examine the long-term effects of such training on clinical outcomes and skill retention.
A Comparative Study to Assess Occupational Stress Level Among Male and Female Class 4th Employees of Selected Hospital at Alwar
Introduction : The word "stress" comes from the Latin "stringers," which means "to bind tight," and it's closely linked to feeling distressed or overwhelmed. Stress happens when there's an imbalance between what's expected of us and our ability to handle it. It affects both our bodies and minds and can vary depending on how we see things. Methodology : Research approach used in this study was exploratory research approach. In this study comparative research design is used. In this study quota sampling technique was used to select the samples. In this study, sample comprised of 80 male and female Class 4th employees working at Govt. Hospital, Alwar. (40 ward boys and 40-Ayah Bai).This study was conducted at Govt. Hospital, Alwar. In this study population consist of male and female class 4th employees of Govt. Hospital, Alwar. (All ward boys and Ayah Bai). In this study, the sample comprised of all male and female class 4th employees working at Govt. Hospital, Alwar. Results : most of the class 4th employees experienced moderate levels of job-related stress, with 88.75% falling into this category. A small percentage, 6.25%, had severe stress, while 5% had mild stress. Out of the 80 class 4th employees examined, 71 had moderate stress, 4 had mild stress, and 5 had severe stress. Conclusions : There was significant association between occupational stress and educational status. Low educational attainment was a significant risk factor for occupational stress.
A Correlational Study on Father's Involvement in Child Rearing During Infancy Period and Well-Being Among Mothers Residing in Selected Areas of Derabassi, District Mohali Punjab
Introduction : Child rearing is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the aspects of raising a child aside from the biological relationship. Methodology : The research design used was Non-Experimental Correlational Research Design. The total sample was 80 mothers of infant, which are selected by purposive sampling technique. The tool selected for present study was divided into three sections: i.e Demographic variables, three-point rating scale and likert scale to assess father's involvement in child rearing during infancy period. The tool was validated by 10 nursing experts for establishing the content validity the internal consistency of the tool was assessed by the value of r , that was calculated using Karl Pearson correlation coefficient formula. Reliability of the tool rating scale and likert scale was found to be r =0.8 in each, which indicated that the tool are highly reliable. Results : The major analysis revealed that Majority of the fathers, 68% were moderately involved in child rearing during infancy period. Majority, 70% of the respondents had average level of well-being due to father's involvement in child rearing during infancy period. Well-being of mothers was more in the areas of emotional (66.74%) and physical (66.38%). There was fairly positive correlation (r= 0.77) between fathers' involvement in child rearing during infancy period and well-being of mothers. Significant association was found between father's involvement in child rearing during infancy period among mothers and demographic variables age (F=3.044), type of family (t=3.381) and number of children (F=4.29) at p ? 0.05 level. Conclusions : There was fairly positive correlation between father's involvement in child rearing during infancy period and well-being among mothers. Significant association was found between father's involvement in child rearing during infancy period and demographic variables age, type of family and number of children.
Correlational Study, Child rearing, Infancy
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module (SIM) On Promotion of Mental Health of Adolescents among High School Teachers in Selected Schools at Jaipur
Introduction : Promotion of mental health is an important part of psychiatric care. The mere absence of mental illness does not mean that one has positive mental health or high quality of life. Various environmental changes may promote mental health, including changes in economic, work, housing or family situations.1 Methodology : An evaluative approach was considered appropriate for the present study. The research design used for the present study is pre-experimental; single group pre-test post-test design. It includes manipulation, no randomization and no control group. The study was conducted in selected High schools in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The target population of the present study includes all the High school teachers those who are working in High schools of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The sample and sample size used for this study was 60 High school teachers of selected High school of Jaipur. The investigator had utilized probability sampling technique in which simple random sampling technique had been used for the selection of the subjects by lottery method. Results : Shows the comparison of pretest and post-test mean knowledge score. Considering mental health and its promotion aspects, in pre-test, teachers are having 3.63 score where as in post-test they are having 6.75 score, so the difference is 3.12 this difference between pretest and post-test is large and it is statistically significant. Considering mental illness and its prevention aspects, in pre-test, teachers are having score where as in post-test they are having 8.97score, so the difference is 4.28. This difference between pretest and post-test is large and it is statistically significant. Considering management of mental illness aspects, in pretest, teachers are having 4.30 score where as in posttest they are having 8.80 score, so the difference is 4.50. This difference between pre-test and post-test is large and it is statistically significant. Conclusions : The findings of the study reveals that a significant increase in the Knowledge of High school teachers in post-test, out of the several demographic variable Age, Experience and previous information on psychological problems of children were significantly associated with the Knowledge gain scores regarding Promotion of mental health of adolescents.
Evaluate; Effectiveness; Self Instructional Module; Promotion; Mental Health