Chamarajanagar District Research Articles

Performance of Multicut Fodder Sorghum Under Rainfed Conditions of Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka

ICAR-KVK, Chamarajanagar has conducted 170 (17 ha) demonstrations on multicut fodder sorghum during 2016-17, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 in 8 villages. The critical inputs were identifi ed in existing production technology through farmers meeting and group discussions with the farmers. The study revealed that the demonstrated technology recorded signifi cantly a mean yield of 28.14 t/ha which was 133.14 % higher than farmers’ practice (12.07 t/ha). The palatability was also signifi cantly higher with CoFs-29 (92.8 %) as compared to local variety (80.5 %) and similar trend was followed with respect to number of cuttings. Average extension gap, technology gap and technology index were found 16.07 t/ha, 7.86 t/ha and 21.83% respectively. Higher mean gross and net returns and Benefi t: Cost ratio of Rs. 46435/ha, Rs.31489/ha and 3.11 was obtained with multicut fodder sorghum in comparison to farmers’ variety (Rs.19924/ha, Rs.7778/ha and 1.64). Therefore, there is a need to disseminate the improved technologies among the farmers with eff ective extension methods like training and demonstrations. The farmers should be encouraged to grow multicut fodder sorghum varieties under rainfed conditions to get higher green fodder yield and to realize higher returns.

Health Status of Elderly people at selected old age homes in Chamarajanagar District

Each older person is a unique individual and his or her own values, needs, ways of living and perspectives on life. The only factor common to all older people is an accumulation of a variety of different life experiences over a greater period of time than those of younger people. Health status is an important factor that decides the quality of life of an individual. Thus, the researcher felt the need to conduct the study on health status of elderly people.1 A non-experimental descriptive design was adopted to accomplish the objectives of the study. A sample of 500 elderly people was selected by using convenient sampling technique. The standardized RAND 36 item health survey scale to assess health status of the elderly people. Findings of the study found that the majority of elderly people 395 (79%) were having moderate health status and 85 (17%) were having good health status. The mean score of the health status was found to be 56.13 with the standard deviation of 16.136. The study concluded that the elderly people have moderate health status and there is a necessity to improve the health status of elderly.

Prevalence of modifiable risk factors of non-communicable diseases in selected rural locality of Chamarajanagar District

Prevalence of modifiable risk factors of non-communicable diseases in selected rural locality of Chamarajanagar District

Descriptive study to assess knowledge on child safety measures of domestic accidents among mothers of under five children in a selected villages of Chamarajanagar district

Descriptive study to assess knowledge on child safety measures of domestic accidents among mothers of under five children in a selected villages of Chamarajanagar district

A Study to assess the knowledge attitude and practice regarding Breast Cancer screening among Women in reproductive age (15-45 years) in selected rural areas of Chamarajanagar district with a view to develop educational programme

Objective: To assess the knowledge attitude and practice regarding Breast Cancer screening among Women in reproductive age (15-45 years) in selected rural areas of Chamarajanagar district and to find the association between the knowledge attitude and practice scores with the selected demographic variables. Methodology: Questionnaire on demographic Performa. Knowledge about breast cancer screening was used to collect the data. An explorative descriptive method has been adopted and 150 Women were selected for the study using simple random sampling technique.5-point likert scale and interview schedule was performed with the help of structured and semi structured questionnaire to collect data. Results: Result of the study revealed that of Out of 150 participants only 0.7% of participants having moderate knowledge and 99.3% of participants having inadequate knowledge The large proportion of participant (90.7%) have moderately favourable attitude towards screening of breast cancer and 9.3% participant of have unfavourable attitude towards screening of breast cancer and none of the participant have favourable attitude towards screening of breast cancer High majority of the participants (100%) do not practice breast self-examination and having poor practice. Conclusion: The knowledge regarding Breast cancer screening is lacking in many participants, many women have moderately favourable attitude regarding breast cancer screening and majority of women having poor practice regarding screening of breast cancer so there is need for educational programme which helps in prevention and early detection of Breast cancer. IEC activities should gear up in rural areas.

Oral health status of the tribal population of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka

Background: Regardless of the improvements in the field of healthcare, there is a section of people who live away from civilization known as indigenous people or tribals. Information regarding oral health status is instrumental in the planning and implementation of oral health policies and programmes related to promotion of oral health. The present study aimed to assess the oral health status of the tribal population of Chamarajanagar district.Methods: A cross‑sectional survey of 256 tribals of Chamarajanagar district was conducted. A modified WHO oral health assessment form 2013 was utilized and examined according to the WHO methodology 2013. The recorded data was statistically analysed using the statistical package for the social sciences version 24.Results: Based on the age-category, majority of them belonged to the age group of 35-44 years. All the participants belonged to the sub-caste of Soligas. The total decayed missing filled teeth (DMFT) among the subjects was 5.5±4.14, 114 (44.5%) of them had gingival bleeding, 76 (29.7%) of them had pockets of 4-5 mm depth, 14 (5.5%) of them had pockets of >6 mm depth, 74 (28.9%) had loss of attachment of 4-5 mm, 16 (6.3%) of them had loss of attachment of 6-8 mm, 3 (1.2%) had leukoplakia, 1 (0.4%) had lichen planus, 12 (4.7%) had ulceration and 12 (4.7%) had abscess.Conclusions: This study showed that a majority of tribes used toothbrush and toothpaste to routinely clean their teeth. High prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases was observed among the participants.

Understanding the oral health beliefs and behaviours among the tribal population of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka

Background: Regardless of the improvements in the field of healthcare, there is a section of people who live away from civilization known as ‘indigenous people’ or ‘tribals’. Information regarding oral health status is instrumental in the planning and implementation of oral health policies and programmes related to promotion of oral health. The aim of the study was to understand the oral health beliefs and behaviour of the tribal population of Chamarajanagar district.Methods: A cross‑sectional survey of 256 tribals of Chamarajanagar district was conducted. A modified WHO oral health questionnaire (2013) was utilized to collect the data. The recorded data was statistically analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 24.Results: Based on the age-category, majority of them belonged to the age group of 35-44 years. All the participants belonged to the sub-caste of Soligas. The results showed that the perceived barriers for seeking oral health care are high and poor utilization of the oral health care services were observed, but the participants had good knowledge regarding oral health which increases the cues for action.Conclusions: The results of the study suggest that the participants might have favorable compliance for oral health promotional programs.

Descriptive study to assess the knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of fewer than five children in the selected rural areas of Chamarajanagar district

Descriptive study to assess the knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of fewer than five children in the selected rural areas of Chamarajanagar district

A study to assess menopausal symptoms and coping strategies among middle age women in rural areas of Chamarajanagar district

A study to assess menopausal symptoms and coping strategies among middle age women in rural areas of Chamarajanagar district

Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Relationship and Psychological Wellbeing among Schedule Caste/ Schedule Tribe College Students

The Scheduled Caste (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are various officially designated groups of historically disadvantaged indigenous people in India. They are treated with hatred hostility and horrendously in the past and still atrocities are reported in the national media. Present study is an attempt to understand the psychological aspects of Emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationship and psychological wellbeing among SC/ ST college students and non-SC/ST college students to understand the status of their mental health in the age of development. Aim of the study is to elucidate Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal relationship and Psychological wellbeing among SC/ST College students. A comparative survey on 140 SC/ST and general category college students from Mysore and the backward areas like Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka using Sociodemographic datasheet Carol Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being (1995), Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS; Hyde, Pethe and Dhar; 2002) Fundamental Interpersonal Relations orientation –Behavior (FIRO-B, Schutz, William C, 1958) showed significant differences between the groups in emotional intelligence aspects.

A study to assess nutritional status of under five children in selected rural areas of Chamarajanagar district with a view to develop information pamphlet

A study to assess nutritional status of under five children in selected rural areas of Chamarajanagar district with a view to develop information pamphlet

Impact of Training and Demonstration on Integrated Crop Management in Transplanted Paddy in Chamarajanagar District of Karnataka, India

Impact of Training and Demonstration on Integrated Crop Management in Transplanted Paddy in Chamarajanagar District of Karnataka, India

A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Primary School Teachers Regarding Behavioral Problems and their Prevention among Children in Selected Government Primary Schools in Chamarajanagar District with a View to Develop an Information Guide Sheet

Background of Study: School age children have a growing need for privacy, autonomy and when separation fromtheir parents, children are most like adults emotionally. Children face transition such as entering schools, takingnew subjects, changing class rooms and teachers, making new friends, trying new activities etc. They also undergolosses, which are painful at times, at this stage of life, they lack the intellectual ability to understand pain like adultsand control it. Hence, they are more vulnerable because they have not developed the cognitive skills necessary tounderstand their problems and causes. This study was conducted to assess a study to assess the knowledge of primaryschool teachers regarding behavioural problems and their prevention among children in selected Government primaryschools in Chamarajanagar district with a view to develop an information guide sheet.Objectives of Study: To assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding behavioral problems and theirprevention in school children. To find association between knowledge of the primary school teachers regardingbehavior problems and their prevention with selected variables. To prepare an information guide sheet regardingbehavioral problems and their prevention in children for primary school teachers.Methods: The study involved descriptive survey approach, and non-experimental descriptive research design withpurposive sampling technique. To collect the data from respondents, a structured questionnaire was administered to50 primary school teachers who teach from 1st standard to 7th standards in selected Government Primary Schools ofChamarajanagar District following inclusion and exclusion criteria. The tool consisted 55 items regarding knowledgeassessment. The results were described by using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The overall mean knowledge score obtained by the respondents was 46.1% regarding common behavioralproblems among children. With regard to participants there is significant association between knowledge and selecteddemographic variables like gender (X 2=4.43) at 5% level. There is no significant association between demographicvariables such age (X 2= 0.45), religion (X 2= 0.18), respondent’s children age (X 2= 4.62), Educational qualification(X 2= 0.45) Teaching experience (X 2= 2.86), contact hours (X 2= 1.27), Identified students behaviours (X 2= 0.19)Educational programme attended(X 2= 0.19) and parent teachers association(X 2= 0.08)Interpretation and Conclusion: The overall findings of the study clearly showed that The overall knowledge scoresof respondents regarding behavioural problems is 46.1% and about 60% of respondents had inadequate knowledgeon behavioural problems. Hence information guide sheet may enhance the knowledge of Primary School Teachers Regarding Behavioural Problems and their Preventionamong Children

Estimation of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk using WHO/ISH risk prediction charts in tribal population of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka

BackgroundIndia is the home to almost half the tribal population of the world and is second to Africa in terms of tribal mass. Because of acculturation many of these tribal have come out and relocated themselves outside the forest. As a result, life style has been changed which resulted in development of non-communicable diseases. In this context this study was carried out to estimate the prevalence CVD risk factors and to predict the cardiovascular events among tribal population, utilizing WHO/ISH risk prediction chart. MethodsCommunity based cross sectional study done for a period of 3 months. Information regarding socio demographic profile and risk factors were collected. Anthropometric measurements, Blood pressure, Random capillary Blood glucose were recorded. WHO/ISH risk prediction chart for SEAR D was used to assess the CVD risk in next 10 year. Data was analysed used SPSS version 25. Results were expressed as percentage and mean. Chi square test was used to find out the association. ResultsAmong 120 study population, 33.3% belongs to the age group of 40–49 years, 55% were females, 59.2% belongs to nuclear family, 39.2% were unskilled and 62.5% were uneducated. Prevalence of CVD risk factors among were as follows: Tobacco consumption (25.8%), alcohol (16.7%), diabetes (3.33%), hypertension (48.3%) and obesity (19.2%). 62.5% population had less than 10% (mild) risk and 11.7% had ≥40% (high) risk of developing. ConclusionAggressive screening is needed as many were unaware about theirs NCD status.

Modelling and optimization of an off-grid hybrid renewable energy system for electrification in a rural areas

Energy required by remote village areas can be met quite reliably by hybrid energy technologies. The project under consideration is for electrifying a group of three villages in Kollegal block of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka State in India using an off-grid hybrid renewable energy system. The process of optimizing such hybrid energy system control, sizing and choice of components is to provide it with a cost effective power solution for the society. The main objective of this paper is to reduce the Total System Net Preset Cost (TNPC), Cost of Energy (COE), unmet load, CO2 emissions using Genetic Algorithm (GA) and HOMER Pro Software. The results of the two methods are compared with four combinations of hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES). A sensitivity analysis is also performed on the best possible solution to the study for changes in annual wind speed and biomass fuel prices. Finally, a comparative analysis is performed between the GA and HOMER. Compared to HOMER, GA based HRES of combination-1( biogas+biomass+solar+ wind+ fuel cell with battery) is found to be the optimal solution supplying energy with 0% unmet load at the least cost of energy, which is at $ 0.163 per KWH. Thus PV saturation in GA is more cost effective than the HOMER.

Prevalence of oral diseases among school children of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts, Karnataka, India

IntroductionOral diseases are the most common disease that affect people throughout their life time. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 estimated that oral disease affects at least 3.58 billion people worldwide. Indian Dental Associations (IDA) drafted the National Oral Health Programme to address the burden of dental diseases and to bring about ‘optimal oral health’ for all by 2020. With this background, this study intends to assess the prevalence of oral diseases among school children from 3 years to 14 years, from both urban and rural areas, of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka state, India. MethodsA cross sectional study was conducted in selected 44 schools of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts for a period of one academic year and a total of 9062 students were evaluated for oral diseases. Data was entered in Microsoft excel worksheet. Descriptive statistics like percentage was used. Inferential statistics were applied as needed using licensed version of SPSS 22. Inferential statistical test like Chi-square test was applied to find out the association and was expressed statistically significant at p-value less than 0.05. ResultsAmong the 9062 children, 50.1% were males and 49.9% were females. Of the total students examined 61.9% were from rural area and 38.1% were from urban areas. There was no much difference in the prevalence of dental diseases among boys and girls and the prevalence of dental caries was high among the students attending urban schools (96.5%) as compared to rural area (86.1%), which was statistically significant. It was seen that aphthous ulcer (0.25%) constituted the most common oral comorbidities. ConclusionThe total prevalence of oral diseases, especially dental caries and dental fluorosis were 27.40% and 1.8% respectively.

Impact of Grama Panchayat finance in rural development: A case study of Yelandur Taluk, Karnataka

Rural development policies aim at the social and economic development of rural areas with the involvement of rural population. Mahatma Gandhi favoured village swaraj or self rule and strengthening the village panchayat to the fullest extent. It is widely accepted that self-governing institutions at the local level are essential for rural development and national growth. The present study tries to analyse the role of finances of Grama Panchayat in rural development in Yelandur taluk, Chamarajanagar district. This study is based on both primary and secondary data. Based on the Human Development Report (HDR) 2015, Four Grama Panchyats in Yelandur taluk were selected for the study. In this context the study analyses the trends in receipts and expenditure of the select Gram Panchayats. It is observed that there is a considerable increase in the flow of finances to the Grama Pachayats which helps for the socio-economic development of the rural areas.

A study to assess knowledge about dengue fever among the adults at rural area of Chamarajanagar District

A study to assess knowledge about dengue fever among the adults at rural area of Chamarajanagar District

Performance of Blackgram Varieties under Rainfed Conditions of Chamarajanagar District in Karnataka

Performance of Blackgram Varieties under Rainfed Conditions of Chamarajanagar District in Karnataka

Land suitability classification for soils of Kannur micro water shed in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka

Land suitability classification for soils of Kannur micro water shed in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka