Dehradun Uttarakhand Research Articles

EFFECTIVENESS OF HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITY ON DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG OLDER ADULTS

Background: Mental disorders such as depressive symptoms are widespread, often underdiagnosed, and usually inappropriately treated. The early recognition of factors that may promote depressive symptoms with the help of depression screening aid can help to plan better care for the patient. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the depressive symptoms and the effectiveness of horticulture activity to reduce depressive symptoms among older adults in selected old age homes, Dehradun Uttarakhand. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of horticulture Activity on depressive symptoms among older adults in the experimental group. Methodology: Quasi-experimental approach with a non-randomized control group design was used in the study Non-probabilitypurposive sampling technique was used to collect data, 60 older adults in the age group 60 or above were selected for the study. The subjects were given horticulture activity for approximately 45 minutes once a day for 14 days. Pre-test and Post-test were conducted by using Socio-Demographic Data, and Geriatric Depression Scale. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to assess the data. Result: The result revealed that horticulture activity are effective in reduced the depressive symptoms. In experimental group the outcome t value was 18.41 (significant at p≤0.05) and control group t value was 3.15 (Significant at p≤0.05). No significant association between the score of Geriatric Depression Scale in experimental group and control group. Conclusion: This study concluded that pranayama is effective in reducing depressive symptoms among older adults.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Hypertonic Saline Nebulization on Airway Clearance among TB Chest Ward Patient in Government Doon Medical College Hospital Dehradun Uttarakhand

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Hypertonic Saline Nebulization on Airway Clearance among TB Chest Ward Patient in Government Doon Medical College Hospital Dehradun Uttarakhand

Geomechanical characteristics and failure analysis of the limestone slope at Sahastradhara–Chamasari road Dehradun Uttarakhand India

Geomechanical characteristics and failure analysis of the limestone slope at Sahastradhara–Chamasari road Dehradun Uttarakhand India

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON PREVENTION OF NEONATAL INFECTION AMONG POST CESAREAN WOMEN IN DOON HOSPITAL, DEHRADUN

Introduction: Neonatal infection occurs when a pathogenic organism enters in the body and shows its signs and symptoms. As the newborn have immature immune system it is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. In this study we aimed to found out the effectiveness of the structured teaching program on the prevention of neonatal infection among the post cesarean women. Methods: On 60 post cesarean women pre –experimental study was conducted at the post cesarean ward of Government Doon Medical College and Hospital, Dehradun Uttarakhand. Sample selection is done by purposive sampling technique. The procedure of data collection was completed by self-administration of designed questionnaire with the help of paper pencil test. The intervention was implemented through structured teaching program after pre test. The post test data was collected after five days of pre-test. One group pre-test and post-test design of pre-experimental research design is used. Result: After giving structured teaching program about 49(81.66%) post cesarean women had good knowledge and 11(18.34%) had average and none of the post cesarean women had poor knowledge. Improvements in knowledge on prevention of complications will enable the post cesarean women to provide proper neonatal care and there by bring down morbidity and mortality. The post test mean score is higher than pre test mean score , so hypothesis is accepted. Conclusion: The study concluded that by the help of structured teaching program there is increment in the post test scores of the post cesarean women.

Effect of macronutrients on the growth and yield of Rapeseed/toria (Brassica campestris)

Kadapa is a town in the Rayalaseema area of southern side of state Andhra Pradesh, India, commonly known as the key-part of Rayalaseema. It serves as the important business centre in YSR district. The city had a population of 344,078 according to the 2011 Indian census. It’s approximately 8.0 kilometres (5.0 miles) south of the Penna River. Due to unpredictable and uncertain rains, the Kadapa is a drought prone area; in fact, more than 75% of the mandal is a drought area. As a result, the government declared droughtprone areas not just in mandals, but also in urban areas with more than ten panchayats facing drinking water shortages. As a result of the aforementioned circumstances, the government of Andhra Pradesh created the Galeru Nagari Sujala Sravanthi Project [GNSS] project for water supply in drought prone area. A field experiment was planned and conducted during the Rabi season of 2019-20 at agricultural research centre, school of agricultural sciences, SGRRU, Dehradun Uttarakhand, to investigate the “Effect of macronutrients on the growth and yield of Rapeseed/toria”. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replication and 8 treatments. Treatments constituted viz. Sulphur (Basal application). Sulphur (Foliar application), Sulphur (Basal+Foliar application), NPK (Basal) + Ca Mg:S (Basal), NPK(Basal) + Ca Mg S(Foliar), NPK(Foliar)+ Ca Mg S (Foliar) .70 kg/ha NPK with the recommended dose of 40:30:30,18 kg/ha Ca, 6kg/ha Mg. 40kg/ha S used in different doses in all treatments. The crop variety PR 2006 (Pant Rai 19) was shown on November 15, 2019 and harvested on March 25, 2020. Observation on various growth parameters, field attributes and yield were recorded. The seed and stover samples at harvest were collected; finally the economics of different treatments were worked out. Fertilizer management treatments significantly influenced various growth parameters, yield attributes and yield of mustard. Plant height, number of branches per plant, number of leaves per plant, number of siliqua/plant, number of seeds/siliquae yield recorded had significantly higher values under treatment T6 (NPK (Foliar) + Ca Mg S (Foliar) followed by T5-NPK (Basal)+ Ca:Mg:S (Foliar application) and T4- NPK (Basal)+Ca Mg:S ( Basal) NPK (Foliar)+ Ca: Mg S(Foliar) T6 though recorded maximum seed yield (1875 kg/ha) but was statistical at par with NPK(Basal)+Ca:Mg S (Foliar) (1748kg/ha) and was significantly superior over remaining treatments. The treatment shows significantly high yield and plant growth in which all macronutrients are used as foliar application.

Finger-ball patterns and its comparative analyses between Bhil Females of Udaipur Rajasthan and Jaunsari Females of Dehradun Uttarakhand

Finger-ball patterns and its comparative analyses between Bhil Females of Udaipur Rajasthan and Jaunsari Females of Dehradun Uttarakhand

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HELFER SKIN TAP TECHNIQUE ON THE LEVEL OF PAIN REDUCTION DURING INTRA MUSCULAR INJECTION AMONG ORTHOPAEDIC PATIENT OF PANDIT DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA (CORONATION) GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL DEHRADUN UTTARAKHAND

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional feeling accompanying existing or impending tissue damages or reference to such damage.According to WHO annual report more than 16 billion IM injections are administered throughout the word. Aim: This study is intended to determine the effectiveness of Helfer skin tap technique on the level of pain reduction during IM injection among orthopedic patient of PanditDeenDayalUpadhaya (Coronation)Government Hospital, Dehradun Uttarakhand. Methodology: An experimental approach with cross-over design was adopted for the study. The study samples were orthopedic patients who receiving IM diclofenac injection. There were 50 subjects that fulfill the inclusion and exclusion criteria are divided into two experimental groups (25 samples in each groups) by simple random sampling technique. The pain level was assessed by universal numerical pain rating scale .The pain level with the administration of intramuscular injection by Helfer skin tap technique was compared with a pain level with conventional Technique. Result:The result shows that in experimental group I majority of sample 52%perceived mild pain with Helfer skin tap technique whereas with majority of samples 64% perceived moderate pain with conventional technique. The mean pain score with Helfer skin tap technique was 3.88 was less than conventional technique 5.32.The obtained t value was 3.80 was significant at p<0.05 level of significance.Inexperimental group II majority of sample 64% perceived mild pain with Helfer skin tap technique whereas with majority of samples 68% perceived moderate pain with conventional technique. The mean pain score with Helfer skin tap technique was 3.52 was less than conventional technique 5.16.The obtained t value was 5.479 was significant at p<0.05 level of significance In period I the mean pain score using Helfer skin tap technique in experimental group I 3.88 was less than mean pain score of conventional technique in experimental group II 5.15.the obtained t value was found statistically significant at p<0.05 level. In period II the mean pain score using Helfer skin tap technique 3.52 was less than the mean pain scores of conventional technique 5.32.the obtained t value 4.5 was statistically significant at p<0.05 level of significance. There was no significant association found between level of pain during intramuscular injection with selected demographic variables. The overall result shows that Helfer skin tap technique was helpful in reducing the level of pain during intramuscular injection among orthopedic patients.

Optimization of Bio-Calcification Process for a Newly Isolated Urease Producing Bacterial Strain Advenelle sp. AV1

Bio-calcification is a natural phenomenon catalyzed by the urease enzyme, which is produced by a wide range of bacterial strains. The bio-calcification process relies on several physicochemical factors like pH, Ca2+, inoculum size (serve as a nucleation site), temperature, etc. In this study, seven urease-producing bacteria (BS-1-BS-7) were isolated from the garden soil of the two locations and the soil collected from a cave located at Sahastradhara, Dehradun Uttarakhand, India. These isolates were tested for urease activity and CaCO3 precipitation. Among the bacterial isolates, BS-6 produced the maximum ammonium ions and CaCO3 precipitate (14.6 mg/50 ml) and therefore it was selected for the optimization study. The two important factors – inoculum size (4%, 12%, and 20%; OD value 1.2 at 600 nm) and CaCl2 concentration (25, 50, and 100 mM) were optimized for bio-calcification process (CaCO3 precipitation). The optimum inoculum size and CaCl2 concentration for the CaCO3 precipitation by the isolate BS-6 were found to be 12% and 50 mM, respectively. Two-way ANOVA (analysis of variance) indicates that both factors, inoculum size and CaCl2 concentration significantly (p < 0.05) affect the CaCO3 precipitation. The present study signifies the role of Ca2+ and inoculum size in the bio-calcification process. The selected bacterial strain BS-6 was further identified as a novel strain Advenelle sp. AV1 based on the 16S rRNA sequencing. This is the first report that shows Advenelle sp. AV1 as urease producing and bio-calcite forming bacteria.

Response of soluble synthetic fertilizers with varying concentration of liquid manures on growth and yield of mustard at Dehradun district of Uttarakhand

This study was performed at Agriculture research farm of Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun, (U.K), India. In order to investigate the effect of soluble nutrients with varying concentration of liquid manure on growth parameters, various yields and yield attributes of mustard crop, field experiment was carried out during summer season (2019-20) at Research Block of S.G.R.R. University, Dehradun Uttarakhand. The layout of experimental field was laid randomized block design (RBD) with 7 treatments and 3 replications. Consisting of T1 (Control), T2 RDF (NPK 12:32:16), T3 (Vermiwash) @5%, T4 (cow urine) @5%, T5 (vermiwash @5% +cow urine @ 5%), T6 (N: P: K (19:19:19) Soluble @ 2%+cow urine @ 5%)), T7 (N: P: K (19:19:19) Soluble @ 2% +vermiwash @5%). All treatments were applied two times at 20 days interval. The results indicated that among all the treatments, T7 (N: P: K (19:19:19) Soluble @ 3% +vermiwash @5%), overall was found best for farmer point of view with respect to plant height (113.3 cm), number of seeds/siliqua (18.3), test weight (1000 –seed weight) (4.36gm), seed yield (1515.9 kg/ ha), and stover yield (1851.81 kg/ ha) at harvest and net return (51407.5 rs/ha), gross return (70787.5), B:C ratio (2.65). Based on present investigation, it can be concluded that the combination of both soluble fertilizer with liquid manure are applied that improved yield and yield attributes of mustard crop under present agro-climatic conditions.

A Study of Prescription Practice for Drugs in Rural Area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Using WHO Indicators

Background It has been seen in recent decades that there is a lot of development in the field of medicine all over the world. This leads to flooding of medicines in the market. Developing countries are also not behind in this regard but there is lack of standards at all levels for medical treatment. The health care delivery system should be improved to secure the quality of life. In the case of Indian markets, it is also consumed with more than 70,000 formulations, compared to approximately 350 formulations listed in the World Health Organization (WHO) Essential Drug List. Several studies conducted in different regions of India have reported that most prescriptions in India are of drugs with “unclear efficiency.” Developing countries need to promote rational drug use which can be achieved by assessing the drug use patterns with the WHO drug use indicators Objective The present study was conducted in a rural area of Dehradun to assess the medicine prescriptions patterns among health facilities in this area using WHO Medication Use indicators. Material and Method: In this study, one hundred patients were interviewed about their socioeconomic statues along with complete medication history and ongoing medications, in a prescribed format. WHO guidelines were used for analyzing the data using Microsoft excel. The study was conducted in danda lakhond a rural area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Result We encountered various astonishing results in this study. The gender ratio for the present study was (78:22) for male: female subjects. Socioeconomic status of the study population was significantly good concerning literacy as only 03% of people were illiterate. Total prescribed drug products were 152; this indicates that an average number of drugs per prescription was 1.52. The generic drugs prescribed in this study were 113 which are 74% of the total number of drugs prescribed. When compared with (National List of essential medicines) of India nearly all prescribed drugs (n=152, 98 %) were included in the list. The present study included 10 therapeutic categories of the Prescribed drug, most prescribed drugs (n=34, 34%) were antibiotics in the study area and least prescribed drugs were antiviral drugs i.e. Only (n=03, 3%). Discussion The present study was an attempt to identify the prescribing pattern of drugs in a rural area of Dehradun Uttarakhand. A small study population was interviewed for this assessment. We concluded that prescription practices were good and WHO standards were followed in prescribing the medicines. Although, some parameters should also be corrected for WHO guidelines such as usage of antibiotics in prescriptions practices, average medicines prescribed per patient, and information regarding dosage form prescribed to patients.

Intravenous Iron Therapy for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia: Ferric Carboxymaltose Vs Iron Sucrose

Background: Postpartum anemia effects every fourth women in India. Parenteral iron therapy in comparison to oral is much faster in correction of Hb level, and replenishment of iron stores with much better compliance. The two available preparations of parentral iron that is iron sucrose and ferric carboxymaltose were compared in the present study for safety and efficacy. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology (SRHU Dehradun Uttarakhand) for a period of 18 month. 180 women of iron deficiency anemia were divided into two groups. 100 mg of IV iron sucrose was given in multiple dose of 200mg on alternate day over a period of 10 days to one group. 1000 mg of IV ferric carboxymaltose was given a single dose to the 2nd group of 90 women. side effects and reactions were noted. Results: Hb% and serum ferritin were done after 14 day of last injection the mean rise in HB in both groups were 1.71%( Group I) versus 3.20 % (Group II) serum ferritin levels was found significantly higher (p vol < 0.0001) in group II there were no serious adverse reactions in either group. Conclusions: FCM proved its efficacy better than iron sucrose. short stay at hospitals, large dose were given at over with very few adverse reactions were the main advantage.

“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Planning On Knowledge of Women Age Group of 30-65 Years Regarding Cervical Cancer at Chandar Nagar, Dehradun Uttarakhand.

“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Planning On Knowledge of Women Age Group of 30-65 Years Regarding Cervical Cancer at Chandar Nagar, Dehradun Uttarakhand.

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme (STP) on the knowledge among teachers regarding “Identification and management of behavioural problem in children” (IMBP) in a selected primary schools at Dehradun Uttarakhand

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme (STP) on the knowledge among teachers regarding “Identification and management of behavioural problem in children” (IMBP) in a selected primary schools at Dehradun Uttarakhand

Effectiveness of Awareness Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Management of Minor Ailments among Care Givers of Children Under 5 Years

The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of awareness programme on knowledge and practice regarding management of minor ailments among care givers of children under 5 years in selected rural areas of Dehradun Uttarakhand. The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of awareness programme on knowledge and practice related to minor ailments among care givers of children under 5 years. A quantitative research approach was used for the study. Pre experimental one group pretest and posttest design was used in the study. The study was conducted in Dehradun. Systematic random sampling and consecutive sampling technique was used to select the study subjects. Data was collected from 57 care givers of under five children by conducting interview using structured knowledge questionnaire, self-reported practice check list. After that awareness programme was conducted on knowledge and practice regarding management of minor ailments among care givers of children under 5 years and the result shows that the mean posttest knowledge score and practice scores (20.74, 32.46) was higher than the mean pretest knowledge score and practice scores (14.37, 28.00) which was found statistically significant at p<0.05. There was significant association between both knowledge and practice score with education and exposure of previous teaching of care givers on management of minor ailments in children under 5 years.

LAVH versus NDVH for benign gynaecological diseases: an experience in tertiary care hospital in Uttarakhand

Introduction: To study the outcome of Non descent vaginal hysterectomy NDVH, Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy LAVH in benign gynaecological conditions and to determine the feasibility of both the routes in terms of safety and simplicity, indications of surgery, intraoperative and postoperative analysis. Methods: The present study is retrospective study of 86 cases of NDVH and LAVH from January 2015 to February 2016 in department of obstetrics and gynecology in Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical And Health Sciences and Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital, Dehradun Uttarakhand. Result: Among 86 cases undergoing NDVH and LAVH the most common indication of surgery was Fibroid and DUB. The intraoperative complication rate in NDVH was more compared to LAVH. The operative time and intraoperative blood loss was significantly lower in NDVH group with p <0.001. Conclusion: The present study concludes that NDVH can be safely offered to patients with benign gynecological conditions. LAVH can be offered as a synergistic surgery in cases where difficulty in operative dissection is anticipated.

Impact assesments of road develoment project on flora and fauna recorded from Narshan to Dehradun (Uttarakhand) India

The present study includes impact assessment of road development project on flora and fauna that has been recorded from Narsan to Dehradun Uttarakhand, India. Study includes the survey of existing green plants on the both side of National Highway from Narshan to Dehradun and Identification of different species and assessment of socio-economic importance of green plants. The methodological approach was divided into four main steps: flora and fauna loss impact assessment, mitigation, monitoring and recommendations. At the beginning of the study a preliminary survey was conducted in the study area for research design and the study was includes key information interviews and elderly and knowledgeable people, group discussion and map and transect walks. The total length of highway road in Uttarakhand is 110 km within two districts Haridwar and Dehradun. The major impact of road widening network was on flora and fauna that involves the removal of trees and destruction of animal’s habitat. As a result about 19934 trees are required to be cut for the proposed project on the left side and the right side due to the proposed widening. This study would provide integrated approaches to mitigate and manage to achieve sustainable road development project in India or abroad.

Physico-chemical and microbiological status of River Asan in Dehradun Uttarakhand

India is rich in water resources, being endowed with a network of rivers and blessed with snow cover in the Himalayan range that can meet a variety of water requirements of the country. However, with the rapid increase in the population of the country and the need to meet the increasing demands of irrigation, human and industrial consumption, the available water resources in many parts of the country are getting depleted and the water quality has deteriorated. In the present study physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of the water of River Asan in Doon valley of Uttarakhand India were determined seasonally during April 2011 to March 2012.Turbidity, TS, TDS and TSS values were maximum on all the sites in rainy season which may be due to the gradual disturbances in sedimentation of solids as well as dust particlesdeposited along with runoff rainwater. High temperature, Total alkalinity, Total hardness, Calcium, Magnesium, BOD and low velocity and DO showed high load of pollution in river Asan. The microbiological studies include Total Colliform/ml (462±113.13),Faecal Colliform/ml (294.5±47.37) and SPC/ml (16×102) gives a clear indication of poor water quality. The results of bacterial parameters studies exceed the drinking water permissible limits suggested by WHO, ICMR and ISI.