Mean Percentage Of Knowledge Score Research Articles

“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Evidence Based Practice in Labour Practices among Final Year Bsc Nursing Students at Selected College of Nursing, Mysuru.”

Pregnancy-related complications are the second global leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. In 2015, approximately 3,03,000 maternal deaths occurred worldwide, most of which could have been prevented. The application of evidence-based practices in labour at maternity units has shown changes in pregnancy and labour outcomes, hence the researcher undertaken this study. Methods: The research approach adopted for the present study was pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design. The 60 samples were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling technique. The self-structured knowledge questionnaires were used to gather the data. The data was analyzed by using the descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: In the pre-test the overall mean percentage of knowledge score was 50.66% with mean and SD of 15.20±1.48 and in post-test the mean percentage of post-test knowledge was 91.76% with mean and SD of 27.53±1.17. The mean difference was 12.33 with SD of 1.90. The calculated paired ‘t’ test value was 50.24 at the degree of freedom 59, the p value was 0.0001. There was no significant association between the demographic variables with pretest knowledge score. Interpretation and Conclusion: The video assisted teaching program was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the samples regarding evidence-based practices in labor. The study recommends to conduct a study on use of evidence-based practices among staff nurses in labor room.

EXPLORING THE AWARENESS GAP: A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON ILL EFFECTS OF SMOKING AMONG FINAL YEAR B.SC NURSING STUDENTS AT SMT. NAGARATHNAMMA COLLEGE OF NURSING, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA

Objectives : 1. To assess the level of knowledge on ill effects of smoking among final year B.Sc. nursing students at Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bengaluru. 2. To find out the association between knowledge scores with selected demographic variables at Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bengaluru. Method: Descriptive approach was used to collect data from 30 subjects selected by convenient sampling technique through non probability sampling approach consisting 2 section. Section A – Demographic variables consisting 4 items Section B – Structured questionnaire for assessing knowledge level consisting 30 items. Result: The majority of respondents had adequate knowledge on ill effects of smoking Overall mean percentage of knowledge score is 60.11℅. Conclusion: The study was concluded to assess the knowledge regarding ill effects of smoking among final year B.Sc. nursing students at Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing. In this descriptive study was used by taking 30 samples through convenient sampling technique. The data was analyzed and interpreted by applying descriptive statistic method. The basis of the findings of the study are as follows : Overall mean percentage of knowledge score is 60.11℅.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Revised Brief Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT2) in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Their Caregivers.

The purpose of the study was to develop an Italian version of the Revised Brief Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT2), providing a cultural and linguistic validation supported by psychometrics and hypotheses testing. This multimethods study was divided into 4 phases: (a) cultural-linguistic validation, with a translation and back-translation process; (b) confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) considering the original scale's structure (knowledge and insulin-specific knowledge); (c) criterion validity via hypotheses testing; and (d) cross-group measurement invariance. The internal consistency reliability was assessed by the Kuder-Richardson Formula 20 (KR-20) of the overall scale. A total of 251 patients and 251 caregivers were enrolled. The CFA showed good goodness of fit for both patients and caregivers. The tested hypotheses supported criterion validity in both groups. Reliability was adequate: All KR-20 values in both groups and domains were higher than 0.60. The mean percentage of knowledge score on DKT2 was lower for patients than caregivers. The DKT2 is a valid and reliable scale to assess overall knowledge of diabetes, considering its role in promoting appropriate self-care behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The Italian version of DKT2 demonstrated reliability and validity, and it can be used by researchers and diabetes care and education specialists to assess a patient's or population's overall knowledge of diabetes.

A study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program regarding knowledge of ocular exercise on visual discomfort among children in selected school of the city

· To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding ocular exercise on visual discomfort. · To assess the post-test knowledge regarding ocular exercise on visual discomfort. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching regarding ocular exercise on visual discomfort. 4. To associate the post-test knowledge score with selected demographic variable. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with pre-test and post-test experimental design was used. Non probability Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select 60 school going children from selected school of the city. Results: Assessment was done by using self-structured checklist on knowledge of ocular exercise on visual discomfort among children in selected school of the city. Analysis show that Minimum knowledge score in pre-test was 2 and maximum knowledge score in pre-test was 11. Mean knowledge score in pre-test was6.56±1.80 and mean percentage of knowledge score in pre-test was 32.83±9.03. Minimum knowledge score in post-test was 12 and maximum knowledge score in posttest was 20. Mean knowledge score in post-test was 16.96 ±1.50 and mean percentage of knowledge score in post-test was 84.83 ±7.53. Conclusion: Analysis reveal that there is association of knowledge score with age, standard and rest of other were not associated with the knowledge score of ocular exercise on visual discomfort.

A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among late adolescent in selected college of Nagpur city

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common endocrine disturbance affecting women, and is heterogeneous collection of sign and symptoms with a mild and some of them hard severe disturbances of reproductive, endocrine and metabolic function. To evaluate the effectiveness of information, education and communication regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among late adolescent girls .The objective of study where to assess the existing knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among late adolescent in selected college of Nagpur city, to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among the late adolescent in selected college of Nagpur city, to find out the association between knowledge score with demographic variable regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among late adolescent in selected college of Nagpur city. A structured multiple questionnaires consist of 24 items including demographic data and knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. It was prepared by referring books review of literature, journal and newspaper. The data collection was done from 40 late adolescent was selected using non probability convenient sampling in selected college of Nagpur city. The mean knowledge score in pretest was 8.07±2.17and mean percentage of knowledge score was 53.83±14.51.the mean knowledge score in posttest was 12.57±1.66 and mean percentage of knowledge score was 83.83± 11.0. by using parallel form method of reliability, it is found to be 0.9276and hence tool is reliable and valid .

A Co-relational Study to assess the Knowledge and Attitude of nurses regarding Biomedical Waste Management in selected hospitals of Gulbarga

Background of the Study: Biomedical waste has become a serious health hazard in many countries, including India. In many countries, hazardous and medical wastes are still handled and disposed together with domestic wastes, thus creating a great health risk to municipal workers, the public and the environment. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of nurses regarding biomedical waste management in selected hospitals of Gulbarga. Objectives of The Study: 1 To assess the Knowledge of nurses regarding Biomedical waste management. 2 To assess the Attitude of nurses regarding Biomedical waste management. 3 To correlate the knowledge and attitude of nurses regarding Biomedical waste management. 4 To find out the association between the Knowledge and Attitude of nurses regarding Biomedical waste management and selected socio-demographic variables. Method: A descriptive approach with descriptive survey design was used for this study. The study was carried out in selected hospitals of Gulbarga. The sample comprised of 100 nurses who met the inclusion criteria from the selected hospitals were chosen by purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by administering a structured knowledge questionnaire and Likert’s Attitude scale. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics Results: Mean percentage of knowledge score was 57.3%. Majority 66% had moderate knowledge regarding biomedical waste management. Mean percentage of attitude score was 73.49%. Majority 60% had moderately favourable attitude regarding biomedical waste management. The correlation between knowledge and attitude was found to be significant (r- 0.617). No significant association was found between the knowledge and selected demographic variables such as gender, designation, previous information and working area (χ2 =1.846, 3.375, 11.237 and 11.647). But significant association was found between the knowledge of nurses and age, professional qualification, clinical experience and type of hospital (χ2 =20.225, 10.474, 19.717 and 6.221). No significant association was found between the attitude of nurses and selected demographic variables such as age, professional qualification, designation, clinical experience, previous information, type of hospital and working area (χ2 =3.219, 3.571, 2.168, 1.341, 2.800, 0.815 and 5.828). But a significant association was found between the attitude of nurses and gender (χ2 =4.920). Interpretation and Conclusion: The study had shown that majority of the nurses had moderate knowledge and moderately favourable attitude regarding biomedical waste management. Hence, it was concluded that nurses need to be educated on biomedical waste management in order to achieve better care.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Consanguineous Marriages and its Genetic Effects among Young Adults with a View to Develop an Information Booklet at Selected Degree Colleges in Tumkur, Karnataka

Consanguineous marriages are respected and practiced among more than one billion of the world’s populationwith consanguinity rates reaching 20–50%. Consanguinity increases the risk of congenital anomalies, autosomalrecessive disorders, perinatal and antenatal morbidities. This study determines the knowledge regardingconsanguineous marriages and its genetic effects among young adults.Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge regarding the consanguineous marriage and its genetic effects amongyoung adults. 2. To determine the association between knowledge of young adults with selected demographicvariables.Methodology: A descriptive survey research approach was considered the best to assess the knowledge onconsanguineous marriage and its effects were used for the study. The convenience sampling technique was usedto select 100 young adults as the sample. A structure knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge.The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The mean percentage of knowledge score (39.3) and standard deviation was (1.34). Calculated χ 2 valuesare showed significant association between monthly family income and father’s education, with their overallknowledge scores.

Knowledge regarding puberty menorrhagia among adolescent girls in selected schools

Objectives: 1) To assess the knowledge regarding puberty menorrhagia among adolescent girls in selected schools of the city. 2) To find out the association between the knowledge and selected demographic variables. 3) To disseminate informational booklet on puberty menorrhagia. Methodology: Non experimental descriptive design used for the study. It was conducted over 100 adolescent girls by using Non probability convenient sampling technique. Results: Assessment was done using Self structured questionnaire on knowledge regarding Puberty Menorrhagia. Analysis showed that Mean knowledge score was 11.18±3.49 and mean percentage of knowledge score was 37.26±11.63. Mean knowledge score among adolescent girls for the area of introduction was 4.19±1.44, for the area of aetiopathology it was 0.11±0.31, for the area of definition it was 0.35±0.57, for the causes it was 0.48±0.50, for sign and symptoms it was 1.09±0.79, for management it was 1.26±0.79, for home remedies it was 3.13±1.66 and for the area of complications it was 0.57±0.63. Conclusion: Analysis reveals that there was association of knowledge score with age, father’s occupation and previous knowledge regarding puberty menorrhagia while none of the other demographic variables were associated with knowledge score.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of STP on Knowledge Regarding Health Hazards of Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviours among Adolescent Girls Studying in B.V.V.S. High School Bagalkot

India is home to 253 million adolescents. India has the largest Adolescent population in the world, 253 million, and every fifth person is between 10 to 19 years. As per India’s census 2011, Youth (15-24 years) in India constitutes one-fifth (19.1%) of India’s total population. India is expected to have 34.33% share of youth in total population by 2020.As per the 2001 census; about 440 million individuals in India were below 18 years of age and constitute 42% of total population. Unhealthy weight control practices were reported by 37.9% of the females and by 15.9% of the males. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and can help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. If you are overweight or obese, you are at higher risk of developing serious health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, Gallstones, breathing problems and certain cancers. That is why maintaining a healthy weight is so important. Teenagers adopt both healthy balanced diet and exercise, but those who are dissatisfied with their body and want to lose weight adopt smoking, use of laxatives, purging and fasting behaviours. So Raising awareness of the connection between obesity and unhealthy weight control in youth. Unhealthy weight control behaviours are at risk for depression and development of unhealthy weight control behaviours including using diet pills, purging, or fasting, explications of pathways leading to UWCBS. Adolescents who feel overweight are more likely to be actively trying to lose weight and may at risk for using harmful weight control behaviours will leads to further complications. The main focus of this study is to provide a positive force to enhance their full of energy and future productivity for the nation in a healthy manner. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on health hazards of unhealthy weight control behaviours among adolescent girls. Methods: The present study is a pre experimental: among 100 adolescent girls, using proportional stratified random technique. Here one experimental group of clients were selected with randomization and no control group is used. The data was collected by using the structured close ended knowledge questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical in terms of mean, frequency distribution, percentage, paired t test and chi square test. Results: Comparison of mean percentage of the knowledge scores of the pre test and post – test reveals an increase of 53.51% in the mean knowledge score of the adolescent girls after STP .Comparison of area wise mean and SD of the knowledge scores in the area of knowledge related shows that the pretest mean percentage of knowledge score was 44.76% with mean and SD 9.40±2.91 Where as post test mean percentage of knowledge score was 87.19% with mean and SD 18.31±1.40,Showing an effectiveness of 42.43%. Paired ‘t’ test was used to find out the significance of the difference between the pre-test knowledge and post-test knowledge scores of adolescent girls regarding Health hazards of unhealthy weight control behaviour . As calculated “t” value (6.71) was much higher than table “t’ value (1.96). Showing an effectiveness, The overall findings reveal that the percentage of post-test knowledge score was more when compared to the pre test knowledge score. Hence it indicates that the STP was effective in enhancing the knowledge of adolescent girls on Health hazards of unhealthy weight control behaviour. Conclusion: The overall findings of the study clearly show that the structured teaching programme was significantly effective in improving the knowledge level of Adolescent girls regarding Health hazards of Unhealthy weight control behaviour. Keywords: Assess, Effectiveness, Structured teaching programme, Knowledge, Health hazards, Unhealthy weight control behaviour, Adolescent girls.

Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude towards Radiation Hazards among Nursing Students

Background: Radiation is the transmission of energy in the form of light or tiny particles that are too small to see. The impact of ionising radiation on nursing students is increasing as a result of diverse professionals' lack of awareness and attitude. Regardless, little study has been completed on the awareness and attitudes of nursing students toward radiation safety and practise. Despite their lack of education and understanding radiation and its effects impacts, nursing students are observed to have an optimistic mind set toward ionising radiation.
 Objectives of the Study: 1) to assess the knowledge of nursing students towards radiation hazards. 2) To assess the attitude of nursing students towards radiation hazards. 3) Correlate the knowledge and attitude of nursing students towards radiation hazards. 4) Associate the knowledge of nursing students towards radiation hazards with their demographic variables.5) Associate the attitude of nursing students towards radiation hazards with their demographic variables.
 Materials and Methods: The purpose of this descriptive the goal of the research was to find out how much nursing students' knowledge and attitudes about radiation hazards. Based on inclusion criteria and purposive sample approaches, 180 students were chosen. The information was gathered in an organized way.
 Results: Finding of according to the research, Mean knowledge score was 9.47±2.81and mean percentage of knowledge score was 47.38±14.07 and Mean attitude score was 42.62±10.55 and mean percentage of attitude score was 71.04±17.58 which shows positive attitude.
 Conclusion: The study show that there is a good knowledge of nursing students towards radiation hazards and the level of attitude is positive as per the analysis. The researchers did a descriptive survey investigation on the topic as part of their undergraduate curriculum to examine nursing students' knowledge and attitudes concerning radiation threats.

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Home Care Management of Thalassemia Children among the Parents in A.V.B.R. Hospital, Wardha

Background of Study: Thalassemia is a genetic condition in which the production of globin chains is reduced or non-existent. Beta-thalassemia is caused by mutations in the beta-globin gene, which impede the formation of beta-globin chains. Based on clinical severity, beta thalassemia is categorised as follows.
 The most severe form of beta thalassemia is characterised by severe anaemia and the requirement for blood transfusions. Anaemia caused by beta thalassemia intermedia can be treated with medication or transfusions. Beta thalassemia minima- Also known as beta thalassemia trait, this type is typically asymptomatic.
 Children with beta-thalassemia major require regular blood transfusions, which can result in issues such as iron overload and the transfer of illnesses such as HIV, HCV, and HBsAg, all of which can shorten their life. Inadequate transfusions, on the other hand, result in severe anaemia as well as fatigue and debility.
 Objectives: To measure parents' existing knowledge of thalassemia children's home care management.
 To analyses the efficiency of a self-instructional module on thalassemia children's home care management expertise.
 To link the post-test knowledge score to the demographic factors chosen.
 Materials and Methods: A descriptive research design study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of a self-instructional module on parental understanding of thalassemia children's home care management. The total number of samples in this study was 30. All of them were parents of thalassemia children from A.V.B.R. Hospital in Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha. The study employed a non-probability convenient sampling strategy, with the instrument being designed questionnaires on parental understanding of their children's medical conditions and knowledge of home care management of thalassemia. Based on the aims and hypothesis, the data was statistically analysed using various tests such as descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
 Results: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficiency of a self-instructional module on parental understanding of thalassemia children's home care management. Following the installation of the seif-instructional module, 63.33 percent of Thalassemia parents had a poor level of knowledge and 36.67 percent had an average level of knowledge prior to the exam, according to analysis. The lowest knowledge score on the pre-test was 2 and the highest knowledge score was 7. The pre-test mean percentage of knowledge score was 33.559.17, and the pre-test mean knowledge score was 5.031.37. Post-test knowledge scores were average for 23.33 percent of Thalassemia parents and excellent for 76.67 percent of Thalassemia parents. The minimum post-test knowledge score was 8 and the maximum post-test knowledge score was 14. The mean post-test knowledge score was 11.901.84, and the mean percentage of knowledge score was 79.3312.29.
 Conclusion: The current study's pre-test results reveal that parents of thalassemia children had insufficient information about thalassemia home care management. Following the self-instructional module, it was a modest attempt to develop understanding of thalassemia home care management. Based on their pre-test scores, 19% of subjects had low knowledge, 11% had moderate knowledge, and 0% had strong knowledge, according to the findings. However, according to post-test results, 0% of subjects had low knowledge, 7% of subjects had average knowledge, and 23% of subjects had strong knowledge. As a result, the post-test knowledge score was statistically interpreted to be greater than the pre-test knowledge score.

To Assess the Knowledge and Providing Booklet Regarding Health Hazards of Spitting in Public Places among General Population

Background: Smokeless tobacco consumption, which is widespread throughout the world, lead to oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF), which is a long-lasting and disturbing condition of the oral cavity with the potential for malignancy. Mainly focus on the consumption of smokeless tobacco, such as pan and ghutkha the role of these substances in the instruction of OSMF and ultimately oral cancer. It was established using the finding tools provide. The continuous chewing pan and swallowing of ghutkha cause progressive fibrosis in sub mucosal tissue. Generally, OSMF occurs due to multiple risk factors, especially smokeless tobacco and its mechanism, such as betel quid, Areca nuts, and slaked lime, which are used in pan and gutkha. The incidence of oral cancer is higher in women than in men in the South Asian country.
 Objective: 1 To assess the existing knowledge regarding health hazards of spitting in public places among the general population. 2. To develop Information booklet regarding health hazards of spitting in public places among the general population.
 Material and Method: 
 Research Design: Pre experimental research design,
 Research Approach: Survey approach,
 Setting of Study: Rural population Sawangi (Meghe) Wardha district,
 Sample: The sample for the present study comprised of 100,
 Sample size: The sample size selected for this study was 100 sample, 
 Sampling Technique: A convenience sampling technique.
 Result: After the complete analysis, this study lead to the following result that the mean knowledge score in pre-test was 6.61±2.30 and in post test it was 11.68±1.45 and mean percentage of knowledge score in pre test was 44.06±15.33 and in post test it was 77.86±9.70.
 Conclusion: After the conclusion of the study it is exposed that the most of the knowledge are gained by providing the booklet and it is most effective result are occurred to provide the same information about the splitting.

Title: A Study to Assess the Knowledge among Parents Related to Aggression in School Going Children

Background: School going is a period of life with health and developmental needs and rights. It this period the children develop knowledge and skills, learn to manage emotions and relationships. The WHO defines school going from age 10 to 19 years. Investing in the world’s 1.2 billion school going can break cycles of poverty and inequity, highlights UNICEF in its 2011 State of the World’s Children report. Aggressive behaviors can obstruct instruction and success in a variety of interventions, preventing progress in a variety of developmental domains.
 Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge among parents related to the aggression of school going children. 2. To determine the association between the knowledge score of parents with their demographic variables.
 Materials and Methods: This study was based on a descriptive approach, In this study 80 parents of school going children were selected from the rural area of Sawangi Meghe,Wardha District by using tool such as structured knowledge questionnaire with non-probability convenient sampling method data was collected.
 Results: The study showed that the mean percentage of knowledge score was 13.31±4.39 (44.36 %) according to the level of knowledge score regarding aggression among parents of school going children. 2.5% of the parents had poor, 42.5% had average, 45% had good knowledge score, 8.75% had very good knowledge score and 1.25% had excellent knowledge score. 
 Conclusion: The present study is descriptive and aims to assess the knowledge regarding aggression among parents of school going children. Recommendation, we can study on Impact of the Aggression on student’s mental health and school performance.

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BACKGROUND The incidence rate for cancer reflects the number of new cases occurring in a specific population during a year, expressed as the number of cancer diagnosis per 10,000 people. Cancer is globally a major cause of death and morbidity and is currently witnessing an exponential increase in the number of malignancies. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding self-care among patients receiving chemotherapy, to evaluate the effectiveness of information booklet regarding selfcare among patients receiving chemotherapy and to find out the association between knowledge score regarding self-care among patients receiving chemotherapy in selected hospitals. METHODS An experimental study was undertaken on 60 purposively selected patients receiving chemotherapy in selected hospitals of Wardha and Nagpur district. One group pretest post-test research design was used in the study. Data was collected by using structured questionnaire during the month of December 2019. The duration of study was for 5 months from October 2019 to February 2020. RESULTS The findings of the study show that 33.33 % patients had average knowledge score, 61.67 % patients had good knowledge score and 5 % patients had very good knowledge score in pre-test. Minimum knowledge score was 8 in pre-test and maximum knowledge score was 23 in pre-test. Mean knowledge score in pre-test was 15.53 ± 2.98 and mean percentage of knowledge score in pre-test was 44.38 ± 8.52. 11.67 % of patients had good knowledge score, 81.67 % of patients had very good knowledge score and 6.67 % of patients had excellent knowledge score in post-test. Minimum knowledge score was 20 in post-test and maximum knowledge score was 30 in the post-test. Mean knowledge score in pre-test was 24.61 ± 2.53 and mean percentage of knowledge score in post-test was 70.33 ± 7.25. It indicates that information booklet is effective in improving knowledge of patients receiving chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS Patients receiving chemotherapy have average knowledge regarding chemotherapy self-care. After providing information booklet, there was a very significant increase in the knowledge. The combined ‘t’ test was assessed in all hospitals for value of pretest knowledge and post-test knowledge score. Thus, it is concluded that the booklet on chemotherapy self-care is effective in improving the knowledge of patients receiving chemotherapy. KEY WORDS Cancer, Chemotherapy, Effectiveness, Self-Care

Current Knowledge of Breastfeeding Among Health Workers in a Developing Country Setting: A Survey in Calabar, Nigeria.

BackgroundHealth workers are in a strategic position to provide correct information to mothers on breastfeeding practice. This study assessed knowledge of breastfeeding among health workers in health facilities in Calabar.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional descriptive study. A 45-item self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain data. Ethical clearance for the study was obtained from the Cross River State Research and Ethics Committee. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0 (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, USA). A knowledge score of at least 90% was considered satisfactory. Factors associated with the level of knowledge were determined using chi-square. The p-value was set at 0.05.ResultTwo hundred and twenty-five healthcare professionals were surveyed, with a mean age of 37.5 ± 9.4 years, ranging from 20 to 65 years. The commonest age group was 41 to 50 years (43.1%). Females (80.9%) formed a larger proportion of participants with a female-male ratio of 4:1. The mean percentage of knowledge score was 85.1 ± 9.0%. A satisfactory level of knowledge was found in 27.1% of respondents. About one-third (33.7%) and one-fifth (21.8%) of health workers were not aware of the weight control benefit and protection against osteoporosis of breastmilk, respectively. Approximately one-fifth (22.2%) of respondents had misconceptions concerning the effects of colostrum on the prevention of neonatal jaundice. Nurses with diploma level of training had a satisfactory level of knowledge, compared with other professions (p < 0.05).ConclusionHealth workers’ knowledge of breastfeeding was generally good though suboptimal. Health-related professions should provide current information on the best breastfeeding practices.

Effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding weaning among primi-para mothers

Effective weaning in the child requires proper knowledge and good technique skills in the mothers. The investigator found that a Structured Teaching Programme (STP) can improve the knowledge level of the primi para mothers regarding weaning. The study aimed at assessing the knowledge of primi- para mothers regarding weaning, to develop and administer the structured teaching programme, evaluate its effectiveness on knowledge of primi para mothers and to find an association between pre and posttest knowledge scores with their sociodemographic variables. A one group pre-test post-test pre-experimental approach was adopted. The study was conducted among 60 primi-para mothers conveniently selected from a community area in Bangalore. The findings of the study revealed that the mean of the primi-para mothers knowledge was 58. In the post test, very significant increase in knowledge was found as the mean percentage of knowledge score was improved to 80.93%. This study concluded that structure teaching program is an effective tool to improve the knowledge of primi-para mothers regarding weaning.

Effectiveness of teaching programme on knowledge of mothers regarding the effect of family conflicts on school children

Background: Conflict within home has been found to have a negative effect on many aspects of children's functioning. The incident rate of abnormal behavior and poor scholastic performance is high among the children with conflict in their family. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of planned teaching program in terms of gain in knowledge of mothers regarding effects of family conflicts on children. Materials and Methods: This study involved pre-experimental one group pretest and post-test design. A sample of 50 mothers was selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique in the Talapady area. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the pretest and post-test knowledge. Results: Regarding effectiveness of teaching program, the overall mean percentage of knowledge score was 46.25% in the pre-test and 80% in the post-test. The enhancement in the mean percentage knowledge score was found to be significant. Discussion: Research conducted in this area suggested that conflict between parents is a consistent predictor for increasing anxiety in children, which needs to be prevented by educating the parents.

Knowledge and practices of tobacco use and its control among tobacco consumers in selected areas

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death and more than five million people die globally from the effects of tobacco use every year. Every eight seconds someone, somewhere in the world dies as a result of tobacco use related complications. It is reported that, by the year 2030, the death toll is likely to exceed eight million people a year due to Tobacco use [1]. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice regarding tobacco use and its control among tobacco consumers in selected areas of Hukkeri taluka, Belgaum district. Cross-sectional research design was used for the present study. The data was collected for 20 days, each day 5 subjects were interviewed. Convenient sampling technique was used to select the subjects. The structured interview schedule and 2 point rating scale was used as the main screening instrument. The results showed that the mean percentage of knowledge score was 54.6 and the mean percentage of practice score was 65.45. There was a positive correlation between knowledge and practice of subjects regarding tobacco use and its control (r =0.526).

Knowledge and attitude regarding mental illness among general public

Mental illness is a common condition, with a life time prevalence of about 40 - 50% in the community. However, only a few people with mental disorders generally receive treatment and about (70%) of individuals suffering from mental illness do not seek help. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 450 million people suffer from mental or behavioral disorders, of which only a small proportion receives treatment. A lack of mental health literacy can limit the optimal use of treatment services. Community knowledge of mental health problems has been found to be inadequate, whilst this lack of knowledge is a fertile soil for developing negative behavior towards mental illness. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding mental illness among general public in selected rural areas of Hukkeri taluka.The cross-sectional research design was used for the present study. The data was collected for the duration of 20 days. Each day 5 subjects were interviewed. The convenient sampling technique was used to select the samples. The structured interview schedule and 3 point attitude scale was used as the main screening instrument. The results showed that the Mean percentage of knowledge score was 36.0 and the Mean percentage of attitude score was 57.95.There was a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude of subjects regarding mental illness (r=0.790).There was a significant association between source of information with level of knowledge and also there was a significant association between age and source of information with level of attitude.

Knowledge of Mothers Regarding the Growth &amp; Development of Infants

The infant is a dynamic, ever-changing being who undergoes an orderly and predictable sequence of neurodevelopment and physical growth. Parents need to understand growth and development in order to monitor child's progress, to identify delays or abnormalities in development. With an aim of this the investigator undertook a study to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding the growth & development of infants in child care areas of selected hospital of Ludhiana, Punjab. Hundred mothers of infants were selected from various child care areas in selected hospital of Ludhiana by Non-Probability purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was administered to assess the knowledge. Data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics and presented through tables and figures. Study findings revealed that maximum number of mothers (53%) had average knowledge score regarding growth & development of infants. Mean percentage of knowledge score was highest in introduction (66%) and lowest in area of social development (31%). Variables i.e. Age, Education and income were found to be significantly related with knowledge of postnatal mothers none of the other variables were found significantly related with the knowledge of postnatal mothers. This study revealed that mothers of the infants needs to be given knowledge regarding Growth and development in order to prevent developmental delay and helping in early diagnosis and treatment.