Selected Community Area Research Articles

“A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Music Therapy On Depression Among Depressive Patients In Selected Community Areas”

“A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Music Therapy On Depression Among Depressive Patients In Selected Community Areas”

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on the Knowledge Regarding Health Services among Eligible Couples in Selected Community Area in Bangalore

Health services available to eligible couples in India are not only to aid in curtailing the ever-growing population of the country but also to improve the women’s and child health as well as their reproductive health. The need for continuing mass education and increase in awareness in this regard is thus of utmost priority. To assess the level of knowledge regarding the health services among eligible couples. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme in terms of gain in for eligible couples regarding health care services. To find out an association between knowledge scores with selected socio-demographic variable. The research design adopted for the study was quantitative research design, quasi-experimental with one group pre-test and post-test research design. A total of 60 eligible couples were selected using simple random sampling technique. The tools used to collect the data consisted of structured questionnaire, the reliability score was obtained with the help of Spearman-Brown prophecy. During pretest out of 60 participants, 49 (81.67%) had inadequate knowledge and 11(18.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge. Whereas in post-test only 3 (5%) had inadequate knowledge scores, 10 (16.67%) had moderately adequate knowledge scores and rest 47 (78.33%) Participants had adequate knowledge scores. The null hypothesis stated was rejected and re-stating that there is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test level of knowledge regarding healthcare services available to the eligible couples. It was found statistically that there is no significant association between demographic variables and level of knowledge. The above results point out to the fact that the Structured Teaching Programme is highly effective in increasing the knowledge about healthcare services among eligible couples in the specific community area.

A Study on Latrinalia and the Role of Value Judgements among Community People in Selected Community Area at Ahmedabad

A Study on Latrinalia and the Role of Value Judgements among Community People in Selected Community Area at Ahmedabad

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding cervical cancer among reproductive age group women in selected community area at Bengaluru

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding cervical cancer among reproductive age group women in selected community area at Bengaluru

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Cold Pack Application on Episodic Pain Among Patients with Migraine in Selected Community Areas.

A migraine is typically described as a sick headache, since the patient apart from the headache feels very sick. Migraine is a genetic neurological disease, characterized by episodes often called Migraine attacks. To assess the effectiveness of cold pack application on episodic pain among patients with migraine. To associate the posttest level of episodic pain among patients with migraine with selected demographic variables. A quasi experimental group pretest and posttest research design with a purposive sampling technique. The sample size of the study consists of 60 patients with migraine headaches. Demographic variables education (χ2 = 16.113, p=0.013) and residence (χ2=7.329, p=0.026) had shown statistically significant association with post test level of episodic pain among patients with migraine at post test level of episodic pain among patients with migraine. This study concluded Cold Pack Application may reduce the level of episodic pain among patients with migraine.

Breast-feeding Practices among Primipara mothers at Selected Community, Chennai

Introduction: Breast milk is the best and most comprehensive source of nutrients for babies. Poor baby feeding practices are the cause of 60% of infant and early child mortality worldwide. The growth and development of children may be negatively impacted by inappropriate newborn feeding practices, particularly in underdeveloped and developing nations. Hence the present study was undertaken to determine the Breast-feeding Practices among Primipara Mothers at Selected Community, Chennai. Methods: A descriptive correlational design was used. The study was carried out in a community area in Chennai. Using the purposive sampling technique, 100 primipara mothers with infants between the ages of 1-12 months who fulfil the inclusion criteria were selected after obtaining formal agreement from the relevant authorities of the selected community area and ethical clearance from the institutional ethical committee. The data was gathered through interview method using pre-tested instruments such as background variable proforma, obstetrical variable proforma, and proforma to evaluate primipara mothers' breastfeeding practices. Results: The study findings revealed that 73% of the primipara mothers had moderately adequate practice. None of them in the category of needs improvement. There was a significant association between selected obstetrical variables such as mode of delivery and practice on breast feeding in primipara mothers (p<0.05). Those who had normal vaginal delivery had good practice when compared to those who delivered through LSCS.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Millets and its Importance among Adolescents

This study entitled “Study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents in selected community area at Salempur” submitted in the year 2024. Aims: The objectives are to evaluate the pre-test knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents; to evaluate the post-test knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents; to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents; to find out association between pre-test knowledge score with selected demographic variables among adolescents. Hypothesis: H1: There will be a significant difference between mean pre-test knowledge score than their mean post-test knowledge score regarding millets and its importance among adolescents. H2: There will be significant association between pre-test level of knowledge score and demographic variables. Design and Setting: Quasi - experimental approach with one group pre-test post-test design was adopted. Methods and Materials: 60 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire was utilized to assess the knowledge of the samples. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score of samples regarding was 11.95, whereas mean post-test knowledge score was 20.90 with a mean difference of 9.95 and SD pretest was 2.80 and post-test was 2.65. The calculated 't' value 38.34 was greater than tabulated 't'= 1.98 which was statistically proved at 0.05 level of significance. It revealed that the Structured Teaching Programme was effective in increasing knowledge among the participants. Conclusion: This indicates that the Structured Teaching Programme was effective to enhance the level of knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents.

Study to Assess the Knowledge Level of Adolescent Girls Regarding Anaemia and Its Prevention in Selected Community Area of Mehrauli, Delhi

Anaemia is a global public health affecting human health as well as social and economic development. It is more prevalent in adolescent females. It is preventable and treatable. The most common cause recognized is iron deficiency. It is one of the major health concerns with prevalence of 59.1% (NFHS 2019-2021) among adolescent girls. The research was conducted in the year 2023, November on 50 adolescent girls were taken as sample using random sampling technique in selected community area Mehrauli, Delhi. Research design used in the study was descriptive research design & data was obtained through simple random sampling technique with the help of structured questionnaire for accessing the level of knowledge regarding anaemia and its prevention. The finding of the study indicates that 46.48% girls were having average knowledge score and subjects were deficit of knowledge regarding anaemia and its prevention. The calculated chi-square value between the level of knowledge and demographic variables was not statistically significant as evident from p < 0.05 value. Keywords: Knowledge, Anaemia and its prevention, Adolescent girls, Community Area.

A Study to Assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Non Pharmacological Techniques for Pain Relief during Child Birth among Pregnant mothers in selected Community Area, Satna

Background: The experience of childbirth is a subjective and multidimensional issue and each woman passes through it in a different way. It is one of the most beautiful episodes in a mother’s life, associated with joy, happiness, and celebration. However, a delivery is also related to negative emotions: fear, anxiety, low sense of security, and the expectation of pain. Pain is both sensory and emotional. As a sensation, pain is interpreted by each individual is based on personal, cultural, and social experiences. Comfort measures that provide natural pain relief can be very effective during labor and childbirth. Birthing techniques such as hydrotherapy, hypno-birthing, patterned breathing, relaxation, and visualization can increase the production of endogenous endorphins that bind to receptors in the brain for pain relief. Objective: The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding non pharmacological techniques for pain relief during child birth among pregnant mothers in selected community area, Satna. Methodology: Pre-experimental, one group pre-test post-test design was adopted for this study. 30 mothers were selected by using simple random sampling method for this study. A pre test was conducted by using structured knowledge questionnaire and on the same day the planned teaching program regarding non pharmacological techniques for pain relief during child birth was administered to them. After 7 days, post test was conducted with the same questionnaire for the same group of mothers to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program. Result: The mean score in the post test is 22.8 and the mean score in the pre test is 9.8. The calculated value of t is 51.1 which is highly significant. The result confirms that the planned teaching program was effective significantly in improving the knowledge on non pharmacological techniques for pain relief during child birth among pregnant mothers.

A Study to Assess Knowledge regarding Scrub Typhus among adults at a selected community area, Kidangoor

A descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding scrub typhus among adults at a selected community area, Kidangoor. The study was conducted in selected area of 3rd ward of Kidangoor Panchayath. The study sample consist of 30 adults. Samples are selected by using convenient sample technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire used to collect data. The result shows that among 30 samples 10(33.33%) had poor knowledge, 12(40%) had average level of knowledge and 8(26.67%) had good knowledge.

Socio-Cultural Discourses of Children Engaged in Child Labor in India: A Macro-Ethnographic Study.

Child labor is considered one of the main social problems that affect the community and has a physical and psychosocial impact on a child's health, growth, and development. The study aimed to describe the sociocultural discourses of children involved in child labor. A macroethnographic approach was used to collect the data from the selected community areas of Punjab, India. A community-based qualitative study using purposive sampling was carried out among children engaged in child labor (n = 8). The data were gathered through in-depth or semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation under four phases: community context assessment, egocentric network analysis, validation, and dissemination of study findings. The guide for consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) was followed. Ongoing analysis was conducted using Spradley's analysis approach to identify the themes. Thematic analysis resulted in the emergence of various themes related to child labor, namely, adaptability, money-centric attitude, sense of being underserved, social deprivation, work burden, reduced emotional expression, workaholism, abuse, family shoulder, family cohesion, and sense of industry. Apart from that, inhuman living and working conditions, as well as school deprivation among study subjects, were observed. Poverty emerged as the single most compelling factor for child labor in India. The study concluded that child labor had a negative impact on children's overall development. An effective intervention to stop child labor is if vulnerable children are identified through primary healthcare, and a relationship of trust is built that allows for the provision of health care, education, support, and referral to additional services outside the health sector.

A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Knowledge Regarding Child Abuse among Parents of School Children at Selected Community Areas at Perinthalmanna

Objectives: Assess pre test and post test level of knowledge regarding child abuse among parents of school children in both control and experimental group,Evaluate effectiveness of educational intervention on child abuse among parents of school children,Find association between knowledge of parents on child abuse and selected demographicvariables. Methodology: Quantitative research approach was used for the study . The study was conducted in 11,12&13 wards of Perinthalmanna municipality using quasi experimental non- equivalent control group pretest-post test desgin.Data was collected from a total of 60 parents of which 30 were in control an d30 in experimental group by using convenient sampling.data were collected by using knowledge questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: Among 60 samples in pretest, 24(40%) have average level of knowledge, 23(38.33%) have good level of knowledge, 13( 21.66%) have poor knowledge and there is no participants in excellent category. In post test, 36(60%) got good level of knowledge, 12(20%) had average knowledge, 9( 15%) had poor knowledge and 3 ( 5%) got excellent knowledge. The educational intervention on child abuse was effective in improving level of knowledge among parents of school children. (t value 5.547 p value 0.0001) And the demographic variables age, gender, marital status, education, job, residence, previous source of knowledge, type of family, religion and number of children

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Practice on Knowledge Regarding the Impact of Mobile Phones Usage during Conception among Ante-Natal Mothers in Selected Community Area

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Practice on Knowledge Regarding the Impact of Mobile Phones Usage during Conception among Ante-Natal Mothers in Selected Community Area

A Descriptive Study to Assess Knowledge and Attitude of Adults Regarding Organ Donation in Selected Community Area at Gurugram, Haryana

A Descriptive Study to Assess Knowledge and Attitude of Adults Regarding Organ Donation in Selected Community Area at Gurugram, Haryana

Knowledge regarding Disposal of Kitchen Garbage among Housewives: A Descriptive Design

Background: A descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding the disposal of kitchen garbage among housewives in selected community areas, in Kanakapura, Bangalore, Karnataka. A total sample of 100 housewives was selected using the non-probability purposive sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding the disposal of kitchen garbage among housewives. The final objective was to find out the association between knowledge regarding the disposal of kitchen garbage and selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A descriptive design was used to conduct the study. A sample comprising 100 housewives was enrolled using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. The conceptual framework used in the study was based on the Modified Health Belief Model by Becker and Rosenstock (1974). Results: Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that the knowledge score about the disposal of kitchen garbage was 46.89% and the mean knowledge score regarding disposal of kitchen garbage among housewives was 13.13±1.52. A significant association at 0.05 levels was observed between knowledge about educational status. Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the knowledge regarding disposal of kitchen garbage is average among housewives.

Learning Package Outcome on Sibling Rivalry Management among Parents

Sibling rivalry is one of humanity’s oldest problems. By “sibling rivalry” we mean the antagonism or hostility between brothers or sisters which manifests it in circumstances such as in the common children’s family fights. Therefore, present study aims to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program (PTP) on knowledge regarding sibling rivalry and its management among parents in selected community area. Pre experimental one group pre-test and post-test research design was selected to conduct the study. 60 Parents of siblings were selected for this study by using purposive sampling technique. Result revealed that 71.7% parents scored inadequate knowledge, 28.3% moderate knowledge in pre-test while in post-test 21.7% scored adequate knowledge level, 73.3% moderately adequate knowledge and 5% scored inadequate knowledge regarding sibling rivalry and its management. The overall mean percentage of the pre-test and post-test knowledge scores was 41.55%, and 67% respectively and mean difference was 8.650 and ‘t’ value 26.275 was found significant. It shows that learning package was effective in improvement of knowledge level regarding sibling rivalry and its management among parents. Socio demographic variables like age, sex, religion family income, number of children and education were significantly associated with the pretest knowledge score of the parents. Conclusion: The study concluded that learning package was effective in improvement of knowledge level among parents about sibling rivalry.

Barriers of Rehabilitation Services among the Stroke Patients in the Selected Community area of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Health care service is a global issue. Now a day’s rehabilitation services play a vital role to regain the normal health for participate in daily activities. At present, the need for rehabilitation services is largely unmet due the insufficient rehabilitation professionals, rehabilitation friendly infrastructures, skilled labor and awareness among the community, family and caregivers. World Health Organization (WHO) stated that in many low- and middle-income countries, there is a lack of trained professionals to provide rehabilitation services, with less than 10 skilled rehabilitation practitioners per 1 million populations. It is important to find the barriers in rehabilitation services provided among the stroke patients. The study was conducted to find out the barriers that effect on rehabilitation services among the stroke patients. So that concern authority can take necessary action to ensure the rehabilitation services among the mass people of the country. A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to collect information regarding the barriers experienced by stroke patients and their family. The main barriers to the rehabilitation services are low socio-economic status of the participants, inaccessible infrastructures and transports, high cost of the rehabilitation services, crisis of the graduate rehabilitation professionals, negative attitudes of the caregiver towards the stroke patients. Stroke rehabilitation service should be integrated towards the mainstreamed health system at community level to improve the lives of persons suffer from stroke in Bangladesh.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding management of home accidents among mothers of under-five children

Background: A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programmeon knowledge regarding management of home accidents among mothers of under five childrenin selected community areas, Tumkur, Karnataka. A total sample of 60 mothers of under-fivechildren were selected using the simple random sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledgeregarding management of home accidents among mothers of under five children before and after structured teachingprogramme and to find out the effectiveness of structuredteaching programme on knowledge regarding management of home accidents among mothers of under five children. The final objective was to determine the knowledge regarding themanagement of home accidents and selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A one-group pre-test post-test design was used to conduct the study. A sample comprising of 60 mothers of under-five children were enrolled using simple random sampling technique. The conceptual framework used in the study was based onErnestine Wiedenbach’s Prescriptive Theory. Results: Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score 25.57±3.202 was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 12.20±3.704 (p<0.05). Paired t value computed at 30.28* was statistically significant at p<0.05, which revealed that, there is significant increase in the mean post-test knowledge score. Significant association at 0.05level was observed between knowledge with regard to age, religion, educational status and educational status of the spouse. Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the structured teaching programme was significantly effective in improving the knowledgeregarding management of home accidents among mothers of under five children.

Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on knowledge regarding management of typhoid fever among Home makers

Background: A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teachingon knowledge regarding management of typhoid fever among home makersin selected community areas, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. A total sample of 60 home makerswere selected using the convenient sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledgeregarding management of typhoid fever among home makersbefore and after video assisted teachingand to find out the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding management of typhoid fever among home makers. The final objective was to determine the knowledge regarding themanagement of typhoid feverand selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A one-group pre-test post-test design was used to conduct the study. A sample comprising of 60 home makers were enrolled using convenient sampling technique. The conceptual framework used in the study was based onKing’s Goal attainment Theory. Results: Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score 25.57±3.202was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 12.20±3.704(p<0.05). Paired t value computed at 30.28* was statistically significant at p<0.05, which revealed that, there is significant increase in the mean post-test knowledge score. Significant association at 0.05 level was observed between knowledge with regard to age and educational status. Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the video assisted teaching was significantly effective in improving the knowledgeregarding management of typhoid fever among home makers.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Information Booklet on knowledge and Attitude Regarding Weaning Food among Mothers in Selected Community Area of Buldhana, Maharashtra, India

Background: Malnutrition is a vital public health issues and it is need to address to prevent child morbidity and mortality. India ranked 94th out of the 107 countries. Over 33 lakh children in India are malnourished. Due to malnutrition and infection the death rate is highest in the age group 0-4 years. Around 21% of total deaths are estimated to be in the age group 0-1 year. After 6months breast-milk alone is not sufficient for the growth and development of children. The process of weaning, or the transition from exclusive breastfeeding to incorporating complementary foods, is a crucial milestone in the growth and development of infants. So, the objectives of the study was to assess the pre test and post level of knowledge and attitude and find out association between knowledge, attitude with demographic variables. Methods: This was a interventional study, used evaluative approach and conducted at Yelagon, Buldhana, Maharashtra amongst 60 mothers by purposive sampling method during the period of August to September 2023. pretest and post test knowledge on weaning was assessed through 25 questions and attitude was assessed by 10 statements. Information booklet was provided after pretest data collection. Results: Majority of participants were in the age group of 23 to 27 years, out of 60 participants 39(65%) were from Hindu religion, 51.67% were belong to joint family. 42(70%) followed mixed (vegetarian and nonvegeterian ) pattern of food. Out of 60 mothers 33.33% of them had poor knowledge, 65% had average knowledge and only 1.67% of them had good knowledge. Average knowledge score at the time of pretest was 9.76with standard deviation of 2.95. Average post test knowledge score was 19.06 with standard deviation of 2.05, about attitude in pretest 1.67% of them had highly favorable and 38.33% of them had unfavorable attitude which was change in post test 31.67% of them had highly favorable, 68.33% had moderate favorable attitude and no one of them had unfavorable attitude. There is significant association found in knowledge and occupation and monthly income and between religion, types of family and attitude. Conclusions: This study concluded that there was knowledge gap about weaning in mothers but after providing information booklet regarding weaning food there was significant improvement seen in post test knowledge level of mothers and attitude of them.