Selected Community Area Research Articles

Effectiveness of VAT on knowledge regarding BSE among women between 15-30 years”

Abstract: Breast Self-examination is an easy way to understand body and know when something might not be quite right. Breast cancer affects women of all ages, including those under the age of 30 yrs. Awareness about breast cancer is important for all women, and regular selfexamination should be part of health routine to spot any changes in breasts. Aim: Assess the effectiveness of VAT on knowledge regarding BSE. Methods and Materials: In view of accomplishing the objectives, a quasi-experimental research was conducted among 60 rural and urban women at selected community areas of Vijayawada. Results: The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The effectiveness of VAT on knowledge regarding BSE revealed that the pre-test mean= 8.63, SD of ± 3.78 and post-test mean=17.16, SD of ±6.39 and the calculated paired t value was t= 11.97 which was highly significant at p<0.01 level. When compare the rural and urban women posttest knowledge scores, the calculated unpaired t value was t=3.27 is considerably significant at p<0.01. Conclusion: Rural and urban women have difference in their knowledge levels regarding breast self-examination, after intervention the level of knowledge was increased. Education programmes are necessary for women in maximizing knowledge and improve quality life practice.

A Study to Assess the knowledge regarding management of Pediculosis among mothers having 5–15 years of children in selected community area Pallithottam, Kollam

The objectives of the study were: 1. To assess the knowledge regarding management of pediculosis among mothers having 5–15 years of children. 2. Find out the association between the level of knowledge and selected demographic variables. A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study. The study was conducted among 30 Mothers of under five children among selected areas of pallitthottam, Kollam. In order to assess the knowledge regarding importance of vitamin A among under five mothers in selected areas of pallitthottam Kollam, the study sample were selected by convenience sampling technique. The tool used for data collection consists of demographic profoma and structured questionnaire, basic introduction of the study was given to all subjects. The analysis of the data was based on the objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics. The major findings of the study were as follows: The findings of the present study showed that there is no significant association between knowledge and demographic variables like age, type of family, education, religion, monthly income and nutritional status. The findings of the present study showed that there was majority of the mother of under five children have average knowledge regarding the importance of vitamin A. Based on the findings the investigator have drawn implications which were of vital concerns in the field of nursing practice, nursing administration, nursing pattern, nursing education and for future development.

A descriptive study to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity by calculating BMI (Body Mass Index) among women at selected community area of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background: Obesity and overweight have become a global epidemic now. Overweight and obesity are the fifth leading risks of death of adults globally every year. Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Obesity can occur at any age and generally increased with age. Women generally have higher rate of obesity than men. As the most developing nation, India is struggling to eradicate the problem of under nutrition and anaemia. Meanwhile the country already witnessed the overweight and obesity problem. India has more than 30 million obese people, and the number is increasing rapidly.The main aim of this study to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among women by calculating BMI (Body Mass Index). Methods: A descriptive study design was used to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity by calculating BMI among women at selected community area of Bhopal. Sample size 100 was selected by using convenient sampling technique and who met the inclusive criteria. Results: out of 100 samples 30(30%) women are underweight, 15(15%) women’s having normal body weight, 37(37%) women overweight and 18(18%) are obese. Conclusion: Prevalence of overweight was high as compared to obesity in community area; the history of any other illness and history of any other medications was strongly associated with obesity. Obesity is the main cause of chronic illness and risk of being obese is increasing in women, so this study will help to find out the prevalence and contributing factors about obesity so that problem will be addressed and making general public aware to reduce the risk factors.

To Evaluate The Effectiveness of Deep Breathing Exercises on Menopausal Symptoms Among Menopausal Mothers In Selected Community Area, Mangaluru

An Interventional study was conducted to identify the effect of deep breathing exercises on menopausal symptoms among menopausal mothers in community area,Mangalore. Quasi Experimental time series Design was adopted for the present study.A purposive sample of 60 mothers were selected and assigned randomly to Experimental Group and Control Group. The base line data was collected from the mothers and menopausal symptoms was assessed by using Menopausal Rating Scale.Deep breathing exercises was taught to the mother who belongs to Experimental Group .The menopausal rating scale was assessed for both the control group and Experimental Group.The result revealed that there is a significant reduction in menopausal symptoms in menopausal mothers after performing Deep breathing exercises in the Experimental Group.

Exploratory study to assess the knowledge and attitude of adult population regarding voluntary blood donation in selected community areas Jeolikote,Uttarakhand

Exploratory study to assess the knowledge and attitude of adult population regarding voluntary blood donation in selected community areas Jeolikote,Uttarakhand

Prevalence of Hypertension and Obesity among Women Residing in Selected Community Area Punjab

Hypertension is a common disease associated with high morbidity and mortality. The disease is a silent threat to the health of people all over the world. Thus, early detection of hypertension and its precipitating or aggravating factors are important if one is to evolve measures so that complications of hypertension can be prevented. On the other hand obesity is a major health problem that affecting women mostly. Obesity has become one of our nation’s leading epidemics. According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) obesity has almost tripled over the past 30 years. Obesity is strongly associated with hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Obesity is also associated with endothelial dysfunction and renal functional abnormalities that may play a role in the development of hypertension. The continuing discovery of mechanisms regulating appetite and metabolism is likely to lead to new therapies for obesity-induced hypertension. Methodology: A non-experimental approach with simple random sampling technique was used in the study. The data was collected through body mass index scoring sheet, assessment sheet for hypertension and health assessment Performa. The final study was also conducted on 200 women in selected area of Punjab. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. Result: The results showed that out of 200 subjects 42.5% were overweight. 30.5% subjects comes under pre hypertension, 16% subject comes under stage- I hypertension while only 3% subjects comes under stage –II hypertension category. The findings revealed that there was a significant association between hypertension with demographic variable like age, education, duration of hypertension, type of family and life style and not any significant association between hypertension and demographic variables such as occupation, religion, marital status, family history of hypertension, family history of obesity, income (monthly) and dietary pattern. There was a significant association between obesity with demographic variable like marital status, duration of hypertension and life style and not any significant association between obesity and demographic variables such as Age, education, occupation, religion, family history of hypertension, family history of obesity, income (monthly), type of family and dietary pattern.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Optimal use of Antibiotics to prevent Bacterial Resistance among Mothers at Selected Community Area, Kollam

The present study entitled “A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding optimal use of antibiotic to prevent bacterial resistance among the mothers at selected community area, Kollam’’ was undertaken for partial fulfillment of degree of B. Sc. nursing at Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, Kollam which is affiliated to Kerala university of health sciences during the year 2017–2018. The objectives of the study were to assess the pretest knowledge regarding optimal use of antibiotics to prevent bacterial resistance among the samples, to determine the effect of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding optimal use of antibiotics to prevent bacterial resistance, to find the association between pretest knowledge and selected demographic variables. An experimental approach was used for this study. The sample comprised of 60 mothers residing in selected community area, Kollam. The tools used for data collection were structured knowledge questionnaire and planned teaching programme for assessing pretest and posttest knowledge. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result showed that majority of samples (45%) belonged to the age group in between 20–30 years, (25%) were in the age group in between 31–40 years, (15%) were in the age group below 20 years and (15%) were in the age group above 40 years. Most of the samples among the mothers (98%) were Christians and (1.66%) were Muslims. The samples among the mothers participated in this study (51.60%) belonged to nuclear family, (40%) belonged to joint family and (8.33%) belonged to one parent family. Most of the samples are among the mothers of children below 15 years, (60%) have two children, (30%) have one child and (10%) have more than two children. The samples among the mothers participated in this study have educational status of SSLC and below SSLC (65%), (28.33%) of them have educational status of degree, (5%) are pre degree and (1.66%) is in other category. Most of the mothers of children below 15 years have monthly income between Rs.2000–5000 (66.66%) and (33.33%) are in between Rs. 5001-10000. Most of the samples participated in this study use television (65%), (16.66%) uses newspaper and magazines, (3.33%) of them use radio and (15%) of them uses all above accessible mass medias. After the planned teaching program, the result of posttest shows that most of the samples (76.66%) attained excellent knowledge, (21.66%) got good knowledge, (1.66%) got average knowledge. It was analyzed that there is significant in posttest knowledge scores. So the planned teaching program of our study was effective. It was computed to determine the association between level of knowledge and selected demographic variables and it showed that age, religion, type of family, number of children, education status, monthly income, accessible mass media had no significant association with knowledge.

Assess the Knowledge of People (21–40 years) regarding Dog Bite and Prevention of Rabies Residing in selected Community Area

Dog bite is defined as wound inflicted by a dog during which pressure is exerted by the dog's jaw which leads to significant damage to tissues under the skin, including bones, muscles, tendons, blood vessels and nerves. Dog bite causes a contagious viral disease known as rabies. Early prevention is necessary to prevent this viral disease. The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge of people (21–40 yrs) regarding dog bite and prevention of rabies in selected community area, Dist. Ludhiana, Punjab. A descriptive study was conducted in selected community area (Kishangarh) Distt. Ludhiana, Punjab. A total 60 sample between age group 21–40 years was selected by non-probability sampling technique. A self structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of people regarding dog bite and prevention of rabies. Data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics and presented through tables and figure. The knowledge score of people regarding dog bite and prevention of rabies was average. The study findings showed that 73.33% had average knowledge, 18.33% had poor knowledge and 8.3% had good knowledge. It is concluded that the knowledge among people (21–40 years) regarding dog and prevention of rabies was average. It is recommended that the study can be repeated on the large scale sample to validate and for better generalization of findings and Comparative study may be conducted to find out the similarities or differences between the knowledge of urban and rural people.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Programme on Knowledge regarding Hazards of Plastic usage among Housewives in selected Community Area, Bangalore

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Programme on Knowledge regarding Hazards of Plastic usage among Housewives in selected Community Area, Bangalore

A Study to Assess Depression and Social Support among Older Persons in Selected Community Areas at Kancheepuram District

The World Health Organization estimated that the overall prevalence rate of depressive disorders among elderly generally caries between 10% and 20% depending on cultural situations. Depression and Social support among 70 older persons in Potheri Village, Kattankulathur, Kancheepuram District, were assessed. Quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was used for the study. J.A. Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale was used to assess Depression and Perceived Social Support Scale developed by Karim Ahmed et.al(2012) to assess Social Support. Among the older persons, 42(60%) of them had mild depression and 68(97.1%) of them had Moderate Social support. There was significant association between the demographic variable previous occupation and level of Depression among older persons. There was significant association between the demographic variable religion and level of social support among older persons. Study results concluded there was a negative correlation between the variables Social support and Depression.

Prevalence of Hypertension and Obesity among Women Residing in Selected Community Area Punjab

Hypertension is a common disease associated with high morbidity and mortality. The disease is a silent threat to the health of people all over the world. Thus, early detection of hypertension and its precipitating or aggravating factors are important if one is to evolve measures so that complications of hypertension can be prevented. On the other hand obesity is a major health problem that affecting women mostly. Obesity has become one of our nation's leading epidemics. According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) obesity has almost tripled over the past 30 years.

Assess the awareness regarding Early Identification, Prevention and Management of Breast Cancer among Early Adult Women

Breast cancer is the most common female cancer worldwide representing nearly a quarter (23%) of all cancers in women. Breast cancer is a complex disease and even now the primary cause is unknown. Diagnosis of breast cancer at early stage contributes to increases the survival rate of women. This study aim was to assess the awareness regarding breast cancer among early adult women in selected community areas of Perinthalmanna and also distributing pamphlet regarding causes, diagnosis and early identification and treatment of breast cancer.

Knowledge and Practice Regarding Child Birth Spacing Among Women in Selected Community Area Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Knowledge and Practice Regarding Child Birth Spacing Among Women in Selected Community Area Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Predictors of Food Insecurity in Selected Chicago Community Areas

Examine associations between food insecurity and multiple demographic, socioeconomic, acculturation, social risk factor, and food access variables. Data are from Sinai Community Health Survey 2.0, a cross-sectional, population-based probability survey of adults. Ten selected community areas in Chicago. Adults aged 18 years and over who completed the Household Food Security Scale (HFSS) portion of the survey were included in the analysis (n = 1,041). Food insecurity as defined by the HFSS was the dependent variable. Independent variables included multiple demographic, socioeconomic, acculturation, social risk factor, and food access variables. Multivariate logistic regression, along with a manual backward selection process, was used to examine predictors of food insecurity. A P of .05 was used to determine statistical significance. Respondents reporting English as their primary language (odds ratio [OR] = 0.31; P = .002) had significantly lower odds of experiencing food insecurity. Respondents who reported feeling lonely (OR = 1.86; P = .024) had significantly higher odds of experiencing food insecurity. Emergency food use (OR = 3.89; P = .001) and food stamp benefit receipt (OR = 2.79; P = .001) were also associated with food insecurity. Race/ethnicity demonstrated a strong relationship with food insecurity in early models, but this relationship appeared to be mediated by language and social risk factors. In the final adjusted model, most demographic and socioeconomic variables, including race/ethnicity, gender, and education were not significantly associated with food insecurity. The burden of food insecurity was not shared equally across populations. This analysis sheds light on significant predictors of food insecurity in several diverse communities in Chicago. Findings can help inform tailored interventions by guiding food assistance programs to those most in need.

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Prevalence of Depression among the Adolscents People in Selected Community Area of Pune City

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Prevalence of Depression among the Adolscents People in Selected Community Area of Pune City

Assess the Dental fluorosis and associated risk factors among adolescence, living in high level Fluoride content in drinking water at selected community area

Introduction: Dental fluorosis is characterized by hypo mineralization or tooth enamel caused by ingestion of excessive fluoride during enamel formation. Severe fluorosis is characterized by brown discoloration and discrete or confluent pitting; brown stains are widespread and teeth often present a corroded looking appearance. People with fluorosis are relatively resistant to dental caries. Dental fluorosis is mainly caused by increased fluoride consumption in drinking water or other supplements like tablets, gels, gums and some toothpaste. The main objective of the study to assess the dental fluorosis and associated risk factors among adolescence, living in high level fluoride content in drinking water at selected community area. Methodology: Descriptive Research design was used. The setting of the study is selected community area in Dharmapuri district.100 Male and Female adolescents who come under the inclusion criteria, Selected by Convenient sampling technique. Collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics.Results and Discussion: In the demographic variables that 41% of the adolescents are between the age group of 12-14 years, 36% of the adolescents are between the age group of 15-16 years, 23% of the adolescents are between the age group of 17-18 years. Regarding gender 49% of male and 51% of female, the presence of dental fluorosis, it shows that out of 100 samples, 20(20%) samples had normal, 31(31%) samples had questionable dental fluorosis, 29(29%) samples had very mild dental fluorosis, 11(11%) samples had mild dental fluorosis, 6(6%) samples had moderate dental fluorosis, 3(3%) samples had severe dental fluorosis.Conclusion: From the findings of the study it is found to be that majority of the adolescence having dental fluorosis and also impacts of dental fluorosis, Active steps must be taken to partially defluoridate the water before distribution to reduce the morbidity associated with dental fluorosis in this society.

Knowledge Regardingdental Hygiene among Parents of Children in Selected Community area, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Knowledge Regardingdental Hygiene among Parents of Children in Selected Community area, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Pilot Study on Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Knowledge and Practice of Postnatal Mothers Regarding Essential Newborn Care in Selected Community Areas of Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Pilot Study on Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Knowledge and Practice of Postnatal Mothers Regarding Essential Newborn Care in Selected Community Areas of Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

A Study to Assess the effectiveness of self Instructional Module on the Knowledge and Practice of the Mothers of School age Children with Juvenile Diabetes in the Selected community area of Ahmedabad City of Gujarat State

A Study to Assess the effectiveness of self Instructional Module on the Knowledge and Practice of the Mothers of School age Children with Juvenile Diabetes in the Selected community area of Ahmedabad City of Gujarat State

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Awareness and Usage of Assistive Devices for Mobility and Self Care among Elderly Residing in Selected community area of Kurali (Punjab)

As people get older, two major challenges impact on their ability to engage in everyday task. The first is a gradual decline in hearing, vision and mobility. Second challenge is a higher probability which increases with age of having one or more chronic disease such as arthritis, cataract and heart disease. In many cases the impact of impairment on doing everyday task can be overcome and reduced. Assistive devices are equipments that help a person with difficulty in performing a task, such as Canes, Crutches and Walkers can be used to increase a patient's base of support, improve balance and increase activity and dependence. According to United Nations (2011), the share of India's population ages 60 and older is projected to climb from 8 Percentage in 2010 to 19 Percentage in 2050. It is assumed that with rising number of elderly their age related problems will also be raised such as disabilities and other health conditions. The assistive devices for mobility and self care can make its use to sustain their independence in day to day activities and keeping with a view of this the following study was conducted. The Objectives of the study was to assess the awareness and usage of assistive devices for mobility and self care among elderly. To find out the association between awareness and usage of assistive devices for mobility and self care among elderly.