Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research

Bharat Pareek ¹, Kiran Batra ², Raman Kalia ³

Affiliations
1 Saraswati Nursing Institute, Punjab, IN
2 Silver Oaks College of Nursing, Abhipur, Mohali, Punjab, IN
3 Saraswati Nursing Institute, Kurali, Ropar, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Nursing profession began with a genuine desire to serve and care for others, combined with a sense of compassion and commitment. Nurse Educator play a vital role in the health care system globally. The professionalism and performance of Nurse Educators, link closely to the productivity and quality of services they provide. It is important to identify factors influencing professionalism of Nurse Educators if the quality of education in the organizations to be improved. A non experimental methodological study was carried out to develop professionalism assessment scale for Nurse Educator. The conceptual framework used to guide this study was Healthy Work Environments for Nurses - Components, Factors and Outcomes developed by Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario in 2007. Scale was prepared under five stages i;e conceptualization and item generation, preliminary evaluation, administration to development sample, analysis of scale development data and scale refinement and validation. Psychometric qualities of the scale such as validity (content, convergent, divergent and know group) and reliability (internal consistency and stability) was determined at preliminary level. After preliminary evaluation, scale was introduced to 30 Nurse Educators of various nursing institutions using judgmental sampling technique. SPSS was used for statistical analysis. Factor analysis approach was used to determine construct validity of the scale. Principal component analysis (extraction method) was used to determine total variance of scale items which resulted into extraction of nine components (domains of professionalism) of scale based on Eigen value =1. Further Varimax with Kaiser Normalization (Rotation Method) was performed to determine scale items correlation and all 34 scale's items were positively correlated and retained in the scale (Based on factor loading of 0.4). Reliability (internal consistency) of scale was determined. Cronbach's Alpha is used to determine internal consistency (p=.926) where as test retest method was used to determine scale's stability (p=.89) and scale found to be reliable. Domain wise correlation were also calculated which indicates high internal consistency among all nine domains of scale. Finally scale user's norms were established.

Keywords

Professionalism, Nursing Professionalism, Nurse Educator, Scale, India.

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T. Jisa George ¹, Kiran Batra ²

Affiliations
1 Vellankkanni Matha College of Nursing, Ettumanoor, Kerala, IN
2 Silver Oaks College of Nursing, Abhipur, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Cancer cervix is an important global public health problem. Cancer cervix is the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths among women in most developing countries. In India cancer cervix has been the one of the primary cancer in women over the past two decades. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with nearly all cases of cancer cervix. One of the most effective ways of preventing and controlling cancer cervix is regular screening and early diagnosis. Cervical cancer screening through Pap smear testing is extremely useful in detecting the cervical neoplasia at very early stage. Visual methods of screening include visual inspection with 3-5% acetic acid (VIA), VIA with low-level magnification (VIAM), and visual inspection with Lugol's iodine (VILI). In addition, use of Human pappiloma virus (HPV) vaccines, use of condoms during sexual intercourse, avoidance of smoking, and higher intake of fruits, vegetables, and vitamin C are identified as other methods for preventing cancer cervix. Major barriers to cervical cancer screening are lack of knowledge about disease, lack of familiarity with the concept of prevention, geographical and economic inaccessibility of care, poor quality of services and lack of support from husbands and families. Strategies in low-resource settings should be socially and culturally appropriate in order to minimize these barriers.

Keywords

Cancer Cervix, Preventive Strategies, Pap Smear Screening.

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K. R. Ramya ¹, Kiran Batra ²

Affiliations
1 Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Jubilee Gardens, Kachery, Thrissur, Kerala, 68005, IN
2 Silver Oaks College of Nursing, Abhipur, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Non communicable disease burden is increasing in alarming rate globally. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has assumed epidemic proportion in India. Atherosclerosis in Indians has been shown to occur prematurely, that is, at least a decade or two earlier than their counterparts in developed countries. The present cross-sectional survey was undertaken among 42 school going students of Thrissur district of Kerala to understand their Perception, Knowledge of Coronary Heart Disease using a pretested structured questionnaire. Findings revealed that most adolescents were not aware of the seriousness of the heart disease. Only 14.3% students thought that CHD is a public health concern, 28.6% were aware of their own body weight, and none of them had heard of the term Body Mass Index (BMI). 26.2% adolescents had moderately adequate and 73.8% had inadequate knowledge regarding CHD. Heavy alcohol consumption and smoking were perceived as important top three risk factors for CHD. However, a very small percentage could identify obesity, physical inactivity, and consumption of fatty foods as important risk factors. Study reveals that a large proportion of adolescents are not aware of the lifestyle associated risk factors of CHD and its prevention. This suggests the need for population based programmers in Kerala to increase adolescent knowledge, and skills to halt the progression of this deadly disease.

Keywords

Knowledge, Perception, Coronary Heart Disease, Risk Factors, Adolescents.

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