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- A Study to assess the Level of Social Media App Addiction among Adolescents in a Selected Degree College, Kannur, Kerala
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Authors
Akhila Thankachan
1,
Anju Joy
1,
E. Arthana
1,
Athira Manuel
1,
K. V. Dilna
1,
A. Libija
1,
C. K. Neethu
1,
K. Sinto Augustin
1,
L. K. Johnson
2,
T. Senthilkumar
3
Affiliations
1 Lourde College of Nursing, Taliparamba, IN
2 Dept, of Mental Health Nursing, Lourde College of Nursing, Taliparamba, IN
3 Lourde College of Nursing, Taliparamba, Kannur (Dt)., IN
1 Lourde College of Nursing, Taliparamba, IN
2 Dept, of Mental Health Nursing, Lourde College of Nursing, Taliparamba, IN
3 Lourde College of Nursing, Taliparamba, Kannur (Dt)., IN
Source
Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 9, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 312-316Abstract
Background: People with addiction do not have control over their behavior, actions or usage. The causes of addiction differ considerably, and are seldom fully understood. They are caused in general by varying degrees of physical, mental, circumstantial and emotional factors. The researcher felt that there are various reasons that affect the well being of adolescents and some of them being, the objectives and the goals of the adolescent being smashed, Loss of Parental relationship, Disrupted interpersonal relationships, Fading Social and cultural values, subjection to unhealthy environment and so on. The aim of this study was to assess the level of social media app addiction among adolescents in selected Degree College in Kannur District, conducted in 2018. Methods: A descriptive survey approach was used for the study. The sample consisted of 100 adolescents between the age group of 18-21 years selected by convenient sampling technique. Data were collected by using a modified social media app addiction scale and were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-square test). Results: In order to facilitate the analysis and interpretation of the scope of the social media app addiction was graded into extremely addicted (3%), severely addicted (87%), moderately addicted (10%) and mild addicted (0%). The mean, median and standard deviation of adolescents’ social media app addiction scores were 95.77, 95 and 14.016 respectively. 44% expressed reduced interaction with family members, 48% pointed that they have physical problems and 51.4% expressed that their biological routine changed. Discussion : The study showed that the reason for frequent use of mobile phone is anxiety and fear about losing personal information and social relationship, and also the study revealed that these causes disturbance in the health and education of students.Keywords
Social Media App, Addiction, Adolescents.
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- Diabetic Foot Care:A Study
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Authors
V. Sangeetha
1,
P. Sankari Nandhini
1,
M. Saraswathy
1,
D. Sasmitha
1,
T. Senthilkumar
1,
R. Deepa
1
Affiliations
1 Department of Medical -Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, SRIPMS, Coimbatore, IN
1 Department of Medical -Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, SRIPMS, Coimbatore, IN
Source
Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 9, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 422-428Abstract
A study to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding diabetic foot care among diabetic patients at selected Hospital, Coimbatore. Convenient sample of 50 samples were selected for this study. Initially data collection was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice of diabetic patients regarding diabetic foot care was assessed by using questionnaire. Health education was given to sample using pamplet. Thus, structured educational programme can be implemented as an effective intervention in improving the knowledge and practice regarding diabetic foot care among diabetic patients.Keywords
Diabetic Foot Care.References
- Brunner and Suddarth (2016) Text book of Medical Surgical Nursing 13th edition, published by Wolters Kluwer Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
- Cardenas &Kutner (2014) conducted an institution based cross sectional study on knowledge and practice about diabetic foot care.
- Gupta., al (2012) conducted a cross sectional study on prevalence of diabetic foot care in south India.
- Jackson (2013) conducted a descriptive cross sectional study on prevalence and awareness regarding diabetic foot care patients in hospital.
- Neelima Sharma et al (2014) conducted a cross sectional study with an aim to improve level of knowledge and practice about diabetic foot care in Indore.20
- Nouwen.et al (2010) conducted a quasi experimental study with an aim to improve of knowledge and practice about diabetic foot care patients with diabetic mellitus, a systematic review and meta analysis.
- Manisha c. Gholap and Vaishali R. Mohite (2011) conducted a community based a cross sectional observational study using a pre designed and pre tested questionnaire to know the study for assess the knowledge and practice regarding diabetic patients.
- Mesinged.A. Qadi, Hasan A. Al Zahrani (2014) conducted study on diabetic knowledge and awareness on foot care in Jeddah city.
- Mohan (2012) conducted a cross sectional quantitative study to assess the level of awareness about diabetic foot care in Coimbatore zone.
- Muninarayana., et al (2012) conducted a descriptive cross sectional study on prevalence and awareness regarding diabetic foot care.
- Pupet & Ohwovoriole (2014) study conducted a descripted cross sectional study to assess the knowledge and practice of diabetic foot care.
- Rey & Mohllaje (2013) conducted a descriptive cross sectional study to determine knowledge and practice of foot care in Rajah Muthiah Medical Hospital.
- Schaper (2010) defined a diabetic foot ulcer as any wound below ankle with disruption of the integument, including gangrenous tissue.
- Sheule Begum, Jaruwan Manasurakan (2014), conducted a study on descriptive correlational study aimed to relationship between knowledge and practice of prevention of foot care in Rangpur, Bangladesh.
- Singh (2011) reported that lifetime risk of developing an ulcer among diabetic patients in USA.
- Tamil Selvi.P, Raja Sankar, Kokilavani.N (2013) a descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding diabetic foot ulcer in a selected hospital Kancheepuram district.
- Tumkur Purva Shoor (2016) conducted a cross sectional to assess the knowledge and practice about diabetic foot care.
- Yahya M., Hala M., Mohamed Salih Mahfouz (2015) conducted a cross sectional survey to study the prevalence of diabetic foot care.