International Journal of Nursing Education and Research

Karma Dolma ¹, K. N. Saraswathi ¹, Sheela Williams ¹

Affiliations
1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN

Abstract

Stress is a major problem in our life, there is no person in this world without stress. Stress is a fact of life and is inevitable in this age of intense competition, increases expectation and innumerable other activators of stress. Nevertheless, stress has always been present and will continue to be present irrespective of gender, age, social class, and profession.

"A study to assess the effectiveness of laughter and humor on stress among police personnel at selected police regiment in Mysore".

Major findings and results:

In the pretest, among the experimental group majority 16(53.33%) had moderate stress and 14(46.66%) had severe stress. In the post test among the experimental group majority 17(56.66%) had mild stress and 12(40%) had moderate stress. In the pre test, among the control group majority 19(63.33%) had moderate stress 10(33.33%) had severe stress. In post test, among the control group majority 17(56.66%) had severe stress and 13(43.33%) had moderate stress.

The mean pre test stress level score is 190.9 with a standard deviation of ±36.40 in experimental group and 185.5 with a standard deviation of ±28.087 in control group. The mean post test stress level score is 140.96 with a standard deviation ±36.21 in experimental group and 209.1 with a standard deviation ±27.8 in control group.

The significance of difference in mean pre test stress level scores among experimental and control group, computed an independent 't' value'(58)=0.66 p>0.05 was found to be not significant.

With regards to association between stress level scores and demographic variables of police personnel, age of police personnel was found to be significant and other variables such as educational status , marital status, number of members in family, type of family designation , monthly income , years of experiences and any physiological illness were found to be non significant at p<0.05 .

CONCLUSION:

The findings of the study revealed that there is laughter and humor video show was effective in reducing the level of stress among police personnel.

Keywords

Laughter and Humor, Stress and Police Personnel.

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N. M. Vidhya ¹, K. Aswathi Devi ¹, Sheela Williams ¹

Affiliations
1 JSS College of Nursing, Saraswathipuram, Mysore-09, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Background: Stress is recognized as a major health hazard of the contemporary century. The nursing students are likely to experience more stress than their friends enrolled in other programme. Few weeks of disciplined yoga practice is a promising approach for dealing with the stress response.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Suryanamaskar on reduction of stress among B.Sc. Nursing students at selected nursing colleges in Mysore.

Methods: In the study, quasi experimental nonequivalent control group pre test post test design was used and a nonprobability convenient sampling technique was adopted to select 50 first year B.Sc. Nursing students, 30 in experimental and 20 in control group. Pilot study was conducted the tool and study design were found to be feasible. The stress level was measured by using perceived stress scale. Suryanamaskar was administered to experimental group. The data were collected and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: Results of the study revealed that, there was significant difference between the mean pre test and post test stress scores which was statistically tested using paired 't' test ( 't'₍₂₉₎=5.57; P<0.05) was found to be significant at 0.05 level of significance. The significance of difference between the post test stress scores among experimental and control group was statistically tested using independent't' test ('t' ₍₄₈₎ =13.68; P, 0.05) was found to be significant at 0.05 level of significance and inferred that the Suryanamaskar was effective in reducing the stress level. The results of the study also revealed that the stress level of the first year B.Sc. Nursing students had no significant association with their selected personal variables.

Conclusion: The study was concluded that Suryanamaskar was effective in reducing the stress among nursing students. hence the nursing colleges should give importance to suryanamaskar and thereby reduce the stress among nursing students.

Keywords

Suryanamaskar, Stress, Effectiveness, B.Sc. Nursing Students.

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U. K. Anusha ¹, K. N. Saraswathi ¹, Nisha. P. Nair ¹, Sheela Williams ¹

Affiliations
1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescence is the period from the onset of puberty in preteen years until adulthood. Adolescents are less able than adults to manage their emotions, use good judgement, and engage in thoughtful decisionmaking. Sexual abuse also referred to as molestation, is the forcing of undesired sexual behaviour by one person upon another. The best way to protect children and teens from being victims of sexual abuse is to help them understand and be aware of the issues of sexual abuse.

Objectives: This study was aimed to assess the knowledge regarding sexual abuse among adolescent girls in selected High schools at Mysuru. and to find the association between the level of knowledge regarding sexual abuse among adolescent girls and their selected personal variables.

Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among 100 adolescent girls in selected high schools. Samples were selected by using simple random sampling method. Data was collected by administering personal proforma and self administered structured knowledge questionnaire which consists of 30 items. Findings: Out of 100 samples, 62% of adolescent girls had average knowledge, 27% of adolescent girls had good knowledge and 11% of adolescent girls had poor knowledge regarding sexual abuse. It was found that there is a significant association between level of knowledge regarding sexual abuse and variable like source of information on sexual abuse among adolescent girls.

Conclusion: The study result concluded that majority 62% of adolescent girls had average knowledge, 27% had good knowledge and 11% had poor knowledge regarding sexual abuse. This emphasises the investigator to implement measures for the prevention of sexual abuse in future.

Keywords

Adolescent Girls, Knowledge And Sexual Abuse.

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N. Priyaranjani ¹, Sheela Williams ²

Affiliations
1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru, IN
2 Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru, IN

Abstract

Introduction: Occupational environment plays a major role on the health of the exposed. The health hazards get more severe when the duration of exposure increases. Traffic police personnel are more exposed to various health hazards. But their nature of duty has more bearing on their deteriorating health. Some of the risks can not be avoided by these personnel but can boost up their health through proper health management. By inculcating health promotive behaviors among traffic police personnel we can help them in improving their quality of life. Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health.

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of health awareness programme on knowledge regarding selected health promotive behaviors among traffic police personnel in Mysuru city.

Methods: The research design selected for this study was Pre-experimental - One group pre test post test design. A pre test observation of the dependent variables is made before implementation of the treatment to the selected group, the treatment is administered, and finally a post test observation of dependent variables is carried out to assess the effect of treatment on the group. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the traffic police personnel for the study.

Results: The result of the study revealed that health awareness programme on selected health promotive behaviours was effective in increasing the knowledge of traffic police personnel regarding selected health promotive behaviours as evidenced by computed paired 't' test which was statistically significant at 0.05 level of significance( t (₉₉) = 1.99; p>0.05).

Conclusion: Thus it was concluded that the health awareness programme on selected health promotive behaviours was effective in increasing the knowledge of traffic police personnel regarding selected health promotive behaviours. The study findings stresses the increasing responsibility of health professionals in planning and implementing various educational strategies to improve the knowledge of traffic police personnel regarding health promotive behaviours which in turn helps to reduce the risk of various occupationally exposed health problems.

Keywords

Health Awareness Programme, Health Promotive Behaviours, Traffic Police Personnel.

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M. Mamatha ¹, M. Chandrashekar ¹, Sheela Williams ¹

Affiliations
1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN

Abstract

The Children of today are the resources of the future. Preservation of their lives will always be a priority. Healthy children become healthy adults. A chronic disease constitutes not only the major health problems on children but also the nation primary health problem. Today, Nephrotic syndrome is recognised as a common chronic illness in childhood. The quantity of parental information concerning symptoms and home management of Nephrotic syndrome disease recurrence is insufficient. Therefore upgrading parental awareness and knowledge through educational courses and providing comprehensive and necessary information concerning disease, signs and symptoms, and prevention of its complications can greatly improve the quality of the cares levels and to live healthy as well as productive life.

Objectives:

1. To assess the level of knowledge regarding Nephrotic syndrome and its home care management among parents of children with Nephrotic syndrome before and after giving the information booklet.

2. To determine the effectiveness of information booklet on level of gain in knowledge regarding Nephrotic syndrome and its home care management among parents of children with Nephrotic syndrome.

3. To find the association of level of knowledge among parents of children with Nephrotic syndrome with their selected personal variables.

Methods:

Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted to accomplish the objectives of the study. A sample of 60 parents of children with nephrotic syndrome was selected by using purposive sampling technique. Initial knowledge of the parents on nephrotic syndrome and its homecare management was determined by administering knowledge questionnaire by structured interview schedule. A validated information booklet on nephrotic syndrome and its homecare management was given to the parents and its effectiveness was determined by post-test knowledge score.

Results:

The results of the study revealed that the significance of difference between the mean pre test and mean post test knowledge scores which was statistically tested using paired 't' test was found to be highly significant at 0.05 level of significance (t (59)= 25.381; p<0.05).

Conclusion

From the study findings, it is revealed that there was significant increase in the knowledge scores of the parents of children with nephrotic syndrome after administering information booklet. Therefore, it was concluded that information booklet was highly effective in improving the knowledge of parents regarding nephrotic syndrome and its home care management.

Keywords

Nephrotic Syndrome, Effectiveness, Parents of Children with Nephrotic Syndrome, Knowledge, Information Booklet.

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Sheela Williams ¹, K. N. Saraswathi ¹, J. Lissa ¹

Affiliations
1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN

Abstract

Back Ground of the Study: Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by defective production of hemoglobin and excessive destruction of red blood cells, which lead to anemia. All forms of thalassemia like thalassemia minor, thalassemia major, β-thalassemia-thalassemia are transmitted only through heredity. A symptom varies according the subtypes of it. The treatment includes frequent and lifelong blood transfusions, together with iron chelation. The main aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of caregivers regarding thalassemia in selected hospital at Mysuru with a view to develop information booklet". Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge of caregivers regarding thalassemia. 2. To find the association between the level of knowledge of caregivers regarding thalassemia with their selected personal variables. 3. To develop an information booklet regarding thalassemia. Methodology: Based on the nature of the problem and objectives of the study the research approach chosen for the study is descriptive approach. 60 samples were selected by non probability convenience sampling technique. The tools used for data collection consisted of proforma for socio-demographic data and structured knowledge questionnaire. Validity of the tool was appraised by four experts and was found to be valid for the study with required modification. Reliability of structured knowledge questionnaire was done using split half method and found 0.89 and the tools were found reliable. The pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility of the study design at selected hospital of Mysuru. The collected data was analyzed on the basis of the objectives and hypothesis of the study by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings revealed that 38(63.4%) caregivers had good level of knowledge and 21(35%) had average level of knowledge and 1(1.6%) had poor level of knowledge regarding thalassemia. The knowledge level ranged from 11-27. The mean knowledge level score was 20.10 with standard deviation of +_10.4. The study findings also revealed that there is no significant association between the level of knowledge of caregivers regarding thalassemia with the variables like age, gender, education status, occupation, family monthly income, relationship with the child, duration of illness, any exposure to health education programme regarding thalassemia and source of information. Discussion: The study findings concluded that majority of caregivers 38(63.4%) had good level of knowledge regarding thalassemia.

Keywords

Knowledge, Caregivers, Thalassemia, Information Booklet.

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