Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Rekha Gujjar ¹, Manju Mehta ²

Affiliations
1 Rustomjee Business School, Dahisar (W), Mumbai, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, IN

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to see the effect of Sex role orientation on Organizational role stress among female government doctors. A total of 100 female government doctors from the state of Rajasthan served as sample for the study. To attain the objectives of the study, two psychometric instrumentsthe Bem Sex role Inventory (Bem 1981) and the Organisational Role Stress Scale (Pareek, 1981) were administered to the sample population to obtain data pertaining to the androgynous personality and organizational role stress variables. The data were analysed in terms of the t-test. The results of the study revealed that female government doctors with masculinity sex role orientation were significantly higher on inter-role distance stress as compared to female government doctors with androgynous and femininity sex role orientation. It was also found that female government doctors with undifferentiated sex role orientation were significantly higher on role overload as compared to female government doctors with androgynous sex role orientation.

Keywords

Role Stress, Role Orientation, Female Doctor.

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Neha Gahlot ¹, Manju Mehta ¹, Kiran Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Family Resource Management, I.C. College of Home Science, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

A vast majority of women working in textile and apparel industries serve as sewing machine operators. Sitting in a fixed position constantly because of the sight requirements at the machine, leads to a static burden that threatens the health of the worker. Although the sewing process could provide a qualitative improvement and a flexible work style to the worker when it is treated as a whole, but female sewing machine operators as an individual in the workplace, are limited by the simple and repetitive tasks because of highly advanced labour divisions and no defined workplace setup. The present study was formulated with the objective of exploring the work profile of female sewing machine operators. The objective of the study also includes the investigation of health problems of female sewing machine operators. The present study was conducted in Hisar city of Haryana states, where 80 female sewing machine operators were selected, who were performing sewing activity from last 4 years. A pre tested and well planned questionnaire was used to along with interview schedule to collect the responses of the respondents.

Keywords

Workplace, Sitting Position, Work Profile, Health Problems.

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Sneh Kapoor ¹, Manju Mehta ², Bhumika Kapoor ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, New Delhi, IN
2 Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is the fourth most prevalent among mental disorders, yet its clinical presentation varies among individuals. Much research has focused on the gender differences in the presentation of OCD subtypes. The present study aims to understand gender differences in the manifestation of OCD subtypes, and the relative prevalence of the subtypes among the two genders in the Indian context. The preliminary sample constitutes 50 consecutive patients reporting to the Outpatient Psychiatric services and Child and Adolescent Clinic at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Participants between the age of 15 to 45 years, with a diagnosis of OCD (mixed), and not suffering from comorbid Axis I disorders were included for the study. Obsessive Compulsive symptoms were studied using YBOCS and categorized under six headings of obsessions/compulsions. Significant difference was seen between males and females along various types of obsessions and compulsions. Females rated higher on contamination doubts and cleaning compulsions, while males rated significantly higher on pathological doubt and checking compulsions.

Keywords

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Subtypes, Gender Differences.

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Neetima Batra ¹, Manju Mehta ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, G.G.S.S.S., Kaimri, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Family Resource Management, I. C. College of Home Science, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Vastu shastra is science of balancing energies and it is highly recommended for good and peaceful living. Keeping this view in mind a research was planned purposively on 100 homemakers who have altered/renovated houses according to vastu principles. Some aspects of beginning of construction and basic vastu principles were choose from a elaborated list of vastu principles by making a long inventory from various books, magazines, newspaper, websites etc. and checked by various vastu shastries, Pandits and vastu practitioners from Hisar city. After that level of satisfaction score containing highly satisfied, satisfied and dissatisfied on three quantum scale these aspects were studied and found that some aspects like underground water tank should be in NE direction, no trees towards NE side, drainage system should be E and N side were applied by more than 85% of homemakers. Surprisingly 90 percent of them were highly satisfied by making underground tank in NE and no tress in N and E. less than 10 percent homemakers were found dissatisfied by renovating/constructing house according to vastu principles. Regarding constraints faced while renovating/constructing house according to vastu, social & economic constraint were scored high as compared to other technical and structural constraints.

Keywords

Vastu, Vastu Shastries, Constraints, Satisfaction Level, Gomukhi.

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Nitin Bindlish ¹, Roma Kumar ¹, Manju Mehta ¹, Kristine Thompson Dubey ¹

Affiliations
1 Mom's Belief, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Throughout the world, parents of children with special needs face challenges when looking for support for their child. Whether the issue is one of accessibility, affordability or effectiveness or a combination of these issues these challenges persist in developed and developing countries. However, there is now a substantial body of research that identifies parents as necessary partners in the therapy provided to their child. Engaging parents in therapies for children with special needs improves outcomes and can also address the issues of accessibility and affordability. In most cases, this assumes a family-centered approach, as parents must participate in goal setting and decision making to be active partners and effective co-therapists for their child. This paper reviews some of the literature that documents the efficacy of parent participation in clinical interventions for a developmental disorder, disability or mental health issue in a child. The studies identify benefits for the child and the entire family, supporting the use of the parent-led intervention model in a variety of settings.

Keywords

Developmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parents, Intervention, Empowerment.

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Neetima Batra ¹, B. Sehgal ¹, Manju Mehta ¹

Affiliations
1 College ofHome Seienee, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Water purification is the process of*removing undesirable chemicals, biological contaminants, suspended solids and gases from contaminated water with the aim of making it fit for drinking or a specific purpose. Drinking water is an absolute necessity. Consumption of unsafe drinking water contributes to the 4 million annual cases of diarrhoeal cases worldwide. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and applicability of water purification practices and awareness of various water bom diseases by the homemakers at Hisar city of Haryana state A total of 100 respondents from a corresponding number of households were selected through a multistage sampling method. Data was obtained with the use of well structured interviewer administered questionnaire. It was found from the study that boiling technique of purification was known to cent percent of the respondents from sector area and old city area. While use of filters, phitkari, (Alum), muslin doth, potassium permanganate, chlorine tablet, etc. were aware by them but in some less percentage. More than % percentage of women were using water filters in their home and out of them majority of women were using candle filters .A huge percentage of respondents were aware that impurities of water means dirt, dust, insects, bacteria and viruses in that. The basic reason given by them for using filters was it removes insect, remove dirt and dust etc. A little less than one-third percent of the respondents were aware that filters can remove odour and colour also. Those who were not using filters were saying that filtration is a long process and immunity does not improve, dean water availability in their locality, the basic reasons.70-80 percent of the respondents were aware about thejaundice, dysentery, diarrhoea were caused by intake of impure drinking water. Hence the study emphasize a general look of Indian women of a small city about water purification practices and diseases caused.

Keywords

Household Drinking Water, Purification Practices, Knowledge, Quality.

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Neetima Batra ¹, Veena Sangwan ¹, Manju Mehta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Family Resource Management, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

House construction is a life dream for an individual especially the homemaker. The study was planned to know about the view of homemakers towards kitchen and pooja room principles of Vaastu Shastra. By applying various principles how much they satisfied was be the main trust area for such kind of study.200 homemakers who have constructed and Renovated their house according to Vaastu shastra were selected purposively to find out the knowledge and application of various vastu principles, after that 100 homemakers were selected randomly to find out the level of*satisfaction among various principles. Kitchen and pooja room principles were selected purposively keeping in view the major concern of Indian women. More than 50 percent of the respondents had made their kitchen in SE direction of house, same number of them have placed pitchers and utensils for drinking water in NE and N side. Vastu says fridge should not be in NE direction of'kitchen was not aware by 65 percent of*the respondents still 34.0O percent had applied this concept at kitchen. A major number of respondents had applied the concept that pooja room in building should be in E, N, NE comer ofhouse (85.0%). some concept of pooja room such as one should not sit exactly having the idol (90.0%), white colour or yellow colour marble work should be done in pooja room (65.0%) were applied by respondents band lamp stand in SE comer of worship room (54.0%) were applied by respondents but they are not aware about these. While finding the satisfaction level, by applying principle such as kitchen in SE more than three fourth respondents were highly satisfied in psychological and functional utility aspect, placement of pitcher in NE and N side seems to be a tedious task for some respondents hence a little percentage of respondents (11.6%) were found dissatisfied also. Same with some aspects of pooja room principle where placement of'lamp on particular direction become tedious for one fifth of the respondents (17.24%)otherwise overall concepts of pooja room provide them highly satisfaction. Hence we can say that pooja room and Kitchen satisfaction is of*major concern of*today's homemaker.

Keywords

Vaastu Shastra, North East, South East, North West, South West, Gomukhi.

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Ekta ¹, Manju Mehta ¹, Praveen Kumar Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Family Resource Management, I.C. College of Home Science, CCSHAU Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 M.A in Counseling Psychology, IGNOU, Delhi, IN

Abstract

A musculoskeletal disorder is highly dependent on the workplace design. The workers whose job requires repetitive tasks, are more prone to this disorder. Textile industry is one of the labor intensive industries and most of its jobs require continuous engagement with the work. Sewing machine operators in this sector due to workplace design are facing high risk of health issues due to focused attention and static posture of the body. Understanding the health issues linked with continuous working hours and static posture need to be addressed. Both Government and nongovernment organizations need to be better involved in designing interventions targeting these people and protecting them from such health risks. The present study was conducted in Hisar district from Haryana state in which respondents were selected randomly. Total number of respondents were 60 in which 28 were males and 32 were females with objectives to assess work organization and work space design and to find out the occupational health problems and musculoskeletal symptoms among sewing machine operators. The results showed that maximum numbers of the respondents (68.4%) were took break of fixed duration and (53.4%) respondents were work along with others. Majority (43.3%) respondents were the first experience of MSK symptoms from 7 days to 12 months followed by (33.3%) respondents in 2-3 years.

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Disorder, Workplace Design, Sewing Machine Operator.

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Rupal Hooda ¹, Manju Mehta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Family Resource Management, COHS, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

A large number of workers are engaged in the construction sector. Out of them approximately 30% are women workers. Construction industry is the major source of employment for workers in the unorganized sector. In India, construction industry is the second largest employer when compared to agriculture and covers others allied field of activities in the civil, mechanical and electrical area also. The Indian construction labor force is 7.5% of the total world labor force and it contributes to 16.4% of fatal global occupational accidents. A study was conducted on 30 construction workers working on different sites of Hisar city. A questionnaire was used for collecting general information and for specific information. Data reveals that 56.66% of the respondents were in 26-35 years of age group followed by 86% of the respondents were married. 63.33% of the respondents were living in village. 83.33% of the respondents' family consists of more than 5 members followed by 73.33% of the respondents' family has two earning members. Body discomfort level was also analyzed by using Relative Important Index. Conclusively, Construction sector falls under unorganized sector of an economy. They are working under unsecured environment or work culture. The scenario only can be changed with the government intervention, by implementing the policies strictly.

Keywords

Construction Workers, Accidents, Unsecured Environment.

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Ekta Melkani ¹, Manju Mehta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Family Resource Management, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Most of the families of a village Mangali in Hisar block of Haryana are involved in production of wooden beads for decades. The production process is a joint effort made by both male and female members of the family. However the works done by male members start from procurement of wood to making of beads till their marketing whereas women work to string the beads for whole days and give them finishing looks for selling in not more than 50-100 rupees per day that too only if work is available in abundance. Even the male members only get a limited selling price as all the benefits are secured by the middlemen. The women also face physiological hazards and musculoskeletal discomforts for doing all the works sitting on floor in a bending posture. The plight of the women is so high that even after the long day seasonal field works, they are sitting over floors in a bent posture which is causing them discomforts over the body for next many days. The activities performed by the women which are related to beads are numerous in nature like jewellery, crafts, etc, and hence the postures. Squatting and cross legged are the major postures that are observed among the women in forward-bent condition and which cause them further musculoskeletal disorders. A workstation having the facilities regarding back support, eye-level works, wrist support, storage and light requirements is suggested. The multipurpose workstation can help the women to healthy work not for the bead works only but also for other housing chores to speed the activities and enhance the productivity.

Keywords

Mangali Village, Bead Products, Floor Sitting, Workstations, MSDs, Productivity.

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Santosh Kumari ¹, Manju Mehta ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Family Resource Management, I.C. College of Home Sciences Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar , Haryana, IN

Abstract

The present study entitled “Knowledge about indoor plants by homemakers in Hisar city”. Air quality “refers to the condition of the air within surrounding. Air quality is one of the major environmental health concerns for India. Nowadays our lifestyle and work culture are also forcing us to be in the contact of the indoor environment for the long number of hours leading to coverage of various indoor pollutants. The study was undertaken to know the existing knowledge regarding the indoor plants adopted by homemakers in the house of Hisar city . The study was carried out in one phase, survey work. Survey work was carried out in five randomly selected locality of Hisar city . From each selected locality 30 homemakers were randomly selected from each thus making total sample 150 homemakers. The study revealed that level of knowledge regarding indoor plants was medium (68.6%). The maximum homemaker used seasonal plants (60.0%) and 94% use indoor plants for aesthetic purpose and the knowledge level of respondents about of indoor plant and it was found that two third of respondents had medium level of knowledge (68.6%) followed by high level (18.0%) and only 14.0% had low level of knowledge about the indoor plants.

Keywords

Indoor Plants, Air Quality , Homemakers, Knowledge Level.

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