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C. G. Devi ¹, N. Kokilavani ²

Affiliations
1 Adthiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
2 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN

Abstract

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, person-centred form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change. It is an empathic, supportive counselling style that supports the conditions for change. Research shows that motivational interviewing techniques, including counselling, assessment, multiple sessions, and brief interventions, are associated with greater participation in treatment and positive treatment outcomes. motivational interviewing techniques is particularly helpful early in treatment or for individuals who are experiencing problems but do not recognize the severity of their condition. It may be used during the assessment process to determine the individuals' goals and functional level. MI has been applied to a wide range of problem behaviours related to alcohol and substance abuse as well as health promotion, medical treatment adherence, and mental health issues.

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C. G. Devi ¹, Rajasekar ¹, N. Kokilavani ¹

Affiliations
1 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN

Abstract

This study was conducted with the objective to assess the level of stress and coping strategies among the wives of alcoholic, to correlate the level of stress and coping strategies among wives of alcoholics. and to associate the level of stress and coping strategies among the wives of alcoholic with their demographic variables. The study design was descriptive correlation design, 70 wives of alcoholics who fulfill the inclusive criteria were selected as sample, based on non probability convenient sampling technique, the data was collected by using perceived stress scale and coping scale to assess the stress and coping strategies of wives of alcoholics, after getting the informed concern from the study participant the perceived stress and coping scale was administered. The study finding revealed that majority 30(42.86%) had moderate stress, 30(42.86%) had average coping there was a positive correlation between the level of stress and coping strategies among the wives of alcoholics r=0.312 showed that there was a high statistical significant at p<0.01 level, the study concluded that there was a positive correlation between the stress and coping strategies among the wives of alcoholic.

Keywords

Stress, Coping Strategies, Wives of Alcoholics, Perceived Stress.

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C. G. Devi ¹, Rajasankar ¹, N. Kokilavani ¹

Affiliations
1 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN

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This study conducted with the objective to assess the pretest and post test psychoeducational level of awareness regarding ill effect of alcohol abuse and to compare the pretest and post test psychoeducational level of awareness regarding ill effect of alcohol abuse among the lorry drivers. The study design used was one group pretest post test design. 60 lorry drivers were selected as a sample based on inclusive and exclusive criteria. Study sample were nominated according to non probability convenient sampling technique. The data was collected by using structured questionnaire to assess the level of awareness regarding ill effects of alcohol abuse, after getting informed consent the pretest was done by administering the structured questionnaire on level of awareness regarding the ill effects of alcoholic abuse, psychoeducation was given on ill effects of alcoholic abuse. On the same day after one week post test was done by administering the same tool. The pretest mean score was 173, S.D 22,9, the post mean score was 228 S.D was 44.3. Comparison of pretest and post test psychoeducational level of awareness score on ill effect of alcoholic abuse analyzed by using paired 't' test showed that there was high statistical significance at p<0.001 level. The study concluded that psychoeducation was effective in improving the level of awareness on ill effect of alcoholic abuse among lorry drivers.

Keywords

Psychoedcuation, Ill Effect of Alcohol, Alcoholic Abuse.

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C. G. Devi ¹, N. Kokilavani ¹, Rajasankar ¹

Affiliations
1 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of counseling on readiness to change the behaviour among the alcoholic abuser. The study was conducted at Arikampedu village, Thiruvallur District, Chennai. The objectives of the study was to assess the pretest level of readiness to change behaviour among the alcoholic abuser., to assess the post test level of readiness to change the behaviour among the alcoholic abuser, to compare the pre and post test counseling level of readiness to change behaviour among the alcoholic abuser. The research approach adopted for the study is quantitative research approach. One group pretest and post test design. Convenience sampling technique was adopted for the study, sample size is 30, selected based on the inclusive and exclusive criteria. The data was obtained by using a demographic proforma and Audit scale for screening of alcoholic abuse, Socrates - personal drinking questionnaire was used to assess the effectiveness of counseling. Result showed that the comparison of pre and post test conseling level of readiness to change the behaviour, for recognition F = 15.52, for ambivalence - 68.68, taking step F = 3.35 which showed a high statistical significance at p<0.01 level.

Keywords

Alcoholic Abuser, Counseling, Readiness to Change, Audit, Socrates Scales.

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C. G. Devi ¹, Jasinder Pal Kaur ², Seema Aggarwal ²

Affiliations
1 Hind College of Nursing, Mau, Atria, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Dasmesh College of Nursing, Faridkot, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Hoarding is a condition that is caused by both biological and psychological factor usually begins slowly but build over time. In childhood items are collected for leisure or enrichment, in adulthood it is often for monetary reasons and in old age the collection of items may be reasons of sentimentality or security. An individual with extreme collection and acquisition behavior lead to distress, dysfunction and is undertaken secretly. The compulsive hoarding behavior is associated with health risk, impairment functioning economic burden and adverse effects on friends and family members. Education and increase social support play an important role in early identification of hoarding disorder.

Keywords

Hoarding, Biological, Acquisition, Dysfunction, Behavior.

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