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G. Vidya ¹, R. Hema Preetha ¹, G. S. Shilpa ¹, V. Kalpana ¹

Affiliations
1 SASTRA University, IN

Abstract

In image steganography, a number of data hiding schemes have been proposed and data has been hidden using them. Among these, the usage of mind-teasers and puzzles like Sudoku has also been used as schemes to hide data. In this paper, the territory of puzzle usage as data hiding scheme in image steganography is extended. A novel data hiding scheme based on Ken Ken puzzle is proposed. Though the Ken Ken puzzle is similar to the existing Sudoku technique of data hiding, the inherent difficulty involved in solving a Ken Ken puzzle is leveraged in this method and the final results after embedding data are then analyzed in terms of the visual quality of the stego-image obtained. This is done by means of certain quality metrics available to test the resulting image quality. The proposed system has been found to enhance the graphical quality of the resulting stego-image when compared to the existing system.

Keywords

Data Hiding Scheme, Data Security, Image Steganography, Puzzle-based Steganography

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J. Umarani ¹, Renita Priya Dsouza ¹, Priya Reshma Aranha ¹, G. S. Shilpa ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Paediatric Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Mangalore, IN

Abstract

Introduction: Children are very active and curious. They spend most of their active time at school and are at risk for injuries and sickness. School teachers are responsible to take care of them at school. Knowledge of first aid will help the school teachers to treat the children at school.

Objective: To assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding first aid for common ailments.

Methodology: A descriptive study to assess the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding first aid for common ailments in children was conducted in selected Primary schools at Mangalore. Convenient sampling technique was used to select 100 primary school teachers from 4 schools. Data was gathered through structured knowledge questionnaire.

Results: The results mainly found that 26% teachers had inadequate level of knowledge, 71% had moderately adequate level of knowledge, 3% had an adequate level of knowledge on first aid. The Association between knowledge score and demographic variables was assessed by using chi-square. There was no significant association found between any of the demographic variables and knowledge level of primary school teachers on first aid.

Conclusion: It is concluded that primary school teachers lack knowledge on first aid. Study recommends that the primary school teachers must undergo training in first aid to treat the common ailments in children at school.

Keywords

First Aid, Primary School, Teachers, School Children, Common Ailments.

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Priya Reshma Aranha ¹, Renita Priya Dsouza ¹, J. Umarani ¹, G. S. Shilpa ¹, Asha P. Shetty ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Paediatric Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Mangalore, IN
2 Department of Paediatric Nursing and Principal , Yenepoya Nursing College, Mangalore, IN

Abstract

Introduction: Pain is a subjective experience and is influenced by individuals sensory, affective, behavioural, cognitive, socio-cultural and physiologic components. The children who are the vulnerable group for the pain experience in the hospital, the pain assessment and management in children is a challenge to nurses. Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding the assessment and management of pain in children, find correlation between the knowledge and attitude, and find association between knowledge, attitude and the selected demographic variables.

Methodology: A descriptive survey approach was used to assess the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding the assessment and management of pain in children in selected hospital Mangalore. Convenience sampling technique was used to select 100 staff nurses. Data was gathered using the structured knowledge questionnaire and the attitude scale on assessment and management of pain in children. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Result: The study results showed that the majority (53%) of the sample had inadequate knowledge regarding assessment and management of pain in children. Majority (77%) of the sample showed favourable attitude towards assessment and management of pain in children. In the study there was a significant association between knowledge and the selected demographic variables and the attitude and the selected variables. There was also a significant correlation between the knowledge and attitude of the staff nurses regarding assessment and management of pain in children.

Conclusion: The study concluded that the staff nurses have inadequate knowledge and a favourable attitude towards the assessment and management of pain in children. It is recommended that continuing education programmes can be conducted for the staff nurses to enhance their knowledge.

Keywords

Children, Pain, Assessment, Management, Staff Nurses.

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S. N. Kharde ¹, S. S. Patted ², G. S. Shilpa , Asha P. Shetty

Affiliations
1 KLE University Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belgaum Karnataka, IN
2 KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Objectives: The study was carried out to identify the psychosocial stressor of infertile women undergoing infertility treatment.

Method: The study was conducted on women undergoing infertility treatment in ARC KLE Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC Belgaum. Using a convenience sampling technique a single blinded randomized controlled trial was done on 460 infertile women ( 230 in study and 230 in control) by envelop method. Data collection was done through a special proforma prepared by the investigator. The psychosocial stressors identified were personal emotional, family interpersonal and social. Total 25 questions were analysed using inferential statistics.

Conclusion: The study result indicated that there was significant difference in question 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 9.1, 9.2, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22 in both the groups.

Keywords

Psychosocial Stressors, Infertile Women, Infertility Treatment.

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Anu Rani A. Augustine ¹, P. Mohammed Siraj ¹, K. Prashanth ¹, Shomiya Shaju ¹, G. S. Shilpa ¹, J. Uma Rani ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Child Health Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya University, Derelakatte, Mangalore, 575018, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Integrated management of neonatal and child hood illness is very essential for effective management of children during illness. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of teaching programme on knowledge regarding IMNCI among trained nurses. The research design selected for the study was quasi experimental pre test post test design. Thirty Five Trained nurses were considered as sample for the study. Convenience sampling technique was used for sample selection. The instrument used for the study was self administered structured knowledge questionnaire. The planned teaching programme was administered soon after pre-testing. Then the post test was conducted after one week. The findings revealed that the mean post test knowledge score was significantly higher than that of pre test score. The calculated 't' value (11.86) was greater than the table value at 0.05 level significance. The study concluded that teaching programme on IMNCI was effective in imparting knowledge among the trained nurses.

Keywords

IMNCI (Integrated Management of Neonatal and Child Hood Illness), Trained Nurses, Knowledge.

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