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Lissa, J.
- A Study to Assess the Knowledge on Nephrotic Syndrome Among Mothers of Children Admitted with Nephrotic Syndrome in Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore
Authors
1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore Karnataka, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 5-9Abstract
Nephrotic syndrome is a nonspecific disorder in which the kidneys are damaged, causing them to leak large amounts of protein (proteinuria at least 3.5 grams per day per 1.73m2 body surface area) from the blood into the urine. Childhood nephrotic syndrome can occur at any age but is most common between the ages of 1½ and 5 years. It seems to affect boys more often than girls.1 “A study to assess the knowledge on nephrotic syndrome among mothers of children admitted with nephrotic syndrome in Indira Gandhi institute of child health Bangalore.” Descriptive survey approach was used and the study was carried out in Indira Gandhi institute of child health, Bangalore and 60 mothers of nephrotic syndrome children were selected by non probability convenient sampling technique. Data collected was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Major findings and Results
• Frequency and percentage distribution of mothers, with regard to age of mother 27(45%) were between 21-30 years, 30(50%) were between 31-40 years and 3(5%) were between age group 41-50 years. In relation to age of the child 20(33.2) were between age group of 0-4 years, 25(41.6) were between 5-8 years and 15(25) were belonging to 9- 12 years of age. Majority of child were male 38(63.6) and remaining 22(36.4) were female child suffering from nephrotic syndrome. In context to educational status of the mother 37(61.7%) were illiterate, 3(5%) had primary education, 15(25%) had higher secondary education, 2(3.3%) had PUC, 3(5%) had their graduation. Majority of mothers were housewife 38(63.3%), 2(3.3%) were self employed, 16(26.6%) were private employee and 4(6.8) were government employee. With reference to religion 52(86.7%) were belonging to Hindu, 2(3.3%) belongs to Muslim and 6(10%) belongs to Christian. Majority 27(45%) had monthly income of Rs. >1000, 10(16.8%) had income of Rs 1001-2000, 3(5%) had income of Rs. 2001-3000 and 20(33.2%) had income of Rs. 3001 and above. Majority of mothers were from rural area 22(36.4%) and 22(36.4%) were from urban area. With regard to previous source of information 1(1.6%) from mass media, 10(16.8%) from friends, 4(6.6%) from health personnel and 45(75%) from others. • 42(70%) mothers had inadequate knowledge, 11(18.3%) had moderate knowledge and 7(11.7%) had adequate knowledge regarding nephrotic syndrome. • Aspect wise mean knowledge scores regarding nephrotic syndrome was 12.9 with standard deviation of ±3.2 and mean percentage was 38.3 • With regard to association between knowledge scores and demographic variables of mothers. Educational status of mother, occupation and religion was found to be significant and other variables such as age of mother and child, sex of child, monthly income, residence and source of information was found to be non significant at p<0.05.
Keywords
Knowledge, Mother, Nephrotic Syndrome and Children.
References
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- A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice of Staff Nurses Regarding Needle Stick Injury in Selected Hospital at Mysuru with a View to Develop an Informational Pamphlet
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1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 295-298Abstract
A study to assess the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding needle stick injury in J.S.S Hospital, Mysuru with a view to develop a informational pamphlet. OBJECTIVES OF STUDY: 1. To assess the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding needle stick injury. 2. To find out the relationship between knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding needle stick injury. 3. To find out the association between knowledge and practice of staff nurses with their selected personal variables. METHODS: Study was descriptive in nature and Sample size was 60 staff nurses. Non probability and convenient sampling technique was used for the collection of data. The data collection was done by structured knowledge questionnaire and observational checklist and collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: The findings of the study highlights that the majority 50(83.4%) of staff nurses had average knowledge, 5(8.3%) had poor knowledge and only 5(8.3%) had good knowledge. The mean and SD of the knowledge scores are 14 and ±3.03 respectively. 1. The findings of the study highlights that the majority 40(66.7%) of staff nurses had poor practice and only 20(33.3%) of staff nurses had good practice. The mean and SD of the practice scores are 12.75 and ±2.3 respectively. 2. The analysis of findings revealed that there was a significant correlation 0.97 between knowledge and practice of staff nurses at 0.05 level significance. 3. The findings also showed that, significant association found between knowledge and exposure to educational programme is 7.41 at 0.05 level of significance, similarly there was a significant association found between practice and exposure to educational programme is 7.34 at 0.05 level of significance. CONCLUSION: The following conclusions were drawn on the basis of the findings of the study. This study shows that there was a average knowledge and poor practice regarding needle stick injury among the staff nurses.Keywords
Needle Stick Injury, Knowledge, Practice and Nurses.- Evaluate the Effectiveness of an Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Selected Learning Disabilities of School Children Among Primary School Teachers in Selected Schools at Mysore
Authors
1 Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN
2 Medical Surgical Nursing, JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN
3 Mental Health Nursing, JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 4 (2016), Pagination: 445-448Abstract
Learning disabilities refers to significant learning problems in an academic area. They are often identified when a child begins to attend school. So, role of a teacher in identifying a child with learning disabilities is vital. Learning disabilities are not a prescription for failure. With the right kinds of instruction, guidance and support, there are no limits to what individuals with Learning disabilities can achieve. Methods: Evaluative approach was used and the design adopted for the study was one group pre test post test design. 30 primary school teachers were selected by using non probability purposive sampling technique in selected schools at Mysore. Pilot study was conducted, the tool and study design were found to be feasible. The data was collected by using personal proforma, structured knowledge questionnaire and an information booklet was administered. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results of study revealed that there was a significance of difference between the mean pre test and mean post test knowledge scores (t=12.90) which was found to be highly significant at 0.05 level of significance. The result also shows that the knowledge scores of primary school teachers had no significant association with their selected personal variables. Conclusion: Therefore, the study concluded that administration of information booklet was an effective method to improve the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding selected learning disabilities.Keywords
Effectiveness, Information Booklet, Knowledge, Primary School Teachers, Learning Disabilities.- A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude among Pre-University Students Regarding Organ Donation in Selected Pre-University College at Mysore with a View to Developed Pamphlet
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1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 25-28Abstract
BACK GROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
The main aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of pre - university students regarding organ donation. In selected Pre- university College at Mysore.
METHODS:
A descriptive survey was adopted. The sample consist of 60 Pre-university students were selected using non probability convenient sampling technique from selected Pre - university College. The data collection tool consisted of a personal profile, structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale. Content validity of the structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale as established in consultation with subject experts. Reliability of structured knowledge questionnaire was done by using split half method and found 0.80 and reliability of attitude scale was done by test - retest method and found 0.95 and the tools were found reliable.
RESULT:
The data analysis was done by both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that all Preuniversity students 60(100%) are having good knowledge regarding organ donation. And majority 56(93.33%) of Preuniversity students were having neutral attitude towards organ donation and 4(3.33%) were having positive attitude. And also it shows that there was no significant association found between knowledge and attitude level with their selected personnel variables except awareness program with attitude level.
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Knowledge, Attitude, Structured Knowledge Questionnaire, Attitude Scale, Organ Donation.- A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Chromotherapy among Staff Nurses Working at Selected Hospitals in Mysore
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1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 5, No 3 (2015), Pagination: 341-343Abstract
Chromotherapy is a method of treatment that uses the visible spectrum (colors) of electromagnetic radiation to cure diseases. Chromotherapy is used for a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, pain, cramps, headache, migraine, headache, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, cough, and many other conditions. The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge regarding chromotherapy among staff nurses working at selected hospitals in Mysore.
Objectives:
1. To assess the knowledge regarding chromotherapy among staff nurses.
2. To find out the association between the level of knowledge regarding chromotherapy among staff nurses with their selected socio-demographic variables.
Methods: A descriptive study approach was adopted for the study. Samples were selected using non probability convenient sampling technique; samples consist of 100 staff nurses from JSS Hospital in Mysore. Data from the study participants was collected by structured knowledge questionnaire on chromotherapy. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The findings of the study revealed that the staff nurses knowledge regarding chromotherapy was inadequate. Data shows that majority of staff nurses had poor knowledge regarding chromotherapy 50 (50%) of nurses had inadequate knowledge, 25 (25%) had moderately adequate knowledge and only 25 (25%) had adequate knowledge regarding chromotherapy. The findings of the study also revealed that the knowledge of staff nurses regarding optional vaccines was not having any significant association with their selected personal variables viz. age, educational qualification, religion, years of experience and source of information regarding chromotherapy.
Conclusion: From the study findings, it is understood that the knowledge regarding chromotherapy was inadequate. This emphasizes on more responsibility of health care professionals, especially nurses in application of chromotherapy for effective patient care.
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Senior Citizens, Social Problems, Coping Strategies.- A Descriptive Study to assess the Knowledge among the Nurses Regarding Prevention of Medical Error among the Nurses in Selected Hospital at Mysore
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1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 5, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 259-261Abstract
BACK GROUND OF THE STUDY: A medical error occurs when a health-care provider chooses an inappropriate method of care or improperly executes an appropriate method of care. Medical errors are often described as human errors in healthcare. However, medical error definitions are subject to debate, as there are many types of medical error from minor to major, and causality is often poorly determined. India is recording a whopping 5.2 million injuries each year due to medical errors and adverse events.
OBJECTIVES:
1) To assess the knowledge regarding prevention of medical error among the nurses.
2) To find the association of knowledge regarding prevention of medical errors among nurse with their selected demographic variables.
METHODS: A descriptive survey was adopted. The sample consists of 60 nurses using non probability convenient sampling technique from selected hospital at Mysore. The data collection tool consisted of a personal profile, structured knowledge questionnaire. Content validity of the structured knowledge questionnaire is established in consultation with subject experts. Reliability of structured knowledge questionnaire was done by using split half method and 0.80 were found reliable.
RESULT: The data analysis was done by both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that nurses 15(25%) are having moderate knowledge and 45(75%) are having good knowledge regarding prevention of medical error. There was no significant association found between knowledge level with their selected personnel variables.
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Knowledge, Structured Knowledge Questionnaire, Prevention of Medical Error.- Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Management of Pressure Sore among the Nurses in Selected Hospital at Mysore
Authors
1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 119-122Abstract
Background of the study Prevention is better than cure. This dependent on awareness of pressure sore risk in all nurses and patient. The pressure sore are the wound following tissue necrosis from pressure. They occur over bony prominences. Pressure sore commonly occur in paraplegic individual, unconscious or confused patients. They also occur in situation in which perfusion pressure is low such as hypotension and peripheral vascular disease.1 A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding management of pressure sore among the nurses in selected hospital at Mysore.
Objectives
1. To assess the pretest knowledge regarding management of pressure sore among nurses
2. To assess the post test knowledge regarding management of pressure sore among nurses
3. To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding management of pressure sore among nurses
4. To associate the pre test knowledge regarding management of pressure sore among nurses with their selected demographic variables.
Methodology Quasi experimental one group pretest post test research design was adopted for the present study. The Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was developed to collect the data. The study was conducted at JSS hospital ,Mysore among 60 nurses who were selected by using non probability convenience sampling technique and the data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Major findings and results
- The findings reveals that, in the post test majority of them 54(90%) had adequate knowledge and 6(10%) had moderate knowledge regarding management of pressure sore among nurse.
- The findings depicts that obtained paired't' test value 29.94, it was highly significant at 5% level p< 0.05. This showed the effectiveness of structured teaching programme. Hence, research hypothesis (H1) was accepted.
- The association of demographic variables with pretest level of knowledge by using chi-square test revealed that there was statistically not significant at p < 0.05. Hence the research hypothesis (H2) was not accepted.
Conclusion The present study attempted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding management pressure sore among nurse found that the teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of nurse regarding management of pressure sore.
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Knowledge, Management, Pressure Sore and Nurses.- A Study was to Assess the Knowledge of Caregivers Regarding Thalassemia in Selected Hospital at Mysore with a View to Develop Information Booklet
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1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 5, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 195-197Abstract
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.- A Study to assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Disease among Adolescent Girls in Selected Colleges in Mysuru
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1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysore, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 7, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 371-375Abstract
BACKGRUOND: Adolescents - young people between the age of 12 and 19 years are often thought of as healthy group. It is the transition stage between childhood and adolescent. The impact of modernization and technological ascertainment reflects in daily life. The unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise leads to many disease in adolescents as polycystic ovarian syndrome. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common health problem which increases in adolescent girls and young women during the reproductive years. The term polycystic means many cysts and polycystic ovarian syndrome gets its name because of clusters of small, pearls size cysts in ovaries. The cysts are fluid filled bubbles that contain eggs that have not get been released because of hormonal imbalance. The aim of the study A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls in JSS Women’s College at Mysuru OBJECTIVES 1. To assess the knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls before and after structured teaching programme. 2. To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls. 3. To find out the association between pre-test knowledge of adolescent girls regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome with selected demographic variable. METHODS In this study, one group is pre test and other post test, pre-experimental design was used and non probability convenient sampling technique was adopted to select adolescent girls in JSS Women’s College Mysuru. Pilot study was conducted, the tool and study design were found to be feasible. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. Structure teaching programme were given to the adolescent girls. The data were collected and analyse using descriptive and inferential statistics RESULT ;The result of the study reveal that the significance of difference between the mean pre test and mean post test scores which was statistically tested using paired ‘t’ test. The mean difference between the mean pre test and mean post test knowledge scores was 2.5 with standard deviation difference ±0.5. the paired ‘t’ test (59)=11.6 which was found to be highly significant at 0.05 level of significance. The result also shows that the knowledge score of adolescent girls had no significant association with their selected demographic variables expect for monthly income, known case of PCOD and previous source of information. CONCLUSION There for, the study concluded that the administration of structured teaching programme was an effective method of improve the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding PCOD.Keywords
Knowledge, Polycystic ovarian syndrome , Adolescent girls.References
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- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Teenage Pregnancy among Adolescent Girls in Selected College of Nursing at Mysuru
Authors
1 JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 9, No 3 (2019), Pagination: 337-340Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of structure teaching programme on Teenage pregnancy among adolescent girls selected College of Nursing, Mysuru. OBJECTVES: 1. To assess the knowledge regarding teenage pregnancy among adolescent girls. 2. To assess the effectiveness of structure teaching programme on knowledge regarding teenage pregnancy among adolescent girls. 3. To find out the association between pre-test knowledge of adolescent girls regarding teenage pregnancy with selected demographic variable. METHODS: In this study, one group is pre test and post test, pre experimental design was used and non probability convenient sampling technique was adopted to select adolescent girls in Vikram College of Nursing, Mysuru. Pilot study was conducted, the tool and study design were found to be feasible. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. Structure teaching programme were given to the adolescent girls. The data were collected and analyse using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULT: The result of the study reveal that the significance of difference between mean pre test and mean post test scores which was statistically tested using paired ‘t’ test. The mean difference between the mean pre test and mean post test knowledge score was 8.98 with standard deviation difference ±0.18. The paired ‘t’ (59)= 29.03 which was found to be highly significant at 0.05 level of significance. The result also shows that the knowledge score of adolescent girls had no significant association with their selected demographic variables except age, religion, previous source of information. CONCLUSION: There for, the study concluded that administration of structured teaching programme was an effective method of improve the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding teenage pregnancy.Keywords
Adolescent Girls, Teenage Pregnancy, Nursing.References
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