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Bhosale, Tejas
- A Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Pre-Procedure Anxiety Level of Patient Undergoing Upper GI Endoscopy in Krishna Hospital, Karad, India
Authors
1 Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, IN
Source
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 5, No 6 (2016), Pagination: 243-249Abstract
Background: Endoscopy is the visualization of internal organs for medical reason by the use of a lighted sterile endoscope. Endoscopy plays a major role in diagnosis and management of gastro intestinal disorders and in clinical research. The National Endoscopic Database reported that total number of endoscopic procedures increased by 34.1% from 2001-2005, but trends differed by procedure. Most of all procedures induce anxiety in patient. Lack of knowledge is the main reason for the increase in anxiety. If the person is having much knowledge regarding endoscopy procedure may produce decrease anxiety level.
Objectives
1) To assess the knowledge regarding upper GI endoscopy among patients.
2) To assess the level of anxiety in patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy.
3) To assess the attitude of patient undergoing upper GI endoscopy.
4) To find an association between demographic data and results.
Methods: Descriptive approach was used to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and anxiety of patient undergoing upper GI endoscopy in K.H Karad. Total sample 60 was taken and convenient sampling technique was used. Data were collected by using a self structured questionnaire for assessing knowledge, Hamilton anxiety scale for assessing the anxiety and non standardized attitude scale for assessing the attitude. The data were tabulated and analyzed in terms of objectives of the study, using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: In the present study it was found that out of 60 patients those who are undergoing endoscopy procedure majority belonged to age group of 46 (31.66%), male patients were 51.66%, 86.66% were Hindu by religion, 71.66% married, 80% belongs to joints family. 60 (11.66%) having poor knowledge, 52(86.66%) having good and 1(1.66%) having excellent knowledge on the endoscopy procedure. Out of 60 patients no one having mild anxiety, 31(51.66%) having moderate level of anxiety and 29(48.33%) having severe level of anxiety. Assessing the attitude of patient out of 60 patients 10 (16.66%) having negative attitude, 37(61.66%) having most favorable attitude and 13(21%) having favorable attitude. It was also evident that there is no association between demographic variables with the level of knowledge and level of attitude.
Conclusion :The main outcome of the study that the patient undergoing endoscopy procedure may have anxiety because of the lack of knowledge. Majority of patient having moderate level of anxiety. Their attitude towards the endoscopy procedure is most favorable. Proper education may decrease the level of anxiety in patient.
Keywords
Anxiety, Attitude, Knowledge, Endoscopy.Full Text
- Maternal Tobacco Use and Risk for Congenital Anomalies
Authors
1 Lecturer, Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences, Karad, IN
2 Professor and Head, Department of OBG, Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences, Karad, IN
3 Professor, Department of OBG, Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences, Karad, IN
4 Dean and Principal, Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences, Karad, IN
5 Clinical Instructors, Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences, Karad, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 11, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 463-466Abstract
Over a period of decades non genetic causes are controlled and mortality and morbidity is considerable reduced due to malformation. Although 50% of causes for malformation are unknown Origen, but, with primary prevention 50% of birth defects could be prevented. Research for finding the risk factors are continuous and such results would help to implement preventive strategies to improve maternal and child health.
Methodology: This is cross sectional; hospital based study, conducted in Krishna Hospital Karad, included all the Pregnant Mother diagnosed to have congenital birth defected fetus through antenatal examinations, delivered baby with diagnoses of congenital malformation, who were admitted at Tertiary care hospital Karad.
Results: Total 283 cases were diagnosed with birth defects. Parent’s history for tobacco use states that 16 (5.7%) mothers and 149 (53%) of fathers of malformed babies used tobacco. Among these 16 (5%) tobacco user mothers, maximum babies 5 (1.7 %) babies had born with neural tube defect and among fathers 149 (53%) maximum babies 41 (14%) Circulatory System defect.
Conclusion: There is a need to make the rural women aware about hazardous effects of use of mishri 20 through health education sessions to wean them out of this addiction, which is passed from one generation to the next as a tradition at an early age.
