International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing
International Journal of Psychiatric Nursing is a double blind peer review international journal which has commenced its publication from January 2015. The journal is half yearly in frequency. The journal covers all aspects of psychiatric nursing. The journal has been assigned ISSN 2394-9465 (Print Version) and ISSN -2395-18OX (Online Version). The journal is indexed in many international data bases like EMBASE, Google scholar ,EBSCO , etc.The journal is open access. This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Concentration Enhancement Activity on Level of Concentration Among Children in Selected Schools, Salem
This quasi-experimental study evaluated the effectiveness of a Concentration Enhancement Activity among 4th and 5th grade children (aged 8–10 years) in selected schools in Salem. Concentration levels were assessed using the Digit Symbol Substitution Test and the Digit Span Test, with pre-test and post-test measurements conducted for the experimental group following the intervention. In the experimental group, the mean score on the Digit Symbol Substitution Test increased from 37.2 ± 9.74 (40%) at pre- test to 59.1 ± 11.31 (63.5%) post-intervention, reflecting a 23.5% improvement. Similarly, Digit Span Test scores rose from 7.5 ± 1.85 (44.11%) to 10.8 ± 1.78 (63.5%), a 19.39% increase. These changes were statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05, t = 2.0), indicating a substantial enhancement in concentration. Analysis also revealed significant associations between age and pre-test Digit Symbol Substitution Test scores, type of family and pre-test Digit Span Test scores, and maternal educational status with post-test Digit Span Test scores in the experimental group. In the control group, type of family and family structure were significantly associated with pre- and post-test scores, respectively. These findings demonstrate that the Concentration Enhancement Activity effectively improves concentration among children, suggesting its potential as a practical intervention in school-based programs aimed at enhancing cognitive performance.
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Effect of Music Therapy on Modulation of Attention among Schizophrenic patients
BACKGROUND: Attention is an important aspect of personality & activity of brain, but can be highly disrupted and disorganized in schizophrenic patients. Musiccan have the power to increase the attention at task and work memory. AIM: To investigate the impact of receptive musical interventions on attention modulation in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.. METHODOLOGY: A true experimental research design with quantitative approach was used .Through simple random sampling 40 schizophrenic clients (20 each in control & experimental) admitted in selected psychiatry hospital were selected as study sample. Study was done at CIIMHANS, Chhattisgarh. Outcome measures included Attention by Letter Cancellation Test & Digit Span Test ,Sociodemographic tool based on age, gender, occupation, socioeconomic status, educational qualification and type of schizophrenia .Receptive Music therapy was given for 1 hour/2 weeks .The ragas included were ;Raag Desh, Raag Brindavana Sarang ,Raag Neelam Bari, Raag Bhopali, Raag Hamsadhwani. Post test was collected. RESULT : Music therapy appeared to modulate the attention span of patients, as indicated by the differences between pre- and post-test scores in the experimental group. On the Digit Symbol Test (DST), the mean score increased to 17.05 ± 3.10 (t = 1.71, df = 38, p = 0.094), suggesting a trend toward improvement. On the Letter Cancellation Test (LCT), the improvement was statistically significant, with a mean post-test score of 26.45 ± 2.47 (t = 16.7, df = 38, p = 0.00001). Additionally, attention span was found to be associated with several demographic variables: marital status (χ² = 5.15, df = 2, p = 0.07), gender (χ² = 4.414, df = 1, p = 0.035), and religion (χ² = 5.0, df = 1, p = 0.02). Overall, these findings suggest that music therapy may significantly modulate the attention span of clients with schizophrenia, particularly as seen in the LCT results, despite the DST not reaching conventional levels of significance (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Therapeutic music intervention successfully increased attention span in the given study.Nursing professionals could offer Indian classical music therapy to regulate attention and alleviatenegative thoughts and mental illnesses.
Quality of Life of Informal Caregivers of a person with mental illness during COVID-19 Pandemic
Background and objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only people with mental health disorders, but also their family and caregivers. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life of informal caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: Sample consisted of 45 informal caregivers of mentally ill patients attending outpatient service in tertiary care hospital during COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected using WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire along with additional data including caregiver profile and covid-19 related concern. The higher score meant a better QOL. Results: Out of 45 informal caregivers, 64 % were female, mean age of participants was 40.47, 67 % were married and 56% were unemployed. Majority (89%) of caregiver expressed increased concern about health during covid-19 pandemic and 82 % of caregiver responded that they were anxious due to covid-19 pandemic. The mean total score of QOL of the study population was 14.9 with the highest mean score 15.21 in the physical domain, followed by 15.11 in psychological, 14.91 in social, and 14.37 in environmental domain. Sociodemographic variables like marital and employment status were found to be significantly associated with QOL of caregivers (0.05). Conclusions: Informal caregivers of mentally ill patients are experiencing negative physical, psychological as well as social health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vulnerable caregivers’ quality of life can be improved with the help of health careworkers through early identification of at risk caregiver and psychoeducation.
Knowledge of Home Care Management Among Caregivers of Mentally ill Patients in a Selected Psychiatric Hospital of Srinagar
The study was conducted with the aim of assessing the knowledge of home care management among caregivers of mentally ill patients. Objectives of the study: 1. To assess the knowledge of home care management among caregivers of mentally ill patients. 2.To determine the association between knowledge of home care management among caregivers of mentally ill patients with their selected socio-demographic variables (age in years, gender, educational status, occupation, family monthly income, type of family, type of residence, relationship with the patient, and duration of the caregiver’s role). Materials and Methods: A quantitative research approach with a descriptive research design was used. The study was conducted in the inpatient and outpatient departments of IMHANS, Srinagar, Kashmir. 80 subjects were selected using the non-probability purposive sampling technique. The data collection tool used was a “self-structured interview schedule” for assessing knowledge. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Major findings of the study revealed that majority of the study subjects (91.2%) had good knowledge, whereas a small percentage (5.0%) had average knowledge and only (3.8%) had poor knowledge. There was a statistically significant association between knowledge and socio-demographic variables like education status (p = 0.002) and family monthly income (p = 0.014) at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusions: The findings of the study concluded that majority of the caregivers had good knowledge about the aspects of home care management of mentally ill patients that included sleep pattern, personal hygiene, communication, physical activities, entertainment, nutrition, fluid intake, safety, drug regimens, and follow-up. Still the study reinforces the need to organize health camps, teaching programs, and the preparation of informational aids in the form of booklets or pamphlets that sensitize caregivers to incredibly enhance their knowledge regarding home care management of mentally ill patients.
Teachers’ Attitude: Early Detection and Management of Behavioural And Emotional Problems Of Primary School Children
Background: Children often suffer from various stressors and strains, and parents and teachers must know about the complexity of their kids. It is also the responsibility of parents and teachers to provide them with a completely healthy environment that is psychologically satisfying and socially acceptable. The mean post-test attitude scores of primary school teachers on early detection and management of behavioural and emotional problems of children will be significantly higher in the post-test of the experimental group than those of the control group as measured by the Attitude of Teachers towards Students with Behavioral problems (ATSB scale). Objective: The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the Structured Teaching Module in changing the attitude of primary school teachers towards early detection and management of behavioural and emotional problems in students. Materials and methods: A quantitative evaluative research approach was employed with a true experimental, pre-, and post-test research design. The sample consisted of 50 teachers in the experimental and control groups (n=100), selected using a simple random sampling technique. Results: In the experimental group, the mean attitude scores of post-test two (A3) 169.62± 15.8, post-test one (A2) 148.78±18.432 were significantly higher than the pre-test (A1) mean knowledge score 83.76±4.47. In the control group attitude scores of post-test two (A3)83.53±6.24, post-test one (A2) 83.60±5.167 was higher than the pre-test mean score (A1) 83.6±5.17. There was an increase in the mean attitude scores in the experimental group (85.86%). In the control group also there was an increase (0.07%), which was minimal. The difference in mean percentage of the experimental and the control group is 40.04%. Conclusion: The Structured Teaching Module was effective in developing a positive attitude toward the behavioural and emotional problems of primary school students among teachers.
Assessment of Emotional Competence Among School Teachers
Emotional competence is what results and enhances our personal, relational and professional performance, and what ultimately helps us attain an overall increase in our quality of life Emotional competencies determine how we manage ourselves. An emotional competence (EC) is a learned capability based on emotional intelligence that results in outstanding performance at work. This study was conducted to assess the emotional competence among school teachers of selected schools at Trivandrum. The objectives of the study were to assess the emotional competence among school teachers, and find out the association between emotional competence and selected demographic variables among school teachers. Quantitative descriptive design was adopted for the study and hundred teachers were selected by convenient sampling technique. Data collection tool was structured questionnaire to collect the socio demographic variables and PEC scale to assess emotional competence among school teachers. The data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that 87% school teachers have average emotional competence, 10% had good emotional competence and 3% had poor emotional competence The chi-square value showed that there was a significant association found between emotional competence and years of teaching experience of the teacher’s(p<0.05).
A Study to Assess the Effect of Mnemonics and Chunking on Memory of the Undergraduate Nursing Students Studying in the Selected Colleges of Punjab
Introduction: The memory demands of nursing students are significantly greater than those of working adults. One of the most frequently mentioned issues among students is the difficulty in retaining large volumes of academic content. Effective and efficient memory is critical for a student’s success. In every work that we do and every form of communication, we rely completely on the memory of past experiences, conversations, information and skills. It is also the most fundamental aspect of the teaching-learning process. In this study, the researcher aimed to determine whether mnemonics and chunking, a popular widely used memorizing technique, can enhance memory among undergraduate nursing students. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mnemonics and chunking interventions on the memory of undergraduate nursing students in selected colleges in Punjab. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 100 undergraduate nursing students at selected colleges in Punjab. Participants were assigned to either an experimental group or a waitlist control group using a simple random sampling technique. The experimental group received a 1-and-a-half-hour mnemonics and chunking intervention for one day. Measurements were taken at pre-test (day 1), post-test (day 3), follow-up 1 (7 days later), and follow-up 2 (1 month later). A self-structured memory questionnaire was used to assess memory. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: There was a significant difference in the mean post-test memory scores between the experimental group (M = 21.80, SD = 5.16) compared to the waitlist control group (M = 15.90, SD = 4.56), p < 0.05. Conclusion: The mnemonics and chunking intervention proved effective in enhancing memory among undergraduate nursing students at selected colleges in Punjab.
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Prevalence Of Stressor Experience Among Bachelor Nursing Students
Background: Stressors are internal or external stimuli that produce tension and result in a degree of instability. Student nurses are subjected to various stressors due to the demanding nature of nursing profession. The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of stressor experience among first year bachelor nursing students in Kerala. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional design using quantitative approach was used for the study. Data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The present study revealed that 49.03% of students had stressor experience with 95% CI 45.62 – 52.44. Chi-square testing revealed that stressor experience had significant association with variables like perception regarding stressful nature of nursing profession, syllabus studied for plus two, own choice to join nursing, joining nursing with proper awareness and history of mental illness. Conclusion: The present study confirms the prevalence of stressor experience among first year bachelor nursing students and highlights the need to implement strategies in reducing the magnitude of the problem.
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A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned recreational activities on self esteem among physically handicapped adolescents in selected physically handicapped institutions, Hyderabad
Self-esteem is the evaluation we make of ourselves or the degree to which we perceive ourselves positively or negatively, our overall attitudes in the direction of ourselves. It can be calculated clearly or absolutely. Teachers, parents, therapists, and others have focused efforts on boosting self-esteem, on the assumption that high self-esteem will cause many positive outcomes and benefits. It is integral to an individual’s sense of their own value, a principal component of mental health, a strong indicator of a healthy lifestyle and an important indicator of well-being. Adolescence is the stage of most of the individual developmental changes and life challenges are associated. It is a kind of transitional stage where all the psychological and bodily development occurs, that can influence emotional skills as well as physical and psychological ability. Physical disability is a person’s limitation to function a particular action in everyday life. The inability to use arms, legs, or the body trunk effectively because of paralysis, stiffness, pain or other impairment’s is common. It can be due to the result of birth defects, disease, age or accidents. This study serves as an initial investigation of how planned recreational activities can improve self-esteem among physically handicapped adolescents. To approach the problem a quantitative evaluative research approach with a quasi experimental research design with non-randomized pre-test-post-test- only design.
A Study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding eating disorder among adolescents girls studying in 9th and 10th standard in selected school of Bilaspur (C.G.)
The objective of the study is to assess the pre-test and post-test knowledge score regarding eating disorder among adolescents girls, effectiveness of planned teaching program regarding eating disorder among adolescent girls and to find out the association between level of knowledge with selected socio demographic variables of adolescent girls. Quantitative research approach using pre-experimental research design one group pre-test post-test design. Purposive sampling technique was used. Self-structured questionnaire used to assess knowledge score. Majority 98.33% (59) sample age ranges between 15-16 years, 88.33% (53) of sample reside in urban area, 36.67% (22) subjects were 8th pass, 78.33% (47) subjects belongs to joint family, 43.33% (26) subjects father is farmer, 55% (33) subjects has previous knowledge about eating disorder. The mean post- test knowledge score 10.05 is higher than the mean pre- test knowledge score 5.33, mean difference is 4.72. The calculated ‘t’ value = 3.2065 is higher than the table value of ‘t’ = 2.00 hence, the research hypothesis H1 which indicate the planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding eating disorder was significantly effective in increasing the knowledge of subject. There is no significant association between the pre -test knowledge scores of sample with the age, residential area, type of family and previous knowledge about eating disorder. There is significant association between the pre -test knowledge scores of sample with educational qualification and socio-economic income .Hence H2 accepted.
Drinking refusal self-efficacy- a positive effect of attending de-addiction clinic -survey report of South Indian Union territory hospital.
Introduction: Alcoholism is the most common psychiatric disorder that causes impairment in physical health, mental health, and social functioning. “Alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS) is characterized by a state, psychic, and usually also physical, resulting from drinking alcohol. Self-efficacy is an individual’s belief in his/her innate ability to achieve goals. The prevalence of current alcohol use in Pondicherry is 9.5% for males and 20 % in total. However, more than 40% of alcohol users drink alcohol in a dependent pattern in Pondicherry. The current study aimed to assess the self-efficacy of clients to quit alcohol. Methodology: In this descriptive cross-sectional study 97 participants were selected by a convenient sampling technique at de addiction clinic, JIPMER, Puducherry. The tools used for the study include socio-demographic variables, modified version of drinking refusal self-efficacy questionnaire, which consists of 19 questions to assess their belief about the ability to resist alcohol in the various situation on a six-point Likert scale ranged from 1( I am very sure I would drink) to 6 (I am sure I would not drink) The primary objective was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics and the secondary objectives were analysed using the chi-square test and Pearson correlation. Results: The result showed that among 97 study participants, the majority of them could resist (58.8%) alcohol during their de-addiction follow up visit. Conclusion: Our study concluded that patients who regularly attend de-addiction clinic could resist alcohol consumption. There is still a need for health education and counseling to quit Alcohol.
Stress Among Caregivers of Cancer Patients: An Integrated Review
Background: Caregivers of cancer patients often experience significant stress, impacting their mental and physical health. Understanding the factors contributing to this stress is crucial for developing effective support interventions. Objective: This integrated review aims to synthesize existing literature on stress among caregivers of cancer patients, identifying key stressors, coping mechanisms, and outcomes. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL for studies published between 2010 and 2024. Inclusion criteria encompassed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies focusing on caregiver stress in the context of cancer care. Results: A total of 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. Major stressors identified include emotional burden, financial strain, time constraints, and lack of social support. Coping mechanisms varied, with adaptive strategies such as problem-solving and seeking social support being common, while maladaptive strategies included avoidance and substance use. Outcomes of caregiver stress were associated with decreased quality of life, mental health issues like depression and anxiety, and adverse physical health effects. Conclusion: Caregiver stress in cancer care is multifaceted, necessitating comprehensive support systems. Interventions should target both the reduction of stressors and the enhancement of effective coping strategies to improve caregiver well-being.
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Enhancing Patient-Centered Care for Metabolic Screening and Engagement for Clients in a Rural Integrated Clinic
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) affects approximately 34% to 40% of adults in the United States, leading to chronic diseases and an annual healthcare cost of $2,000 per person. Local Problem: Practice gaps in metabolic screening were identified at Early Healthcare. Among patients, only 30% underwent weight and blood pressure measurements, 18% received lipid panel lab work, and 2% had waist circumference measurements. Methods: This quality improvement initiative used four 2-week Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles. The approach integrated various frameworks, such as the Institute of Medicine’s patient-centered care domain, to enhance metabolic screening and patient engagement with shared decision-making (SDM). Data from process and outcome measures were analyzed every 2 weeks using summary tables and run charts to determine the next test of change. Interventions: Core interventions included screening MetS risk factors and patient engagement. Results: Effective care scores increased from 55% to 98% (8-week average: 78%). MetS screening rose from 64% to 97% (8-week average: 82%). SDM increased from 57% to 100% (8-week average: 76%). Team engagement improved from 1.3 to 4.7. Patient satisfaction scores increased from 3.3 to 4.4 (8-week average: 4). MetS detection rose from 3% to 24% (8-week average: 18%). Conclusions: The project’s success underscores the value of patient-centered care interventions in improving patient outcomes for MetS risk and fostering a patient-centric culture within the healthcare system.
Relationship between Smartphone Addiction and Knowledge of Smartphone Addiction among Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Study
Background: The smartphone as a multifunctioning device has become an indispensable resource in everyone’s life, especially among adolescents. Owning advanced smartphones and becoming overly reliant on them may result in behavioural addiction. Adolescents may overuse smartphones, sometimes knowingly or unknowingly, but it impacts their physical and mental health. Objectives To find a relationship between smartphone addiction and knowledge of smartphone addiction among adolescents. Materials and Methods: A descriptive correlation design where 209 adolescents (105 males and 104 females) were selected using multi-stage random sampling techniques from selected high schools, and the same sampling technique is employed to select the high schools. Personal variables include the general aspects of the adolescents. In order to assess the level of smartphone addiction, SAS-SV was utilized, and the researcher constructed self administered questionnaires to assess knowledge regarding smartphone addiction. Results/discussion: The majority (66.99%) of adolescents are at high risk for smart phone addiction, whereas 27.75% of adolescents were found to be addicted to smart phones. The majority (48.8%) of the adolescents possessed above the median level of knowledge of smartphone addiction. The correlation between smartphone addiction and knowledge of smartphone addiction scores of adolescents was found to be a negligible negative correlation (r = - 0.091, p > 0.05), which is not statistically significant. Conclusion: Smartphone addiction emerged as a behavioural addiction of an individual and independent entity, not based on the level of knowledge of smartphone addiction. Smartphone use can be affected by the socio-cultural contexts in which individuals live and the purpose of use their smartphone.
Parent–Adolescent Connectedness and Attitude to Communicate on Substance Abuseamong Parents of Adolescent Boys
Background/Aim: The youth drug epidemic is growing at an alarming rate in India among the adolescents. In India, a survey by non-governmental organizations revealed that 63.6% of patients who came for treatment were given drugs under the age of 15.It is important for the parents to talk with their adolescent boys regarding the ill effects of substance abuse. The study intends to explore whether the parents have an attitude to talk about substance abuse with their adolescent boys. Materials and Methods: A quantitative descriptive research design was used. 100 parents of adolescents were selected using purposive sampling technique. A validated study questionnaire was used to collect data on socio demographic characteristics, extent of communication, and parental attitudes to communicate on substance abuse. Inferential and descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. Results: The projected outcome of the study was to create a statistical data on parent-adolescent communication, parental attitude to communicate on substance abuse and to create for awareness among parents of adolescent boys to take initiation to speak about ill effects of substance abuse and to lead a life free from substance use. Conclusion: Majority of samples had moderate level of communication and adequate level of parental attitude regarding talk on substance abuse.
Assessment of Farming and Mental Health Problems of Farmers, Selected Rural Community, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
Background: Mental health is an important issue for the agricultural community. As someone who struggles with their own mental health, it is a big problem that affects people in many ways. Farmers, and those working in the agricultural industry, are considered a vulnerable group when it comes to mental health. Long hours, working in isolation, unpredictable weather that affects the quality of the crop, animal disease and trade concerns are only some of the issues that can impact the mental stability of farmers and their families. Objectives: To assess the farming and mental health problems of farmers and to find the association between farming and mental health problems of farmers with their selected demographic variable. Method and materials: Cross sectional survey approach and descriptive design were adopted to collect the data from 200 farmers at the age of above 18 years. The structured interview was conducted by using General Health Questionnaires (GHQ-28) to assess the mental health status of farmers. Results: About 21% of farmers were affected with mental health problems. There was statistically significant association between age, gender, occupational status, number of children, marital status and annual income and mental health problems of farmers. It concluded that Farming families experience higher rates of mental health problems It is clear, however, that farming is associated with a unique set of characteristics that is potentially hazardous to mental health and requires further research.
Development of Nursing Students Stressor Questionnaire
Background: Stress has become a chronic and pervasive condition in the world today. Any stimulus which evokes a stress response is called a stressor. The objective of the study was to develop a questionnaire to measure stressors among first year B.Sc nursing students in Kerala. Methods: Descriptive cross sectional design integrating both qualitative and quantitative methods were used for the study. Data was analyzed by qualitative content analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: A 22 item screening instrument named as Nursing Students Stressor Questionnaire (NSSQ) was developed. Test retest reliability was found to be 0.923 with 95% CI 0.878 – 0.957. The internal consistency Cronbach’s alpha of the tool was 0.866. Construct validity was established by exploratory factor analysis which yielded seven factors with Eigen Values more than one. The factors explained 60% of total variance. Conclusion: NSSQ is a simple, easy to administer, self-reported screening instrument with acceptable reliability and validity.
Development of a Nurse-Led Drug Avoidance and Therapeutic Adherence Training Module for Inpatients Diagnosed with Substance Use Disorders
Psychiatric nurses can effectively maintain sobriety among patients diagnosed with substance use disorders and improve their quality of life through education and training. However, structured formats for training are grossly lacking in the Indian literature. This paper describes the development of a Drug Avoidance and Therapeutic Adherence (DATA) training module that can be effectively implemented by nurses. The DATA Training module was designed and content validated in five stages; 1) an extensive literature search; 2) Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) with psychiatric nurses practicing in the de-addiction units of the selected mental health establishments; 3) development of the preliminary draft; 4) Content validation; and 5) Final draft of the DATA Training module. The FGDs concluded the content and layout of the module and the content validity measured based on the experts’ suggestions were good (mean CVI=0.85). The DATA training module provides structured guidelines for nurses in delivering effective strategies to maintain sobriety and improve quality of life.
Assessment of Psychological Well Being and Quality Of life among Fishermen Community in a select Edrural Community Area, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu
Background: Fishermen community is a group of people geographically located in the coastal areas and have their own way of life and a distinctive culture, A variety of stressors that have an effect on physical and mental health are experienced by commercial fishermen. However, there is limited research on the level of mental ill‐health among fishers and In certain monsoon season mostly, fishermen cannot go to the sea due to bad weather condition, Because of this, fisherman typically have low-quality jobs that are dependent on the weather. When we look at the association between various stressor categories and psychological distress, we see that fishers who perceive “traditional risks” and “modern uncertainties” as being more intensely are more likely to experience psychological distress. Objectives\aim: To assess the psychological wellbeing among fishermen community, To assess the quality of life among fishermen community, To find out the association between the psychological wellbeing and quality of life among fishermen community with their selected demographic variables, To find out the correlation between psychological wellbeing and quality of life among fishermen community. Materials and Methods: Quantitative descriptive research approach was used in this study.140 fishermen were selected by using randomized sampling technique in kokilamedu, Chengalpattu district. A valid study questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-d emographic characteristics of fishermen, psychological wellbeing was assessed by using genral health questionnaire and quality of life was assesses by using WHO QOL BREF scale among fishermen community. Results: The study shows that most of the fishermen were not affect with mental illness (98.6%) whereas remaining 1.4%were affect with mental illness, majority of the fishermen were had average quality of life (94.3%) whereas 5.7%of fisherman had good quality of life. Conclusion: Assessment on psychological wellbeing and quality of life among fishermen shows that most of the fishermen were not affect with mental illness and the most of the fishermen had average quality of life.
Examination Anxiety among Male and Female School Students: A Comparative Study
Background: A Comparative study was conducted to assess the level of Examination anxiety (Test anxiety) among male and female senior secondary school students in selected schools, Kollam, Kerala. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of Examination anxiety among male and female senior secondary students and to compare the level of Examination anxiety among male and female senior secondary students. The final objective was to find out the association between level of Examination anxiety and selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: The present study adopted a Descriptive-Comparative design. 120 senior secondary students (60 Male and 60 Female) from 11th and 12th Standard were enrolled using Non-probability, Convenience sampling technique. The conceptual framework of the study was based on the Transactional model of Test anxiety (Zeidner, 1998). Tools used for data collection were Demographic Performa and Modified Westside test anxiety scale. Results: Findings of the study revealed that the mean Examination anxiety score among male students was 2.53±0.69 and among female students was 3.16±0.67. The ‘student t value’ computed at 5.11**, df = 118 by comparison of the mean examination anxiety scores of male and female senior secondary students was statistically significant at P<0.01 level. No association was observed between the level of Examination anxiety and selected demographic variables (p>0.05). Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the level of Examination anxiety among the female senior secondary school students were significantly higher than the male senior secondary students.
A Study to Assess the Factors Affecting on Covid 19 Vaccination among Rural Population in Selected Community, Mysuru: A View to Develop Information Booklet
Corona viruses derive their name from the Latin word “mina” meaning crown. The ne refers to the unique appearance of the virus under an electron microscope as mund particios with a rim of projections resembling the solar corona. Corona viruses are enveloped, live-sense, Single stranded RNA viruses which were first isolated from humans in 1965 Corona virus belongs to the family Corona viridae which is known to produce mild respiratory diseases in humans.1 In recent times, there have been three major corona viruses leading to disease outbreaks, beginning with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-COVID-19) in 2002, followed by the Middle East respiratory syndrome coroita virus (MERS-COVID-19) in 2012, and the severe acute respiratory syndrome antona virus 2 (SARS COVID-19)2
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Alzheimer’s Dementia Among Middle Aged Adults in Selected Rural Community
Background: Alzheimer’s dementia is one of the common global health concerns among older population that can lead them towards disability and dependency [1]. However, the knowledge and attitudes towards Alzheimer’s dementia among middle aged adults remain unknown [2]. This study assessed the knowledge and attitude towards Alzheimer’s dementia among middle aged adults in rural community. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge and attitude among middle aged adults towards Alzheimer’s dementia and to associate the knowledge and attitude with selected demographic variables of middle-aged adults. Methods: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted in rural community people in Poonjeri, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. A total of 210 respondents ranging from 36 to 55 years were selected using a non-probability systematic sampling method. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data in the study population to assess knowledge and attitude towards Alzheimer’s dementia among them. The data collected were properly screened before they were analysed. Results: A total of 210 participants, the majority 58.5% of participants were in the age group between 18-39 and most of them were female 71.1%. Study revealed that (62%) of middle-aged adults had moderately adequate knowledge (34%) had adequate knowledge and (2%) of middle-aged adults had inadequate knowledge regarding Alzheimer dementia and 81% had favourable attitude, whereas 15% of them had moderately favourable attitude and 2% had unfavourable attitude regarding Alzheimer’s dementia. There was significant association between the demographic characteristics of gender (p value=0.006), marital status (p value=0.0001), educational qualification (p value=0.012), occupation (p value=0.0084) and type of health information (p value=0.0001). Demographic variables including gender (p value=0.0004), marital status (p value= 0.0061) and type of health information resources (p value=0.00001) were significantly associated with the attitude regarding Alzheimer’s dementia. Conclusion: The majority of middle-aged adults in selected rural community have positive attitudes towards patients with Alzheimer’s dementia, and a significant number have moderately adequate knowledge of the same.Continuous health education is suggested to improve knowledge of dementia in this population. Furthermore,studies are recommended to understand the perception in the general population.
Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Knowledge Regarding Regulatory Bodies of Nursing in India at Selected Institution, Salem
A quantitative evaluative research approach with pre-experimental (one group pre test post test) design was adopted.By purposive sampling technique190B.Sc Nursing students were selected from Sri Gokulam College of Nursing, Salem. Pre-test was conducted using a structured knowledge questionnaire, followed by planned teaching programme. After two weeks of interval post-test was conducted using the same tool. In pretest, the mean score was 9.92± 2.83 and the mean percentage was35.42% where as in post test, the mean score was 14.28± 3.48 and the mean percentage was 51% with the difference in mean percentage being15.58 %. Highly significant difference was found between pre and post test scoresat P<0.001 level (t = 15.58). The study implies that Planned teaching programme on regulatory bodies of nursing in India is effective in improving the level of knowledgeamong B. Sc Nursing students.
Effectiveness of Mental Health Training Program on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of ASHA workers of selected rural areas of Jabalpur: A Pilot Study
Introduction and background: One of the major challenges of successful integration of mental health into Primary health care is the lack of adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and skills for mental health service of community health professionals like ASHA participating in the care and treatment of people at primary health care levels. Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) may play a significant role in the early identification of mental health issues and in enhancing community health status. Objective- The objective of the study was to assess effectiveness of mental health training program on knowledge, attitude and practices of ASHA workers of selected rural areas of Jabalpur. Methodology- A quasi experimental pre-test post-test control group design was used to collect data from 22 ASHA workers who were selected using non probability purposive sampling technique. The Mental health training program was administered to experimental group for two days. Pre and Post Test knowledge, attitude and Practice was assessed using a structured knowledge questionnaire, attitude assessment scale and self-reported practice assessment scale respectively. The gathered pilot study data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: There was a statistically significant improvement in knowledge, attitude and Practice of ASHA workers after intervention.Conclusion: The findings of the pilot study revealed no ambiguity and the tools were feasible to conduct the main study.
Effect of Self-Esteem Enhancement Program on level of self-esteem among School Children: A Pre Experimental Study
An experimental study was conducted to assess the effect of self-esteem enhancement programme on the selfesteem of school going adolescents in selected schools of Kottayam district. The research design used was one group pretest, post test design. The study was conducted among 8th standard Malayalam medium students of a selected school in Kottayam district of Kerala State. The sample consisted of 62 students, recruited using purposive sampling. The data were collected, using self report questionnaire- Socio demographic data and Self-esteem inventory (Thomas 1984). Structured intervention programme comprised of 10 sessions and each session was for 45 minutes. Post assessment was done one week after the structured intervention programme, using the same tool. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings revealed that majority of the study group were having average self – esteem, there was significant improvement in the mean self- esteem of sample in the post assessment. There was no significant relationship between adolescent’s self-esteem and demographic variables. Based on the findings of study it is important to focus on primary prevention, and programmes to enhance self-esteem of adolescents should be formulated and implemented.
An Assessment of Level of Attention and Concentration of High School Students in a Selected School, Chengalpattu District, Tamilnadu, India
Background: Attention is the concentration of consciousness upon one object rather than upon on other. Concentration is the mental effort placed on sensory or mental events deliberate mental effort on what is most important in a given situation. Here the study conducted to assess the knowledge or assess the concentration and attention level in the high school students or effectiveness teaching on how to get concentration and attention focused on the high school subjects and the a ttention is a important to used to learning new things. It focus on the natural of learning in education system in human beings without the concentration and attention leading to the failures of learning some sorts of information at a particular things. The attention is very important so the study reveals that effective of attention and assesses the level of concentration of high school students. Objectives: To assess the level of attention of high school students, to assess the level of concentration of high school students and to associate the level of attention and concentration of high school students with their selected demographic variables Materials and Methods: Quantitative descriptive research approach was used in this study. 140 high school students (8th& 9th standard) was selected by using randomized sampling technique in selected school in Chengalpattu district. A valid study questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics of high school students, attention was assessed by using attention control scale and concentration was assessed by using concentration assessment scale of the high school students. Data were analyzed by Inferential and descriptive statistics. Results: The study shows that the mean score was 1.90, standard deviation was 0.615 on the aspect of level of attention and the mean score was 1.79, standard deviation was 0.560 on the aspect of level of concentration of high school students. 61.4% of the high school students had average attention, 64.3% of the high school students had average concentration. Conclusion: Assessment on level of attention and concentration of high school students shows that most of the high school students had average attention and the most of the high school students had average concentration.
Relationship between Self Esteem and Alcohol Usage
Self-esteem is about confidence of one’s own worth. It is a belief in oneself of self-respect and self-integrity . It may be either a positive or negative evaluation of one’s own thinking, as in how they feel about it. Some reports reveal that there is a causal relationship between detrimental use of alcohol and tobacco and a range of various psychiatric, behavioral disorders and noncommunicable conditions. Alcohol use can temporarily raise or lower self-esteem, but it typically creates lower self-esteem in the long- term. Low or high self-esteem can be contributing factor to alcohol abuse and dependence, but an appropriate level of self-esteem is a powerful tool in the battle against alcoholism. Few studies investigate whether there is an association between self-esteem with demographic characteristics and outcome shows that lower self-esteem was significantly associated with current depression and other psychiatric disorders . In the study, We have analyzed the research articles related to self-esteem and alcohol syndrome published in pubmed between 1969 to 2022. A total of 8 studies related to the theme self-esteem and alcohol dependence syndrome were included in this research article. The studies suggest that high self-esteem is significantly associated with increased use of alcohol use and also cigarette smoking.
A Study to Assess the Stress and Coping Behavior among B.Sc Nursing first year Students at Selected Nursing College in Chengalpet District.
Stress is a natural phenomenon that every individual goes through in his or her life and is caused by causative stress factors or stressors. Constant stress leads to changes in the balance of hormones in the body which can lead to a situation or thought that makes us feel frustrated, angry, nervous or anxious. The objectives of the study are to identify the level of stress and coping behaviour among First Year B.Sc. Nursing Students, to Associate the level of stress and coping with selected Demographic variables among First year B.Sc. Nursing Students. The sample size was 250. The research design used in this study is Cross- Sectional study design. The results study shows that among 250 Based on stress 89% (n=222) had severe stress and 11% (n=28) had Moderate stress. Based on coping 85% (n=213) had good coping skill 10% (n=24) had Moderate coping and 5% (n=13) had excellent coping skill. Regarding Association of Demographic variables with the stress level and coping level, the result shows that there is a significant association between stress level with Sex, Percentage of Higher secondary marks, Leisure Time Activities and state belongs to the student and there is no significance association between stress level with Age, place of residence, education and occupation of father, medium of language in schooling and course chosen by. In coping result shows that there is a significant association between coping level with state and there is no significant association between level of coping with Age, sex, place of residence, leisure time activities, education and occupation of father, medium of language in schooling, course chosen by and percentage of higher secondary marks
Screening of Postpartum Depression among postnatal mother at a selected Tertiary Care Hospital, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India
Background of the study: Postpartum depression a form of severe depression after delivery that may be interferes with day-to-day activities and it also requires treatment. The occurrence of postpartum depression may be a few days, weeks or even months after childbirth. A woman with postpartum depression may have feeling of low level of mood, anxiety, irritability to severe degree.it could also associated with the antenatal depression, young maternal age, hyperemesis, marital status, and previous affective disorders. Postpartum depression having the most common complications of childbearing and is usually associated with impairments in mother–infant interactions that can lead to severe consequences for the infant such as illness, poor growth and development. These mothers’ infants had more commonly symptoms and illnesses, especially infantile colic, and they were less likely to be breastfed. Similarly, among depressed mothers low level of support from spouse and significant others and physical family violence were more common, likewise poor basic and professional education, poor economic and housing situation can also cause postpartum depression, As it is alarming the researchers conducted a study on screening of postpartum depression among postnatal mothers. Methods and Materials: Quantitative research approach, descriptive research design was carried out. The sample of 56 postnatal mothers were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted at tertiary care hospital, Kelambakkam, Chengalpet district. Phone number of postnatal mother who delivered from 2-6 weeks after delivery was obtained earlier from MRD. Telephonic interview was carried out to collect the data by using modified Edinburg postnatal depression scale. Data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: This study showed that 21.4% of postnatal mothers having postpartum depression whereas, 78.6% were not depressive. The findings implies that P value is more than 0.05 so there is no significant association between prevalence of postpartum depression with demographic and obstetrical variables.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self Enhancement Program for Nursing Students (Sepns) on Raising Self- Esteem among Nursing Students in selected, Nursing College Padhar Betul M.p.
Introduction: Self esteem is an emotional component that is essential for psychological survival. Without self esteem many basic and emotional need going unmet. Awareness regarding self esteem is an important factor to differentiate between human and animals. Self Esteem Program is a motivation program specifically designed to make people feel good about themselves and to give a boost of enhancement to their self esteem. Method: The present study adopted Evaluating research approach. One group pre test post test design was used to assess the effectiveness of self enhancement program for nursing student. In the study the sample comprised of 26 undergraduate nursing students of college of nursing students padhar was fulfilling the inclusive criteria. Convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample. Result: The data presented in the study show that out of 26 subjects majority 18 (69.23%) participants belonged to age group of 17-22 years, and similar majority were females, Most of them 11(42.30%) had a family monthly income Rs. 2000- 10000 per month. The mean pre test score was 26.42, whereas mean post test score 35.76. The data depicts that the obtained t value was 10.76 and p value 0.001. Conclusion: After exclusive data interpretation it has been found that self esteem has significantly improved compared to pre test. Thus it can be concluded that Self Esteem Enhancement Program for Nursing Students (SEPNS) found effective to enhance the self esteem among undergraduate nursing students.