Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner <div id="i-scholarabout">Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research AJNER is an international, peer-reviewed journal devoted to nursing sciences. AJNER's aim is to promote excellence in nursing and health care through the publication of clinical information and original research. AJNER publishes Original Research Articles, Short Communications, Review Articles in all areas of nursing sciences.</div> A & V Publications en-US Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research 2231-1149 Teachers’ Perception Towards Research at Nursing Institute, Rabat, Morocco https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218791 In Morocco, nursing education is currently undergoing a major evolution, allowing training institutes to comply with the higher education system. As a result, there is an emerging need for additional training in the form of a Master's degree and a PhD. This provides an opportunity to aspire to an academic and especially a research qualification, and gives an interesting impulse to teaching and research in nursing. This study sought to investigate teachers' perception towards research at the Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Technics of Health in Rabat. A cross-sectional survey started in Avril 15&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; 2021 and completed in May 10&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; 2021 was used with a convenience sample of teachers from the High Institute of Nursing Professions and Technics of Health in Rabat and It’s Kenitra annex. Data analysis was performed using the software Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. Chi Square test and value at 95% confidence level were used to measure the association between study variables and the teachers research perception. Significance was when 𝑝≤0.05. A total of 77 teachers enrolled in this study. 55.8% were aged 30 to 40 years old, 68.8% were female, 57.1% had a master diploma and 60% had more than 5 years teaching experience. Analyses showed that the most correlated variable were age respectively with research motivation (p=0.03), having research skills (p=0.04) and the fact that the research is stressful (p=0.02). The correlations are significant between the level of education, research skills (p=0.04) and research is stressful (p&lt;0.001). Significant association was demonstrated between training in research methodology and the development of research skills. Research experience was correlated with both research skills (p=0.02) and perception of research as stressful (p&lt;0.001). Despite positive participant’s perception towards research, their lack of skills and educational training in research may influences their involvement in research activities. These shortcomings could be reduced by additional education, support, improved communication, and opportunities to undertake research activities. Ayoub Filali Fatima Ouasmani Bouchra Haddou Rahou Banacer Himmi 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Perceived Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Patients with Selected Chronic Diseases and their Coping Strategies https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218793 Corona Virus Disease-19 (COVID-19) has caused psychological distress in patients with chronic diseases, irrespective of whether they had contracted COVID infection or not. However, coping with such serious impact is necessary and the outcome varies based on the coping strategies adapted. Hence this research was conducted to analyze the perceived psychological impact of COVID-19 on patients affected with selected chronic diseases and their coping strategies. Following proportionate stratified Sampling technique 144 Subjects, who had not contracted COVID-19 during the study period but were admitted with history of selected chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease in selected acute care, adult wards of a tertiary care hospital in India, were selected for the study. After obtaining consent, data was collected through interview using researcher prepared instrument. Majority of the study Subjects (57.6%) were above 50 years of age and 56.9% were females. 13.6% of the subjects expressed moderate psychological impact due to COVID pandemic. 64% of the study subjects reported to practice less amount of avoidant coping. Majority of them (62.5%) had followed high amounts of emotion focused coping and 34% of them had followed problem focused coping. As we continue to face ongoing threats of COVID, it is our vital responsibility to teach patients and public on positive coping strategies to reduce their psychological impact and to prevent them from taking resort with maladaptive coping strategies. Hilda Mercy Priyadarsini Ilavarasi Jesudoss Angeline Jeya Rani 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Effects of Lockdown During COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychosocial and Financial Wellbeing https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218795 The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lock down has led to psychosocial and financial problem in the population. The main objectives of the study were 1) to assess the effects of lockdown during COVID 19 pandemic on psychosocial and financial well-being 2) to find the association between psychosocial and financial well-being of people with selected demographic variables, in a selected community at kothamangalam. The data was collected from 30 samples by using structured rating scale on psychosocial and financial well-being. The study found that majority (46.6%) had moderate on psychosocial and financial wellbeing. It was also found that there is significant association between selected demographic variables like number of dependent members infamily, monthlyincome, type of family, religion and the psychosocial and financial wellbeing. Saritha Joseph Akhila Jiby Athira M. Britty Pradeep Linju George Nayana Shaju Sreelakshmi R. 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Occupational Health Hazards and Its Prevention Among Flour Mill Workers at Selected Rural Area https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218797 Many people believe that work is worship, equally important is the place of work because the workplace has significant influence on individual’s health and is a primary site for the delivery of preventive health care. The present study intends to evaluate the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding occupational health hazards and its prevention among flour mill workers in selected rural area. The objectives are to assess the existing knowledge level on occupational health hazards and its prevention, to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding occupational health hazards and its prevention. Quasi experimental, one group pre test and post test design was adopted. Evaluative approach with selected Flour mill in rural area. 60 Flour mill worker were selected by Random Sampling. The collected data was analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The over all knowledge score obtained by the subject in the pre-test was 13.95 with standard deviation of 5.25 and in the post-test was 25.21 with standard deviation of the obtained “t” value for over all knowledge score 15.11 is found to be greater than the table value at the level of p&lt;0.001. It revealed that there is an effectiveness of Structured teaching programme on occupational health hazards and its prevention among flour mill workers, hence the hypothesis H1 was accepted. The study proved that structured teaching programme on occupational health hazards and its prevention among flour mill workers was scientific, logical and coast effective strategy. Rashmi M. R. Laishram Dabashini Devi Swapna Mary A. 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 A Cross Sectional Survey on Work Life Balance Among Indian Nurses During Second Wave of Covid–19 Pandemic https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218798 <strong>Background of the study:</strong> Nurses are challenged by work and family commitment at the end of each day during the periods of covid – 19 pandemics. In India majority nurses are working throughout the week and striving hard for achieving the balance between their work and professional life.<strong> Objectives:</strong> To examine the work life balance among Indian Nurses during Second Wave of Covid – 19 Pandemic. <strong>Methodology:</strong> Research design proposed for the study is ‘Descriptive’ type, a cross sectional research method. Settings of the study includes Central government hospitals, state government hospitals and NABH accredited private hospitals. Primary data was collected from the staff nurses and nursing officers through structured work life balance questionnaire (google form). Sampling methods adopted for this study was non–probability Convenience sampling technique. Data collection period was March 2021. Data analysis was done through descriptive and inferential statistics. <strong>Results:</strong> In this study majority of the nurses 55(61.8%) had either positive nor negative work life balance., others 34(38.2%) were with positive work life balance. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Based on the results of this study we concluded, that nurses in India are physically, mentally, socially and functionally strong enough to adjust their work life balance particularly during the second wave of covid – 19 in India, those experiences gained by them during the first wave of Covid – 19 equipped them to strengthen their work life balance. Michael Jeba Arasi A. Sathish R. 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 An Experiment Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Carom Seed Oil on Reduction of Menstrual Cramps Among the Adolescent Girls of Selected Nursing Colleges, Bangalore https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218800 Carom seed oil has been found to relieve the menstrual discomfort by relaxing the uterine muscles and decreasing the intra uterine pressure. Leaves and their essence are aromatic, stimulant, carminative and antispasmodic. This is also used in case of vomiting, gastric colic, diarrhea and menstrual cramps. Therefore, it was intended to do an experimental study to examine the effect of Carom seed oil on menstrual cramps with an assumption that this therapy may relieve menstrual cramps. The research design selected for the present study is experimental research design. The study was conducted in the Global College of Nursing at Bangalore. The criteria for the selection of the setting are the availability of subjects, feasibility of conducting the study. The target population in the present study was adolescent girls studying in Global College of Nursing at Bangalore. The sample of this study comprised of 60 adolescent girls. Simple random sampling (Random table number) method was used to draw the sample. A Visual Analogues Scale (VSA) to assess the pain intensity of the students. The findings revealed that in experimental group, majority of the subjects, 24 (80%) had severe pain, 6 (20%) subjects had moderate pain, none had severe pain, and in control group majority of the subjects, 22 (73.3%) had severe pain, 8 (26.6%) subjects had moderate pain, none had pain. After the intervention, in experimental group, majority of the subjects, 24 (80%) had mild pain, 6 (20%) subjects had moderate pain, none had severe and in control group majority of the subjects, 25 (83.3%) had moderate pain, 5 (16.6%) subjects had mild pain and none severe pain. The adolescent girls had reduction in the menstrual cramps as evidenced by the results shown. Hence carom seed oil is effective in the reduction of menstrual cramps and it was found to be less cost effective procedure. Therefore, carom seed oil should be used as a supportive therapy among adolescent girls to alleviate menstrual cramps. Laishram Dabashini Devi Swapna Mary A. 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Effectiveness of Planed Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding First Aid Management and Emergency Care of Burn Among the Staff Nurses Working In Selected Hospital in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218802 The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge of staff nurses regarding first aid management and emergency care of burn among 60 nurses by using quasi experimental design. The tool consist of two parts first was deal with demographic variable and the second was consist of 40 multiple choice questions selected emergencies among burn patients. In pre-test knowledge scores of nurses is 12.76 and standard deviation 1.935. In post test knowledge scores of nurses is mean 27.68 and standard deviation was 3.766. There was statistical improvement seen after planed teaching. Thus the study recommended that different educational session regarding emergency care of burn will be effective to promote the knowledge of nurses regarding. Sana Kamei Achun Rongmei Ajay Kumar 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Women Empowerment Among Students of Selected Degree Colleges https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218803 Women Domestic violence, dowry related violence, female feticide, gender inequality are some of the social evils faced by women all over the world. Most of the women in our society are the victims of one or the other social evils. Still gender bias and beliefs are playing as chief obstacle for the growth of women empowerment worldwide. The data was collected students studying at Om Prabha First Grade College for Women who fulfill the inclusion criteria. After a brief introduction of self, the investigator and the participants were seated in the class room and self-administered questionnaire was distributed to get response from each subject. The students took about 30 minutes to complete the questionnaire. The purpose of the study was explained and confidentiality was assured. Thanking the respondents, then the data collection procedure was terminated. Thus the attitude regarding women empowerment was assessed. The attitude towards women empowerment was assessed through 5 point rating scale, majority of the respondents 64% had favourable attitude regarding women empowerment and 36% of the respondents had moderately favourable attitude regarding women empowerment. The mean of overall attitude score was 118.28, mean % was 78.9 with standard deviation 15.2 and standard deviation % 10.1. Hence the association between attitude and selected demographic variables is statistically significant with respect to Age, Religion, Type of family, Number of siblings and Source of information and non-significant with respect to occupation of mother and occupation of father. Hence H&lt;sub&gt;1&lt;/sub&gt;-there will be a significant association between attitude and demographic variables was accepted. The study concluded that Attitude brings about remarkable changes in the status of women. This study will throw light to empower women in all dimensions which in turn improve the society. Laishram Dabashini Devi Ahongsangbam Sanathoi Chanu 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Assess the Knowledge Regarding Importance of Micronutrients Among Mothers of Under Five Children in a Selected Hospital, Thrissur With a View to Prepare an Information Booklet https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218805 Micronutrients deficiency is one of the major problem commonly seen in children below 5 years of age. The present descriptive study focuses on assessing the level of knowledge regarding importance of micronutrients among mothers of under five children in a selected hospital, Thrissur with a view to prepare an information booklet. The study also aimed, to associate the level of knowledge regarding the importance of micronutrients among mothers of under five children with selected demographic variables. This study was conducted among 60 mothers, who were selected by convenience sampling technique, by using a structured knowledge questionnaire regarding importance of micronutrients. Following that the investigators prepared and distributed an information booklet regarding the importance of micronutrients. The findings revealed that 40(70%) of mothers possessed moderate knowledge, whereas 17(25%) had inadequate knowledge and 3(5%) of the mothers had adequate knowledge regarding the importance of micronutrients among under five children. The analysis showed that there is no association between level of knowledge of mothers regarding the importance of micronutrients among under five children with their selected demographic variables. Nandini M. Divya T. N. Adeena Marry Job Amala P. Simon Anet Anto Anjali N. P. Athira Rajesh Jisna Babu Melby K. M. Nivya K. B. 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Stress and Coping Among Family Caregivers of Patients With Myocardial Infarction - Descriptive Cross Sectional Study https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218807 <strong>Aim:</strong> A descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of stress and coping among family caregivers of patients with myocardial infarction in selected hospitals. <strong>Background:</strong> Self-care management of myocardial infarction is complex and demanding. Therefore, many patients with heart diseases rely on family members to provide care, such as medication administration, symptom monitoring and management, meal preparation, bathing, and transportation. Family caregivers experience various levels of stress and may seek different strategies to cope with the stress. Influence of stress on the level of coping experienced by the caregivers would help to evaluate and plan effective programmes that address their needs and teach them adaptive mechanism of coping. <strong>Methods:</strong> A descriptive correlational research design with purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from family caregivers. The study was conducted among100 family caregivers of patients with myocardial infarction for a period of one month. Data was collected by using standardized tools, Appraisal of caregiving scale and Ways of coping scales. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. <strong>Results:</strong> Two third of the subjects (62) had severe stress and minority (38) had moderate stress on “threat subscale”. Majority of the subjects (90) experienced severe stress on “benign subscale”. More than half of subjects (59) had moderate stress on “benefit subscale”. The coping scores showed that majority of subjects had poor coping in “distancing”(76), “self controlling”(81), “accept responsibility”(98) and “escape Avoidance” (77) subscales, whereas least number of subjects had good coping on “distancing” (7), “seek social support” (7) and “planful problem solving” (10) subscales. A negative correlation exist between the subscales of stress and coping. The “threat subscale” of stress was significantly and negatively correlated with “distancing”(r =-0.335), “self controlling” (r = -0.352), “seek social support” (r =-0.415), “accept responsibility” (r= -0.254), “escape avoidance” (r = -0.298), “planful problem solving” (r =-0.348), and “positive reappraisal” (r =-0.393) subscales of coping. The “benign subscale” of stress was significantly and low negatively correlated with “distancing” (r = -0.234), “self controlling” ( r = 0.245), “seek social support” (r =-0.272), “accept responsibility” (r = -0.272), “escape avoidance” (r = -0.342), “planful problem solving” (r = -0.221) and “positive reappraisal” (r = -0.331) subscales of coping. The “benefit subscale” of stress was Correlated with “distancing” (r = -0.335), “self controlling” (r= -0.323), and “accept responsibility” (r = -0.253) subscales of coping. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Findings of the study showed that, family caregivers of patients with myocardial infarction had severe to moderate stress on subscale of stress. Caregiver uses various copying strategies in order to cope up with the stresses of caregiving. A significant negative correlation exists between level of stress and coping among family caregivers of patients with myocardial infarction. Isha M. Aboobacker 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Risk Assessment and Preventive Strategies of Deep Vein Thrombosis Among Patients Admitted in Intensive Care Units of a Selected Hospital in Mangaluru https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218808 Deep Vein thrombosis (DVT) is thrombophlebitis of deep veins and is known to be associated with fatal complications. Use of appropriate measures through risk assessment are of vital importance in preventing DVT related complications. Well’s criteria is a beneficial tool in categorizing the patients, therefore may guide in using appropriate preventive strategies and promoting wellbeing of immobilized patients. The present study aimed at assessing the risk and preventive strategies of Deep Vein Thrombosis among patients admitted in Intensive Care Units (ICU) of a selected hospital in Mangaluru. The study was conducted by a descriptive cross sectional design. The study was conducted among 120 ICU admitted patients of Father Muller Medical College Hospital. Purposive sampling technique was used to select sample. The tools used were Well’s criteria for risk assessment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and checklist for preventive strategies used. The patients were assessed after 48 hours of admission to ICU. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant association between age above 55years (p=0.02) and diagnosis related to medical conditions of the subjects (p=0.02). Out of total 120 subjects assessed, 26 subjects had high DVT risk and 94 subjects had moderate DVT risk. Further assessment on use of preventive measures revealed that among subjects with high DVT risk, 3 subjects were on pneumatic compression devices, 18 on crepe bandages and 1 with LMWH. And out of 94 subjects with moderate DVT risk, 3 were on pneumatic compression devices, 7 on crepe bandages and 2 with LMWH. It is found that mechanical devices for prevention of DVT even though advised are seldom considered due to lack of awareness among the health care personnel towards its positive effect. Shalu Sebastian Rose Mary Joseph Pereira Abigail Salvation Mariya Joseph Merlin Mary Cherian Sandra Jyothi Saldanha 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Knowledge Regarding Selected Mosquito Borne Disease and Its Prevention https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218810 The study intends to assess the knowledge on mosquito borne diseases and its prevention among the residents of Bengaluru. In this study descriptive approach was used. 60 samples were drawn from population using convenient sampling technique. The data was collected by structured questionnaire schedule. The major findings of the study respondent’s mean knowledge score 2.6% of the respondents had inadequate knowledge, 88.3% of the respondents had moderate knowledge and 10% of the respondents had adequate knowledge on mosquito borne diseases and its prevention. The study concluded that there is a need of the hour to control the mosquito borne diseases so that many health problems can be prevented with the involvement of the community people. Laishram Dabashini Devi 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Zero Tolerance to Caste-Based Discrimination: A Brawny Pillar of Nursing Colleges in India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218811 University Grants Commission of India has issued a circular to Higher Educational Institutions by asking them to take the actions like the installment of complaint boxes and the development of committees by the faculty and students to prevent caste-based discrimination. The current paper discusses the concepts, principles, barriers, and practices that help in overcoming discrimination practices on campus. The author concludes the paper by quoting the evidence of a discrimination-free campus in nursing colleges in India. Ponnambily Chandy 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge on COVID-19 and Ill Effects on the Health and Prevention Among the Residence of Bangalore South With a View to Develop an Informational Pamphlet https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218813 Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. The study was conducted to compare the knowledge level among community with an aim to know the awareness about covid, its ill effects and the preventive aspects. A research design adopted was comparative design. The target population for the study were selected from PHC Bengaluru by convenient sampling technique. The sample under the study were residents (male and female) of both rural and urban south zone. The data was collected by structured questionnaire schedule which was designed to assess the knowledge of residents regarding availability and utilization of health care services. The result was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The respondents mean knowledge score shown that 18.3% of the respondents had inadequate knowledge, 78.3% of the respondents had moderate knowledge and 3.3% of respondents had adequate knowledge regarding Covid-19 and its ill effects on health and prevention. The overall findings of the study clearly showed that the residents had moderate knowledge score (78.3%). The study conclusion revealed that, if the residents were provided with some sort of educational interventions such as information booklets, on availability and utilization of health care services will definitely brief up their knowledge, which in turn contributes to improve the total quality of one's health. Laishram Dabashini Devi 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Kangaroo Mother Care Among Postnatal Mother in Hospital, Azamgarh (U.P.) https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218817 <strong>Objective:</strong> The study was aimed at evaluating the knowledge gained with 'Structured Teaching Programme' regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among postnatal mother. <strong>Methods:</strong> In this study from 30 postnatal mothers whose babies admitted in NICU one pretest was taken then 'Structured Teaching Programme’ was conducted after that post-test knowledge was assessed on the basis of structured knowledge questionnaire. <strong>Results:</strong> Most of the postnatal mothers were having average 50% (15), and 16.66% were good and 33.33% (10) having poor knowledge on kangaroo mother care before implementing structured teaching module. After implementing teaching module majority of the postnatal mothers were having good 53.3%, 46.6% were average while not any have been found to be poor knowledge on kangaroo mother care. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> It was concluded that structured teaching programmed is effective method the increase the knowledge of postnatal mothers regarding kangaroo mother care. Achun Rongmei Sana Kamei Ajay Kumar 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Family Planning Methods Among Postnatal Mothers at Bishop Benziger Hospital, Kollam https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218821 <strong>Introduction:</strong> A descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding family planning methods among postnatal mothers at Bishop Benziger Hospital, Kollam. <strong>The objectives:</strong> Of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding family planning methods among postnatal mothers, to assess the attitude regarding family planning methods among postnatal mothers, to correlate between knowledge and attitude of postnatal mothers regarding family planning methods, to find the association between knowledge score and selected demographic variables such as age, education, occupation, place of living, type of family, gravida and previous knowledge and to find the association between attitude score and selected demographic variables such as age, education, occupation, place of living, type of family, gravida and previous knowledge. <strong>Methodology:</strong> Purposive sampling was used to select 60 samples. Data were collected through structured questionnaire. <strong>Result:</strong> Shows that 43.33% of the postnatal mothers possessed moderate knowledge and 56.67% of the postnatal mothers possessed adequate knowledge. Regarding the attitude 36.67% of the postnatal mother possessed moderate attitude and 63.33% of the postnatal mothers possessed adequate attitude. The Karl pearsons correlation coefficient was computed to determine the correlation between knowledge score and attitude score and the score was computed r=0.12 for a sample size of 60, shows weak positive correlations. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> There is a moderate knowledge regarding the family planning methods among postnatal mothers and they are trying to aware more about the newer methods in family planning methods. Susy Mary Thomas Annal Angeline 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Knowledge Regarding the Ill Effects of Grain Dust Exposure on Respiratory System and Its Prevention Among Flour Mill Workers in Bangalore Rural https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218822 Grain dust is the dust produced during harvesting, drying, handling, storage or processing of wheat, oats, rice, barley or maize. Grain dust is composed of a large number of materials including various types of grain and their disintegration products, silica, fungi, insects and mites. The study aims to assess the knowledge and determine the relationship regarding the ill effects of grain dust exposure on respiratory system among flour mill workers. The research approach for this study is explorative and descriptive survey. The researcher planned to explore the knowledge regarding the ill effects of grain dust exposure on respiratory system and its prevention. The structured interview schedules were tried out with flour mill workers in selected flour mill at Bangalore rural. Split half method was done and co-efficient correlation was found (r = 0.82) which indicates high degree of reliability. Finding of the study showed, knowledge score of the flour mill workers 82% of them were having below average knowledge and 10% of them were having average knowledge and 8% of them only having good knowledge regarding the ill effects of grain dust exposure. The study concluded that the knowledge of mill workers is a basic education programme in community area such as occupational health. The primary task of nursing education is to improve the knowledge and practices to prevent the ill effects among occupational development among the community. Usha K. R. Laishram Dabashini Devi Swapna Mary A. 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Effectiveness of Dietary Intervention on Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Adolescent Girls From Selected Rural Area in Dharapuram https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218831 Adolescent years are a time of increased growth that is accompanied by increase in appetite and nutritional requirements. Accelerated growth and poor eating habits make the adolescent at risk for poor nutritional health. A study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of dietary interventions on iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls from selected rural areas in Dharapuram. Evaluative approach was used for this study. Pre experimental one group pretest and post-test design was adopted to conduct the study. Conceptual frame work used for the study was revised penders health promotion model (2002). 60 Adolescent girls with hemoglobin level of below 11 gm/dl were selected as samples by using Non probability purposive sampling technique. The demographic variables of selected samples were assessed by self-administered questionnaire. The signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia was assessed by using observational checklist and the level of hemoglobin was assessed by Sahli’s hemoglobinmeter. Dietary intervention of sweet rice flake ball (50 gm) and one gooseberry was given for 30 days, made the samples to consume in front of the researcher. After 30 days of dietary intervention post-test level of hemoglobin and the signs and symptoms were assessed. The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings revealed that in pretest 53(88.3%) had the signs and symptoms at mild level, 7(11.7%) had moderate level. In post-test 59(98.3%) had signs and symptoms at mild level, 1(1.7%) had moderate level of signs and symptoms among adolescent girls with iron deficiency anemia. The study results revealed that the mean score of pretest and post-test level of hemoglobin among adolescent girls were 8.95(SD±1.13) and 11.24(SD±1.54) respectively. The mean difference was 2.29. The paired ‘t’ value was 13.5. Which was significant at P&lt;0.05 level. Chi-Square test revealed that the demographic variables like Age (χ&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; = 11.29), number of children in the family (χ&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; = 20.89) Food habits (χ&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; = 10.43), number of days of menstruation (χ&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; = 15.62), habit of foot wear while going out (χ&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; = 24.12) had significant association with post-test level of hemoglobin among adolescent girls at P&lt;0.05 level. The study concluded that the dietary intervention of sweet rice flake and one gooseberry plays an important role in the improvement of hemoglobin among adolescent girls. Tamilselvi S. Muthumari Vijayarani Prince 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Stress Among Employed Mothers in a Selected Community https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218833 Working mothers may have stress due to various reasons like poor job satisfaction, financial insecurity, emotional responsibility for children, heavy workloads and gender based division of labor. The main objectives of this study are to assess the level of stress among employed mothers and to find out association between stress and selected demographic variables. A non-experimental descriptive design was used in the study. Stress level of employed mothers between the age group of 20-50 years assessed by using rating scale. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The study found that majority (50%) experienced only mild stress. The study also revealed that there is significant association between the level of stress among employed mothers and selected demographic variables such as religion, income, presence of working family members and presence of disease. Saritha Joseph Abeena Varghese Ashna Shaju Aswathy Sajeev Jayasree Jayakumar Jereena James Mariya K. J. 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Patient Safety Competence and Attitude Towards Patient Safety Policies Among Students Nurses in Kerala: A Cross-Sectional Survey https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218835 <strong>Introduction:</strong> The provision of safer and higher quality care is emphasized for nursing professionals. The purpose of this study was to identify the attitude towards patient safety policies among nursing students, to find the association of patient safety competence score with selected variables of students and to compare the patient safety competence of nursing students in classroom and clinical setting. <strong>Methods:</strong> A descriptive study was conducted among two self financing colleges of Kerala. 332 nursing students aged between 16 to 22 years were selected by convenient sampling technique. Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey (H-PEPSS) was used to collect data on patient safety competence. Attitude towards patient safety policy was measured using structured attitude scale on patient safety policies. <strong>Results:</strong> Student nurses’ theoretical competence patient safety was significantly higher 22(18,25) (p&lt;0.001) than clinical competence 21(17,24). Hospital incident report was considered as the final step for correction of error by 78.61% of the respondents and only (29.52%) agreed with the statements expressing a view that non-punitive response to error is crucial to overall patient safety. Theoretical competence on patient safety was associated with course of study (p=0.007) and year of study (p=0.007) whereas year of study (p=0.041) and clinical experience provided in the course (p=0.004) were the significant factors associated with clinical competence on patient safety among student nurses. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The findings showed that significant lacunae exist between clinical and theory competence with regard to patient safety among nursing students. The perception on safety communication and reporting also varied among different dimensions. This findings suggest a need to sensitize students regarding patient safety policies. Namitha Subrahmanyam Isha M. Aboobacker Susan Mathai 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Chemotherapy and Chemotherapy Administration Protocol Among Final Year General Nursing and Midwifery Students at Selected Schools of Nursing Sciences Bengaluru https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218839 A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol among final year general nursing and midwifery students at selected schools of nursing sciences Bengaluru. The objectives of the study were to: a) to assess the pre-test level of knowledge regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol among general nursing and midwifery students b) to assess the post-test level of knowledge regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol among final year general nursing and midwifery students c) to determine the effectiveness of structured teaching program regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol d) to determine the association between pre-test level of knowledge with selected socio – demographic variables. An evaluative approach was used with one group pretestposttest only design. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used. Sample size was 50. The investigator assessed final year general nursing and midwifery student’s knowledge using structured knowledge questionnaire regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol. After conducting the pre-test, structured teaching programme was introduced to the final year general nursing and midwifery students. Post-test was conducted on seventh day using the same research tool. It is found that the calculated t value is greater than table value. There is significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores of knowledge of final year general nursing and midwifery students. There is significant association between the pre-test knowledge scores and demographic variable source of information and there is no significant association between selected demographic variables like age, religion, family member with cancer and previous knowledge. The finding of the study suggests that structured teaching program is effective in increasing the knowledge of final year general nursing and midwifery students regarding chemotherapy and chemotherapy administration protocol. Saranya K. V. Ramapriya G. Ravendra Bansal Manimegalai S. Priya P. M. 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Self Management Behaviour Among Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Prevention of COVID-19 at Selected Area, Alappuzha District, Kerala, India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218840 A quantitative research study was done to evaluate the effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding self management behaviour among type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients in prevention of Covid-19 at selected areas in Alappuzha district. The objectives were to assess the pretest level of knowledge regarding self management behaviour among type 2 Diabetes mellitus and to find out the association between knowledge regarding regarding self management behaviour among type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients in prevention of covid-19 at selected areas in Alappuzha district with selected demographic variables. The Quantitative research approach was selected with Quasi experimental one group pretest post test control group design. The study was conducted in type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients who have been diagnosed in 5 years at selected areas in Alappuzha district. 50 Samples were selected according to the non-probability convenient sampling techniques. Screening test was done for the population with screening criteria. Knowledge questionnaire was given for 50 type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients who have been diagnosed in 5 year. The study findings reveals that among 50 samples, majority (84%) of the subjects have good knowledge regarding self management behaviour in prevention of COVID 19 remaining 16% percentage have average knowledge and nobody had poor knowledge. The association between knowledge score with various demographic variables shows 0.05 level of significance and it shows there is no significant association between knowledge score and demographic variables like age, sex, religion, type of family, area of residence, education, occupation and income. Gepsi Jain Nahomi Clement 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12 Cyberchondria (Compulsive Digital Usage Related to Health): An Overview https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/Ajner/article/view/218842 Cyberchondria is one of the major concern now-a-days. Cyberchondria refers to the excessive and repeated digital health-related searching of information resulting in increased in anxiety. Such searches are compulsive and obsessional in nature. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, cyberchondria became regular among population, as they surfed internet sites related to COVID-19 symptomatology, management etc. Surfing for digital information about symptoms and illnesses on the Internet is very common and very beneficial. However, now-a-days it is seen that this online surfing is distressing population making them more prone to hypochondriasis, panic attacks, anxiety and non-compliance with treatment. Cyberchondria management is the major among health care professionals. Varsha Thakur Shivani Guleria 2022-12-01 2022-12-01 12