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Vandana Jain ¹, V. K. Sharma ², Arvind Kumar ³, Sanjeev Jain ⁴

Affiliations
1 BSSS College, Bhopal, M. P., IN
2 Department of Commerce, Government Geetanjali Girls P.G. College, Bhopal, M. P., IN
3 M.P. Pollution Control Board, Bhopal, M. P., IN
4 Government Raja Bhoj Higher Secondary School, Bhopal, M. P., IN

Abstract

The waste produced in the course of healthcare activities carries a higher potential of infection and injury than any other type of waste. The present scenario of bio-medical waste (BMW) management in Indian hospitals is grim. However, there is an emerging concern regarding bio-medical waste management, particularly as a result of notification of Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 which makes it mandatory for the healthcare establishments to ensure that such waste is handled without any adverse effect to human health and environment. Proper handling, treatment and disposal of bio-medical wastes are important elements of healthcare office infection control programme. Correct procedure will help protect healthcare workers, patients and the local community. This article also discusses about various types of wastes, their management and the status of bio-medical waste generated in Bhopal city.

Keywords

Bio-Medical Waste, Healthcare Workers, Bio-Medical Waste, Management.

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V. Sindhu ¹, Vandana Jain ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, SDM College, Ujire, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Parenting style plays an important role on Emotional Maturity among Adolescents. The aim of the study is, to examine Parenting style and Emotional Maturity among adolescents across gender. The scales used for the study is Parenting scale by Bhardwaj and Sharma and Emotional Maturity scale by Singh and Bhargava About 100 participants (50 males & 50 female adolescents) were taken from Vivekananda Pre-University College, Bangalore of age 15-18years. Purposive sampling method is used for the study and research design being survey type. The statistical analysis used is Paired sample t-test and Co-efficient of Correlation. The findings of the study are, Perceived Parenting Style does not differ significantly across gender. Emotional maturity does not differ significantly among Adolescents across gender. Parenting Style does not have any relationship with Emotional Maturity among female adolescents. Among male adolescents when there is decrease in parenting style, leads to increase in emotional immaturity. The results and discussion, drawbacks and implication is discussed in detail.

Keywords

Parenting Style, Emotional Maturity, Adolescents, Gender.

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