- RajaSankar
- N. Kokilavani
- Rajashree Sankar
- M. Uma Reddy
- S. Shobha
- V. Vijayalakshmi
- L. Laxmi Devi
- N. Sheelavathi
- N. Ganapathy
- J. Bharathi
- K. Menaka
- M. Saravanagenesh
- A. Arvin Babu
- M. Kalaivani
- RajaSankar
- T. Jayadeepa
- Radha
- Rajasankar
- I. Jemila
- J. Devi
- M. Maragatham
- S. Suganya
- Vijaya Prakash
- Raja Sankar
- K. Dhanapal
- B. Ashok
- M. Saravana Genesh
- M. Geetha
- Arzta Sophia
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Padmavathi, P.
- A Correlation Study on Perceived Stress and Premenstrual Symptoms Among Adolescent Girls in Selected School at Pallakkapalayam, Namakkal (Dt)
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi Collège of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 14-17Abstract
Background: Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is recurrent variable cluster of troublesome physical and emotional symptoms that develop 7–14 days before the onset of menstruation and subsides when menstruation occurs. Premenstrual syndrome is a psychophysiological stress induced disorder. Stress disturbs the balance of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Changes in heart rate and blood pressure are the most important physiological response following stress. Objectives: To correlate the perceived stress and premenstrual symptoms among adolescent girls. Design: A correlational survey was adopted for the study Setting: Government Higher secondary school, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District. Participants: 60 adolescent girls fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling technique. Methods: All participants were given a questionnaire to complete; questions were related to Baseline Proforma of adolescent girls, rating scale on the common premenstrual symptoms and perceived stress scale, participants were given 20 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Results: The findings revealed that, there was significant correlation between perceived stress and premenstrual symptoms (P < 0.05). There was no significant association between the premenstrual symptoms and perceived stress with their demographic variables like age, age at menarche, duration of cycle, type of flow, family history of PMS, academic performance, school absenteeism, source of information and use of home remedies. Conclusion: There was significant correlation between perceived stress and premenstrual symptoms. As the perceived stress increases the premenstrual symptoms among adolescent girls also increased.Keywords
Perceived Stress, Adolescents, Premenstrual Syndrome.References
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- A Descriptive Study to Assess the Premenstrual Syndrome and Coping Behaviour among Adolescents Girls in Selected School, Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, No – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappankovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 489-491Abstract
Background: Premenstrual syndromes are the symptoms which occur during one week before menstruation and sometime symptoms are so severe enough to disturb life cycle of a women. She adopts different method to cope-up with problem.
Aim: Assess the premenstrual symptoms and coping behavior among adolescent. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among adolescent girls at Government Higher Secondary School, Erode during the month of December 2013 to assess the premenstrual syndrome and coping behaviour among adolescent girls. A total 248 students from all classes were selected for collection of data. The questionnaire consisted of two parts. Part one is assessment of premenstrual syndrome and part two is for check list on coping behaviour.
Results: Majority (96%) students were having pain in lower abdomen, 93% were having difficulty in concentration, 87% had backache, pain in thighs& body ache. 83% of them had pain in breast and 81% were irritability and lower work performance and 78% were fluctuation of mood. Majority of student were using healthy coping strategies. i.e., 84% do not blame themselves for this problem, 71% accept it in healthy way that nothing can be done, 70% take hot or cold drinks. 64% do not express their anger on others. They accept it as a natural process as nothing can be done and try to cope up in healthy way.
Keywords
Premenstrual Symptoms, Coping Behavior, Adolescent.References
- Navdeep Kaur, Ramesh Thakur, A descriptive study to assess the premenstrual syndrome and coping behaviour among nursing students, NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh. Nursing and Midwifery Research Journal, Vol-5, No . 1, January 2009
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- Food and Nutrition Intake with Special Reference Tofat in Take among Low Income Population of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
Authors
1 Post Graduate and Research Centre in Home Science, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad:500 030, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 27, No 5 (1990), Pagination: 153-158Abstract
Studies related to food and nutrient intake of population have been mostly carried out in rural areas. During past few decades rapid industrialisation and urbanisation has taken place and not much information is available on the food and nutrient intake of urban families.- Effectiveness of Bates Therapy on Visual Problems Among Elderly People
Authors
1 Community Health Nursing Specialty, PGP College of Nursing and Research, Namakkal District–637 207, IN
2 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District-637 303, IN
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International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 4, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 135-138Abstract
The eye is the window of the human body through which it feels its way and enjoys the beauty of the world, but as age rises elderly people develop visual problems by showing the symptoms like blurred vision, visual defect, fore sight and short sight, etc, which blocks the beauty of eye sight.
Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of Bates therapy on visual problems among elderly residents.
Design: Pre-experimental design where one group pre and post test.
Setting: K.K Illam home for aged, Erode.
Participants: Elderly residents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria.
Selection Criteria: The inclusion criteria of the elderly residents Who can read three lines on snenell's chart without spectacles at a distance of 6 meters with both eyes, see superiorly 30°, laterally 50°, inferiorly 50° and medially 40° with both eyes and their Pupillary size to light 2mm for both eyes.
Methods: 38 elderly residents were selected by using consecutive sampling technique. Pre and post test assessment done by using visual acuity assessment scale and visual functioning scale to assess the visual problems.
Results: The study findings showed that 7(47%) were in the age group 60-65 and 66-70 years respectively. However 67% them were females, 60% of them had diabetes Mellitus, all (100%) had less than 20 years of visual problems, 60% of them using spectacles below 10 years and 67 % of them had twice in a year eye check up. Paired 't' test value was 12.24 in visual acuity and 11.23 in visual functioning when compared to the level of significant (p<0.05) it was high. It seems that Bates therapy on visual problems among elderly people was effective. There is no significant association between post test scores on visual problems among elderly people and their demographic variables (age, gender, associated disease conditions, duration of visual problems and duration of using spectacles).
Conclusion: Eye exercise is given to any kind of eye problems to improve vision. Therefore Bates therapy was very beneficial for elderly people to regain their eyesight back.
Clinical Practice: To prove Bates therapy, they need supportive research to be warranted. As a part of nursing care service, Bates therapy can be implemented to the clients in the hospital and community settings.
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Effectiveness, Bates Therapy, Elderly People, Visual Problems.- A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Selected Nursing Strategies Vs Acupressure and the Quality of Life on Osteoarthritis among Geriatric Clients Residing in Selected Old Age Homes in Tamilnadu - Pilot Study
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO - 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District - 637 303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Walajabad, Kanchipuram District, IN
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International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 4, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 107-110Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of rheumatological problem and is most frequent joint disease with high prevalence in India among geriatric clients. This is the most common cause of loco motor disability in the elderly population.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of selected nursing strategies Vs acupressure on osteoarthritis among geriatric clients.
Design: Two group pretest and post test true experimental design was adopted for the study.
Setting: Selected old age homes in Tamilnadu.
Participants: 30 Geriatric clients with Osteoarthritis fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by cluster random sampling.
Methods: A pretest was conducted by using WOMAC scale and EQ-5D, QOL assessment scale. Immediately after pre-test selected nursing strategies Vs acupressure was given for 8 weeks and again post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of treatment. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: In post mean score of the experimental group I mean score was 55.40(SD=12.60) and the group II mean score was 65.40(SD=10.53). This showed that the selected nursing strategies was effective than acupressure in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding Osteoarthritis and the quality of life of geriatric clients.
Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating geriatric clients on effective management of Osteoarthritis.
Keywords
Effectiveness, Selected Nursing Strategies, Acupressure, Osteoarthritis, Geriatric Clients.- Evaluate the Effectiveness of Acupressure on Menstrual Pain Perception among Adolescent girls with Dysmenorrhea
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District -637 303, IN
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International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 4, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 1-5Abstract
Dysmenorrhea is a leading cause for short-term school absence in adolescent school girls. In many girls it has also decrease their quality of life. In India 67.2% adolescent girls suffer from dysmenorrhea and 60% of them have disrupted daily routines. Statement of the problem: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure on menstrual pain among adolescent girls with dysmenorrheal. Methods: The research design adopted was True experimental design. The study conducted at SDA School, Erode. The study was conducted on 30 adolescent girls (15 in control group and 15 in experimental group). Experimental group received acupressure. The levels of menstrual pain were assessed in both groups. Results: The study concluded that in control group majority (70%) of them had severe pain and 30% of them had moderate pain whereas in experimental group most (93%) of them had mild pain and 7% of them had moderate pain. The overall mean percentage was 68% in control group whereas in experimental group 30% with 't' value 4.26 in control group whereas in experimental group 18.47, significant at P < 0.05).Keywords
Effectiveness, Acupressure, Adolescent Girls, Menstrual Pain Perception.- Assess the Effectiveness of Intra Operative Video Therapy on Anxiety among Patients Under Spinal Anesthesia at Selected Hospital, Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District –637 303, IN
2 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 192-195Abstract
Background: Awareness of surroundings during intraoperative period is a well known stressor for the surgical patients, especially spinal anesthesia patients. Apart from the sedative agents, video therapy can be used as a supportive therapy to reduce the level of anxiety among patients under spinal anesthesia.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of intra operative video therapy on anxiety among patients under spinal anesthesia.
Design: Quasi-experimental design, where Pretest Posttest Nonequivalent Group design, Setting: Valli hospital, Erode, Tamilnadu.
Participants: Thirty patients under spinal anesthesia fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Selection criteria: Patients undergoing spinal anesthesia for the surgeries like fistulectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, hernia repair, appendicectomy and fissurectomy, with the age group of 20-60 years and both gender were included. Patients with hearing and visual impairment, sedation, spinal anesthesia converted to general anesthesia and unstable vital parameters were excluded.
Methods: Out of 30 patients, 15 patients were selected as experimental group and 15 patients were selected as control group by convenient sampling technique. Experimental group were shown video-therapy by using portable DVD player with the head phone, instead of using eye pad (control group). Level of anxiety was measured by Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) before and after the procedure.
Results: The results show that most of the patients under spinal anesthesia were male, non medical workers, and undergone fissurectomy, fistulectomy and hemorrhoidectomy surgeries and most of their surgeries had completed in less than an hour. In posttest, 53% had no/low anxiety in control group, whereas 87% had no/low anxiety in experimental group. The patient's level of anxiety reduced from the mean value of 36.33±8.96 and 35.67±7.78 to 34.33±8.06 and 28.07±5.54 in control and experimental group respectively. Paired 't' test score was 10.43 and unpaired 't' test score was 2.42, which is significantly effective at P<0.05. Chi square test showed only trait anxiety in control group and duration of surgery and trait anxiety in experimental group have significant association (P<0.05) and other demographic variables (age, gender, name of surgeries, previous history of surgery, occupation) have no significant (P>0.05) association with post test score of level of anxiety in both control and experimental group.
Conclusion: Video therapy is an effective intervention to reduce the level of anxiety among patients under spinal anesthesia.
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Video Therapy, Anxiety, Patients under Spinal Anesthesia.- Knowledge on Preschool Behavioural Problems among Mothers Residing at Kollapatti Village, Namakkal District
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, No – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 221-223Abstract
Background: The behaviour develops from intrauterine period itself. Each stage of development the child is learning from the parents, peer groups and the environment. These are the factors which influence the behaviour of the children.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge of preschool behavioural problems among mothers. Design: A cross - sectional descriptive design was adopted for the study.
Setting: Kollapatti Village, Namakkal District.
Participants: 30 mothers fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique.
Methods: All participants were given a questionnaire to complete; questions were related to Baseline Proforma of mothers and standard questionnaire on behavioural problems administered 20 - 25 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Results: The findings revealed that Knowledge of mothers shows that 80% of the mothers having inadequate knowledge and 20% of them having moderately adequate knowledge on behavioral problems. There is no significant association between selected demographic variables and level of knowledge on preschool behavioural problems among mothers (P > 0.005).
Conclusion: Mothers are having was very poor knowledge regarding behavioural problems. There is a need to educate parents on behaviour of children and the significance of behavioural deviations.
Keywords
Behavioural Problems, Mothers, Preschool Children.- Effectiveness of Acupressure on Pre Menstrual Syndrome Among Adolescent Girls
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, No -1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappankovil, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Sankagiri West Via, Thiruchengodu (TK), Namakkal Dist – 637303, IN
2 Adhiparasakthi College Of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 119-123Abstract
Background: Premenstrual syndrome is the most common of gynecologic complaints. It affects half of all female adolescents today and represents the leading cause of periodic college/school absenteeism among that population. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of acupressure on Premenstrual syndrome among adolescents. Design: Two group pretest and posttest True experimental design was adopted for the study. Setting: Government girls Secondary School, Erode. Participants: 40 adolescent girls with Premenstrual syndrome fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling. Methods: A pre-test was conducted by using premenstrual symptoms assessment scale. Immediately after pre-test acupressure was given once in a week for 6 weeks and again post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of treatment. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In posttest, the mean score of the control group sample was 177.3 (SD= 2.5) and the experimental group mean score was 70.8 (SD = 10.71) with Paired't 'value of 19.2 and 31.9. This showed that the acupressure was more effective in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding Premenstrual syndrome. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings imply that acupressure was effective in reducing the premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls.Keywords
Effectiveness, Acupressure, Premenstrual Syndrome, Adolescents.- Effectiveness of Hoffman's Exercise on Successful Breast Feeding Among Primipara Mothers with Flat and Retracted Nipples
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District -637 303, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 124-126Abstract
Inverted and flat nipples are commonly present in primipara mothers. Nipple abnormalities are commonly encountered in clinical practice especially in relation to lactation problems in postnatal. Statement of the problem: Effectiveness of Hoffman's exercise on successful breast feeding among primipara mothers with flat and retracted nipples. The research design adopted was quasi experimental design. The study conducted at in Government Head Quarters Hospital, Erode and Nirmala Hospital, Erode. The study was conducted on 30 primipara mothers (15 in control group and 15 in experimental group) immediately after delivery. Experimental group received Hoffman's exercise. The levels of successful breast feeding were assessed in both groups. The study concluded that in control group majority (80%) of primipara mothers were medium risk and 20% of them were low risk whereas in experimental group 73 of them were low risk and 27% of them had medium risk. The overall mean percentage was 56% in control group whereas in experimental group 78% with 't' value 6.82, significant at P < 0.05).Keywords
Effectiveness, Hoffman’s Exercises, Primipara Mothers, Flat And Inverted Nipple.- Reproductive Health Problem among Women
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappankovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 5-8Abstract
Background: Reproductive health is affected by a variety of socio cultural and biological factors on the one hand and the quality of the delivery system and its responsiveness to women's needs on the other. A woman-based approach to reproductive health is one which responds to the needs of adult women and adolescent girls in a culturally sensitive manner.
Objectives: Identify The Common Reproductive Health Problem among women.
Design: A Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Setting: Selected weaving mill, Namakkal District.
Participants: 75 women with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling.
Methods: All women were asked the questionnaire through interview method. The questions were related to Baseline Proforma of women and common reproductive health problems assessment check list. Each participants 20-25 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Results:The reproductive health problems assessment check listrevealed that the majority (30%) of the samples had menstrual problem and similar percentage (16% and 16%) of samples had anaemia and breast infection respectively. There was a no significant association between the reproductive health problems scores and variables like age, age at menarche, duration of cycle, type of flow, problems during menstruation, family history of reproductive health problems, and source of information. (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: The knowledge about reproductive health problems of the women to be reinforced to lead a happy and healthy life.
Keywords
Reproductive Health Problem, Women.- Acupressure Heals Premenstrual Syndrome
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District 637303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 1, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 26-28Abstract
Acupressure is a form of touch therapy that utilizes the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. In acupressure the pressure points on the body are identified that will give the desired results. They are then stimulated using finger pressure (without the needles) on specific points along the body.- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Foot Reflexology on Pain among Post Caesarean Mothers in Selected Hospitals at Namakkal District
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Tiruchengodu (TK), Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
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International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 2, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 67-70Abstract
Background: Child birth is one of the greatest events in every woman's life. Though it is the happiest moment, the process of child birth is physically painful. Caesarean section is one of the common methods of delivery with incidence of 32.6% documented from South India. Post operative pain and insomnia are the major concerns for the mothers. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of foot reflexology on pain among post caesarean mothers. Design: Quasi experimental Non equivalent pre test and post test design was adopted for the study. Setting: VK hospital and TPN hospital, Erode. Participants: 30 post caesarean mothers fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by convenient sampling. Methods: A pre test was conducted by using Visual Analogue scale. Immediately after pre test foot reflexology was given one time a day for 5 days and 6th day post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of foot reflexology. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In control group, the mean score of the sample was 5.9 (SD= 0.67)) and the experimental group mean score was 4.1 (SD = 0.24) with Paired't'value of 6.42 and Unpaired't' value 3.43. This showed that the foot reflexology was effective in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding pain perception. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating post caesarian mothers on effective management of pain perception. Foot reflexology is a non pharmacological, cost effective and simple intervention without any adverse effects. The results proved that the foot reflexology was effective in reducing the post operative pain among post caesarean mothers.Keywords
Effectiveness, Reflexology, Pain Perception, Post Caesarean Mothers.- Co-Dependency and Depressive Symptoms among Wives of Alcoholics Selected in Hospital, Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO–1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Tiruchengodu (TK), Namakkal District-637 303, IN
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International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 2, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 143-146Abstract
In India is one of the largest producers of alcohol in the world and there has been a steady increase in its production over the last 15 years, according to new statistics. The problem of excessive alcohol consumption is a major cause of public health concern in most countries of the world today .Heavy consumption, which involves for more than dependence, can cause undoubted misery to individual, who is usually affected by other physical, psychological, and social disabilities as well.
Objectives: co-relate co -dependency and depressive symptoms among wives of alcoholics
Design: descriptive research design.
Setting: VK hospital and Nallandha de addiction centre, Erode
Participants: 30 wives of alcoholics with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling.
Methods: Codependency scale and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES - D) are used to collect the data from wives of alcoholics.
Results: From the findings of the study it can be concluded that the most of them were in the age group of 41 -50 years, Hindus, joint family, belongs to Conjugal marriage, living with husband for above 10 years, had 3 children's, had secondary education, house wife, family income belongs to 10,000 - 15,000, consuming alcohol for above 6 years and had history of parents. Most (90%) of them were high co dependency and Most (94%) of them were mild depression. The Co - dependency mean score was (56.8 ± 7.31), which is 81% and Depressive symptoms mean score was (37.8 ± 8.01), which is 47%. Co-relation between co - dependency and depressive symptoms scores was (0.9) highly positive relationship between these variables. No significant association between the co - dependency and depressive symptoms scores of wives of alcoholics when compared to demographic variables. Conclusion: The aim of the study was to assess the co - dependency and depressive symptoms among wives of alcoholics. It was found that there is a positive co - relation between co - dependency and depression.
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Co-Dependency, Depression, Wives of Alcoholics.- Assess the Effectiveness of Benson's Relaxation on Stress among Antenatal Mothers Attending Outpatient Department in Selected PHC at Namakkal District
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Tiruchengodu (TK), Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
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International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 2, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 86-89Abstract
Background: Every pregnant woman experiences stress of some sort, whether it is financial fears or just how to assemble the crib correctly. These sorts of stress are common during pregnancy. But some women suffer extreme stress during pregnancy. Pregnancy is an experience full of growth changes, enrichment and challenges. It is a time of fear and expectation about becoming mother. Around 80% women experience these symptoms.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation on stress among antenatal mothers.
Design: Pre experimental one group pre and posttest design was adopted for the study. Setting: VK hospital and TPN hospital, Erode. Participants: 30 antenatal mothers fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by convenient sampling.
Methods: A pretest was conducted by using Perceived Stress Scale. Immediately after pretest. Benson's relaxation was given one time (15 = 20 minutes) a day for 30 days and 31stday post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: In pretest, the mean score of the sample was 22.3 (SD= 1.34)) and the posttest mean score was 12.2 (SD = 0.72) with paired 't' value of 10.32. This showed that the Benson's relaxation was effective on reducing the stress among antenatal mothers. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables.
Conclusion: It seems that teaching pregnant women on relaxation could be effective in mother and her children. Therefore, attention should be paid to different methods for reducing stress in this group of mothers. Benson's relaxation is a non-pharmacological, cost effective and simple intervention without any adverse effects. The results proved that the Benson's relaxation was effective in reducing the stress among antenatal mothers.
Keywords
Effectiveness, Benson’s Relaxation, Stress, Antenatal Mothers.- Validity and Reliability Study of Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS)
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1, Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi Collège of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
4 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
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International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 2, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 4-5Abstract
Adequate symptoms assessment is essential in premenstrual syndrome prevention. Assessment scales were designed to support practitioners in identifying adolescents at premenstrual syndrome risk. The Premenstrual syndrome scale is one of the most extensively studied symptoms assessment instruments, although the majority of studies focused on validity rather than reliability.- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Self Care Management among Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Attending Outpatient Departments at Selected Hospitals, Thiruvannamalai
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Walajabad, Kanchipuram District, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 6, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 237-239Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis ia chronic degenerative joint disorder having a significant economic impact on our health system. Osteoarthritis is known to be most frequent in the lower extremity, especially the knee joint. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding self care management among knee Osteoarthritis patients. Design : One group pre test and post test Quasi experimental design was adopted for the study. Setting: Selected hospitals at Thiruvannamalai. Participants: 40 patients with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling. Methods: A pre test was conducted by using knowledge questionnaire related to Osteoarthritis. Immediately after pre test Structured Teaching Programme was given to the patient to read about the Osteoarthritis for 7 days and 8th day post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of STP. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results : In pre test , the mean score of the sample was 5.2 and the post test mean score was 22.5 with the mean difference of 58.8 This showed that the STP was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the patients regarding Osteoarthritis. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating patients on effective management of Osteoarthritis..Keywords
Effectiveness, Patient With Osteoarthritis, STP-structured Teaching Programme.- Assess the Effectiveness of Intra Operative Video Therapy on Anxiety among Patients under Spinal Anesthesia at Selected Hospital, Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 26-29Abstract
Background: Awareness of surroundings during intraoperative period is a well known stressor for the surgical patients, especially spinal anesthesia patients. Apart from the sedative agents, video therapy can be used as a supportive therapy to reduce the level of anxiety among patients under spinal anesthesia.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of intra operative video therapy on anxiety among patients under spinal anesthesia. Design: Quasi-experimental design, where Pretest Posttest Nonequivalent Group design, Setting: Valli hospital, Erode, Tamilnadu. Participants: Thirty patients under spinal anesthesia fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Selection criteria: Patients undergoing spinal anesthesia for the surgeries like fistulectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, hernia repair, appendicectomy and fissurectomy, with the age group of 20-60 years and both gender were included. Patients with hearing and visual impairment, sedation, spinal anesthesia converted to general anesthesia and unstable vital parameters were excluded.
Methods: Out of 30 patients, 15 patients were selected as experimental group and 15 patients were selected as control group by convenient sampling technique. Experimental group were shown video-therapy by using portable DVD player with the head phone, instead of using eye pad (control group). Level of anxiety was measured by Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) before and after the procedure.
Results: The results show that most of the patients under spinal anesthesia were male, non medical workers, and undergone fissurectomy, fistulectomy and hemorrhoidectomy surgeries and most of their surgeries had completed in less than an hour. In posttest, 53% had no/low anxiety in control group, whereas 87% had no/low anxiety in experimental group. The patient's level of anxiety reduced from the mean value of 36.33±8.96 and 35.67±7.78 to 34.33±8.06 and 28.07±5.54 in control and experimental group respectively. Paired 't' test score was 10.43 and unpaired 't' test score was 2.42, which is significantly effective at P<0.05. Chi square test showed only trait anxiety in control group and duration of surgery and trait anxiety in experimental group have significant association (P<0.05) and other demographic variables (age, gender, name of surgeries, previous history of surgery, occupation) have no significant (P>0.05) association with post test score of level of anxiety in both control and experimental group.
Conclusion: Video therapy is an effective intervention to reduce the level of anxiety among patients under spinal anesthesia.
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Video Therapy, Anxiety, Patients under Spinal Anesthesia.- Initiation of Breast Feeding After Caesarian Delivery
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO-1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappankovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District - 637 303, IN
2 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappankovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District - 637 303, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 114-116Abstract
Background: Breastfeeding has a major role to play in public health, promoting health in both the short and long term for baby and mother. Breast feeding is a significant component of this dependency, so that the initiation of breast feeding must rank as one of the earliest and most important post partum decisions made by both the mother and her child in the newly modified and postpartum relationship.
Objectives: Identify The Risk Factors For Initiation Of Breast Feeding Among Caesarean Mothers.
Design: A Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Setting: Government head quarters Hospital, Erode. Participants: 50 Caesarean mothers with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling.
Methods :All participants were asked the questionnaire through interview method. The questions were related to Baseline Proforma of caesarean mothers and risk factors assessment check list on initiation of breast feeding. Each participants 20 -25 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Results :The risk factors of initiation of breast feeding based on Risk factors Assessment scale revealed that the majority (78%) of the samples had mild risk and 22% of mothers had moderate risk factors. There was no significant association between the risk factors of initiation of breast feeding scores and variables like age, education, occupation, Religion, Family Income, Residence, Parity, and Frequency of antenatal visit (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: Surgical wound pain and discomfort in position are highly affecting the caesarian mothers' initiation of breast feeding. To gain the full benefits of breastfeeding for child health and nutrition, there is an urgent need to develop interventions to improve the rates of exclusive breast-feeding.
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Risk Factors, Caesarian Mothers, Initiation of Breast Feeding.- Assess the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge of Premenstrual Syndrome among Adolescent Girls in Selected Area, Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1, Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 164-166Abstract
Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is used to describe physical, cognitive, affective and behavioural symptoms that occur cyclically during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolve quickly at or within a few days of the onset of menstruation. It affects half of all female adolescents today and represents the leading cause of periodic college/school absenteeism among that population.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of SIM on premenstrual syndrome among adolescents.
Design: A one group pre test and post test Pre experimental design was adopted for the study.
Setting: Selected area, Erode.
Participants: 40 adolescent girls with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling.
Methods: A pre test was conducted by using knowledge questionnaire related to premenstrual syndrome. Immediately after pre test self instructional module was given to the adolescent girls to read about the premenstrual syndrome for 7 days and 8th day post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of SIM. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results : In pre test , the mean score of the sample was 6.73 and the post test mean score was 23.54 with Paired't' value of 21.82. This showed that the SIM was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the adolescent girls regarding premenstrual syndrome. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables.
Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating adolescent girls on effective management of premenstrual syndrome. Education should be extended to parents and school peer leaders to address the reproductive health needs of adolescents.
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Effectiveness, Premenstrual Syndrome, Adolescents Girls.- A Study on the Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome among Adolescent Girls in a Selected School at Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 154-157Abstract
Background: Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is recurrent variable cluster of troublesome physical and emotional symptoms that develop 7-14 days before the onset of menstruation and subsides when menstruation occurs.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of pre-menstrual syndrome among adolescent girls. Design: A cross - sectional descriptive design was adopted for the study.
Setting: Seventh Day Adventists School, Erode.
Participants: 200 adolescent girls fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by Stratified sampling technique.
Methods: All participants were given a questionnaire to complete; questions were related to Baseline Proforma of adolescent girls and checklist on the common premenstrual symptoms, participants were given 20 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Results: The findings revealed that the majority (54%) of the samples had mild PMS, 28% as moderate and 18% of them had severe PMS. There was a significant association between the prevalence of PMS scores and variables like age ( χ2 = 4.51 , p > 0.05) and school absenteeism ( χ2= 6.62 , p > 0.05). But there was no significant association with prevalence of PMS among adolescent girls and other variables like age at menarche, duration of cycle, type of flow, family history of PMS, academic performance and source of information.
Conclusion: PMS is highly prevalent among female students. Maximum participants do not seek medical advice and taking self treatment.
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Prevalence, Adolescents, Premenstrual Syndrome.- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Ginger Powder on Dysmenorrhoea among Adolescents in a Selected School at Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO-1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 79-82Abstract
Background: Dysmenorrhea is the most common of gynecologic complaints. It affects half of all female adolescents today and represents the leading cause of periodic college/school absenteeism among that population.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of ginger powder on dysmenorrheal symptoms among adolescents.
Design: A one group pre test and post test Pre experimental design was adopted for the study.
Setting: Seventh Day Adventists School, Erode.
Participants: 30 adolescent girls with dysmenorrhoeal symptoms fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by convenient sampling.
Methods: A pre test was conducted by using menstrual symptoms assessment scale. Immediately after pre test 1 gm ginger powder was given two times a day for 7 days and again post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of ginger powder. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results : In pre test , the mean score of the sample was 65.12 (SD= 8.74)) and the post test mean score was 43.24 (SD = 6.72) with Paired't'value of 23.02.This showed that the ginger powder was effective in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding dysmenorrhoeal symptoms. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables.
Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating adolescent girls on effective management of dysmenorrhoea. Education should be extended to parents and school peer leaders to address the reproductive health needs of adolescents.
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Effectiveness, Ginger, Dysmenorrhoeal Symptoms, Adolescents.- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Module on Practice of Episiotomy Care among Post Natal Mothers with Episiotomy in Selected Hospital at Salem
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal (Dt) - 637303, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 1, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 76-78Abstract
Episiotomy is one the most common surgical procedure in the world. Episiotomy wound care is an important aspect of post natal period. If the episiotomy care is not done properly it leads to complications like infections, discharge from the site, redness, echymosis and approximation of suture line. Midwives have an important role to play in the care of perineal wound following child birth in order to minimize pain, discomfort, to maximize healing and sense of well-being in the post natal mothers. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching module on practice of episiotomy care among post natal mothers with episiotomy. Design: Quasi experimental design was selected for the study. Setting: K.N. Rao Hospital, Salem. Participants: 100 post natal mothers with episiotomy (50 control group and 50 experimental group) fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling. Methods: Experimental group mothers received planned teaching module on episiotomy care. Participants completed a semi structured interview questionnaires at post-test. Collected data was analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In control group, the mean score of the sample was 12.02 (SD=1.94) and the experimental group mean score was 26.9 (SD=2.83) with unpaired 't' value of 22.05. This showed that the planned teaching module was effective in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding episiotomy care. There was a statistically significant association found between the post test practice scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: In control group nearly three fourth of the sample had partially adopting practice (72%) where as in experimental group most of them had fully adopting practice (86%). The effective patient teaching bridges the gap between the health information and health practice results in altering the patient's behavior in a desired manner. Enhancing patients' participation in their own nursing care providing them with necessary information on episiotomy, encouraging self care, teaching and promoting daily assessment of the wound and implementing universal precautions' to prevent wound infection.Keywords
Effectiveness, Planned Teaching Module, Episiotomy Care, Postnatal Mothers.- Effectiveness of Multi Interventional Package on Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy Drugs–Pilot Study
Authors
1 Vivekanadha Nursing College for Women, Veerachipalayam, Salem District–637303, IN
2 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam (PO), Namakkal Dist–637303, IN
3 Padmashree College of Nursing, Kancheepuram, IN
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International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 5, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 164-168Abstract
Background: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women in world. Unfortunately, even after adequate treatment, some patients experience severe pain either due to disease progression or due to treatment related side effects. Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe the impact of five interventions on the quality of life (QOL) and the role of FACT-B Questionnaire in this way to health care professionals achieve a deeper understanding of QOL. Methods: The data for the research were collected by FACT-B scale one week and four months after breast cancer treatment with chemotherapy. In this Pilot study of 20 breast cancer patients took part in the intervention of Aerobic, Acupressue, Guided Imagery, Amla supplementation and Spiritual counselling.QOL was assessed using FACT-B Scale. Results: The results show that the patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy benefitted from the practised interventions during and after the treatment. In prior to enforce the QOL model, the breast cancer patients had poor quality of life. The effectiveness of the intervention was evaluated by post test scores. The mean score had improved from 48.05-99.07 with paired tvalve of 19.59 (P<0.05) after implementation of multi intervention package. The finding shows that there was a highly significant association found between pre and post scores. The Chi-Square test result shows that there is no significant association between patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy with demographic variables. Further research is required to determine the effectiveness of multi intervention package with large samples and to identify their underlying mechanism.Keywords
Multi Interventional Package, Quality of Life, Breast Cancer Patients, Chemotherapy Drugs.- A Quasi Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Reflexlogy on Pain and Anxiety among Primi Postnatal Caesarean Mothers at Selected Hospital Kanyakumari District
Authors
1 O.B.G. Department, Christian College of Nursing, Neyyoor, IN
2 Dhanvanthri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District, IN
3 Padmasree College of Nursing, Kanchepurum, IN
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International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 5, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 150-153Abstract
Title: Effectiveness of reflexology on pain and anxiety among primi post natal caesarean mothers at selected hospital Kanyakumari. Introduction: Caesarean is a surgical procedure done to save the life of the mother and the baby. Due to this mother experience pain and anxiety during the postnatal period which affects daily activities as well as comfort and well being. To relieve pain and anxiety non pharmacological methods can be used, such as reflexology. Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of reflexology on pain and anxiety among post natal caesarean mothers at selected hospital, kanyakumari District. Method: A quasi experimental pretest, post test control group design was adopted for this study. 60 primi postnatal caesarean mothers who met the inclusion criteria were selected using non probability (Purpose sampling technique) from C.S.I. hospital Neyyoor. Paired't' test was used to evaluate the effectiveness of reflexology. Chi square test was used to find out the association between pretest pain and anxiety with selected demographic variables. Result: in the pretest out of 60 primipostnatal mothers 30 in interventional group and 30 in the control group. 27(90%) had severe pain the interventional group 28((93%) had severe pain in the control group. In the post test 2 (7%) had severe pain, (1%) had moderate pain and 27 (90%) has mild pain. The't' value 9.539 was compared with tabulated value at the level of p<0.001 was significant. This showed that reflexology was effective in reducing pain among caesarean primi postnatal mothers. Regarding anxiety in the pretest 23 (76.6%) had severe anxiety, 7(23,3%) had moderate anxiety in the interventional group. In the control group 27(90%) had severe anxiety the 't' value 16.09 was compared with tabulated value at p<0.001 was significant. Conclusion: The findings of the study concluded that reflexology was effective in reducing pain and anxiety among primipostnatal caesarean mothers.Keywords
Effectiveness, Reflexology, Pain, Anxiety, Primipostnatal, Caesarean Mothers.- Awareness of Breast Self-examination and risk factors of Breast Cancer among Women
Authors
1 Vivekanadha Nursing College for Women, Veerachipalayam, Salem District – 637303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Kanchepurum, IN
3 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637303, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 7, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 413-416Abstract
Background: Performing breast self-examination (BSE) every month, starting at age 20 is an important tool in the early detection of breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer plays a leading role in reducing mortality rates and improving patients' prognosis. Aim: The purpose of the current study was to determine women’s' practice of BSE and knowledge about risk factors of breast cancer. Method and Material: A descriptive study design was used, with a sample of convenience 112 women in pachampalyam community area between January and March 2015. A self administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: mean age of the respondents was 29.5; (SD=8.3) years and ranged from 35 to 45 years. More than half of the studied group married and 47.3% worked for more than 5 years 95.5% had no previous breast health problems and family history of breast cancer was reported by 12.5%. Only 19.4% of the studied sample performed BSE regularly. The practice of BSE was not significantly associated with socio demographic characteristics. Conclusion: study findings suggested that there were gaps between knowledge and practice of BSE among women’s.Keywords
Knowledge, Practice, Brest Self Examination.References
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