International Journal of Nursing Education

Malathi ¹, Suja Karkada ¹, Ansuya ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Community Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, IN

Abstract

Objectives To assess the knowledge of the women on Reproductive and Child Health, practices on family planning and the utilization of health services and to find the association between knowledge on RCH with selected variables. Method Descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among married women of reproductive age group in the selected villages of Udupi district. The study subjects were interviewed through a questionnaire. Result Out of 120 women majority (84.2%) had a good knowledge on RCH, and are belonged to the age group of 25-30 years (38.3%). Ninety four percent of women had obtained information from health personnel and 77% of women were practicing different kind of family planning methods. Conclusion The population covered for the study had good knowledge and found 100% utilization of health services during antenatal, natal, postnatal periods and during immunization of children.

Keywords

RCH, Knowledge, Practice, Utilization and Family Planning.

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Jaita Mondal ¹, Suja Karkada ², Ansuya ³

Affiliations
1 Community Health Nursing. Manipal College of Medical Science (Nursing Program), Pokharal, NP
2 Community Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, IN
3 Community Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Background Estimated 25 million Indians are affected by Osteoporosis.1 It is eight times more common in women than in men.2 Objectives To determine the preventive practice and assessing the risk status (KPR) on osteoporosis, find the association between selected variables and key variables, find the relationship between practice and risk status in each group of women; comparing the mean among the groups on same. Methods A cross-sectional survey on 110 women, selected by convenience sampling at Hiriadka, Karnataka. Demographic proforma, self reported practice scale and risk assessment tool were used. Results There was positive correlation between age and risk status (p<0.05) in group1, whereas in group 2 it was negatively correlated. Preventive practices and risk status was negatively correlated in both groups (p<0.05).

Keywords

Preventive Practice, Risk Status.

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Ansuya ¹

Affiliations
1 Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, IN

Abstract

Providing holistic care is a basic responsibility of the nurse. Today nurses provide health care to culturally diverse client population in variety of setting and different places. Providing care to culturally diverse population has become a challenge for nurses. So nurses need to know the importance of the concept of transcultural nursing and to be competent to deliver the comprehensive care. To be culturally competent the nurse needs to understand his/her own world views and those of the patient, to avoid stereotyping and misapplication of scientific knowledge. Cultural competence is obtaining cultural information and then applying that knowledge. Knowledge of cultural information is very essential for delivery the quality of care and it improves health outcomes.

Keywords

Culture, Transcultural Nursing, Cultural Competence Nursing Care.

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