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Karkada, Suja
- A Study on the Awareness of Utilization of Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Services in the Selected Villages of Udupi District, Karnataka
Authors
1 Department of Community Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 2, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 28-31Abstract
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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Authors
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
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 3, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 15-16Abstract
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.References
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- Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Dietary Intake with the View to Identify the Factors Influencing the Dietary Practices among High School Students in Udupi District, Karnataka
Authors
1 Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
2 Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, IN
3 Community Health Nursing Department Manipal University, Manipal, IN
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 3, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 22-25Abstract
Objectives
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding dietary intake and delineate the factors influencing dietary practices of the high school students of selected schools of Udupi district, Karnataka.
Methods
The study had adopted a Survey Approach which consisted of two phase. Descriptive survey design was used in the first phase to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dietary intake among 400 high school students from selected English medium schools. Exploratory survey design was used to delineate the factors influencing unhealthy dietary practices among those having unhealthy dietary practices i.e. 34 students.
Results
From the first phase of the study it was revealed that majority (69.5%) of the students had good knowledge, few (8.5%) had unhealthy dietary practices, only 22.8% had favourable attitude towards unhealthy dietary practice and for 82.5% of the students, parents were the influencing factor in their dietary intake. It was also found that physiological factors like taste, thirst, hunger and fullness of stomach influenced unhealthy dietary practices of 24(70.5%) of the students who belonged to the second phase of the study.
Keywords
Dietary Intake, Udupi District, Unhealthy Dietary Practices, Factors Influencing.References
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- Risk Factors for Anemia among Adolescent Girls
Authors
1 MCON, Manipal, IN
2 University of Calgary, Canada, CA
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 3, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 51-55Abstract
Introduction
Adolescence is a crucial period of growth and development in girls and boys. During this period the risk of iron deficiency and anemia appears. In India iron deficiency anemia is a major public health problem affecting people from all walks of life (Dallman, Simes&Stekel, 1980).
Objective
to explore the factors influencing anemia among anemic adolescent girls.
Design
a qualitative analysis using grounded theory was carried out for the present study.
Setting
homes of the selected adolescent girls.
Instruments a questionnaire on background information, record of investigations, nutritional assessment and a semi structured questionnaire for interviewing.
Participants ten adolescent girls purposively selected; participated in the present study
Results
the age of the adolescent girls ranged from 12 to 15 years. They were studying in 8th, 9th or 10th standard. Calorie, iron&protein consumption was less compared to their requirement. Hemoglobin ranged from 7.2 to 8.2 gm/ dl.
Conclusion
adolescents perceived anemia as a major problem. Menstruation, worm infestation and dietary deficiency were found as the major cause; which was consistent with the literature. Therefore the study helps to conclude that health awareness programme for the adolescent girls and their society is essential in preventing anemia.
Keywords
Anemia, Adolescent Girls, Hemoglobin, Grounded Theory & Perceptions.References
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