Asian Journal of Home Science

Serene Shekhar ¹, Sarita Sanwal ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension and Communication Management, S.D. Agricultural University, S.K. NAGAR (GUJARAT), IN
2 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, S.D. Agricultural University, S.K. NAGAR (GUJARAT), IN

Abstract

The study was undertaken under AGRESCO Project of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University of Gujarat state. The purpose of the study was to get insight of sensitive of today's generation about elderly and impact of training in bringing change in adolescent sensitivity. The result revealed that girls showed significant difference after training towards elder sensitivity in terms of providing nutrition, assisting in daily activity and providing health care to elders. Impact of training on boys' sensitivity towards providing nutrition to elders was found to be non-significant due to the fact that boys are rarely involved in food preparation activity. Personal variable like age and education showed positive and significant association with impact of sensitivity training towards elders among both girls and boys. Caste category, family type, family size, family income and occupation of the respondents had no significant association with sensitivity towards elders.

Keywords

Sensitivity, Adolescent role, Elderly care.

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Serene Shekhar ¹, Sarita Sanwal ², M. K. Chaudhary ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension and Communication Management, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
2 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Foods and Nutrition, ASPEE College of Home Science and Nutrition, S.D. Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

Industrialization and socio-educational advancement has created opportunities for women to work while raising a family and thereby contributing to Indian economy. The study was undertaken under AGRESCO project, in seven colleges of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University of Gujarat state; to seek answer that whether the female students prefer career or/and family in modern society. A pre-structured interview scheduled and a standardized tool was used to measure independent variables and dependent variable (career and family values scale), respectively. Frequency, percentage, range, correlation coefficient and CRD were used to tabulate the data. The findings revealed that 57.33 per cent of the agricultural university graduates (female) had medium career value and majority (74.67 %) of the respondents had higher family values. Only 21.33 per cent of respondents were willing to seek job or any entrepreneurial venture and that too after completion of post graduation. Among seven colleges, College of Dairy Science and Food Technology ranked first in career value. No significant difference for the family value among girl students of various colleges was obtained. Career value and family value of the respondents was not correlated. Programme of study and father occupation and education showed positive and significant association with career values of the respondents.

Keywords

Female Student, Preference, Career, Family Value.

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Serene Shekhar ¹, Shridhar D. Joshi ², M. K. Chaudhary ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Extension and Communication Management, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
2 Department of Home Science, Municipal Arts and U.B. Science College, Mehsana (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Statistics, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

The study was undertaken in Banaskantha district, under AGRESCO Project, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University of Gujarat state; to assess and compare training outcomes on enhancing awareness among respondents regarding certification marks. Randomly selected 160 respondents were considered as sample for the study. Half of the respondents were beneficiary of the training programme and the other half was control group. A pre-structured interview scheduled was used to measure independent variables and dependent variables. Frequency, percentage, range and chi-square test were used to tabulate the data. The findings revealed that cent per cent of the training beneficiary were able to identify ISI mark, toxicity mark and vegetarian mark. When compared between training beneficiary and non-beneficiary the result was found to be highly significant (z=30.0986**). The findings also revealed that cent per cent of the beneficiary were able to associate product with vegetarian mark and toxicity mark, followed by 90 per cent were able to associate BIS Hallmark, 87.5 per cent were able to associate ISI mark with the product. When compared between beneficiary and non-beneficiary, the result was found to be highly significant (z=24.9128**). It can be concluded from the study that awareness generating programme on certification mark could be beneficial for the rural people.

Keywords

Certification Marks, Awareness, Training, Rural.

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Gadhavi Rajshri Ambadan ¹, Serene Shekhar ¹, Shraddha Kapadiya ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science Extension and Communication Management, S.D. Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
2 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, S.D. Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

The study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of recommended weaning among randomly selected (n=160) urban and rural respondents (mothers) of the Palanpur Taluka, Banaskantha district of Gujarat State. The findings revealed that that 40 per cent of urban mothers and 46.25 per cent of rural mothers initiated weaning either too early or too late. Higher per cent of rural mothers (88.75 %) in comparison to urban mothers (57.05 %) continued breast milk besides giving additional food while weaning. Merely, 27.50 per cent of urban and 38.75 of rural mothers continued breastfeeding till the child reached the age of two years. It was found that only half of the urban mothers and 66.25 per cent of rural mothers practiced child led weaning. Very less per cent of mothers introduced the recommended food at right age. Honey was introduced to child’s food at recommended age by merely 16.25 % and 1.25 % of urban and rural mothers, respectively. Curd was correctly introduced by only 33.75 % of urban and 30 % and rural mothers. It was found that with increase in age of the child there was decrease in feeding frequency. The decline was observed to be steadier among rural mothers. It was found that tea was the most common mal-practice was that among beverage, tea was given by 86.25 per cent and 93.75 per cent of urban and rural mothers, respectively. Regarding basic hygiene during weaning it was found that 46.25 per cent of urban respondents sterilized the milk bottles by boiling for 10 -15 minutes before use where as only 5 per cent of rural respondents followed the sterilization process. It was also found that 82.50 per cent of urban and 67.50 per cent of rural respondents washed hand before weaning preparation. But only 8.75 per cent of urban and 27.50 per cent of rural mothers do not taste food by using infant spoon. Weaning practice had positive and highly significant association with age (z = 0.374) and annual income (z = 0.457) while was significantly associated with family type (z = 0.146), number of animals (z = 0.174) and mass media exposure (z = 0.100). The study suggests extensive extension of recommended weaning among mothers.

Keywords

Weaning, Practice, Urban, Rural, Mother.

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