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Manhas, Shashi
- A Comparative Study on Nutritional Status of Icds Pre-school Children in Urban and Rural Zone of Jammu
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1 P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu, J.&K., IN
2 P.g. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu, J.&K., IN
1 P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu, J.&K., IN
2 P.g. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu, J.&K., IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 645-649Abstract
The present research is an attempt to study the nutritional status of preschool children (3- 6 yrs) in urban and rural zone of Jammu district under ICDS project. A sample of 300 children was selected. The tool consisted of an anthropometric measurement (weight and height). Data of 300 children were analyzed with the help of WHO Anthropometric software. Z scores of malnutrition were calculated by this software. Further, the Z-score data of children obtained were systematically coded and tabulated according to exhaustive categories. Analysis of the data was done qualitatively and quantitatively using simple numbers and percentage and Chi square with the help of statistical software SPSS. The study indicated towards poor child feeding and caring practices for young children existing among families in Jammu district. The study also revealed towards the gender bias malnutrition in Jammu district as the girls were found to be more malnourished than boys. The study concluded for the fact that feeding practices have to be evaluated on larger scale for younger age group within the state and component of nutrition education for mother regarding unbiased child care and feeding practices has to be strongly analysed and implemented.Keywords
Pre-school Children, Icds,nutritional Status,malnutrition
- A Study of Female Foeticide and Sex Determination in Jammu
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1 P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K), IN
2 P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K), IN
1 P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K), IN
2 P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 446-451Abstract
The present study was conducted to know the perception and awareness of family members about sex determination and female foeticide on a sample of 200 respondents through random sampling technique. Interview schedule and interview guide were used as a tool for data collection. The sample was selected from ICDS projects of Jammu district. Findings revealed that respondents were aware about sex determination tests and female foeticide through T.V, newspapers and their surroundings. Economic pressure, dowry, cost of marriage were the factors responsible for female foeticide and sex determination. Respondents were found less aware about the legal implications of female foeticide and sex determination tests.Keywords
ICDS, Female Foeticide, Declining Sex Ratio, Sex Determination Tests.References
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