Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research

Anto Suji ¹, Reeta Jeba Kumari ², Nalini Jeyavanth Santha ²

Affiliations
1 Dept. of OBG Nursing, Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai, Anna Nagar, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai, Anna Nagar, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

PCOS is one of the emerging disorders of women in reproductive age group and can lead to a number of complications such as infertility, and metabolic syndrome which affects their life in all aspects. It is highly (9 -13%) prevalent among adolescent girls at global level. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge and self reported practices related to concepts of poly cystic ovary syndrome among adolescent girls in selected schools at Madurai. Nonequivalent control group pretestposttest quasi experimental research design was used. The tools used for data collection was structured interview schedule questionnaire to assess the knowledge and self reported practices level of adolescent girls who participated in the present study. The sampling technique adopted for the study was convenient sampling technique. The sample size of the study was 100 among which 50 samples were in experimental group, 50 samples were in control group. 78% in experimental group had inadequate knowledge in pretest, after video assisted teaching only 4% had inadequate knowledge in posttest. There was significant improvement in mean posttest knowledge score (23.1) in experimental group which was higher than that of the control group (15.3) (t value = 23.8., p<0.05). Also 56% adolescent girls in experimental group had fair self reported practices in pretest, after video assisted teaching 10% had good self reported practices and 66% had moderate self reported practices in experimental group. There was an improvement in mean posttest self reported practices score of the experimental group (11.64) which was higher than mean posttest self reported practices score (9.38) in control group.(t value = 56.5.,p<0.05). There is a significant positive relationship between the pretest level of knowledge and the pretest level of self reported practices of adolescent girls. The obtained 'r' value was 0.54 is significant at 0.05 level. The study proved that video assisted teaching programme is an effective teaching strategy in improving the knowledge and self reported practices of adolescent girls related to concepts of poly cystic ovary syndrome.

Keywords

Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, Adolescent Girls, Video Assisted Teaching Programme.

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B. Sindhuja ¹, Devakirubai ¹, Nalini Jeyavanth Santha ¹, Chandrakala ¹

Affiliations
1 Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai, IN

Abstract

Background of the study: Computer Vision Syndrome has been classified as the number one occupational hazard of the 21st century. It has become a significant public health problem. Sufficient knowledge about Computer Vision Syndrome and its preventive measures would help reduce the incidence in a population Objectives: The aim of the study to evaluate the effectiveness of selected nursing interventions on knowledge regarding Computer Vision Syndrome and asthenopia among I.T professionals. Materials and methods: A quasi experimental design, non equivalent pretest post test control group design was adopted for this study. The tools used for data collection was Structured Knowledge Questionnaire to assess the knowledge and Asthenopia scale to assess the severity of asthenopia among I.T professional who participated in the present study. The two I.T companies were selected conveniently. The samples for the study selected purposively. Sample size of the study was 60, among which 30 samples were in experimental group, 30 samples were in control group.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Computer Vision Syndrome, Asthenopia, Knowledge on Computer Vision Syndrome, Eye Exercises.

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P. Andal ¹, Nalini Jeyavanth Santha ¹

Affiliations
1 Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai, IN

Abstract

Exercise is integral part of rehabilitation programme. It is necessary for optimal physical functioning and psychological wellbeing .It has a direct positive effect on maximal oxygen capacity increasing cardiac output ,decreasing blood lipids, decreasing blood pressure ,increasing blood flow through the coronary arteries ,increasing muscle mass flexibility ,improving psychological state and assisting weight loss and control .A regular schedule of moderate exercise even after many years of sedentary living is beneficial .One method used to identify levels of physical activities is through metabolic equivalent (MET) units. 1MET is the amount of oxygen needed by the body at rest -3.5 ml of oxygen per kilogram per minute. In the hospital ,the activity level is gradually increased so that time of discharge the patient can tolerate moderate energy activities of 3-5 MET.

Keywords

Exercise, Metabolic Equivalent, Maximal Oxygen Capacity, Cardiac Output.

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