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Padmavathi, P.
- A Correlation Study on Perceived Stress and Premenstrual Symptoms Among Adolescent Girls in Selected School at Pallakkapalayam, Namakkal (Dt)
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi Collège of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 14-17Abstract
Background: Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is recurrent variable cluster of troublesome physical and emotional symptoms that develop 7–14 days before the onset of menstruation and subsides when menstruation occurs. Premenstrual syndrome is a psychophysiological stress induced disorder. Stress disturbs the balance of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Changes in heart rate and blood pressure are the most important physiological response following stress. Objectives: To correlate the perceived stress and premenstrual symptoms among adolescent girls. Design: A correlational survey was adopted for the study Setting: Government Higher secondary school, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District. Participants: 60 adolescent girls fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling technique. Methods: All participants were given a questionnaire to complete; questions were related to Baseline Proforma of adolescent girls, rating scale on the common premenstrual symptoms and perceived stress scale, participants were given 20 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Results: The findings revealed that, there was significant correlation between perceived stress and premenstrual symptoms (P < 0.05). There was no significant association between the premenstrual symptoms and perceived stress with their demographic variables like age, age at menarche, duration of cycle, type of flow, family history of PMS, academic performance, school absenteeism, source of information and use of home remedies. Conclusion: There was significant correlation between perceived stress and premenstrual symptoms. As the perceived stress increases the premenstrual symptoms among adolescent girls also increased.Keywords
Perceived Stress, Adolescents, Premenstrual Syndrome.References
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- A Descriptive Study to Assess the Premenstrual Syndrome and Coping Behaviour among Adolescents Girls in Selected School, Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, No – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappankovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 489-491Abstract
Background: Premenstrual syndromes are the symptoms which occur during one week before menstruation and sometime symptoms are so severe enough to disturb life cycle of a women. She adopts different method to cope-up with problem.
Aim: Assess the premenstrual symptoms and coping behavior among adolescent. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among adolescent girls at Government Higher Secondary School, Erode during the month of December 2013 to assess the premenstrual syndrome and coping behaviour among adolescent girls. A total 248 students from all classes were selected for collection of data. The questionnaire consisted of two parts. Part one is assessment of premenstrual syndrome and part two is for check list on coping behaviour.
Results: Majority (96%) students were having pain in lower abdomen, 93% were having difficulty in concentration, 87% had backache, pain in thighs& body ache. 83% of them had pain in breast and 81% were irritability and lower work performance and 78% were fluctuation of mood. Majority of student were using healthy coping strategies. i.e., 84% do not blame themselves for this problem, 71% accept it in healthy way that nothing can be done, 70% take hot or cold drinks. 64% do not express their anger on others. They accept it as a natural process as nothing can be done and try to cope up in healthy way.
Keywords
Premenstrual Symptoms, Coping Behavior, Adolescent.References
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- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Self Care Management among Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Attending Outpatient Departments at Selected Hospitals, Thiruvannamalai
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Walajabad, Kanchipuram District, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 6, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 237-239Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis ia chronic degenerative joint disorder having a significant economic impact on our health system. Osteoarthritis is known to be most frequent in the lower extremity, especially the knee joint. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding self care management among knee Osteoarthritis patients. Design : One group pre test and post test Quasi experimental design was adopted for the study. Setting: Selected hospitals at Thiruvannamalai. Participants: 40 patients with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling. Methods: A pre test was conducted by using knowledge questionnaire related to Osteoarthritis. Immediately after pre test Structured Teaching Programme was given to the patient to read about the Osteoarthritis for 7 days and 8th day post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of STP. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results : In pre test , the mean score of the sample was 5.2 and the post test mean score was 22.5 with the mean difference of 58.8 This showed that the STP was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the patients regarding Osteoarthritis. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating patients on effective management of Osteoarthritis..Keywords
Effectiveness, Patient With Osteoarthritis, STP-structured Teaching Programme.- Assess the Effectiveness of Intra Operative Video Therapy on Anxiety among Patients under Spinal Anesthesia at Selected Hospital, Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 26-29Abstract
Background: Awareness of surroundings during intraoperative period is a well known stressor for the surgical patients, especially spinal anesthesia patients. Apart from the sedative agents, video therapy can be used as a supportive therapy to reduce the level of anxiety among patients under spinal anesthesia.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of intra operative video therapy on anxiety among patients under spinal anesthesia. Design: Quasi-experimental design, where Pretest Posttest Nonequivalent Group design, Setting: Valli hospital, Erode, Tamilnadu. Participants: Thirty patients under spinal anesthesia fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Selection criteria: Patients undergoing spinal anesthesia for the surgeries like fistulectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, hernia repair, appendicectomy and fissurectomy, with the age group of 20-60 years and both gender were included. Patients with hearing and visual impairment, sedation, spinal anesthesia converted to general anesthesia and unstable vital parameters were excluded.
Methods: Out of 30 patients, 15 patients were selected as experimental group and 15 patients were selected as control group by convenient sampling technique. Experimental group were shown video-therapy by using portable DVD player with the head phone, instead of using eye pad (control group). Level of anxiety was measured by Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) before and after the procedure.
Results: The results show that most of the patients under spinal anesthesia were male, non medical workers, and undergone fissurectomy, fistulectomy and hemorrhoidectomy surgeries and most of their surgeries had completed in less than an hour. In posttest, 53% had no/low anxiety in control group, whereas 87% had no/low anxiety in experimental group. The patient's level of anxiety reduced from the mean value of 36.33±8.96 and 35.67±7.78 to 34.33±8.06 and 28.07±5.54 in control and experimental group respectively. Paired 't' test score was 10.43 and unpaired 't' test score was 2.42, which is significantly effective at P<0.05. Chi square test showed only trait anxiety in control group and duration of surgery and trait anxiety in experimental group have significant association (P<0.05) and other demographic variables (age, gender, name of surgeries, previous history of surgery, occupation) have no significant (P>0.05) association with post test score of level of anxiety in both control and experimental group.
Conclusion: Video therapy is an effective intervention to reduce the level of anxiety among patients under spinal anesthesia.
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Video Therapy, Anxiety, Patients under Spinal Anesthesia.- Initiation of Breast Feeding After Caesarian Delivery
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO-1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappankovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District - 637 303, IN
2 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappankovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District - 637 303, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 114-116Abstract
Background: Breastfeeding has a major role to play in public health, promoting health in both the short and long term for baby and mother. Breast feeding is a significant component of this dependency, so that the initiation of breast feeding must rank as one of the earliest and most important post partum decisions made by both the mother and her child in the newly modified and postpartum relationship.
Objectives: Identify The Risk Factors For Initiation Of Breast Feeding Among Caesarean Mothers.
Design: A Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Setting: Government head quarters Hospital, Erode. Participants: 50 Caesarean mothers with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling.
Methods :All participants were asked the questionnaire through interview method. The questions were related to Baseline Proforma of caesarean mothers and risk factors assessment check list on initiation of breast feeding. Each participants 20 -25 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Results :The risk factors of initiation of breast feeding based on Risk factors Assessment scale revealed that the majority (78%) of the samples had mild risk and 22% of mothers had moderate risk factors. There was no significant association between the risk factors of initiation of breast feeding scores and variables like age, education, occupation, Religion, Family Income, Residence, Parity, and Frequency of antenatal visit (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: Surgical wound pain and discomfort in position are highly affecting the caesarian mothers' initiation of breast feeding. To gain the full benefits of breastfeeding for child health and nutrition, there is an urgent need to develop interventions to improve the rates of exclusive breast-feeding.
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Risk Factors, Caesarian Mothers, Initiation of Breast Feeding.- Assess the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge of Premenstrual Syndrome among Adolescent Girls in Selected Area, Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1, Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 3, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 164-166Abstract
Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is used to describe physical, cognitive, affective and behavioural symptoms that occur cyclically during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolve quickly at or within a few days of the onset of menstruation. It affects half of all female adolescents today and represents the leading cause of periodic college/school absenteeism among that population.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of SIM on premenstrual syndrome among adolescents.
Design: A one group pre test and post test Pre experimental design was adopted for the study.
Setting: Selected area, Erode.
Participants: 40 adolescent girls with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling.
Methods: A pre test was conducted by using knowledge questionnaire related to premenstrual syndrome. Immediately after pre test self instructional module was given to the adolescent girls to read about the premenstrual syndrome for 7 days and 8th day post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of SIM. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results : In pre test , the mean score of the sample was 6.73 and the post test mean score was 23.54 with Paired't' value of 21.82. This showed that the SIM was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the adolescent girls regarding premenstrual syndrome. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables.
Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating adolescent girls on effective management of premenstrual syndrome. Education should be extended to parents and school peer leaders to address the reproductive health needs of adolescents.
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Effectiveness, Premenstrual Syndrome, Adolescents Girls.- A Study on the Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome among Adolescent Girls in a Selected School at Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences (MAPIMS), Melmaruvathur, IN
3 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 154-157Abstract
Background: Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is recurrent variable cluster of troublesome physical and emotional symptoms that develop 7-14 days before the onset of menstruation and subsides when menstruation occurs.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of pre-menstrual syndrome among adolescent girls. Design: A cross - sectional descriptive design was adopted for the study.
Setting: Seventh Day Adventists School, Erode.
Participants: 200 adolescent girls fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by Stratified sampling technique.
Methods: All participants were given a questionnaire to complete; questions were related to Baseline Proforma of adolescent girls and checklist on the common premenstrual symptoms, participants were given 20 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Results: The findings revealed that the majority (54%) of the samples had mild PMS, 28% as moderate and 18% of them had severe PMS. There was a significant association between the prevalence of PMS scores and variables like age ( χ2 = 4.51 , p > 0.05) and school absenteeism ( χ2= 6.62 , p > 0.05). But there was no significant association with prevalence of PMS among adolescent girls and other variables like age at menarche, duration of cycle, type of flow, family history of PMS, academic performance and source of information.
Conclusion: PMS is highly prevalent among female students. Maximum participants do not seek medical advice and taking self treatment.
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Prevalence, Adolescents, Premenstrual Syndrome.- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Ginger Powder on Dysmenorrhoea among Adolescents in a Selected School at Erode
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO-1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 79-82Abstract
Background: Dysmenorrhea is the most common of gynecologic complaints. It affects half of all female adolescents today and represents the leading cause of periodic college/school absenteeism among that population.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of ginger powder on dysmenorrheal symptoms among adolescents.
Design: A one group pre test and post test Pre experimental design was adopted for the study.
Setting: Seventh Day Adventists School, Erode.
Participants: 30 adolescent girls with dysmenorrhoeal symptoms fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by convenient sampling.
Methods: A pre test was conducted by using menstrual symptoms assessment scale. Immediately after pre test 1 gm ginger powder was given two times a day for 7 days and again post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of ginger powder. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results : In pre test , the mean score of the sample was 65.12 (SD= 8.74)) and the post test mean score was 43.24 (SD = 6.72) with Paired't'value of 23.02.This showed that the ginger powder was effective in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding dysmenorrhoeal symptoms. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables.
Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating adolescent girls on effective management of dysmenorrhoea. Education should be extended to parents and school peer leaders to address the reproductive health needs of adolescents.
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Effectiveness, Ginger, Dysmenorrhoeal Symptoms, Adolescents.- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Module on Practice of Episiotomy Care among Post Natal Mothers with Episiotomy in Selected Hospital at Salem
Authors
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal (Dt) - 637303, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 1, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 76-78Abstract
Episiotomy is one the most common surgical procedure in the world. Episiotomy wound care is an important aspect of post natal period. If the episiotomy care is not done properly it leads to complications like infections, discharge from the site, redness, echymosis and approximation of suture line. Midwives have an important role to play in the care of perineal wound following child birth in order to minimize pain, discomfort, to maximize healing and sense of well-being in the post natal mothers. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching module on practice of episiotomy care among post natal mothers with episiotomy. Design: Quasi experimental design was selected for the study. Setting: K.N. Rao Hospital, Salem. Participants: 100 post natal mothers with episiotomy (50 control group and 50 experimental group) fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling. Methods: Experimental group mothers received planned teaching module on episiotomy care. Participants completed a semi structured interview questionnaires at post-test. Collected data was analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In control group, the mean score of the sample was 12.02 (SD=1.94) and the experimental group mean score was 26.9 (SD=2.83) with unpaired 't' value of 22.05. This showed that the planned teaching module was effective in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding episiotomy care. There was a statistically significant association found between the post test practice scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: In control group nearly three fourth of the sample had partially adopting practice (72%) where as in experimental group most of them had fully adopting practice (86%). The effective patient teaching bridges the gap between the health information and health practice results in altering the patient's behavior in a desired manner. Enhancing patients' participation in their own nursing care providing them with necessary information on episiotomy, encouraging self care, teaching and promoting daily assessment of the wound and implementing universal precautions' to prevent wound infection.Keywords
Effectiveness, Planned Teaching Module, Episiotomy Care, Postnatal Mothers.- Awareness of Breast Self-examination and risk factors of Breast Cancer among Women
Authors
1 Vivekanadha Nursing College for Women, Veerachipalayam, Salem District – 637303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Kanchepurum, IN
3 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637303, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 7, No 3 (2017), Pagination: 413-416Abstract
Background: Performing breast self-examination (BSE) every month, starting at age 20 is an important tool in the early detection of breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer plays a leading role in reducing mortality rates and improving patients' prognosis. Aim: The purpose of the current study was to determine women’s' practice of BSE and knowledge about risk factors of breast cancer. Method and Material: A descriptive study design was used, with a sample of convenience 112 women in pachampalyam community area between January and March 2015. A self administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: mean age of the respondents was 29.5; (SD=8.3) years and ranged from 35 to 45 years. More than half of the studied group married and 47.3% worked for more than 5 years 95.5% had no previous breast health problems and family history of breast cancer was reported by 12.5%. Only 19.4% of the studied sample performed BSE regularly. The practice of BSE was not significantly associated with socio demographic characteristics. Conclusion: study findings suggested that there were gaps between knowledge and practice of BSE among women’s.Keywords
Knowledge, Practice, Brest Self Examination.References
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