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Ramasubramaniam, Shanthi
- Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act among Antenatal Mothers at Maternity Centre, Coimbatore
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1 P.S.G.College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, IN
2 College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OM
3 College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OM
1 P.S.G.College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, IN
2 College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OM
3 College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OM
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International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 4, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 97-99Abstract
The preference for a son continues to be a prevalent norm in the traditional Indian household. This is evident from the declining sex ratio which has dropped to alarming levels according to Census 2001 reports. In this context, we attempted to assess the knowledge of Antenatal mothers on Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act, and it is necessary to gear efforts against the cultural, economic and religious ischolar_mains of this social malady by woman empowerment and intensive Information, Education and Communication campaigns. A descriptive study was conducted among 50 antenatal mothers of selected maternity centre in Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu. The result of the study shows that Antenatal Mothers had poor knowledge on PNDT Act. The total Mean Knowledge Score was 7.42 + 3.04 with mean percentage was 37%. No significant association was found between Knowledge and Practice scores with Demographic variables. Positive Co-relation was found between Knowledge and Practice regarding PNDT Act (r=0.56, p<0.05). Analyzing education and attitude in our study group showed that increase in education is accompanied with an improvement in the attitude in these ante-natal women. None of the variables was significantly associated with attitude except knowledge (p<0.05). The study concluded that Antenatal Mothers had poor knowledge on PNDT Act. India has yet a long way to go in her fight against pre-birth elimination of females. The antenatal mothers will gain adequate knowledge and attitude through education and reinforcement towards PNDT Act. A concerted effort by the medical fraternity, the law, political leaders, NGOs, media, teachers and the community itself is the need of the hour.Keywords
Female Feticide, Sex Ratio, Sex Determination, Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (PNDT), Communication Campaigns
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- Perception and Experience of Teachers and Postgraduate Nursing Students on Microteaching as an Effective Teaching Strategy
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1 Maternal and Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman P. O. Box 66, Alkhod, Muscat, OM
2 Oman Nursing Institute, P.O. Box-3720 Pc-112 Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, OM
1 Maternal and Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman P. O. Box 66, Alkhod, Muscat, OM
2 Oman Nursing Institute, P.O. Box-3720 Pc-112 Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, OM
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International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 6, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 238-243Abstract
Aim: The main purpose of the study was to assess the perception and experience of teachers and postgraduate nursing students on microteaching at selected College of nursing, India.
Methods: Descriptive survey and interview method was used for the study. A five point likert scale was used to assess the perception of lecturers and students on microteaching. Experiences of teachers were assessed using interview method. The study was conducted by obtaining prior permission from Head of the institution, concerned teachers and postgraduate nursing students.
Findings: the results of the study indicate that teachers and postgraduate nursing students had a positive perception about microteaching as an effective teaching strategy. Participants also brought out suggestions to improve the present practice.