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Chakravarty, Sujana
- Problems Faced by Foreign Students in a Selected University of Delhi
Authors
1 Rufaida College of Nursing. Faculty of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar-110062, IN
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 4, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 79-82Abstract
Aim
The aim of this exploratory study was to identify the problems of foreign students in a selected University in New Delhi with a view to propose some remedial measures to address their problems.
Objectives
1. To identify the problems of foreign students pursuing various educational programmes at Jamia Hamdard. 2. To propose the remedial measures to the administration to address the problems of foreign students.
Method
A descriptive survey approach with exploratory , cross sectional research design was used for the study. The study was conducted among conveniently selected, hundred foreign students studying in Jamia Hamdard. Data was collected using a predesigned, tested, valid and reliable structured questionnaire.
Results
It was found that foreign students had maximum problems related to academic area and accommodation. Least problem was found in the financial&family obligation areas. In order to solve their problems it is suggested that extra classes must be arranged for the foreign students, books must be available in their own language, library timings must be increased, internet facility must be available for students within the university and measures must be taken to make their stay comfortable in the university like provision of adequate number of toilets, maintenance of hygiene, availability of hot water in winter season and supply of culturally acceptable food.
Keywords
Foreign Students, Problems, Remedial Measures.
References
- Kanekar A, Sharma M, Atri A. Enhancing social support, hardiness, and acculturation to improve mental health among Asian Indian international students. 2009-2010. 30(1):55-68. Available from:University of Cincinnati, Ohio. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ 9582804.
- Thasomini Palaniyandy. Foreign Students and the Problems Faced by the Host Countries. January 20, 2010. Available from: YouthKiAwaaz;http://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12769315
- Effectiveness of an Empowering Programme on Student Nurses' Understanding and Beliefs about HIV/AIDS
Authors
1 Rufaida College of Nursing, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, IN
2 MM College of Nursing, Haryana, IN
3 Rufaida College of Nursing, New Delhi, IN
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education, Vol 6, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 88-92Abstract
Context: Recent research has shown inadequate knowledge, understanding and unfavorable attitude towards HIV/AIDS amongst the youth. Many young people across India are still not receiving information about HIV/AIDS.
Aim: The main aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of an empowering programme on student nurses' understanding and beliefs related to HIV/AIDS in a selected college of nursing in Delhi.
Settings and Design: This true experimental study following pretest post design was conducted in Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.
Method and Material: The study was conducted among 65 student nurses pursuing third year BSc nursing and General nursing during Aug 2011- March 2012. The students were randomized into experimental and control group using a computer generated table of random numbers. There were 33 students in experimental group who received five days empowering programme and 32 students in the control group who were not exposed to the empowering programme.
Statistical analysis used: Analysis was done using SPSS 16 using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics. Student t test was used to compare the understanding and beliefs between the groups. Level of significance (p value) was kept at .05.
Results: Empowering programme was highly effective in increasing the understanding of student nurses about HIV/AIDS and modifying their beliefs related to the same.
Conclusion: Empowering program facilitated the understanding and bringing about positive change in the student nurses' beliefs about HIV/AIDS. More such programs can be planned and executed to enable our youngsters to fight with the modern day epidemic i.e. HIV/AIDS.