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A. Sreeram ¹, A. D' Souza ¹, B. E. Margaret ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Objective: To assess the knowledge and involvement in child rearing practices among fathers of hospitalised children of 1-6 years of age.

Materials and method: A descriptive correlational survey was done among conveniently selected 150 fathers of hospitalised children of 1-6 years of age at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. The knowledge and involvement in childrearing practices were assessed using a demographic proforma, knowledge questionnaire and involvement rating scale.

Result: The findings showed that fathers had satisfactory knowledge and satisfactory involvement in childrearing practices. However there was no relationship between knowledge and child rearing practices. The study also revealed that there was a significant association between knowledge and type of family ( p= 0.015ï) and that there was no association between involvement in childrearing practices and demographic variables.

Conclusion: The study concluded that there is no relationship between knowledge and involvement among fathers in child rearing practices and fathers had satisfactory knowledge and satisfactory involvement in childrearing practices.

Keywords

Knowledge, Involvement, Child Rearing Practices, Hospitalised Children

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A. Sreeram ¹, D. R. P. Chandra Sekhar ¹, S. R. Karumuri ², Y. Srinivas ³, J. Vijayasekhar ⁴

Affiliations
1 Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University, Hyderabad, IN
2 Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Lakkireddy Balareddy College of Engineering, Mylavaram, Krishna, IN
3 Department of Information Technology, GITAM University, Hyderabad, IN
4 Department of Mathematics, GITAM University, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

Information technology plays a vital role in day-to-day activities right from small business to large business. Whether you need computers for storage, transfer, retrieval or transmission of information, you can manage your business with greater accuracy and efficiency with the assistance of information technology and computer applications. As an example considers the internet, it provides us with all latest happenings around the globe. Railways and Airways are connected with Information Technology. If we want to travel we can book tickets online, reserve rooms, etc. Since IT has become an essential part irrespective of the field i.e., education, or entertainment, or business.

Buying and selling has become quite easy now. Online shopping through credit cards and debit cards has made purchasing effortless. Moreover you can do shopping anytime as there is no time constraint; they are open round the clock. Banking is another area which has been automated like managing accounts, transferring of cash, depositing, withdrawing, etc. Implementing IT in an effective manner would decrease the cost; cost which is expected at the time of failure. Also increases the flexibility.

Keywords

Information Technology, Business.

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A. Sreeram ¹, Y. Srinivas ², G. Ananda Rao ³, S. R. Karumuri ⁴, J. Vijayasekhar ⁵, R. Sampath Kumar ²

Affiliations
1 Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University, Hyderabad, IN
2 Department of Information Technology, GITAM University, Hyderabad, IN
3 Department of Applied Mathematics, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, IN
4 Department of EIE, Lakireddy Balireddy College of Engineering, Mylavaram, IN
5 Department of Engineering Mathematics, GITAM University, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

IT has brought in several technological developments in every field .IT plays a major role in simplifying various organizational processes. IT has accelerated several business organizations all over the world, helped several businesses realize organizational goals and automate processes by following the principles of usability, efficiency, customer related and a clear communication. Most business enterprises rely on the power of information technology for carrying out their daily tasks conveniently and faster. IT makes complex procedures easier, faster and also helps a lot in avoiding redundancy. It lets individuals access necessary data, ensuring the safety of confidential ones. Information Technology has made every individual completely dependent for even the simplest day to day task.

Keywords

:Information Technology.

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