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Shivani Bhatt ¹, Sunita Rawat ¹, Sakshi Uniyal ¹, Sonam Negi ¹, Mamta Gairola ¹, Anjana Williams ², John Davidson ³

Affiliations
1 Himalayan College of Nursing, SRHU, Dehradun, Uttarakhand- 248016, IN
2 Himalayan College, SRHU, Dehradun, Uttarakhand- 248016, IN
3 Himalayan College, SRHU, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248016, IN

Abstract

A Quantitative, cross sectional survey design was used to determine the prevalence of self-medication practices among 259 adults of randomly selected villages of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of self-medication and to find the association with their selected demographic variables among study participants. The data was collected through pretested Self-Reported questionnaire, and demographic profile. The setting was selected through simple random sampling. The study samples were selected through convenient sampling technique. Major findings of the study revealed that most of study participants 83% were taking drugs without prescription. Most participants 70% were between the age group of 18-45years. Majority of them 97% had formal education. Females exhibited higher prevalence 66% of self medication than males. Self -medication was used by study participants were mostly for clinical symptoms like headache 43%, backache 25%, and abdominal pain 13 % The common reasons for not consulting the physicians for drug prescription were unavailabity of doctors 33% in the area and lack of free health services 21% provided the area.

Keywords

Prevalence, Self-Medication, Over the Counter Drugs.

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Hemlata ¹, Roopa ¹, Sangeeta ¹, Rubina ¹, Shashi ¹, Anjana Williams ¹

Affiliations
1 Himalayan College of Nursing, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN

Abstract

A Small survey was done to assess the knowledge and attitude of student nurses on Professional Attire in Selected Institute of Nursing, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Total of 40student nurses were selected through consecutive sampling technique. Tools used to collect the data were Demographic profile, Knowledge Questionnaire and Attitude scale. The content validity of the tools was established by expert's agreement. Major findings of the study revealed that majority of the participants were student nurses between the age group of 21- 23yearsand out of which 80% were females. The results revealed that knowledge and attitude regarding professional attire does not play an active role when it comes for implementing the practice. It has also been observed that in spite of having knowledge about how to maintain professional attire students do not act and maintain their appearance professional and proper.

Keywords

Professional Attire, Knowledge, Student Nurses, Attitude, Selected Institute.

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Anjana Williams ¹, Grace Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Mental Health Department, Himalayan College of Nursing, SRHU Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Mental Health Department, Himalayan College of Nursing, Dehradun, SRHU Uttarakhand, IN

Abstract

A Quantitative study was conducted to determine the prevalence of depression among post-menopausal women in selected villages of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The purpose of the study was to study psychological and physiological links between depression and postmenopausal in women. The survey approach was adopted and 102 Post-menopausal women were selected using Snowball sampling technique. The setting was selected through simple random sampling. The present study adopted Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) scale to assess the depression level among the post-menopausal. Major findings of the study revealed educational level of 61% had no education, and all the women (100%) were house managers. Only a few (15%) subjects had gone for surgical interventions for gynecological disorders. No subject was on hormonal therapy. The study results revealed that 54% of study subjects had major depressive disorder. Participants 55 % had trouble sleeping or waking in the morning every day and 59% responded that they feel tired all the time. A recent study on the risk of post-menopausal depression didn't conclude or determine what exactly was causing the depression in the study group. However, when the body goes through such radical changes as menopause; it wouldn't be surprising to observe acute depression and even major depression due to the imbalance of hormones in the body.

Keywords

Post-Menopausal, MINI, Menopausal.

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Aditi Rawat ¹, Arti Negi ¹, Manisha Rana ¹, Minakshi Gusain ¹, Neetu Negi ¹, Nisha Tomar ¹, Shailja Purohit ¹, Tripta Rathor ¹, Yamini Rawat ¹, Anjana Williams ², Rajni Rana ³

Affiliations
1 Himalayan College of Nursing, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Mental Health Nursing, Himalayan College of Nursing, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN
3 Medical Surgical Nursing, Himalayan College of Nursing, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN

Abstract

Quantitative non-experimental, cross sectional survey design was used to assess the level of knowledge on use of Body mechanics and Safety measures among 100 ward attendants working in selected hospital. Samples were selected from 29 wards through simple random sampling technique. The data was collected through knowledge questionnaire after validating the tool from various experts in the field. The results showed that out of total number of subjects 53% participants were between the age group of 21-30years. Majority 79% of the study participants were male and about 45% participants were having bachelor education. Most of 74% participants were experience between 4months- 7years. Majority 79% of the study participants were no back pain and rest of the 21% were suffering from back pain due to heavy lifting 62% with thin body built 77%. The 70% study participants had an average level of knowledge.

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