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Sunita Malhotra ¹, Vaishali ², Rajesh Nair ³, Sapna Sachdeva Nair ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak, IN
2 Department of Psychology, V.M.M., Rohtak, IN
3 Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar, IN
4 Department of Psychology, Pt. J.L.N. Govt. College, Faridabad, IN

Abstract

For many years psychologists tended to limit their focus to work related issues (e.g., tasks, jobs, occupation) and left the subject of domestic matters to other areas of professional study. However, in the last three decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of research devoted to understanding the linkages between work and family life. A variety of linking mechanisms have been proposed that explain the nature of the relationship between work and family roles (Edwards & Rothbard, 2000), the most prominent of which are conflict (or interference), accommodation, enrichment, compensation, and segmentation. Understanding the mechanisms by which work and family life affect each other will help individuals and their employers determine the most effective ways to reduce work-family interference and increase work-family enrichment. The present study tries to establish the relationship between work-family linkage, attachment styles, job-satisfaction and life satisfaction. The sample of the present study comprised of 100 dual earner couples (N = 200) with urban background in the age group of 30 to 45 years. The measures used were Work-family Linkage Questionnaire (WFLQ), Attachment Style Questionnaire, Job Satisfaction Questionnaire and Life-Satisfaction Scale. The data was analysed by employing Pearson's Product moment correlation. The results have been discussed in the same light.

Keywords

Work-Family Linkages. Attachment Styles, Job Satisfaction, Life Satisfaction.

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Sanjay Rana ¹, Rajesh Nair ², Sapna Sachdeva Nair ³

Affiliations
1 PHC Varsola, District Kheda, Gujarat, IN
2 Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, IN
3 Department of Psychology, Pt.J.L.N. Govt. College, Faridabad, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Universal precautions or standard precaution are simple infection control measures that reduce the risk of transmission of blood borne pathogens through exposure to blood or body fluids, secretions and excretions (except sweat), non intact skin and mucous membranes among patients and health care providers. Health care professionals are exposed to high risk of various infections and at times become victims of fatal infections due to number of reasons. Overall aim of study was to assess the understanding and compliance of universal precaution among Allopath & AUYSH doctors. Staff Nurses and Laboratory Technicians working in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) of district Kheda, Gujarat. To assess understanding and compliance of Universal Precautions among Medics and Paramedics (Allopath & AYUSH doctors. Laboratory Techmcians, Staff Nurse) prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the Primary Health Centers of District Kheda. Yamane's formula was used to calculate the sample size. Research instrument was adapted from previous studies conducted in similar area. Overall finding suggest that there is low level of understanding and compliance regarding universal precautions among AYUSH doctors. Lab. Tech. and Staff Nurses as compared to Allopath doctors. There is need to develop programs and interventions to make health care providers more knowledgeable and positive to comply with Universal Precautions. The risk perception and health seeking behavior need to be developed among health care providers and patients, so that infection control can also be demand driven.

Keywords

Standard Precautions, Universal Precaution, Infection Control.

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