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Alby C. Baby ¹, Preeti Mathew ², B. Bivin Jose ³, Sudhen Sumesh Kumar ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Morning Star School of Nursing, Adimali, Kerala -685561, IN
2 Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Mar Baselios College of Nursing, Kothamangalam, Kerala-686691, IN
3 Mental Health Center, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, IN
4 Department of Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, ET

Abstract

A descriptive co-relational study was conducted with an aim to assess the guilt complex of employed mothers towards child care at Ernakulam district, Kerala state, India. Mothers employed in public and private sectors were selected based on the predefined selection criteria. Data was collected using researcher-developed, validated, self administered questionnaire for a period of 5 weeks. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed a high mean guilt complex score among mothers employed in private sectors than who employed in public sectors and having children aged 1-3 years; though this was not statistically significant. A statistically significant association was found between guilt complex and socio demographic variables such as ‘monthly income’ (p=0.001), number of children (p=0.004), hours of work (p=0.001), nature of duty (p=0.004), resumed job after child birth (F=0.493, p=0.004). Increased job-demands and family role conflicts would seriously be considered while formulating mental health care services for the employed women.

Keywords

Guilt Complex, Employed Mothers.

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J. G. Bahubali ¹, T. Sanjay ¹, N. Mahantesh ¹, Sudhen Sumesh Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Nursing & Midwifery, Dept. of Psychiatric Nursing, College of Health & Medical Sciences (CHMS), Haramaya University, Harar, ET

Abstract

The objective of the review is to ascertain the efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy among major depressive patients. The various research papers reviewed to know the magnitude of depression and the efficacy of TMS. Depression is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease and affects people in all communities across the world. India has the highest rate of major depression in the world. It is estimated that by the year 2020 the burden of depression will increase to 5.7% of the total burden of disease. It clearly depicts that the need for alternative and convenient treatment modality for depression as a whole. TMS proves to be one of the effective mode of treatment for depression. In terms of its convenience of treatment it's quite promising and lesser number and severity of side effects as compared to other mode of treatment. Currently, it's under practice in countries like Canada, UK, and Australia. In India it needs to be equipped in terms of training and education to the experts, very importantly creating awareness among patients and family about the treatment facility. TMS is hope for India and it necessitates rapid paradigm shift in order to curb the title of high prevalent country with regards to depression.

Keywords

Efficacy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation [TMS], Depression, Major Depressive Disorder.

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Sudhen Sumesh Kumar ¹, N. Mahentesh ¹, T. Sanjay ¹, J. G. Bahubali ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences (CHMS), Haramaya University, Harar, ET

Abstract

Khat is a green leaved plant and stands the most important cash crop cultivated in the highlands of the horn of Africa and Gulf state. It belongs to plant family celastraceae and 44 different types of khat exist in the Arabian Peninsula. It has considerable social value as it is chewed by 44 million people worldwide. Khat the cash crop is considered holy and used to welcome and entertain guests, also controls soil erosion. Besides being positive it also constitutes much risky to the individuals. The medical and psychosocial effects of khat chewing depend on its capacity to lead to dependency (addiction) and to specific physical and behavioral effects. A link has also been shown to exist between khat use and increased exposure to HIV/AIDS. So the government should take necessary action to educate the public regarding the ill effects of the substance usage.

Keywords

Khat, Cathine and Cathinone, Use, Effects, Body System.

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