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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Awareness Programme on Knowledge Regarding Disaster Preparedness For Common Natural Disasters among the Adults Residing at Selected Rural Areas of Dehradun, Uttarakhand Manisha
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15331

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Disasters have a huge impact on humans, environment and economy throughout the globe. Preparedness for disasters is critical for individuals, households, businesses, organizations and communities, but many remain unprepared. India has been vulnerable to a large number of natural and human-made disasters on account of its unique geo-climatic and socio-economic conditions. The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of awareness programme on knowledge regarding disaster preparedness for common natural disasters among the adults residing at selected rural areas of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A quasi experimental study using non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test design was used. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 80 adults: 40 each in control group and experimental group. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire. Collected data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS-16 programme. The findings showed that the pre-test mean knowledge score among the adults of control group was 15.88 and experimental group was15.35. The post-test mean knowledge score among the adults of control group was 16.02 whereas in experimental group it was 30.05. In post-test, in control group, maximum 62.5 % adults had average knowledge, 30% had poor knowledge and 7.5% had good knowledge, whereas in experimental group, maximum 82.5% adults had good knowledge, 17.5% had average knowledge and none had poor knowledge. Hence it was concluded that the awareness programme had significant impact on improving knowledge of adults regarding disaster preparedness for common natural disasters.
Adoption of Preventive Behaviours among General Public in Response to Covid 19 Pandemic Sunil Kumar Dular; Manisha; Shally; Rekha; Pooja
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 3 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i3.15966

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The current COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, but the global response draws on the lessons learned from other disease outbreaks over the past several decades. A new strain of coronavirus which has been emerged recently and was unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.2 It has been named as NCoV in which ‘n’ is for ‘novel’ and ‘CoV’ is for ‘coronavirus’ that is ‘novel coronavirus’.A total of 52 countries in the world have confirmed cases by 28 February according to WHO data, of which about 94% are in China.5In March 2020, WHO made the assessment and declare the spread of COVID-19 as a pandemic.6 As of 20 April 2020, in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have confirmed a total number of 17,265 cases, 2,547 recoveries (including 1 migration) and 543 deaths in the country.The aim of the study is to assess the adoption of preventive behaviour among general public in Covid 19 pandemic.To explore the differences in adoption of preventive behaviour regarding Novel Corona Virus among general public and to find out the association of adaptive behaviour with selected demographic variables.In this study a Quantitative approach with pre-experimental descriptive survey design was used. Data was collected among the general public those who are residing in Delhi and Delhi- NCR through google form. a total 459 sample are selected through cluster sampling technique and 4 Point Rating scale were used for the data collection.Result showing that 70% of the subjects were having Good Hygiene behaviour, 88% of the subjects having Good Social Distancing Behaviour and in Health related behaviour 33% are in good, 31% in average, 36% in Poor Behaviour. The Mean and SD of Hygiene related is 20.8± 2.8, social distancing related 18.3±2.5, health related 10.5 ±3.6. In association it is found significant with age, religion and occupation and with others variables it found non-significant.It is concluded that in most of the people were having Good Hygiene related Behaviour and Social Distancing Behaviour but most of the people were having Poor Health related Behaviour. So it is concluded that there is need of improving the health related behaviour among general public.
Toward Evidence-Based Standards for Spiritual Care in Chronic Illness: A Comprehensive Literature Review Manisha; Wisuda, Aris Citra; Sansuwito, Tukimin bin; Ahmed, Idris Adewale
International Journal Scientific and Professional Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): June-August 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Rumah Ilmu Professor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56988/chiprof.v4i3.107

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Spiritual care is a vital component of holistic nursing, particularly for patients with chronic and life-limiting illnesses. It addresses existential suffering and supports emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. This review aims to identify and synthesize evidence-based standards for spiritual nursing care in patients with chronic illnesses, particularly those in palliative care settings. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using six databases PubMed, ProQuest, DOAJ, ScienceDirect, Garuda, and Google Scholar focusing on peer-reviewed articles published between 2018 and 2024. Articles were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure relevance and quality. The findings highlight several key standards in spiritual nursing care: acknowledging and respecting patients' spiritual beliefs, offering compassionate emotional and psychological support, and fostering meaning and hope at the end of life. The literature consistently emphasizes the need for an individualized, culturally sensitive, and holistic approach. Integrating spiritual care into routine palliative nursing practice has been shown to improve coping, reduce distress, and enhance overall quality of life for chronically ill patients. Addressing the spiritual needs of patients with chronic illness is essential for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. Developing evidence-based spiritual care standards can enhance the effectiveness of palliative care and support patients in achieving peace, meaning, and well-being.