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A study to Assess the Effectiveness of Mindful Meditation on Health and Academic Adjustment Problem Faced by Nursing Students in Selected Colleges of Pune City Arsha Sarangm1 , Laxmi Kharatm1 , Shubham Talot1 , Sonopant Joshi2 , Ranjana Chavan3
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12247

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Stress is one of the common problem among students of higher education institutes, it affects healthand academic performance as well. Mindful meditation is one of the useful strategy to reduce stress andimproves health and academic performance among young population. The objective of the study is assessthe effectiveness of mindful meditation on health and academic adjustment problems among 1st year B ScNursing students in selected nursing colleges of Pune city. The research design adopted for this study preexperimental, pre-test post-test design. The study was conducted at selected nursing schools of Pune. Total60 students selected by purposive sampling. The data collected were analysed by descriptive and inferentialstatistics. The result showed that there are multiple health problems student faces during their first year ofcollege life. The stress which occurs in early academic life causes low academic performances. Mindfulmeditation found effective on health and academic performances during early academic life hence collegeshould exercise mindful meditation during their induction and orientation period.
A study to Assess Anxiety and Coping Strategies Adopted by the Students Regarding Education During COVID-19 Lockdown Roma Shinde1 , Sharadha Ramesh2 ,Jasneet Kaur3
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12248

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Background: COVID-19 is world-wide concern affecting the educational institute (EIs). This widespreaddrive to a strong reaction among the student involvement facing anxiety.Objectives: This cross- sectional study is designed to inspect student’s anxiety and coping strategies duringthe COVID-19 pandemic.Results: Results displays that students are retained with anxiety and consciousness. Nontherapeuticpreventive measures were discern as efficient method. Students were pleased with the government’s responseto alleviate dilemmas. Although, a reluctant view with online- teaching learning access was noted.Conclusions: Students used enormous ways to adopt the situation mentally and physically. It’s important toabide student’s insanity during this COVID -19 Widespread.
A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Corona Virus and Its Management among the People Residing in Pune City Roma Shinde, Shital Waghmare,
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12249

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Background: Assessment of public general knowledge on coronavirus and its management is essential todevelop health policies for segregating the spread of disease.Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge regarding Coronavirus among the people residing in Pune city.To identify its predicators Respiratory Syndrome due to Coronavirus.Methods: A survey designed was conducted during April-May 2020, whereas adult (? 18 years old) thepeople residing in pune city were included in the study. Non probablity convience sampling technique wasused. Data was collected by structured questionnaire. Data was processed and analyzed in descriptive andinfrential way.Results: A total 60 samples were recruited (age range18-30 years) the majorities were male and 45% wereuniversity graduate students. Among all interviewees 35% believed that the disease transmission can occursthrough infected birds and animals. As a result the disease has no specific treatment was known by 45% and20% of them denied any role of traditional medicines in preventions and treatment of disease? Participantshad satisfactory knowledge about the disease and its management were.Conclusions: Although effort doneby health professionals in city to educate the people and to expand their awareness about disease, there isknowledge deficit among local public. Future planning and educational interventions should focus on peopleand those who have educational background below the university level.
A Descriptive study on Knowledge of Environmental Hygiene Among Rural Residents in Rural Community Ewho Ruth Omoteboloko1 ; Arti Chand1 ; Madhu Bhatia1; Vrushali Kanade1 ; Mokashi Reen51; Sheela Upen
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Introduction : In communicable diseases, one of the important and prime aspect is practice of hygiene forindividual’s health and well-being. These communicable diseases are considered to be contribute Objective:To assess the existing level of knowledge regarding environmental hygiene in rural community Materials andmethods: Study has adopted Non experimental research approach and descriptive survey research design.Self administered structured questionnaire were used to assess the knowledge regarding environmentalhygiene. After obtaining the permission from each respondents the questionnaire was administered andsurvey form was collected. Written consent was taken from each sample prior to pretest. Sample size was150 . Setting was Mutha Village of Pune city. and samples were from population from rural communityResults Majority of respondents has poor knowledge (47.7%), 40% of respondents has average knowledgeand only 13.3% respondents has poor knowledge regarding environmental hygiene Conclusion:. Studyconcluded that residents of rural community has poor knowledge regarding environmental hygiene.
Correlational Study to Assess the Musculoskeletal Quandry with the Bag Carried by Children Studying at Selected School of Pune Ms. Komal Jain1 , Sharadha Ramesh2 , Jasneet Kaur
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Introduction and objective: The prevalence rate of musculoskeletal pain among Indian school-goingchildren is 55% to 85% in between and the recommended weight is given to school children should beless than 10% of the body weight but children carry bag weight on the body i.e. 15% of the body weight.Hence the main objective of this study was to correlate the weight of the student with bag weight andmusculoskeletal quandry. Methodology: Quantitative approach with non-experimental correlational designused in this study to assess the musculoskeletal quandry with the bag carried by children studying at selectedschool of Pune”. Musculoskeletal pain was assessed with the help of standardized tool which was Modifiedcornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire, Wongs baker pain rating scale. 200 school children wereselected by using Non-probability convenient sampling technique. In this study the data was analysed usingPearson coefficient correlation test, and Fishers’ exact test. Result: The following observation were madefrom the study. The p-values for this test were large for these parameters, which is evident that though thereis a negative correlation of weight of students with Pain frequency (0.490), Discomfort (0.422), Interference(0.432), and Pain (0.486), the correlation is not significant Pearson’s correlation coefficient between theweight of school children and bag weight was 0.12 which is positive. Fisher’s exact test was applied to findthe association and the result shows that the p-value is less than 0.05 it indicates that there is a significantassociation with the musculoskeletal quandry. Conclusion: Hence, the significance of this study indicates ofevidence for the null hypothesis and analysis and results show that there is a negative correlation betweenthe weight of the student with the bag weight.
A Study to Assess The Incidence of Suspect Cases of Leprosy and Tuberculosis at Selected Urban Slum of Pune City Sharadha Ramesh1 , Jasneet Kaur2 , Deepak Sethi2 , Leeja Thomas3 , Priyanka Kadam3
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12252

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Background: Communicable diseases are those that spread by an infectious agent, such as bacteria, viruses,fungi or parasites. Leprosy was once feared as a highly contagious and devastating disease, but it doesn’tspread easily and treatment is very effective.1 However, if left untreated, the nerve damage can result incrippling of hands and feet, paralysis, and blindness. Leprosy and Tuberculosis, is been a threatening issue allover the world. It’s been hugely spreading, since it caused by air-borne organisms and is highly contagious.It’s been observed that 1/3rd population of the world have latent tuberculosis, which simply means, if nottaken care, they can develop higher stages and get ill. 2There is a strong need to identify the cases at earlystages so that mortality and morbidity can be preventedAim and Objective: This study aims to identify the suspects cases of leprosy and tuberculosis based ontentative sign and symptoms and its association with the gender so that early detection can be done to reducethe mortality and morbidity rates.Research Methodology: The quantitative approach is used for the Study. A descriptive survey design isadopted on 300 samples which are chosen by the convenience sampling method. An assessment protocol hasbeen prepared to assess the sign and symptoms of leprosy and Tuberculosis. The suspect cases then referredto the Urban Primary Health centres for the confirmation of the diagnosis so that treatment can be initiatedat the earliest.Results and conclusion : The study results showed,almost 13 to 15 suspects found in the Urban slum withthe surveyed population of 300. The associated factors with selected demographic variables were lesion andeye pain in leprosy cases and cough in Tuberculosis Cases .The suspect cases are referred to UPH where 13cases of Leprosy and 14 cases of Tuberculosis were confirmed. It is recommended that the associated factorsneed to be explored further to rule out the other factors relate to incidence of diseases.
A Phenomenological Study of Pregnant Women’s Experience : COVID-19 Lockdown Period Sheela Upendra1 , Seeta Devi2 , Jasneet Kaur2 , Shital Waghmare2 , Sheetal Barde2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12253

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Introduction and objective: Pregnant women are facing challenges with the restrictions during the lockdownperiod. Advices/instructions from husband and support system contribute to anxiety. The objective of thestudy includes describing pregnant women’s experiences during COVID -19 lockdown period. Materialand Method: Qualitative Research Approach and Descriptive Phenomenological as research Design wereused. Sample size was four Pregnant women from Urban community during COVID -19 lockdown period.The investigator collected the data on lived experiences of pregnant women through in-depth interview,which was lasted for 45-60 minutes. Qualitative rigor was done, researcher ‘Bracketed’ her own feelingsand experiences about the content under investigation. Triangulation was applied and member checking wasdone. To ensure credibility the investigator had co researcher review the data. Dependability is achieved byclearly laid down the steps and also in analysis process to ensure that anyone wishing to conduct study caneasily follow and carry out the steps. Transferability of the study was ensured by the exhibition of a densenarration of the samples research context and setting. The quality of data collected was significant. Finding:Four themes were emerged: Unknown fear, Anxiety, inclination towards Spirituality and State of Dilemma.Conclusion: Most of the participant reported a negative overall experience but very much appreciated thesupport of husband and other family members. Shown strong peer relationships creating an environmentwhich is supportive in nature. An unknown fear and pressure is prevailing which needs to be addressed
Awareness on Immunity Boosting Measures for Self-care among Residents of Urban Community of Pune City Sheela Upendra
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12255

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Introduction: Ministry of Ayush applauds guidelines for immunity boosting measures for self-care toenhance immunity with special reference to respiratory health of individual. These guidelines are supportedby Ayurveda literature and scientific publications. To maintain the optimum health it is very important toenhance the body’s natural defense system i.e immunity of individual Objective :To assess the Immunityboosting measures for self-care among residents of Urban community and to determine the association ofawareness with selected demographic variables Methods: Quantitative non experimental survey researchdesign was used for the study. Sample size comprised of 100. Non probability convenience samplingtechnique was used for the study. Reliability of the tool was calculated by cronbach’s alpha method andwas 0.802.Tool includes Two sections. Section I included demographic proforma of the sample. It consistedof information on variables like age, gender, Occupation. Education and Religion. Section II was aboutself-administered structured knowledge questionnaire comprised of twenty one questions .After taking theconsent from each samples tool was administered to participants. Result: Majority of respondents haveaverage knowledge ( 49.7% ) , good knowledge (04%) and 46.3% respondents had poor knowledge . Sinceall the p-values are large (greater than 0.05), there is no evidence against null hypothesis. None of thedemographic variable was found to have significant associated with knowledge of the urban communityresidents regarding immunity boosting measures for self care Conclusion: The residents had considerableaverage knowledge regarding Immunity boosting measures for self care. The enhancement in knowledge isgreatly required on Immunity boosting measures for self care
Effectiveness of Video Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Impact of Smartphone Dependence on Physical Health, Academics and Behavior among Adolescents Studying in Selected in Junior Colleges Bipasha Sharma1, Sheetal Barde2, Merlin Suji3
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Mobile phone use has become very common in today’s world. Though it is very handy and we can connect inany part of the world there are also number of health issues. The study purposes to ascertain the knowledgelevel about smartphone’s dependence impact on physical health academics and behavior among adolescentsstudying in junior colleges. Design used for the purpose of the study was Single set pre-test post-test.Sampling technique used for the selection of participants was Probability Random. To select the sampleRandom sampling technique was used. After the pre-test, intervention was planned followed by post-test wasdone after 1 week. Result shows that there was effectiveness of video teaching Programme on knowledge.
Nursing Clinical Preceptorship: Knowledge and Attitude of Nurse Educators Working in Teaching Institutes in India Sheetal Barde1 , Sheela Upendra2 , Jasneet Kaur1 , Shital Waghmare1
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Background: Nursing is a field of clinical expertise, which deals with caring for the patients with illness andproviding them a quality nursing care. To provide a good quality Nursing care, it is very important that theNurses should be properly trained and expert in providing care. A clinical educator plays a very important intraining and updating nurses with the updated and current trends in Healthcare sector. Clinical preceptorshipis one of the best methods used to train the nurses in Clinical setting. Clinical preceptorship is a method ofteaching and guiding students by a knowledgeable nurse in medical area to train them in clinical Skills andtechniques.Clinical preceptorship is a concept which is mostly used in western countries. In India clinical preceptorshipis not practiced.Since it is a new concept in India scenario, this study evaluated the knowledge and attitude of NurseEducators towards clinical preceptorship.Methods: The study was conducted amongst Nursing Educators through online survey method.Results: More than 50 % of the Nursing professors does not have any knowledge about Nursing preceptorship.Out the educators having knowledge about Clinical preceptorship maximum had a positive attitude towardsit.Conclusion: The Nursing Educators in India are very much favourable with the concept of Clinicalpreceptorship, whilst there is knowledge gap present.