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Effect of Group Therapy Promotion on of Psychological wellbeing among Elderly at Selected Old Age Home Sheetal Barde
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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This study aimed to assess the effect of Group therapy on promotion of psychological well-being amongelderly at selected old age homes in Pune. The investigators adopted the Experimental design for the study.The participants were 60 elderly from selected Old Age Home from Pune. Random Assignment techniquewas used to select the sample. The instrument consisted of two sections. Study has shown significance at0.05 levels and found group therapy is effective for improving Psychological wellbeing among elderly
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Deleted Shital V Waghmare1 , Sheela Upendra2 , Jasneet Kaur1 , Seeta Devi A1 , Sheetal Barde1 , Poonam Yadav
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Quality of Sleep among the Patients in High Dependency Unit (Hdu)- A Descriptive Study Shruti Dabhade,1 Manisha Mistry,2 Dipali Dumbre3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Background:Sleep is a vital physiologic process, serious outcomes results due to lack of sleep. The circadianrhythm plays an important role in our biologic function. Various studies have recorded the function ofcircadian rhythm in our body and the various environmental parameters which affect the sleep of the patients.Along with other factors critical illness also contributes to the vulnerability of the patient.The recovery ofthe patients depends on the quality of the sleep. Hence this study assess the quality of sleep among thepatients in HDU.Objective:To assess the quality of sleep among the patients in HDU.Methodology: A NonExperimental Descriptive Research Approach is used. 30 samples who had three days of HDU stay wereselected by using NonProbability Purposive Sampling Technique. Data was congregated using ModifiedPittsburgh sleep Quality Index.In order to establish the reliability of the tool test-retest method was usedand the pearson’s correlation coefficient was found to be 0.98. Result: Majority of them, 50% had agegroup of 41-50 years. 23% had age group of 51-60 years and 13.33% has 31-40 years and above 60 yearsage group. Majority 66.67% were male and few 33.33% were female. Majority 63.33% had three days ofHDU stay whereas 36.67% had 4 days of HDU stay. 33.33% had diagnosis related to cardiovascular, 30%had respiratory related diagnosis, 20% were related to gastrointestinal, 13.34 % were from endocrine andfew 3.33% were from other systems. The quality of sleep reveals that majority 40% of them had poor sleep(score 30-44), 26.66% had average sleep (score 15-29), 20% had good sleep (score 1-14), 13.33% had verygood sleep (score 0)Conclusion: The findings indicate that the questionnaire was effective in assessing thequality of sleep among the patients in HDU. The study also concluded that majority of the patients in HDUhad poor quality of sleep.
Nurses’ Preparedness regarding Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) in Selected Hospitals of Maharashtra (India) Joshi Sonopant G
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Covid-19 outbreak is spread all over the world. It is important that all nurses including healthcareprofessional be prepared to care for people affected by such emerging Infectious Diseases (EID. Researchapproach adopted was exploratory survey method. Research hypothesis (Ho) is healthcare preparednessabout Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID is independent of cadre of nurses. Convenient sampling methodwas used. The study was conducted during May 2020 across (Maharashtra). The total 180 nurses of variouscadres were participated in online survey. Semi structured questionnaire was prepared with 30 questions onpreparedness of nurses. However, overall preparedness level was found satisfactory, still there was gap inpreparedness. Preparedness level of Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID is independent of cadre of nurses.(Ho) To test this we applied standard F test for collective comparison of means using ANOVA table. Sincethe computed F ratio is less than the table value the mean, preparedness level of four cadres does not differsignificantly accepting null hypothesis (Ho).
A Study to Assess Knowledge and Attitude Towards HIV among Students from Pune City Soumiksha1 , Jomol1 , Anushri1 , Madhura1 , Shefali1 , Sharadha Ramesh2 , Dipak Sethi3
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Background: India has the third largest HIV epidemic in the world. The Indian epidemic is characterized bylow levels in the general population and elevated concentrations among high-risk groups. The present studywas planned to determine the awareness of HIV among students from Pune city.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among students from Pune city, India during March, 2020.50 students were approached to participate in the study (males: 32; females: 18). Pretested questionnaire wasdistributed and collected data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.Results: Study participants had high knowledge (86%) and attitude score (87%). There was no significantdifference between males and female participants for attitude and knowledge, except for one questionregarding knowledge about HIV transmission via breastfeeding to child.Conclusions: Present study showed that there are no misconceptions or negative attitudes regarding HIVamong students.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) on Knowledge of Environmental Hygiene in Rural Community Anjumole Varghese1 , Babli Shama1 ; Dalvi Vinaya Anil1 , Bhosale Pooja Bhosale1 ; Kangude Shivdas1 ;
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Introduction : Environmental hygiene is a major public health issue in Indian community. Knowledgeon environmental hygiene in rural community is one of the most effective ways to solve this publichealth issues. The aim of this the study is to assess the effectiveness of video assisting teaching (VAT) onknowledge of environmental hygiene among rural community This paper discusses teaching interventionand implementation strategies related to environmental hygiene in Indian emphasizes to prioritize itaccording to the need of the country. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of video assisting teaching (VAT)on knowledge of environmental hygiene among rural community Materials and methods: Quantitativeexperimental approach (pretest posttest one group design) was applied to find out the effectiveness of videoassisted teaching (VAT) on knowledge of environmental hygiene in rural community. Convenience samplingtechnique used to select the 150 sample for the study. Results: Average pretest score was 12.45 and posttestscore was 20.54 where the standard deviation of pretest is 3.30 and posttest is 2.53. Range of pretest scoreis 4 – 20. After video assisted teaching, the range of posttest is 11 – 26 (median of pretest is 13 and posttestmedian is 21). There was a significant difference between pretest and posttest knowledge score of 8.9, sowe support and accept alternate hypothesis. Conclusion: Video Assisting Teaching (VAT) is an effectivemethod to teach the people of rural community.
Systematic Literature Review: “Effect of Hypoglycemia on Quality of Life among Patient with Diabetes mellitus Dipali Dumber1 , Sheela Upendra2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Background: According to the International Diabetes federation 8.8%, adults were having diabetes mellitus,which is the chronic disease. The pervasiveness of Diabetes mellitus is the basic interminable infections, withrising worldwide prevalence. Anxiety of hypoglycemia may add to an absence of adherence to treatment,hypoglycemia is one of the primary restricting components for controlling glycaemia in diabetes mellitus. Thegoals of this survey are to decide, utilizing the best degree of proof accessible, the impact of hypoglycemiaon personal satisfaction among patients with diabetes mellitus. Selection of the investigations is finishedby screening dependent on the screening based on title, unique, catchphrases and finding. The analyst andsentiment from two specialists taken for the determination of studies finish choice procedure. In view of this,all out, 25 investigations were chosen, out of that with incorporation and prohibition rules dependent on thePRISMA agenda 10 were chosen, and 15 were terminated. In all the examinations people with a backgroundmarked by hypoglycemia encountered a significant and more prominent weight of burdensome side effectsand more unfortunate rest contrasted with those without a past filled with hypoglycemia. As helpless restand gloom may bring about more prominent glycemic variety, clinical screening for these issues ought tobe considered extensively in populaces with type 2 diabetes, particularly among those with hypoglycemia.It likewise shows critical assortment of proof that hypoglycemic scenes detrimentally affect Quality oflife and treatment fulfillment in patients with diabetes. To comprehend these overwhelming connectionsfurther, exploration could incorporate distant observing of glucose levels, rest, and natural flashingappraisal. Understanding with diabetes mellitus should urged to take brief treatment for the counteractionof hypoglycemia. Further properly well-designed randomized controlled trials are required to add evidencebased information to the current knowledge.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Updated National Immunization Schedule among the Postnatal Mothers Visiting Health Centre Tejashri Ligade1 , Sagar Kulkarni2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Youngsters are an epitome of our fantasy. They are the most defenceless gathering in the general public.So kids require unique consideration to have a great wellbeing. Thus youngsters require good attention tohave a better well-being. 1Immunization, specifically has spared a huge number of youthful lives and withappropriate use.1 The IAP committee on immunization has classified some vaccine as optional vaccinee.g. Hepatitis A, Hb vaccine, varicella, Pneumococcal vaccine, typhoid vaccine, IPV. Optional vaccinefor personal use depends on occurrence of the contamination and illness, age, sickness and possibility ofillness in vulnerable person when receiving of vaccine prompted immunity and the result of immunisationis assessed on volunteered immunization in the national immunization programme. Now hepatitis B vaccineis only the one which is considered.2Methods: A true experimental study design using pre-test as well as post-test with no control group. Thedata composed with 30 postnatal mothers under non probability convenient sampling technique to know theefficiency of structured teaching plan on knowledge about Updated National Immunization Schedule.Pre-test was done among postnatal mother with closed ended survey questions. Soon after pre-test structuredteaching programme on awareness about Updated National Immunization Schedule was given to thepostnatal mothers. Evaluation was be done by conducting post-test on the same day of the operation byusing same closed ended questionnaire which was used for pre-test.Results: Findings reflected, many of the postnatal women (43.33%) were in 20-25 years. Highest percentage70% of postnatal mother was housewife. 66.67% of postnatal mother were completed primary education.70% postnatal mothers are from middle class family. During pre-test 30% postnatal mother had moderatelyadequate knowledge and 70% postnatal mother had inadequate knowledge whereas, during post-test 73.33%postnatal mother had adequate knowledge, 26.67% postnatal mother had moderate adequate knowledge.Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the structure teaching program about Updated NationalImmunization programme in the postnatal mothers going to wellness centre, was effective to improve theknowledge of postnatal mothers.