Community and Public Health Nursing

Liver is vulnerable to a wide variety of metabolic, toxic, microbial and circulatory insults. In some instances, the disease is primary while in others the hepatic involvement is secondary to cardiac de-compensation, alcoholism or extrahepatic infections. Quite rightly liver is called as “the custodian of milieu interior. Cirrhosis of liver disease is serious and potentially fatal consequences of most commonly alcohol use. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that 140 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol dependency causing damage to liver and economics. Recent years cirrhosis of liver disease incidence is increasing due change in life style and habit of alcohol consumption in public. The public need to educated about ill effect of alcohol consumption in order to prevent the disease and its complication of disease. Nurses play vital role health care delivery system so nurses need to counsel the patient alcoholic.

The present study aims to assess the knowledge regarding ill effects of OTC drugs among the rural population in selected rural area in Thrissur. The objectives of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding the ill effects of OTC drugs among rural population and to associate the knowledge regarding the ill effects of OTC drugs with selected socio-demographic variables. The design for the study is descriptive design. The study was conducted over 30 samples residing in Nadathara Gramapanchayath, Thrissur and samples were selected by using convenient sampling. The tool used for the study was structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge regarding the ill effects of OTC drugs among rural population. This study revealed that 13.3% people have adequate knowledge, 76.7% people having moderate knowledge, 10% people having inadequate knowledge. The analysis shows that there is a significant association between the knowledge of rural population regarding the ill effects of OTC drugs with selected socio demographic variables such as education and occupation.

Objectives of the Study: 1. To assess the pretest knowledge regarding organ donation among the students of arts and science. 2. To assess the posttest knowledge regarding organ donation among the students of arts and science. 3. To compare the effectiveness of pretest and posttest level of knowledge among the students of arts and science. 4. To associate the knowledge regarding organ donation with selected demographic variables. Methodology: Research Design: Preexperimental one group pre and post test design. Setting of Study: Padmashree Institute management sciences. Population: Arts and sciences students. Sample: 40 Art students. Sampling Technique: Simple random sampling technique by using lottery method. Description of the tool: A) Demographic variables. B) structure questionnaire Used to assess the awareness. Data Analysis: Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Major Findings of the Study: Majority of the subjects (87.5%) 35 in the age group of 21 years and above. Regarding information on organ donation 36 (90%) had heard information on organ donation trough Television, New paper, Radio. Regarding blood donated 14 (35%) had donated blood. The study results shows that 75% of them were had moderate knowledge, 17.5% subjects were had adequate knowledge and 7.5% subjects were had inadequate knowledge in pretest. Whereas after administration of SIM 37.5% subjects were had moderate knowledge, 60% subjects were had adequate knowledge and 2.5 % subjects were had inadequate knowledge. It shows the after administration of SIM majority of the subjects had improved the knowledge regarding organ donation. Conclusion: The present study revealed that majority of the subjects had moderate knowledge regarding organ donation. Whereas after administration Self Instructional modules majority of subjects had adequate knowledge on organ donation. Study concluded that the Arts and sciences and young students were to educate to understand the importance of organ donation, and come forward to donate organ.

Introduction: Chronic disease constitute a major cause of mortality in the world representing 35 million deaths in 2005 & over 60% of all deaths. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the Prevalence of Chronic diseases among elders in Maraimalai nagar. Methodology: The research approach selected for the present study was Quantitative approach and descriptive research design. The study was conducted in Maraimalainagar, Kancheepuram District. The study was conducted among 50 Elders. Non probability purposive sampling technique was adopted for the study. The data was collected by assessing the basic biological variables and using structured questionnaire which consists of 30 questions. Results: 50 Elders, 28% have Hypertension, 16% have Diabetes mellitus, 48% having Asthma, 6% have Cardio vascular disease, 28% of Osteoporosis, 10% of clients have other problems and 4% don’t have any clinical conditions. Conclusion: The study concludes that, awareness among chronic disease among general public is very poor. Hence education among people is needed.

Introduction: Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge on breast feeding among antenatal mothers and to associate the knowledge on breast feeding among antenatal mothers with their demographic variables. Methodology: Quantitative research and descriptive design was adopted for the study. A total of 50 samples were selected using non probability purposive sampling technique at Radhapuram block Primary health centre, Villupuram district. The tool used for the study comprises of 2 sections, section A: Demographic data which consist the items for obtaining information about the selected Background factors such as age, Type of gravida, educational status, Religion, Number of children’s, monthly income, place of residence, types of Family, occupation, source of health information and availability of health facilities. section B: Structured knowledge questionnaire developed by the investigator which consist of 30 items pertaining to the knowledge regarding breast feeding. Results: The study findings revealed that mother’s knowledge regarding breast feeding is inadequate. Only 4% (2) of antenatal mothers had adequate knowledge about breast feeding , 32% (16) had moderate knowledge and 64% (32) had inadequate knowledge regarding breast feeding. Conclusion: It is essential, that accurate information and education should be given to mothers and caregivers about appropriate timing of initiating breast feeding practices which helps to prevent malnutrition and improve the health status of the children.