Community and Public Health Nursing

The aim of the study was to investigate the knowledge of community mental health nurses regarding their role and responsibility. 30 community mental health nurses were surveyed by adopting simple random sampling. A pre & post check list was prepared to assess the present facility and service at CHC and knowledge of the nurses, on Role and Responsibility of Community Mental Health Nursing. Result reveals that Majority 25(83.33%) were supported that they do not have information about role of Community mental health nursing. 24(80%) not participated in any program related to mental health whereas 93.33% supported that With the given information they are able to identify the patient of substance abuse and suicide in the community. Community health nurses found the knowledge effective and useful. Nurses require the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to competently perform this role.

Introduction: There are 9 COVID-19 vaccine candidates in different phases of development in India, of these 3 are in pre-clinical phase whereas 6 are under clinical trials. Two of them are used in emergency basis, which include Covaxin by Bharat Biotech and Covishield by Serum Institute of India. Misbelieves: There are some misbelieves regarding use of these vaccination in terms of side effects and effectiveness. Adverse Events Following Immunization: These are the symptoms recognized after immunization in some individuals. It can be minor, severe or serious. AEFI prevention and management: AEFI can be prevented and managed by careful monitoring and symptomatic treatment with detailed history collection.

Background: Early every third Indian suffers from one or the other kind of thyroid disorder, which most often causes weight gain and hormonal imbalances, and is more commonly seen in women, according to a survey. Objectives: To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding selected thyroid disorders among Women, and to associate the post-test knowledge score with selected demographic variable. Methodology: a pre experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted for the study. It was conducted over 60 women and was selected by using non probability convenient sampling technique. The analysis reveals that posttest mean knowledge score was higher 18.13 with SD of 1.89 when compared with the pre-test mean knowledge score value which was 8.85 with SD of 2.76. The calculated‘t’ value 25.41 is greater than table value 2.00 at 0.05 level of significance. Hence it is statistically interpreted that the planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding selected thyroid disorders was effective. Thus the H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected. Conclusion: The significantly association was found on knowledge score with age (in years), marital status, monthly family income and none of the other demographic variables were associated with knowledge score.
 

Background: Play is vital for every child as it is considered as the way of expression. The play helps child to develop their social, cognitive, and physical skills and strengthen the emotional bond that’s growing between the parents. Parents are children’s best playmates especially mothers are often their first play partners. Studies have suggested knowledge of mother regarding play needs, selection of toys, and facilitation of environment can affect the developmental outcomes of children. The study was conducted to determine the knowledge of mothers regarding play needs of the under five children. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of mothers regarding play needs of under-five year children. To find the association of knowledge scores of mothers with selected demographic variables. Methods and Materials: A quantitative research approach with descriptive design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted in the rural areas of Ropar district of Punjab. The study was conducted on 100 mothers of under five children who were selected using convenience sampling technique. The structured interview schedule was used to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding play needs of under-five children. Result: The study revealed that 65% subjects had moderate knowledge related to play needs of under-five children, whereas 32 % subjects had poor knowledge and only 3% subjects had good knowledge. The study found that the knowledge scores of the mothers are significantly associated with the education status of the mothers. Conclusion: Mothers knowledge regarding play needs is inadequate. There is a strong need creating awareness and providing knowledge related to play needs under-five children.
 

Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunction can have a devasting effect in women’s life which may result in urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and uterine prolapse. A descriptive study was conducted to assess the prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction among reproductive age group married women. Methods: A quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was adopted for the study.100 reproductive age group married women were selected through non-probability convenient sampling technique. Results: The study result showed that 54% of reproductive age group married women had moderate prevalence, 32% had minimal prevalence and 14% had high prevalence.