Community and Public Health Nursing

The researchers conducted A cross sectional survey study to explore the Pervasiveness of leucorrhoea, and health seeking behavior of women with leucorrhoea living in rural areas at Varanasi district. With the study objectives of to assess the demographic variables, to assess the pervasiveness of leucorrhoea and to assess the health seeking behavior of leucorrhoea. The study was conducted among 400 purposefully selected women of the selected rural areas in Varanasi India. The levels of pervasiveness and health seeking behavior of leucorrhea were collected using a validated tool. After organizing and analyzing the data the study shows that 81% of the study sample had whitish discharge, 74.25% had less than 5ml leucorrhea discharge, 52% had transparent watery discharge, 62% had odorless discharge, 31.75% had leucorrhea for less than a year, 77.75% had pain in menstruation, 75.5% had general weakness, 65.875% had pain & heaviness in lower abdomen, and 63.75% of the population did not seek any medical help in case of leucorrhea or its associated symptoms. 36.25% of the women have health seeking behavior to the problems of leucorrhea and 63.75% of the samples don’t seek medical help in case of any leucorrhea or its associated signs and symptoms The problem of leucorrhea is not been considered a big issue by the women in the community. Yet the problem which is just being seen is just the tip of the iceberg and yet the actual problem is below the tip of the iceberg. The importance of bringing this problem to lime light is the need of the hour and women need motivation and encouragement in understanding their problems and seek medical advice.

A study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching regarding knowledge of care of neonate undergoing phototherapy among the 3rd year GNM student of Aminaben M Gangat Memorial School of Nursing, Surat was conducted by the investigator, in partial fulfilment as a requirement for the degree of Basic B.Sc. (N) Veer Narmad South Gujarat University during year 2015-2016. Objectives of the Study: 1.To assess the knowledge regarding care of neonate undergoing phototherapy among students. 2. To determine effectiveness of video assisted teaching regarding care of neonate undergoing phototherapy. Methods: An evaluative research approach with preexperimental design was used for the study. The study was conducted in Aminaben M. Gangat Memorial School of Nursing rampura, Surat. The sample comprised of 30 students of the 3rd year GNM. Sample was selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using a self structured questioner. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of this study showed that highest percentage (53.33%) of student were in the age of 20 years. Majority (60%) of the students have previous exposure related to topic. The findings of the study concluded that students had inadequate knowledge regarding care of neonate undergoing phototherapy. The Video assisted teaching on care of neonate undergoing phototherapy was highly effective in improving the knowledge of students regarding care of neonate undergoing phototherapy.

Epidemics have been inevitable part of human race since ages. Beta coronavirus family is known to have caused 3 highly infectious diseases namely SARS, MERS and COVID-19, spreading over maximum part of world. This review paper aims to compare all the 3 pandemic under sub-headings i) origin ii) viral pathogenicity iii) receptors used by the virus to infect the cells iv) symptoms v) public health measures taken. Research papers published in Google scholar and PubMed were used to gather information. It was summarized that SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 have zoonotic sources and MERS spreading through dromedary camels. The case fatalities of MERS are noticed to be highest due to its high virulence. The infection rate of SARS-CoV-2 is highest all three. Both SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 use the same antigen receptor called ACE-2 and MERS-CoV using DPP-4 as receptor protein. All the 3 are respiratory syndromes but may have other clinical symptoms owing to the presence of receptors. Strict public health interventions have to be helpful to control SARS and MERS. Various countries have reacted differently to the COVID-19 emergency and it has shaped the way virus affects the country. The gathered data can be useful in further research and also help in assessment of the diseases better.

Background: Mental Health and physical health are interrelated, interdependent and around 15 million people suffer from one or other serious psychiatric illness which require active mental health services. Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude of parents with regard to different aspects of mental illness.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive, comparative design was used. 20 fathers and 20 mothers who were attending outpatient department along with their mentally sick children were chosen for the study through convenient sampling technique. A structured interview schedule was administered to assess the knowledge and attitude of parents towards mental illness.

Results: The study results showed that 51.4% of fathers and 55% of mothers had moderate knowledge, 63.8% to 58.3% of fathers and mothers had favorable attitude towards mental illness.

Conclusion: Health care personal has to create awareness programme on mental health importance and involvement of family members in caring the mentally ill persons.