Journal of Psychiatric Nursing

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 Introduction: Modern age is the age of stress. Stress is unavoidable and an integral part of our lives. Though stopping activity is one of the techniques to manage the stresses. The current study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of thought stopping activity on level of stress among industrial workers of selected industries of Pune. Approach: Descriptive Evaluative approach. Design: Quasi experimental nonequivalent control group design. Subject–Population: Target Population: Industrial workers of Industries from Maharashtra. Accessible Population: Industrial workers of selected Industries from Pune; Sample: Industrial workers of selected areas; Sample Size: Sample consisted of 60 subjects; Sampling Technique: Non probability quota sampling; Industrial worker in selected industries was taken as samples. Non probable quota sampling technique is used. Samples size 60 (30 experimental, 30 control group). Data collection tool: A self reported semi structured questionnaire and perceived stress assessment scale. Data analysis: The collected data was coded, tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive statistics (mean percentage standard deviation) and inferential statistics. Significance difference between pre test and post test reading was analyzed by paired t test. Association of selected demographic variables with demographic data was done by ANOVA test. Then analyzed data is presented in tabulate form. Result:  Findings of experimental group: overall pre-test stress score was 73.7 and post test stress score was 48.3. t test was used to test the research hypothesis and it was accepted as t calculated > t table. (7.9>2.05). It shows that thought stopping activity was very effective in reduce level of stress among the industrial worker.

 Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is pervasive and lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired socialization, impaired verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted interests and repetitive patterns of behaviour. The nurses’ level of understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders can have a great impact on the prognosis of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This study is aimed at assessing knowledge of nurses about Autism spectrum Disorder. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge among nurses regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Material and method: Quantitative Non Experimental research approach and   descriptive research design was used with 50 sample size.Tool consisted of demographic variables and structured questionnaire with 65 items related to Autism Spectrum Disorder under the following domains: meaning, diagnosis, causes, sign and symptoms and management. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics wherever required. Results: Majority of nurses, 54% had poor level of knowledge related to Autism spectrum disorder, 35% of nurses had average level of knowledge and only 8% of nurses had good level of knowledge about Autism spectrum disorder. Conclusion: findings of the study projected well the level of knowledge of nurses about the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Majority of nurses had poor knowledge regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder.

 Introduction: Sleep is a universal behavior that has been demonstrated in every animal species studied, from insects to mammals. It is one of the most significant human behaviors occupying roughly one third of human life. Sleep occupies a greater portion of our life and is considered as one among the three upasthambhas of existence. Sleep disturbance have been a major concern of physicians, psychologists and social scientists especially since last few decades because of the rising trend of different sleep disorders. Although the exact functions of sleep are still unknown, it is clearly necessary for survival, because prolonged sleep deprivation leads to physical and cognitive impairment. Objectives: (1) To assess the pre test and post test level of insomnia among post menopausal women. (2) To evaluate the effectiveness of yoga among post menopausal women. (3) To associate the post test level of insomnia with selected demographic variables. Material and method: The research approach used for the study was the Quantitative research approach. The study was conducted using pre experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test. The independent variable is yoga and dependent variable was insomnia among post menopausal women. The study was conducted on 30 post menopausal women in rural area of Vadodara using non probability convenient technique. The data was collected by using rating scale. The data was tabulated and analyzed in terms of objectives of the study, using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In the pre-test, post menopausal women having 55. 83% level of insomnia and mean score was 40.20 ±8.24. In the post test post menopausal women having average 35.28% of insomnia and mean score was 25.40±5.73. The post test mean insomnia score is significantly lesser than the pre test mean insomnia score. The t calculated value 13.690 is more than tabulated value 2.045 at 0.05 level of significance. So we accept H1 and conclude that there is significant difference between level of pre test and post test insomnia among post menopausal women exposed to YOGA. In the pre test majority (63.3%) of the post menopausal women had moderate insomnia but in the post test there was marked reduction in the level of insomnia with majority (83.3%). The ANOVA (analysis of variance) was used to determine the association between level of post test insomnia and selected demographic variables. From the entire demographic variables no significant association was found with post test score. Conclusion: It can be concluded that post menopausal women can utilize the knowledge regarding yoga and practice the same. The study findings reveal that yoga was highly effective in improving sleep quality of post menopausal women. 

Key words: Job Satisfaction; College/University Teachers; Factors Enhancing Job Satisfaction. 

 Background: The foundation for good mental health is laid in the early years.The term adolescence is derived from the Latin word “adolescere” meaning to grow, to mature. It is considered as a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. They are no longer children yet not adults. The student population is in some ways more vulnerable than other young people. First-year college students have to adapt to new environment and ways of learning. Academic demands and workload increase and university courses require much more self-directed learning and the capacity to manage time and prioritise work. Objectives: To assess the mental health status of adolescents studying in a Selected College of Nursing in New Delhi. Methodology: To attain the objectives of the study, a quantitative, non- experimental approach was adopted. The samples for the present study comprised of 40 adolescents (DGNM 1st year students) in the age group of 18-21 years studying in a selected College of Nursing. A structured knowledge questionnaire was prepared to assess the mental health status of adolescents Results: The data obtained were analyzed by using the des-criptive statistics. The findings revealed that all subjects (100%) had average mental health status. The subjects ranked first in their mental health status for the category. Relationship with family, followed by Academics, then Clinical, then Relationship with Friends, followed by Hostel Living and ranked last for the category Personality. Conclusion: Mental health status score of DGNM 1st year students was moderate and no one was found with the high and low mental health status and subjects scored highest in the domain “relationship with family”, “academics” and “clinical posting” followed by “relationship with friends”, “hostel living” and “personality”.