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Preethy

Editorial Board Member

Dr. Preethy Jawahar

  • Address : Vice Principal, NA, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church( M.O.S.C.) College of Nursing, India
  • E-Mail : preethyjawahar@moscmm.org

Research Interests :


Introduction


  • Completed Ph.D in Nursing from RGUHS, Bangalore in collaboration with INC Consortium, New Delhi on 27.01.2021, M.Phil (N) in 2012, M.Sc. (N) in 2010 and B.Sc (N) in 2007 from Manipal University.
  • Completed certificate courses in Biostatistics from Manipal University and Health Research from Swayam Portal.
  • 16.10 years of experience from reputed institutions.
  • Best outgoing student of M.Sc Nursing (2008-2010 batch) from Manipal University.
  • Topper in second year M.Sc Nursing and first year M.Phil Nursing from Manipal University.

·         Ph.D guide & Member of Doctoral Committee, Kerala University of Health Sciences.

·         Ph.D guide under RGUHS in collaboration with INC Consortium, New Delhi.

·         Member of Doctoral Committee, Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore

·         Reviewer of KUHS UG Research award (2024 and 2025)

·         External examiner for PG examination at RGUHS, Bangalore

·         Inspector, Auditor, Observer and Examiner of Kerala University of Health Sciences.

·         Held in various positions in the college: Inspection Incharge, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and QAS coordinator, UNAI Coordinator, Curriculum Committee Coordinator, Academic Monitoring Committee Coordinator, Add on Course Coordinator, Social Media Champion, SESREC Coordinator, YIP Coordinator, Staff Secretary and Welfare Incharge.

  • Actively involved in teaching, clinical supervision and administrative responsibilities.

  • Completed many e-learning courses.
  • Supervised many UG, PG and Ph.D research projects.
  • Published research papers in several indexed /peer-reviewed journals.
  • Presented papers and posters in various conferences.
  • Editorial member in several peer-reviewed journals.
  • Resource person for many awareness sessions, seminars, workshops and conferences.
  • Being a judge for various paper and poster presentations.
  • Organized and participated in several international, national and state level conferences, workshops, seminars, TOT’s and webinars.
  • Memberships in various professional bodies (KNMC, TNAI, NRSI, Red Cross, ANEI).

AFFILIATION


Vice Principal

NA

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church( M.O.S.C.) College of Nursing

Medical College Road, Kolenchery P O

Ernakulam

India

682311

Email : preethyjawahar@moscmm.org


RESEARCH IDS



RESEARCH INTERESTS


# Area
1. Community Health Nursing
2. Geriatric Care
3. MCH Care
4. Nursing Research
5. School Health

PAPERS PUBLISHED


# Article Title Year
1. Jawahar P, Kuriakose A, Aju A, Joy AM, Abraham A, John AS. Knowledge, attitude, concerns, and willingness towards HPV vaccination among females in Ernakulam district, Kerala: A correlational study. Asian J Nurs Educ Res. 2026;16(1). 2026
2. Neeraj S, Jawahar P, et al. Quality of life, self-esteem and alcoholic abstinence. J Ment Health Nurs Stat. 2026;2(1):40–46. 2026
3. Jawahar P, Issac L, Johny A, Regi A, MS A, KE A, et al. Cyber crime awareness among students in different disciplines: a comparative study in selected colleges in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Nurs J India. 2026;CXVII(2). doi:10.48029/NJI.2026.CXVII207. 2026
4. Kammath DR, Starmine C, Subrahmanyam N, Jawahar P. A cross sectional study to determine the impact of screen dependency upon mental health, sleep pattern, social connectedness and eating behaviour among school going children. J Ment Health Nurs Stat. 2025;1(1):21–27. 2025
5. Josephine Jojo, Starmine C, Namitha Subrahmanyam, Sheela Shenai NA, Preethy Jawahar. Determinants of mental health, subjective wellbeing and life satisfaction among elderly. Asian Pac J Nurs. 2024;121:13-23. 2024
6. Jawahar P, Rajan A, Prasanth CP, Kutty A, Raju A, Abbas A, Wilson D, George E, Ponnachan JV, Aji L, Sunny M. Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Child Rights Among School Children. International Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2022 Sep 6;8(2):20-4. 2022
7. Jawahar P, Raddi SA. A study to assess the Knowledge, Utilization, Satisfaction and Barriers regarding Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) among Women in Ernakulam District, Kerala. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health. 2021 6(1):1-5 (Scopus Indexed) 2021
8. Jawahar P. Use of project-based learning (PBL) as a teaching methodology to improve the skill in hand washing technique among school children. International Journal of Community Health Nursing. 2021 Dec 27;4(2):7-11. 2021
9. Jawahar P. Anusha K S, Sajeevan A, Sunny A, George A, Skaria A, Sabu A etal. Assess the knowledge regarding menestural hygiene among adolescent girls of age group 12-15 years at government higher secondary schools, Ernakulam district. International Journal of Women Health Nursing. 2020 3 (1):9 -13. 2020
10. Jawahar P, Rajan C, Joy M, Scaria S. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms among General Population in Flood-Affected Areas of Ernakulam District. International Journal of Neurological Nursing. 2020 6(1):1-7. 2020
11. Jawahar P. Perception of nurses on ideal clinical learning environment. The Nursing Journal of India. 2019 Mar – Apr2(2): 87-91. 2019
12. Preethy Jawahar, Leenu KJ, Linta V Jacob etal. Effectiveness of demonstration on skill in tooth brushing technique among primary school students. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2019; 4(2): 87-90. 2019
13. Varghese SM, Jawahar P. Assess the knowledge, attitude and perceived barriers regarding telemedicine among staff nurses. Journal of healthcare and nursing research. 2019; 1(1):1-3. 2019
14. Jawahar P. Abraham AE, Joy AM, Varghese A, Baby A, John AM. Assess the utilization of immunization services among under-five children. International Journal of community health nursing. 2019 2(2): 6-11. 2019
15. Jawahar P, Antony J, Sunny K and Krishnakumar K. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Childhood Refractive Errors among Teachers. Journal of Healthcare and Nursing Research. 2019 1(1):1-5. 2019
16. Jawahar P, Varghese SM, Shenai S. Assess the knowledge on disaster preparedness and family disaster kit. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2018 Apr – Jun 8(2):1-3. 2018
17. Jawahar P, Joy S, Sajan A, Joy A, Babu A, Sajeev A P. Knowledge regarding osteoporosis and its prevention among women in Ernakulam district. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2018 May - Aug 3(2):43-48. 2018
18. Rarichan AM, Mony K, Shenai S, Jawahar P. Effect of child to child approach on hand hygiene practice among primary school children. International Journal of Advanced Research. 2018 6(10): 1107-1112. 2018
19. Jawahar P. Perception of nursing students on ideal clinical learning environment. Kerala Nursing Forum. 2018 Oct- Dec 13(4):8-15. 2018
20. Jawahar P, Raddi SA. A study to assess the knowledge regarding Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) among women in Ernakulam District, Kerala. Indian Journal of Applied Research. 2017 Jun 7:(6):742-743. 2017
21. Jawahar P. Perception of teachers on ideal clinical learning environment. Indian Journal of Research. 2017 Jun 6(6):706-708. 2017
22. Jawahar P, Raddi SA. A Study to assess the Utilization Regarding Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) among Women in Ernakulam District, Kerala. International Journal of Nursing Education. 2017 Jul 1;9(3):80-3. 2017
23. Jawahar P. Perception of health professionals on ideal clinical learning environment. Journal of nursing research society of India. 2017 Jan - June 10(1):54-58. 2017
24. Joseph GM, Chacko JS, John SA, Shenai S, Jawahar P, Varghese SM. Effectiveness of computer assisted teaching program on knowledge of staff nurses regarding telemedicine. Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education. 2017 July – Dec 18(2):79-82. 2017
25. Vijayakumar G, Devi ES, Jawahar P. Life Satisfaction of Elderly in Families and Old Age Homes: A Comparative Study. International Journal of Nursing Education. 2016 Jan;8(1):94-9. 2016
26. Vijayakumar G, Devi ES, Jawahar P. Cognitive Function among Elderly Residing in Families versus Old Age Homes. International Journal of Nursing Education. 2016 Apr;8(2):68-70. 2016
27. Preethy J, Erna JR, Mariamma VG. A comparative study to assess the perception of doctors, nurses, faculty of nursing and nursing students on ideal clinical learning environment. International Journal of Nursing Education. 2014 Jan 1;6(1):208. 2014
28. Joseph A, George MV, Jawahar P. Effectiveness of Quadriceps Strengthening Exercises on Knee Joint Pain among Women in Selected Villages of Udupi District, Karnataka. International Journal of Nursing Education. 2014;6(2):1-5. 2014
29. Jawahar P, Alex S, George A. A descriptive study to assess the perception on death and dying among nursing students in selected colleges of nursing in Udupi District, Karnataka State. Nitte University Journal of Health Science. 2013 Dec 1;3(4). 2013
30. Jose V, Nayak MG, Jawahar P. Knowledge on human papilloma virus vaccination. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. 2013 Oct;4(4):865-70. (Scopus Indexed) 2013
31. Jose V, Nayak MG, Jawahar P. Attitude on Human Papilloma Virus vaccination. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 2013;2(11):90-5. 2013
32. Jawahar P. Wound Management and Home Remedies. Nightingale Nursing Times. 2011;7(3):12-4. 2011
33. Preethy J, Navaneetha M. A Study to Identify the Knowledge and Utilization of Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) Services Among Women in Udupi District, Karnataka. International Journal of Nursing Education. 2011;3(2):79-82. 2011

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ACADEMIC PROFILE


# Examination Passing Year Country
1. Ph.D 2021 India
2. M.Phil (N) 2012 India
3. M.Sc (N) 2010 India

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS


# Institution Position Country Service Period
1. M.O.S.C. College of Nursing, Vice Principal India 1 years, 4 months, 15 days
2. M.O.S.C. College of Nursing, Professor India 4 years, 0 months, 30 days
3. M.O.S.C. College of Nursing Associate Professor India 1 years, 8 months, 27 days
4. M.O.S.C. College of Nursing Assistant Professor India 1 years, 9 months, 30 days
5. M.O.S.C. College of Nursing, Senior Lecturer India 3 years, 7 months, 12 days
6. Manipal College of Nursing, Assistant Professor India 1 years, 8 months, 13 days
7. Manipal College of Nursing, Lecturer India 1 years, 6 months, 23 days
Total Period : 15 years, 11 months, 0 days

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