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Musculoskeletal Disorders And The Contributing Factors Among Student Nurses, Lola Naresh, Leena Sequira, Janet Prameela Dsouza
Musculoskeletal Disorders And The Contributing Factors Among Student Nurses, Lola Naresh, Leena Sequira, Janet Prameela Dsouza
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the injuries that have an effect on the movement of the body or its system like muscles, tendons, nerves, discs, ligaments etc.
Materials and methods: The study aimed to assess the musculoskeletal disorders, identify the contributing factors and association between musculoskeletal disorders and the selected variables among student nurses. Tools used were, demographic profile, contributing factors and musculoskeletal disorders assessment tool. The questionnaire was shared via email to reach the targeted population. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage and chi- square.
Results: Area of pain and discomfort during last 12 months, about …
Adjustment And Self-Esteem Among Novice B Sc. Nursing Students Of Udupi District, Ankur Tiwari Mr, Savitha Prabhu Ms, Ansuya
Adjustment And Self-Esteem Among Novice B Sc. Nursing Students Of Udupi District, Ankur Tiwari Mr, Savitha Prabhu Ms, Ansuya
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college plays an important role in developing the self-esteem of the students. Objective: To find the correlation between adjustment and selfesteem among novice B.Sc. Nursing students. Methods: The study was conducted with 196 first year B.Sc. Nursing students using correlative study design. A convenient sampling technique was adopted. Socio-demographic proforma, adjustment assessment inventory and state self-esteem scale were used to collect the data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that among 196 students, 119 (60.7%) had a moderate adjustment, 50 (25.5%) had a good …
An Explorative Study On Factors Affecting Nursing Student’S Academic Failure, Seema S. Chavan Ms, Jeni Jose Ms, Jovita D'Souza Ms, Ashly Anna Mathews
An Explorative Study On Factors Affecting Nursing Student’S Academic Failure, Seema S. Chavan Ms, Jeni Jose Ms, Jovita D'Souza Ms, Ashly Anna Mathews
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Academic failure among nursing students has become a phenomenon of interest, as it does not limit itself to only financial consequences, but also compromises the nurse’s availability in the health care sector in the future. Quality of education becomes important as nurses admit and graduate every year in various universities. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess factors affecting academic failure among nursing students and to find the association between factors affecting nursing student’s academic failure and selected demographic variables. Methods: A descriptive explorative design was used for the study among 100 nursing students studying in the …
Correlation Between Knowledge And Practice On Sleep Hygiene And Sleep Quality Among Nursing Students, R Revathi Ms, A Manjula Ms, E Sujitha Ms
Correlation Between Knowledge And Practice On Sleep Hygiene And Sleep Quality Among Nursing Students, R Revathi Ms, A Manjula Ms, E Sujitha Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Sleep is one of the basic needs of every individual. The need for sleep is not realized and is neglected by most of the people due to various reasons and lack of knowledge about it. Sleep is essential for human well-being. During sleep, the rejuvenation of tissues that underwent wear and tear takes place. Sleep also gives rest to the organs. The most essential purpose of sleep is to conserve energy. Objectives: 1.To assess the quality of sleep and knowledge on sleep hygiene among nursing students. 2. To correlate the knowledge with sleep quality and practice. Methods: Participants of …