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Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

2017

Adolescents

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Effectiveness Of Skill Training Program On Cpr Among Adolescents In Selected Colleges, Guwahat, Chingangbam Sonia Devi Ms, Nirmali Gogoi Ms, Pallabi Chetia Jul 2017

Effectiveness Of Skill Training Program On Cpr Among Adolescents In Selected Colleges, Guwahat, Chingangbam Sonia Devi Ms, Nirmali Gogoi Ms, Pallabi Chetia

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Basic life support is an emergency procedure which is performed in order to return life of a person who has come across cardiac arrest. Resuscitation measures can be the lifesaving procedure for children and adults who experience cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to find out the effectiveness of Skill Training Program on knowledge and skill regarding Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and to determine whether there is any association between knowledge and skill regarding CPR with demographic variables. Methods: Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted and 40 adolescents were selected through stratified …


Prevalence And The Contributing Factors Of Insomnia Among Adolescents In Selected Secondary Schools Of Udupi District Karnataka, Saraswathi Hebbar Ms, Tessy Treesa Jose Dr, Shalini Nayak Ms Jan 2017

Prevalence And The Contributing Factors Of Insomnia Among Adolescents In Selected Secondary Schools Of Udupi District Karnataka, Saraswathi Hebbar Ms, Tessy Treesa Jose Dr, Shalini Nayak Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: Sleep is a necessary constituent of an individual’s health and wellbeing. The relationship between insomnia and psychiatric condition is now receiving increased attention. In adolescents, the sleep deprivation over time increases risk of depression, lowered self-esteem, and engagement in unsafe behaviour. Screening is very important to prevent further complications of insomnia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey among 1,070 adolescents by using demographic proforma, Athens insomnia scale, and self-structured questionnaire. Results: Out of 1,070 subjects, the prevalence of insomnia was found to be in 40% of the adolescents. The physical, psychological, social, academic, family, and environmental factors contribute to adolescent insomnia. …