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The Impact Of Social Networking On Adolescents, Krupa Susan Koshy Ms, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms, Smitha Bobby Ms, Sophia Vinitha Ms
The Impact Of Social Networking On Adolescents, Krupa Susan Koshy Ms, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms, Smitha Bobby Ms, Sophia Vinitha Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Social Networking Sites (SNSs) such as Facebook and WhatsApp, etc. has a great influence on young minds across the globe. Nowadays, SNSs are one of the most growing media of communication among rural and urban adolescents. The study was conducted to assess the knowledge of adolescents on the impact of social networking in selected rural and urban schools, Bangalore. Objective: The objective was to compare and assess the level of knowledge of adolescents in selected urban and rural schools about the impact of social networking. Method: A descriptive study was conducted and structured knowledge questionnaire on the impact of …
Effectiveness Of Self Instructional Module (Sim) On Knowledge Regarding Management Of Selected Poisoning In Children Among Paediatric Staff Nurses, Irene Freeda Ms, Smitha Bobby Ms, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms, Sophia Vinitha Ms
Effectiveness Of Self Instructional Module (Sim) On Knowledge Regarding Management Of Selected Poisoning In Children Among Paediatric Staff Nurses, Irene Freeda Ms, Smitha Bobby Ms, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms, Sophia Vinitha Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Acute paediatric poisoning is a common medical emergency. Poisoning is one of the major causes of death among infants and toddlers in developing countries like India. Poisoning in children requires emergency intervention but, in every instance, medical evaluation is necessary to initiate appropriate action. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module (SIM) on knowledge; Method: A quantitative, one group pre-test-post-test design was carried out among the purposive sample of 60 paediatric staff nurses. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the pre-test and post-test knowledge. A SIM was given on the day of the pre-test. Post-test was …
Knowledge And Practice Among Housekeeping Staff On Methods Of Bio-Medical Waste (Bmw) Management, Nanda Kumar Paniyadi Mr, Asha P. Shetty Dr, Alice Minj Ms, Edavathra Jennie Varghese Ms
Knowledge And Practice Among Housekeeping Staff On Methods Of Bio-Medical Waste (Bmw) Management, Nanda Kumar Paniyadi Mr, Asha P. Shetty Dr, Alice Minj Ms, Edavathra Jennie Varghese Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Waste is any substance that is not useful. Bio-medical waste (BMW) is any kind of waste containing infectious material. Inappropriate and inadequate handling of health care waste has serious public health issues and significant influence on environment. Objective: Objective of the study is to find out the relation between knowledge and practice regarding the method of BMW disposal. Methodology: A descriptive study design with non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to collect the data from 65 housekeeping staff of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar after obtaining administrative approval from the authorities. Structured knowledge questionnaire on BMW disposal and observational checklist for the practice …
Awareness On Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (Gdm) And Compliance To Management Among Pregnant Women- A Narrative Review, Meena Konsam Ms, Sushmitha Ramona Karkada Dr, Laveena Anitha Barboza Ms
Awareness On Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (Gdm) And Compliance To Management Among Pregnant Women- A Narrative Review, Meena Konsam Ms, Sushmitha Ramona Karkada Dr, Laveena Anitha Barboza Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Being one of the subtypes of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is one of the transient conditions which is suffered commonly by pregnant women and affects both maternal and neonatal health. Timely awareness and prompt compliance will translate in adapting healthy life style practices, prevention of complications and early diagnosis of the burden in later years. The present paper is reviewed to assess the awareness regarding GDM and compliance to management among pregnant women with GDM