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Anxiety And Depression Among Students Using Tobacco In A Selected College Of Sonitpur District, Assam: A Crosssectional Study, Monalisa Saikia, Nurnahar Ahmed, Arunjyoti Baruah
Anxiety And Depression Among Students Using Tobacco In A Selected College Of Sonitpur District, Assam: A Crosssectional Study, Monalisa Saikia, Nurnahar Ahmed, Arunjyoti Baruah
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: Tobacco use is one of the major public health concerns around the world, accounting for many deaths and disabilities. The use of tobacco is linked to many physical and mental ailments. A large population of adolescents are enrolled in colleges and universities in India, making them a vulnerable population for the use and abuse of tobacco. Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the level of anxiety and symptoms of depression among college-going students who consume tobacco. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional approach was selected for the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select college students …
Effectiveness Of Foot Reflexology On Anxiety Among Primigravid Mothers In A Selected Rural Area At Mangalore, Nijina K. V, Vinish V Mr
Effectiveness Of Foot Reflexology On Anxiety Among Primigravid Mothers In A Selected Rural Area At Mangalore, Nijina K. V, Vinish V Mr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: All women consider pregnancy as a special time in their lives. Many changes occur in a woman’s body during this time, her emotions, and during different events in the life of the woman. All these changes lead to stress and anxiety in pregnant women. Reflexology is one of the most effective techniques for reducing the severity of anxiety. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine the anxiety level on primigravid mothers and to find the effectiveness of Foot Reflexology on anxiety. Methodology: Quantitative evaluative approach with a quasiexperimental two group pre-test – post-test design was used for …
Effect Of Helfer Rhythmic Skin Tap Technique On Procedural Pain Among Patients Receiving Intramuscular Injection, Saleena Shah Dr, Asha Narayanan Ms
Effect Of Helfer Rhythmic Skin Tap Technique On Procedural Pain Among Patients Receiving Intramuscular Injection, Saleena Shah Dr, Asha Narayanan Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Objective: The present study aims at comparing the effect of Helfer Rhythmic Skin Tapping Technique (HST) and Conventional Technique (CT) on pain perception of patients receiving IM injection. Methods: Quasiexperimental two groups, interventional study using cross over design was conducted at orthopaedic wards of Govt. Medical College Kozhikode, Kerala from May 2 – 21, 2011. A total of 82 patients admitted in orthopaedic wards, in the first post-operative day after orthopaedic surgery, who were receiving Inj. Voveran were included. After informed consent, subjects were purposively selected to Group I and II. The tools used were, (a) Interview schedule to assess …
Impact Of Multimodal Pre-Operative Preparation Program On Children Undergoing Surgery – A Pilot Project, Priya Reshma Aranha Ms, Larissa Martha Sams Dr, Prakash Saldanha Mr
Impact Of Multimodal Pre-Operative Preparation Program On Children Undergoing Surgery – A Pilot Project, Priya Reshma Aranha Ms, Larissa Martha Sams Dr, Prakash Saldanha Mr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: It has been observed that children undergo a considerable amount of fear and anxiety when waiting for an upcoming surgery. Many non-pharmacological strategies are being used to manage the pre-operative fear and anxiety in children. This study evaluates the effectiveness of multimodal pre-operative preparation program on fear and anxiety of children undergoing surgery. Methods: It was a quasi-experimental study conducted in selected paediatric surgical units. Using purposive sampling technique, 12 children aged 8-12 years undergoing surgery were selected as study participants. They were divided into experimental and control groups — with six participants in each group. The experimental group …
Anxiety And Coping Mechanisms Among Hiv Positive Patients, Sreelekshmi R Ms
Anxiety And Coping Mechanisms Among Hiv Positive Patients, Sreelekshmi R Ms
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Introduction: HIV or human immunodeficiency virus infection breaks down body’s immune system. In India HIV infection is associated with stigma and open discrimination.This chronic illness can have much deleterious effect on the patients’ physiological and psychological status. Thus, identification of anxiety and different coping strategies adopted by these patients are of prime importance. Methods: A descriptive survey was carried out to collect data from150 HIV positive patients who were on antiretroviral therapy through simple random sample technique (lottery method); the state anxiety inventory and Dr Kiran Rao’s coping checklist were used for collecting data. Result: Findings of the study showed …