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Perception Regarding Respectful Maternity Care Among Postnatal Mothers, Rithughosh K P, Sreeja G. Pillai

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Every woman has the right to receive Respectful Maternity Care(RMC). Evidence of disrespect and abuse is reported globally. In India, almost every woman goes through some level of disrespect and abuse during childbirth, even though studies on RMC among postnatal mothers of Indian and Kerala origin are scarce. So, exploring this would be of great use in evidence-based fine-tuning of RMC services to promote quality maternal and newborn care. Objective: Assess the perceptions regarding RMC among postnatal mothers. Methodology: Quantitative approach with descriptive cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 250 postnatal mothers based on consecutive sampling …

Professional Values Among Bsc Nursing Students And Their Perception Of The Status Of Nursing As A Profession, Joselin Mariet

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

ABSTRACT

Professional values are the values reflected in our relationship with clients, colleagues and the significant others. The ‘Code of Ethics’ for nurses provide directions for relationship of nurses to clients, community and the profession and it delineates the fundamental values of professional nursing. Objectives: To describe and correlate the professional values of B Sc Nursing students and their perception on status of nursing as a profession; to compare the professional values and perceptions of I, II, III and IV year students; to find out the relationship of professional value and perception scores of students with their socio-economic status. …

Physiological Needs Of Immobilized Patients As Perceived By Family Members, Rahul Bisht Mr, Rajesh Kumar Sharma Mr, Sanchita Pagazhendi Dr, Kamli Prakash Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The term family caregiver which is associated with informal caregiver refers to an unpaid dear, friend or neighbour, who provides care to a person having an associated acute or chronic condition and desires to manage a variety of tasks, from simple ones such as bathing, dressing, and taking medications to nasogastric tube feeding and ventilator care. Objective: The objectives were to assess the perception of family members regarding psychological needs of immobilized patients. Methods and material: A descriptive survey was undertaken to assess the perception of family members regarding physiological needs of immobilized patients admitted to a selected hospital …

Perception Of Sexual Harassment Among The Undergraduate Students, Aditi Gurung Ms, Sangeetha Priyadarshini Ms, Binu E. Margaret Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Sexual harassment means unwanted sexually determined behaviour such as physical contacts and advances, making sexually derogative comments, and sexual pressures whether by verbal or non- verbal actions. Students may not recognize the harassing behaviours and the harasser can take this as an advantage. Therefore, it becomes very important to understand how the students perceive different types of sexual harassment. Objective: To assess the perception of sexual harassment by the undergraduate students. Methods: A crosssectional survey was conducted among 408 undergraduate students of selected professional colleges of Udupi district. Data was collected using Perception Scale on sexual harassment. Stratified proportionate …