Aim of the study: A Study was conducted to evaluate the Knowledge and Practice of Self care management of diabetes mellitus at Abhi S.K. Hospital at Gobichettipalayam. Methodology: A quantitative evaluative approach with descriptive research design was used. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the samples. 30 samples were selected. Demographic variables were collected by routine follow up. The investigator used questionnaires to collect self-care management of diabetic patients. The data gathered were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics method. Results: The result shows that mean post test score after the investigator used questionnaires to collect self-care management of diabetic patients. The data gathered were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics method. Diabetic teaching was higher than the mean pre-test score, the post-test knowledge and practice score was 21. The obtained“t? value for comparison of knowledge score was 33.55 at 29 significant at (p<0.05) level. The calculated „t? value for comparison of knowledge on practice score was 36.49 at (29) significant at (p<0.05) level. The educational status has influenced on the post-test knowledge on person with Diabetes Mellitus. Conclusion: The conclusion is knowledge and practice has significant effect in management of diabetes mellitus after the diabetic education programme which improves the knowledge and Practice among patients.
This cross-sectional comparative study aims to assess and compare the levels of social skills among homogenous siblings of nursing students at Ganga College of Nursing, the study employed a non-probability purposive sampling technique after obtaining institutional permission and securing informed consent from all participants. Aim and Objectives: The primary objectives were to assess social skills within sibling groups, analyse differences between elder and younger siblings of the same sex, and investigate disparities between male and female siblings. Demographic profiles of the participants, including age, gender, family type, were collected to provide contextual background for the study. Data collection utilized a structured Google Form questionnaire designed to comprehensively evaluate various aspects of social skills among homogenous sibling pairs. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics was utilized to interpret the data and draw meaningful comparisons across different groups. Results: Demographic profiles revealed a youthful majority (38.33% aged 18-19, 28.33% aged 20-21), balanced gender distribution (50% male, 50% female) and predominant single-family households (68%). Elder siblings showed significantly higher social skills scores (mean = 78.83) than younger siblings (mean = 68.53), with females (mean = 84.25) significantly outperforming males (mean = 54.25) in social skills proficiency. Conclusion: Elder siblings exhibited significantly higher social skills scores compared to younger siblings. Both male and female siblings generally demonstrated good to excellent social skills, with females showing slightly higher proficiency. These findings emphasize the importance of familial and developmental factors in shaping social competencies among siblings.
A quantitative, randomized control trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of ginger compress in alleviating low back pain among adult women in Urban Choolai, Chennai. Sixty participants with low back pain were randomly selected and divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving ginger compress and a control group continuing routine interventions. Pain levels were assessed pre- and post-intervention using the numerical pain rating scale. A significant mean difference in pain reduction was observed: 41.6% in the experimental group compared to 10% in the control group. Findings demonstrated the potential of ginger compress as a cost-effective, natural remedy for low back pain.
The present study was aimed to assess the effect of planned teaching programme on menopause among married women in selected OPDs at Carmel hospital, Aluva. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding menopause among married women in selected OPDs at Carmel hospital, develop and implement the planned teaching programme, determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme by using paired t-test, find out the association between post-test knowledge score and selected demographic variables. The one group pre-test – post-test pre - experimental research design was used in this study and it was conducted among 30 samples from Carmel hospital, Aluva. Simple probability sampling technique was used in this study. Structured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge regarding menopause among married women. The data collected were tabulated and analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result shows that there was a significant relationship between post-test knowledge score and selected demographic variables like previous knowledge, socioeconomic status and religion. The planned teaching programme was effective and there was a significant relationship between pre-test knowledge score and post-test knowledge score.
A descriptive study to assess the knowledge on prevention of novel corona virus among adults in selected community area. Research hypothesis was formulated to the effectiveness. The research design was on group in descriptive design. This study was conducted in rural settings. The sample size for the study was 60. Sample for this study through convenience sampling. Hence this study concludes that, the analysis of the data collected from 60 middle adults on prevention of novel corona virus. Regarding knowledge level, (5%) of middle adults had inadequate knowledge, (70%) of middle adults had moderate knowledge, (25%) of middle adults had adequate knowledge.
R. Usha Esther*, R. Rajesh, A. S. Ayilya, Kusum, Tabassum Jan, S. Bhuvana.