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14 articles for “Mental Health Status”
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A Descriptive Study on the Mental Health Status of Teaching Faculty at a Selected Arts College in Virudhunagar
Abstract: The current research was conducted to evaluate the mental health condition of the teaching staff. The objectives of the study were to assess the mental health status of teaching faculty in selected arts college at Virudhunagar and to identify the association between mental health status of teaching faculty and selected demographic variables in selected arts college at Virudhunagar. A purposive sampling method, specifically non-probability, was employed to select 34 participants. …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 35–48 Read article
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Effectiveness of Counselling on Knowledge Regarding Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practices Among Mothers of Young Children
Abstract: Introduction: Appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are essential for the nutritional status, health, optimal physical and mental growth, cognitive development, overall well-being in early vulnerable years as well as in later life and ultimately for the survival of children. Faulty feeding practices, such as early or delayed initiation of complementary feeding (CF) offering the wrong foods, not meeting the nutritional requirement of the child and discontinuing breastfeeding, …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Assess The Neonatal Nutritional Status in Relation To Maternal Indicators In Postnatal Wards
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Nutrition is important at every age. Good nutrition is essential for survival,physical development, mental development, adequate health & well being 1 . Malnutritionduring neonatal period can also affect growth potential and the risk of morbidity andmortality in later years of life 2 .Maternal indicators place a crucial role in influencing foetalgrowth and birth outcome 3 .The present study aims at assessment of nourishment of neonate inrelation to maternal indicators …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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A pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of nursing intervention on the Knowledge regarding Pubertal changes among secondary school girls in GGHS Sumbal, Jammu and Kashmir
Abstract: Introduction-The future health status of an individual is determined by the safe and secure transition from childhood to adulthood. This transition is always association with some change in physical, mental, sexual, psychological and social changes that one should be knowledgeable of; particularly the person undergoing change. This period of utmost importance in one's life and it is the base on which the rest of life will depend. The attitude towards …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 54–60 Read article
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Effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation program to enhance quality of life on patients with post myocardial infarction (2015)
Abstract: Introduction: Myocardial infarction is a life threatening heart disease and a major public health problem all over the world. Health is defined by WHO is a state of complete mental and physical, social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity and this applies as a whole to rehabilitation of cardiac patients. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is the enhancement and maintenance of cardiovascular health through individualized programs designed to …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Perception of caregivers’ stress while caring for Tracheostomy Patients -Literature Review
Abstract: Tracheostomy, a surgical procedure that creates a direct airway through an opening in the trachea, is essential for patients with respiratory challenges requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation or those with upper airway obstructions. This research paper explores the procedural aspects of tracheostomy, the associated complications, and the critical role of proper tube selection and maintenance. The paper also examines the stress experienced by caregivers of tracheostomy patients, highlighting the specific emotional, …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Caregivers of Patients with Affective Disorders
Abstract: Mental disorders are widely recognized as a major contributor to the global burden of disease worldwide. In this affective disorders or mood disorders are more prominent, affecting about one in ten thousand during their life time. Caregivers are one of the three basic components of treatment along with the patient and healthcare professionals. Attitude and beliefs regarding mental illness are moulded by personal knowledge, knowing and interacting with those living …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy on Cognition among the Institutionalized Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes at Madurai
Abstract: Background of the Study: The aging population is increasing significantly in the world. Therefore,world population is expected to be comprised of progressively bigger proportion of elderlyindividuals. Human aging is an inevitable process and, as such, implies a process of transformationand progressive change in biological, psychological and social structure. The cognitive functionbegins to deteriorate with advancing age and there are common consequences to variouspsychological and social aspects, such as the loss …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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A Study To Assess The Knowledge And Attitude Regarding Human Rights Of Mentally Ill Among The Staff Nurses Working In Selected Hospital For Mental Health Of Gujarat State With A View To Develop An Information Booklet
Abstract: The study was aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Human Rights of Mentally ill among the Staff Nurses working in selected hospital for mental health of Gujarat state. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was implied in the study. Convenient sampling method was used to select 100 samples. A 40 question Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and 20 question Likert Attitude Scale was used to assess …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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“Explore the Knowledge of Anganwadi worker’s regarding Malnutrition and problems faced by them”
Abstract: Introduction: As the Anganwadi worker is the key person in the ICDS program, her education level and knowledge of Malnutrition plays an important role related to her performance in the Anganwadi center. The purpose of ICDS is to improve the health, nutrition and growth & development of children. The present paper focuses on the Knowledge and problems of Anganwadi workers which they encounter there off. Objective- The functioning of AWWs …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Factitious disorder
Abstract: Factitious disorder is a condition in which an individual approaches to healthcare professionals seeking investigation and treatment for signs and symptoms that they have consciously fabricated. Factitious disorder is a mental disorder in which an individual intentionally produces or inflates the physical or mental illness to attain sympathy, attention from others; the individual is prepared to endure painful or risky tests and create self as ill or injured. It can …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 85–91 Read article
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Prevalence and Factors associated with Malnutrition among Under-five Children
Abstract: Adequate nutrition is fundamental during infancy and early childhood for the development of each child’s full human potential. Malnutrition is one of the major health problems which affects physical as well as mental development of children. Many nutritional programs were undertaken by the government, but still we could not get rid of malnutrition completely. So, it is important to identify the risk factors associated with the occurrence of malnutrition other …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 79–83 Read article
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Mental Wellbeing of High School Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract: Introduction: Students, teachers, and parents have all faced numerous difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are now learning about the broad effects on pupils as a result of schools being shuttered, physically isolating restrictions, and other unanticipated changes to their life. Children who already manage mental health disorders have been particularly vulnerable to the adjustments. 188 nations have closed all of their schools, according to UNESCO. One …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Counselling on Level of Awareness Regarding the Ill Effects of Substance Abuse Among Substance Abusers at Selected Setting
Abstract: Background: Substance abuse means the harmful abuse of substance such as alcohol and illicit drugs. Unlimited use of these substances produces the dependence with behavioural, higher mental functioning, physiological changes when abused continuously and repeated strong desire, to ingest substance despite of its harmful consequences. Restoration of the health of the substance abusers mainly dependent on the policies related to alcohol and intervention planned to reduce the pattern of substance …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 28–36 Read article