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13 articles for “drug abuse”
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Drug Abuse and its Impact on Health Between Urban and Rural Adolescents in Selected High Schools of Gokak Taluk with a View to Develop an Information Booklet
Abstract: Background of the Study: Adolescence represents a crucial and dynamic stage in the human life cycle. Roughly 18–20% of the Indian population falls within the age range of 10–20 years. This demographic, comprising future citizens, faces a significant vulnerability to early initiation into drugs and other psychoactive substances. Nurses have an important role in assessing their knowledge regarding drug abuse in schools, and also in community area regarding drug abuse. …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 30–52 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Control Strategies on Knowledge, Drug Refusal Assertiveness, and Self-Management Skills Among Adolescents in Selected Centers of Madurai – A Mixed Method Research Approach
Abstract: Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from age 10 to 19 years. It represents a distinctive phase in human growth and a critical period for establishing the fundamentals of optimal health. Aim: (1) To recognize adolescents engaged in substance abuse and investigate the underlying causes and factors contributing to their behavior. (2) To assess the efficacy of interventions aimed at controlling substance abuse among adolescents. Research …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Knowledge of High School Students Regarding Substance Abuse in a Selected School in Kottayam District
Abstract: Substance abuse in various forms is a social problem. Kerala shows a high prevalence in alcoholism and is ranked top in India. A descriptive study was done to assess the knowledge of high school students regarding substance abuse and to determine the association between the knowledge of high school students and baseline variables. The study was conducted in a school at Peruva. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Level of Selected Character Defect among Adolescents in a Selected Village at Kanyakumari District
Abstract: The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge level of selected character defect among adolescents in a selected village at Kanyakumari district. The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge regarding selected character defect among adolescents. To find out the association between knowledge regarding selected character defect and socio-demographic variables. Research approach: Quantitative research approach was used. Research design: A descriptive design was selected for this study. …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Fungal-Mediated Myco-Nanoparticle Synthesis Using Fusarium Species
Abstract: Green synthesis of nanoparticles is a developing technology known for its safe and environmentally friendly approach. Fungi possess essential features in fabricating biogenic nanoparticles of different metals due to their enzymatic capabilities. Myconanoparticles derived from Fusarium species are synthesized in multiple stages. The most utilized species for nanoparticle creation are Fusarium oxysporum and Fusarium solani. This study aims to investigate the growth and conduct microscopic inspection of Fusarium sp. The …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Drug Regulatory System in India
Abstract: Drug and medicine, both are interchangeably used in medical science. Moreover, drug is a broad term which cover its implication in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure, while medicine is confined with clinical cure of a patients. Thus, drug is not always a bad thing as advertise by media and movie. However, abuse of some illicit drug is responsible for addiction, a reason behind its critics. Drug regulatory system is measures …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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EFFECTIVENESS OF STP ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A PRE-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Abstract: Background of the study: Substance abuse is a social evil found worldwide. It is prevalent mostly in young children and especially males. Large proportion of world’s population is now under the threat of substance abuse. It is maladaptive pattern of drug use leading to impairment or distress in social and occupational functioning manifested by failure to fulfil major roles. Among the environment factors attributed to drug dependence are rapid technological …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–2 8 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
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Research Brief: High Risk Behavior among Adolescent Boys: A Matter of Serious Concern
Abstract: Objective: To assess the high risk behavior among adolescent boys (15–19 years) in the resettled colony of Chandigarh. Methods: Cross-sectional study was done to interview 301 study subjects. Systematic random sampling has been used in this study. Results: Adolescent boys were abusing alcohol (27.2%), cigarette (11%), cannabis and other drugs (6.6%). More than half of the adolescent boys had a good knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases (59%). Only one-third of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Health Hazards and Prevention of Selected Substance Abuse among Pu College Students of Urban Pu Colleges at Bangalore
Abstract: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The word “adolescence” is derived from the Latin adolescere (to grow up). Adolescence is therefore literally the period of growing up and becoming an adult. In western society the term is now mainly used to describe the period from about 12 to about 18 or 19 years, or the period of development from childhood to young adulthood. Drug is a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–86 Read article
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Impact of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude related to substance abuse among inmates of de-addiction centers of selected districts, Rajasthan
Abstract: Background: Substance use disorders represent a major public health challenge worldwide. Risk factors for developing substance abuse are physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, exposure to trauma, bullying, gang affiliation, family members or peers who use or misuse substances, easy access to these substances, comorbid psychiatric illness, lack of knowledge about drugs and unhealthy coping skills towards life events. Aim: This study is aimed to measure the effect of educational intervention …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 55–61 Read article
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A Pilot Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Peer-led Health Education on Knowledge Regarding the Adverse Effects of Self-medication among Mothers of Under-five Children in Selected Rural Community of Salem
Abstract: Child health is the most crucial factor determining the growth of children, especially during their first five years of life. In recent years, the relatively low immune response in this age group has resulted in outbreaks of diseases and infections. Self-medication involves the use of drugs without consulting a physician for the treatment or prevention of ailments. Self-medication is a potentially unsafe practice with various risks, including drug interactions, antibiotic …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh
Abstract: The knowledge base of pharmacotherapy is changing. Even five decades ago, rural people used to visit folk healers for traditional medication mostly obtained from the roots and leaves of the remote plants. Bangladesh, a country of a fertile land, has a rich flora of medicinal plants. Around 5000 angiosperm plant species are identified and researchers are continuously working with them. And also, their impeccable contribution toward medicinal science is also …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–29 Read article