Research & Reviews: Journal of Community Health Nursing
This is blind peer-reviewed journal that provides a platform which aspires to cover all the aspects of Community Health Nursing. This journal provides a deep insight in advancement and research in the field of Community Health Nursing. Focus and Scope Psychological Disaster Psychology Psychiatric Care Psychological Disorders Health Promotion Health science Policies Personal Devolopment & Health habits Self management Home care & Home health nursing Community Human caring Human health experience Patient-centered care Spirituality Wellness Interdisciplinary Health promotion Evidence-based practice Health Healing Evidence-based practice
Awareness and Knowledge of Rhesus-D Incompatibility among Young Adults in Federal College of Agriculture Akure Ondo State
Background: Rhesus-D incompatibility is a condition with much medical concern; this study presents an opportunity for young adults to be assessed about the predisposition and complications of rhesus-D incompatibility. Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness and knowledge of rhesus-d incompatibility among young adults. Methods: The awareness and understanding of rhesus-d incompatibility among 101 respondents chosen using multistage sample approaches was evaluated using a cross-sectional descriptive survey design. Data for the study was gathered using a self-structured questionnaire (Cronbach value = 0.82), and SPSS software version 23 was utilized for analysis. Results: Findings revealed 58% of the respondents are between the age of 16-20 years. Also, 65% of the young adults were female while 36% are male. Only 83% of young adults know their blood group. However, only 28% indicated that they know their family members blood group. Finding this study shows that a substantial number of respondents have heard about rhesus-D incompatibility but do not have adequate information on the causes, effect and its prevention. Also, about two-third 64% agree that Rhesus-D incompatibility is preventable. In addition, no significant difference was found between the knowledge of Rhesus-D incompatibility based on the respondents’ gender, t (98) = 1.383, p= 0.960 at P< 0.05 level of significant. Conclusion: Based on the finding recommendation were put forward among that, nurses should intensify information dissemination on Rhesus-D incompatibility among young adult through sensitization programs.
A Hypothetical Approach to Sugar Disease Treatment
In the current recent trend, so many diabetes patients’ statistics are more visible in almost all hospitals. In this paper one can give a perfect remedy as a working theorem of hypothesis. The addition of Jupiter planet energy for type 2 sugar and the addition of Venus planet energy for type 1 diabetes in the form of food, grain, herbs, flowers, spices, seeds, vegetables, and fruits. Consuming these is not enough, again, friends. Usually, Jupiter and Venus’s friends’ planets’ food consumption is one more kind of treatment for sugar disease. The human body part ruling over the pancreas gland, which gives insulin fluid as hormones, then the natural way of increasing food, such as sweet potato, broccoli, fenugreek, turmeric, etc., and resistance to the flow of glucose through urine is again consuming friends’ planets of the Jupiter planet. Even Soul liquid is equivalent to DNA & RNA, resulting in sperm count potency and seminal fluid, which decides the human strength, especially for couples in married life for children's production. Deficiency of Jupiter energy and Venus’s energy results in sugar and diabetes disease. Also in a few cases, lifestyle and stressful work environment and heredity for type 2. One can cure through ayurveda methods and gain naturally by consuming food. In the universe there are few negative energy species that are in contact with single-sense-level beings, so this sugar disease will be spreading randomly at peak level. Also, there will be counters for these species as positive energy species, usually 1D sheath species as same as ancestors.
Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cervical Cancer Among Women in Selected Rural Areas of Kollam District
Cervical cancer is the second common female malignant tumour globally which seriously threatens female's health. Persistent infection of high-risk Human papilloma virus (HPV) has been clarified to be the necessary cause of cervical cancer. This study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding cervical cancer among women in selected rural areas of Kollam district of South Kerala; to determine the correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding cervical cancer among women in selected rural areas, to determine the association between knowledge regarding cervical cancer and selected demographic variables and to find out the association between attitude regarding cervical cancer and selected demographic variables. This cross-sectional study was conducted among women of age group 35-65 years who were residing Pampuram ward (number 10) of Kalluvathukkal panchayat of Kollam district in South Kerala during the period of 2024-2025.Socio personal data sheet was used to collect socio demographic data of women’s age group of 35 -65 years. Knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer. 5-point Likert scale was used to assess the attitude of women regarding cervical cancer. The result of the study showed that 52% of the women had average knowledge, 40% had poor knowledge, 8% had good knowledge, and 84% had average attitude, 11% had poor attitude and 5% had good attitude regarding cervical cancer. Age, religion, education, occupation, marital status, number of children, and monthly family income did not significantly correlate with either knowledge or attitude. Women's attitudes and knowledge about cervical cancer showed a weakly positive correlation.
Malaria is a protozoal disease caused by an infection with parasites of the genus Plasmodium. A febrile condition with a definite periodicity with the symptoms such as cold phase: rigor, hot phase: high fever, sweating phase: profuse sweating. Community must be educated on cause, spread, prevention and management of malaria. Individual, groups and mass educational approaches have to be used to educate the community.
A Study to evaluate the level of knowledge related to the Basic Life Support module among fourth-semester B.Sc. Nursing students at Archana College of Nursing, Pandalam
Basic Life Support (BLS) is a critical component in emergency care, enabling healthcare professionals to provide immediate assistance to individuals experiencing life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest and respiratory failure. Adequate knowledge of BLS among nursing students is essential, as they are often the first responders in clinical settings. This study was conducted to evaluate the level of knowledge related to the Basic Life Support module among fourth-semester B.Sc. Nursing students at Archana College of Nursing, Pandalam. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study. The sample consisted of fourth-semester B.Sc. Nursing students selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire designed to assess the students ‘knowledge regarding various aspects of BLS, including airway management, chest compressions, rescue breathing, and emergency response protocols. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that a majority of the students possessed moderate knowledge regarding BLS, while a smaller proportion demonstrated adequate knowledge. However, certain gaps were identified in specific areas such as the correct sequence of resuscitation and compression-to-ventilation ratios. The study concludes that although nursing students have a basic understanding of BLS, there is a need for regular training sessions, workshops, and simulation-based learning to enhance their knowledge and skills. Continuous education and reinforcement of BLS guidelines are recommended to ensure better preparedness in handling emergency situations.
Effectiveness of Snake and Ladder Game Based Education on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Healthy Lifestyle among School aged Children at PRS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
Childhood obesity is a growing concern globally, affecting over 340 million children (WHO, 2020). Studies show game-based education programs can promote healthy lifestyles among school children. In Kerala, 12.6% of school children are overweight or obese (Kumar et al., 2017). This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a snake and ladder game-based education program in promoting knowledge and attitude regarding healthy lifestyle among school children in Trivandrum. Promoting healthy lifestyles among school children is crucial. Healthy habits formed in childhood reduce chronic disease risk and improve quality of life (WHO, 2018). Many children lack knowledge and attitude for healthy habits. Traditional teaching methods are often ineffective. Innovative approaches are needed to engage children. Game-based education is a potential solution. Games promote learning and behavior change, especially among children (Gee, 2007). The snake and ladder game can teach children about healthy lifestyles. Incorporating health content into the game can improve knowledge and attitude. This approach may influence behavior and promote positive health outcomes. This study investigates the effectiveness of a snake and ladder game-based education program. The program aims to improve knowledge and attitude regarding healthy lifestyles among school children. The study focuses on promoting healthy habits through interactive learning. Healthy lifestyles can be promoted through engaging education. This research will contribute to the development of effective health education programs. The objectives of the study have to find out the effectiveness of snake and ladder game-based education on knowledge and attitude regarding healthy lifestyle among school children, find out the association between the level of knowledge among school-aged children with their selected demographic data the methods used were pre-experimental study was chosen, one group pre-test - posttest was used for this study simple random sampling technique was used for this study sample size of 60 school aged children of age 6-12 are selected a structured questionnaire and attitude scale was used to assess the knowledge and attitude then the collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics based on pre-defined objectives of the study. The result was the present study the assessment of pretest knowledge regarding healthy lifestyle among school aged children scores show that 6.6% have good knowledge level,81.6% have average knowledge level ,11.6% have poor knowledge level. In pretest attitude 0% have good attitude ,48.33% have average attitude and 51.66% have poor attitude. Correlation of improvement of knowledge and attitude and snake and ladder game-based education that there is positive correlation between the knowledge and attitude and snake and ladder game-based education, the P value was 0.0001. Chi-square test revealed that there was significant association between posttest level of knowledge and attitude with selected demographic It concluded by the study findings revealed that snake and ladder game-based education regarding healthy lifestyle among school aged children is effective in improving knowledge and attitude. There is a positive relation between knowledge and selected demographic variables. School aged children must know about the causes of unhealthy lifestyles. The snake and ladder game-based education will help to improve the knowledge and attitude regarding the adverse effects of unhealthy lifestyle.