International Journal of Neurological Nursing
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2020)
Published
Table of contents
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms Among General Population in Flood Affected Areas of Ernakulam District
Abstract: A mental health condition called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is triggered by experiencing a terrifying event. The people who experienced or witnessed the traumatic events may develop some physical or mental health complications because of the impact of the event. The objectives of the study were to determine the PTSD symptoms among general population in flood-affected areas of Ernakulam District, and to find the association between PTSD symptoms among general …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Assessment on the Level of Stress and Anxiety Among Antenatal Women in Selected Maternity Centres at Coimbatore
Abstract: Pregnancy may not always proceed normally since many events occur which make women highly sensitive. These emotional changes progress to psychological problems. Pregnancy and its transition to parenthood have been linked to an increase in anxiety symptoms, depression, worry and stress. Around the globe, many pregnant women experiences tress. In this study, a convenient sample of 100 antenatal women was taken to assess stress using the Perceived Stress Scale and …
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Depression among Transgender at Central Part of Gujarat
Abstract: Objective: To assess the level of depression among the transgender. Design: Descriptive study. Settings: Central part of Gujarat state. Participants: Through purposive sampling technique, 70 transgenders aged between 15 and 75 years who scored mild-to-severe depression level on administering Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) were selected. Interventions: Standardized tool administered to assess the level of depression among the transgender population at selected area of central Gujarat state. Outcome …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Mental Well-being and its Associated Factors among Migrants in Ottappalam Town, Palakkad
Abstract: The number of Kerala migrants as estimated by the migration survey in 2014 is 23.63 lakhs. The corresponding number was 22.81 lakhs in 2011, 21.93 lakhs in 2008, and 18.38 lakhs in 2003. These numbers indicating the migration from Kerala have been increasing since 2003. The study was to assess the level of mental well-being and its associated factors among the migrants in Ottappalam. A descriptive research design was used …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Rural People Regarding Mental Illnesses Residing in Selected Areas of Loni Village, Maharashtra
Abstract: Introduction: Mental illness has been the problem of mankind since time immemorial. The general public`s attitude towards mental illness is negative, stigmatized and fearful. The knowledge of normal and abnormal mental health makes a significant difference in general public`s caring attitude towards the one with mental illness. The objectives of this study were (i) to assess the knowledge and (ii) to assess the attitude of rural people regarding mental illness …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 32–40 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program Regarding Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health Nursing Practice Among Nursing Students in Selected Colleges of Nursing, Ludhiana
Abstract: Introduction: The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program regarding legal and ethical issues in mental health nursing practice among nursing students in selected colleges of nursing, Ludhiana. Objectives: To assess the pre-test knowledge score of nursing students regarding legal and ethical issues in mental health nursing practice in experimental and control groups; to assess the post-test knowledge score of nursing students regarding legal and …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 41–68 Read article
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Assessment of Academic Stress among First-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students
Abstract: Assessment of the academic stress among first-year B.Sc. (N) students in Vivekanandha College of Nursing, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Namakkal (Dt). The study was undertaken during the year 2018 by using descriptive approach. The study findings state that, out of 30 samples, 11 (37%) samples had very low stress, 12 (40%) samples had low stress, 5 (16%) samples had average stress, and 2 (7%) samples had high stress.
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–10 Read article