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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Modified ECT for Psychiatric Patients Among Staff Nurses at Selected Mental Hospitals ASR
Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the staff nurses status in the level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding modified electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). ECT basically involves the patient receiving an electrical shock while under anesthesia and is scientifically proven as a safe and effective form of treatment. It is specifically for use on patients who suffer from severe, treatment-resistant or unresponsive to medication, mood disorders. A descriptive research …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude on Organ Donation Among High School Teachers in Selected Schools at Bangalore, With the View to Develop Information Booklet
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the study to determine the knowledge and attitude of high school teacher about organ donation. Method: Nonexperimental descriptive method was adopted in this study. The study was conducted at Grijamba School. Sample size was 50 high school teachers. Convenient sampling technique was used. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. SPSS software version was used for data analysis. Result: Findings reveled (52.29%) had positive attitude and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 52–55 Read article
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Attitude of Nursing Students towards Nursing Profession and Nursing Education
Abstract: Nursing is a concept that brings to mind a multiple ideas and images. These images include white uniforms, nursing caps, needles and bedpans, for others they include kindness, skills, compassion and intelligence [1]. In this era when nursing is no longer isolated in hospital or community settings, it is crucially important that the nursing professionals and other who would work with nurses have a clear meaning of the nursing profession …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Regarding Substance Abuse, Studying in Selected Senior Secondary School of Patiala (Punjab)
Abstract: Substance abuse is a problem that has raised concern all over the world. Addiction is a family disease, one person may use, but the whole family suffers. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of adolescents regarding substance abuse and to aware them about this problem. Data were collected from 100 adolescents with self-structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale and found that adolescents have poor …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Instructional Module on Knowledge and Attitude of Staff Nurses Regarding Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Abstract: Introduction: A study to assess the effectiveness of structured instructional module on knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding Baby friendly Hospital Initiative. This study was under taken with objectives to: develop a SIM regarding Baby friendly Hospital Initiative, to assess and evaluate the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding Baby friendly Hospital Initiative and to find the relationship between posttest knowledge and attitude of staff nurses on Baby …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 96–101 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Parents regarding Home Remedies used for Children with Respiratory Problems
Abstract: Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in pediatricpatients worldwide. Every culture has their own beliefs and practices regarding treatment of respiratoryproblems. A descriptive study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of parentsregarding home remedies used for children with respiratory problems in a secondary hospital of NorthEast India in Nagaland. A sample size of 87 was collected using total enumerative …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 77–84 Read article
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Impact of Education on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Anemia Among Adolescent Girls Between the Age Group of 13–17 years Studying in Secondary School, Farasan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Abstract: Anemia is one of the most frequent dietary deficiencies. It affects people of all ages in most Saudi Arabian states. Anemia in adolescents is a severe public health problem in Saudi Arabia, the prevalence rate is 42%. A lack of nutritional understanding is one of the most common causes of dietary disorders and, as a result, poor practice, which can have a variety of implications. The goal of this study …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Importance of Breast Feeding Among Primigravida Mothers at a Selected Hospital, Amritsar With a View to Develop Health Education Pamphlets
Abstract: Breast feeding is the best and natural feeding and breast milk is best milk. It is perfect food for infants and fulfills the requirements for the six months of life. Breast milk is packed with disease fighting substances that protect your baby from illness Breast milk offers benefits for both mother and baby. Mothers should know about importance, benefits, techniques, contraindications. The self-structured questionnaire and Likert scale was used to …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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Impact of Digital Environmental Engagement on Environmental Attitude and Pro-environmental Behaviour among Degree Students in Nilgiris District
Abstract: The contemporary digital world has recorded several environmental disasters al, around the world which has necessitates the need for an urgent action. Integrate technology to fight against the environmental crisis should be one of the most effective actions for this purpose. The present study aims to examines the impact of digital environmental engagement on environmental attitude and pro-environmental behaviour among the degree students in Nilgiris district. Participants (N=120) were recruited …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 63–67 Read article
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Identifying the Public Transport Improvement Policies from Attitudes of Car, Motorcycle and Public Transport Users in Lahore: A Qualitative Study
Abstract: This paper aims to understand attitudes of different modes users and identify the public transport improvement policies from those attitudes for Lahore city. The underlying factors were identified for the use of private car and motorcycle and public transport through in-depth interviews with selected users of each mode. The results of interviews depict that flexibility and freedom in travelling, status symbol, individual’s privacy, coupling and situational constraints, gender and culture …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 36–49 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Punjab Policemen Regarding Varicose Veins, Its Selected Contributing Factors and Its Prevention at Selected Districts of Punjab with a View to Develop an Information Booklet
Abstract: Varicose vein are the malfunctioning disease of human body. Varicose veins are swollen, enlarged and twisted veins that frequently occur in legs, ankles and feet. The incompetent valves, obesity, prolonged sitting, history of cardiovascular disease and hereditary contribute for the development of varicose veins. Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of Punjab policeman regarding varicose veins and its prevention in selected districts of Punjab. Methodology: A …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation among Adults in Rural Area of Goindwal Sahib District Tarn-Taran, Punjab (2017) in View to Develop Information Booklet
Abstract: An organ is defined as a unit in the body with a special function, usually constructed from several different types of tissue. A human being only has one of some organs, and the organ’s function can be crucial to maintaining life. Organ donation is the donation of biological tissue or an organ of the human body from a dead or living person to a living recipient in order to save …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Health Care Worker’s Attitude and Hydroxychloroquine usage in a Tertiary Care Centre at Capital City of India during Early Phase of COVID 19
Abstract: Introduction: COVID 19 outbreak created apprehension and anxiety across the world because of the unpredicted and unexplained health consequences. There was a lot of scientific discussion happening among medical experts regarding the usage of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a prophylactic drug. Methods: A cross sectional online survey was conducted among 180 Health Care Workers (HCWs) at Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, from April 2020 to May 2020 adopting …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude towards Mental Illness among Adolescents in Selected Schools Tumakuru
Abstract: Adolescents are at risk of developing mental illness due to rapid changes physical and mental development. They need appropriate guidance and support in building sound physical and mental health. Hence the investigator felt that, there is need to assess Knowledge and attitude towards mental illness among adolescents with view to develop information booklet on Prevention of mental illness. Settings and Design: A descriptive survey design was adopted for the present …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Hand Hygiene during COVID-19 Pandemic among Nursing Students
Abstract: Background: China reported the Novel Coronavirus at the end of the year 2019 which was declaredas a Pandemic disease by the WHO later. Proper hand hygiene was identified as one of the simplest,easiest, cost-effective COVID-19 control and prevention measures. It is therefore very important tounderstand the compliance of the Nursing students to hand hygiene. The purpose of this study is toassess the knowledge and attitude of hand hygiene among Nursing …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 62–66 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses Towards Kangaroo Mother Care Working in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Selected Hospitals of District Faridkot Punjab, India with a Purpose to Develop an Information Booklet
Abstract: Kangaroo mother care is very essential for low birth weight babies as well as other babies, as it helps to reduce neonatal mortality and morbidity. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses working in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of selected hospitals of district Faridkot. Convenient sampling method was used to allocate study subjects. Study was conducted on 50 staff nurses. A structured …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 56–64 Read article
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Women’s Knowledge and Attitude toward Contraceptive Methods
Abstract: Introduction: Contraception empowers women by giving them reproductive control. By deferring pregnancy, a woman can restore opportunities for education, employment, and social and political advancement. Objective: This study was carried out to assess the knowledge and attitude of married women toward contraceptive methods. Methods: A descriptive survey design was adopted to assess the knowledge and attitude of married women toward contraceptive methods. A sample of 622 married women was selected, …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 40–44 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Importance of Continuing Education Among the Nurses Working in the Intensive Care Unit at Hubballi
Abstract: Background: Nursing professionals provide continuous, round-the-clock patient care, making it essential for them to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills. Continuing education plays a vital role in professional development and in ensuring quality patient outcomes. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of nurses regarding the importance of continuing education and to evaluate the effectiveness of a planned teaching program in enhancing their understanding. Methodology: An evaluative research …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Informational Module Regarding Knowledge and Attitude of Child Adoption among Infertile Couple in Selected Infertility Clinics in Punjab
Abstract: The birth of a child brings immense happiness to the parents and the whole family. However, couples who are infertile remain elusive to this happiness. Though there are different treatment strategies to overcome this problem, but these methods also remain futile in certain cases. Such couples should plan for adoption, which can also be a form of rehabilitation for the child as well. This study was done to assess the …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 28–60 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Logo Therapy on Knowledge and Attitude Takers of Patients Admitted in Psychiatric Ward at Mgmcri, Puducherry Regarding Electro-Convulsive Therapy Among Primary Care
Abstract: Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of logo therapy on knowledge and attitude regarding electro convulsive therapy. Methodology: Pre-Experimental Research Design (one group pre-test and post-test). Result: The study finding reveals that out of 30 samples, in pre-test 21(70%) of the primary care takers had moderate knowledge and 9(30%) had inadequate knowledge, mean knowledge score was 6.97 regarding Electroconvulsive Therapy. Conclusion: Thus the study findings clearly reveal that the logo therapy …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article