https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/6706 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:48:25 GMT 2026-04-04T02:48:25Z https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9478 Title: “A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION AMONG WOMEN AT A SELECTED HOSPITAL, KOLAR” Authors: I, Gethcia; V, Uma Abstract: Every year we celebrate the women's International Day, inspiring the women of today to stride a head in life. While women have made progress in most off the field but still her tends to in inexplicably neglect her own health.The breast self-examination is an examination of the breast, performed by a woman, ideally one time per month. The goal of the breast self-examination is for women to notice changes in the breast that should be brought to the attention of physician for further evaluation, these include breast lumps, changes in the breast shape, size or contour. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9478 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9477 Title: Effectiveness of planned health education on knowledge regarding HIV‑TB co‑infection among HIV patients Authors: Banubi; Lakshmi, Dr. G Vijaya Abstract: In various parts of the world, mainly in developing nations, co‑infection with HIV and tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health concern. Commonly HIV‑TB co‑infection is related to a lack of knowledge on TB among people surviving with HIV. Hence, the particular research study is done to know the effectiveness of planned health education on HIV‑TB co‑infection among HIV patients Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9477 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9476 Title: Knowledge of caretakers regarding management of patients diagnosed with Type II diabetes mellitus admitted in selected hospital, Kolar Authors: S M, Rajendra Prasad; Joseph, Zeanth Carien Abstract: Background & Aim : Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease, involving inappropriately elevated blood glucose levels. Patients are discharged from hospitals and rehabilitation centers in the continuum of care than ever before. It’s been the vital role of home health care nurses is increasingly important as patients are discharged from hospitals and rehabilitation centers early in the course of illness and require more sophisticated nursing management at home. The study aimed to understand the Knowledge of Caretakers regarding the Management of patients Diagnosed with Type II Diabetes Mellitus by using a Structured Knowledge Questionnaire. Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey design was adopted among 70 caretakers at R.L. Jalappa hospital & Research center by using a purposive sampling technique. After obtaining the IEC clearance and permission from the concerned authorities followed by data collection carried out by using validated structured Knowledge questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 descriptive statistics & inferential statistics such as frequency, percentage and chi-square. Results: The study results revealed that, 90.4% of caretakers had inadequate knowledge and remaining with moderate knowledge with 9.6% and none of them found to have adequate knowledge. There was found no significant association between the knowledge and selected socio demographic variables. Therefore the study highlighted that, it’s a significant to emphasize the awareness regarding management of patients diagnosed with Type II Diabetes mellitus and to enhance the knowledge of caretakers. This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9476 2024-02-19T00:00:00Z https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9475 Title: Multimodal intervention on perception and quality of life of geriatric clients regarding health promotional outcomes at a selected hospitals, Kolar, Karnataka, India Authors: R, Vani; Joseph, Zeanth Cariena Abstract: Background of Study: Old age is a privilege for a second childhood and a new stage of opportunity and strength. Older adults are the most rapidly growing segment of the population. By 2050, 80% of all older people will live in low‑ and middle‑income countries. Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of multimodal intervention on perception and quality of life among geriatric clients. Methods: Quantitative approach quasi‑experimental interventional controlled study with pre‑test, post‑test design and follow‑up for two months, adopted by using purposive sampling technique among 120 geriatric clients who gave consent for participation in the study at two different settings of hospitals from July 2022 to January 2023, Kolar. After obtaining Central Ethics Committee approval, data was obtained using the structured perception questionnaire and WHO Quality of Life questionnaire, and the Multimodal Intervention package consisting of a snake and ladder health promotion strategies game, educational video, and informational pamphlet distributed to the experimental group, whereas routine care was given to the control group followed by post‑test group on the 30th and 60th day. Reinforcement was carried out by the investigator on a fortnightly basis reminders through messages. Data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics such as repeated measures of ANOVA, independent ‘t’‑test, paired ‘t‑test, and Chi‑square. Results: A perception significant effect was demonstrated in the experimental group with enhanced mean, standard deviation from pre‑test to post‑test I and Post‑test II found to be 35.1 ± 7.9, 46.3 ± 6.1, and 48.3 ± 4.7, respectively, without significant changes in the control group. Concerning quality of life, important variations were demonstrated in the experimental group with enhanced mean, SD from pre‑test to post‑test I and Post‑test II found to be 54.76 ± 10.39, 74.15 ± 6.75 and 77.71 ± 4.99, respectively, without any significant changes in the control group. Conclusion: Geriatric population was the biggest beneficiary, multimodal intervention was proven to be effective and can be implemented in hospitals and community settings in improving the perception and quality of life of senior clients to foster healthy aging. CTRI Trial Reg no: CTRI/2021/07/034632. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://dspace.sduaher.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/9475 2024-11-18T00:00:00Z