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Research paper thumbnail of Daytime-sleepiness, factors affecting sleep and sleep-quality among professional college students of South India - A correlative study

Clinical epidemiology and global health, Feb 1, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge of child sexual abuse and attitudes towards reporting it among teachers and parents of children studying in selected primary schools of Udupi Taluk, India

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Antenatal Depression among Pregnant Women Attending Tertiary Care Hospitals in South India

Depression Research and Treatment, Nov 17, 2022

Background. Antenatal depression (AND) is a common mood disorder that affects both the mother and... more Background. Antenatal depression (AND) is a common mood disorder that affects both the mother and the child. Objective. The current study is aimed at identifying the prevalence of antenatal depression and the risk factors associated with it in South Indian pregnant women. Materials and Methods. The current study was carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital where pregnancy and postnatal care are offered. In the study, 314 pregnant women who visited the antenatal clinic for their prenatal checkups were included. To diagnose possible depression, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used. The chi-square test was applied to determine the association between antenatal depression and various socioeconomic, obstetric, and medical factors. A logistic regression analysis was performed to identify significant confounding variables. Results. Of the total 314 women, 69 (21.98%) were suffering from possible depression with the mean EPDS score being 10:61 ± 7:48. Women of younger age had greater risks for depression than older women (AOR = 2:01; 95% CI: 0.56-7.20). Maternal age (χ 2 = 0:013, p = 0:009) and the presence of health issues during the current pregnancy (χ 2 = 5:18, p = 0:023) were the factors significantly associated with antenatal depression. Conclusions. Clinical efforts should focus on screening antenatal depression, early identification, and effective care, thus preventing progression to postpartum depression and its detrimental effects.

Research paper thumbnail of Adjustment and Self-esteem among Novice B Sc. Nursing Students of Udupi District

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, 2020

Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college pl... more Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college plays an important role in developing the self-esteem of the students. Objective: To find the correlation between adjustment and selfesteem among novice B.Sc. Nursing students. Methods: The study was conducted with 196 first year B.Sc. Nursing students using correlative study design. A convenient sampling technique was adopted. Socio-demographic proforma, adjustment assessment inventory and state self-esteem scale were used to collect the data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that among 196 students, 119 (60.7%) had a moderate adjustment, 50 (25.5%) had a good adjustment and 27 (13.8%) of the students had a poor adjustment. Majority of the students, 169 (86.20%) had good self-esteem and 27 (13.80%) had poor self-esteem. A significant relationship was found between adjustment and self-esteem (r=0.615, p=.000). A significant association was also found between gender, monthly family income and adjustment. Conclusion: Students who leave home for the first time to stay in hostels and study, faced challenges in adjusting to the various demands compared to students who Were natives and did not stay in hostels while studying Therefore, much more effort is needed to settle those students in a new environment.

Research paper thumbnail of Adjustment and Self-esteem among Novice B Sc. Nursing Students of Udupi District

Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college pl... more Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college plays an important role in developing the self-esteem of the students. Objective: To find the correlation between adjustment and selfesteem among novice B.Sc. Nursing students. Methods: The study was conducted with 196 first year B.Sc. Nursing students using correlative study design. A convenient sampling technique was adopted. Socio-demographic proforma, adjustment assessment inventory and state self-esteem scale were used to collect the data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that among 196 students, 119 (60.7%) had a moderate adjustment, 50 (25.5%) had a good adjustment and 27 (13.8%) of the students had a poor adjustment. Majority of the students, 169 (86.20%) had good self-esteem and 27 (13.80%) had poor self-esteem. A significant relationship was found between adjustment and self-esteem (r=0.615, p=.000). A significant association was also found between gender, monthly fami...

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of a prenatal psychosocial education program on postnatal depression, stress, and parenting self-efficacy in women in South India - A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Mental Health & Prevention

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence and Associated risk Factors of Postnatal Depression in South Asian region—A Systematic review

Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

Research paper thumbnail of Self-Medication Practices among the Adolescent Population of South Karnataka, India

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

Introduction. Self-medication is used every day in the form of self-care of our health. Different... more Introduction. Self-medication is used every day in the form of self-care of our health. Different studies in India have shown that more than 50% of the adolescent population takes self-medication every day for their health. Self-medication is an important concern at the global level, and it is an important issue in the health area. Aims. To determine the prevalence of self-medication among adolescents, identifying the commonly used drugs as self-medication and finding the association between self-medication and selected demographic variables are important. Materials and Methods. In a descriptive cross-sectional survey, 220 adolescents were enrolled through cluster random sampling. A self-administered questionnaire (developed by the researcher) along with a demographic profile sheet to assess the prevalence of self-medication and commonly used drugs was exercised. In the study, self-medication was defined as the consumption of medication without the prescription of the physician in t...

Research paper thumbnail of Daytime-sleepiness, factors affecting sleep and sleep-quality among professional college students of South India - A correlative study

Clinical epidemiology and global health, Feb 1, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge of child sexual abuse and attitudes towards reporting it among teachers and parents of children studying in selected primary schools of Udupi Taluk, India

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Antenatal Depression among Pregnant Women Attending Tertiary Care Hospitals in South India

Depression Research and Treatment, Nov 17, 2022

Background. Antenatal depression (AND) is a common mood disorder that affects both the mother and... more Background. Antenatal depression (AND) is a common mood disorder that affects both the mother and the child. Objective. The current study is aimed at identifying the prevalence of antenatal depression and the risk factors associated with it in South Indian pregnant women. Materials and Methods. The current study was carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital where pregnancy and postnatal care are offered. In the study, 314 pregnant women who visited the antenatal clinic for their prenatal checkups were included. To diagnose possible depression, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used. The chi-square test was applied to determine the association between antenatal depression and various socioeconomic, obstetric, and medical factors. A logistic regression analysis was performed to identify significant confounding variables. Results. Of the total 314 women, 69 (21.98%) were suffering from possible depression with the mean EPDS score being 10:61 ± 7:48. Women of younger age had greater risks for depression than older women (AOR = 2:01; 95% CI: 0.56-7.20). Maternal age (χ 2 = 0:013, p = 0:009) and the presence of health issues during the current pregnancy (χ 2 = 5:18, p = 0:023) were the factors significantly associated with antenatal depression. Conclusions. Clinical efforts should focus on screening antenatal depression, early identification, and effective care, thus preventing progression to postpartum depression and its detrimental effects.

Research paper thumbnail of Adjustment and Self-esteem among Novice B Sc. Nursing Students of Udupi District

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, 2020

Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college pl... more Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college plays an important role in developing the self-esteem of the students. Objective: To find the correlation between adjustment and selfesteem among novice B.Sc. Nursing students. Methods: The study was conducted with 196 first year B.Sc. Nursing students using correlative study design. A convenient sampling technique was adopted. Socio-demographic proforma, adjustment assessment inventory and state self-esteem scale were used to collect the data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that among 196 students, 119 (60.7%) had a moderate adjustment, 50 (25.5%) had a good adjustment and 27 (13.8%) of the students had a poor adjustment. Majority of the students, 169 (86.20%) had good self-esteem and 27 (13.80%) had poor self-esteem. A significant relationship was found between adjustment and self-esteem (r=0.615, p=.000). A significant association was also found between gender, monthly family income and adjustment. Conclusion: Students who leave home for the first time to stay in hostels and study, faced challenges in adjusting to the various demands compared to students who Were natives and did not stay in hostels while studying Therefore, much more effort is needed to settle those students in a new environment.

Research paper thumbnail of Adjustment and Self-esteem among Novice B Sc. Nursing Students of Udupi District

Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college pl... more Background: Everyone makes a lot of adjustments to lead a good life. The atmosphere in college plays an important role in developing the self-esteem of the students. Objective: To find the correlation between adjustment and selfesteem among novice B.Sc. Nursing students. Methods: The study was conducted with 196 first year B.Sc. Nursing students using correlative study design. A convenient sampling technique was adopted. Socio-demographic proforma, adjustment assessment inventory and state self-esteem scale were used to collect the data. Results: The findings of the study revealed that among 196 students, 119 (60.7%) had a moderate adjustment, 50 (25.5%) had a good adjustment and 27 (13.8%) of the students had a poor adjustment. Majority of the students, 169 (86.20%) had good self-esteem and 27 (13.80%) had poor self-esteem. A significant relationship was found between adjustment and self-esteem (r=0.615, p=.000). A significant association was also found between gender, monthly fami...

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of a prenatal psychosocial education program on postnatal depression, stress, and parenting self-efficacy in women in South India - A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Mental Health & Prevention

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence and Associated risk Factors of Postnatal Depression in South Asian region—A Systematic review

Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

Research paper thumbnail of Self-Medication Practices among the Adolescent Population of South Karnataka, India

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

Introduction. Self-medication is used every day in the form of self-care of our health. Different... more Introduction. Self-medication is used every day in the form of self-care of our health. Different studies in India have shown that more than 50% of the adolescent population takes self-medication every day for their health. Self-medication is an important concern at the global level, and it is an important issue in the health area. Aims. To determine the prevalence of self-medication among adolescents, identifying the commonly used drugs as self-medication and finding the association between self-medication and selected demographic variables are important. Materials and Methods. In a descriptive cross-sectional survey, 220 adolescents were enrolled through cluster random sampling. A self-administered questionnaire (developed by the researcher) along with a demographic profile sheet to assess the prevalence of self-medication and commonly used drugs was exercised. In the study, self-medication was defined as the consumption of medication without the prescription of the physician in t...