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Background: Society, culture and religion frame the major sphere of life for human kind since sta... more Background: Society, culture and religion frame the major sphere of life for human kind since starting. Fertility has been one of man’s desired attributes since the beginning of recorded history and remains a driving need for young couples today. Infertility, however, continues to be a major worldwide problem, affecting an estimated 60-80 million women and men, a vast majority of whom live in low resource countries. The aim of the study was to assess the living-in experiences of infertile women under social and religional and cultural influence. Methods: This was a phenomenological study conducted at Infertility clinic of Haryana, India. Data was collected was semi structured interview guide and face to face in depth interviews. Participants were selected using criterion sampling technique and data saturation was achieved after 22 interviews. All interviews were audiotaped using a digital recorder. Results: The findings of the study showed that three main themes related to social, religious and cultural influence with core theme of Environmental influence of their infertility experience. Conclusions: The study concluded that there is a huge burden on the part of female to have a baby after marriage. Also the childless women face social and financial adversities at time and this is not limited to low income or low education strata. Health care professionals need to understand cultural and social implications of infertility in order to provide counseling, and referring women with fertility concerns for consultation and further treatment.
Keywords: Infertility, Phenomenology, Qualitative, Social influence, Religion influence, Cultural influence
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015
International Journal of Nursing Care, 2014
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2015
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2013
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2013
Pregnancy and childbirth are major life events in a woman's life. They bring lots of joy in the f... more Pregnancy and childbirth are major life events in a woman's life. They bring lots of joy in the family as well as many changes in the woman's physical, physiological and emotional status. The objective of study was to assess the expressed practices adopted by mothers during postnatal period. Also to assess the reasons for expressed practices adopted by mothers during postnatal period. The study adopted a non-experimental approach using exploratory survey design. The tool and techniques used for data collection was semi structured interview schedule and interviewing technique. The content validity of the tool was established by experts from the field of obstetrics and gynecological nursing or medical surgical nursing, mental health nursing and child health nursing. The study was conducted at MMIMS&R Hospital, Mullana, Ambala and General Hospital of Ambala city, India. Convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from 100 postnatal mothers. The data was collected during the month of April 2014. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Demographic Variables revealed that (46%) were in the age group of 24-29 years, majority (78%) was Hindu and (47%) had completed their high school. Majority (98%) of mothers was homemaker and (44%) had monthly income 50001-10000. Majority (80%) of mothers was from rural areas and most (60%) mothers had 1 child. Majority (93%) of mothers eat more green leafy vegetables for their better health. Majority (94%) of mothers change their undergarments daily to maintain personal hygiene. Majority (96%) of mothers avoid standing long periods of time to prevent pressure on the stitches or on the legs. All (100%) of mothers avoid sex for period of six weeks because they are advised by the health workers. Majority (95%) of the mothers will go for follow ups for their better future health in future. Majority of the postnatal mothers had healthy practices and their reasons behind them for adopting these practices were also good.
Gender based social discriminations starts right from birth and exists throughout society, in sch... more Gender based social discriminations starts right from birth and exists throughout society, in schools, colleges and even at workplace. Gender sensitivity is an approach that requires an understanding of these socially determined differences between women and men that often lead to inequities. The aim of the present study was to assess the awareness, satisfaction and expectations of female students regarding gender equality and sensitization measures on campus at Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana. A quantitative approach with Non experimental descriptive exploratory survey research design was used with 343 respondents selected by stratified proportionate random sampling technique. Gender Equality and sensitization measures Assessment Scale (cronbach -0.80) and Questions for satisfaction and expectation were used to collect data. The mean score of awareness was 124.89 with mean percentage 73.03 which indicated good awareness regarding gender equality and sensitization measures at campus. The highest mean percentage was in the area 'Hostel Facility' (80.53) indicating more awareness in this area and lowest mean percentage was in the area 'Curricular Approach' (63.23) indicating least awareness in this area. Most of the female students (89.8%) were satisfied to some extent with the existing arrangements on the campus for ensuring the gender equality and sensitization. Expectations were expressed to bring certain changes in the area of common rooms in college, increase in hostel timings for Girls hostels,
Background: Society, culture and religion frame the major sphere of life for human kind since sta... more Background: Society, culture and religion frame the major sphere of life for human kind since starting. Fertility has been one of man's desired attributes since the beginning of recorded history and remains a driving need for young couples today. Infertility, however, continues to be a major worldwide problem, affecting an estimated 60-80 million women and men, a vast majority of whom live in low resource countries. The aim of the study was to assess the living-in experiences of infertile women under social and religional and cultural influence. Methods: This was a phenomenological study conducted at Infertility clinic of Haryana, India. Data was collected was semi structured interview guide and face to face in depth interviews. Participants were selected using criterion sampling technique and data saturation was achieved after 22 interviews. All interviews were audiotaped using a digital recorder. Results: The findings of the study showed that three main themes related to social, religious and cultural influence with core theme of Environmental influence of their infertility experience. Conclusions: The study concluded that there is a huge burden on the part of female to have a baby after marriage. Also the childless women face social and financial adversities at time and this is not limited to low income or low education strata. Health care professionals need to understand cultural and social implications of infertility in order to provide counseling, and referring women with fertility concerns for consultation and further treatment.
Background: Society, culture and religion frame the major sphere of life for human kind since sta... more Background: Society, culture and religion frame the major sphere of life for human kind since starting. Fertility has been one of man’s desired attributes since the beginning of recorded history and remains a driving need for young couples today. Infertility, however, continues to be a major worldwide problem, affecting an estimated 60-80 million women and men, a vast majority of whom live in low resource countries. The aim of the study was to assess the living-in experiences of infertile women under social and religional and cultural influence. Methods: This was a phenomenological study conducted at Infertility clinic of Haryana, India. Data was collected was semi structured interview guide and face to face in depth interviews. Participants were selected using criterion sampling technique and data saturation was achieved after 22 interviews. All interviews were audiotaped using a digital recorder. Results: The findings of the study showed that three main themes related to social, religious and cultural influence with core theme of Environmental influence of their infertility experience. Conclusions: The study concluded that there is a huge burden on the part of female to have a baby after marriage. Also the childless women face social and financial adversities at time and this is not limited to low income or low education strata. Health care professionals need to understand cultural and social implications of infertility in order to provide counseling, and referring women with fertility concerns for consultation and further treatment.
Keywords: Infertility, Phenomenology, Qualitative, Social influence, Religion influence, Cultural influence
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015
International Journal of Nursing Care, 2014
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2015
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2013
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2013
Pregnancy and childbirth are major life events in a woman's life. They bring lots of joy in the f... more Pregnancy and childbirth are major life events in a woman's life. They bring lots of joy in the family as well as many changes in the woman's physical, physiological and emotional status. The objective of study was to assess the expressed practices adopted by mothers during postnatal period. Also to assess the reasons for expressed practices adopted by mothers during postnatal period. The study adopted a non-experimental approach using exploratory survey design. The tool and techniques used for data collection was semi structured interview schedule and interviewing technique. The content validity of the tool was established by experts from the field of obstetrics and gynecological nursing or medical surgical nursing, mental health nursing and child health nursing. The study was conducted at MMIMS&R Hospital, Mullana, Ambala and General Hospital of Ambala city, India. Convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from 100 postnatal mothers. The data was collected during the month of April 2014. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Demographic Variables revealed that (46%) were in the age group of 24-29 years, majority (78%) was Hindu and (47%) had completed their high school. Majority (98%) of mothers was homemaker and (44%) had monthly income 50001-10000. Majority (80%) of mothers was from rural areas and most (60%) mothers had 1 child. Majority (93%) of mothers eat more green leafy vegetables for their better health. Majority (94%) of mothers change their undergarments daily to maintain personal hygiene. Majority (96%) of mothers avoid standing long periods of time to prevent pressure on the stitches or on the legs. All (100%) of mothers avoid sex for period of six weeks because they are advised by the health workers. Majority (95%) of the mothers will go for follow ups for their better future health in future. Majority of the postnatal mothers had healthy practices and their reasons behind them for adopting these practices were also good.
Gender based social discriminations starts right from birth and exists throughout society, in sch... more Gender based social discriminations starts right from birth and exists throughout society, in schools, colleges and even at workplace. Gender sensitivity is an approach that requires an understanding of these socially determined differences between women and men that often lead to inequities. The aim of the present study was to assess the awareness, satisfaction and expectations of female students regarding gender equality and sensitization measures on campus at Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana. A quantitative approach with Non experimental descriptive exploratory survey research design was used with 343 respondents selected by stratified proportionate random sampling technique. Gender Equality and sensitization measures Assessment Scale (cronbach -0.80) and Questions for satisfaction and expectation were used to collect data. The mean score of awareness was 124.89 with mean percentage 73.03 which indicated good awareness regarding gender equality and sensitization measures at campus. The highest mean percentage was in the area 'Hostel Facility' (80.53) indicating more awareness in this area and lowest mean percentage was in the area 'Curricular Approach' (63.23) indicating least awareness in this area. Most of the female students (89.8%) were satisfied to some extent with the existing arrangements on the campus for ensuring the gender equality and sensitization. Expectations were expressed to bring certain changes in the area of common rooms in college, increase in hostel timings for Girls hostels,
Background: Society, culture and religion frame the major sphere of life for human kind since sta... more Background: Society, culture and religion frame the major sphere of life for human kind since starting. Fertility has been one of man's desired attributes since the beginning of recorded history and remains a driving need for young couples today. Infertility, however, continues to be a major worldwide problem, affecting an estimated 60-80 million women and men, a vast majority of whom live in low resource countries. The aim of the study was to assess the living-in experiences of infertile women under social and religional and cultural influence. Methods: This was a phenomenological study conducted at Infertility clinic of Haryana, India. Data was collected was semi structured interview guide and face to face in depth interviews. Participants were selected using criterion sampling technique and data saturation was achieved after 22 interviews. All interviews were audiotaped using a digital recorder. Results: The findings of the study showed that three main themes related to social, religious and cultural influence with core theme of Environmental influence of their infertility experience. Conclusions: The study concluded that there is a huge burden on the part of female to have a baby after marriage. Also the childless women face social and financial adversities at time and this is not limited to low income or low education strata. Health care professionals need to understand cultural and social implications of infertility in order to provide counseling, and referring women with fertility concerns for consultation and further treatment.