https://medical.advancedresearchpublications.com/index.php/Preventive-Curative-CommunityMed/issue/feed International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine (E-ISSN: 2454-325X) 2025-07-21T05:25:18+00:00 Advanced Research Publications admin@adrpublications.in Open Journal Systems https://medical.advancedresearchpublications.com/index.php/Preventive-Curative-CommunityMed/article/view/4682 Assessment of Attitude towards Research among Nursing students in Kashmir 2025-07-03T11:49:37+00:00 Uzma Ashraf miruzma589@gmail.com Dr. Saima Habeeb miruzma589@gmail.com <p>Research is a process of systematic inquiry that entails collection of data; documentation of critical information; and analysis and interpretation of that data/information. Nursing research primarily focuses on&nbsp;improving patient care and advancing the nursing profession.&nbsp;It helps develop evidence-based practices, enhances the quality of care, and addresses healthcare disparities.&nbsp;Furthermore, research informs policies, promotes professional growth, and fosters a culture of innovation in nursing.&nbsp;The present study aims to assess attitude towards research &nbsp;among nursing students of Kashmir India. Method: Descriptive design using a validated questionnaire was used to assess the attitudes towards research among student nurses .Modified Attitude Towards Research (ATR) scale used as research instrument. 84 nursing students from various nursing colleges of Kashmir were included as participants in the study Results: In the present study majority of participants 68 (80.95%) had not attended any conference, seminar, webinar, 14 (16.66% ) participants attended only one, 2 (2.38%) participants attended two, 0 (0%) participants had attended 3 or more than 3 , conference, seminar, webinar regarding research. For the total attitude score in first part of ATR scale statements &nbsp;related to Research usefulness in the nursing profession 78.43% (65.88 ) nursing students were agreed while 4.76% (4) nursing students were not agreed&nbsp; with the statements regarding attitude towards research. Based on attitude score in second part of ATR scale related to Research anxiety 73.63% (61.85) nursing students agreed,10.71% (9) were not agreed with the statements related to research anxiety. On ATR scale, according to their attitude score in third part of ATR scale related to Positive Attitude Towards Research ,68.45% (57.5) agreed ,8.03% (6.75) nursing students&nbsp; were not agreed&nbsp; with the statements related to positive attitude towards research. Based on scoring according to their attitude score in fourth part of ATR scale related to Research Relevance in Life&nbsp; ,7.14% (6) agreed ,567.46% (56.66) nursing students&nbsp; were not agreed&nbsp; to research relevance in life. Based on their attitude score in fifth part of ATR scale related to Research Difficulty 81.74% (6)8.66 agreed ,3.17% (2.66) nursing students&nbsp; were not agreed&nbsp; related to research relevance in life.</p> <p>Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of the students were not aware&nbsp; about the&nbsp; usefulness of research in nursing. There&nbsp; is a demand &nbsp;for educational interventions like conferences workshops ,seminars and webinar regarding&nbsp; usefulness of research in the field of nursing, besides regular curriculum. It is very important to build a positive attitude towards research &nbsp;that will help nurses to improve patient health and drive change in healthcare systems.&nbsp;It provides a scientific foundation for evidence-based practice (EBP) and helps nurses make informed decisions about patient care.</p> 2025-07-03T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine (E-ISSN: 2454-325X) https://medical.advancedresearchpublications.com/index.php/Preventive-Curative-CommunityMed/article/view/4341 Barriers to Satisfy Unmet Needs for Family Planning among married women of Reproductive Age in a rural community of Nepal: A Qualitative Study 2025-07-05T09:04:23+00:00 Anjwani Rimal rimalanjwani2019@gmail.com Samyog Uprety rimalanjwani2019@gmail.com Anup Ghimire rimalanjwani2019@gmail.com Nilambar Jha rimalanjwani2019@gmail.com Sailesh Bhattarai rimalanjwani2019@gmail.com Bipul Bikash Singh rimalanjwani2019@gmail.com <p>Abstract:<br>Introduction: Rising population is a major concern in developing countries like Nepal. Family planning<br>methods are available for controlling the choice of reproduction but their use is limited to certain<br>women. The percentage of women of reproductive age who want to stop or delay childbearing but are<br>not using any method of contraception is known as the Unmet need for family planning. Objectives:<br>To understand why married women are not using family planning methods in Nepal. Methods: Three<br>focus group discussions were conducted in three communities (Muslim, Musahar, and Mixed) of<br>Gadhi municipality in Nepal on 24 women. Notes and audio recordings in the Nepali language were<br>recorded and then transcribed into English to facilitate the analysis. The thematic analysis technique<br>was used for data analysis, focusing on identifying recurring ideas, patterns, and concepts that<br>naturally emerged from participant&amp;#39;s discussions with imposing predetermined categories. Results: The<br>participants in all three communities knew what family planning meant and why it was necessary.<br>They were also aware of the common family planning methods. However, reluctance to discuss<br>condoms due to shyness, and not involving males in field visits. Conclusion: There was a high unmet<br>need for family planning among married women of the Gadhi rural municipality of Nepal which<br>sheds light on the importance of family planning. The study highlighted the knowledge and<br>attitude regarding family planning methods, the role of female community health volunteers in family<br>planning, and challenges accessing health services. Additionally, it highlights the in-depth reasons for<br>not using the family planning method, which leads to unmet needs.</p> 2025-07-05T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine (E-ISSN: 2454-325X) https://medical.advancedresearchpublications.com/index.php/Preventive-Curative-CommunityMed/article/view/4510 A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CHILD SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF HOME ACCIDENTS AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN OF SELECTED AREAS OF DISTRICT FATEHGARH SAHIB, PUNJAB. 2025-07-08T12:42:36+00:00 NEERAJ NAWAZ neerajnawaz@gmail.com <p>The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding child safety and prevention of home accidents among mothers of under-five children in selected areas of Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. A quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was employed. Sixty mothers were selected through convenience sampling from two Anganwadi centers in Sirhind area. Thirty mothers formed the experimental group, and thirty formed the control group. Pre-tests were conducted for both groups using a self-administered questionnaire. The experimental group received a structured teaching programme for 45 minutes per day on the 3rd and 4th days. Post-tests were conducted on the 4th and 5th days for the experimental and control groups, respectively.</p> <p>The findings revealed a significant increase in knowledge among the experimental group after the intervention (p=0.000*). This indicates that the structured teaching programme was effective in enhancing mothers' knowledge regarding child safety and accident prevention. Furthermore, significant associations were found between pretest knowledge scores and socio-demographic variables such as age (p=0.000), number of children (p=0.001), educational status of the husband (p=0.004), educational status of the mother (p=0.03), and source of knowledge (p=0.000). No significant associations were found between knowledge scores and other variables like residence, type of family, or family monthly income.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The study concluded that the structured teaching programme significantly increased the knowledge levels of mothers regarding child safety and the prevention of home accidents.</p> 2025-07-08T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine (E-ISSN: 2454-325X) https://medical.advancedresearchpublications.com/index.php/Preventive-Curative-CommunityMed/article/view/4656 Effectiveness of Pilates Based Core Strengthening in Improving Flexibility and Quality of Life in Young Adults with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome– A Randomized Control Trial 2025-07-21T05:25:18+00:00 Vanshika Arora reena_bhatt1@yahoo.com Reena Kumari reena_bhatt1@yahoo.com Priya Kamboj reena_bhatt1@yahoo.com <p>Background: The Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause for “anterior knee pain” and affects adolescents with a greater prevalence seen among Indian adolescent females. Symptoms increase with activities such as running, stairs climbing, squatting etc. Weakness or dysfunction in the hip and core muscles can lead to unusual stresses on the patellofemoral joint. Core stability strengthening, in addition to traditional physical therapy, has been found to be significant in improving PFPS symptoms. Pilates as an exercise program has been found to work on core muscles.<br>Objectives: To find if Pilates based core strengthening is effective in improving pain, flexibility and quality of life in young adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome.<br>Material and Methods: RCT was selected as study design. A total of 84 participants who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were recruited and randomized into the Control and Experimental group. A protocol of 40 minutes per session, three sessions per week for 8 weeks was given in both the groups. Control group received the conventional physiotherapy whereas the Experimental group received Pilates based sessions. Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) scores, Flexibility test, and KOOS-PF scores were taken as outcome measures. Data was analyzed in SPPS. Z test and non-parametric test were applied to analyze Flexibility tests and KOOS-PF scores respectively.<br>Results: NPRS average value at baseline for Intervention group wasand shifted to&nbsp; after treatment. For the control group NPRS value changed from&nbsp; At the baseline for the flexibility test was respectively in the experiment group, which was also significant . The findings of KOOS-PF scores came out to be insignificant.<br>Conclusion: A Pilates-based program is more useful than the conventional Physiotherapy in treating patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), among adolescents.</p> 2025-07-21T05:09:53+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine (E-ISSN: 2454-325X) https://medical.advancedresearchpublications.com/index.php/Preventive-Curative-CommunityMed/article/view/4487 Bounce Back Better: Benson's Relaxation Therapy for Post-Cesarean Pain & Stress Management 2025-05-21T06:49:45+00:00 Pooja Singh poojasingh7761@gmail.com Suman Lata poojasingh7761@gmail.com Tanima Verma poojasingh7761@gmail.com Lokesh Kumar Sharma poojasingh7761@gmail.com <p>Cesarean section (C-section) is a common surgical procedure for<br>childbirth, often associated with significant postoperative pain and<br>psychological stress for mothers. Pharmacological pain management is<br>crucial, but complementary and alternative therapies are increasingly<br>explored to enhance recovery and well-being. Benson’s Relaxation<br>Therapy (BRT), a mind-body technique rooted in meditation principles,<br>has shown promise in managing pain and stress in various clinical<br>populations. This review examines the existing evidence regarding<br>the effectiveness of BRT in alleviating post-cesarean pain and stress<br>among postnatal mothers. We explore the potential mechanisms of<br>action, summarize findings from relevant studies, discuss limitations,<br>and highlight implications for clinical practice and future research.<br>While the evidence base is still evolving, preliminary findings suggest<br>that BRT may offer a valuable, non-pharmacological approach to<br>support postnatal mothers in their recovery after C-section, potentially<br>reducing pain perception, mitigating stress responses, and promoting<br>overall well-being.</p> <p>How to cite this article:<br>Singh P, Lata S, Verma T, Sharma L K. Bounce<br>Back Better: Benson’s Relaxation Therapy for<br>Post-Cesarean Pain &amp; Stress Management. Int<br>J Preven Curat Comm Med. 2025;11(3&amp;4):1-8</p> <p>DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325X.202506</p> 2025-05-19T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine (E-ISSN: 2454-325X)