International Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research (E-ISSN: 2455-9318)

A Descriptive study to assess the awareness regarding Congenital Abnormalities among adult females in a selected Community of New Delhi

Nazni — 2026-04-06

Introduction: Congenital abnormalities are the structural or functional abnormalities that occurs during intrauterine life and can be identified prenatally at birth or sometimes may only be detected later in infancy, such as hearing defects. If treatment is not received, this illness may result in severe and irreversible disability. 3rd March was designated as World Birth Defects Day in 2015 to increase awareness and promote preventative initiatives.
Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the awareness and knowledge regarding congenital abnormalities among adult females.
Methodology: quantitative, descriptive study was conducted, and a convenient sampling technique was used. The sample of the study comprised 100 adult females of age 18-45 years from a selected community of New Delhi in the month of April 2025. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the awareness and knowledge regarding congenital abnormalities among adult females.
Result: The major finding of the study revealed that out of 100 adult females, about 70 % of adult females have a high level of awareness, and 30 % were having low level of awareness regarding congenital abnormalities. The result revealed that 56% of adult females have poor knowledge, 33% have moderate knowledge and only 11% havegood knowledge regarding congenital abnormalities.
Conclusion: This concludes that despite having high awareness (70%) there was a deficit of knowledge among adult females regarding congenital abnormalities. Only 11% of adult females have good knowledge.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202502

Knowledge Regarding Recent Advancement in Infertility Treatment Among Nursing Students, New Delhi: A Descriptive Study

Anamika Dewan — 2026-04-08

Introduction: Infertility is defined as not being able to conceive even after 12 months of regular, unprotected coitus, affecting millions of couples globally and being one of the major public health concerns. It results from either male, female, or combined factors. In males, causes include testicular trauma, hypogonadism, and varicocele, while female infertility often stems from ovulatory disorders, menstrual irregularities, or uterine abnormalities such as fibroids and endometriosis. Understanding the causes and timely evaluation are essential for effective infertility management and treatment. Keeping this in view, a descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding recent advancements in infertility treatment among nursing students of a selected college of nursing, New Delhi.
Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge and to develop and disseminate an information pamphlet on recent advancement regarding recent advancement in infertility treatment among nursing students of a selected college of nursing in New Delhi.
Material and Methods: A quantitative research approach was used. A total of 110 students were selected using purposive sampling technique from a selected college of nursing. Self-structured knowledge a questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data was analysed using descriptive analysis.
Results: Findings suggest that only 16.3% of nursing students had adequate knowledge, followed by 36.4% of nursing students have moderate knowledge, and the majority, i.e., 47.3% of nursing students had poor knowledge.
Conclusion: The study revealed that a significant proportion of student nurses had poor to moderate knowledge about recent advancements in infertility treatment. The development and dissemination of an informative pamphlet proved essential in enhancing awareness and bridging the knowledge gap among nursing students.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202503

Descriptive Study to Assess Storage Practices, Nutritional Integrity & Common Challenges Faced by Lactating Mothers Regarding Expressed Breast Milk in Selected Community Health Centres in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Jebakumari Sutha A — 2025-09-24

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the storage practices, nutritional integrity, and challenges faced by lactating mothers who express and store breast milk in different community health centers in Coimbatore. A total of 30 lactating mothers were selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected through a 5-point likert scale statements, focusing on storage practices, nutritional integrity, and challenges faced during the storage process. Aim &Objectives: The primary aim of the study is to assess the knowledge and practices of lactating mothers regarding breast milk storage and to analyze common challenges faced by mothers in expressing and storing breast milk. Results: The results showed that the majority of participants exhibited excellent storage practices, with a mean score of 31.07 (indicating scores within the good to excellent range). Nutritional integrity was moderate, with a mean score of 22.53. The challenges faced by mothers were moderate, with a mean score of 25.87. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing education on nutritional integrity and addressing the challenges faced by lactating mothers in expressing and storing breast milk. Conclusion: Lactating mothers in Coimbatore exhibit good breast milk storage practices; however, there is room for improvement in maintaining the nutritional quality of stored milk. Despite facing moderate challenges, the participants adhere to acceptable storage methods. There is a clear need for community health initiatives to provide ongoing support and education on optimal breast milk storage and preserving its nutritional integrity. Addressing these challenges will help enhance the overall breastfeeding experience for mothers.

Keywords: Storage Practices, Nutritional integrity, storage of breast milk

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge on Homesickness and Coping Strategies used by the Students to Cope with Homesickness among the Students in Selected College of Nursing, New Delhi

Deepika Kumari — 2026-04-29

Home is a word that brings comfort to the soul, that names a place we want to return to, that makes us feel safe, loved and nurtured. Homesickness is the reminder for you what truly matters in your life. Home sickness is the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home. It is cognitive hall mark that is preoccupying thought of home and attachment objects. A descriptive study to assess the knowledge on homesickness and coping strategies used by the students to cope with homesickness among the students in selected college of nursing, New Delhi. Objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding homesickness and the coping strategies used by students to cope with homesickness among students in Rufaida College of Nursing, New Delhi. To develop and disseminate the informational pamphlet on homesickness and effective coping strategies among students in Rufaida College of Nursing, New Delhi. A quantitative approach using exploratory survey design was carried out on 100 students studying in Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard using google form. Purposive sampling technique was used. The structured knowledge questionnaire and structured Likert scale was used to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding coping strategies to cope with homesickness used by the nursing students. Experts from Rufaida college of Nursing and other Nursing colleges established the content validity of the tool and pamphlet. The majority of the sample subjects i.e., 45% (45) had average knowledge, 37% (37) had good knowledge and 18% (18) had poor knowledge regarding homesickness. Positive coping strategies were passively used by 58% of nursing students while actively used by 42% of nursing students and negative coping strategies were passively used by 49% of nursing students while actively used by 51% of nursing students. After the study it can be concluded that there is a need to provide knowledge on homesickness and effective usage of positive coping strategies to avoid psychological and mental health issues in student nurses because of homesickness. Therefore an informational pamphlet is also developed and disseminated among the student nurses of Rufaida College of Nursing, New Delhi.