Cancer is a leading cause of death. People living with cancer experience variety symptoms. Quality life (QOL) major concern patients terminal cancer. Symptoms affect their QOL. Management symptoms improves distress and QOL.The objective the study was to assess QOL among patients.A survey conducted 768 selected by convenient sampling technique. Data collected from interview technique using structured validated interviewed schedule.Out patients, 30.2% were in age group 51-60 years, majority...

The prevalence of malnutrition among children in developing countries is very high. As a step towards reducing the malnutrition, there need to identify important determinants specific population so that preventive and control measures can be implemented. objective study determine risk factors for preschool Rural Karnataka, South India. A case-control was carried out children, aged between three six years, attending Anganwadi centers their mothers’ Udupi district total 570 (190 cases 380...

Abstract Childhood malnutrition impairs health, development, and productivity in adulthood. Underweight children have been found to a variety of cognitive abnormalities. The present study examined the effect nutrition-focused intervention on development among malnourished preschool between 3 5 years age residing selected villages Udupi district, Karnataka. A cluster 12 was chosen randomly. trial had enrolled (n = 253) from randomly assigned 127) control arms 126). mothers arm received...

People living with cancer experience wide variety of symptoms. If symptoms are not managed well, it may hamper an individual's ability to continue his or her activities daily life. Treatment relieves suffering and improves the rate recovery as well quality life.To assess among patients identify perceived barriers their symptom management.A cross-sectional study was carried out 768 selected by stratified sampling a proportionate selection from each stratum. Data were collected interview...

Compliance with diet, exercise regimen, and medication is vital to maintain an acceptable range of blood pressure glycemic level among elderly hypertension diabetes mellitus. However, these are considered be more challenging tasks elderly. The aim this study identify dietary compliance type 2 mellitus find its influencing factors.

Quality of life (QOL) should be considered as the main outcome measure for patient with advanced cancer. QOL cancer patients is affected by several factors.The objective study was to assess symptom interference and relation between domains among patients.An exploratory survey conducted 768 diagnosed Stage III or IV breast/cervix/head neck/gastrointestinal tract/lung/colorectal. Data were collected using pretested reliable structured interview questionnaire.Out patients, symptoms burden...

Instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs) are crucial for older adults to live independently. Health care and technological advancements will increase the adult population life expectancy globally. Difficulties with iADLs impact adults' quality life. Mobile apps can assist adults, but many require help due limited awareness. Lack awareness is a barrier app use. Existing literature mainly covers health design, needing more focus on iADL adults.

Abstract Background: The knowledge of health seeking behavior is pivotal for prevention, treatment, management disease and promotion health. Proper understanding those behaviors could reduce delay to diagnosis, improve treatment compliance strategies in a variety contexts. Objectives: assess the among rural adults towards private public care facilities case selected problems, find association between demographic variables. Materials Methods: A descriptive survey was done 260 by using self...

Introduction and Aim: Attention plays a huge role in cognitive processes like comprehension reasoning. Lack of focused attention easy distractibility adversely affects learning. It has been observed that the optimal span medical students was about twenty minutes which is not quiet adequate. There need for improving learners to sustain their ability focus. Yoga addresses this need. Hence study taken up assess effectiveness yoga on sustained divided Medical students. Materials Methods: This...

Malnutrition is the major cause of many diseases and a burden in developing countries. A child's intake can have great impact on her/his growth development. The mothers’ knowledge nutrition play vital role to improve nutritional status.

Abstract Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus or both and asthma are very common chronic diseases among Indian rural population which needs continuous monitoring treatment. Knowledge on disease management, lifestyle, health care facilities available will have direct impact their Quality of Life. Purpose: Purpose the study was to identify quality life people living with non-communicable diseases. The be helpful provide need based develop strategies improve community. Methods: A descriptive survey...

Abstract Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of ‘first responder's care package’ on knowledge and skill management road traffic accident (RTA) victims. The outcomes relate to quality first by autorickshaw drivers. Methods Autorickshaw drivers ( N = 1,040) will be assessed identify impediments provide RTA victims following which, 150 selected based a cut‐off score train half them using workshops. Drivers below 55 years willing participate recruited with serious health issues, homophobia who...

Abstract Interprofessional collaborative practice is an essential component of healthcare delivery, to address the many health conditions that require a multidisciplinary approach care. The formation interprofessional team can work together utilizing competencies needed perform function seamlessly. education develop “practice-ready workforce”. This study aimed at designing and validating module integrate improve among students professions care for children with autism. quasi experimental was...

Introduction: Vaccines are the most effective and safe public health interventions available to prevent serious disease death of children. Maternal knowledge regarding immunization is very important for increasing rate, decreasing errors.Aim: The survey was conducted find out compliance children under age five identify perceived barriers among mothers years in selected rural areas Udupi district, Karnataka, India.Materials Methods: Quantitative approach with descriptive design used study....

Introduction:Children and injuries are always closely associated. Injuries to children irrespective of its seriousness will affect the whole family function. One major reasons for childhood morbidity mortality injuries. Method: A cross sectional house survey was conducted in Udupi Taluk identify types The study also tried find association between age child common injuries.Results:The present used a sample subject 2040 survey. mean included were 2.60 (SD + 1.16) years. Majority males 52.5%....

An evaluative study was conducted with an objective to assess the effectiveness of awareness programme on knowledge and practices disaster preparedness among residents low-lying flood prone areas Udupi Taluk. A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design used. The sample included fifty eight subjects who were selected through purposive sampling. Pre-test data collected by using a self-administered questionnaire. in floods seven days later. found that effective improving areas. have...