Body image is considered as a core issue for public health and associates with young adult’s overall health. Psychological well-being, such as optimism, self-esteem, proactive coping, positive affect, life satisfaction, subjective happiness, and emotional intelligence. The present study is aimed at assessing the impact of body appreciation on the self-esteem among young adults. Total 60 students between age 20-23 years were enumerated from the selected educational institution of Bangalore (Karnataka) after obtaining informed consent. Data was collected by tool using: Structured rating scale for assessment of body appreciation (Body appreciation scale-2), modified self-esteem inventory for assessment of self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale). Mean percentage score analysis indicates that among the four domains under study, self-confidence possess highest mean percentage score that is 82.5% (14.86±13.12), and the rest domains like identity, feeling of belongingness and feeling of competence obtained 72.22% (43.3±15.53), 81.11% (48.6±16.91) and 88.38% (53.05±13.76) respectively. Analysis revealed a significant relationship between body appreciation and self-esteem as Karl Pearson coefficient of correlation was calculated and r was found to be +0.983. Body appreciation had significant association with selected socio demographic variables (i.e., religion). Body appearance pressure is an issue among young adults. Actions to promote body appreciation and prevent body appearance pressure may include an implementation of media literacy, body functionality, and exercise as topics within the education program to safeguard their health and well-being. In order to reduce the incidence of negative body image and poor self esteem, these variables need to be cared for.

Parent’s participation in their child's education creates academic progress. A quantitative approach was adopted in this study and non experimental exploratory research design. A non probability convenient sampling technique was used among 300 parents of school age children various statistical tests were adapted. Questionnaire was confined to the areas of Epstein’s six different types of involvement which included parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision making and collaborating with community and Parental involvement opinionnaire was developed and referring to the ‘No child left behind Act’ (NCLB). The study showed, 295 parents has shown full parental involvement in academic performance, 5 of them showed partial involvement and no one showed any involvement in academic performance of their child. Final results revealed 178 children were having good academic performance and 118 were having average academic performance and 4 of them shown poor academic performance. In study group there was highly significant difference of parental involvement i.e. P<0.005 and no significant difference of academic performance i.e. P>0.05. The conclusion is that there is no significant difference between the parental involvement and academic performance of the child.

Background: Stress can have an impact on a student’s academic performance. Studies showed that college students have many obstacles to overcome in order to achieve their optimal academic performance. It takes a lot more than just studying to achieve a successful college career. Different stressors such as time management, financial problems, sleep deprivation, social activities, medium of learning, other barriers of communication, can all pose their own threat to a student’s academic performance and leads to academic stress. Method: Descriptive exploratory survey design was used for the study. The study was conducted at Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bengaluru. A social demographic checklist containing demographics and clinical variables were given to 50 students studying in the above-mentioned college in Bengaluru. Subjective and objective data was collected with the help of the checklist and data was analysed and results were interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Distribution of samples reveal that the students are in the age group of 18 to 23 yrs. considering both 2nd and 3rd year students. The stress is divided into three categories: low, moderate and high. In stress, respectively 8% in 2ndyr and 58% in 3rdyr are having low stress, 66% in 2ndyr and 42% in 3rdyr have moderate stress, and lastly 25% in 2ndyr and no respondents from 3rdyr having high levels of stress. Interpretation: The result shows that majority of samples are having moderate stress. Conclusion: The following conclusions were drawn from the study: 1) Almost all the respondents had moderate levels of stress. 2) The levels of stress varied based on many variables and were aggravated during online classes.

Menstruation, often referred to as menses or a period, involves the monthly discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus through the vagina, typically beginning between the ages of 12 and 15, known as menarche. The menstrual cycle lasts 21-45 days in young women, averaging 28 days in adults, with bleeding lasting 2 to 7 days. Feminine hygiene products, essential for managing menstruation, include disposable items like sanitary napkins and tampons, as well as reusable options such as menstrual cups and cloth pads. Menstrual cups, made from silicone, are eco-friendly and cost-effective but face adoption barriers due to lack of awareness. This study aimed to assess knowledge about the side effects of sanitary pads and promote menstrual cup usage among college girls. Utilizing a non-experimental survey design, data was collected over seven days from 30 respondents using a structured questionnaire. Results indicated that a significant majority (90%) of participants had inadequate knowledge regarding menstrual cups, with only 10% exhibiting moderate knowledge. The findings highlight a critical gap in awareness about menstrual health and hygiene, emphasizing the need for educational interventions. Promoting knowledge about menstrual cups could encourage better practices and hygiene management during menstruation. Further research is necessary to explore effective strategies for increasing awareness and acceptance of menstrual cups among young women.

The practice of skipping meals is prevalent among nursing students, often due to the pressures of academic and clinical schedules. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured teaching program designed to address the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to meal-skipping among nursing students. A quasi-experimental design was used, involving a pre-test and post-test assessment of 60 nursing students from nursing college. Data on meal-skipping behaviors, nutritional knowledge, and health attitudes were collected using a validated questionnaire. The intervention included educational sessions on the importance of balanced nutrition, the effects of skipping meals on health and academic performance, and strategies for effective meal planning. Post-intervention results revealed a significant increase in knowledge and a positive shift in attitudes toward regular meal consumption, with a substantial reduction in reported meal-skipping behaviors. Assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on skipping meals among nursing students. This was a quasi-experimental study where closed ended demographic questionnaire were given to 60 first year student to assess their current situation and self-administered knowledge questionnaire were used as a tool to access sleep hygiene and sleep quality respectively among those 60 first year nursing student by using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by direct distribution of tools to each nursing student and data was analysed and results were interpreted by using quasi experimental statistics. The overall mean percentage knowledge score in the pre-test and post-test were 32.75 % and 72.3%, respectively. Enhancements in mean percentage score were found to be 39.55%. The results of the study showed that the overall mean percentage knowledge score in the pre-test and post-test were 32.75 % and 72.3%, respectively. Enhancements in mean percentage score were found to be 39.55%. The statistical paired ‘t’ test indicates that enhancement in the mean percentage knowledge score was found to be significant at 0.05 level for all the aspect under study. The association found to be totally significant between pre-test knowledge scores and selected socio demographic variables at 0.05 level (p<0.05). The study findings suggested that ppt assisted structured teaching program is an effective instructional method in improving the knowledge regarding Skipping Meal among nursing students.

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Video-Assisted Teaching Module (VATM) in enhancing knowledge on the practice of surgical fomentation for patients with diabetic foot among staff nurses at Vinayaka Mission Kirupananda Variyar Medical College Hospital, Salem. The objectives included assessing pre-existing knowledge, evaluating VATM’s effectiveness, and analysing demographic variables' impact. A pre-experimental research design was employed, with 48 staff nurses selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected using a closed-ended questionnaire before and after the VATM intervention. The pre-test mean score was 12.73 (42%), and the post-test mean score increased to 19.19 (64%), demonstrating the VATM’s effectiveness with a 22% improvement. The highest effectiveness (26%) was in the "surgical fomentation" domain, while the "articles required" domain showed the lowest effectiveness (17%). Data analysis revealed significant improvement in knowledge post-intervention, with no significant association between knowledge scores and demographic variables such as age, gender, or educational background. The study concludes that VATM is an effective tool for improving nurses' knowledge on surgical fomentation, supporting better care for diabetic foot patients. The results emphasize the need for ongoing educational interventions to enhance nursing practices.

Stroke sometimes called as a brain attack occurs when a clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Mirror therapy reduce spasticity, muscle pain, improve muscle strength and improves patient quality of life. In which inversion of visual feedback leads to additional activation of hemisphere contralateral to the perceived limb laterally. Sample size is 60 in which 30 samples covered for experimental group, 30 samples covered for control group and Non probability purposive sampling technique used. Medical research council (MRC) scale acts as a tool for measuring the level of muscle strength. The percentage distribution of muscle strength scores reveals that stroke patients in experimental group had significant resistance whereas in control group had no resistance in the muscle strength level. The findings of the study shows the significance difference between the mean and standard deviation of post test muscle strength scores of stroke patients of experimental and control group using ‘t’ test. The obtained ‘t’ value 5.887 is greater than table value 2.05 at 29 DF in 0.05 level of significance. Therefore the obtained ‘t’ value is found to be significant.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common condition among adolescent girls, characterized by various physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms occurring before menstruation Despite its prevalence, awareness and understanding of PMS remain limited, particularly among adolescent girls A lack of knowledge can lead to misconceptions and inadequate management of the symptoms, and collect the 50 samples selected by using purposive sampling There was significant improvement in the knowledge of Adolescence girls following the administration of structured teaching program on Premenstrual Syndrome. The majority of respondent 90% had inadequate knowledge on Pre-menstrual syndrome.

Nursing students sometimes suffer from severe sleep problems as a result of academic pressure and environmental changes, despite the fact that getting enough sleep is essential for cognitive performance and general health. The purpose of this study is to assess sleep habits and knowledge of sleep hygiene and how it affects the quality of sleep. Purposive sampling was used to choose 60 first-year nursing students as a sample. A self-administered knowledge questionnaire, the Sleep Hygiene Index (SHI), and a demographic questionnaire were used to collect data. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. 55% of the students were between the ages of 18 and 20, 70% lived in rental housing, and 93.33% lived far from their family, according to the demographic data. The findings showed that the individuals experienced substantial sleep disturbances: nightmare problem and sleep apnea affected 22.4% of them, hypersomnia affected 10.5%, and insomnia affected 27.4% of them. Inadequate sleep length and erratic sleep schedules were common examples of poor sleep hygiene habits. The study discovered that the absence of a reliable support network, study pressure, and changes in the surroundings were the main causes of poor sleep quality. The results show how urgently nursing students' sleep hygiene and quality need to be improved. Resolving these problems may improve their general wellbeing and academic achievement. To lessen the negative effects of sleep disruptions, more study should concentrate on creating focused ways for enhancing sleep hygiene practices within this population.

Renal failure is a serious medical condition affecting the kidneys. When a person suffers from renal failure, the kidneys are not functioning properly. Renal failure can be a progressive disease. This study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of VATP on the knowledge regarding selfcare management among patients with chronic renal failure receiving regular hemodialysis, and to find the association between their posttest knowledge level and their selected socio-demographic variables. The research design selected for the present study was one-group pre-test and post-test pre-experimental design, Convenience sampling technique was used to select 40 patients with chronic renal failure receiving regular hemodialysis. Data was collected by using a structured interview schedule from the respondents. VATP was administered after conducting pre-test and post-test was conducted after 7 day of the intervention. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The mean percentage of post-test knowledge score (85.00%) was higher than that of pre-test knowledge score (34.83%). The t value computed [t (39) = 20.63 P< 0.05} showed a significant difference, which showed that the VATP was effective in enhancing the knowledge among the patients with chronic renal failure on selfcare management of chronic renal failure.

The emergence of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, represents a significant global public health threat. Initially named the Novel Coronavirus by the WHO, it was later categorised as SARS-CoV-2, sharing similarities with the 2003 SARS virus. Due to its high transmissibility, the resulting COVID-19 disease was declared an airborne, high-consequence infectious disease. By April 2020, COVID-19 had caused over 1 million confirmed cases and 50,000 deaths worldwide. This study evaluates healthcare workers’ knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 at AFH Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Utilising a cross-sectional quantitative approach, a self-administered survey assessed socio-demographic data, sources of knowledge, and perceptions. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS to identify trends and gaps. Findings indicated that while healthcare workers generally have adequate knowledge of COVID-19, significant gaps exist, particularly in understanding virus transmission and incubation. Misconceptions were also present among allied health workers. The study highlights the need for ongoing education, accurate information dissemination, and targeted interventions to effectively equip healthcare professionals with the tools to manage COVID-19. The results can inform public health strategies and education programs to improve patient outcomes and control the pandemic’s spread. Addressing knowledge gaps and providing reliable information to healthcare workers is critical in mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and ensuring effective public health responses.