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    Knowledge of Family Caregivers on Care of Mentally Challenged Children: A Review Article

    By Vijayarani M, G. Balamurgan

    Abstract: The degree of impairment from mental retardation varies widely, from profoundly impaired to mild or borderline retardation. Less emphasis is now placed on the degree of retardation and more on the amount of intervention and care needed for daily life. Not all parents have adequate knowledge regarding intellectual disability. There is an existing lack of knowledge among the family caregivers on care of mentally challenged children in variety of areas …

    Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–16 Read article

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    Attitude towards Mental Illness among General Public: A Descriptive Survey

    By Vijayarani M

    Abstract: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “it is estimated that globally 450 million people suffer from mental disorders”. Among Indian population, the estimated prevalence of mental disorders is found to be 5.8%. The objectives of the present study were to assess the quality of attitude towards mental illness and to identify the association between the selected sociodemographic variables and the quality of attitude. Total sample size was 30. Convenient …

    Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 4–6 Read article

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    Attitude of Parents Towards their Children with Mentally Retardation—A Review Article

    By Vijayarani M, Balamurugan G

    Abstract: Mental retardation has been a social stigma and it is indicative of the illiteracy and lack of scientific knowledge among the individuals in the society. A great emotional flexibility and emotional stability is required for raising a child with mental retardation. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) report, around 3% of the general population suffers with mental retardation. Existing studies reveal that very often the parents as well as …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–14 Read article

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    Self-esteem among Nursing Students

    By Velmurugan K., Balamurugan G., Vijayarani M

    Abstract: Self-esteem is a personal opinion of oneself and is shaped by individuals’ relationships with others, experiences, and accomplishments in life. A healthy self-esteem is necessary for mental well-being and a positive self-concept. Total of 118 nursing students from three different colleges at Bangalore were surveyed with socio-demographic data, Rosenberg self-esteem scale and students stress scale. The study shows that more than half of the subjects i.e., 65.3 percent had normal …

    Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–15 Read article

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