Browsing by Author "Dixit, P."

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    Assess and Evaluation the Quality Of Life (Qol) Among Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment by Using EORTC QLQ-30 Scale
    (Medsci Publications, 2022-02) Agarwal, AK; Yadav, A; Yadav, CS; Mahore, R; Dixit, P.
    Background: Cancer is a challenge for majority of population抯 health-related quality of life (HRQoL), compromising their physical health and emotional well-being. QoL is equally distributed among different social groups. The aim of this study to analyze the impact of clinical characteristics and social determinants of health on the QoL of a cohort of persons diagnosed and/or treated for cancer. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study in a cohort of 155 with various stages of cancer at different stages of their disease. Data were obtained using questionnaires QLQ-C30 from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), which include a set of functional and symptomatic scales. We conducted descriptive and bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test, Anova Test and adjusted for relevant variables using logistic regression. The dependent variables were the functional scales of QoL and the independent variables were socio-demographic and clinical variables. Results: Among the participants, 80(51.6%) were male and 75(48.4%) were female and majority 66(42.6%) in between the age of 40-60 years. Large proportion of patients were diagnosed with Oral cancer 67(43.2%), and Breast cancer 23(14.8%), and the clinical stages during the beginning of therapy were maximum at stage II a 104(67.1%). The mean of global health status/QoL was 52.34 (SD= 23.34). Quality of life was found to be significantly associated with some functional scales as role functioning (P?0.001), social function, (P=0.00), and symptom scales as pain (P=0.00), loss of appetite (P=0.004) and financial impact (P=0.02) as well as associations were noted in relation to socio demographic characteristics. Women from the most disadvantaged class, and showed the poorest results for most of the function scales. In contrast, age, education, occupation and social status had differential effects depending on the function studied. The highest functional status was cognitive functioning (54.58�.68). Conclusions: The cancer diagnosis has become more prevalent and carries significant changes to the method of living with physical and emotional changes in term of quality of life (QoL) because of inconvenience, torment, disfigurement, reliance and loss of confidence. In addition, addressing the unmet needs of these patients and ensuring higher satisfaction rate are recommended to maintain adequate HRQoL.
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    Carrier preference after graduation among AIIMS nursing students: higher education or government job as nursing officer
    (Medip Academy, 2024-01) Phalswal, U.; Dixit, P.; Verma, R.; Rathee, A.
    Background: Career by choice means that a student chooses a career of their own choice according to their interests and the demands of time. The present study aimed to investigate the preferences of pursuing government jobs or higher education among final-year nursing undergraduates and perceived barriers to pursuing higher education in nursing. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional web-based study was conducted among 207 final-year B.Sc. nursing students from May 2021 to June 2021 at the various All India Institutes of Medical Sciences of India. Data collection was done using total enumerative sampling techniques by self-structured questionnaire. A descriptive statistic was applied to prepare the results. Results: Findings suggested that the government job after graduation was the priority among students (63.3%), and only (30.4%) of students were highly motivated to pursue higher education in nursing. The majority (42.9%) of respondents given a reason to choose a nursing course were not selected in NEET-UG. Further data revealed that the reason for choosing the job over higher education was financial independence. Findings also reported that the student's perspectives towards the nursing profession were a lack of respect as compared to other medical professions, stigma in society, socially less accepted professions, fewer opportunities in research and education, and gender discrimination in the profession. Conclusions: The findings necessitate the need for a sensitization program to develop awareness of the benefits of pursuing higher education. This may change the stigma and improve the social image of the profession.
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    Comprehensive management of a child with X-linked lymphoproliferative disease undergoing stem cell transplantation: a case report
    (Medip Academy, 2024-09) Rathee, A; Jangid, R; Dixit, P.
    An uncommon immunodeficiency disease known as X-linked lymphoproliferative disease (XLP) has been associated with severe immunological dysfunction and a high susceptibility to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections. This case report describes a four-year-old boy who had X-linked lymphoproliferative illness and died from multiple system organ failure (MSOF) after receiving treatment with a haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplant (halo-HSCT). While providing care in such circumstances, rational-based care, prompt identification, primary nursing care, health education, and emotional assistance for parents of individuals with X-linked lymphoproliferative diseases are vital.
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    Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding emotional intelligence among nursing undergraduates
    (Medip Academy, 2023-10) Dixit, P.; Tiwari, S. K.; Kumar, P.; Sepat, S.; Bugalia, U.
    Background: Nursing profession requires not only technical expertise but also holistic care, including emotional and social aspects. Nursing student must effectively manage their emotions in stressful situations. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the self-instructional module in enhancing knowledge regarding emotional intelligence among nursing undergraduates. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was utilized to collect data from 100 nursing students by using a non-probability convenient sampling technique. After the pre-test, a self-instructional module was administered over two sessions, with daily one-hour for three days. The post-test was administered seven days after the intervention. Results: A significant mean difference was observed between the mean pre-test knowledge scores and the mean post-test knowledge scores. (10.81±2.82 vs 21.22±2.74, p<0.001) The study also revealed that socio-demographic parameters like gender, residence, monthly family income, and extracurricular activities influenced pre-test knowledge scores. Conclusions: The self-instructional module effectively improved emotional intelligence among nursing students, enhancing their understanding of this crucial aspect.
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    Efficacy of Medical Adherence on Quality of Life Among Cardiac Patients
    (Medsci Publications, 2024-06) Chavhan, AV; Verma, R; Verma, M; Dixit, P.
    Background: Nonadherence is linked to poor outcomes and impaired QOL. The objective is to find out the efficacy of medical adherence on quality of life among CAD Patients. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 130 cardiac patients, who were coming in OPD of various urban centres of Bhopal. Data collection was done from September to October 2022 using a purposive sampling framework. Medical adherence and quality of life were assessed using self-administered MAS-CAD and WHOQOL-BREF respectively. Statistical analysis: Chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test, Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney test were used. The correlation between medication adherence and quality of life was analysed using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient. Results: The majority of the participants reported high (58.0%) medical adherence and were significantly correlated with variables like gender, occupational status, level of physical activity, and surgical history. Qol (<0.001), and its domains (physical, psychological and environmental) were also significantly correlated with medical adherence. Conclusion: Better Medical adherence was associated with a high quality of life among CAD patients. Males and Homemakers or unemployed had better medical adherence. A better understanding of the factors affecting medical adherence and quality of life is necessary.
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    Prevalence of anxiety among the adult population during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uttar Pradesh
    (Medip Academy, 2023-01) Dixit, P.; Thakur, S.; Chauhan, S.; Tiwari, S. K.; Srivastava, S. P.
    Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the mental health of the global population. The purpose of this study is to investigate anxiety levels of adult population in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study utilized a web-based cross-sectional survey design. A total of 236 participants were enrolled via snowball sampling method. Standardized tool coronavirus anxiety scale was used to collect the data regarding COVID-19 related anxiety. The data was collected during August-November 2021. Results: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. The mean age of the participants was 26.64+8.38 years, with the majority being female (65.3%). Approximately half (48.3%) of the participants were healthcare professionals (HCWs). The results revealed that only 5.5% of the participants were anxious about COVID-19, with healthcare workers being the most anxious. Conclusions: During the COVID-19 crisis, appropriate supportive interventions should be implemented with the goal of providing targeted mental health services to those who are more likely to suffer from mental disorders. The psychosocial intervention and support strategy should cover specifically frontline workers who are tasked with the role of combating virus.
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    A study to assess the knowledge regarding the care of newborns among postnatal mothers at AIIMS Jodhpur, Rajasthan
    (Medip Academy, 2023-04) Dixit, P.; Sharma, P.; Verma, P.; Rathore, P.; Rajini; Jangir, R.; Sahotra, R.; Mohan, R.
    Background: The health of future children depends on the nurturing practice in the initial years of life. Knowledge about the care of newborns among mothers plays a major role in reducing neonatal morbidities and mortalities. Therefore, the objective of the study was to assess the knowledge among postnatal mothers about newborn care. Methods: A descriptive study was done among 60 purposively selected post-natal mothers admitted at AIIMS, Jodhpur. Data was collected through self-structured questionnaires. The reliability of the self-structured knowledge questionnaire was determined by the KR-20 method and found reliable (0.81). Data collected was analyzed for frequency, mean, and standard deviation. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to compute the data. The Chi-square (Fisher’s Exact Test) was used to determine the relationship between selected socio-demographic variables and knowledge scores of post-natal mothers. Results: Findings showed that most (73%) of the respondents were from the age group 20-27 years. The mean knowledge score was 26.783±3.9234. Most of the respondents (60%) had excellent knowledge, whereas 28.33% had good knowledge levels. None of the participants was in the range of poor knowledge. Knowledge of participants about newborn care was found to have a significant association with the level of education, area of living and occupation. Conclusions: The result of this study provided information that postnatal mothers have adequate knowledge of newborn care. Some socio-demographic factors like occupation, literacy and area of residence were found to be associated with the knowledge of the mothers.