Indumathi, K (2011) Effectiveness of neem flower powder for worm infestation in pre-school children (3-6 yrs) in selected villages at Cheyyur Taluk. Masters thesis, Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur.
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Abstract
Effectiveness of Neem Flower Powder on Worm Infestation among Pre-School Children (3-6 Years) In Selected Villages in Cheyyur Taluk at Kancheepuram district. OBJECTIVES 1. To assess the prevalence of worm infestation among preschool children. 2. To compare the degree of worm infestation among pre-school children before and after administration of neem flower powder. 3. To associate between the demographic variables and the degree of worm infestation among pre-school children before and after administration of neem flower powder. 4. To associate between the selected standard of living and the degree of worm infestation among pre-school children before and after administration of neem flower powder. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS Worm infestation It refers to state in which stool is positive ova/cyst s confined with the help of microscope and measured using observational checklist for degree of worm infestation Neem flower powder It is a form of powder made from neem flower. Pre-school children Children between the age group of 3-6 years. Effectiveness It is an expected outcome of neem flower powder for worm infestation in pre-school children measured by observational checklist for degree of worm infestation is consider effectiveness in this study. ASSUMPTIONS: Periodic deworming can help to prevent many health problem, growth failure, anaemia, vitamin deficiencies and pica. Neem flower is effective to treat the worm infestation. HYPOTHESES 1. H0 – There will be no significant difference between degree of worm infestation before and after administration of neem flower powder. 2. H1 – There will be significant difference between degree of worm infestation before and after administration of neem flower powder. DELIMITATIONS: Pre-school children who belong to the age group of 3-6 yrs. The pre-school children who are willing to participate in the study. Pre-school children who can speak Tamil / English. PROECTED OUTCOME The study will give a clear understanding of pre-school children with worm infestation. The outcome of the study will help the nursing personnel to implement the herbal medicine to the pre-school children and also create awareness among mothers regarding the medicine. Hence, the quality of life of pre-school children can be improved.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Neem Flower Powder; Worm Infestation; Pre-School Children (3-6 Yrs); Cheyyur Taluk |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Community Health Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Dec 2017 05:34 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Dec 2017 05:34 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/4654 |
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