COVID-19-related Fears and Practices among Postnatal Women Availing Services at a Rural Maternity Hospital in South Karnataka.

The postnatal period is a critical phase indeed, in which, owing to the pandemic, an added apprehension being the safety and well-being of both, mother and child. This study was mainly done to assess the attitude and practices regarding postnatal care during the Covid-19 pandemic among women availing services at Snehalaya hospital, Solur. It was a hospital based cross- sectional study done among post-natal mothers and data were collected using an interview schedule following sections such as- socio-demographic details, questions assessing the attitudes towards postnatal care during the pandemic followed by questions assessing the practices in the same period.

The impact of health education intervention on perceptions of menstrual cup among college going female students in peri-urban Bangalore.

Objectives: To assess the impact of health educational intervention on perceptions of menstrual cup usage among female students enrolled in a degree college in Bangalore district.

Methods: An interventional study was conducted among female students studying in a degree college in peri-urban Bangalore. Universal sampling was followed and a prior face validated questionnaire was administered to the students after to assess their perceptions, followed by a health education intervention.

Emotional intelligence and tertiary care nurses of Bangalore, India - A cross-sectional study.

Background: Nursing profession requires diverse skills, and emotional intelligence (EI) plays a role in helping them adapt to adverse situations as a part of their work environment. The study objective was to determine the prevalence of EI with its associated factors among the nursing professionals from selected four tertiary care hospitals in Bangalore.

Materials And Methods: This was a multicentric, cross-sectional study done among nurses with more than 1 year of work experience, who were randomly selected from tertiary care hospitals in Bangalore.

Impact of Self-Help Groups among Persons With Disabilities in Rural Karnataka - A Comparative, Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: The prime concern for an individual with disability is independence. Self-help groups (SHGs) provide opportunities for those with such needs.

Objectives: The objectives of the study were (i) to assess the impact of SHGs on the livelihood, social inclusion, and community participation of those with disability and (ii) to evaluate the self-esteem and assess the role of such SHGs among those with disability.