International Journal of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (IJHSP)

In Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic, today has become not only a public health issue but also one that is seriously affecting the dynamics of the social, cultural, economic and developmental pace of the society. India has a population of 1.2 billion people, around half of whom are adults in the sexually active age group. The first AIDS case in India was detected in 1986 and since then HIV infection has been reported in all states and union territories. Estimated number of people living with HIV/AIDS, 2009 People living with HIV/AIDS is 2.39 million. Adult (15 years or above) HIV prevalence is 0.31%. Previously it was thought that around 5 million people were living with HIV in India - more than in any other country. Better data, including the results of a national household survey conducted in 2005-2006, led to a major revision of the prevalence estimate in July 2007. It is now thought that around 2.39 million people in India are living with HIV. Of these, an estimated 39% are female and 4 % are children. HIV prevalence in India may have declined slightly in recent years, though the epidemic is still growing in some regions and population groups. AIDS the killer diseases of the century is spreading with enormous rapidly and has now emerged as serious socio-economic and public health problems. The aim of the study is to find out changing scenario of Health Problems due to HIV infection. The objectives are to find out the socio-economic background of the respondents and to know the health issues of the positive people. The fifty samples 25 male and 25 female were selected from ART centre of Dakshina Kannada Districts at Karnataka State, India for this study

A Comparative Study on the Problems faced by Senior citizens living in Institutions and Non-institutions in Mangaluru Taluk

Ageing is a normal, common, universal and un-avoiding phenomenon. Ageing has three aspects biological, psychological and social. We are living in this busy world, it is the duty of each and every young ones to spend a little time for our elders, patient listening, loving talks and careful attention can relieve many of the psychological problems. It appears in India senior citizens have no right to live a life of dignity. Day by day they are getting shocks and traumas in one form or other, the past two decades the social scene, due to a number of factors, had undergone drastic changes with the joint family system breaking down. Today, nuclear families are the norm. In fact, for most people, growing old is time to be enjoyed. They mostly ignore the symptoms considering it as the signs of aging. Institutionalized elderly refers to the people above the age of sixty years who live in the institution and Non-institutional elderly means who stay in their own house alone, with their partner, children, and grandchildren together. The issues and problems are varied in any place be it in families or in the institution. It differs from person to person. The researchers came to know of various problems faced by them. Thus was interested to study the problems they face. The scope of the study is restricted to only 50 elderly in Mangalore city. 25 respondents are from institutions and 25 from those living in families. The aim is to draw a comparison between the problems faced by the elderly in each of these places. The objectives are to assess the problems faced by the elderly and to know their opinion on their stay. The respondents were selected adopting a simple random method of sampling

A Study on the Challenges of Government Primary School Teachers in Dakshina Kannada District

Teaching is said to be a noble profession. It is considered to be a profession that identifies the potential in the children and try to bring out the destiny of people. Mother is considered as the first teacher and later teacher in the school will take over the responsibility in molding the children so that they can identify their inner talent and reach their goal in life. Teachers also create the future citizens and to create the administrators, doctors, scientists, engineers and all other professionals. All these are the products of sound teaching order. The Job of teaching is self-rewarding so far as experience, knowledge and emotional satisfaction are concerned. In this profession one may work, earn and remain youthful and young as all the time he/she will be among the youth, thinking new ideas with an innovative spirit. Education is the backbone of the progressing nation which ultimately depends on the teacher. A quality teacher is the one who has a passion for teaching can do tremendous changes in the life of their children. She is also called the torch bearer; he/she moulds the lives of thousands of children. But generally, they are from a low-income group, and with more job dissatisfaction. Financially they are weak, socially they are of low status, and they suffer from stress. In this paper, the researcher tries to highlight various types of stress and the problems faced by the primary level teacher working in the government schools in Dakshina Kannada. 50 teachers were identified randomly for this research

Health of Urban Women with Respect of HIV Infection: A Case Study in Dakshina Kannada

In Human Immuno-deficiency Virus and Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), the HIV virus attacks the immune system, which defends the human body against pathogens. When there is balance against the immune system, the people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) become more susceptible to opportunistic infections (OIs). With the bodies immune system is not capable of defending itself against Opportunistic Infections, the PLHA ultimately submit to them. In developed countries, the cost of antiretroviral (ARVs) has been borne completely by the state; as a result, there has been a decrease in the number of deaths on account of HIV in the past 15 years. On the other hand, the number of deaths in developing countries due to HIV continues. In this paper, the researchers have made an attempt to examine the status of health of women in urban areas with respect to HIV infection. With this specific aim tried to know the reasons for the HIV/AIDs infection and its effect, consequence on women health particularly. By adopting field survey, interview and case studies methods, 50 samples have been taken and analyzed them systematically

A STUDY ON THE CHALLENGES OF HIV POSITIVE CHILDREN IN DAKSHINA KANNADA

Human Immuno-deficiency Virus and Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic carries with it the forces of destructions. Children are infected with HIV/AIDS through their parents by birth. Children are brought in the families where the situation is such either their parents are ill or they are single parent or orphan. Parents no longer hold jobs, families lose their breadwinners and they use their time and money to care for ill members. This situation has effects on the children’s education leads them to discontinue education because of the financial needs of the family. Same situation has been faced by the HIV negative children affected by HIV. Both infected and affected children have to face discrimination from various angles. The main aim of this research is to study the challenges faced by HIV positive children. And the objectives are to study the condition and the problems faced by the positive children and the measures to overcome the difficulties are discussed by the researcher. The information collected by using both from primary and secondary method. Interview is conducted and selected 50 samples and 10 case studies. (1, 3

A Study on the Working Conditions of Sales Persons in a Garment Shop at Mangalore

The unorganized labour could be described as those who have not been able to be organized in pursuits of common objective because of constraints, such as casual nature of employment, ignorance, and illiteracy. The small size of establishments with low capital investment per person employed, scattered nature of establishment and superior strength of the employer operating singularly or in combination. Labour engaged in informal sectors, being unorganized, have weak bargaining power and have been deprived of reasonable wages and working conditions. It is a common complaint that the benefits of labour legislation have not reached rural and unorganized labour. Unlike the modern sector, where wages are usually protected by labour legislations and trade union activity in the informal sector, there is an easier entry, but less job security and lower earnings. The people working in the unorganized sector are mostly middle-class people. Unorganized laborers work under the close supervision, control of employers and they do not have a common employer. They face many problems like Low productivity, due to lack of skills and proper tools, No protection from the minimum wage legislative and Exploitation by middlemen/ contractors. This Study is conducted with 50 respondents, 25 female, and 25 male sales personnel. The Objectives are; to understand the working conditions of the respondents and to explore the possible progressive changes in the working conditions of the respondents. Both primary and secondary data is collected in this study

Psycho-Social Problems faced by Persons with Disability

Down the ages, we see disability is as curse or punishment. With the development of science and social change, disability is seen as a societal problem rather than individual problem and solution became focused on removing the barriers to social change, not just medical care. The persons with a disability encounter discrimination; they tend to alienate themselves from society as they feel unwanted and rejected. It affects the psycho social condition of persons with disabilities. The human person is a complex entity composed of two distinct phenomena, the physique, and the psyche, commonly called body and mind. It is both common knowledge and scientific theory that a person’s mental life and emotional reactions are influenced by his physical condition as well as his social and physical environment. This research paper aims to present Psycho-Social problems faced by a person with a disability. And the objectives are to study the profile of the physically disabled and psycho social problems of the disabled. This study is descriptive in nature where data is collected from both primary and secondary source. 25 respondents were selected for the study and interview schedule is used to collect information

Human Resource Professional Priorities and Challenges in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic

There has been a world alarming and warming situation due to global outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic taking along most important the human cost, mentally, physically with economic cost too. All of a sudden organization across have been alerted themselves to adapt toward this unforeseen unprecedented event and thereby find new solutions. Organizations around the world are taking measures as it’s important to stay at home for social distancing, this leading to drastic increase in economic loss, poor job satisfaction, reduced motivation and workplace depression crisis among organization’s employees with far reaching impacts. The sudden work culture shift has created new challenges for Human Resource (HR) professionals and in this time of global critical condition, the companies and organizations need their HR professionals to help the employees out of this badly driven health and economic crisis. The HR Professionals has been actively partnering with Business to solve some of the trickiest questions the business world faces today. This article discusses some of the priorities and challenges faced by HR professionals in helping the employees to adjust and cope with their changed work environment during COVID-19 pandemic.</jats:p

A Study on Quality of Life among Working Women with High Blood Pressure

The quality of life is the general well-being of individuals and societies. It includes not only wealth and employment but also the built environment, physical, and mental health, education, recreation and leisure time, and social belonging. According to WHO Health is “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely an absence of disease and infirmity” (1948). The ultimate goal for the people 2010 decade was to improve the quality of life without any disease and to increase the lifespan with the healthy life. The quality of life is the product of the interplay among social, health, economic and environmental conditions which affect human and social development (Ontario Social Development council, 1997). Illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic. An acute illness lasts for a short period of time and may go away without any intervention the assistance of medication, and or surgery. A chronic illness is an illness that lasts for a very long time and usually cannot be cured completely. Chronic illness has a direct impact on Quality of Life. Chronic illness or condition such as heart decease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity are among the most common, costly and preventable of all health problems. The major risk factors for chronic illness are an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, and tension and habits. Additionally increased Blood pressure and obesity may contribute to chronic illness. Individuals affected by poverty may be more likely to develop a chronic illness since access to health services may be difficult. The main aim of this research paper is to know the Quality of life among working women with High Blood pressure. And the objectives are a) To identify the quality of life of the working women and b) impact on the health and the management of the physical life. Both primary and secondary data are used in this research. 50 respondents from Mangaluru taluk were identified randomly and the Research Design will be Exploratory in nature