The geriatric population is the fastest growing segment of our society and is the number one consumer of pharmaceuticals.This study is set to analyze the nutritional status and morbidity pattern of the hospitalized elderly with respect to certain socio-cultural factors. The respondents were in the age group of 60 and above. Purposive sampling technique was used with age and hospitalization as inclusive criteria for picking samples. Thus the sample number was restricted to 130 picked from geriatric wards of three hospitals in Puducherry. The tools used for data collection were both ...

This study was carried out in a private slimming centre with fifty samples.Purposive sampling technique was adopted. The inclusive criteria for selecting the samples were those of whom with BMI 25 and above. A questionnaire was used to assess the family details,dietary pattern and life style practices.All reliable methods were followed to measure the body composition.The principle of slimming in the selected centre was Negative Calorie Balance.This includes dietary modification, use of passive activity appliances and modification in physical activity patterns.The exposure to...

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is associated with serious maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Prevalence of GDM in India is on the increasing trend from 2.1% in 1982 to 16.55% in 2002. This study was undertaken with the objectives of assessing the nutritional status, obstetric history, and to elicit the impact of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) on gestational diabetics. Pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic with the gestation age of 26 to 28 weeks in high risk category were screened for GDM. A sample of six diagnosed to have GDM who consented for the ...

In India, the highest consumption level of alcohol is Puducherry with 43 litres per capita per annum. This study was carried out to delineate the correlates of alcohol dependence in Puducherry. The duration of the study was five months between April and August 2007 with a sample size of 200 male alcoholics. Purposive sampling method was followed. The respondents were chosen from the liquor shops owned by PAPSCO located in the outskirts of Puducherry town area. Interview schedule and a SADD questionnaire were used for data collection. The results are discussed with respect to socio-...

This is a multi-dimensional study that proceeded with the objective to study the quantity and quality of fuid milk distributed in Pondicherry, a capital city of an Union Territory, India. The study adopted triangulative methods seeking details from field survey, secondary data and experimental work. Seventeen brands of packet milk enter into this city most of them from neighboring states. Five toned packet milk samples and five fresh vendors' milk were purposely selected. The presence of solids- non-fat (SNF) was below the standard in all the vendors' milk. All the samples showed positive...

This study was carried out in Puducherry, the capital city of this Union Territory of India. This is a descriptive cum cross sectional study involving multiple methodological approaches. Correlational method was used for analysis to infer the crux of the problem. The sample size was 341. Adolescent girls belonging to 19-21 years of age is the cohort of the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used to seek socio-demographic, health profile and dietary pattern. Standard instruments and procedures were used for analysis of blood and body composition. The finding of the study revealed...

This is a descriptive study set to assess the PEFR of school going children of 6-14 years of age in Bangalore. The sample size was 580 from both the sex. The sample size was 580. Systematic random sampling was used to pick the samples. The study was conducted during the months of January and April 2010. Interview schedule was used to collect the data related to socio-economic, cultural and demography. Peak Flow Expiratory Meter was used to measure peak flow expiratory rate. Selected socio- economic, cultural and environmental factors were compared with PFER. Percentages, statistical tools,...

This study was carried out in a government college for women,affiliated to Pondicherry University, India. A self administered questionnaire was developed to assess the personal competency and academic competencies. Emotional Quotient (EQ) was the personal competency that was used. The sample size was 110. Results were statistically analysed wherever needed. Mean,percentages and illustrations were sparingly used. The EQ level was good, ranging between 23 and 63 which is indicative of 2nd and 1st level EQ with good interpersonal relationship in the work place.The professional...