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University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986. The University has 5 Colleges, 27 Research Stations, 6 Agriculture Extension Education Centers, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts namely Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada in northern Karnataka. Greater diversity exists in soil types, climate, topography cropping and farming situations. The jurisdiction includes dry-farming to heavy rainfall and irrigated area. Important crops of the region include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilli, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, safflower etc. The region is also known for many horticultural crops. Considerable progress has been registered in the field of education, research and extension from this University.

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Subject: Food Science and Nutrition × Author: PANCHAMI GIRISH SHANBHAG ×
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    NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND MENTAL HEALTH OF NURSES
    (University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad, 2015-06) PANCHAMI GIRISH SHANBHAG; Dr. (Mrs.) USHA MALAGI
    Nurses represent an important component of health care. Shift duties among nurses induces stress and interrupts the regular eating pattern. The present study was undertaken with an objective to assess the nutritional status and mental health of nurses. The sample of 150 each were selected from private and government hospitals which included 230 females and 70 males in the age group of 21-50 years. The general information, dietary pattern, frequency of consumption of foods, nutrient intakes and nutrition knowledge was collected through pre-structured questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements, hemoglobin levels and mental health were assessed using standardized methods. The results of the study revealed that majority of the nurses had high BMI and female nurses were abdominally obese (97.39%). The intake of foods were lower than the suggested balanced diet except for the intake of fat. The intake of macronutrients was adequate and that of micronutrients was poor. More number of females were categorized into mild anemia compared to males (34.78 vs 14.28%). Highest percentage of nurses had average (46.66%), followed by good (37.34%) and poor (16%) mental health. Nutritional status index of nurses was positively correlated to mental health status. One third of nurses had low (34%) and about one fourth had medium knowledge scores (26%). Nutritional knowledge of nurses was significantly associated with age and education level of nurses. The shift work, poor intake of micronutrients, protective foods and higher fat intake has led to higher BMI and abdominal obesity among nurses. Thus there is a need to educate nurses to improve their nutritional status and knowledge.