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Effect of training on food safety measures to the anganvadi helpers of ICDS
(Department of Home Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, 2001) Jaimy Suresh; Geetha, P
A study entitled the "Effect of training on food safety measures to the anganwadi helpers of ICDS" was conducted to assess the effect of training on food safety measures on the knowledge, attitude and practices of the anganwadi helpers of ICDS. The study was carried out in two recently started ICDS projects namely Kazhakkutam and Thiruvananthapuram Urban II. All the anganwadi helpers in the functioning anganwadi centres of the two identified ICDS projects formed the respondents for the study. Based on the pretest score for knowledge, attitude and practice of the respondents their lacunae in the field of food safety measures were identified and a need based training was planned and carried out. The results revealed that the training programme had significant effect on the knowledge, attitude and practices of the anganwadi helpers. The analysis of variance used to test the influence of socio-economic and personal characteristics of the respondents on their knowledge, attitude and practice revealed that tenure of service had significant influence on changes in attitude. The analysis of correlation coefficient of socio-economic situations of the respondents with knowledge, attitude and practice revealed that there was significant negative association with place of residence and tenure of service with their knowledge level. Significant positive association was observed with place of residence, family size and tenure of service with attitudinal changes. The study also revealed significant positive association of pretest scores of practice with place of residence and tenure of service. It was also found that the infrastructure index of the anganwadi centres had significant association with pretest knowledge score but not with post score. Comparison of knowledge, attitude and practice scores of rural and urban project based respondents indicated that the respondents of rural project had more knowledge level when compared to the respondents of urban project. It could be effectively elevated from the results that the respondents of urban project had more attitude and practice level compared to the respondents of rural project.
Fixation and transformation of applied phosphorus in Ultisols of Kerala
(Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, 2024-09-10) Ebin Thomas; Geetha, P
Genotype X environment interaction, for yield and its component a in sesamum
(Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, 1984) Geetha, P; Gopinathan Nair, V
A detailed evaluation of the production potential of 15 multipoded and multiloculed types and varieties available at the Department of Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, was undertaken to select suitable varieties for the summer rice fallows and robi uplando. The study also aimed at the estimation of genotype x environment interaction, the phenotypic stability of these varieties and the correlations of different characters including seed yield. The field trials were laid out at two locations vis, summer rice « > fallows at Kayamkulam and rabi uplands at Vellayani. The analysis of variance in respect of each character for each location, as well as for both the locations together was done. There was no significant difference between the varieties for number of days to flowering, at both the locations. But they differed significantly for days to maturity, length of pod, number of locules per pod, number of seals per pod, seed yield per plant, weight of thousand seeds and oil content. There was significant difference for height of plants end number of pods per plant in rice fallows and for number of pods per axil in uplands.
Nutrient dynamics and transformation in aerobic and flooded systems of rice in lateritic soils of kerala
(Department of soil science and agricultural chemistry, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara, 2015) Geetha, P; Sureshkumar, P
Nutritional awareness among the participants of national nutritional anaemia prophylaxis programme
(Department of Home Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, 2007) Bhuvaneshwari, P; Geetha, P
Iron deficiency anaemia is a major global nutritional problem and is prevalent in 50-80 per cent of population in different parts of India. Towards reducing anaemia, the government of India (GOI) launched the National Nutritional Anaemia Prophylaxis Programme (NNAPP) in 1970.National Anaemia control and Prophylaxis Programme has been fighting the relentless struggle to control the ailment since 1970, but has not yielded much. Hence a study entitled “Nutritional awareness among the participants of NNAPP” was undertaken to elicit the existing knowledge, attitude and practice on the programme among the participants identify the lacunae and to suggest correct preventive measures among the participants and to study its impact through KAP studies. For pre test and posttest of knowledge and attitude suitably structured and pre test checklists were used. The dietary practice was assessed through food use frequency studies before and after the education programme. The regularity in the consumption of IFA tablets by the beneficiaries was studied before and after the intervention on consumption basis. The data pertaining to the socio economic and personal characteristics, health and nutritional profile and their participation in the NNAPP of the participants were ascertained with the help of a structured and pre tested interview schedule. The collected data were tabulated, analysed statistically and the results were interpreted. Majority of the selected participants (84 per cent) in the study belonged to the age group of 21-30 years. Nearly 59 per cent belonged to Hindu community. Most of the participants were from nuclear family with medium level of education, low monthly income and moderate physical amenities. Majority of the families possessed television and radio in their homes and 72 per cent of the participants were members of one or other organization. Anthropometric measurements revealed that body mass index of 50 per cent of the women beneficiaries were found to fall in the normal range, weight for height of child beneficiaries revealed that only 31 per cent were normal, 47 per cent were stunted and remaining 20 per cent of the child beneficiaries were stunted and wasted. Haemoglobin level of the beneficiaries revealed that only 17 per cent were normal.40 percent were moderately anaemic and 37 per cent had mild anaemia. However 6 per cent were found to be severely anaemic. Mean food intake of the beneficiaries revealed that the food group, which met the RDA least, was green leafy vegetables followed by fruits, milk and milk products, fats ad oils, and even sugar. Mean nutrient intake of the women beneficiaries revealed that iron, vitamin B12, vitamin C and folic acid were far below the RDA stipulated. Mean nutrient intake of the child beneficiaries indicated that energy, protein, iron, vitamin C and folic acid were below the RDA. Nutritional Status Index of the beneficiaries indicated medium and high Nutritional Status Index among 81 per cent of the beneficiaries and only 19 per cent of the beneficiaries were in the low Nutritional Status Index. Majority of the participants relied more on the anganwadi workers than the PHC staff for iron and folic acid supplements. Less than 25 per cent of the participants participated in the meetings, campaign, nutrition and health education classes consistently.52 percent of the beneficiaries never consumed the IFA tablets. Participation Index of the beneficiaries in the programme related activities of PHC revealed that 58 per cent had medium level of Participation Index. Data collected on the constraints faced by the beneficiaries revealed that irregular supply of supplements, gastro intestinal side effects, forgetfulness, blind beliefs and lack of awareness were the constraints experienced by the beneficiaries/participants. The pre test scores revealed the lack of knowledge of the participants about various aspects of anaemia and its prevalence, role of iron and dietary modification, and anaemia control progrmme objectives. The education programme of three days duration was conducted for the benefit of the participants to impart required information on the above areas. The education programme had significant effect on the gain in knowledge as well as change in attitude and extent of adoption of practices. Correlation of selected independent variables of participants on the knowledge, attitude and practice revealed that there was significant positive correlation was observed with educational status, participation index and knowledge. Significant positive correlation was observed with age, educational status and attitude. Comparison of mean scores of pre test and post test knowledge, attitude and practice revealed that education programme had significant improvement in the awareness of the participants.
Nutritional status and nutrition cognition of adolescent girls in the coastal area of Thiruvananthapuram
(Department of home science, College of agriculture, Vellayani, 2012) Suma, N S; Geetha, P
A study entitled the “Nutritional status and nutrition cognition of adolescent girls in the coastal areas of Thiruvananthapuram”was conducted to evaluate the nutrition counseling on the knowledge and adoption of health and nutrition practices by the adolescent girls. The study was carried out in Vizhijam and Vallakkadavu in Thiruvananthapuram district. For pretest and posttest of cognition and practice, suitably structured pretested checklist was used. The dietary practice was assessed through food use frequency studies before and after the counseling programme.The data pertaining to the socio economic and personal characteristics, health and nutritional profile of the respondents were ascertained with the help of a structured and pretested interview schedule. The collected data were tabulated, analysed statistically and the results were interpreted. Most of the respondents were from nuclear family with small family size and having medium level education. Majority of the families were having low level of educational status and low monthly income. Majority of the family possessed television and radio in their homes and only 40 per cent of the respondents were members of social organisations. Participation index of the respondents in the programmes related to various organisations revealed that 50 per cent had medium level of participation index. Anthropometric measurement revealed that body mass index of 95 per cent of the respondents were found to be some forms of energy deficiency. Triceps skin fold thickness of the respondents indicated that 54 per cent of them were low fat deposit. Hemoglobin level of the respondents revealed that only 46 per cent were mildly anemic 49 per cent forms of anaemia were moderately anaemic and 4 per cent were severly anaemic. Clinical examination of the respondents reported that majority of the respondents were having nutritional deficiency symptoms. Food habits of the respondents revealed that majority of them were non vegetarians.Leftover food was consumed by all the respondents. Regarding the special foods given during different stages of life cycle revealed that majority of them were not giving any special food. Food intake of the respondents revealed that the food group which met the RDA least was pulses, green leafy vegetables, fruits, milk and milk products and sugar and jaggery. Nutrient intake of the respondents revealed that calcium, iron vitamin C and folic acid were far below the RDA stipulated. Nutritional status index of the respondents indicated medium and high nutritional status index among 86 per cent and only 17 per cent had low level of nutritional status index. The pretest scores revealed the lack of knowledge of the respondents about various aspects of general awareness on adolescent nutrition, importance of nutritious foods and health and hygiene. The counseling programme of three days duration was conducted for the benefit of the respondents to impart required information on the above areas. The counseling programme had significant effect on the gain in knowledge as well as change in adoption of practices. Correlation of selected independent variables of respondents on the cognition revealed that there was significant correlation with nutritional status index and participation index. Comparison of mean score of pretest and posttest knowledge, and practice revealed that counseling programme had significant improvement in the awareness of the respondents.
Quantity - intensity relations of phosphorus with reference to its bioavailability in lateritic soils
(Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry,College of Horticulture, Vellakikkara, 2008) Geetha, P; Sureshkumar, P
Two new sesame varieties for Kerala
(Kerala Agricultural University, 1989) Sverup John; Abdul Khader, K M; Geetha, P; Gopinathan Nair, V
ACV-1 and ACV-2 are the two new sesame varieties released in Kerala recently. These varieties were evolved by pureline selection from germplasm types P38 (a Punjab variety) and No.42 (a West Bengal variety) respectively. ACV-1 (selection No. 38-1) was released as 'Soma' for summer rice fallows. This has multiloculed capsules having white bold seeds with substantial increase in seed yield over the standard variety, Kayamkulam 2. ACV-2 (Selection No.42-1) was released as 'Surya' for the rabi uplands. This variety also has multiloculed capsules having grey bold seeds with significant increase in seed yield over Kayamkulam 2.