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6. Qualitative exploration of problems faced by caregivers of geriatric population in South India.

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Gurukartick, J., Siddharthar, Dhanalakshmi, Duraimurugan, M., Muruganandham, R., Venkatesh, V. S., Ganapathi, K. Chellavel, Babu, R. Dinesh, and Kumar, N. S.

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SOCIAL problems, EMPATHY, FRUSTRATION, INTERVIEWING, FEAR, DEMENTIA patients, QUALITATIVE research, SOCIAL isolation, COMPASSION, PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers, MENTAL depression, QUALITY of life, CONTENT analysis, DATA analysis software, ANGER, ELDER care, HEALTH promotion, PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
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Background and Objective: Caregivers assume roles out of necessity and their services often go unrecognized. Caregivers of the geriatric population are diminishing relative to the increasing need. This was carried out to explore the problems encountered by caregivers of the geriatric population. Materials and Methods: Qualitative research methods such as key informant interviews (KII) (n = 25) and pile sorting exercises (n = 15) were undertaken among a purposively selected sample of caregivers in the field practice area of the Urban Health Training Centre, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital. Manual content analysis was carried out with the transcripts from KII. The data obtained from the pile sorting exercises were analyzed using Anthropac 4.98.1/X software. Results: The problems faced by caregivers were sorted into 4 groups (1) ignorance regarding the needs of elderly, (2) medical problems encountered by caregivers owing to continuous caregiving, (3) family problems and (4) social problems. Fear and ignorance in caregivers were due to decreased medical awareness, poor financial status and lack of experience. Caregivers experienced depression, stress and isolation with caregiving. The caregivers were worried about the increased risk of health problems having sick elderly at home which led to family problems. The unpredictable health-care needs of the elderly reduced their social relations. Conclusion: Most of the problems encountered by caregivers were due to the lack of awareness of the conditions and special needs of the elderly population. Frequent health check-ups for caregivers are essential. Training programs and community-based caregiving groups will make caregivers' confident, decrease their problems and improve their quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2023
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10. Microalgal liquid biofertilizer and biostimulant effect on green gram (Vigna radiataL) an experimental cultivation

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Dineshkumar, R., Duraimurugan, M., Sharmiladevi, N., Lakshmi, L. Priya, Rasheeq, A. Ahamed, Arumugam, A., and Sampathkumar, P.

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Microalgae-based biofertilizers have been proven to be very successful and an alternate source for agricultural sectors in reducing the usage of harmful chemical fertilizers. Focusing on this, liquid biofertilizer extracts of Chlorella vulgarisand Spirulina platensisare used to improve the growth of green gram Vigna radiata(L.). The microalgal extracts of Chlorella vulgarisand Spirulina platensisshowed maximum chemical composition and elemental contents. Growth parameters of shoot, root length, and weight of green gram (Vigna radiata) at flowering stage were found to be at a higher level with treatments I and II. Similarly, maximum number of fresh weights of root nodules, plant heights, plant branches, plant leaves, and leaf area index were recorded as 100% with treatment I of Chlorella vulgarisand treatment II of Spirulina platensisin treated plants. The leaf chemical composition such as N, P, and K, total carbohydrates, Indole, and phenol evidenced with good results in plants treated with Chlorella vulgarisand Spirulina platensis.The soil characterisstics such as pH, EC (ds/m), Ca++, Na+, Mg++, K+, CO−3, Cl−, HCO−3, and So4and physical characteristics of green gram including water absorption index, water solubility index, water absorption, and oil absorption were observed in superior level in microalgae-treated plants. The proximate composition and mineral composition of green gram seed flour were also recorded to be higher with Chlorella vulgarisand Spirulina platensistreatments. The antinutritional factors and phytohaemagglutinating activities of green gram were also found to be higher in microalgal-treated plants. Thus, the implications of Chlorella vulgarisas well as Spirulina platensiswere proven to be pros of liquid biofertilizers in the production of green gram.

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2022
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