The study attempts to assess the prevalence of depression among male and female elderly people, with the objectives, to assess the prevalence of depression experienced by male and female elderly people, and to compare those results. The study was carried out in Community Health Centre, Chakkarakal. The sample comprised of 30 samples, they were selected from those attended the old age clinic for check up by using convenience sampling technique. The data was collected by administering Geriatric Depression Scale. The results of this study showed that Out 30 subjects, half were male and rest half females. Data revealed that 73.33% of the males were diagnosed as having depression and 93.33% of the females were diagnosed as having depression. Comparison of the findings between male and female elderly people shows that prevalence of depression varies between male and female elderly. Calculated chi square value 2.16 is less than table value 3.841, which means there is significant statistical association with prevalence of depression with sex of old age peoples. The findings of this study support the need for that early detection of depression and study stress the importance needed for special attention to old age peoples.

Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death worldwide, including India. The annual morbidity and mortality statistics in India show that there are increasing trends in mortality and morbidity .Social support helps patients with stroke to cope with the stress associated with the disease and treatment. Social support group has positive effect on nursing care and health. Thus nursing staff needs to consider the patients' social support systems, including home environment, family and partners. Hence a study to assess the effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) regarding knowledge on, care of stroke patients among the care givers in a selected hospital, Bangalore was done. Quantitative approach was adopted for the study. Pre- experimental one group post test design was used to conduct the study in, Spandana hospitals, Bangalore. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 40 care givers. A pretest with structured knowledge questionnaire was administered, followed by administration of Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) to the samples. After conducting pretest and intervention at all 3 hospitals, posttest was conducted. The mean Post-test knowledge score [38.71± 9.99] was higher than mean Pre-test knowledge score [20.26 ± 8.08]. Thus VAT is effective in improving the knowledge of caregivers on care of stroke patients.

B.Sc Nursing students deal with the College setting as well as Hospital setting so, they come in contact with a large number of people, their level of knowledge can be increased with the implication of self instructional module on knowledge regarding the use of defibrillator among staff nurses. Pre-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with quantitative research approach used. Study was conducted in Rama Hospital and Research Centre, Mandhana Kanpur. 30 staff nurses were selected by using non-probability convenient sampling technique. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics, level of knowledge score reveals that in pre-test 2 is the minimum score and 14 is the maximum score mean score was 7.34 with SD 0.51. Post-test level of knowledge score reveals that in post-test minimum score is 7 and maximum score is 18 (mean score was 12.66 with SD of 0.46. Significant difference was found between pre-test and post-test knowledge score. In pre-test mean score was found to be 7.34 and SD 0.51 and post-test mean score was found to be 12.66 and SD 0.46. The comparison of mean pre-test and post-test knowledge score shows an extremely significant difference at p< 0.05 level (t value = 9.05) so hypothesis H1 is accepted which indicated that SIM on knowledge regarding the use of defibrillator is extremely effective.

Worm infestation claims to be one of the main problems of childhood. This is considered as a greater health hazard in developing countries like India A comparative study to assess the knowledge regarding worm infestation and its preventive measures among mothers of pre-school children in selected urban and rural communities of Bangalore. Data was collected from 60 mothers from urban area and 60 mothers from rural area and are selected by purposive random sampling technique. The mean percentage knowledge score of mothers in urban area (52.08%) was higher than the mean percentage knowledge score of mothers in rural area (41.02%) regarding worm infestation. Hence the conclusion leads to the fact that a mother is urban area had relatively a higher knowledge regarding worm infestation in children.

Equine Therapy is also called as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is a form of therapy involving interaction between horses and patients. It involves activities such as feeding, grooming of hair and leading a horse which are supervised by a specialist in mental health with a support of horse professional. The major goal of the therapy is to increase skill and attributes like accountability, self confidence, responsibility and problem solving skills. It also helps in behavioral and emotional changes. From the ancient Greek horses are used as therapeutic aid. The literature were documented that the therapy was prescribed for some diseases like Gout, Neurological Disorders and for persons with low morale. The therapy was introduced in 1946, at Scandinavia after an outbreak of poliomyelitis. This therapy has having some supportive evidence for its effectiveness against managing some conditions like, Anxiety, ADHD, Addiction Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder etc. When an individual riding a horse, it stimulates the areas where they never had exercise thus improves balance and mobility of the body. This therapy helps the individuals to develop a work ethic, identify and process feelings. This therapy also helps to develop Trust on each other. Peoples with spinabifida, Scoliosis or Down syndrome should have a consultation before getting this therapy.