Sathiyalatha Sarathi

@bharathuniv.ac.in

Vice Principal, Sree Balaji college of Nursing OBG Nursing Dept
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research

Sathiyalatha Sarathi


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Maternity and Midwifery, Research and Theory, Community and Home Care, Medical–Surgical Nursing
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Scopus Publications

Scopus Publications

  • Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Mothers Regarding Gastroenteritis in Under Five Children in Selected Hospital, Chennai
    Texila International Journal of Public Health, 2025
    Gastroenteritis is a widespread and potentially deadly condition in children, accounting for roughly 10% of paediatric deaths globally, or approximately 70 million fatalities each year.The study aimed to assess the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of mothers Regarding Gastroenteritis in under five children in Sree Balaji medical college and hospital, Chennai.Descriptive Cross-sectional design was used for the study.The study was conducted among 140 mothers of under-five children in a Sree Balaji medical college and hospital at Chennai.The samples were selected using a convenient sampling technique who fulfils inclusion criteria.The study shows that most mothers have good knowledge of gastroenteritis management, particularly with oral rehydration (78.57%) and handwashing (92.86%).However, misconceptions about fluid intake during diarrhoea and the seriousness of the condition indicate the need for further public health education.Overall, while proactive practices are common, targeted education on dehydration risks and proper care is essential.The study concluded that the mothers had a moderate understanding of gastroenteritis.While practices like handwashing and oral rehydration were common, inappropriate methods and mixed attitudes persisted.Enhanced education is needed to improve responses and prevent complications in young children.
  • EMBRONIC AND FETAL DEVELOPMENT
    International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2022
  • Effectiveness of educational intervention package regarding postpartum management
    Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2016