Effect of Box-Breathing Exercise on Stress Among Second-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students at a Selected Nursing College, Palakkad

2026-10-03T07:08:16+00:00

The present study was conducted to assess the effect of Box-Breathing Exercise on stress among second-year B.Sc. Nursing students at a selected Nursing college. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the level of stress before and after the practice of Box-Breathing Exercise among the participants. A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study. The research design used was a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The study was conducted among second-year B.Sc. Nursing students at Ahalia College of Nursing. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 35 participants who met the inclusion criteria. The tool used for data collection was a modified Perceived Stress Scale, which included domains such as physical, psychological, emotional, and behavioral aspects of stress. Content validity of the tool was established with the help of experts, and reliability was ensured prior to the main study. The pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility of the study. Box-Breathing Exercise was administered to the participants twice daily for seven days for a duration of ten minutes, and stress levels were assessed before and after the intervention. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed a significant reduction in stress levels among second -year B.Sc. Nursing students after the practice of the Box-Breathing Exercise. The study implies that the Box-Breathing Exercise is an effective non-pharmacological method for reducing stress.

An Exploratory Study to Assess the Prevalence and Effect of Doomscrolling on Mental Health Among Young Adults in Selected Areas of District Sirmour of Himachal

2026-09-03T11:49:39+00:00

Doomscrolling refers to compulsive consumption of negative online news and has emerged as a potential mental health concern among young adults.

Aims: To assess the prevalence of doomscrolling and its effect on mental health among young adults.

Settings and Design: Quantitative exploratory research design conducted among young adults in selected areas of District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh

Methods and Materials: A total of 283 young adults aged 18–25 years were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire and Modified Doomscrolling Scale.

Statistical Analysis Used: Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and Fisher's Exact Test.

Result: The prevalence of doomscrolling was 44.9%. Most participants (88.7%) reported no perceived mental health effects, 10.2% experienced neutral/mixed effects, and 1.1% reported adverse effects. A significant positive correlation was found between doomscrolling and mental health effects (r=0.628, p<0.001). Income level was significantly associated with mental health effects.

Conclusion: Doomscrolling was prevalent among nearly half of the participants. Although most reported no perceived negative impact, increased doomscrolling was significantly associated with psychological effects, highlighting the importance of digital wellness awareness.

Journal of Neurological, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Effect of Box-Breathing Exercise on Stress Among Second-Year B.Sc. Nursing Students at a Selected Nursing College, Palakkad

An Exploratory Study to Assess the Prevalence and Effect of Doomscrolling on Mental Health Among Young Adults in Selected Areas of District Sirmour of Himachal