International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices

Background: Plastics are widely used due to their low cost, durability, and versatility; however, their non-biodegradable nature poses serious environmental and health hazards.

“Time is brain” highlights the urgency of stroke management, as millions of neurons are lost each minute following an acute ischemic stroke. Globally, stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, with a significant burden in India, where nearly 1.8 million cases occur annually.

Snake bite is a common and frequently devastating environmental and occupational health problem, particularly in rural areas of tropical developing countries.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health concern, causing significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among healthcare workers. Staff nurses are at heightened risk due to repeated exposure to patients with active TB, making knowledge and adherence to preventive practices critical.

Ayushman Bharat, the flagship scheme of the Government of India, was launched to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as per the National Health Policy 2017.

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.