Amit Kumar Khumawat

Department of Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  Assessing the Impact of Group Interventions on Substance Abuse among Rural Communities: A Quasi-Experimental Study
  Author(s): Praful Damor* and Amit Kumar Khumawat
  
  Background: Substance abuse is a pressing concern in rural communities due to limited access to healthcare and treatment services. Group-based interventions have emerged as promising strategies to reduce dependency and promote behavioral change. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based group intervention in reducing nicotine dependence among adults in rural areas of Vadodara district.  Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used. A total of 40 adults with a history of substance use participated in weekly group sessions for 3 months, which included peer support, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and health education. Data were collected using the fagerström Test for nicotine dependence. Statistical analysis was done using paired t-tests.  .. Read More»
  

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