Background: In today's world, eating out has become the preferred choice rather than the exception. We all love trying out new food joints and tingle our taste buds with various cuisines but it is important to note that eating out comes with its share of risks and ailments. One of the most common effects is worm infestation in nursing students, especially in paying guest. Also, being a developing nation with its share of illiteracy. hygiene is not given much priority by chefs and food handlers. The main form of transmission is through faeco-oral route. Other modes are through sexual contact and also carriers like flies, cockroaches and rodents. Common worms that humans are susceptible to include roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm and threadworm. Objectives of the study: To assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention and management of worm infestations among nursing students residing in paying guest accommodations. To find out the association between knowledge scores and selected demographic variables such as age, year of study, type of accommodation and previous knowledge regarding worm infestations. To develop a self-instructional module on prevention and management of worm infestations for nursing students based on the findings of the study. Materials and Methods: A conceptual framework is a theoretical approach to the study the problems that are scientifically based and emphasize the selection, arrangement and classification of its concepts. A conceptual model or conceptual frame work broadly explains phenomena of interest, expresses assumption and reflects a philosophical stance. A descriptive survey approach by using non probability convenience sampling technique was adopted to collect the data. Structured knowledge questionnaire was administered to 60 nursing students who are residing at paying guest, Nelamangala, Bangalore. Results: The mean knowledge score was 40.5% and SD 7.03. The highest mean knowledge score is related to management of Worm Infestations (44.5%), whereas, the lowest mean knowledge score is related to Risk factors, causes and transmission of Worm Infestations (36%). The aspect wise mean knowledge score ranged between 30% to 44.5%. The result shows that 60% nursing students possess inadequate knowledge, 25% nursing students possess moderately adequate knowledge and 15% nursing students possess adequate knowledge regarding the Worm Infestations and its prevention. Conclusion: There was significant relationship found between the demographic variables such as age, family history of Worm Infestations and knowledge of nursing students but there was no significant relationship found between the demographic variables such as educational status, family monthly income, gender, Source of information and knowledge level of adults.

An experimental study to assess the effectiveness of stretching exercises on restless legs syndrome and fatigue among patients with chronic renal failure in selected hospitals at Erode. The research design adopted for the present study was Quasi experimental non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test design. Walter’s International Restless legs syndrome Study Group Rating Scale was used to assess the level of restless legs syndrome. Helen Michielsen fatigue assessment scale was used to assess the level of fatigue among patients with chronic renal failure. The mean post-test of level of severity of restless legs syndrome scores in experimental group 17.4 (SD+2.47) was significantly lower than the mean post-test level of severity of restless legs syndrome scores in control group 27 (SD+4.35). The mean post-test of level of fatigue scores in experimental group 18.4 (SD+1.97) was significantly lower than the mean posttest level of fatigue scores in control group 26.6 (SD+5.1). The Independent ‘t’ value was 20.4 (table value=2.002) which was significant at P < 0.05 level. The mean posttest of level of fatigue scores in experimental group 18.4 (SD+1.97) was significantly lower than the mean posttest level of fatigue scores in control group 26.6 (SD+5.1). The Independent ‘t’ value was 20.4 (table value=2.002) which was significant at P < 0.05 level. Hence it was concluded that stretching exercises was effective in reducing the severity of restless legs syndrome and fatigue among patients with chronic renal failure.