Haldia Institute of Technology

Introduction: Adult vaccination is widely recognized as a highly cost-effective public health measure, despite its benefits many diabetics may not grasp their importance or have misconceptions, affecting their acceptance. The purpose of the study was to assess the awareness and to estimate the coverage and find out the level of acceptance of adult vaccination. Methods: An observational study with cross-sectional design was conducted in Diabetes OPD of tertiary care hospital in Kolkata among 423 diabetics patients using consecutive sampling methods attending Diabetic OPD for a duration 6 months (September 2023-February 2024). A pre-designed, pre-tested, structured schedule comprising of socio demographic clinical profile, awareness, coverage and acceptance of vaccine was used for face-to-face interview. Data were analysed by Microsoft Excel 2019 and SPSS v25.0. Results: Out of 423 participants more than half (57%) were male, and mean age of them were 50.7 years (±11.2). Ninety one percent (91%) of study participants had type II Diabetes Mellitus, and more than two thirds (67.4 %) suffered from co-morbidities. Thirteen percent (13%) had adequate awareness about adult vaccination and very few (7%) had administered Hepatitis B vaccine. Seventy one percent (71%) of the study participants were ready to get Influenza vaccine after being aware. Fear of adverse effects and out of pocket expenditure were the major reason from non-acceptance of vaccines. Conclusion: Eighty-seven percent (87%) of the participants had inadequate awareness about adult vaccines and only seven percent (7%) of them had taken Hepatitis B vaccination.

Purpose This paper aims to focus on constructing a research framework that positions music as a well-being intervention strategy in high-stress workplaces, aiming to enhance self-management and interpersonal effectiveness. Furthermore, its goal is to develop a model of intervention using music that is specifically designed for learning organizations. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive review of secondary literature was done which led to the establishment of an interconnected model relating stress, music intervention, positive emotions and spirituality, self- and interpersonal management, along with the dynamics of learning organizations. Findings Music interventions, when tactically implemented, serve as a nonintrusive approach to reduce workplace stress. It fosters positive emotions and induces spiritual experiences according to the study. These significantly enhance skills of self- and interpersonal management, which promote trust and harmony in the workplace. Music also improves cognitive performance, imagination and emotional well-being. This makes it especially relevant to learning organizations that focus on continual innovation and stakeholder development. Originality/value While existing literature highlights the strong connections between music, positive emotions and spirituality, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no significant study has explored music interventions as a means of simultaneously triggering intense personal positive experiences, fostering deeper connections with reality and promoting spiritual well-being. This paper uniquely develops a conceptual framework that links these outcomes to the dynamics of learning organizations.