Group Report for Extension Activity conducted on 23/07/2022
(Skit & collage on Diabetes mellitus, Thyroid disorders and Alcohol abuse)
Diabetes Mellitus Thyroid Disorders Alcohol abuse
1. Roll numbers in group
Roll No. |
Candidate Name |
11 |
Aditi Prabhakar |
13 |
Adityan Sivakumar |
29 |
Anusha A |
77 |
Gowri M Suresh |
84 |
Hitha N Bhushan |
93 |
Keki R Tallur |
129 |
Neha Rakesh Nair |
167 |
Rohan Jitendra |
198 |
Shreya V Murthy |
202 |
Shruthi Ananth |
208 |
Simrita Palivela |
212 |
Sona B |
229 |
Thanvi V |
2. Roll numbers in group
Roll No. |
Candidate Name |
22 |
Anees Fathima |
61 |
Deesha Prasad |
92 |
Kavya S |
128 |
Neha Gangadhar Patil |
169 |
Rohanraj Naidu M L |
175 |
Saira Habeeb |
211 |
Sneha C |
234 |
Varshini N |
237 |
Veena Jena |
243 |
Vinitha R |
249 |
Yuktha Damodaran |
250 |
Zeba Tamkeen |
3. Roll numbers in group
Roll No. |
Candidate Name |
3 |
Aamish Mazhari |
31 |
Anusha H M |
55 |
Chandan N |
73 |
Gayatri Gangireddy |
76 |
Gowri G Nair |
115 |
Mithali R Khabiya |
116 |
Mithun D |
144 |
Parvathi T |
152 |
Prathyusha B R |
185 |
Sanskriti Saha |
201 |
Shri Gouri |
226 |
Tanushree M |
1. Activity:Field visit (skit & collage) for raising awareness on
a. Diabetes Mellitus
b. Thyroid Disorders
c. Alcohol abuse
2. Site: Kengeri Government PU College
3. Staff: Dr.Priyadarshini K S & Dr.Reena R
4. Awareness given: We formed three groups for the above topic each further, each group was divided into two one group to put up a play and another to make a poster on the same.
I. We sensitized PU students, about these 3 non-communicable diseases, which are the most prevalent in recent times.
II. Even though they are not studying medicine, everyone should have basic knowledge of these common ailments
Diabetes Mellitus
1. The play was an interactive way to keep the students engaged while conveying the message at the same time
2. Raised awareness on the types of diabetes type I & type II and imparted knowledge about the less known types
3. Cleared myths about Diabetes Mellitus, like it can occur only in elderly persons
4. Showed symptoms, consequences & treatments for the same
5. Instructed to stop the spreading of misinformation, the evil of self-diagnosis and the need to consult a certified doctor
6. Explained the biochemical basis of sugar disease in their local language for the better understanding of the dangers of this disease.
7. Tried to convey the same an informative & attractive poster
Thyroid Disorders
1. The skit was about thyroid disorders
2. The motive was to create awareness about the 2 types of disorders related to thyroid- hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism
3. The skit started off with hypothyroidism where the symptoms, consequences & treatment was explained clearly
4. Causes which include consumption of packaged food & unhealthy lifestyle was portrayed in the play.
5. Same treatment was given to the other disorders – hypothyroidism
6. The main intension of the play being to spread knowledge about the thyroid disorders with the aim of reaching as many people as possible
7. Collage which was based on the same was explained with the help of pictures and information
Alcohol Abuse
1. The roleplay mainly focused on keeping the crowd’s attention and at the same time enlighten them with the ill effects of alcohol
2. It basically focused on enhancing the key features patients generally present to the OPD
3. The clinical features including withdrawal symptoms effect in social well bring peer pressure & depression
4. The working pattern of both a general physician & psychiatrist was portrayed
Response by the students
Overall the crowd was very enthusiastic and welcoming
They were curious to imbibe the knowledge being shared with them
Some students and even parents present came up to us to convey their happiness about the plays and collages
Even the college staff was very appreciative of our efforts.
What we learnt?
1. Diabetes mellitus & its symptoms
2. Alcohol abuse & its symptoms
3. Thyroid disorders & its symptoms
4. How to interact with & engage a group of people and put our points across to them
5. We learnt essential communication skills which we would require as future medical graduates
6. Hopefully we raised awareness about these prevalent disorders and at the same time played our small part in inspiring some of the students to take up this profession.