Dr. B Gomathi

Dr. B Gomathi

Reader/Associate Professor
College of Nursing

con_gomathi@aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in

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Dr. B Gomathi

Reader/Associate Professor

College of Nursing

Degree / Diploma Year of Passing Subject Name of the University/ Institution
B. Sc Nursing 2006 Nursing Christian College of Nursing, Ambilikkai, Tamilnadu /Dr. MGR University, Tamil Nadu
M. Sc Nursing 2010 Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Vinayaka Missions Annapoorana College of Nursing, Tamil Nadu/Vinayaka Mission’s University, Tamilnadu.
Ph. D in Nursing 2022 Nursing National Consortium for PhD in Nursing of Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi & RGUHS, Karnataka/Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
  • High-risk pregnancy
  • Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
  • Sleep Disorders of pregnancy
  • Gynecological disorder

  • Recipient of University Gold Medal in MSc Nursing from Vinayaka Mission’s Annapoorna College of Nursing, Vinayaka Mission University in 2010.
  • Recipient of “Research Excellence Award” from Institute of Scholars in 2019.
  • Secured first in scientific paper presentation at Student Nurses Association Conference, Shri Guru Ram Rai College of Nursing, Dehradun in July 2017.
  • Secured first in scientific paper presentation at Fifth SOMI Conference on “Current Breakthrough in Field of Maternal and Child Health”, Bhubaneswar in Dec 2019.
  • Best scientific poster Award at National Seminar on “Complementary and Alternative therapies in health care practices: A unique opportunity for nurses”, Apr 2019, SUM Nursing College, Shiksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar.
  • Best Scientific Paper Award at National E-conference on “Digital Automation: A new epoch in nursing”, VISWASS School and College of Nursing, Bhubaneswar in July 2020.
  • Secured first in a scientific poster presentation at Nursing Research Day. Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal in Sep 2020.
  • Secured First Prize in PhD Dissertation Category in All India Outstanding Research Awards for Nursing Students. Clinical Nursing Research Society (CNRS), North Zone in 2023.
  • Author of Clinical Handbook on Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
  • Certified Breastfeeding and Infant & Young Child Feeding counsellor

  • Trained Nurses Association of India TNAI NO: 184177/LMT
  • Life Member of Society of Midwives India. Reg No: 11513-2019
  • Life Member of Nursing Research Society of India (NRSI). No: 2951
  • Ex-Office bearer (Program Coordinator) in Trained Nurses Association of India – Uttarakhand Branch from 2014 till 2018.

  • Bala K, Sylvia R, Gomathi B. Effectiveness of an Instructional Teaching Programme on the Knowledge of Postnatal mothers regarding Newborn Care. J Nurs Health Sci. 2013; 2 (2): 24-30.
  • Gomathi B. Effect of video-assisted teaching programme on management of breastfeeding problems. Nurs J India. 2014 Jul-Aug;105(4):149-51.
  • Gomathi B, Mahalingam V. Mother’s Knowledge of Warning Signs of Pregnancy, Labour and Puerperium. Int J Med Sci Public Health. 2014; 3(6): 720 -22.
  • Mahalingam V, Craighead J, Gomathi B. Yoga Practices and Psychological Well-being of Student Nurses. Nurs J India. 2015 Mar;106(2): 84-87.
  • B, Mahalingam, Agarwal V. Maternal and fetal Outcome of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. J Nur Edu Practice. June 2015; 1(2): 56-61.
  • Negi R, Sorte DY, B. Effect of White reflecting curtains on Neonatal Jaundice. Int. J. Nurs. Educ. 2015; 7 (4): 149-52.
  • Singh G, Gomathi B, Kumar L, Mahalingam V. Effectiveness of an Awareness Programme on Warning Signs During Pregnancy. Int. J. Nurs. Educ. 2016; 8(3): 76-81
  • Bali P, Gomathi B, Bala K, Mahalingam V. Effectiveness of Kegal Exercise on Women with Urinary Incontinence. Int. J. Nurs. Educ. 2016; 8(3):155-62.
  • Joshi P, Gomathi B, Sorte DY. Utilization of MCH Services among the Postnatal Mothers in Selected Hilly Areas of Pauri District Uttarakhand. Int J Nurs Edu. 2016; 8(3):40-44.
  • Gururani L, Kumar A, Gomathi B. Minor disorders of pregnancy and its home management. Int J Med Sci Public Health. 2016; 5(4): 684-87.
  • Joshi P, Gomathi B, Sorte D Y. Factors influencing utilization of maternal and child health services among the postnatal mothers in hilly region. Int J Res Med Sci. 2016; 4(6): 2170-76.
  • Jaibunnisha, Gomathi B, George U. Effect of Selected Muscle Stretching Exercises on Primary Dysmenorrhoea among Student Nurses. Int. J. Nurs. Educ. 2017; 9(3): 69-74.
  • Joshi N, Gomathi B, Bala K, Mahalingam. V. Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge about postnatal care among mothers. Int J Res Med Sci. 2017; 5(11): 4993-97.
  • Sharma A, Gomathi B, Kumar L. Effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge about management of pregnancy-induced hypertension and birth preparedness among antenatal mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Int J Med Sci Public Health 2017; 6(11):1646-51
  • Rawat S, Gomathi B, Kumar L, Mahalingam. V. Structured teaching programme on knowledge about polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls. Int J Res Med Sci. 2017; 5 (11): 5004-08.
  • Pasbola T, Negi T, Badwal T, Khatoon V, Sharma V, Chauhan R, Gomathi B. Dietary Pattern and Occurrence of Tuberculosis, Int J Med Surgical Nurs. 2017; 1(1): 1-6.
  • Praveen S, Priya JPN, Gomathi B. Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of practice regarding perineal care among primi mothers. Int J Med Sci Public Health 2018; 7(4): 301-04.
  • Choudhary S, Prakash K, Gomathi B, Mahala P. Effectiveness of labor support measures on the pain perception of mothers in labor. Int J Med Sci Public Health. 2018; 7(5): 385-89.
  • Bahuguna B, Kumar L, Gomathi B. Effectiveness of warm compress on Pain among primi mothers with first stage of labour admitted in labour room. Int J Trend Res Dev. 2018 Sep – Oct; 2(6): 1245-49.
  • Thakur S, Gomathi B, Bala K. Effectiveness of Hot Application with Breast Massage on Breast Engorgement among the postnatal mothers. Int J Trend Res Dev. 2018 Oct; 2(6): 1149-53.
  • Bahuguna P, Kumar K, Gomathi B. Effectiveness of warm compress on labour progress among primi mothers with first stage of labour admitted in labour room. Int J Res Anal Rev. 2018 Oct; 5(4): 808-16.
  • Gomathi B, Anuchithra S, Nautiyal R. Effectiveness of vascular symptom management package on vascular symptoms, quality of life and perinatal outcome among pregnant women with pregnancy-induced hypertension – A pilot investigation. Int J Med Sci Public Health. 2019; 8(10): 818 -22.
  • Gomathi B, Anuchithra S, Nautiyal R. “Magnitude of Vascular Symptoms among Pregnant Women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) in Hilly Areas of Uttarakhand. Int J Trend Res Dev. 2020 Feb; 4(2): 813-17.
  • Gomathi B, Anuchithra S, Nautiyal R. Effectiveness of Vascular Symptom Management Package (VSMP) on Quality of Life (QOL) among pregnant women with PIH in hilly areas of Uttarakhand. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res. 2020; 11(2): 1288 -93.
  • Gomathi B, Anuchithra S, Nautiyal R. Risk Factors on Severity of Blood Pressure among Pregnant Women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) in Hilly areas of Uttarakhand, Indian J Public Health Res Dev. 2020. 11(4): 813-16.
  • Gomathi B. Effectiveness of Selected Yoga Practices on the level of stress among student nurses in selected Nursing Educational Institution, Dehradun. Eur. J. Mol. Clin. Med. 2020; 7(8): 1450-56.
  • Gomathi B, Pal A, Ghdei D, Panda D, Patra M, Saha R. Common gynecological morbidities among married women in the selected community areas of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Eur. J. Mol. Clin. Med. 2020; 7(11): 4993-04.
  • Gomathi B. Perinatal outcome of women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. Eur. J. Mol. Clin. Med.2020; 7(11): 5038-48.
  • Dhanya VJ, Gomathi B, Behera S, Singh M, Panda S, Maity S. Assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding health hazards of earphone uses among adolescents in selected college, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Eur. J. Mol. Clin. Med. 2020; 7(11): 5081-87.
  • Gomathi B, Biswal I, Nayak M, Sahoo S, Mohapatra S. Case control study on risk factors of female infertility in the selected Hospital, Bhubaneswar. Eur. J. Mol. Clin. Med. 2020; 7(10): 3772-79.
  • Sahu S, Tripathy P, Gomathi B, Sahoo KC. A lived experience of staff nurses in post-partum hemorrhage management in Odisha, India. Eur. J. Mol. Clin. Med. 2020; 7(10): 3803-09.
  • Mohapatra S, Gomathi B, Nayak D. Effect of Fetal Movement Count Training (FMCT) on Prenatal Bonding and Maternal Anxiety among Primigravida Women. Int. J. Nurs. Educ.2021; 13(3): 119-24.
  • Gomathi1 B, Sahoo N, Biswal B K, Biswal T, Chatarjee S. Comparative Study on Perinatal Depression among Normal and High-Risk Pregnant Women. Int. J. Trend Res Dev. 2021; 5(6): 71-6.
  • Subhasmita Behera, Gomathi B, Kshyanaprava Behera. Contributing factors and quality of life among women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. Nov 2022; 10(11): 2567-72.
  • Jena J, Gomathi B, Mohapatra P. Stress, Quality of life and Health promoting behaviours among students in selected university, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science. Dec 2022; 11(6): 41-45.
  • Gehlot M, Mohanty S, Venkateshan M, Gomathi B, Shetty A, Das PK et al. Socioeconomic Burden of Critically Ill Patients: A Descriptive Study. Feb 2023; Cureus 15(2): e35598. DOI 10.7759/cureus.35598.
  • Venkateshan M, Mishra P, Mohanty S, Shetty A, Gomathi B, Das PK et al. Risk Perception and Preventive Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the General Population. Feb 2023; Cureus 15(3): e36095. DOI 10.7759/cureus.36095.
  • Behera S, Gomathi B, Ksyanaprava. Sleep Quality and Depression among women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB). 2023; J. Nurs. Educ.15(2): 60-64.
  • Tripathy P, Gomathi B, Giri A, Behera P, Sagarika. A Comparative study on associated factors of hypertension among working women and non-working women. International Journal of Women’s Health Nursing and Practices (IJWHNP) 2023; 1(1): 9-14.
  • Tripathy P, Gomathi B, Pradhan A, Narzary B, Mahanta J, Samal S. Understanding the Level of Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). International Journal of Midwifery Nursing and Practices. Jun 23; 1(1): 25-30.
  • Gomathi B, Sreya De, Roy S, Pradhan S, Barla A, Das S. “Knowledge, Attitude and Vaccination Status on Covid-19 among Adults Living in Selected Rural Areas of Khurdha District, Odisha”. Int J Trend Res Dev. October 2023; 7(5). 662-67.
  • Gomathi B, Subhasmita Behera, Valsamma PC, Soumya Kar, Amruta B. Gomathi B. “Prevalence, Magnitude, Contributing Factors of Anemia among Pregnant Women”. Int J Trend Res Dev. Jul- Aug 2024; 8(4). 1114-20.
  • Gomathi B, Asha Rani Mahto, Suchismita Mahanta, Suchismita Sahoo4, Dr. Pravati Tripathy. “Awareness and Risk Factors of Cancer Cervix among Women Undergoing Pap Smear Test”. Int J Trend Res Dev. Mar-Apr 2025; 9 (2). 97-102.
  • Gomathi B, Angira Basu, Sapna Linda. Prevalence and Awareness of Nomophobia among the Pregnant Woman attending antenatal OPD in selected hospital, Bhubaneswar. Int J Res Anal Rev. June 2025. 12(2). 206-12.
  • Thamarai Selvi, Gomathi B. Menstrual Hygiene Management and Its Implications for Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Narrative Review. Journal of Midwifery, Women’s Health and Gynaecological Nursing. Feb 2026. 8(1).
  • Kiran Golder, Tapati Saha, Gomathi B. Comparison of Lifestyle Practices, Health Problems and Quality of Life in Post-Angioplasty and Post-Coronary Artery Grafting (CABG) Patients attending Outpatient Department (OPD) in Selected Hospital, Bhubaneswar. Int J Res Anal Rev. March 2026. 13(1). 399- 409.
  • Kumari V, Gomathi B, Nayak M. Lifestyle Intervention Program on Quality of Life and Psychological Well-being of girls with risk of developing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in selected Colleges of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. (2026). Int. J. Nurs. Educ. 18(2), 63-69.

  • Psychosocial problems and school absenteeism during menstruation among the adolescent girls studying at a selected school in Bhubaneswar.
  • Prevalence, magnitude and associated factors of restless leg syndrome (RLS) among dialysis patients at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
  • Randomized Controlled Trial to assess the effectiveness of Lifestyle Modification intervention on Quality of Life among women having Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) visiting OPD of tertiary care hospital, Odisha.
  • Effectiveness of smartphone application-based self-care management on gestational weight gain, lifestyle practices, psychological well-being, quality of life and selected outcomes of pregnancy among overweight pregnant women at a selected hospital.
  • Prevalence of menstrual cup use among women of reproductive age group and exploration of user’s experience, adaptability and efficacy with respect to menstrual cup versus sanitary napkins. A mixed method study

  • Sleep health behaviour intervention on sleep quality among antenatal mothers attending OPD in a selected Hospital, Bhubaneswar. 2026
  • Awareness and risk factors of cancer cervix among women undergoing pap smear in selected hospital, Bhubaneswar. 2023
  • Prevalence and awareness of Nomophobia among pregnant women attending antenatal OPD in selected hospital, Bhubaneswar. 2023
  • Attitude and Challenges faced by the student researchers in the selected Nursing college in Bhubaneswar. 2023
  • Determine the risk factors of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) and evaluate the efficacy of Vascular Symptoms Management Package (VSMP) on Vascular symptoms, Perinatal outcome & Quality of life of pregnant women with PIH attending antenatal OPD in selected tertiary care hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 2022
  • Compare the lifestyle practices, health problems and quality of life in post-coronary artery bypass grafting and angioplasty patients attending the OPD of a selected Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. 2022
  • Effect of Simulation Learning Technique on Knowledge and Practice about Therapeutic Communication among Nursing Students, SUM Nursing College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. 2022
  • Knowledge, attitude and Covid Vaccination status among adults living in selected rural areas of Khorda District. 2022
  • Life style intervention on quality of life and psychological wellbeing of girls with risk of developing polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in selected college, Bhubaneswar. 2022
  • Menstrual pattern and associated stress among nursing students in the SUM Nursing college, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. 2021
  • Risk factors and knowledge on cervical cancer among women undergoing PAP smear test in Gynae OPD of selected Hospital, Bhubaneswar. 2021
  • knowledge, attitude and vaccination status regarding HPV vaccine among girls studying in the selected nursing college of Bhubaneswar. 2021
  • Knowledge, Utilization and Factors influencing utilization of Under five children Health care services among the parents of Under Five Children in the selected health center of Khorda District. 2021
  • Effect of childbirth education on self-efficacy and Intra partum coping behaviours among primi mothers in selected Hospital, Bhubaneswar. 2021
  • Contributing factors, quality of life, sleep quality and depression among women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) attending OPD in selected hospital, Bhubaneswar. 2021
  • Prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women in attending antenatal OPD of selected hospital, Bhubaneswar. 2021
  • Level of depression among women with normal pregnancy and high-risk pregnancy attending antenatal OPD in selected hospital, Bhubaneswar: Comparative study. 2021
  • Stress, Quality of Life and Health Promoting Behaviour among Students in Selected University, Bhubaneswar. 2020
  • Effect of Fetal Movement Count Training (FMCT) on Prenatal Bonding and Maternal Anxiety among Primigravida Women attending antenatal OPD of selected Hospital, Bhubaneswar. 2020
  • Prevalence of Common gynaecological morbidities among married women in the selected community areas of Bhubaneswar. 2020
  • Level of knowledge and practice regarding health hazards of earphone uses among adolescents in selected college, Bhubaneswar. 2020
  • A Case control study on risk factors of female infertility among infertile women attending infertility OPD of selected hospital, Bhubaneswar. 2019
  • Prevalence of sleep disorders during pregnancy and the impact on Perinatal Outcome among antenatal mothers attending OPD in a selected Hospital, Dehradun. 2018
  • Mess hygienic practices among student nurses in a selected nursing hostel, Dehradun. 2018
  • Effectiveness of warm compress on Pain among primi mothers with first stage of labour admitted in labour room of selected hospital, Dehradun. 2018
  • A study to assess the effectiveness of Hot Application with Breast Massage on Breast Engorgement Among the Postnatal mothers. 2018
  • Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge about postnatal care among mothers of selected Hospital, Dehradun. 2017
  • Effectiveness of Structured teaching programme on knowledge about polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls in selected Colleges of Dehradun. 2017
  • Dietary pattern and occurrence of tuberculosis among patients attending OPD in selected Hospital, Dehradun. 2016
  • Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge of practice regarding perineal care among primi mothers in Postnatal wards of selected Hospital, Dehradun. 2016
  • Contributing factors of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) and effectiveness of teaching programme on management of PIH & Birth preparedness on knowledge among antenatal mothers with PIH attending antenatal OPD in selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 2015
  • Utilization and factors influencing MCH services among the postnatal mothers in selected hilly areas of Pauri District, Uttarakhand. 2015
  • Effectiveness of Selected Muscle Stretching Exercises on Primary Dysmenorrhoea among Student Nurses in selected Nursing college, Dehradun. 2015
  • Effectiveness of kegal exercise among women with urinary incontinence in selected rural area of Doiwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 2015
  • Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge of minor disorders of pregnancy and its home management among primigravida women in the selected community Health Centre, Dehradun. 2014
  • Effectiveness of an awareness programme on the warning signs during pregnancy among antenatal mothers in selected health care centre in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. 2014
  • Efficacy of using white reflecting curtains during phototherapy for treatment of neonatal jaundice in neonates in selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 2013
  • Labour Support Measures on the pain perception of mothers admitted in a selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 2012
  • Instructional Teaching Programme (ITP) on the knowledge of postnatal mothers regarding newborn care in a selected hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 2012
  • Level of Knowledge of postnatal mothers regarding newborn care in selected health centre, Doiwala, Dehradun., Uttarakhand. 2011
  • Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Module (VATM) Regarding Management of breastfeeding problems among postnatal mothers in Selected Hospital. Salem. 2010
  • Knowledge of antenatal mothers on warning signs of pregnancy, labour, puerperium in Selected Hospital, Salem. 2009
  • Effectiveness of awareness program on CPR among multipurpose health workers in Selected Institution, Ambilikkai. 2006

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Dr. B Gomathi
EXPERTISE INFORMATION
Areas of Interest
    • High-risk pregnancy
    • Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
    • Sleep Disorders of pregnancy
    • Gynecological disorder