Ms. Hepsi Bai J

• Certified Basic and Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (NALS) trainer
• Certified Breastfeeding and Infant & Young Child Feeding counselor
• Certification in Qualitative Research Techniques.

• Best Student Nurse Award (Undergraduate) – Meenakshi College of Nursing, Chennai, December 2007.
• Best Student in Academics Award (PG Category)– College of Nursing, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, February 2012.
• Best Pediatric Student Nurse Award (PG Category) – College of Nursing, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, February 2012.
• Best Young Researcher Award – IRDP group of journals, 2018.
• Best Scientific Paper Award – 5th Society of Midwives of India (SOMI) State-Level Conference, College of Nursing, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, December 2018.
• Best Research Paper Award – 5th Research Conference on Health Promotion Research: Nursing Perspectives, Omayal Achi College of Nursing, Chennai, 30 January–1 February 2019.
• Best E-Scientific Presentation Award – 5th Research Conference on Health Promotion Research: Nursing Perspectives, Omayal Achi College of Nursing, Chennai, 30 January–1 February 2019.
• Best Poster Award – 6th SOMI State Conference, SUM Nursing College, Odisha, 17 December 2019.
• Poster presentation award– National Community Health Nursing Conference, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, 13–14 February 2020.
• Best E-Concept Poster Award – Virtual Conference organized by Nursing College, AIIMS Bhopal and Society of Midwives of India (SOMI), Madhya Pradesh Chapter, 8–9 March 2022.
• Best Research Paper Award – 7th KMC Conference, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, 2023.
•  Concept Poster award – 8th Foundation Day International CME on Reversal of Noncommunicable Diseases: Facts or Myths, World NCD Federation, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 7 March 2023.
• Best Scientific Paper Presentation Award – International e-Conference on Intensifying Research Credentials: Universal Nursing Perspective, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT Deemed to be University, 9 December 2023.
• Scientific Paper Presentation Award– State-Level Conference on ONCO BEATS, Amala College of Nursing, Kerala, 30 November 2023.
• Institute Appreciation Award – 76th Independence Day Celebration, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, 15 August 2023.
• Best Research Paper Award – 24th ISPN National Conference, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMCRI), Puducherry, 7–9 February 2025.

• National Neonatology Forum (NNF), India – Membership No: ODI/NAL-1142
• Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI) – Membership No: LM3965
• Association of Pediatric Nurses of India (APNI)- Membership No: 067
• Pediatric and Neonatal Nurses Foundation of India (PNNFI) – Membership No: 148
• Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) – Membership No:156316
• Nurses League-Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI) Membership No: 22698NL
• Association of Nurse Executives India (ANEI) – Membership No:1154/032035

• Joseph HB, K S, Majhi R, Mandal R, Patel R, Roshna M, et al. Mediating effect of attitude between knowledge and willingness to donate and accept donor breast milk in Odisha, India. Cureus. 2026;18(5):e109709. doi:10.7759/cureus.109709. PMID:42367476. PMCID:PMC13305206.
• Kn A, Joseph HB, Shetty AP. How do pediatric nurses practice family-centered care in pediatric units? A phenomenological inquiry from Eastern India. Florence Nightingale J Nurs. 2026;34:1-10. doi:10.5152/FNJN.2026.24170. PMID:42452980. PMCID:PMC13370753.
• Nusaifa AK, Joseph HB. Understanding nurses’ views on the principles and exercise of family-centered care: A qualitative exploration. Cureus. 2026;18(3).
• Joseph HB, Kuppusamy S, Mahalik SK, Shetty AP, Das K. Perspective of parents on healthcare for children during COVID-19 in India: A qualitative inquiry. Bioinformation. 2026;22(1):362-368.
• Yadav A, Devi S, Joseph HB. Navigating health care: A study on the healthcare-seeking behavior and barriers faced by the transgender community in Bhubaneswar, India. Indian J Community Med. 2026;51(Suppl 1):S94-S101.
• Joseph HB, Ravindran V. Are we ignoring the hardship of nurses: Occupational stress experienced by nurses, a mixed-method enquiry from India. Indian J Occup Environ Med. 2026;30(1):69-74.
• Biswas A, Joseph HB, Shetty AP. Impact of a child sexual abuse prevention package (CSAPP) on knowledge of appropriate and inappropriate touch among children with intellectual disabilities. Cureus. 2026;18(1):e102527. doi:10.7759/cureus.102527. PMID:41773105. PMCID:PMC12949848.
• Joseph HB, Shetty AP, Nayak G, Mallick B, K S, Priyadarshini NS, et al. Comparison of open-book and closed-book examinations and nursing students’ perceptions of open-book examination. Cureus. 2026;18(1):e100925. doi:10.7759/cureus.100925. PMID:41658647. PMCID:PMC12875356.
• Joseph HB, Ravindran V. Linking organizational support with occupational satisfaction among Indian nurses. Bioinformation. 2025;21(12):4638-4642. doi:10.6026/973206300214638. PMID:41907994. PMCID:PMC13018439.
• Joseph HB, Ravindran V. Workplace coping strategies among the nursing workforce: A cross-sectional study from an Indian perspective. Cureus. 2025;17(10):e95812. doi:10.7759/cureus.95812. PMID:41328098. PMCID:PMC12665175.
• Nambiar SP, Joseph HB, Satapathy AK, Shetty AP. Predictors of quality of life and treatment adherence among children with nephrotic syndrome. J Fam Med Prim Care. 2024;13(9):3598-3602.
• Susojeeta G, Joseph HB, Susovita G. A review article on issues of nursing profession in Indian health care system. J Appl Nurs Res Educ. 2023;1(2):2-5.
• Shivani S, Joseph HB. Compliance of registered nurses with patient safety precautions in paediatric units: A cross-sectional study from Eastern India. J Patient Saf Infect Control. 2023;11(3):45-48.
• Sandhiya K, Priyadarshini T, Joseph HB, Swain D, Indumathi P. Is COVID-19 grounds for mucormycosis in India: A breeding epidemic from an ongoing pandemic. Res Rev J Environ Sci. 2023;4(3):1-8.
• Shivani S, Joseph HB. Perception toward peripheral venous catheter care guidelines among nurses working in pediatric wards of a tertiary care hospital. Apollo Med. 2023.
• Joseph HB, Digal M, Benny A, Singh D, Vijayan L, Kaur S, et al. Quality of life and its relation with sleep habits of children with epilepsy from Eastern India. J Educ Health Promot. 2023;12.
• Joseph HB, Priya A, Carolin RL, Banu PR, Delma SA, Rex SI, et al. Prevalence, pattern and risk factors of internet addiction among adolescents. J Ment Health Psychiatr Psychosoc Nurs. 2023;1(1):5-9.
• Joseph HB, Priya A, Ancy IR, Aswani SL, Maheswari M, Murugeswari P, et al. Strengthening dental health through school health program: A call for prevention of dental caries among Indian school children. Res Rev Neonatal Pediatr Nurs. 2023;1(1):8-14.
• Joseph HB, Jose J, Bharti S. Stress experienced and coping strategies adopted by mothers of neonates admitted in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Res Rev Neonatal Pediatr Nurs. 2023;1(1):1-7.
• Joseph HB, Ravindran V, Sahoo KC. Occupational satisfaction of public hospital nurses in India: A qualitative explorative study. Florence Nightingale J Nurs. 2023;31(1):42-49. PMID:36751716.
• Shivani S, Joseph HB. Effectiveness of reinforcement program on adherence toward short peripheral catheter care guidelines among registered nurses working in pediatric wards of a tertiary care hospital. J Educ Health Promot. 2022;11:359. PMID:36618482.
• Joseph HB, Kuppusamy S, Mahalik SK, Shetty AP, Das K. Telemedicine: A boon to parents of children with health care needs during COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study from India. Turk Arch Pediatr. 2022;57(5):526-533. PMID:36062440.
• Joseph HB, Sandhiya K, Shetty AP. Touch screen device usage and its effect on sleep among young children: Do parents delude younger generation deliberately? Time to ruminate and impede this technological harm. Indian J Community Med. 2022;47(3):360-363. PMID:36438519.
• Joseph HB, Kuppuswamy S, Shetty AP. Pandemic and online learning: Is it for protection from COVID-19 or health destruction? Voice of Indian parents. Asian J Nurs Educ Res. 2022;12(3).
• Joseph HB, Issac A, George AG, Gautam G, Jiji M, Mondal S. Transitional challenges and role of preceptor among new nursing graduates. J Caring Sci. 2022;11(2):56-62. PMID:35919276.
• Joseph HB, Kuppuswamy S, Shetty AP. Children’s online learning during COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences and satisfaction encountered by Indian parents. J Ideas Health. 2021;4(Special 3):443-449.
• Meena KS, Nambiar SP, Kumari Y, Joseph HB, Shetty AP. Facts and prevailing myths on COVID-19 among the general public, India: A cross-sectional survey. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2021;8(5):2465.
• Joseph HB, Ravindran V. Whether perceived organisational support influence job satisfaction among nurses? A cross-sectional survey finding from Indian perspective. Int J Curr Res. 2020;12(12):15316-15319.
• Joseph HB, Ravindran V. Job stress among nurses. Indian J Contin Nurs Educ. 2019;20:92-96.
• Rajan SR, Joseph HB. Self-esteem and emotional maturity among adolescents. Int J Nurs Care. 2019;7(1):32-35.
• Joseph HB, Rathi S, Lawrance P, Priya TA. Awareness and practices on toy safety among mothers of preschool children. Int J Psychiatr Nurs. 2018;4(2):6-8.
• Mathew A, Joseph HB. Maternal awareness and perception on phototherapy for neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. Int J Psychiatr Nurs. 2018;4(2):9-11.
• Joseph HB, Annie M. Risk factors for neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. Biomed J Sci Tech Res. 2018;2(1).
• Joseph HB, Aruna VM. Practice of intravenous cannulation care of clients. Glob J Res Anal. 2016;5.
• Joseph HB. Knowledge and practice of health care workers on infection control measures. Asian J Nurs Educ Res. 2015;5(4):518-522.
• Joseph HB. Professional bodies and councils in maintaining nursing standards. J Nurs Trends. 2014;4:34-36.
• Joseph HB. End-of-life care in newborn. Asian J Nurs Educ Res. 2014;4(2):242-244.
• Joseph HB. Delegation in nursing management: Common errors. Asian J Nurs Educ Res. 2014;4(2):242-244.
• Joseph HB. Knowledge of parents of adolescents regarding adolescent health. Asian J Nurs Educ Res. 2014;4(2):232-234.
• Joseph HB. Suicide: An overview of self-protective responses and suicidal behavior. Int J Psychiatr Nurs. 2014;1:50-53.
• Joseph HB, Aparna V, et al. Malnutrition among under-five children and factors influencing it. Int J Nurs Educ. 2014;6:135-139.
• Joseph HB, Nayak R, et al. Quality of life of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and its relationship with parental stress. Indian J Rheumatol. 2013;8:68-72.
• Joseph HB. Nursing care standards in PICU. Int J Nurs Care. 2013;1:146-149.
• Joseph HB, Nayak R. Job stress among nursing personnel. J Nurs Res Soc India. 2013;6:27-30.
• Joseph HB, Nayak R. Stress of parents of children with chronic illness: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. J Nurs Res Soc India. 2013;6:58-63.

Extramural Funded project: (ICMR)

Mixed-method study on the impact of climate change on mental health among adolescents: Intended to implement climate resilience strategies through Ayushman Bharat’s School Health and Wellness Program (Project ID: IIRPSG-2025-01-06718)

Intramural Funded project:

Effectiveness of Blended Educational Intervention on knowledge, Practice, and belief on epilepsy among parents of children with epilepsy at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

• Nutritional status, feeding characteristics, and clinical outcome in critically ill pediatric patients at AIIMS Bhubaneswar
• A phenomenology study on Parents’ experience of caring for children with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) attending the pediatric department, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
• A qualitative study on experiences of family members providing kangaroo care (KC) in the NICU for preterm newborns of a tertiary care teaching institute in eastern India
• Effectiveness of skill-based training on newborn developmental supportive care (DSC) on knowledge, perception, and self-reported practice among nursing students of a tertiary care teaching institute in eastern India
• Stress, coping, and its associated factors among parents of newborns with surgical needs admitted in Pediatric Intensive Care of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
• Health literacy, self-efficacy, and disease-specific awareness among parents of children with PUV at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
• A mixed-method study on the pediatric nurses’ knowledge, perception, and practice regarding atraumatic care in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India.
• A qualitative exploration of Nursing students’ experiences of Neonatal Resuscitation training using conventional and simulation pedagogical approaches

• Lived experiences of parents caring for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A phenomenology study
• Experiences of late adolescent girls living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A phenomenology study
• Effectiveness of postural education intervention on postural knowledge, postural habits among school children- A pilot study.
• Assessment of the effectiveness of the CSAPP (Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Package) in imparting awareness regarding good touch- bad touch among selected categories of mentally retarded children.
• Lived experiences of parents caring for children with sickle cell disease: A phenomenology study.
• Effectiveness of audio drama intervention on awareness and attitude regarding the prevention of sexual abuse (good touch and bad touch) among visually impaired children.
• Occupational Satisfaction of Public Hospital Nurses in India: A Qualitative Explorative Study
• Emotional – behavioral problems among children with Leukemia (ALL) and perceived parenting stress and social support among parents of children with ALL.
• Prevalence of nomophobia, contributing factors to smartphone addiction, and its effect on lifestyle among adolescents studying in selected schools of Odisha.
• Awareness, attitude, and acceptance of pregnant and nursing mothers on breast milk donation and breast milk bank in AlIMS Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Effectiveness of open book tests over closed book tests and perception of nursing students towards open book tests: A pilot study.
• Nurses and physicians’ attitude towards nurse-physician collaboration: A cross-sectional survey.
• Practice of Kangaroo Mother Care at home, its enablers and barriers experienced by mothers of preterm infants attending neonatology OPD.
• Parental experiences in caring for children with surgically managed Hydrocephalus: A phenomenology study.
• Perception and practice by pediatric nurses on ‘Family Centered Care’ (FCC): A qualitative study.
• Challenges experienced by parents of children with surgical care needs to access health care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative explorative study.
• Transitional challenges experienced by new nursing graduates: A cross-sectional survey.
• Awareness, attitude, and practice of soft skills among staff nurses working in selected units of a tertiary care hospital
• Perception, experiences, and satisfaction with online classes for their children among working and non-working parents: A cross-sectional survey.
• Myths on COVID-19 among the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic in Odisha
• Quality of life (QOL) and sleep pattern in children with Epilepsy: A cross-sectional survey.
• Skin to Skin Contact awareness, attitude, experience, and factors influencing Skin to Skin Contact practice in NICU and at home among mothers of preterm newborns from a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India
• Registered Nurses’ compliance with safety precautions for patients: A cross-sectional survey.
• Quality of life (QOL) and adherence to treatment regimen among children with Nephrotic Syndrome.
• Effectiveness of reinforcement program on adherence towards peripheral venous catheter (PVC) care guidelines among registered nurses.
• Stress and coping of maternal mothers of neonates admitted in the NICU of AIIMS, BBSR.
• Malnutrition among Under-five Children and Factors Influencing it
• Knowledge and Practice of Health Care Workers on Infection Control Measures
• Awareness and practices on toy safety among mothers of preschool children
• Maternal awareness and perception of phototherapy for neonates with hyperbilirubinemia
• Self-esteem and emotional maturity among adolescents
• Relationship between touch screen device (TSD) usage and sleep of infants, toddlers
• Prevalence, Pattern, and Risk Factors of Internet Addiction among Adolescents
• Effectiveness of structured teaching program on prevention of dental caries among school children
• Knowledge of Parents of Adolescents Regarding Adolescent Health

• Annual Report Committee Member
• National Service Scheme (NSS)– Program Officer
• Faculty In-Charge- Research