A5102750594- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Sex work and related issues
- Malaria Research and Control
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
Science Health Allied Research Education
2012-2023
Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy
2023
Department of Health Research
2018
Indian Council of Medical Research
2015
National Institute of Epidemiology
2014-2015
University of Illinois Chicago
2015
Since its re-emergence in 2005, chikungunya virus (CHIKV) transmission has been documented most Indian states. Information is scarce regarding the seroprevalence of CHIKV India. We aimed to estimate age-specific seroprevalence, force infection (FOI), and proportion population susceptible infection.We did a nationally representative, cross-sectional serosurvey, which we randomly selected individuals three age groups (5-8, 9-17, 18-45 years), covering 240 clusters from 60 districts 15 states...
Cholera continues to remain endemic in over 50 countries and has caused large epidemics with around 3-5 million cases occurring every year Asia alone. In India, cholera is many states. However, etiological information age-specific incidence related outbreaks limited. November 2013, district authorities reported a cluster of diarrheal disease among residents Medipally the state surveillance unit. We investigated this confirm its etiology, describe magnitude, identify potential risk factors,...
IntroductionIndia introduced a hepatitis-B (HB) vaccine in the Universal Immunization Program 2002–2003 on pilot basis, expanded to ten states 2007–2008 (phase-1), and entire country 2011–2012 (phase-2). We tested sera from nationally representative serosurvey conducted duing 2017, estimate seroprevalence of different markers HB infection among children aged 5–17 years India assess impact vaccination.MethodsWe 8273 for estimated weighted age-group specific who were chronically infected...
The national antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiative in India began 2004. In order to better inform the program, we estimated mean cumulative survival probability and loss follow-up (LFU) rate among patients initiated on ART.We identified a cohort of people living with HIV (PLHIV) aged ≥15 years ART two centres Hyderabad city, Andhra Pradesh state, between January 2008 December 2008. was followed-up until 31 2011 death and/or LFU were primary endpoints. Death from any cause during study...
We estimated the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among urban Indian young adults (18-25 years) as defined by National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III), Internation Diabetes Federation (IDF), and consensus statement criteria.We included 473 through simple random sampling methodology to estimate associated risk factors for syndrome.Prevalence was be 3.6 [95% confidence interval (CI) 2.2-5.8], 6.6% (95% CI 4.6-9.1), 8.7% 6.4-11.6) using NCEP III, IDF,...
Introduction: The Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) is the largest tuberculosis (TB) control program in world based on Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) strategy. Globally, most countries have been using a daily regimen and India shift towards for TB treatment has already begun. strategy known to improve coverage along with compliance. Such strategic shifts both management operational implications. We undertook rapid assessment understand facilitators...
Chlamydia trachomatis is the world's most prevalent bacterial Sexually Transmitted infection (STI). It associated with a wide range of health consequences and sequelae in both short long term. Enhanced control urogenital C. particularly important low- middle-income countries such as India, where burden goes unnoticed limited systematic data available to gauge current situation. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently issued its latest strategy on STIs, which aligned achievement...
To implement Treat All in India, 46 antiretroviral therapy (ART) centers two states supported by the Presidentâs Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief attempted to contact 25,007 persons enrolled HIV care but not receiving ART; 9,898 (40%) subsequently initiated ART over a 14-month period. Among those initiating ART, 6,315 (64%) began after being reached, including 1,635 (17%) who had been lost follow-up.
India accounts for approximately 72% of reported diphtheria cases globally, the majority which occur in state Andhra Pradesh. The aim this study is to better understand lack knowledge on vaccination and determine factors associated with low negative attitudes.We performed a 1:1 case-control hospitalized Hyderabad. Eligible case patients were 10 years age or older, resided within city Hyderabad diagnosed per definition. Patients admitted hospital nonrespiratory communicable diseases residing...
We determined factors associated with non-adherence (consuming <90% of monthly antiretroviral therapy) among female sex workers (FSWs). An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used in a sample 100 South Indian FSWs living HIV. examined demographics, food insecurity, side effects, stigma, alcohol/substance use and self-efficacy. Non-adherence assessed by self-report, pill-count combined measures. Prevalence ratios 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated at p-value <0.1....
Ensuring the quality and effectiveness of counselling is imperative for enabling people living with HIV to cope treatment adherence. Countrywide assessment antiretroviral therapy (ART) centres was undertaken assess counselling. The insights gained from are expected build an improved understanding aspect contribute informing decisions strengthening provided at ART centres.Assessment 357 entailed interviews counsellors beneficiaries using a structured questionnaire administered by trained...
Journal Article Predictors of immunological failure and determinants suboptimal CD4 testing among adults with HIV on first-line antiretroviral therapy in Andhra Pradesh, India, 2008–2011 Get access Ramesh R. Allam, Allam aNational Institute Epidemiology, Indian Council Medical Research, Chennai, IndiabSHARE Hyderabad, India Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Manoj V. Murhekar, Murhekar * *Corresponding author: Present address: R-127, Tamil Nadu...
People with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) are at higher risk of TB coinfection and mortality. However, there challenges in diagnosis the currently recommended diagnostic tools. WHO recommends lateral flow urine lipoarabinomannan (LF-LAM) assay to assist among AHD patients. We assessed utility acceptability using LF-LAM for patients public Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Centres Mumbai. The cross-sectional study was conducted adult accessing care from 17 ART centres during November,2020-June, 2021....
ABSTRACT Background: Dietary patterns are paramount in the prevention and management of metabolic syndrome (MetS) yet definition criteria for MetS diagnosis varies. This analysis aims to estimate prevalence among adult Chenchu tribal population comparing International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) definitions assess relationship between dietary MetS. Materials Methods: Demographics, medical history, nutrition, physical activity were collected 337 South Indian adults....
We conducted a nationally representative population-based survey in 60 districts from 15 Indian states covering all five geographic regions during 2017-2018 to estimate the age specific seroprevalence of dengue. Of 12,300 sera collected, 4,955 were positive for IgG antibodies against dengue virus using Indirect ELISA indicating past infection. tested 4,948 (seven had inadequate volume) on indirect anti-dengue capture proportion infections with high antibody titers, suggestive acute or recent...
Background:The etiological role of vitamin D in the metabolic syndrome among Asian Indians with good exposure to sunlight is not well understood.The objective this was estimate prevalence and deficiency determine association between status an Indian population from Hyderabad, India.Methods: 299 normal individuals were randomly selected, for cross sectional study, who voluntarily participated a health camp.Anthropometric measures taken along 25-hydroxyvitamin D, fasting blood glucose,...
Background: Andhra Pradesh state has the highest HIV burden in India. AIDS Consortium (APAIDSCON) largest public health partnership a network of 20 medical colleges established to address India was spearheaded by SHARE and funded part United States Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Cooperative agreement # U62/CCU025160-02. 2005 –2010 Methods Materials: Results Interventions reduce stigma discrimination were analyzed. Both quantitative qualitative methods used. Adapted questionnaire on...
Background: In India, private institutions were not involved in the activities of National AIDS Control Program (NACP). Andhra Pradesh Consortium (APAIDSCON) largest public health partnership a network 20 medical colleges established to address HIV India was spearheaded by SHARE and funded part United States Centers for Disease & Prevention Cooperative agreement # U62/CCU025160-02. 2005 –2010. A program evaluation based on CDC Project Evaluation protocols undertaken 2013-14 evaluate...
Following a decade of provision free antiretroviral therapy (ART) in India, nationwide assessment ART services was conducted to review quality care at centers. This paper presents the methods and defines replicable model undertaking large scale assessments. During period January 2014–March 2015, 357 centers were reviewed under four domains, namely, operations, technical, monitoring evaluation (M&E), logistics. Mixed methods, comprising desk on-site facility assessment; random sample records,...