A5029134109- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Machine Learning in Healthcare
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Diabetes Management and Education
Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
2025
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
2024
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
2023
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
2019-2022
Background Over the years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well number of people with multiple chronic NCDs or multi-morbidity, are on a sharp rise globally, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review attempts to deepen knowledge (policy landscape) how managing associated challenges addressed across health systems policies from India, South Africa Thailand. Methods We conducted search two engines (PubMed Google) websites national departments February 2022...
Physical inactivity is one of the critical risk factors for lifestyle-related diseases. In Kerala, life expectancy doctors who are considered gatekeepers health was found to be 13 years lower than general population.The objective identify motivators and barriers physical activity among nurses belonging public private health-care sectors in Ernakulam district.Qualitative study conducted using a grounded theory approach. A total 30 in-depth interviews 8 focus group discussions were nurses,...
COVID-19 was declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30th January 2020. Compared to the general population, healthcare workers and their families have been identified be at higher risk getting infected with COVID-19. Therefore, it is crucial understand factors responsible for transmission SARS-CoV-2 infection among health in different hospital settings describe range clinical presentations them.
Anemia is common among the elderly and it reason behind their poor survival. consistently disregarded, which can even incite cardiovascular complexities. The risk of physical decline for with iron insufficiency twofold than that others in same age. populace dwelling urban slums progressively influenced. Hence, objective was to study prevalence anemia Kochi corporation its association dietary pattern.A cross-sectional carried out 165 (60 years age above), residing corporation. hemoglobin...
Tuberculosis is one of the chronic infectious diseases which heavily stigmatized and mostly leads to abandonment, social isolation, condemnation from society. The study aims qualitatively analyze stigma discrimination faced by tuberculosis patients residing in Ernakulam district using grounded theory approach.A qualitative was conducted among purposively selected TB patients, family members medical officers, senior treatment supervisors, Senior lab Health visitors. Qualitative data collected...
Background: As per Census 2011, nearly 104 million people in India are above the age of 60 years. While Kerala, 12.6 % population is elderly. The government has launched various social security schemes and concessions for Hence, objective this research to study awareness & utilization measures. It also aimed understand motivators barriers measures among elderly.
 Methodology: A qualitative was carried out 5 geriatric care centres 65th division Kochi. 7 FGDs were conducted each clubs...
Introduction: Tuberculosis control remains an ongoing challenge for low and middle-income countries with lack of understanding the factors determining transmission infection. This study aimed to investigate impact alcohol use among pulmonary tuberculosis patients on their household contacts in Puducherry adjoining districts Tamil Nadu, India. Methodology: Data from a large-scale cohort comprising TB were analyzed. Alcohol consumption was assessed using Use Disorders Identification Test...
Background: Menstruation is associated with taboos and socio-cultural restrictions. The social cultural significance of menstruation interacts the physiological process to produce culturally determined norms practices. This study was conducted among young females aged 15-35 years from urban slums Kochi, India. objective assess prevalence, factors, patterns restrictions faced by during menstruation.Methods: A cross-sectional 130 in three Kochi. pre-formed pretested questionnaire used. Data...