A5060955853- Sex work and related issues
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Agriculture, Water, and Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Travel-related health issues
- Malaria Research and Control
- Agricultural Economics and Practices
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Human Health and Disease
- Public-Private Partnership Projects
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Machine Learning in Healthcare
- Hydrology and Drought Analysis
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
Ministry of Public Health
2019-2025
Public Health Department
2022
George Institute for Global Health
2020
National Institute of Nutrition
2014-2018
India HIV/AIDS Alliance
2011-2014
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the progress in Qatar’s eye care since 2009, focusing on effective cataract surgical and refractive error coverages, leading to enhanced health strategies action plans. Methods A modified Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) survey was employed using multi-stage sampling all persons 50 years older Qatar. The study focused uncorrected errors, surgery coverage effectiveness, visual acuity assessment. Results There were 339 individuals out 3,206 examined...
Introduction We aimed to characterize and forecast type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) disease burden between 2021 2050 in Qatar where 89% of the population comprises expatriates from over 150 countries. Research design methods An age-structured mathematical model was used T2DM impact key risk factors (obesity, smoking, physical inactivity). The parametrized using data natural history studies, Qatar’s 2012 STEPwise survey, Global Health Observatory, International Diabetes Federation Atlas, among...
To examine the association between presence of community advocacy groups (CAGs) and female sex workers' (FSWs) access to social entitlements outcomes police advocacy.Data were used from a cross-sectional survey conducted in 2010-2011 among 1986 FSWs 104 NGO outreach workers five districts Andhra Pradesh. recruited using probability-based sampling primary units (PSUs). A PSU is geographical area covered by one worker expected have an active CAG as per mobilisation efforts. The CAGs was...
To characterize the epidemiologic profiles of prediabetes mellitus (preDM), diabetes (DM), and hypertension (HTN) in Qataris using nationally representative 2012 Qatar STEPwise Survey.
The aim of this study is to assess the childhood immunization uptake and its determinants among internal migrant population living in nonnotified slums Hyderabad City, India.This a cross-sectional 768 rural-urban mothers with child under 2 years age residing for period minimum 30 days, but not more than 10 years. Data were collected sociodemographic details, health-seeking behavior, antenatal, postnatal services, reception vaccines appropriate age.Full coverage children migrants was same as...
Aim: To refine and contextually adapt a postpartum lifestyle intervention for prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in women with prior gestational (GDM) Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka. Materials Methods: In-depth interviews (IDIs) focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted current diagnosis GDM, health care professionals involved their management, to understand relevant local contextual factors optimization implementation. This paper describes facilitators barriers as well feedback...
Background: Despite increase in accessibility and utilization of maternal health services the state Telangana, penetration these vulnerable communities is inadequate. Aims & Objectives: To understand determinants reproductive by migrant population living non-notified slums Hyderabad city Indian Telangana. Material Methods: It a community based cross sectional study 761 rural to urban internal mothers with child less than 2 years age residing for period minimum 30 days not more 10 years....
<ns4:p>Children malnutrition is a major public health problem in India. Malnutrition has the maximum impact on children living rural and tribal areas. Various anthropometric indices such as weight–for-age, height-for-age, weight-for- height Body Mass Index (BMI) are used to assess nutritional status of children. Mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) being an alternative traditional measurements like weight, particularly emergency settings. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended MUAC be...
<title>Abstract</title> Purpose To evaluate the progress in Qatar's eye care since 2009, focusing on effective cataract surgical and refractive error coverages, leading to enhance health strategies action plans. Methods A modified Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) survey was employed using multi-stage sampling all persons 50 years older Qatar. The study focused uncorrected errors, surgery coverage effectiveness, visual acuity assessment, with secure data gathering. Results There...
Background Malaria is a global public health problem across Africa, Asia and Americas. In the recent past, dramatic increase in air travel networks connectivity contributed to increased risk of contracting malaria. Airline cabin crew travelling malaria high-risk countries are at disease. Awareness plays an important role prevention among by having high degree knowledge disease adhering protective measures advised. this study we aimed evaluate about malaria, assessment, prophylaxis major...
Abstract Introduction Growth monitoring surveys provide critical anthropometric data to monitor physical growth and various forms of malnutrition among school age children. In the beginning, programs were introduced identify extent undernutrition children, which later considered equally useful in identification overweight obesity Observing shifts weight categories children provides an important insight design targeted interventions for improving development Methodology The study used survey...
Abstract Background The burden of non‐communicable diseases, including diabetes, is high in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Qatar (a MENA country) has a prevalence diabetes (16.7%). Over past 20 years, made significant investment to establish biomedical research infrastructure. This article documents processes adopted for development national agenda Qatar. Methods To develop agenda, three‐step process was adopted. First, bibliometric analysis diabetes‐related publications...
Background Studies around the world have reported about use of female condom (FC) for anal sex by men who with (MSM). No studies been conducted in India FC sex. This study was designed to know reasons, perceived benefits, concerns and other issues Andhra Pradesh where HIV/AIDS Alliance implementing a HIV prevention program. Methods A qualitative carried out among MSM at three sites, selected using purposeful sampling method. Total eight Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) 83 participants 18...
Abstract Background Iodine deficiency poses a significant public health challenge worldwide, particularly in preschool children and pregnant women. Assessing the iodine intake at population level is essential, as both deficient excessive status can have adverse consequences. The main objective of this survey to understand schoolchildren aged 6–12 years State Qatar. Methods A cross‐sectional was conducted from March June 2014 among school‐aged using two‐stage cluster sampling technique....