A5083192803- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Blood transfusion and management
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2012-2025
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
2015-2024
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal
2020-2024
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur
2020-2024
Central University of Punjab
2021-2024
Existing evidence suggests a lower uptake of cervical cancer screening among Indian women. Coverage is in rural than urban women, but such disparities are less explored. So, the present study was conducted to explore self-reported coverage and areas stratified by socio-demographic characteristics, determine spatial patterns identify any regional variations, ascertain factors contributing urban-rural those influencing likelihood women aged 30-49 years residing urban, rural, overall settings....
To quantify the extent of awareness regarding harmful effects tobacco among users (both smoked and smokeless) non-users in India, explore determinants comprehensive knowledge participants Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), India.Cross-sectional study.The nationally representative GATS I (2009-2010) included 69 296 using a multistage sampling method, while II (2015-2016) interviewed 74 037 respondents aged >15 years similar method from all states union territories India.Comprehensive score...
In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an increased incidence of ROCM was noted in India among those infected with COVID. We determined risk factors for rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) post Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) never and ever hospitalized separately through a multicentric, hospital-based, unmatched case-control study across India.We defined cases controls as without post-COVID ROCM, respectively. compared their socio-demographics, co-morbidities, steroid use, glycaemic...
Abstract Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a prevalent microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), can be prevented with early detection and timely intervention. DR is asymptomatic in its stages, highlighting the importance screening for accurate referral effective management. Multiple barriers impede access to diabetic (DRS), creating significant public health challenges regions high DM prevalence. This study explores perspectives people (PwDM) healthcare providers (HCP) on these...
ABSTRACT Background: Cervical cancer screening and the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination rates are low in India, with widespread socio-economic disparities inadequate awareness about symptoms, risk factors, available preventive methods. The problem is more concerning rural areas. So, present study aimed to precisely assess of women (18–65 years) residing areas regarding cervical vaccines. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional was conducted three districts Punjab 2021 included 600...
Background Structural and cultural barriers limit Indian women’s access to adequate postnatal care support despite their importance for maternal neonatal health. Targeted education through a mobile health intervention may improve recovery, practices, nutritional status, knowledge seeking, mental Objective We sought understand the feasibility acceptability of our first pilot phase, flexible 6-week delivered 3 groups women in Punjab, India, adapt next which will formally assess feasibility,...
In India, the incidence of mucormycosis reached high levels during 2021-2022, coinciding with COVID-19 pandemic. response to this, we established a multicentric ambispective cohort patients hospitalised across India. this paper, report their baseline profile, clinical characteristics and outcomes at discharge. Patients hospitalized for March-July 2021 were included. Mucormycosis was diagnosed based on mycological confirmation direct microscopy (KOH/Calcofluor white stain), culture,...
In India, Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) was launched in the year 2011 to assure cashless institutional delivery pregnant women, including free transport and diet.To assess impact of JSSK on delivery.A record review done at primary health care facility Faridabad district Haryana from August 2010 March 2013. Focus group discussion/ informal interviews were carried out get an insight about various factors determining use / non-use facilities for delivery.Institutional increased by...
Purpose: To assess the knowledge and attitude of school-going adolescents regarding corneal donation in government private schools an urban area Northern India. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted field practice Post Graduate Institute Medical Education Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, total 365 participants seventh to 10th grade were enrolled from a school school. pretested, semistructured, self-administered, bilingual (English Hindi) questionnaire used...
In this ongoing SARS-CoV2 Corona virus pandemic, we are witnessing an uninhibited spread of mis-information on various social media platforms. This or “mis-infodemic” is playing a negative role in our fight against the with far reaching consequences. International organizations like WHO and other governmental have geared up to occasion limit these bring clarity context. time crisis, risk communication vital between organizations/government people. But apart from organizations, onus people...
Abstract Background The Indian national program stresses implementation of cervical cancer screening by health workers/nurses using VIA (Visual Inspection under Acetic acid). We demonstrate its feasibility and reliability in rural setting, assessing the role smartphone‐imaging for continuous training nurses. Design A cross‐sectional design to assess nurse‐led test. To feasibility, positive patients were observed till confirmative diagnosis was made. Sample Hospital‐based purposive sampling...
Introduction: Effective management of medical stores entails supervision important drugs, and priority setting in purchase distribution drugs.Studies have mainly explored the inventory at tertiary-care settings.Objective this study was to explore optimal drug technique suitable for a secondary care hospital.Method: Procurement, consumption, expenditure data drugs analysed level sub-district hospital attached Comprehensive Rural Health Services Project (CRHSP), Ballabgarh Demographic...
Patient satisfaction is pertinent for measuring the performance of health-care service delivery, which a multidimensional construct that depends on many factors. The main objective this study was to assess patients visiting tertiary care hospital in Haryana.A cross-sectional conducted among outpatient department (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) from January March 2019. Exit interviews were using structured questionnaire OPD or IPD. patient assessed based four domains, namely registration process...
As mobile phone uptake in India continues to grow, there is also continued interest platform-based interventions for health education. There a significant gender gap access-women's access phones constrained by economic and social barriers. Pregnancy postpartum care one of many targets (mHealth) that particularly rely upon women's facility with use.We aimed describe the dynamics patterns married pregnant use (among both owners nonowners) who participated an mHealth intervention identify...
Introduction Globally, 600,000 mothers (15-49 years) die every year due to pregnancy and childbirth-related complications. Wide variations are seen in cultural practices beliefs surrounding this period of a woman's life. The present study explores the women families during postnatal order understand what behavioral management strategies required improve maternal infant outcomes postpartum period. Methods was conducted rural area Punjab, from December 2019 March 2021. A total 20 (up 3 months...
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 11 December 2020Sec. Health Policy Volume 8 - 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.588203
International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2012,2,4,27.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2.4.5Published:Oct 2012Type:Original ArticleEffect literacy on family planning practices among married women in rural south IndiaRizwan S A, Ankita Kankaria, Ronald K. Roy, Ravi P. Upadhyay, Palanivel C, Vinoth Gnana Chellaiyan, Surendra Babu D Rizwan A.1, Kankaria1, Roy2, Upadhyay3, C.4, Chellaiyan3 D.1 1MBBS. Resident, Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2MBBS....
In 2014, the Government of India (GOI) released operational guidelines on use antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) in preterm labor. However, without ensuring quality childbirth and newborn care at facilities, ACS low- middle-income countries is potentially harmful. This study assessed readiness to provide primary secondary public health facilities northern India.A cross-sectional was conducted 37 2 districts Haryana, India. Facility processes program implementation for delivery were using...
Abstract Background Cancer remains an escalating and challenging public health issue. The management, especially palliative care (PC), is disintegrated out of reach in need patients. overall aim the project to develop a feasible scalable Comprehensive Coordinated Community based PC model for Patients (C3PaC); congruent with socio-cultural, context unmet needs north India. Methods A mixed method approach will be used three-phased pre- post-intervention study one districts North India, having...
Disorders of menstruation are common problems among women. They have several psychological effects on women's health.