A5027641934- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Sex work and related issues
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health disparities and outcomes
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2014-2024
Adesh University
2024
Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health
2024
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya
2024
Translational Health Science and Technology Institute
2023
World Health Organization - India
2023
Saveetha University
2023
VIT-AP University
2023
Indepth Network
2014
Texas Tech University
2012
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) compromise the development and attainment of full social economic potential at individual, family, community, country levels. Paucity data on NDDs slows down policy programmatic action in most developing countries despite perceived high burden.We assessed 3,964 children (with almost equal number boys girls distributed 2-<6 6-9 year age categories) identified from five geographically diverse populations India using cluster sampling technique (probability...
India introduced BBV152/Covaxin and AZD1222/Covishield vaccines in January 2021. We estimated the effectiveness of these against severe COVID-19 among individuals aged ≥45 years.We did a multi-centric, hospital-based, case-control study between May July Cases were patients, controls negative from 11 hospitals. Vaccine (VE) was for complete (2 doses ≥ 14 days) partial (1 dose 21 vaccination; interval two vaccine vaccination Delta variant. used random effects logistic regression model to...
BackgroundAs the HIV/AIDS pandemic has evolved over recent decades, Africa been most affected region, even though a large proportion of deaths have not documented at individual level. Systematic application verbal autopsy (VA) methods in defined populations provides an opportunity to assess mortality burden from data.Footnote ObjectiveTo present standardised comparisons HIV/AIDS-related sites across and Asia, including closely related causes death such as pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB)...
BackgroundMortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a major global issue, as other categories of mortality have diminished and life expectancy has increased. The World Health Organization's Member States called for 25% reduction in premature NCD by 2025, which can only be achieved substantial reductions risk factors improvements the management chronic conditions. A high burden among much older people, who survived hazards, inevitable. INDEPTH Network collects detailed individual...
BackgroundMalawi is estimated to have achieved its Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 4 target.This paper explores factors influencing progress in child survival Malawi including coverage of interventions and the role key national policies. MethodsWe performed a retrospective evaluation Catalytic Initiative (CI) programme support (2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013).We developed estimates mortality using four population household surveys undertaken between 2000 2010.We recalculated...
This system enhances CCTV surveillance by integrating hand gesture recognition and geolocation-based alerts for proactive risk assessment. Traditional systems rely on manual monitoring basic motion detection, often missing critical threats. By utilizing OpenPose MediaPipe feature extraction, the detects high-risk gestures, such as clenched fists or aggressive pointing, automatically nearby authorities via SMS, email, mobile notifications. Geolocation-based ensure timely responses, improving...
BackgroundMortality from external causes, of all kinds, is an important component overall mortality on a global basis. However, these deaths, like others in Africa and Asia, are often not counted or documented individual Overviews the state cause Asia therefore based uncertain information. The INDEPTH Network maintains longitudinal surveillance, including death, at population sites across which offers opportunities to document level range settings.ObjectiveTo describe patterns causes...
BackgroundChildhood mortality, particularly in the first 5 years of life, is a major global concern and target Millennium Development Goal 4. Although majority childhood deaths occur Africa Asia, these are also regions where such least likely to be registered. The INDEPTH Network works alleviate this problem by collating detailed individual data from defined Health Demographic Surveillance sites. By registering carrying out verbal autopsies determine cause death across many sites, using...
Objective: Clinical case definitions used for influenza surveillance among hospitalized patients vary and need systematic evaluation. Design, setting sample: During July 2009–August 2011, we collected clinical data specimens (nasal throat swabs) from rural acute medical illnesses. Specimens were tested by rRT-PCR viruses. Main outcome measures: Case evaluated the following: influenza-like illness (ILI: measured fever plus cough or sore throat); severe respiratory (SARI: ILI with difficulty...
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...
Preeclampsia in pregnancy has been shown to be associated with low serum calcium level. Though the evidence is abundant, it equivocal.The study aimed estimate dietary intake and status among pregnant women, document association of incidence preeclampsia 3rd trimester pregnancy.A community-based cross-sectional was conducted Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) site, Ballabgarh, Haryana, India. All women between 28 weeks 36 gestation were interviewed. A semi-structured interview...
Globally, around 1 billion persons are disabled as per the WHO report on disability in 2011. The bio-psycho-social model of was developed by International Classification Functioning, Disability and Health. We studied prevalence its association with sociodemographic factors quality life among adults a rural area.We did community-based, cross-sectional study 418 randomly selected adult participants aged 18 years above area Ballabgarh, Haryana. Participants were interviewed administering...
The depletion of fossil fuels worldwide is driving the acceleration renewable power energy systems, particularly those based on photovoltaics (PV). To enhance voltage output from PV electricity systems for grid-linked inverters, a dc-dc boost converter can be employed. However, traditional converters face various challenges, leading to proposal several configurations aimed at improving their boosting capabilities. One such configuration Quasi impedance (Z)-source converter, derived...
Adherence to therapies is a primary determinant of treatment success in HIV/AIDS. Poor adherence attenuates optimum clinical benefits and therefore reduces the overall effectiveness health systems.(1) It often said that most effective regimen for an HIV-infected individual one they will take. Both patients healthcare providers face significant challenges with respect antiretroviral therapy (ART). Once initiated, highly active (HAART) life-long consists multiple medications be taken two...
Nearly 14% of children worldwide do not reach their developmental potential in early childhood. The identification delays achieving milestones is critical. World Health Organization (WHO) has developed normal age ranges for the achievement motor by healthy children. This study aimed to assess gross achievements and associated factors among rural India.A cross-sectional was conducted with North India. A pretested questionnaire used collect data. median at time highest observed milestone...
The study aimed to document home-based neonatal care practices and their association with type of birth attendance.This was conducted in rural Haryana on mothers who had delivered a live baby one 2 months prior interview. instrument, administered through home visits, questions related cord care, breastfeeding, thermal handling healthcare seeking. Logistic regression performed test for [OR; 95% CI] key newborn skilled attendance.Of the 415 interviewed, 26.7% applied nothing umbilicus; 15%...
Socio-economic inequity leads to health inequity. Inequity is closely intertwined with internal migration. This study was planned the objective of documenting maternal care utilization among women labourers working in brick kilns situated an area Haryana, north India. A community based mixed method done select Faridabad district assess a sample 500 reproductive age group. Focus group discussions were also carried out. Descriptive analysis done. Qualitative data analysed using thematic...
The government of India has adopted the elimination vertical transmission HIV as one five high-level goals under phase V National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NACP). In this paper, we present data from estimations 2021 for select States detailing progress well attributable causes transmissions. NACP spearheads work on mathematical modelling to estimate burden based periodically conducted sentinel surveillance guiding program implementation policymaking. Using results latest round...
A cross-sectional study was carried out at the Animal Bite Management (ABM) clinic in a primary health centre Faridabad district of Haryana. Information about socio-demographic characteristics, animal bite exposure and pre-treatment practices obtained. Clinical examination determined severity bite. All 619 patients who reported to ABM during January 2011 December 2012 were included. Out total, 38% had applied chilli-oil paste, 4% antiseptics wound as pre-treatment; only 30.6% washed with...
Stones in the urinary tract are a common condition but there is paucity of data on their population-based estimates India. We describe our findings burden stones during cross-sectional study with another primary goal.We conducted at Ballabgarh Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Haryana, among residents aged 18 years or above. used simple random sampling to enrol participants. Self-reported history was elicited through an interview schedule. Results descriptive analysis were...
Despite world-wide evidence of increased antibiotic resistance, there is scarce data on resistance in community settings. One the reason being difficulty collection biological specimen (traditionally stool) from apparently healthy individuals. Hence, finding an alternative that easier to obtain a setting or large scale surveys for purpose, crucial. We conducted this study explore feasibility using urine samples deriving based estimates and estimate magnitude among urinary isolates...