A5051168021- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Global Education Systems and Policies
- Higher Education Governance and Development
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Global Educational Policies and Reforms
- Disability Education and Employment
World Health Organization
2022-2024
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous)
2020-2022
Rajagiri Hospital
2020-2022
Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar
2014-2020
Marymount University
2019
World Health Organization - Pakistan
2019
Public Health Foundation of India
2014-2017
Institute of Public Health Bengaluru
2014-2016
Loma Linda University
2012
Data shows that people with disability are more disadvantaged in accessing health, education and employment opportunities compared to without a disability. There is lack of credible documented evidence on health care access barriers from India. The South India Disability Evidence (SIDE) Study was undertaken understand the needs disabilities, services. study conducted one district each two States (Andhra Pradesh Karnataka) 2012. Appropriate age sex-matched were recruited compare who...
In this prospective family-based cohort study, 573 families were included with a total of 997 participants aged 30 years and above. Baseline interviews conducted in participant's homes using combination self-structured standardized questionnaire. Blood pressure plasma glucose assessed for each participant. The prevalence hypertension was 43%. It slightly higher women than men (43.7% vs. 41.4%). mean systolic blood the hypertensive population 141.9 mmHg diastolic 85.3 mmHg. total, 78% (86.2%...
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of visual impairment. Low awareness about the disease and inequitable distribution care are major challenges in India. Objectives: Assess perception faced availing among diabetics. Materials Methods: The cross-sectional, hospital based survey was conducted eleven cities. In each city, public private providers eye-care were identified. Both multispecialty standalone facilities included. Specially designed semi-open ended questionnaires...
There is a lack of evidence on barriers faced by persons with disability in accessing employment opportunities India.This study was undertaken to ascertain both employee and employer perceptions existing among Information Technology (IT) IT-enabled sectors employ disabilities.Two hundred participants from six IT/IT-enabled sector organizations were included the study; conducted at Hyderabad, India. A semi-structured questionnaire administered participants.Physical access within worksite...
Background:There is a paucity of information on the availability services for diagnosis and management diabetic retinopathy (DR) in India.Objectives: The study was undertaken to document existing healthcare infrastructure practice patterns managing DR.Methods: This cross-sectional conducted 11 cities included public private eye care providers.Both multispecialty stand-alone facilities were included.Information collected processes used all steps program, from how diabetics identified...
Abstract Background Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) are the mainstay of disability responses worldwide. Yet there is no quantitative data assessing their effectiveness in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). The aim this study was to measure DPOs as a low-cost intervention improve well-being and access services facilities for people with disabilities. Methods We undertook cluster randomised control trial across 39 distinct rural villages Uttarakhand State, North India. A total 527...
Abstract Background The lockdown associated with the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to impact people’s mental health, especially those from economically disadvantaged and vulnerable sections of society. Mental health can be affected by many factors, including fear disease transmission, response measures against like social distancing, movement restriction, being in quarantine, loneliness, depression due isolation, losing work livelihood avoiding care infected. Telephonic befriending...
Background South-South learning exchange (SSLE) is an interactive process where teams from low-income and middle-income countries knowledge experience to support one or both team’s work towards a change in policies, programmes practices. SSLE has been used by improve family planning (FP) outcomes such as increased contraceptive prevalence rate reduced unmet need for FP, but at present, there are no reviews that summarise its use. We conducted scoping review with stakeholder consultations the...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background: </ns4:bold>The burden of disability on individuals and society is enormous in India, informal care systems try to reduce this burden. This study investigated the association between neighbourhood cohesion a community-based population Kerala, India. To best our knowledge, no previous studies have examined </ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods: </ns4:bold>A cross-sectional household survey was conducted with 997 participants aged 30 years above, Kerala. Neighbourhood...
Objective To systematically identify and map the available evidence on effectiveness, side effects, pharmacokinetics mechanism of action centchroman as a contraceptive pill. Introduction Centchroman was introduced in Indian national family planning programme 2016 once-a-week short-term pill/oral contraceptive. At present there are no WHO recommendations this method contraception. We examined through scoping review. Methods A search conducted inclusive to years 1970–2019 electronic databases,...
Background: Evidence from high income countries shows mothers who are supplemented with folic acid in their periconceptional period and early pregnancy have significantly reduced adverse outcomes like birth defects. However, India there is a paucity of data on association defects supplementation. We identified few important questions to be answered using separate scientific methods then planned triangulate the information. Objective: In this paper, we describe protocol our study that aims...
Background: India has the second largest population of persons with diabetes and a significant proportion poor glycemic control inadequate awareness management diabetes. Objectives: Determine level regarding its complications diabetic care practices in India. Methods: The cross-sectional, hospital-based survey was conducted 11 cities where public private providers were identified. At each facility, 4–6 administered structured questionnaire local language. Results: Two hundred eighty-five...
Nepal and Sri Lanka ministries of health shared best practices learnings, in a South-South learning exchange (SSLE) to improve access quality rights-based family planning services. The SSLE between the two countries followed five-step methodology designed by WHO, under Family Planning Accelerator project. started January 2020 is still continuing. Both implementation learnings (step 4) at time preparing this manuscript (December 2021). An independent consultant from carried out an evaluation,...
The Food Safety and Standards Act have redefined the roles responsibilities of food regulatory workforce calls for highly skilled human resources as it involves complex management procedures.1) Identify competencies needed among in India. 2) Develop a competency-based training curriculum safety regulators country. 3) materials use to train workforce.The Indian Institute Public Health, Hyderabad, led development on with technical assistance from Royal Society UK National Nutrition, exercise...
curriculum that included how to use a PPFP counselling tool and the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (MEC) Wheel.
<ns3:p>Background South-South learning exchange (SSLE) refers to an interactive process where peers knowledge and experience work towards a beneficial change. Despite organizations having recently increased the opportunity run SSLEs, SSLE support mechanisms processes are not well documented in scientific literature. This study explored experts’ perspectives on strengths, weaknesses leading sustainable outcomes. Methods We conducted qualitative using semi-structured interviews experiences of...
India faced a huge burden during the COVID-19 pandemic. The health system was overwhelmed in coping with this unknown new and rapidly spreading disease. general public scared relied heavily on instructions from government preventive treatment strategies. : To understand perceptions about practices followed by community to prevent disease transmission. This study is part of larger multi-country conducted World Health Organization. In paper, we present findings qualitative that utilized...
Scaling up evidence-based practices (EBPs) in family planning (FP), as recommended by the WHO, has increasingly been accepted global health actors core to their mission, goals and activities. National policies, strategies, guidance, training materials, political commitment donor support exist many countries adopt scale a range of EBPs, including postpregnancy FP, task sharing for FP promotion social behaviour change (SBC) FP. While there some success implementing these practices, coverage...
Abstract Objectives Diabetes is a significant public health concern in India, with Kerala being labeled as the diabetes capital of country. The study aims to evaluate prevalence, treatment, and management examine unmet need for care propose cost‐effective strategies. Design A cross‐sectional was conducted on geographically defined cohort population Ernakulam. Sample This paper presents data adults ≥30 years enrolled from community cohort. interviews were 997 participants at their residence....
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background:</ns4:bold> Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is one of the strategic efforts mentioned in National Family Planning Strategy 2011/12 and FP Costed implementation plan 2015-2020 Nepal. women are recognized as groups that need attention to strengthen services country. </ns4:p><ns4:p> <ns4:bold>Methods:</ns4:bold> We conducted a situational analysis Nepal from December 2019 May 2020, identify needs, gaps provide evidence for strengthening future programming this area...