Vikas Bhatia

ORCID: 0000-0002-6712-1523
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Research Areas
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Global Health and Epidemiology
  • Global Health Care Issues
  • Viral Infections and Immunology Research
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
  • Animal Virus Infections Studies
  • Climate Change and Health Impacts
  • Occupational Health and Safety Research
  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
  • IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
  • Workplace Violence and Bullying
  • Infection Control and Ventilation
  • Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
  • Diverse Scientific Research Studies
  • Diabetes and associated disorders

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur
2020-2025

All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2014-2025

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal
2020-2025

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar
2020-2021

American College of Cardiology
2016

Chongqing Electromechanical Holdings (China)
2016

Government Medical College and Hospital
2011

Government Medical College
1998

Joslin Diabetes Center
1991

Introduction: Mental health of care workers (HCWs) was affected during the COVID-19 pandemic due to direct handling suspected and confirmed cases. While neurobiological mechanisms that mediate stress, depression, anxiety are well established, psychological not. Objective: To assess (1) prevalence anxiety, insomnia, perceived stress among accredited social activists, multipurpose workers, auxiliary nurse midwives, other certified HCWs rural areas Telangana, India (2) factors with depression...

10.4088/pcc.24m03723 article EN The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders 2025-01-28

Abstract Introduction: Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND) services is an initiative taken by the Government of India for improvement maternal child health care in rural areas. This study aimed to assess gap also current implementation status VHND services. Methodolgy: A mixed-method (cross-sectional qualitative study) was conducted a block Odisha. total 46 sessions were assessed during period. The service gaps. Manpower, beneficiaries, basic amenities, equipment, medicines, assessed....

10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_293_23 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Indian Journal of Community Medicine 2025-02-21

To determine the occurrence of needle stick injuries among various categories health care workers (HCWs), causal factors, and circumstances under which these occur. 2. explore possibilities measures to prevent through improvement in knowledge, attitude, practice.The study was conducted two government tertiary level hospitals. Study sample comprised 107 HCWs, providing medical hospitals Chandigarh. Subjects were enquired about their exposure prick during patient management last 6 months also...

10.4103/0019-5359.108947 article EN Indian Journal of Medical Sciences 2011-01-01

Acceptance of vaccines has been on a decline in recent times, with vaccine hesitancy being listed as one the top 10 global health threats. This study analysed and belief towards vaccination among caregivers children aged below 5 years.

10.1177/25151355231152650 article EN cc-by-nc Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy 2023-01-01

<h3>Objective</h3> Some of the conventional serological tests for coeliac disease (CD) are expensive, time-consuming and not readily available in developing countries, leading to a delay diagnosis. Recently, point-of-care (POCT) have been manufactured tested Europe but validated our setting. We therefore aimed study diagnostic accuracy POCT 'Biocard' test diagnosing CD Indian children. <h3>Design</h3> Cross-sectional study. <h3>Setting</h3> Tertiary care centre north India. <h3>Patients</h3>...

10.1136/archdischild-2013-305567 article EN Archives of Disease in Childhood 2014-06-18

The study was planned to evaluate the association between Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and Postpartum Depression (PPD) in a rural population of Odisha, Eastern India.Pregnant women first trimester were recruited followed up till six weeks postpartum. assessed with 75 grams glucose challenge test PPD at after delivery Edinburgh Postnatal Scale. Statistical difference variables using Chi-square test, Fischer's exact unpaired T-test. Covariates adjusted bivariate multivariate logistic...

10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_759_22 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Indian Journal of Community Medicine 2023-03-01

Background Rabies is a public health problem in developing countries like India accounting for the second-highest number of rabies-related deaths worldwide. Anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) only proven and effective way preventing death this 100% fatal disease. However, compliance real concern. This study aims to assess ARV rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) among ARV-clinic beneficiaries also knowledge workers regarding animal bite management. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted an clinic community...

10.7759/cureus.14229 article EN Cureus 2021-03-31

During the COVID-19 pandemic, perceived stress is an important determinant of mental health problems, especially in care workers (HCW). By and large, regional language tools to assess context pandemic have not been validated India. We aim explore factor structure Telugu translated version pandemic-related Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10-C) administered on grassroots frontline HCW rural Telangana, India.Data relating 311 consisting accredited social activists (ASHA), multipurpose (MPHW),...

10.1177/02537176221086848 article EN cc-by-nc Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine 2022-05-01

Introduction Diarrhoea is one of the major preventable causes childhood death in tribal areas India. Most acute diarrhoea can be managed with oral rehydration salt (ORS) and zinc. This study aimed to assess adherence doctors standard diarrheal management guidelines while treating under-five diarrhoeal episodes. Methods The cross-sectional was conducted 10 blocks Kandhamal district southern Odisha, prescriptions from July August 2018 were audited during September 2018. One health facility...

10.7759/cureus.13433 article EN Cureus 2021-02-18

Reddy M, Samprathi Bhatia V. Medical Equipment Donation: An End in Itself or a Mean to an End? Indian J Crit Care Med 2022;26(3):399-400.

10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24121 article EN Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2022-02-28

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by increase in blood glucose levels due to defective insulin secretion or sensitivity. Interleukins (ILs) are known play an important role the pathogenesis of DM. The aim this study was investigate serum concentration IL-33 and its receptor soluble ST2 (sST2) patients with diabetes draw a correlation between their different standard glycaemic indices affected type-2 without metabolic syndrome.Thirty diabetic individuals 30 healthy controls were...

10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_1444_19 article EN The Indian Journal of Medical Research 2023-01-01

An occupational hazard is a growing concern for developing countries. The study aims to assess the pattern and factors associated with morbidity of steel plant workers usage social security schemes among them.The cross-sectional was conducted in two plants Angul district central Odisha from May August 2019. were assessed using structured questionnaire physical examination conducted. Chi-square test binary logistic regression used find out association.Dust most common exposure followed by...

10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_159_21 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Indian Journal of Community Medicine 2021-01-01

Handwashing is the most cost-effective measure for prevention of a wide spectrum diseases from respiratory, intestinal, soil transmitted helminthiasis, health-care associated illness to infection with pandemic potential like SARS, MERS and COVID 19. Experts view that handwashing can be greatest investment in mankind as it reduces under nutrition, morbidity, mortality paves way growth, development, educational attainment people thereby achieving healthier communities. Though evidence on...

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20202565 article EN International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 2020-06-12

The entirety of food and drink that an individual continually expends is called a diet. Proper nutrition – sufficient, all-around offset diet with regular physical activity, frames the establishment for good health. majority currently prevalent dietary recommendations are based on health benefits different products. With rising concern regarding climate change evidence highlighting influence our nutritional practices environment, time has come to redefine guidelines considering environmental...

10.4103/ijcfm.ijcfm_123_20 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine 2021-01-01
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