A5028798108- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Disaster Response and Management
- Malaria Research and Control
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
B. J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospital
2005-2021
Government Medical College
2014
Background The primary objective of National NCD monitoring survey (NNMS) was to generate national-level estimates key indicators identified in the national framework. This paper describes study protocol and prevalence risk factors among adults (18–69 years). Materials methods NNMS a level cross-sectional conducted during 2017–18. estimated sample size 12,000 households from 600 sampling units. One adult years) per household selected using World Health Organization-KISH grid. tools were...
Abstract Background The monitoring framework for evaluating health system response to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) include indicators assess availability of affordable basic technologies and essential medicines treat them in both public private primary care facilities. Government India launched the National Program Prevention Control Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Stroke (NPCDCS) 2010 strengthen systems. We assessed trained human resources, diabetes, cardiovascular chronic respiratory...
Objective To generate national estimates of key non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors for adolescents (15–17 years) identified in the National NCD Monitoring Framework and, study knowledge, attitudes and practices towards behaviours among school-going adolescents. Design setting A community-based, national, cross - sectional survey conducted during 2017–2018. The was coordinated by Indian Council Medical Research—National Centre Disease Informatics Research with 10 reputed implementing...
Setting . Government tertiary health care center in India. Objective To understand the perceptions of medical residents about their risk developing TB workplace. Design Cross-sectional study which a semistructured questionnaire included an open-ended question to assess main concerns regarding workplace was used collect data. Results Out 305 resident doctors approached, 263 (94%) completed structured and 200 these responded question. Daily exposure reported by 141 (64%) residents, 13 (5%)...
We compared antituberculosis treatment (ATT) adherence and outcomes among patients exposed to Photovoice (video of previously cured TB sharing experiences about treatment) versus those not exposed. The odds successful outcome (i.e., or completing for the 135 who watched were 3 times greater (odds ratio: 2.8; 95% CI: 1.3-6.1) than did watch Photovoice. comparison group, on average, missed more doses (10.9 doses; 6.6-11.1) intervention group saw (5.5 3.7-6.1). Using at initiation ATT has...
How much human loss would have caused by the earthquake in Bhuj block? What is environmental sanitation status?(1) To assess and injuries after block.(2) study status of some relief activities.(3) affected block.Cross-sectional study.Bhuj block.All villages excluding city block.Proportions, chi-square test, for trend.Survey was done 144 villages; there were total 541 deaths with death rate 3.18 per 1000 population. Death significantly associated distance village from epicenter (chi-square...
The utility of interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) screening among health-care workers (HCWs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains unclear.This was a prospective cohort study HCW trainees undergoing annual LTBI via tuberculin skin test (TST) QuantiFERON® TB Gold Test-in-tube (QFT-GIT) Pune, India. TST induration ≥ 10 mm QFT-GIT 0.35 IU/ml were considered positive. Test concordance evaluated at entry the entire 1 year baseline...
Dengue is fast emerging mosquito borne viral disease. There was sudden outbreak of dengue cases among Medical students and Health Care Workers in tertiary care hospital from September to November 2019. Therefore, investigation carried out corrective actions taken halt the outbreak. Study Objectives are investigate medical take The investigations done as 28 were admitted which includes A thorough search for breeding sites Aedes premises hospital, college residential area. 5 teams made...
Background: Millions of deaths due to various diseases have been reduced globally as well in India since inception vaccination programme. In order avoid the instances cold chain failure and ensure constant monitoring temperature equipment’s Electronic vaccine intelligence network (eVIN) technology was adopted by Government India.Methods: A mixed methodology design with both qualitative quantitative components were studied. This study conducted 16 immunization centres spread across...