A5073260147- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Sex work and related issues
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Machine Learning in Materials Science
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
2015-2024
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
2024
Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
2020
National Institute of Mental Health
2020
Washington University in St. Louis
2009-2010
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences
2010
Prevention Group
2009
In India, despite the high prevalence of perinatal mental health (PMH) conditions most primary care physicians (PCPs) have inadequate knowledge and skills to identify provide appropriate interventions. The Health Family Welfare Department Telangana, partnered with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Perinatal Mental service National Institute Neurosciences address this gap. initial step in integrating PMH into Maternal child (MCH) program involved training PCPs. This study aimed outline...
Individuals with HIV experience fluctuating levels of distress throughout the course infection. This study was conducted to examine associations depressive symptomatology disease in a cohort individuals who are engaged routine medical care. cross-sectional examined prevalence symptoms that were measured as part standard care behavioral assessment among at an urban clinic Midwest. Demographic characteristics, symptoms, and risk factors collected. A total 514 participated study, majority whom...
Background: Recent life events may be significant risk factors for depression during pregnancy. However, its association with the individual’s resilience and social support is not clear. Aims: To understand between pregnancy whether moderated by support. Methods: This study part of a prospective cohort on perinatal mental health in an urban antenatal clinic, which included 589 women recruited first early second trimester. Participants were administered Life Events Checklist adapted from...
Abstract This paper from India describes anxieties that pregnant and postpartum women reported to obstetricians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Of 118 who responded an online survey, most had been contacted for concerns about hospital visits (72.65%), methods of protection (60.17%), safety infant (52.14%); related social media messages (40.68%), contracting infection (39.83%). Obstetricians felt need resources such as videos, websites counselling skills handle COVID anxiety among perinatal women.
Purpose: Negative childbirth experience has been associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in the postpartum period a significant impact on mother as well infant. Methods: The current study aimed at studying association of negative child birth PTSD depressive symptoms among primiparous mothers within 6 weeks birth. Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ), checklist (PCL), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale (EPDS) were used to assess experience, PTSD,...
Women living with HIV are vulnerable to a variety of psychosocial barriers that limit access and adherence treatment. There is little evidence supporting interventions for improving treatment among groups women in low- middle-income countries. The Mobile Phone-Based Approach Health Improvement, Literacy Adherence (MAHILA) trial assessing the feasibility, acceptability preliminary efficacy novel, theory-guided mobile health intervention delivered by nurses enhancing self-care HIV-infected...
Second hand smoke (SHS) exposure during pregnancy is associated with poor and fetal outcomes. To design interventions to reduce exposure, an in depth understanding of social cultural factors smoking behavior at home important, especially South Asia where SHS high. This study aimed explore pregnant women's, their husbands' other family members' knowledge, attitudes practices regarding exposure. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 33 participants Comilla, Bangladesh 31 Bangalore, India...
Abstract The study examined the influence of socio cultural factors, perception risk and exposure to violence on consent HIV testing among at women in an urban slum. Married chosen via a multistage probability sampling section Bangalore, India, between 18 44 years, sexually active considered be because their husband's hazardous drinking were recruited for study. Written informed was obtained measures behavior administered. Pretest counseling then conducted sought. Factors influencing refusal...