A5007215599- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Travel-related health issues
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
Christian Medical College & Hospital
2014-2025
Christian Medical College
2012-2024
Department of Medical Sciences
2024
Red Cross University College of Nursing
2024
Gates Foundation
2016
Creative Commons
2016
Child Health Research Foundation
2016
Johns Hopkins University
2016
Aga Khan University
2016
University of Nebraska Medical Center
2016
More than 500 000 neonatal deaths per year result from possible serious bacterial infections (pSBIs), but the causes are largely unknown. We investigated incidence of community-acquired caused by specific organisms among neonates in south Asia.From 2011 to 2014, we identified babies through population-based pregnancy surveillance at five sites Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Babies were visited home community health workers up ten times age 0 59 days. Illness meeting WHO definition pSBI...
To determine the relationship between incident depression symptoms and suboptimal adherence to HIV highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).Participants in a cohort study of persons with on HAART at least 4 consecutive semiannual visits were included (n = 225). Incident was defined as having 2 negative screening test followed by positive test. Comparison group participants had Suboptimal missing >5% doses past 7 days. We compared rates those without estimated relative risk 95% confidence...
Mobile technology and cancer screening:Lessons from rural
Background In order for low and middle income countries (LMIC) to transition Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) test based cervical cancer screening, a greater understanding of how implement these evidence interventions (EBI) among vulnerable populations is needed. This paper documents outcomes an implementation research on HPV screening women from tribal, rural, urban slum settings in India. Methods A mixed-method, pragmatic, quasi-experimental trial design was used. self-collected samples offered...
Insufficient knowledge of the etiology and risk factors for community-acquired neonatal infection in low-income countries is a barrier to designing appropriate intervention strategies these settings reduce burden treatment young infant infection. To address gaps, we are conducting Aetiology Neonatal Infection South Asia (ANISA) study among infants Bangladesh, India Pakistan. The objectives ANISA establish comprehensive surveillance system registering newborns catchment areas collecting data...
In India, little is known about health care-seeking behavior among HIV-infected individuals. Similarly, how HIV being treated in the community, particular by Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) providers. Therefore, while ART implementation programs continue to expand, it important determine whether knowledge, attitudes, and treatment practices individuals their care providers are aligned with current recommendations. We conducted in-depth qualitative interviews persons (n = 9 men 17 women),...
Background: The majority of women in rural India have poor or no access to cervical cancer screening services, although one.quarter all cancers the world occur there. Several large trials proven efficacy low-tech methods Indian context but none documented necessary components and processes implementing this evidence a low-resource setting. Methods: This paper discusses feasible model implementation programme settings developed through pilot research project carried out Tamilnadu, India. used...
Objectives In rural pregnant Indian women, multiple missed antenatal screening opportunities due to inadequate public health facility-based result in undiagnosed HIV and sexually transmitted bloodborne infections (STBBIs) conditions (anaemia). Untreated complicate pregnancy management, precipitate adverse outcomes risk mother-to-child transmission. Additionally, a shortage of trained doctors, women’s preference for home delivery illiteracy affect service delivery. To address these issues, we...
The effect of depression on dietary intake has not, to our knowledge, been examined in persons with HIV infection.We conducted a longitudinal analysis participants the Nutrition for Healthy Living Study (NFHL). We measured changes macronutrient who developed and, using multiple regression analysis, compared control group patients did not become depressed.Ninety during observation period, and we these 152 non-depressed controls. two groups had similar age body mass index (BMI) at baseline,...
This protocol describes a systematic scoping review of chronic respiratory disease surveys in low/middle-income countries (LMICs) undertaken as part the Four Country ChrOnic Respiratory Disease (4CCORD) study within National Institute for Health Research Global Unit on (RESPIRE). Understanding prevalence and burden (CRD) underpins healthcare planning. We will systematically scope literature to identify existing strategies (definitions/questionnaires/diagnostics/outcomes) used CRDs adults...
Background The epidemic of type 2 diabetes mellitus is growing at large globally, more so in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) like India, who concurrently battles the burden infectious diseases. In such a health setting, people with (PWD) often receive sub-optimal care due to lack understanding, physician-patient time, social support, financial resources. Thus, there need for innovative, feasible, targeted interventions that strengthen system reduce impact rural communities India. We...
Background: World-wide, drowning is one of the leading causes death in children between 1 and 12 years age, especially low- middle-income countries. Aim: To assess community's perceptions common children, level awareness as a major cause reasons for high rate drowning, to discuss preventive measures. Method: Five focus group discussions were conducted with representatives from five different categories people community. The groups included health aides, extension workers part-time community...
Dear Editor, Recruitment of voluntary blood donors is an important task. Human essential element the human life and there are no substitutes for it (1). Studies have proved that donation enhances safe transfusion (2) when compared to replacement donation. The need growing day by as a result advancement in clinical medicine (3). Recruiting new retention them should be main target bank (4). Many tailor made strategies being adopted meet their products. Non-availability needy on time...
SUMMARY In order to study the epidemiology of acute otitis media (AOM) and Streptococcus pneumoniae nasopharyngeal colonization in first 2 years life, we followed up an unvaccinated birth cohort monthly at visits when sick, with otoscopy detect AOM performed swabbing S. . Serotyping positive cultures was also performed. Of 210 babies who were enrolled birth, 61 (29·05%) experienced 128 episodes [relative risk 2·63, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1·21–5·75] maximum incidence second half year...
There have been over 30 million cases of COVID-19 in India and 430,000 deaths. Transmission rates vary from region to region, are influenced by many factors including population susceptibility, travel uptake preventive measures. To date there relatively few studies examining the impact pandemic lower income, rural regions India. We report on a study burden community Tamil Nadu.