A5075205430- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Sex work and related issues
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Genital Health and Disease
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
International Institute for Population Sciences
2015-2024
Savitribai Phule Pune University
2017-2023
Husbands' knowledge and awareness of pregnancy complications have a positive impact on their wives' utilization maternal health care services. In this study, we examined whether husbands' can serve as determinants service among wives from the tribal population. This cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Gadchrioli district Maharashtra, India, during November 2014–March 2015. included representative population-based sample 385 men whose had given birth last 2 years at age 15–49 years....
Since time unmemorable, the caste system has been prevalent in Indian society. It deeply developed roots human minds, which leads to income inequality country. In era of globalization and privatization, inequalities have extended a large extent, turn serious consequences for women children’s health. this article, an attempt made understand Caste, Income Regional as determinants health children. For study, data are derived from National Family Health Survey III conducted during 2005–2006....
Premature menopause refers to the occurrence of in women less than 40 years age. This heterogeneous disorder affects 1 percent and 0.1 30 age, respectively. The study reported this article attempts understand prevalence determinants premature among Indian by studying effects various socioeconomic indicators, such as education, wealth index, rural–urban settlement, work status, religion, caste, on women. analyzed National Family Health Survey-3, which is equivalent Demographic Survey India....
The absence of a vaccine and effective treatment for COVID-19 has created public panic burdened the health systems in most countries. Along with workers', sanitation personnel are also working at frontlines war against disease by keeping cities clean. Sanitation workers engaged Drudgery, Dangerous, Dirty Dehumanising work that makes them vulnerable developing chronic respiratory diseases due to exposure various hazardous materials toxic gases emitted from solid waste. on contractual basis...
Abstract Background Inequalities in child feeding practices are evident urban slums developing nations. Our study identified the determinants of complementary (CF) informal settings Pune, India, a district close to business capital India. Methods Employing cross-sectional design, 1066 mother–children dyads were surveyed. Five indicators defined by WHO used practices. Determinants using multivariate analyses. Results Timely initiation CF was reported 42%. Minimum acceptable diet (MAD),...
There is limited evidence on the prevalence and determinants of violence against pregnant women in India. Previous studies were entirely restricted to reproductive age group. lack about factors affecting during pregnancy. Understanding such factors, women’s perception regarding pregnancy their justification could manifest an important aspect violence. Women living slum communities particularly are victims In this context, study intended examine perception, of, Pune. A community-based...
The impact of prenatal preferences and family size on the sex ratio children in patriarchal societies like India has been a major concern for demographers policy makers. Parents continue to bear until they achieve their desired number composition. There is abundant empirical evidence show close relationship between preference fertility. This paper provides pragmatic from that son pronounced effects composition ever born at family/micro level. We used National Family Health Survey-4 data...
This paper aimed to understand the linkage between caste-based social exclusion and health deprivation in country. In Indian context, caste is one of major reason for certain groups form mainstreams, specially scheduled castes (SCs) tribes (STs), due exclusion, caused on SCs STs; that, we are making efforts elaborate concept meaning its consequences excluded groups, with various indicators children women groups. that infant mortality, child immunisation coverage anaemia maternal Antenatal...
Abstract In many cultural settings worldwide, within families, men tend to be responsible for important choices relating the allocation of household resources and care-seeking behaviour that directly impact on health women newborns. This study examines extent male participation in antenatal care (ANC), delivery, postnatal (PNC), chores providing food wives among tribal communities India. addition, providers’ views maternal were examined. Primary data collected from 385 aged 15–49 rural...
This study examined male perceptions and awareness about family planning. The also investigated involvement in planning contraceptive use decision-making. Furthermore, this study, we assessed men’s awareness, attitude, practice of modern methods determined the level spousal communication. In a field survey was conducted among tribal population Maharashtra. Both qualitative quantitative were used for data collection. A sample 385 men whose wives had given birth last 2 years interviewed....
There is increasing evidence shows that fear of childbirth (FOC) may have short- and long-term adverse effects on mothers babies if left untreated. The process an experience with many dimensions, multifaceted, unique for each woman, still strongly influenced by the social-cultural context in which women belongs. To identify explore factors contributing to among recently delivered Pune city, India. study used a qualitative approach. A total 15 in-depth interviews were conducted who given...
The present study intended to examine that factors affecting the utilization of maternal health services in Three tribal-dominated states India namely Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. used National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) data. Both bivariate multivariate techniques have been applied for data analysis. Logistic regression concentration curve index . Findings indicate there were wider socio-economic differential exits MCH (full ANC, Safe delivery post-natal care) all three...
Violence against women is widely recognized as a serious public health problem in the world. Especially violence pregnant has more severe consequences for both and child. The objective of this study to examine prevalence factors affecting during pregnancy India. Data from National Family Health Survey (NFHS)–4 are used analyze study. NFHS series demographic surveys conducted Information on was collected first time NFHS-4. Univariate multivariate analyses show pregnancy. Study results reveal...
Each year between 50,000 to 100,000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula, a hole in the birth canal. Obstetric fistula is one of major cause for maternal morbidities and mortality it has been successfully eradicated developed nations. Women who experience suffer constant incontinence, shame, social segregation. prevalent African Asian countries, including India. In India, data collected large scale survey district level household regarding its causes. this study, efforts...
Spousal violence against women is a serious public health problem that prevalent in all societies, with one three around the world experiencing their lifetime. This study examined prevalence of spousal violence, and its determinants, Afghanistan using data from 2015 Demographic Health Survey. Univariate, bivariate logistic regression statistical techniques were used to assess association socioeconomic variables violence. The sample comprised 20,827 currently married aged 15-49. Fifty-two per...