BACKGROUND: Knowledge of medical students about research has been little explored. Although there a practice among undergraduate level, the is not universal and have potential barriers difficulties in carrying out research. The present study was done to find perception attitude toward assess practices research.METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional conducted 344 school college Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2018. Systematic random sampling used. tool self-administered questionnaire including questions on...

Background: SNORE (Sleep deprivation among Night shift health staff On Rotation- Evaluation) was a hospital-based observational study conducted to the effects of sleep on healthcare professionals working night shifts rotation. Aim: This determines burden and daytime sleepiness also relation between hours Epworth scale scores in population. Methodology: A comparative conducted, including rotation at tertiary-level facility, using semistructured questionnaire. Observations from 293...

<title>Abstract</title> Inflammation is a multi-stage process that affects all humans. While differentiating inflammatory stages may have broad medical applications, no real-time, easily implemented method currently differentiates early (or acute) from late chronic) stages. Here, an algorithm expected to detect unlimited phases and associated outcomes was explored within reproductive health –a large field lacks personalized prognostics. Maternal (pre-partum) blood data were utilized...

The neonatal mortality rate in India is amongst the highest world and skewed towards rural areas. Nonavailability of trained manpower along with poor healthcare infrastructure one major hurdles ensuring quality care. We reviewed case studies relevant literature from low middle income countries documented alternative strategies that have proved to be favourable improving health. authors reiterate fact recruiting retaining areas by all means essential improve care services. Besides this, other...

Every year >9 million people suffer from tuberculosis (TB) and India accounts for >25% of global TB burden. Tuberculosis patients experience both psychological social suffering. Amongst the problems met by patients, stigma has been increasingly recognized. This study was done to assess associated factors among attending Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) centers in South East Delhi.It a cross-sectional carried out availing treatment DOTS Delhi. Out 48 Delhi, 6 were selected on...

Background: Dengue infection transmitted by Aedes aegypti is endemic in India. Environmental changes and lack of awareness result increase transmission dengue rise outbreaks. The present study was conducted to determine the knowledge practices towards prevention among a rural population Kancheepuram district Tamil Nadu.Methods:The cross sectional study, Kadambadi village Kanchipuram district, Nadu. 224 participants from June - August 2016. Systematic random sampling followed for selecting...

Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) has emerged as a significant public health problem in India. The prolonged treatment duration MDR TB is challenge achieving completion and poses threat to control the country. Home based care an approach accepted by patients because it helps ameliorating their understanding of TB, improving compliance reducing stigma community.To assess outcome Home-Based Care (HC) versus No (NHC) on registered at two chest clinics Eastern Delhi.A quasi-experimental...

Background: Community medicine strives to protect and promote the health well-being of community through primary care approach. However preference as career among medical school students curriculum is pivotal. Aim: The study intended find attitude towards learning also assess post graduation specialty students. Materials Methods: A cross sectional conducted at a teaching hospital located in Tamil Nadu, South India. questionnaire was administered total 500 participants data collected were...

Background: Food borne diseases (FBD) are illness caused by consuming contaminated food or drink. The contamination can occur anywhere from farm to the plate and lead a variety of avoidable infectious diseases. high prevalence at home could be attributed poor hygiene preparation due awareness proper practices. objective study was assess practice safety among rural population in Kancheepuram district Tamil Nadu state.Methods: A cross sectional conducted Kelambaakam village, November 2016...

Introduction The ideal abdominal wound closure provides strength and a barrier to infection. major cause of morbidity following any laparotomy is dehiscence. For prompt patient recovery outcome factors influencing healing mass post-laparotomy, dehiscence patients are evaluated in this present study. aim the study was evaluate various complications post-laparotomy Materials methods A prospective conducted among 50 admitted Department General Surgery, Tamil Nadu, India, with emergency elective...

BACKGROUND: In medical education, the learning–teaching method is an active process in which both students and teachers have to work mutually enlighten knowledge. Currently, India, there increase enrollment of fields thus educators face challenge teaching larger classes a short period. Furthermore, it observed that lack consensus about best learning methods for students. This study aims assess preference identify reason absenteeism among undergraduate tertiary care hospital.MATERIALS AND...

In woman's life menopause can cause psychological and somatic disturbances. Psychological behavioural intervention is effective in reducing menopause-related symptoms.The present study was done to find effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on quality among menopausal women.The double-blind randomized trial conducted women at tertiary care hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The 50 who had attained menopause. They were randomly divided into (n = 25) control groups. MBCT given...

Background: To assess and compare the efficacy, safety fetomaternal outcome of mifepristone versus dinoprostone in priming cervix inducing labour pregnant women at term.Methods: This is a prospective comparative study done Chettinad health research institute, over period one year from October 2015 to 2016. 50 (Group 1) 3rd trimester with unfavorable were given 200mcg orally. If did not start or if Bishop score remained poor end 24hrs, induction was continued 0.5mg gel maximum 3 gels 6th...

International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2012,2,4,27.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2.4.5Published:Oct 2012Type:Original ArticleEffect literacy on family planning practices among married women in rural south IndiaRizwan S A, Ankita Kankaria, Ronald K. Roy, Ravi P. Upadhyay, Palanivel C, Vinoth Gnana Chellaiyan, Surendra Babu D Rizwan A.1, Kankaria1, Roy2, Upadhyay3, C.4, Chellaiyan3 D.1 1MBBS. Resident, Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2MBBS....

Workshops on research methodology impart skills of among medical students. Both qualitative and quantitative evaluation an academic programme is essential to enhance the effectiveness quality improvement. We assessed gain in learning effect a workshop students.We did quasi-experimental, single-group study at tertiary care hospital institute southern India. It included 33 students enrolled various residency positions institute. The Kirkpatrick 4-level model was used assess methodology. Paired...

INTRODUCTION: Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage our own feelings of others. It has emerged as one vital elements success interpersonal relations in everyday life. There are individual differences EI depending on characteristics behaviors an individual, which determines their personality.AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The present study assesses personality traits medical students relationship with students.MATERIALS METHODS: This was a cross-sectional conducted among...

Telemedicine has emerged to be key player in healthcare delivery underserved areas. Successful telemedicine projects India like the Aravind tele-ophthalmology network, Kerala Onconet project and Amrita mobile unit are an inspiration for future endeavors. While improved access healthcare, decreased costs time saving were lauded as strengths of telemedicine, fact that very few reliable literature statistics is available cost-effectiveness need specialized equipment training weakening potential...

BackgroundGraves disease is one of the most common autoimmune diseases affecting Indians, accounting for 50–80% hyperthyroidism cases. The major morbidities associated with Graves' are universally acknowledged. Thus, preventing metabolic syndrome could lead to a reduction in country's burden.ObjectivesThe objectives this study determine detection patients who have achieved clinical and biochemical euthyroid status after treatment, as well evaluate parameters that patients.Materials...

According to the report on tobacco control in India, use causes eight nine lakh deaths annually India. Tobacco is rise among youngsters especially college students. The Government of India has made a mandatory display pictorial health warnings for both smoking and smokeless forms products under Cigarettes Other Product Act, 2003. objective present study was assess prevalence nicotine dependence students University Delhi.A cross-sectional conducted 400 Delhi from October December 2019. A...