A5050286586- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support Systems
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- IoT and GPS-based Vehicle Safety Systems
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health and Well-being Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Traffic and Road Safety
Burdwan Medical College & Hospital
2018-2025
Abstract Introduction: The inclusion of the Injectable Contraceptive, Antara Programme into family planning services signals a shift in nation’s perspective and helps recipients achieve their goals for reproductive health. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), marketed as injection is considered highly effective, long-acting reversible contraceptive, but it has limited acceptability. Hence study was done to explore reasons dropouts from beneficiaries service providers clinics Burdwan...
Background: Global epidemic of traffic injuries are increasing rapidly. Unless immediate measures taken, deaths due to road accidents will rise the fifth leading cause by 2030. Recently E-Rickshaws (locally known as ‘Toto’) have gained immense popularity. However, awareness and practice regarding safety issues among e-rickshaws drivers is yet be documented. The study was conducted assess their knowledge practices rules measures, find out association with socio-demographic...
Background: Elderly depression is major public health concern. It causes significant morbidity and mortality burden worldwide. The study aimed to estimate prevalence of elderly in a rural area Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal ascertain their level perceived social support. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional was conducted Bhatar community development block Bengal, during period August 2022 January 2023. calculated sample 238 people were selected by simple random sampling...
Background: Nutrition is critical to the health and development of infants children. Nutritional deficiencies in early life result long-term impairment growth. Optimal infant young child feeding (IYCF) practices are one most effective interventions improving health. Aims Objectives: The study was conducted assess knowledge counseling skills Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) regarding IYCF Bhatar community block Purba Bardhaman District. Materials Methods: A descriptive...
Background: Ayushman Bharat is a Flagship Program in India to deliver an expanded range of free health-care services all. Despite quality health care being fundamental human right, rural still grapples with its accessibility. To address this, the Indian Government aims transform government primary facilities into Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) for comprehensive delivery. Aims Objectives: This study was done assess implementation status HWCs explore challenges faced by service providers...
Background: High-risk pregnancies (HRPs) significantly contribute to maternal and neonatal morbidity mortality in India. However, many remain unclassified as high-risk. To address this, the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was launched improve quality coverage of antenatal care (ANC). This study aimed estimate proportion HRPs their correlates among PMSMA beneficiaries a rural block Purba-Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Methodology: A cross-sectional conducted over six-month...
Background: Ayushman Bharat is a Flagship Program in India to deliver an expanded range of free health-care services all. Despite quality health care being fundamental human right, rural still grapples with its accessibility. To address this, the Indian Government aims transform government primary facilities into Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) for comprehensive delivery. Aims Objectives: This study was done assess implementation status HWCs explore challenges faced by service providers...
Background: Nutrition is critical to the health and development of infants children. Nutritional deficiencies in early life result long-term impairment growth. Optimal infant young child feeding (IYCF) practices are one most effective interventions improving health. Aims Objectives: The study was conducted assess knowledge counseling skills Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) regarding IYCF Bhatar community block Purba Bardhaman District. Materials Methods: A descriptive...
Introduction: One of the goals National Population Policy 2000 was to stabilize population at a level consistent with requirement national economy. Spacing methods are reversible contraception. Vision FP2020 will build on policy increasing focus spacing services through voluntary adoption family planning. With this background, study conducted explore contraception behaviour among married women reproductive age group. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional from July August 2018 rural block...
Background: Chronic cardiovascular morbidities are major public health concern. The objective was to assess awareness and practice of selfcare activities among patients with chronic morbidity in Burdwan Medical College (BMC) explore constraints practice. Materials & Methods: A facility-based, explanatory sequential, mixed-method study conducted Cardiology super-specialty outpatient department BMC, West Bengal. calculated sample 185 were selected randomly; interviewed predesigned,...
Background: Hormonal oral contraceptive pills (OCP) may increase the risk of carcinoma cervix by changing susceptibility cervical cells to persistent infection with high-risk human papilloma virus. There is a causal and promoting association long-term use these for more than 5 years use, diminished 10 after last use. Aims Objectives: In this study, retrospective data were collected analyze hormonal pill Materials Methods: Interview-based observational study enquire about history OCP duration...
Background: Hormonal oral contraceptive pills (OCP) may increase the risk of carcinoma cervix by changing susceptibility cervical cells to persistent infection with high-risk human papilloma virus. There is a causal and promoting association long-term use these for more than 5 years use, diminished 10 after last use. Aims Objectives: In this study, retrospective data were collected analyze hormonal pill Materials Methods: Interview-based observational study enquire about history OCP duration...
One of the goals National Population Policy 2000 was to stabilize population at a level consistent with requirement national economy. Spacing methods are reversible contraception. Vision FP2020 will build on policy increasing focus spacing services through voluntary adoption family planning. With this background, study conducted explore contraception behaviour among married women reproductive age group.A descriptive cross-sectional from July August 2018 rural block West Bengal. Four...