A5015076763- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
2016-2025
Kasturba Hospital
2024
Christian Medical College, Vellore
2018
Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences
2017
Institute of Medical Sciences
2010
Rotavirus is the most common cause of moderate-to-severe infant diarrhoea in developing countries, resulting enormous morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. A bovine-human reassortant pentavalent rotavirus vaccine (BRV-PV) targeting globally strains was developed India tested a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled end-point driven Phase III efficacy clinical trial implemented at six sites across India. Infants 6 to 8 weeks age were randomized (1:1) receive three oral doses BRV-PV...
This phase 2/3 immunobridging study evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 Coronavirus Vaccine (Recombinant) (SII-ChAdOx1 nCoV-19), manufactured in India at Serum Institute Pvt Ltd (SIIPL), following technology transfer from AstraZeneca.This participant-blind, observer-blind randomised participants 3:1 to SII-ChAdOx1 or AZD1222 (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) (immunogenicity/reactogenicity cohort) placebo (safety cohort). The were enrolled 14 hospitals across between August 25 October...
To study the effect of a community-based health education intervention on awareness and behaviour change rural adolescent girls regarding their management menstrual hygiene.A participatory-action was undertaken in Primary Health Centres 23 villages Anji, Wardha district Maharashtra state. Study subjects were unmarried (12-19 years). We conducted needs assessment for messages with this target audience, using triangulated research design quantitative (survey) qualitative (focus group...
<b>Objectives: </b> The objectives of the present study were to pattern tobacco use among rural adolescents (15-19 years) and find out reasons for non products. <b> Materials Methods</b> : In community-based research, triangulation qualitative (free list, focus group discussions) quantitative methods (survey) was undertaken. carried in surrounding 11 villages Kasturba Rural Health Training Centre, Anji during January 2008 where 385 selected by simple random sampling interviewed house visits....
Objectives To assess the effect of probiotic VSL#3 in prevention neonatal sepsis low birthweight (LBW) infants. Design Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Setting Community setting rural India. Participants LBW infants aged 3–7 days. Interventions Infants were randomised to receive (VSL#3, 10 billion colony-forming units (cfu)) or placebo for 30 days, and followed up 2 months. Main outcome measure Possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) as per Integrated Management...
Nutritional anemia is associated with impaired performance of a range mental and physical functions in children, along increased morbidity. Iron supplementation at later age may not reverse the adverse effects. National Anemia Control Program was launched India 1970, but it failed to make any impact. The present study undertaken find out prevalence its correlates rural Wardha children 6-35 months age.Seven hundred seventy-two between 6 35 were studied for by cluster-sampling method....
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Objective</bold>: The study explores community perceptions, preparedness, and expectations regarding preconception care (PCC). It evaluates the acceptance of nurses delivering PCC services, efficiency a community-based package, readiness for village-level aiming to co-develop tailored package. <bold>Methods</bold>: This formative research employed qualitative approach, including focus group discussions (FGDs), in-depth interviews (IDIs), free listing ranking...
Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of village level preconception care (PCC) delivered by trained ANMs on health and maternal child outcomes among eligible women in rural Wardha, Maharashtra, India. It also sought identify factors influencing implementation utilization PCC package, assess feasibility intervention using REAIM framework, analyze unit cost delivering community based interventions. Methods: Design: Open cohort stepped wedge cluster randomized design (swRCT) with...
Background: The healthcare disparities related to LGBTQ+ community are notably high. scenario is further worsened by the incomplete knowledge and unfavourable attitudes of health professionals. current study evaluates knowledge, awareness Indian medical graduates healthcare. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between January March 2023 at a tertiary care teaching hospital in North India. Participants included interns, junior senior residents, post-graduates faculty members....
Background Studies in India have reported a high prevalence of nutritional anemia among children and adolescent girls. Nutritional is associated with impaired mental, physical, cognitive performance significant risk factor for maternal mortality. Objective To evaluate the effect community-led initiative control 6 to 35 months age unmarried rural girls 12 19 years age. Methods This Participatory Action Research was done 23 villages Primary Health Centre, Anji, Wardha District Maharashtra. In...
To study the prevalence of hypertension and variation in blood pressure (BP) level among school children rural India.A cross-sectional was conducted during period from April 2010 to March 2012.Participants comprised 958 (in age group 6-16 years) 83 schools covered by three randomly selected primary health centers.After obtaining informed consent principal, a pretested questionnaire administered anthropometric measurements were taken. Hypertension defined as systolic (SBP) and/or diastolic...
Global health education (GHE) continues to be a growing initiative in many medical schools across the world. This focus is no longer limited participants from high-income countries and has expanded institutions students low- middle-income settings. With this shift come need develop meaningful curricula through engagement between educators learners who represent sending diverse settings which GHE takes place. The Bellagio Health Education Initiative (BGHEI) was founded create space for such...
Background Home-based newborn care has been found to reduce neonatal mortality in rural areas. Study evaluated effectiveness of home-based delivered by specially recruited workers- Shishu Rakshak (SR) and existing anganwadi workers (AWW) reducing infant rates. Methods This three-arm, community-based, cluster randomised trial was conducted five districts India. Intervention package consisted pregnancy surveillance, health education, at birth, normal/low birthweight neonates, identification...
Tuberculosis infection is a condition when person harbours the bacilli without having signs of active disease. In India, approximately 70% household contacts people with pulmonary tuberculosis have infection. The national elimination programme recommends preventive treatment to all after ruling out Maharashtra one bigger states in India high burden. We analysed state data describe care cascade for notified year 2023 Maharashtra. Contact tracing was done 84% 1,33,167 tuberculosis. A total...