A5018798957- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Malaria Research and Control
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2020-2024
University of London
2020-2024
University of Bangui
2022-2024
The University of Sydney
2023
Central Queensland University
2023
Institute for Musculoskeletal Health
2023
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2021
University of Washington
2021
Institute of Medical Sciences
2013-2020
Yenepoya University
2014-2020
On 11th March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 caused by 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) a pandemic.[1] Currently, there are more than 3 million cases and one lakh deaths reported, still counting.[2] This has brought radical changes in all aspects of our lives. Social distancing restrictive movement policies have markedly deranged traditional educational practices. The time course these is indeterminate. These affected conventional in-person ophthalmic education...
Background Behavior Change Communications (BCC) play a decisive role in modifying socio-cultural norms affecting the perception and nutritional practices during pregnancy. Objective To examine effectiveness of 'Trials Improved Practices' (TIPs) on dietary iron-folate intake Design Community based quasi experimental study with control group Setting Four villages Chiraigaon Development Block Varanasi, India from May 2010 recruited August 2010. End line assessment, after 12 weeks intervention,...
Introduction Postnatal depression (PND) is one of the most common psychopathology and considered as a serious public health issue because its devastating effects on mother, family, infant or child. Objective To elicit socio-demographic, obstetric pregnancy outcome predictors Depression among rural postnatal women in Karnataka state, India. Design Hospital based analytical cross sectional study Setting A tertiary care hospital Mandya District, Sample PND prevalence estimated sample 102 who...
India is an integral component of "tsutsugamushi triangle" which depicts a part the globe endemic to scrub typhus. Owing frequent outbreaks witnessed in different parts country recent past, typhus described as re-emerging infectious disease India. The present study aimed clinical and paraclinical profile, complications predictors outcome among 90 cases diagnosed hospital north-eastern from Sept 2011 Aug 2012.A longitudinal was conducted Meghalaya, between 2012. Diagnosis arrived by SD...
The UN resolution recommends treating all mentally ill patients with humanity and respect. However, social stigma continues to prevail for schizophrenia. Physical restraint confinement of the is a well-known phenomenon in Indonesia termed as pasung. To explore perceptions family members schizophrenia other key stakeholders concerning pasung Bogor Regency, West Java Province 2017. This qualitative exploratory study was conducted from May June involved 12 including members, neighbors,...
According to Joint National Committee-7 (JNC-7) guidelines, a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 120 139 mm Hg and/or diastolic (DBP) 80 89 is considered as pre-hypertension. Existing evidence suggest that the cardiovascular morbidities are increasing among pre-hypertensive individuals compared normal.To assess magnitude and factors associated with pre-hypertension young adults (20-30 years) in coastal villages Udupi Taluk (an area land city or town serves its administrative centre usually...
Introduction Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is a strategy to promote timely use of skilled maternal neonatal care during childbirth. According World Health Organization, BPCR should be key component focused antenatal care. Dakshina Kannada, coastal district Karnataka state, categorized as high-performing (institutional delivery rate >25%) under the National Rural Mission. However, substantial proportion women in experience complications pregnancy (58.3%), childbirth...
Breast cancer is the most common in women Indonesia. Patients' survival depends on various factors, namely patient-, tumor-, and treatment-related factors. Survival analysis Indonesian patients has only been reported a few studies. This study aimed to identify factors that are associated with five-year overall (OS) among breast at local tertiary hospital Indonesia.A retrospective cohort was conducted Dr Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta. Female diagnosed between January December 2009 were...
The nurse's role in healthcare waste management is crucial.(1) To appraise nurses quantitatively and qualitatively regarding management; (2) to elicit the determinants of knowledge attitudes management.A cross-sectional study was undertaken at a tertiary care hospital Mangalore, India. Self-administered pretested questionnaire "nonparticipatory observation" were used for quantitative qualitative appraisals. Percentage score calculated based on their total score. Nurses' categorized as...
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder affecting more than 21 million worldwide. In Indonesia, 14.3% of households have patient with disorder, and the majority these are in rural areas. Family members Indonesia use repressive social measures like pasung (physical restraint confinement) for patients. A study was conducted objective to determine factors associated among patients schizophrenia Bogor Regency, West Java Province, 2017. case-control Regency from May–June case subject defined...
Abstract Background Reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is a high priority public health issue in developing countries such as Indonesia. The current MMR Indonesia 126/100,000 live births. Optimum use of available healthcare facilities for delivery can avert deaths. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with facility utilization childbirth Kuantan Singingi regency, Riau province, 2017. Methods We conducted community-based cross-sectional 15 sub-districts regency from...
Ergonomics in ophthalmology is neither taught during professional training nor does it readily receive consideration or priority clinical practice. Owing to a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among ophthalmologists, ergonomic awareness, and practices are vital averting this modern epidemic.To assess the self-reported ophthalmologists India.An online survey was conducted who were registered with All India Ophthalmological Society using pre-tested validated questionnaire.The...
Introduction . “Health for All” still eludes public health experts despite many approaches to prevent disease and promote among urban poor. Several key illness factors lie beyond the conventional healthcare boundaries. Objective To examine effectiveness of family centered approach (FCA) in addressing related issues an area Mangalore, India. Method A longitudinal study was conducted Bengre , outreach centre Mangalore from June 2011 November 2013. Family folders were created with pertinent...
Construction sites are potential breeding places for some species of mosquitoes. workers usually stay at the construction sites, thus being extremely susceptible to malaria. For malaria control, a special focus on them is warranted as they often seek treatment from unregulated, private vendors, increasing their risk exposure substandard drugs. To elicit socio-demographic factors associated with comprehensive knowledge (symptoms, mode spread, and preventive measures) treatment-seeking pattern...
Corneal endothelial damage following phacoemulsification is still one of the major concerns modern day cataract surgery. Although many techniques have been proposed, risks posterior capsular rupture and corneal endothelium persist. In theory, to minimised by delivering lowest phaco energy only in direction necessary emulsify lens nucleus. Hence, it believed that bevel needle should be turned towards nucleus or nuclear fragment (ie, bevel-down. However, there a difference opinion among...
Abstract Background Neonatal mortality in India has fallen steadily and was estimated to be 24 per 1000 live births the year 2017. However, neonatal remains high rural parts of country. The Community Health Promotion Medical Provision Impact On Neonates (CHAMPION2) trial investigates effect a complex health intervention on Satna District Madhya Pradesh. Methods/design CHAMPION2 forms one part cluster-randomised controlled with villages (clusters) randomised receive either or education...
Background Mobile health (mHealth) refers to using mobile communication devices such as smartphones support health, care, and public health. mHealth interventions have their own nature characteristics that distinguish them from traditional care interventions, including drug interventions. Thus, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of present specific methodological challenges. Identifying overcoming those challenges is essential determine whether improve outcomes. Objective We aimed identify...
<b>Introduction:</b> Each year, students get admitted to medical colleges with definitive objectives and attitudes. They are destined serve the humanity in need irrespective of geographical distribution their placements. Now-a-days graduating from institutions opting work urban than rural areas. This has resulted acute shortage qualified doctors serving India. alarming increase population-to-doctor ratio areas is a cumbersome issue for governments. <b>Aim:</b> To study attitudes toward...
Globally, at least 30 million cataract surgeries are required annually to prevent cataract-related blindness. Corneal endothelial decompensation is one of the most common causes poor visual outcome following surgery, particularly in those with predisposing factors. The increasing ageing population and reduced impairment threshold for surgery have resulted rising surgical rates hence, an increase corneal expected. role phaco tip position on damage ambiguous. Previous studies reported...
Background Beedi also known as poor man's cigarette is manufactured in almost all major states of India. workers are exposed to various health risks. There an increased risk systemic absorption tobacco through skin and mucous membrane. The optic nerve susceptible damage from several toxic substances including tobacco. This group disorders neuropathy (TON). association TON with occupational exposure unburnt beedi rollers has not been explored. Objectives Among the Mangaluru Bantwal talukas...