Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Methods: A self-designed questionnaire was developed given to the a government college in Uttarakhand. The demographics, mean participants were investigated, scores calculated. t-test ANOVA used for statistical analysis.Results: Out total (n=354), 50.3% male 54.5% 21-23 years. Almost all (96.6%) increase frequency washing hands under influence COVID-19. Although no...

Sol–gel synthesized nickel oxide (NiO) film deposited onto indium tin (ITO) coated glass plate has been utilized for the development of sensitive and stable DNA biosensor demonstrated diagnosis visceral leishmaniasis also known as Kala-azar. Leishmania specific sensor is developed by immobilizing 23mer sequence (oligonucleotide) identified from 18S rRNA gene sequences donovani. Characterization studies like X-Ray Diffraction Scanning Electron Microscopy revealed formation nano-structured...

This objective of the study was to report prevalence internet addiction, sleep quality, depression, anxiety, and stress in undergraduate medical students.A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based conducted among 221 students at Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Data pertaining depressive symptoms were also collected using validated reliable questionnaires (Young Internet Addiction Test, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21).The poor severe...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are evolving as a cause of mortality and morbidity among young adults. Young adults, particularly those pursuing professional courses in colleges, face unique challenges that may influence their risk developing CVD. Despite screening guidelines, CVD factors often go undetected the population, highlighting need for increased awareness adolescents. Sleep is an essential indicator well-being, its impact on cardiovascular increasingly being recognized. An...

Background: One of the key strategies under National Rural Health Mission is having a community health worker who an Accredited Social Activist (ASHA) for every village with population 1000. These ASHA workers should preferably be female, in 25-45 years age group and have qualification at least eighth class. The knowledge about services crucial success Mission. Methods: A cross sectional study was planned Bhojipura village. Total 48 villages ASHAs were interviewed using predesigned...

There is a new public health emergency victimization the world with emergence and spread of COVID-19. However, India has performed very well to tackle this so far but at time writing manuscript (as on 06.04.2020), stage increase lockdown period in current situation because peak rise confirmed cases The present study aims review decisions Indian government that are being implemented hold COVID-19 along challenges faced far. only will tell taken sufficiently strong protect majority during...

COVID-19 pandemic has forced medical education to undergo sudden metamorphosis from the traditional face-to-face distance online learning. This transition was dealt with a lot of infrastructure and technical difficulties both teacher learner ends, especially in developing country like India. study conducted aim analyzing students' perspective problems faced live teaching.

Introduction Viral illnesses like mumps, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Cocksakievirus have been shown to affect the endocrine system, specifically thyroid as a product of their systemic inflammatory process. The gland, having high levels angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is also predisposed dysfunction due coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted using retrospective data function tests in patients with COVID-19. Results majority COVID-19 had...

The immediate postpartum period is a great time to encourage the acceptance of contraceptive methods; influenced by both emotional and physical factors. At this stage, administration intrauterine contraceptives relatively easier with lesser complications due prior obstetric event. A single-center cross-sectional study was conducted using self-constructed questionnaire-based interview on 331 women in their who had delivered healthy live-born infant. majority (59.8%) participants unplanned...

Background: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched in 1975, to provide holistic development of children through a package services aimed at reduction child malnutrition, morbidity and mortality. Objectives: To find out available infrastructure Anganwadi Centers. study the utilization supplementary nutrition service by beneficiaries reasons given for not utilizing service. Materials method: A Cross sectional observational conducted Bareilly 22 Centres selected...

Introduction: Diabetes exhibits the iceberg phenomenon i.e. burden of disease is much higher than what we see. Today in this world industrialisation, prevalence diabetes increasing day by day. In urban population more as compared to rural population. It estimated that there are currently 285 million people with worldwide and number set increase 438 year 2030. So a need know real picture community risk factors which can cause mellitus. Objectives: To asses type 2 mellitus an determine study...

Introduction: The nutcracker phenomenon (NCP) (or the left renal vein [LRV] entrapment) focuses on constriction of LRV. It occurs commonly between abdominal aorta (AA) and superior mesenteric artery. resulting clinical manifestation this is known as syndrome (NCS). Three types have been reported: anterior, posterior, mixed. NCP a rare finding reported by various authors. aim study to know prevalence in population Uttarakhand, India. Methodology: was conducted understand tributaries veins any...

The body mass index of married women is a high quality sign country’s health status as well economic condition. Nutrition  research in India has previously focused on the serious problem under nutrition related to nutrient deficit and rates infection. BMI provide an indicator for supporting wipe out many preventable diseases. Alteration nutritional plays important role course person’s health. Hence, can be used status, association with some diseases expected. This study observes...

The present study deals with the estimation of mean value fecundability by fitting a theoretical distribution from observed month first conception married women who did not use any contraceptive method before their conception. It is assumed that fixed for given couple, but across couples it varies according to specified distribution. Under classical approach, methods moment and maximum likelihood are used while Bayesian approach we above two estimates as prior parameter. A real data analysis...

Aims: Deferral of potential blood donors due to various reasons at the time pre-donation medical examination and interrogation leads scarcity for treatment patients requiring transfusion. The aim this study was analyze deferral demographic profile these deferred donors, so that necessary changes in donor recruitment policies could be made future. Methods: record five years from January 2010 December 2014 which included details both replacement voluntary were compiled analyzed retrospective...

Background: Menstruation and menstrual practices are still associated with socio-cultural restriction taboos which results lack of knowledge awareness in adolescent girls remain ignore scientific facts hygienic during menstruation leads to severe reproductive health problems. The aim the study is assess hygiene among urban girls.Methods: A cross sectional observational conducted. Total 120 enrolled this who were attended gynaecological OPD. structured questionnaire was used for data...

Introduction: During the pandemic of COVID 19, traditional teaching MBBS students has been shifted to online teaching. We conduct an survey know and record impact 19 lockdown on study medical GDMC, Dehradun. The present aimed investigate student's perception results this may provide further inputs which might be help faculty for informed decisions. Materials Methods: A cross sectional during July 1–7, 2020 was applied 334 evaluate among students. questionnaire prepared in Google form divided...

The present study explores the impact of socio-economic and demographic variables on age at first marriage its association to reproductive behavior women. Using multinomial regression approach, it is observed that place residence, religion, wealth index, education, occupation are significant, important decisive variable for marriage. Along with, also found overall fertility declined sharply as rises. method linear regression, shows if adolescents increased by 1 year then birth postponed...

Background The increasing production, distribution, promotion, and availability of substances contemporaneous with the changing values society have resulted in rising substance abuse as an emerging public health concern India. A prevalence 32-37% has been reported for various studies conducted Uttarakhand but there is a dearth data on socio-epidemiological factors affecting abuse. Materials & methods facility-based observational cross-sectional study was selected de-addiction...

Abstract Background: Medical graduates enter work force with substantial knowledge but are they prepared for practice in diverse settings? To train medical interns communication skills using Demonstration Observation Assistance and Performance (DOAP) to assess objective structured video examination (OSVE). Methods Materials: DOAP sessions of all 27 posted Community Medicine Pediatrics departments during the duration study were conducted six clinical scenarios followed by two OSVEs. Material:...

In demography, child mortality is useful as a sensitive index of nation’s health conditions and guided for the structuring public schemes. present study, we proposed probability model number loss among females fixed parity. The application in paper illustrated through its to data from Madhya Pradesh National Family Health Survey-III (NFHS-III). Finally, show that better fitted than Beta-Binomial data.

The effects of socio-economic and demographic variables play significant role in infant mortality less developed states India. deleterious effect on survival reduced birth spacing is exacerbated such as Uttar Pradesh where economic development limited. determinants developing countries can be classified under two major headings: socioeconomic demographic. Socio-economic include mother education, place residence, caste religion; sex order the child, maternal age at birth, interval [1]. For...

ABSTRACT Objective To find out if there is any association between ABO and Rh blood groups pregnancy-induced hypertensive (PIH) disorders, i.e. gestational hypertension (GH), preeclampsia (PE) eclampsia (E). Materials methods This was a 4-year retrospective study from Jan 2010 to 2014, of all admitted primigravidas with singleton deliveries diagnosed GH, PE or E. Using Chisquare test multinomial logistic regression, relative risk 95% confidence interval pregnancyinduced disorders different...