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Menopause-specific quality of life of rural women
Conclusions: There is a significant effect of menopausal symptoms on QOL of women which emphasizes the need to create awareness among menopausal women regarding menopausal symptoms and management to improve their QOL. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Harmeet Kaur Kang Arshdeep Kaur Aarti Dhiman Source Type: research

Beedi rollers & #39; perception toward alternative means of livelihood amid economic benefits
Conclusion: Our study showed that most of the participants were full-time beedi rollers and most of them were not ready to shift to other jobs due to old age, lack of experience with other vocations, and benefits availed. There is a need to focus on strengthening skill development programs and introduce sustainable economic alternatives to the beedi rollers. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Praveen Kumar Asha Kamath Radhika Nayak Muralidhar M Kulkarni Veena G Kamath Somya Mullapudi Rohith Bhagawath Source Type: research

An assessment of the risk factors and concerns of postpartum depression among mothers seeking health care in North Central Trinidad
Conclusion: The study shows that many risk factors of PPD exist, and screening and treatment should be used to avoid the consequences of PPD. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shivananda B Nayak Sheneel Jaggernauth Ariana Jaggernauth Priyankaa Jadoo Nirdosh Jagmohansingh Vanessa Jaggernauth Rayhaan Hosein Britnee Issarie Jessica Jaikaran Source Type: research

Factors predisposing to burnout syndrome among medical staff participating in complex surgical processes
Conclusions: Presented data indicate the need of evaluation to minimize occupational burnout problem. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jakub Dobroch Marta Baczewska Alicja Szylejko Karolina Chomicz Pawel Knapp Source Type: research

Operational barriers in providing comprehensive emergency obstetric care by task shifting of medical officers in selected states of India
Conclusions: To operationalize the network of FRU for CEmOC services by task shifting of medical officer, it is important to ensure the availability of all five key elements together at all facilities. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Vikash Ranjan Keshri Bishan Swarup Garg Source Type: research

Impact of a residential rural community-based training program for medical students on cognitive and affective domains of learning in community medicine: A mixed methods study
Conclusion: ROP increases subject knowledge and plays a role in molding attitudes of students toward the care of people in rural areas and improves communication skills. This time-tested model can be replicated in other medical colleges across the country. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Farah Naaz Fathima Avita Rose Johnson Pretesh Rohan Kiran S Ratnakumari Bobby Joseph Source Type: research

Screening and management of maternal malnutrition in nutritional rehabilitation centers as a routine service: A feasibility study in kalawati saran children hospital, New Delhi
Conclusion: The findings indicated that existing staffs were able to deliver the MN services within the time, cost, and regime of the routine NRC. This paper provides four recommendations for layering the MN services in NRCs. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tashi Choedon Konsam Dinachandra Vani Sethi Praveen Kumar Source Type: research

Prevalence and determinants of cognitive impairment and depression among the elderly population in a rural area of North India
Conclusions: Almost one-third of the geriatric population is suffering from depression (29.1%) and CI (36%). This necessitates for accurate and timely diagnosis, so as to ensure proper care and support to the elderly population with emphasis on geriatric mental health care. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rashmi Kumari Bhavna Langer Rajiv Kumar Gupta Rakesh Bahl Najma Akhtar Heena Nazir Source Type: research

Prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems among school-going adolescents: A cross-sectional study
Conclusion: Early detection, periodical assessment, and intervention in the schools with the aid of mental health professionals can help adolescents in coping with different issues and for a healthy transition into adulthood. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: U Harikrishnan Grace Lalhlupuii Sailo Source Type: research

Survival rate and cost-effectiveness of conventional and atraumatic restorative treatment restorations among anganwadi preschool children in Bengaluru city: A follow-up study
Conclusion: The carious cavities restored using ART techniques had a better survival rate at 12 months and lower CER when compared to the conventional technique. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: KB Shilpashree V Chaithra Archana Bhat Archana Krishnamurthy Source Type: research

Randomized controlled trial on the promotion of sexual health using & #8220;self-care interventional package & #8221; in men who have sex with men
Conclusion: The self-care interventional package for the promotion of sexual health was effective in improving the sexual heath of the MSM population. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Anjali Sharma Karobi Das Sushma Kumari Saini Sandhya Ghai Sandeep Mittal Manmeet Kaur Source Type: research

Factors associated with intention and attempt to quit: A study among current smokers in a rural community of West Bengal
Conclusion: Along with counseling to reduce nicotine dependence, comprehensive approach both from family members as well as health care providers, is vital to escalate the quitting behaviour in smoking habit. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Aparajita Dasgupta Pritam Ghosh Bobby Paul Soumit Roy Sauryadripta Ghose Akanksha Yadav Source Type: research

Determinants of compliance to population-based oral cancer screening program among low socioeconomic women in Mumbai, India
Conclusion: This program has assisted in identifying predictors of compliance to oral cavity screening. Furthermore, it demonstrates that good compliance can be achieved through multiple household visits, personal invitation during camps, organizing well-planned Health Education Program, and the use of simple, low-cost visual inspection test performed by trained PHWs. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Gauravi A Mishra Heenakauser A Shaikh Sharmila A Pimple Aanchal A Awasthi Vasundhara Y Kulkarni Source Type: research

Perceptions regarding climate change and its health impact: Reflections from a community-based study in India
Conclusion: Perceptions of the people regarding climate change are more linked to their own experiences with their local weather conditions rather than the overall concept. This also explains their lack of comprehension about the health impact of climate change, but a sound understanding of seasonal diseases. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Vinay Tripathi Rais Akhtar GS Preetha Source Type: research

Perceptions of frontline workers, female health workers, and school teachers in menstrual hygiene promotion among adolescent girls of Delhi, India: A qualitative study
Conclusions: Despite their potential as community resources for adolescent girls, FHWs, ANMs, and school teachers often fail to impart crucial menstrual hygiene information and skills-building needed toward achieving effective, safe, and optimal MHM. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Suneela Garg Mongjam Meghachandra Singh Saurav Basu Nidhi Bhatnagar Yomri Dabi Falak Azmi Indu Bala Yamini Marimuthu Amod Borle Source Type: research