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Challenges in detection of adolescent anaemia: validation of point-of-care device (Mission & #174; plus) for haemoglobin measurement among tribal residential school children of selected districts of Odisha, India
Conclusions: Very good reliability/absolute agreement for hemoglobin measurements existed between the POC device and the gold standard method making it suitable as a screening device. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jyotiranjan Sahoo Venkatarao Epari Sandeep Kumar Panigrahi Deepa Prasad Rajesh Kumar Bhola Sambedana Mohanty Braja Kishore Behera Source Type: research

Vitamin a deficiency, anemia, and nutritional status of under 5-year children from Northeast India
Conclusions: Anemia, VAD, and stunting were high among children. Low intakes of green leafy vegetables and milk and milk product may be the reasons for the higher prevalence of anemia and VAD. There is a need to strengthen supplementation of iron and folic acid tablets and Vitamin A and also public distribution system. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: II Meshram G Neeraja T Longvah Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness of universal repeat human immunodeficiency virus screening in pregnancy: A cross-sectional study from Western India
Conclusion: When the incidence of HIV in pregnancy is 1.18/1000 woman-years, even in settings with antenatal HIV positivity rates as low as 0.01%, repeat HIV screening in pregnancy is cost effective. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: UC Samudyatha JK Kosambiya Harshad M Patel Source Type: research

Economic benefit in treatment of unintentional childhood injuries by implementation of child-to-child approach
Conclusion: Child-To-Child approach is effective in preventing childhood injuries and reducing the cost of treatment of injuries. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Bratati Banerjee Rupsa Banerjee Puneet Mishra Gopal Krishna Ingle Source Type: research

Assessment of the impact of morbidity management and disability prevention for lymphatic filariasis on the disease burden in villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, India
Conclusion: This study has revealed that the second arm of the GPELF, “MMDP” has not yielded the desired results as evidenced by the incidence of frequent ADL attacks and advancement of lymphedema grades. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: L Mathiarasan Lalit Kumar Das A Krishnakumari Source Type: research

Perinatal outcome in pregnancies associated with hypertension: A prospective cohort study in a rural tertiary care teaching hospital of North India
Conclusion: Preeclampsia-eclampsia is associated with increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes as compared to gestational and CH, necessitating screening, vigilant antenatal care, timely intervention, and referral. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Indu Verma Charvi Chugh Dinesh Sood RK Soni Source Type: research

Status of comprehensive abortion care service in paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal & #8211; A mixed-method study
Conclusion: The study highlighted gaps in preparedness of the health facilities for the provision of quality CAC services including some major constraints from the provider's perspectives. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ananya Ghoshal Mukherjee Niladri Banerjee Dilip Kumar Das Source Type: research

Community-based interventional study for tobacco cessation in urban slums of Ahmedabad City: A cluster-randomized trial
Conclusion: The community-based intervention was very effective in reducing the consumption of tobacco in urban slums in any form. As per the study findings, there is a wide possibility for the integration of tobacco cessation activity into the health program. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Anjali Mall Sheetal Vyas Source Type: research

Dietary habits and obesity among adolescent school children: A case control study in an urban area of kancheepuram district
Conclusions: Since adolescent obesity is rising at an alarming rate, the dietary determinants of obesity need to be addressed at the level of schools, families, and community. School health services should include education on healthy food habits and regular monitoring of the health status of children. Parents need to be aware on the significance of balanced diet, avoidance of junk foods, and ensure adequate intake of fruits and vegetables for their children to prevent early onset of noncommunicable diseases. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: G Angeline Grace Shanthi Edward S Gopalakrishnan Source Type: research

Development and utility of tools to identify preventable perinatal deaths: results from a community-based interventional study in two districts of Karnataka State, India
Conclusions: These tools are useful for identifying “preventable” perinatal deaths and avoidable/preventable factors. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: HN Harsha Kumar Shantaram B Baliga Pralhad Kushtagi Nutan Kamath Sucheta S Rao Source Type: research

Social impact of end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis among patients with type-2 diabetes and their caregivers in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Conclusion: We conclude that the social impact of ESRD among type 2 diabetics requiring hemodialysis and their caregivers was moderate. Routine counseling of patients receiving haemodialysis and support groups for patients as well as caregivers will help reduce the impact. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ishani Hanspal Farah Naaz Fathima Prashant G Kedlaya Source Type: research

Role of fluorescence imaging device in screening of oral cancer: A cross-sectional study in chhattisgarh population
Conclusions: Although autofluorescence device plays a critical role in the diagnosis of precancerous oral mucosal lesions in the early stages, the histopathological evaluation remains the gold standard diagnostic approach for this life-threatening disease. Due to the high sensitivity of autofluorescence examination, it has a vital role in determining high-risk oral lesions (precancerous) and oral cancer in mass screening programs for the cancer-prone population. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shilpa Jain Kamlesh Jain Priyamvada Singh Bais Swapnil V Shinkar Fatema Saify Source Type: research

An intervention study for impact assessment of health education by empowered community health workers in improving treatment and diet adherence in hypertension
Conclusions: This study showed that health education on community health workers improved hypertensive patients' medication and low salt diet adherence. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mifetika Lukitasari Dwi Adi Nugroho Mohammad Saifur Rohman Hanna Mardhotillah Dennis Eristya Natasya Fitriyawati Fitriyawat Niko Dima Kristianingrum Ahmad Hasyim Wibisono Source Type: research

Correlates of visuospatial ability among older people in Indonesia
Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between education and global cognitive function with visuospatial ability among older people in Indonesia. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The Maria Meiwati Widagdo Novia Bella Rianto Restyandito Erick Kurniawan Source Type: research

Pattern of skin diseases and occupational dermatoses among paddy field workers in kashmir valley: A cross-sectional study from North India
Conclusion: A large number of skin diseases were seen in paddy field workers, with some diseases showing an occupational nature. (Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine)
Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - December 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shahnawaz Bashir Iffat Hassan RT Wani Sumaya Zeerak FY Shah Source Type: research