Electronic versus paper-based data collection for conducting health-care research: A cost-comparison analysis
Conclusion: EDC minimizes institutional cost for conducting health research. This finding will help researchers in efficiently planning for the budget for their research. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sirshendu Chaudhuri Bhavani Shankara Bagepally Ditipriya Bhar Uday Kumar Reddy Singam Source Type: research
Effectiveness of psychoeducative intervention on quality of life among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia: A randomized control trial
Conclusion: The present study concludes that psychoeducative intervention was found to be very effective in improving QOL among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: GJ Sara Sapharina Ganapathy Neelakshi Source Type: research
Analysis of cesarean section rates and its indications using robson & #39;s classification at a tertiary care hospital, Manipur
Conclusions: The study revealed that Groups 5, 2, and 4 contributed to the high CS rate. Efforts to reduce the overall CS rate should be directed at increasing vaginal births after CS, performing effective pelvic examinations, and encouraging obstetricians to perform versions when indicated. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: L Janani Soubam Christina Brogen Singh Akoijam Dipabali Nameirakpam Ranjit Singh Laiphrakpam Source Type: research
Promotion of toilet construction and usage in rural Tamil Nadu: A mixed-methods evaluation study
Conclusion: Our intervention demonstrated considerable improvements in both toilet construction and usage surpassing the psycho-social barriers. Future sanitation promotion interventions should focus more on community participation and the key messages should be reinforced multiple times using different channels. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: S Nancy Suguna Elayaperumal Amol R Dongre Source Type: research
Conformance of the food vendor carts design to the prescribed standards as per food safety and standards regulations: Assessment from an urban area of North India
Conclusions: This study indicates that although the policy was formulated 8 years back, the standards of street food carts were still below par in Chandigarh. The government should give technical specifications and ensure uniformity at the national level. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kumar Pushkar Garima Bhatt Madhur Verma Sonu Goel Amarjeet Singh Source Type: research
Realistic personal exposure assessment of air pollutants and health outcomes & #8211; A cross-sectional study among Kolkata slum dwellers
This study determined the household principal environmental exposures (Dust, SO2, NO2, and total volatile organic compound) among urban slum dwellers and assessment of the respiratory function to determine any possible relationship between those exposures and outcomes. The study also described the knowledge, attitude, and practice of these urban slum people regarding air pollution and its effect. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 442 urban slum people residing in the slums of the Kolkata Municipal area. Household environmental exposures were collected by standardized methods and outcome was observed by...
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Arup Chakraborty Arista Lahiri Shibaji Gupta Nibedita Banerjee Asim Saha Urmila Dasgupta Source Type: research
Study on intimate partner violence against rural tribal women of reproductive age group in siliguri subdivision of Darjeeling District, West Bengal
Conclusion: Domestic violence in all its manifestations was found to be present in the study population. The report may offer policymakers fresh perspectives on how to allocate funds for the complete elimination of domestic violence against women. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ananya Ramanandi Jyotirmay Sharmistha Bhattacherjee Louis Tirkey Anirban Dalui Source Type: research
Maternal Mortality Perspective: A Success Story of Maharashtra
Archana Vasant PatilIndian Journal of Public Health 2022 66(4):407-409 (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Archana Vasant Patil Source Type: research
Looking back to move forward: A travel rule underlined by the current pandemic
Samiran PandaIndian Journal of Public Health 2022 66(4):403-406
Learning from the past – is easier said than done. In this narrative, “travel” refers to the forward movement of the society at large on the path of health and development. It is suggested that looking back and learning from the lived experiences of the past outbreaks could help generating public health insights and incorporating them in planning for a better future. In the process, a country may choose to revisit what took place in the recent past during the COVID-19 pandemic within its boundary and beyond. However, unf...
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Samiran Panda Source Type: research
Post-COVID-19 pandemic public health: Issues and challenges in India
Harshad ThakurIndian Journal of Public Health 2022 66(4):401-402
COVID-19 was an unexpected public health emergency. The key positive features of the Indian health system were demonstrated during the pandemic. Postpandemic is the time to introspect. Various issues and challenges facing the Indian Public Health System require due attention. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Harshad Thakur Source Type: research
Digital technology for improving health
Jayashree Sachin Gothankar, Prakash Prabhakarrao Doke, Sujata Kapil MurarkarIndian Journal of Public Health 2022 66(4):399-400 (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - December 31, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jayashree Sachin Gothankar Prakash Prabhakarrao Doke Sujata Kapil Murarkar Source Type: research
Glycemic control and its determinants among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ernakulam district, Kerala
Conclusions: Poor compliance with medications and unhealthy lifestyle choices has resulted in a high proportion of diabetics with poor glycemic control in the district. Women are particularly more vulnerable to uncontrolled hyperglycemia than males. Type 2 diabetes mellitus people should be encouraged to maintain strict glycemic control, which is an important measure for secondary prevention of complications. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - November 11, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shana Shirin Najeeb Teena Mary Joy Aswathy Sreedevi K Vijayakumar Syama Glycaemic Control and Determinants Team Source Type: research
Prevalence of obsessive & #8211;Compulsive symptoms and the level of fear due to COVID-19 pandemic among the undergraduate medical students in a tertiary care unit in Southern India
Conclusion: Psychological counseling for undergraduate students should be pivotal, especially during pandemics and outbreaks. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - November 11, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Aditi Arora Alankrithi Chauhan Shivani Sunil Dhonge Nikita Pandey Avani Dinesh OCS FEAR COVID TEAM Source Type: research
Seroconversion and side effects after COVID vaccination among persons with type 2 diabetes in urban, rural, and tribal areas in Kerala, India
Conclusion: Reinforcing the importance of vaccination particularly among those with longer duration of diabetes is imperative. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - November 11, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Navami Sasidharan Aswathy Sreedevi Sreelakshmi Mohandas Chitra Tomy Sanjeev Vasudevan Diabetes Seroconversion Study Team Source Type: research
Seroprevalence of COVID-19 antibody among children aged 5 & #8211;17 years in an urban and rural area of Ernakulam District, Kerala
Conclusion: Half of the study population were COVID antibody positive, and the rest were at risk of infection. Therefore, adherence to COVID-19 guidelines is essential to control further spread of infection among children. (Source: Indian Journal of Public Health)
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - November 11, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Saanu Sidharthan Seenu Shaik Chitra Tomy K Sreelakshmi Mohandas B Poornima Paediatric COVID19 Seroconversion Group Source Type: research
