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View article: Alcohol Consumption of Male Tuberculosis Index Cases and Tuberculosis Transmission Among Social Contacts in Puducherry, India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study
Alcohol Consumption of Male Tuberculosis Index Cases and Tuberculosis Transmission Among Social Contacts in Puducherry, India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study Open
We aimed to compare the proportion of tuberculosis infection among social contacts of male tuberculosis Index case with and without alcohol use in the Puducherry district. A cross-sectional study using ego-centric approach was conducted be…
View article: Alcohol Consumption of Male Tuberculosis Index Cases and Tuberculosis Transmission Among Social Contacts in Puducherry, India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study
Alcohol Consumption of Male Tuberculosis Index Cases and Tuberculosis Transmission Among Social Contacts in Puducherry, India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study Open
We aimed to compare the proportion of tuberculosis infection among social contacts of male tuberculosis Index case with and without alcohol use in the Puducherry district. A cross-sectional study using ego-centric approach was conducted be…
View article: Non-communicable disease multi-morbidity in policies from India, Thailand, and South Africa: A comparative document review
Non-communicable disease multi-morbidity in policies from India, Thailand, and South Africa: A comparative document review Open
Background Over the years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well as the number of people with multiple chronic NCDs or multi-morbidity, are on a sharp rise globally, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review at…
View article: Tuberculosis transmission in Households of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients with Alcohol use in the Puducherry Region
Tuberculosis transmission in Households of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients with Alcohol use in the Puducherry Region Open
Introduction: Tuberculosis control remains an ongoing challenge for low and middle-income countries with lack of understanding of the factors determining transmission of infection. This study aimed to investigate the impact of alcohol use …
View article: Risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection among health workers in India: a case control study
Risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection among health workers in India: a case control study Open
Background COVID-19 was declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30th January 2020. Compared to the general population, healthcare workers and their families have been identified to be at a higher risk of getting i…
View article: Qualitative Assessment Of The Social Stigma And Discrimination Faced By Tuberculosis Patients Residing In Ernakulam District, Kerala
Qualitative Assessment Of The Social Stigma And Discrimination Faced By Tuberculosis Patients Residing In Ernakulam District, Kerala Open
Tuberculosis is one of the chronic infectious diseases which is heavily stigmatized and mostly leads to abandonment, social isolation, and condemnation from society. The study aims to qualitatively analyze the social stigma and discriminat…
View article: Motivators and barriers for physical activity among health-care professionals: A qualitative study
Motivators and barriers for physical activity among health-care professionals: A qualitative study Open
Physical activity among doctors and nurses is severely compromised. Provision of a favorable environment and behavior change is needed to combat the silent epidemic of physical inactivity.
View article: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY MEASURES AMONG THE ELDERLY IN KOCHI CORPORATION
A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY MEASURES AMONG THE ELDERLY IN KOCHI CORPORATION Open
Background: As per Census 2011, nearly 104 million people in India are above the age of 60 years. While in Kerala, 12.6 % of the population is elderly. The government of India has launched various social security schemes and concessions fo…
View article: Prevalence of anemia and its association with dietary pattern among elderly population of urban slums in Kochi
Prevalence of anemia and its association with dietary pattern among elderly population of urban slums in Kochi Open
Anemia was found to be significantly high among the elderly population in urban slums of Kochi. Regular screening and management of anemia along with dietary awareness have become the need of the hour.
View article: Menstrual restrictions among young females in urban slums of Cochin
Menstrual restrictions among young females in urban slums of Cochin Open
Background: Menstruation is associated with taboos and socio-cultural restrictions. The social and cultural significance of menstruation interacts with the physiological process to produce culturally determined norms and practices. This st…