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View article: Traditional Healing and Health Care Practices Among Tribal Healers in India: A Scoping Review Protocol
Traditional Healing and Health Care Practices Among Tribal Healers in India: A Scoping Review Protocol Open
Introduction India’s tribal population, comprising 104.3 million people from 705 ethnic groups, faces significant health disparities, particularly in rural areas with limited access to healthcare. Traditional tribal healers serve as primar…
View article: Determinants of Vitamin D Deficiency among Adults in a Tertiary Care Setting in Coastal Southern Karnataka, India: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Determinants of Vitamin D Deficiency among Adults in a Tertiary Care Setting in Coastal Southern Karnataka, India: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study Open
View article: Epidemiology of Craniofacial Anomalies: A Retrospective Analysis at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Southern India
Epidemiology of Craniofacial Anomalies: A Retrospective Analysis at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Southern India Open
Craniofacial anomalies are congenital malformations that impact essential functions like breathing, feeding, and speech, influenced by genetic and environmental factors. This retrospective study analyzed 54 cases of craniofacial anomalies …
View article: Empowering Healthcare Access: Ethnographic Insights into Sustainable Solutions for a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in South India- a Qualitative Research
Empowering Healthcare Access: Ethnographic Insights into Sustainable Solutions for a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in South India- a Qualitative Research Open
Introduction India’s tribal population accounted for 8.6% of the country’s total population. Despite the advancements in healthcare that have occurred in recent decades, which have greatly improved disease prevention and treatment, certain…
View article: Correction: Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase the risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of COVID-19 hospitalization: Case-control study, India
Correction: Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase the risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of COVID-19 hospitalization: Case-control study, India Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272042.].
View article: Compliance to select sections of cigarettes and other tobacco products act (COTPA) around PoS and perception of tobacco vendors about tobacco control policies and vendor licensing: A mixed method study from four districts of a South Indian state
Compliance to select sections of cigarettes and other tobacco products act (COTPA) around PoS and perception of tobacco vendors about tobacco control policies and vendor licensing: A mixed method study from four districts of a South Indian state Open
Problem considered: Tobacco control is challenging due to the easy availability of tobacco products and the sub-optimal implementation of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). Preventing tobacco uptake and controlling sale…
View article: Implementation of Community-Centric Medical Education through Family Adoption Program: Descriptive Results from Coastal Karnataka
Implementation of Community-Centric Medical Education through Family Adoption Program: Descriptive Results from Coastal Karnataka Open
Background: National Medical Commission (NMC), in their recent notification, included Family Adoption Program (FAP) in the undergraduate curriculum to provide a learning opportunity for community-based health care to Indian Medical Graduat…
View article: Health for all in India: A vision made possible through integrated Public Health and Community Medicine
Health for all in India: A vision made possible through integrated Public Health and Community Medicine Open
Background: The outcome cerebral malaria involves an interplay of factors including clinical and biochemical parameters, a deep knowledge of these laboratory biochemical parameters is essential. This study aimed to assess the pattern of th…
View article: Perceived Medical, Social, and Psychological Issues due to the COVID-19 Pandemic among Elderly: A Descriptive Analysis
Perceived Medical, Social, and Psychological Issues due to the COVID-19 Pandemic among Elderly: A Descriptive Analysis Open
Elderly individuals are more likely to suffer from both short and long-term consequences of COVID19, including exacerbation of existing illnesses, psychological issues, and increased risk of death. This study aimed to understand the medica…
View article: Utilisation of services provided at an outreach healthcare facility and its associated factors among residents in a coastal taluk of southern Karnataka: A cross-sectional study
Utilisation of services provided at an outreach healthcare facility and its associated factors among residents in a coastal taluk of southern Karnataka: A cross-sectional study Open
Introduction: Understanding the patterns of utilisation of primary health services can help to improve service delivery and utilisation, thereby reducing common morbidities in the community. The study aimed to assess the patterns of utilis…
View article: IJCM_150A: A profile of Head and Neck Cancer patients attending a tertiary cancer care centre in Southern Karnataka
IJCM_150A: A profile of Head and Neck Cancer patients attending a tertiary cancer care centre in Southern Karnataka Open
Background: Overall, 57.5% of head and neck cancers (HNC) globally are from Asia. In India, HNC accounted for 30% of all cancers in males and 11 to 16% in females, of all sites of cancer. HNC in the low- and middle-income countries differ …
View article: Awareness, attitude, and practice towards cancer cervix prevention among rural women in southern India: A community-based study
Awareness, attitude, and practice towards cancer cervix prevention among rural women in southern India: A community-based study Open
Problem considered: Cervical cancer is a major public health problem among women worldwide and it is the second most common cancer among women in India. The present study was conducted to assess awareness, attitudes, and practices towards …
View article: Prevalence of Multimorbidity and Its Associated Factors among Residents in the Coastal Region of Southern Karnataka, India: A Descriptive Analysis
Prevalence of Multimorbidity and Its Associated Factors among Residents in the Coastal Region of Southern Karnataka, India: A Descriptive Analysis Open
Background: India is currently undergoing a rapid transition with respect to demography and lifestyle which has led to a change in magnitude and pattern of diseases across the country.There is an increase in the prevalence of non-communica…
View article: Determinants of quit attempts among current Indian tobacco users: Findings from global Adult tobacco survey, 2016-17
Determinants of quit attempts among current Indian tobacco users: Findings from global Adult tobacco survey, 2016-17 Open
Problem considered: Tobacco use is the second most common preventable cause of death in the world and quitting tobacco is an important strategy to prevent premature morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to determine the …
View article: Determinants of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients of rural areas in a South Indian State: A community based cross sectional study
Determinants of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients of rural areas in a South Indian State: A community based cross sectional study Open
Introduction: Optimum blood pressure (BP) control is essential to prevent complications and improve the quality of life of patients with hypertension. This study aimed to explore the determinants of BP control in patients with hypertension…
View article: Descriptive analysis of sleep quality and its determinants among rural population of coastal Karnataka
Descriptive analysis of sleep quality and its determinants among rural population of coastal Karnataka Open
Background: A good quality of sleep helps to maintain mood, memory and cognitive performance. Aim & Objective: To assess quality of sleep and its determinants among rural adults. Settings and Design: A community based cross sectional study…
View article: Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase the risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of COVID-19 hospitalization: Case-control study, India
Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase the risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of COVID-19 hospitalization: Case-control study, India Open
Background In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an increased incidence of ROCM was noted in India among those infected with COVID. We determined risk factors for rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) post Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-1…
View article: Microbial Composition of Smokeless Tobacco Products from Karnataka
Microbial Composition of Smokeless Tobacco Products from Karnataka Open
Background: Though there is a lot of literature available about presence of carcinogenic chemicals in these products, there is lack of information regarding the microbial composition of these products. Aim & Objective: The study was conduc…
View article: Strengthening tobacco control policies during the COVID-19 pandemic in India
Strengthening tobacco control policies during the COVID-19 pandemic in India Open
View article: Multiplexed rapid technologies for sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review
Multiplexed rapid technologies for sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review Open
View article: Screening for palliative care needs in the community using SPICT
Screening for palliative care needs in the community using SPICT Open
View article: 983 Clinical audit of slow sodium in children and young people with syncope and/or orthostatic intolerance
983 Clinical audit of slow sodium in children and young people with syncope and/or orthostatic intolerance Open
Background Approximately 15% of children will experience at least one episode of syncope in their adolescence, with it being more prevalent in females. Syncope is a symptom caused by transient global cerebral hypoperfusion, resulting in lo…
View article: Cervical cytology and associated factors among tribal women of Karnataka, India
Cervical cytology and associated factors among tribal women of Karnataka, India Open
Background Reproductive well-being is a crucial element of women’s health. Due to the asymptomatic nature of gynaecological morbidities, women rarely seek medical advice in the initial period leading to delayed diagnosis and poor prognosis…
View article: Determinants of Metabolic Syndrome and 5-Year Cardiovascular Risk Estimates among HIV-Positive Individuals from an Indian Tertiary Care Hospital
Determinants of Metabolic Syndrome and 5-Year Cardiovascular Risk Estimates among HIV-Positive Individuals from an Indian Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Longer survival due to use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has made human immunodeficiency virus- (HIV-) infected individuals prone to chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Metabolic syndrome (…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Cervical Cancer and its Screening Among Women from Tribal Population: a Community-Based Study from Southern India
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Cervical Cancer and its Screening Among Women from Tribal Population: a Community-Based Study from Southern India Open
Human papilloma and other DNA virus infections of the cervix: A population based comparative study among tribal and general population in India Open
View article: A Study to Estimate the Level of Physical Activity and Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise among Women in Coastal Karnataka
A Study to Estimate the Level of Physical Activity and Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise among Women in Coastal Karnataka Open
Background: Insufficient physical activity is a known risk factor for major non-communicable diseases. While the health benefits of physical activity are well established, women are known to have suboptimal levels of physical activity. Stu…
View article: Predictors of mortality in adult patients with dengue: a study from South India
Predictors of mortality in adult patients with dengue: a study from South India Open
Background: Dengue is one of the important causes of acute febrile illnesses in India. Dengue can be a fatal disease, however there are no reliable markers which can predict mortality among these patients.Methods: A prospective cross secti…
View article: Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk among adults
Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk among adults Open
Background: Mortality and morbidity due cardiovascular diseases in India is on the rise. Metabolic Syndrome which is a collection of risk factors of metabolic origin, can greatly contribute to its rising burden. Aims & Objectives: The pres…
View article: Premenstrual symptoms and lifestyle Factors Associated with it among Medical students
Premenstrual symptoms and lifestyle Factors Associated with it among Medical students Open
Background: Premenstrual symptoms are a constellation of somatic and emotional symptoms commonly affecting women in reproductive age group. Apart from causing physical, emotional distress, they can influence daily activities and reduce pro…