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Assessment of Psychological Comorbidities Among Noncommunicable Disease Patients in Rural and Urban Areas of a District in Northern India: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
There was a much higher burden of psychological comorbidities, mainly stress, affecting more than half of the study subjects. In comparison, anxiety and depression were observed more frequently among patients with cardiovascular diseases (…
View article: Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among Adults and Their Association With Diabetes, Hypertension, and Dyslipidemia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Urban and Rural Areas of the Etawah District
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among Adults and Their Association With Diabetes, Hypertension, and Dyslipidemia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Urban and Rural Areas of the Etawah District Open
Introduction Obesity is not technically a terminal illness, yet it is a significant risk factor for numerous severe non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the body, which can nega…
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice On Animal Bite, Rabies, and Its Prevention In the Rural Community in Western Uttar Pradesh: A Cross Sectional Study Open
Background: Rabies, a fatal zoonotic disease, poses a major public health challenge in rural India, where frequent animal bites and limited preventive measures contribute to high mortality. India reports the highest global rabies-related d…
Sleep Duration and Sleep Hygiene Among Rural and Urban Residents in District Etawah of Uttar Pradesh: A Community Based Comparative Cross-sectional Study Open
Background: Sleep deprivation include physical effects (sleepiness, fatigue) cognitive impairment (deterioration of performance, attention and motivation) and mental health issues. Objectives: To assess and compare sleep duration and sleep…
View article: Prevalence of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients and its associated risk factors
Prevalence of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients and its associated risk factors Open
Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common and one of the severe complications of diabetes mellitus. It affects almost half the diabetic population and worsens quality of life of the patient. The present study was aimed t…
Assessment of diabetes risk among adult population using Indian diabetes risk score and to correlate with actual capillary blood sugar level: a cross sectional study Open
Background: Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health challenges of the 21st century, with the number of adults living with diabetes having more than tripled over the past 20 years. IDRS is pre-screening tool for assessing diabetes mel…
View article: Out of the lab and into the field: Applications of PlantCV for analyzing field-based images of aboveground and belowground perennial crop tissues
Out of the lab and into the field: Applications of PlantCV for analyzing field-based images of aboveground and belowground perennial crop tissues Open
Advances in automated image analysis using open-source computer vision tools, such as PlantCV, have greatly increased the throughput of aboveground phenotyping in a variety of crop species. However, PlantCV was largely optimized to analyze…
View article: Barriers of household toilet utilization among toilet owners in a rural area of Northern India: An analytical cross-sectional study
Barriers of household toilet utilization among toilet owners in a rural area of Northern India: An analytical cross-sectional study Open
A BSTRACT Background: Open defecation continues to prevail among toilet owners despite effective implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). We conducted this study to determine toilet utilization rates and learn about the barrie…
View article: Evaluation of awareness and factors determining satisfaction among tuberculosis patients regarding RNTCP services in a western district of Uttar Pradesh: a cross sectional study
Evaluation of awareness and factors determining satisfaction among tuberculosis patients regarding RNTCP services in a western district of Uttar Pradesh: a cross sectional study Open
Background: With the help of ‘Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program’ (RNTCP), India has envisioned to end Tuberculosis (TB) five years ahead of the targets set by SDG which was by 2030. Regular evaluation is necessary for every pro…
Perception, attitude, and practice of labor analgesia among obstetric care providers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh Open
Background: Labor pain is among the foremost severe pain that ladies experience in their lifespan, if inadequately treated can lead to certain complications in labor. Relieving this pain with medical interventions is also full of misconcep…
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) A Global Burden in India: An Overview Open
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing public health concern in India. These diseases have a high health-care demand and are costly, especially in low-resource settings. According to a WHO study, only 50% of chronic disease patient…
View article: Impact of health education on knowledge and attitude of self-breast examination among female nursing students
Impact of health education on knowledge and attitude of self-breast examination among female nursing students Open
Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and a leading cause of death worldwide, including in India. Breast cancer usually shows a slow development rate, and when it is recognized in the early stages, successful trea…
View article: Assessment of knowledge and their practices regarding malaria among members of Village Health Sanitation Committee in rural Uttar Pradesh: A cross-sectional study
Assessment of knowledge and their practices regarding malaria among members of Village Health Sanitation Committee in rural Uttar Pradesh: A cross-sectional study Open
Background: In 2019, the global number of malaria cases was estimated at 229 million. An estimated 409,000 deaths were attributed to malaria in 2019. Under-five children are the most susceptible to malaria, accounting for 67% (274,000) of …
Prevalence of complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and its association with different risk factors in Urban Etawah, Uttar Pradesh Open
Background- India is experiencing a rapid health transition, with large and rising burdens of chronic diseases, which were estimated to account for 53% of all deaths in 2005. Earlier estimates projected that the number of deaths attributab…
View article: Are the labour rooms of primary healthcare facilities capable of providing basic delivery and newborn services? A cross-sectional study
Are the labour rooms of primary healthcare facilities capable of providing basic delivery and newborn services? A cross-sectional study Open
Objectives: The study aimed to assess the functionality of labour rooms by evaluating the labour room infrastructure with reference to the standard guidelines, the status of the availability of human resources, the availability of essentia…
View article: Prevalence and knowledge of hypertension among students of medical college of central Uttar Pradesh, India
Prevalence and knowledge of hypertension among students of medical college of central Uttar Pradesh, India Open
Background: Hypertension is one of the biggest health challenges, which is continuously increasing among young adults, especially students. The aim of the present study was to find out the prevalence, associated factors and knowledge of hy…
View article: Systemic review of CNS involvement and its manifestations in SARS-CoV2 positive patients
Systemic review of CNS involvement and its manifestations in SARS-CoV2 positive patients Open
Coronavirus is known to cause various systemic infections both in human and animal which are mostly mild in nature. However, recent years have seen major pandemics caused by coronavirus which are very invasive and virulent in nature. The r…
Pregnancy Consequences and Vertical Transmission Potential of SARS- CoV-2 Infection: Seeking Answers From a Preliminary Observation Open
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Telemedicine Underutilized in Post COVID Lockdown Period Open
COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease) pandemic has put tremendous pressure on healthcare providers to seek for ways to provide a sustainable model of healthcare to the distantly located patients. The desired model needs to be easily accessible, a…
View article: Retrospective sequential trend analysis of neoplasms reported in a tertiary care hospital of district Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
Retrospective sequential trend analysis of neoplasms reported in a tertiary care hospital of district Etawah, Uttar Pradesh Open
Introduction: An estimated 2.25 million new cancer cases with 7 lakh cancer deaths were reported, according to GLOBOCAN 2018 in India. There is a steady rise in cancer cases, but trends and patterns vary within the state depending on the g…
View article: Epidemiological characteristics, reinfection possibilities and vaccine development of SARS CoV2
Epidemiological characteristics, reinfection possibilities and vaccine development of SARS CoV2 Open
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are 37,704,153 cases and 10,79,029 deaths due to COVID-19 till the 13th October 2020 in the world. Day by day, rise in the number of COVID-19 deaths has created great pressure on heal…
Morbidity Patterns among Menopausal Women in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
This study showed that majority of the menopausal women suffered from physical problems. Lifestyle modification and awareness programs will be beneficial among women in menopausal transition, to reduce the morbidity later in post-menopausa…
A Cross Sectional Study of Alcohol Abuse among Medical Students in Upums Etawah Open
Introduction: Alcohol abuse among medical students has important implication. This study was conducted to determine prevalence of alcohol abuse in undergraduates of medical students and to determine the characteristics of alcohol drinking …
View article: Neurological Involvement in COVID-19 Patients: A Narrative Review
Neurological Involvement in COVID-19 Patients: A Narrative Review Open
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) belonging to the coronavirus family. The primary target of SARS-CoV-2 is peripheral mucosal cells of r…
Livelihood of Street Children and Their Quality of Life: A Cross Sectional Study in Etawah District Open
Introduction: “Street children” is a term used to describe those kids who live and work in streets. Children are exposed to several hazards and catastrophe which lead them to vulnerable and pessimistic experiences. Their daily life and poo…
View article: Managing production-demand mismatch in thermal power plants
Managing production-demand mismatch in thermal power plants Open
The present policy of the Government asking regional electricity grids to absorb all the power generated by renewable power installations, and the thermal power stations to run at lower capacities than their installed values would not only…