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View article: Breast Cancer Awareness: Perceived Barriers and scope of Peer Advisor To Its Early Detection Among Women, in An Urban Slum of Kolkata
Breast Cancer Awareness: Perceived Barriers and scope of Peer Advisor To Its Early Detection Among Women, in An Urban Slum of Kolkata Open
Background:Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, reportedly responsible for 9.6 million deaths in 20181.Delay in approaching health care causes late treatment while screening promotes early treatment. An assessment …
View article: An observational study to assess awareness of cervical cancer among the adult women of field practice area of urban health training center in Kolkata
An observational study to assess awareness of cervical cancer among the adult women of field practice area of urban health training center in Kolkata Open
Background: Cervical cancer is a major public health problem, especially worldwide. Lack of awareness about the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and danger signs has led to a rise in the prevalence of the disease in countries like India. …
View article: Assessment of stress, anxiety, and depression among the nursing personnel employed in tertiary care hospital during COVID-19 pandemic
Assessment of stress, anxiety, and depression among the nursing personnel employed in tertiary care hospital during COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background: Work related stress is an important occupational hazard among the forefront healthcare workers like nursing personnel. It is their demanding nature of occupation which exposes them to a higher risk of developing negative mental…
View article: Resilience and its correlates among medical students in the Eastern part of India during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
Resilience and its correlates among medical students in the Eastern part of India during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic Open
BACKGROUND: There is a great deal of psychological pressure on medical students, which results in depression, addiction, and suicide. Resilience plays a significant role in coping with psychological distress. The study aimed to determine t…
View article: Assessment of risk of depression among the antenatal mothers attending a tertiary care hospital of Kolkata, India
Assessment of risk of depression among the antenatal mothers attending a tertiary care hospital of Kolkata, India Open
Background: Antenatal depression is a nonpsychotic depressive episode that initiates during pregnancy. But it is often under diagnosed and less documented. Maternal depression is one of the risk factor for poor growth and development in yo…
View article: Self-care practice and its predictors amongst Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in the outpatient department of a tertiary hospital of Kolkata, Eastern India - A cross-sectional study
Self-care practice and its predictors amongst Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in the outpatient department of a tertiary hospital of Kolkata, Eastern India - A cross-sectional study Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to find out the pattern and factors associated with self-care practices among diabetic patients as self-care was considered imperative for the control of disease and enhancement of patient's quality of…
View article: An Observational Study to Assess Anxiety Disorder among Women during COVID-19 Pandemic
An Observational Study to Assess Anxiety Disorder among Women during COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Introduction: World Health Organisation (WHO) declared 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) infection as a pandemic. Government of India imposed a nationwide lockdown to break the chain of transmission in the community to halt the pandemic.…
View article: Ocular morbidity pattern and its risk factors: A study among rural population of West Bengal
Ocular morbidity pattern and its risk factors: A study among rural population of West Bengal Open
Background:Visual impairment resulting from infectious diseases has declined by public health efforts but cataract and refractive errors still continue as major causes of blindness. Moreover, ageing & life style diseases also contribute to…
View article: Effect of Maternal Factors on Low Birth Weight Baby in a Medical College of Kolkata
Effect of Maternal Factors on Low Birth Weight Baby in a Medical College of Kolkata Open
Background: Low birth weight is a major determinant of mortality, morbidity and disability in infancy and childhood and also has a long-term impact on health outcomes in adult life. Objectives: The present study was undertaken with the obj…
View article: A Study on Overweight & Obesity and its Risk Factors among Undergraduate Students of a Medical College in Kolkata
A Study on Overweight & Obesity and its Risk Factors among Undergraduate Students of a Medical College in Kolkata Open
Background: Overweight and obesity are recognized as an "escalating epidemic" affecting both developed and developing countries. Medical students working under stress and adopting more sedentary life style, are likely to be the victims of …
View article: Health concerns during lockdown: an observational study among adults of West Bengal
Health concerns during lockdown: an observational study among adults of West Bengal Open
The government of India enforced a strict lockdown on 24th of March 2020 to flatten the curve of COVID-19 pandemic. People feared this disease and their daily routine was greatly hampered. Social media and online activities became the life…
View article: Development and validation of a tool to assess perceptions and practices regarding hypertension and associated comorbidities among primary health care providers of a rural community in India
Development and validation of a tool to assess perceptions and practices regarding hypertension and associated comorbidities among primary health care providers of a rural community in India Open
Overall, the instrument developed had acceptable validity and reliability to assess the perceptions and practices of primary healthcare providers about prevention and control of hypertension and associated comorbidities in the community.