Mohankumar Raju
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View article: Understanding behavioural and environmental risk factors for paederus dermatitis: evidence from a case-control study in Sikkim, India, 2022
Understanding behavioural and environmental risk factors for paederus dermatitis: evidence from a case-control study in Sikkim, India, 2022 Open
Background Paederus dermatitis is an acute contact dermatitis caused by exposure to Paederus insects. Sporadic cases and outbreaks have been reported globally, and environmental risk factors like climate change-induced insect habitat alter…
View article: Analysis of Measles Outbreaks reported to Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), India, 2019-2023
Analysis of Measles Outbreaks reported to Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), India, 2019-2023 Open
Background: In 2022, an estimated 1,36,000 measles deaths were reported worldwide, mostly in children under five. In 2022, thirty-seven countries reported extensive or disruptive measles outbreaks by the WHO, while only 22 countries report…
View article: Socioeconomic and sex disparities in hypertension and diabetes mellitus care cascade among tribal populations in Odisha, India: findings from the Odisha Tribal Family Health Survey (OTFHS), 2022–23
Socioeconomic and sex disparities in hypertension and diabetes mellitus care cascade among tribal populations in Odisha, India: findings from the Odisha Tribal Family Health Survey (OTFHS), 2022–23 Open
Significant socioeconomic and sex inequities persist in hypertension care among Odisha's tribal populations, with better ATC outcomes for women and wealthier individuals. Targeted screening and gender-sensitive approaches are essential for…
View article: Zoonotic disease outbreaks reported under India's Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, 2018–2023: a cross-sectional analysis of national surveillance data
Zoonotic disease outbreaks reported under India's Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, 2018–2023: a cross-sectional analysis of national surveillance data Open
The present study is non-funded.
View article: Missed opportunities for detection of hypertension in public health facilities of 18 districts in India, 2022
Missed opportunities for detection of hypertension in public health facilities of 18 districts in India, 2022 Open
Sixteen out of every 100 eligible OPD attendees miss the opportunity to get diagnosed with hypertension due to inadequate screening coverage. Innovative measures like task-sharing and utilizing trainee nurses for BP measurement to overcome…
View article: Norovirus outbreaks due to contaminated drinking water and probable person-to-person transmission, Kerala, India, 2021
Norovirus outbreaks due to contaminated drinking water and probable person-to-person transmission, Kerala, India, 2021 Open
The gastroenteritis outbreaks were caused by Group II norovirus due to the consumption of inadequately boiled contaminated groundwater (outbreak A) and well water (outbreak B). We recommended superchlorination of overhead tanks and wells a…
View article: An observational study on menstrual hygiene practices among adolescents girls attending zilla parishad high school at Kommadi village in Visakhapatnam
An observational study on menstrual hygiene practices among adolescents girls attending zilla parishad high school at Kommadi village in Visakhapatnam Open
Under RMNCH+A strategy, adolescent health program is relatively a new concept, particularly for female gender, and has been considered to be a continuum of health services up to adolescent age. The priority interventions among adolescent g…
View article: An educational intervention for improving knowledge, attitude, and practice of dietary salt intake among individuals with hypertension in public sector secondary care facilities, Agra, India, 2021
An educational intervention for improving knowledge, attitude, and practice of dietary salt intake among individuals with hypertension in public sector secondary care facilities, Agra, India, 2021 Open
We conducted a pre‐post intervention study to determine knowledge, attitude, and practice toward dietary salt intake before, immediately, and 1‐month after nurse‐led one‐on‐one counseling. We purposively selected three public health facili…
View article: Face mask use in the city of Chennai, India: Results from three serial cross-sectional surveys, 2021
Face mask use in the city of Chennai, India: Results from three serial cross-sectional surveys, 2021 Open
Introduction The Government of Tamil Nadu, India, mandated wearing face masks in public places to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. We established face mask surveillance and estimated the prevalence of appropriate mask use (covering the nose, …
View article: Building Noncommunicable Disease Workforce Capacity Through Field Epidemiology Training Programs: Experience From India, 2018–2021
Building Noncommunicable Disease Workforce Capacity Through Field Epidemiology Training Programs: Experience From India, 2018–2021 Open
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, pr…
View article: Case report: An outbreak of viral conjunctivitis among the students and staff of visually impaired school, Tamil Nadu, India, 2020
Case report: An outbreak of viral conjunctivitis among the students and staff of visually impaired school, Tamil Nadu, India, 2020 Open
Introduction On February 2, 2020, the head of a visually impaired school notified similar eye symptoms among the students. We investigated the cluster to confirm the diagnosis, identify potential exposures, and propose recommendations. Met…
View article: Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards face mask use among residents of Greater Chennai Corporation, India, March 2021
Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards face mask use among residents of Greater Chennai Corporation, India, March 2021 Open
Background Wearing a mask is one of the simplest ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Studies reported poor mask compliance in Greater Chennai Corporation, India. Hence, we described the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding mask u…
View article: Sudden deaths due to accidental leakage of Lindane from a storage tank in a village, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2020
Sudden deaths due to accidental leakage of Lindane from a storage tank in a village, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2020 Open
Background: Chemical leakages cause devastating health effects on humans. On 6 February 2020, seven deaths were reported following a hazardous chemical leakage in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India. We investigated the event to identify the…
View article: Epidemiology of COVID-19 and effect of public health interventions, Chennai, India, March–October 2020: an analysis of COVID-19 surveillance system
Epidemiology of COVID-19 and effect of public health interventions, Chennai, India, March–October 2020: an analysis of COVID-19 surveillance system Open
Objectives To describe the public health strategies and their effect in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic from March to October 2020 in Chennai, India. Setting Chennai, a densely populated metropolitan city in Southern India, was one of th…
View article: Secondary attack rate of COVID-19 among contacts and risk factors, Tamil Nadu, March–May 2020: a retrospective cohort study
Secondary attack rate of COVID-19 among contacts and risk factors, Tamil Nadu, March–May 2020: a retrospective cohort study Open
Objective To describe the characteristics of contacts of patients with COVID-19 case in terms of time, place and person, to calculate the secondary attack rate (SAR) and factors associated with COVID-19 infection among contacts. Design A r…
View article: Outbreak of ceftriaxone-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi-Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, June 2018
Outbreak of ceftriaxone-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi-Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, June 2018 Open
The investigation highlights the value of AMR surveillance in detecting emerging pathogens and the need for timely investigations, along with strengthening food safety.
View article: Epidemiology of hospital-based COVID- 19 cluster in a tertiary care cancer hospital, Chennai, India 2020
Epidemiology of hospital-based COVID- 19 cluster in a tertiary care cancer hospital, Chennai, India 2020 Open
View article: Surveillance for face mask compliance, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, October-December, 2020
Surveillance for face mask compliance, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, October-December, 2020 Open
Purpose Government of Tamil Nadu, India, mandated the face mask wearing in public places as one of the mitigation measures of COVID-19. We established a surveillance system for monitoring the face mask usage. This study aimed to estimate t…
View article: Epidemiology of COVID-19 and effect of public health interventions, Chennai, India, March - October 2020
Epidemiology of COVID-19 and effect of public health interventions, Chennai, India, March - October 2020 Open
Objectives To describe the public health strategies and their effect in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic from March to October 2020 in Chennai, India. Setting Chennai, a densely populated metropolitan city in Southern India, was one of th…
View article: Self-reported and clinically identified loss of smell and taste among persons tested for COVID-19 in Chennai, southern India, July-August 2020: A cross sectional study
Self-reported and clinically identified loss of smell and taste among persons tested for COVID-19 in Chennai, southern India, July-August 2020: A cross sectional study Open
Loss of smell or taste are predominantly reported by COVID-19 confirmed individuals. Objective and subjective assessments of smell and taste may be required to identify those requiring COVID-19 testing.
View article: Entry and initial spread of COVID-19 in India: Epidemiological analysis of media surveillance data, India, 2020
Entry and initial spread of COVID-19 in India: Epidemiological analysis of media surveillance data, India, 2020 Open
Surveillance of media sources was useful in characterizing the epidemic in the early phase. Hence, media surveillance should be integrated in the routine surveillance systems to map the events specially in context of new disease outbreaks.
View article: Antenatal care coverage of pregnant mothers in Tamil Nadu: evidence from National Family Health Survey 4
Antenatal care coverage of pregnant mothers in Tamil Nadu: evidence from National Family Health Survey 4 Open
Background: The sustainable development goal emphasises on reduction in mothers dying due to pregnancy. Recommended care for the pregnant mothers will help achieve this goal. Tamil Nadu is one of the best performing state in maternal and c…
View article: Hepatitis E outbreak among factory workers due to contaminated factory water, Mandya District, Karnataka, India, 2015
Hepatitis E outbreak among factory workers due to contaminated factory water, Mandya District, Karnataka, India, 2015 Open