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View article: Perspectives of women and community workers regarding maternal and newborn care among tribal areas of Maharashtra, India: a qualitative study
Perspectives of women and community workers regarding maternal and newborn care among tribal areas of Maharashtra, India: a qualitative study Open
Background: Tribal populations are vulnerable; have lower health and social indicators as compared to the general population. The objectives of this paper were to know the awareness and perceptions about maternal and newborn care, treatmen…
View article: Challenges and Insights Gained During the Implementation of Population‐Based Birth Defect (BD) Surveillance in a Tribal District of Maharashtra, India
Challenges and Insights Gained During the Implementation of Population‐Based Birth Defect (BD) Surveillance in a Tribal District of Maharashtra, India Open
Birth Defects (BDs) are a significant contributor to childhood mortality worldwide, yet BD surveillance and management in Low and Middle‐Income Countries (LMICs) like India remain under‐prioritised. This article presents findings from a po…
View article: Laboratory diagnosis and epidemiological features of leptospirosis cases in a tribal region of Western Maharashtra, India: A retrospective study
Laboratory diagnosis and epidemiological features of leptospirosis cases in a tribal region of Western Maharashtra, India: A retrospective study Open
The high proportion of Leptospirosis cases reflects the endemic nature of the disease in the Palghar district. This study shows seasonal trends in leptospirosis incidence over the year. The clinical presentation of leptospirosis may vary f…
View article: Post-campaign coverage evaluation of a measles and rubella supplementary immunization activity in five districts in India, 2019–2020
Post-campaign coverage evaluation of a measles and rubella supplementary immunization activity in five districts in India, 2019–2020 Open
Background In alignment with the Measles and Rubella (MR) Strategic Elimination plan, India conducted a mass measles and rubella vaccination campaign across the country between 2017 and 2020 to provide a dose of MR containing vaccine to al…
View article: Measles and rubella seroprevalence in adults using residual blood samples from health facilities and household serosurveys in Palghar District, Maharashtra, India, 2018 – 2019
Measles and rubella seroprevalence in adults using residual blood samples from health facilities and household serosurveys in Palghar District, Maharashtra, India, 2018 – 2019 Open
Residual blood specimens collected at health facilities may be a source of samples for serosurveys of adults, a population often neglected in community-based serosurveys. Anonymized residual blood specimens were collected from individuals …
View article: Increased measles and rubella seroprevalence in children using residual blood samples from health facilities and household serosurveys after supplementary immunization activities in two districts in India
Increased measles and rubella seroprevalence in children using residual blood samples from health facilities and household serosurveys after supplementary immunization activities in two districts in India Open
Residual blood specimens provide a sample repository that could be analyzed to estimate and track changes in seroprevalence with fewer resources than household-based surveys. We conducted parallel facility and community-based cross-section…
View article: Challenges in screening for sickle cell disease among newborns from the tribal region of Palghar, Maharashtra during the COVID-19 pandemic
Challenges in screening for sickle cell disease among newborns from the tribal region of Palghar, Maharashtra during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background & objectives: Despite several adversities imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it was crucial to sustain research having public health relevance such as investigations around sickle cell disease (SCD). Against this background, an o…
View article: Enablers & challenges of tribal women & health system for implementation of screening of non-communicable diseases & common cancers: A mixed-methods study in Palghar district of Maharashtra, India
Enablers & challenges of tribal women & health system for implementation of screening of non-communicable diseases & common cancers: A mixed-methods study in Palghar district of Maharashtra, India Open
Background & objectives: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and cancers of breast, oral cavity and cervix contribute to around 5.87 million (60%) deaths in India. Despite this, there is limited evidence on preparedness of the tribal health s…
View article: Facilitators & barriers for effective implementation of Dakshata programme to improve the quality of institutional maternal care in tribal blocks of Maharashtra
Facilitators & barriers for effective implementation of Dakshata programme to improve the quality of institutional maternal care in tribal blocks of Maharashtra Open
Sir, India made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality in the last two decades1. A part of the efforts focussed on promoting institutional deliveries through Janani Suraksha Yojana and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram. As per …
View article: Perceptions, awareness on snakebite envenoming among the tribal community and health care providers of Dahanu block, Palghar District in Maharashtra, India
Perceptions, awareness on snakebite envenoming among the tribal community and health care providers of Dahanu block, Palghar District in Maharashtra, India Open
Introduction India has remarkably the highest number of snakebite cases contributing to nearly 50% of the global snakebite deaths. Despite this fact, there is limited knowledge and awareness regarding the management practices for snakebite…
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Dried Blood Spots Collected on HemaSpot HF Devices Compared to Venous Blood Specimens To Estimate Measles and Rubella Seroprevalence
Diagnostic Accuracy of Dried Blood Spots Collected on HemaSpot HF Devices Compared to Venous Blood Specimens To Estimate Measles and Rubella Seroprevalence Open
Dried blood spot (DBS) collection provides an easy, practical, and acceptable alternative to venous blood collection, especially for community-based studies, provided that results from DBS are accurate. We demonstrated high sensitivity and…
View article: Perspectives of primary healthcare providers on implementing cancer screening services in tribal block of Maharashtra, India
Perspectives of primary healthcare providers on implementing cancer screening services in tribal block of Maharashtra, India Open
Background: Breast, cervical, and oral cancers contribute to majority of cancer deaths among women in India. However, there is poor implementation of screening programs at primary health care (PHC). There is a need to understand the perspe…