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View article: Knowledge, attitude, and practices of beta thalassemia: a cross-sectional study among young adults in Delhi-NCR, India
Knowledge, attitude, and practices of beta thalassemia: a cross-sectional study among young adults in Delhi-NCR, India Open
The study highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns among young adults aimed at encouraging positive attitude, practices, and mitigation of associated stigma. College healthcare programs, compulsory inclusion of thalassemia in a…
View article: Transmission of dengue among various ethnic groups of Palwal District, Haryana
Transmission of dengue among various ethnic groups of Palwal District, Haryana Open
Introduction: Vector-borne diseases are considered a major public health problem. Dengue is considered one of the major vector-borne diseases because it is transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquitoes, which spread the virus through their…
View article: Assessing the factors influencing the severity of anemia in tribal women of Malkangiri, Odisha, India
Assessing the factors influencing the severity of anemia in tribal women of Malkangiri, Odisha, India Open
Background: Anemia is a serious public health concern with a high prevalence in tribal communities' women in India. Despite several implementations to strengthen the maternal health and nutrition program, anemia persists. Objectives: The o…
View article: HIV/AIDS awareness and risk perception among youth in Jaintia hills, Meghalaya
HIV/AIDS awareness and risk perception among youth in Jaintia hills, Meghalaya Open
Background: The spread of HIV/AIDS continues to rise, particularly among youth populations. Understanding HIV/AIDS knowledge and risk perception is crucial. This study aimed to assess HIV/AIDS knowledge among indigenous youth in the remote…
View article: Fertility, family planning methods and autonomy among women in Delhi
Fertility, family planning methods and autonomy among women in Delhi Open
Background: Women’s autonomy is defined as the ability to regulate one’s environment with the help of social and material resources. This autonomy is intricately linked to various reproductive health outcomes, including reduced fertility, …
View article: Factors Influencing the Consumption of Tobacco amongst the Khasi Indigenous People in Northeast India
Factors Influencing the Consumption of Tobacco amongst the Khasi Indigenous People in Northeast India Open
Background: Tobacco use in any form is a major public health concern. It accounts for nearly 1.35 million deaths every year. Many chronic illnesses occur due to the consumption of tobacco, either smoke or smokeless form. The study aims to …
View article: Socio-demographic variables for child immunisation among Khatik population of Delhi
Socio-demographic variables for child immunisation among Khatik population of Delhi Open
Background: In India, the Expanded Programme on Immunization was introduced in 1978 and renamed the Universal Immunization Programme in 1985 with the intention of immunising at least 85% of newborns. To improve infant mortality and health …
View article: Cultural continuity and change through ceramic ethnoarchaeology: A comparative analysis of Rang Mahal and contemporary pottery in Nohar, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan
Cultural continuity and change through ceramic ethnoarchaeology: A comparative analysis of Rang Mahal and contemporary pottery in Nohar, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan Open
This paper explores the cultural continuity of ceramics in Nohar, Hanumangarh District, Rajasthan. The study employs qualitative research methods and comparative analysis to analyze the collected data. The data was obtained through documen…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators during Community Reintegration of People with Spinal Cord Injury: A Qualitative Study
Barriers and Facilitators during Community Reintegration of People with Spinal Cord Injury: A Qualitative Study Open
Introduction: Spinal cord injury (SCI) individuals face challenges in community reintegration due to various factors. This study explores the barriers and facilitators affecting their reintegration, aiming to understand and address their d…
View article: Crafting Heritage: Exploring the Socio-Economic Dynamics of Pottery-Making in Nohar, Rajasthan
Crafting Heritage: Exploring the Socio-Economic Dynamics of Pottery-Making in Nohar, Rajasthan Open
Pottery-making is one of the oldest crafts deeply rooted with India’s rich cultural heritage. Nohar, a town in Rajasthan and a rich pottery centre is renowned for unique pottery styles. With the objective of assessing the socio-economic st…
View article: Factors Associated With Resilience Among People With Spinal Cord Injury in the Community Setting
Factors Associated With Resilience Among People With Spinal Cord Injury in the Community Setting Open
Objectives: The present cross-sectional study was done to acknowledge the level of resilience, its association with quality of life (QoL), community integration, and demographic/injury-related variables, and identify the determinants that …
View article: Barriers and Facilitators of Community Integration of People With Spinal Cord Injuries Living in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review
Barriers and Facilitators of Community Integration of People With Spinal Cord Injuries Living in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review Open
Background and Objectives: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an irreversible and potentially life-altering event that creates poor economic conditions. The SCI healthcare model has shifted more towards patient-centered care, which focuses on the…
View article: A study on the relation between socio-economic characteristics and HIV/AIDS among the tribal women of Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
A study on the relation between socio-economic characteristics and HIV/AIDS among the tribal women of Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Open
The social fabric of a population is of utmost importance to know the scenario of HIV/AIDS in that population. This paper highlights vulnerability of women towards the disease based on their socio-economic characteristics. It is a cross-se…
View article: Sociodemographic pattern of postmenopausal women and health issues: A study in rural Bathinda, Punjab
Sociodemographic pattern of postmenopausal women and health issues: A study in rural Bathinda, Punjab Open
Later age at menopause in women was found concurrent with involvement in agriculture and exposure to pesticides. Delayed menopause may indicate a risk of reproductive cancers while protection in cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, age at m…
View article: Level of endosulfan among women in Talwandi Sabo Block of Southern Punjab, India
Level of endosulfan among women in Talwandi Sabo Block of Southern Punjab, India Open
Endosulfan is one of the most prevalent organochlorine pesticides used in the agricultural sector in the developing countries including India. It affects the physiological functioning of different organ systems including nervous, immune, h…
View article: Knowledge and Attitude towards HIV/AIDS among Tribal Youth of Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Knowledge and Attitude towards HIV/AIDS among Tribal Youth of Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya Open
India is estimated to have third highest number of HIV infections in the world with more than 2.4 million HIV/ AIDS-infected people. Youths often face a significant barrier to get the HIV-related information, education and services require…
View article: A clinicopathological study of vernal conjunctivitis in urban and rural areas of Eastern India: A hospital based study
A clinicopathological study of vernal conjunctivitis in urban and rural areas of Eastern India: A hospital based study Open
Background: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a relatively rare, chronic form of ocular allergy that can potentially cause severe visual complications.Methods: The present study was carried out amongst the patients suffering from vernal…
View article: Challenges Faced by Migrant Women in Informal Sector-A Review
Challenges Faced by Migrant Women in Informal Sector-A Review Open
Women are the most vulnerable sections of workers in the informal sector. The reasons of their vulnerability are low economic status, little or no access to institutional training, lack of skills due to lower level of literacy and lack of …