Santhakumar Aridoss
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View article: New HIV Infections among Primigravida Mothers in Southern India: Analysis from HIV Sentinel Surveillance (2015–2021)
New HIV Infections among Primigravida Mothers in Southern India: Analysis from HIV Sentinel Surveillance (2015–2021) Open
Background: HIV Sentinel Surveillance (HSS) among pregnant women aged 15–49 serves as a key indicator for estimating HIV infection rates in the general population. Primigravida mothers represent the broader female demographic for assessing…
View article: HIV Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Prisoners in South Indian States: Evidence from HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2019–2020
HIV Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Prisoners in South Indian States: Evidence from HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2019–2020 Open
Background: Prisoners are considered a high-risk group for HIV, and global data suggest a higher HIV prevalence among prisoners. HIV Sentinel Surveillance (HSS) was initiated as a biennial activity among prisoners in India in 2019 to monit…
View article: Integrated Behavioral and Biological Surveillance Among People Living With HIV Visiting the Antiretroviral Therapy Centers in India: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Surveillance
Integrated Behavioral and Biological Surveillance Among People Living With HIV Visiting the Antiretroviral Therapy Centers in India: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Surveillance Open
Background The estimated number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in India in 2023 is 2.54 million (range 2.16-3.03 million). With the initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the “Test and Treat” policy, the life expectancy of PLHIV…
View article: Sexually Transmitted Infections among Key Populations in India: Systematic Review with Spatiotemporal Distribution
Sexually Transmitted Infections among Key Populations in India: Systematic Review with Spatiotemporal Distribution Open
View article: Sexually transmitted infections among key populations in India: systematic review with spatiotemporal distribution
Sexually transmitted infections among key populations in India: systematic review with spatiotemporal distribution Open
In the developing world, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are among the key sources of health and financial adversities, contributing significantly to morbidity, death, and stigma. The frequency and prevalence of four treatable STIs—…
View article: Review of: "Drug-Free School Locality through Crime Prevention Strategies – The Case of Kerala"
Review of: "Drug-Free School Locality through Crime Prevention Strategies – The Case of Kerala" Open
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View article: Socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of HIV prevalence among homosexual and bisexual men having sex with men (MSM) in India: Integrated bio-behavioural surveillance
Socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of HIV prevalence among homosexual and bisexual men having sex with men (MSM) in India: Integrated bio-behavioural surveillance Open
Background: HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) is 16.5 times higher than adult HIV prevalence. With a socio cultural context that demands marriage, a considerable proportion of MSM in India have female sexual partners and…
View article: Sexually transmitted infections among key populations in India: A protocol for systematic review
Sexually transmitted infections among key populations in India: A protocol for systematic review Open
Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are one of the leading causes of health, and economic burdens in the developing world, leading to considerable morbidity, mortality, and stigma. The incidence and prevalence of the four cur…
View article: Why Should the Men who Have Sex with Men Population in India be Vigilant for Monkeypox Infection?
Why Should the Men who Have Sex with Men Population in India be Vigilant for Monkeypox Infection? Open
Monkeypox (MPX) is a zoonotic infection caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV) and is primarily characterized by rash or pox marks and lymph node enlargement. The recent MPX has quickly spread across the globe and is now declared a global pu…
View article: Sexually Transmitted Infections among Key Populations in India: A Protocol for Systematic Review
Sexually Transmitted Infections among Key Populations in India: A Protocol for Systematic Review Open
Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are one of the leading causes of health, and economic burdens in the developing world, leading to considerable morbidity, mortality, and stigma. The incidence and prevalence of the four cur…
View article: Spatial heterogeneity of risk factors associated with HIV prevalence among men who inject drugs in India: An analysis of the data from the integrated bio-behavioral surveillance, India
Spatial heterogeneity of risk factors associated with HIV prevalence among men who inject drugs in India: An analysis of the data from the integrated bio-behavioral surveillance, India Open
People who inject drugs (PWID) are India’s third-largest vulnerable population to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. PWID in India are confined to certain geographic locations and exhibit varying injecting and sexual risk behavi…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the lifestyle of people in India and its public health concern: an online survey using mHealth
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the lifestyle of people in India and its public health concern: an online survey using mHealth Open
Background: The SARS-CoV-2 virus with the emergence of new highly transmissible variants at sporadic intervals has bought unparallel damage to global health not only by its direct effect on mortality but also through its impact on lifestyl…
View article: Injecting drug use & HIV prevalence among female sex workers: Evidence from the National Integrated Biological & Behavioural Surveillance, India
Injecting drug use & HIV prevalence among female sex workers: Evidence from the National Integrated Biological & Behavioural Surveillance, India Open
Background & objectives: Female sex workers (FSWs) who inject drugs (FSW-IDs) have a higher risk of HIV infection and transmission. Understanding the socio-demographic characteristics and other risk behaviours among FSW-IDs will help in st…
View article: HIV Sentinel Surveillance (ANC): Andhra Pradesh State Report 2018-19
HIV Sentinel Surveillance (ANC): Andhra Pradesh State Report 2018-19 Open
The 16th round of HSS among pregnant women in 2019 was implemented at 39 sites across 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh collecting a total of 15600 complete data forms and biological specimens following consecutive sampling method and linked …
View article: An Analysis of Levels and Trends in HIV Prevalence Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Karnataka, South India, 2003-2019
An Analysis of Levels and Trends in HIV Prevalence Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Karnataka, South India, 2003-2019 Open
Background and Objective: Periodic tracking of the trends and the levels of HIV prevalence at regional and district levels helps to strengthen a state’s HIV/AIDS response. HIV prevalence among pregnant women is crucial for the HIV prevalen…
View article: A Quick, Deployable, Online Health Survey in Public Health Research: Emerging Horizons of mHealth during Disasters
A Quick, Deployable, Online Health Survey in Public Health Research: Emerging Horizons of mHealth during Disasters Open
Background: A nationwide lockdown in response to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has disrupted various health surveys. Limited movements due to restricted public-transports, and the need to maintain social-distancing, make da…
View article: Responses to COVID-19 in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries in 2020, a data analysis during a world of crises
Responses to COVID-19 in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries in 2020, a data analysis during a world of crises Open
View article: The EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES - NAMIBIA, AFRICA
The EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES - NAMIBIA, AFRICA Open
Chronic diseases burden has been increasing globally and is the leading cause of death in many LMICs. However, health systems have been primarily designed for acute conditions and must be adaptive in order to deal with the complexities tha…
View article: Identifying Risk Factors and Spatial Clustering of HIV Infection Among Female Sex Workers in India
Identifying Risk Factors and Spatial Clustering of HIV Infection Among Female Sex Workers in India Open
Background: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic in India is generally considered to be more concentrated, with the focus on high-risk groups including female sex workers (FSWs). The Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveill…
View article: Epidemiology and pathobiology of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in comparison with SARS, MERS: An updated overview of current knowledge and future perspectives
Epidemiology and pathobiology of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in comparison with SARS, MERS: An updated overview of current knowledge and future perspectives Open
View article: Heterogeneity and confinement of HIV prevalence among pregnant women calls for decentralized HIV interventions: Analysis of data from three rounds of HIV sentinel surveillance in Karnataka: 2013–2017
Heterogeneity and confinement of HIV prevalence among pregnant women calls for decentralized HIV interventions: Analysis of data from three rounds of HIV sentinel surveillance in Karnataka: 2013–2017 Open
Despite the declining trends of HIV prevalence in Karnataka, the epidemic is heterogeneous and concentrated within the state, calling for decentralized region-specific interventions.
View article: HIV Sentinel Surveillance (ANC): Andhra Pradesh State Report 2016-17
HIV Sentinel Surveillance (ANC): Andhra Pradesh State Report 2016-17 Open
The total sample of ANC analysed was 15460 across 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh. The median age of respondents was 22 years in the state and ranged between 16 and 42 years across different districts. State-level HIV prevalence among ANC r…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with HIV Infection among Pregnant Women in Odisha State, India
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with HIV Infection among Pregnant Women in Odisha State, India Open
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze trends in HIV prevalence and risk factors associated with HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Odisha State, India.
Methods: Data were from t…
View article: Determining the Spatial and Risk Heterogeneity in HIV Prevalence among IDUs in India: Analysis Based on the Data from Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance (IBBS), 2014-15
Determining the Spatial and Risk Heterogeneity in HIV Prevalence among IDUs in India: Analysis Based on the Data from Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance (IBBS), 2014-15 Open
Background: Spatial and risk-related heterogeneity among high-risk HIV populations marks the prevalence, dynamics, and management of HIV. Identifying the spatial heterogeneity of disease prevalence and risk heterogeneity at a specific loca…
View article: Levels and trend of HIV prevalence among pregnant women in Tamil Nadu: Analysis of data from HIV sentinel surveillance (2003–2019)
Levels and trend of HIV prevalence among pregnant women in Tamil Nadu: Analysis of data from HIV sentinel surveillance (2003–2019) Open
View article: Substance use and risk of HIV infection among Men who have Sex with Men in India
Substance use and risk of HIV infection among Men who have Sex with Men in India Open
HIV prevalence is higher among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), owing to their unsafe sexual behavior. Further, MSM indulge in behaviors such as consumption of alcohol/oral drugs and/or injecting during/before sex that poses the risk of un…
View article: Confined vulnerability of HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Karnataka, India: Analysis of data from the HIV sentinel surveillance 2017
Confined vulnerability of HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Karnataka, India: Analysis of data from the HIV sentinel surveillance 2017 Open
View article: Impact of Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the Lifestyle Changes of Employees in India: A Cross-sectional Analysis of Personnel Who Work at Office Versus Work from Home
Impact of Lockdown due to Covid-19 on the Lifestyle Changes of Employees in India: A Cross-sectional Analysis of Personnel Who Work at Office Versus Work from Home Open
The nationwide lockdown implemented due to COVID-19 drastically affected the working pattern of people. Only limited staff were allowed to Work At Office (WAO) while the rest were asked to Work From Home (WFH). Employees of both the catego…
View article: The relationship between educational attainment and hiv prevalence among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in six states of India: Sentinel surveillance from 2010 to 2017
The relationship between educational attainment and hiv prevalence among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in six states of India: Sentinel surveillance from 2010 to 2017 Open
To ensure an effective national response to control and prevent HIV infection, policymakers in India need to focus on ≥25 years' age group of women attending ANC for designing educational interventions to reduce HIV risk as well as the pre…
View article: Socio-demographic factors associated with HIV prevalence among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in six Southern States of India: Evidences from the latest round of HIV sentinel surveillance
Socio-demographic factors associated with HIV prevalence among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in six Southern States of India: Evidences from the latest round of HIV sentinel surveillance Open
Need for improvising the interventions for the young, illiterates, having a migrant spouse, and spouse occupation as truckers/hotel staff is recommended to the stakeholders involved in HIV management of the six southern states of India.