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Disruptions, restorations and adaptations to health and nutrition service delivery in multiple states across India over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020: An observational study Open

Rasmi Avula, Phuong Hong Nguyen, Sattvika Ashok, Sumati Bajaj, Shivani Kachwaha , et al. · 2022

Background Modeling studies estimated severe impacts of potential service delivery disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and child nutrition outcomes. Although anecdotal evidence exists on disruptions, little is known about the …

Report from a symposium on catalyzing primary and secondary prevention of cancer in India Open

Suneeta Krishnan, Preet K. Dhillon, Afsan Bhadelia, Annette Schürmann, Partha Basu , et al. · 2021

PurposeOral, breast, and cervical cancers are amenable to early detection and account for a third of India’s cancer burden. We convened a symposium of diverse stakeholders to identify gaps in evidence, policy, and advocacy for the primary …

Enabling change in public health services: Insights from the implementation of nurse mentoring interventions to improve quality of obstetric and newborn care in two North Indian states Open

Sumit Kane, Prarthna Dayal, Tanmay Mahapatra, Sanjiv Kumar, Shikha Bhasin , et al. · 2021

Background: Few studies have explicitly examined the implementation of change interventions in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) public health services. We contribute to implementation science by analyzing the implementation of an orga…

Enabling change in public health services: Insights from the implementation of nurse mentoring interventions to improve quality of obstetric and newborn care in two North Indian states Open

Sumit Kane, Prarthna Dayal, Tanmay Mahapatra, Sanjiv Kumar, Shikha Bhasin , et al. · 2020

Background: Few studies have explicitly examined the implementation of change interventions in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) public health services. We contribute to implementation science by analyzing the implementation of an orga…

Enabling change in public health services: Insights from the implementation of nurse mentoring interventions to improve quality of obstetric and newborn care in two North Indian states Open

Sumit Kane, Prarthna Dayal, Tanmay Mahapatra, Sanjiv Kumar, Shikha Bhasin , et al. · 2020

Background: Few studies have explicitly examined the implementation of change interventions in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) public health services. We contribute to implementation science by adding to the knowledge base on strateg…

The global burden of women’s cancers: a grand challenge in global health Open

Ophira Ginsburg, Freddie Bray, Michel P. Coleman, Verna Vanderpuye, Alexandru Eniu , et al. · 2020

Every year, more than 2 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, yet where a woman lives, her socioeconomic status, and agency largely determines whether she will develop one of these cancers and will ultimatel…

From the frontlines to centre stage: resilience of frontline health workers in the context of COVID-19 Open

Priya Nanda, Tom Newton-Lewis, Priya Das, Suneeta Krishnan · 2020

Community health workers (CHWs), a largely invisible and undervalued resource within India’s health system, have come into the spotlight of policy and public discourse since the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Infection prevention preparedness and practices for female sterilization services within primary care facilities in Northern India Open

Abhishek Kumar, Abhishek Gautam, Arnab Dey, Ruhi Saith, Uttamacharya , et al. · 2019

Choice of contraceptive methods in public and private facilities in rural India Open

Arupendra Mozumdar, Vandana Gautam, Abhishek Gautam, Arnab Dey, Uttamacharya , et al. · 2019

Discordance in self-report and observation data on mistreatment of women by providers during childbirth in Uttar Pradesh, India Open

Arnab Dey, Holly B. Shakya, Dharmendra Chandurkar, Sanjiv Kumar, Arup Das , et al. · 2017

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How are Gender Equality and Human Rights Interventions Included in Sexual and Reproductive Health Programmes and Policies: A Systematic Review of Existing Research Foci and Gaps Open

Miriam Hartmann, Rajat Khosla, Suneeta Krishnan, Asha George, Sofia Gruskin , et al. · 2017

The importance of promoting gender equality and human rights in sexual and reproductive \nhealth (SRH) programmes and policies has been affirmed in numerous international \nand regional agreements, most recently the 2030 Agenda for Sustain…

A qualitative exploration of cervical and breast cancer stigma in Karnataka, India Open

Laura Nyblade, Melissa A. Stockton, Sandra M. Travasso, Suneeta Krishnan · 2017

Human papillomavirus vaccine for cancer cervix prevention Open

Prabhdeep Kaur, Ravi Mehrotra, Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan, Tanvir Kaur, Roopa Hariprasad , et al. · 2017

Programmatic Strategies for Tackling Maternal Anaemia: Lessons from Research and Experience Open

Altaf Virani, Suneeta Krishnan · 2017

How Are Gender Equality and Human Rights Interventions Included in Sexual and Reproductive Health Programmes and Policies: A Systematic Review of Existing Research Foci and Gaps Open

Miriam Hartmann, Rajat Khosla, Suneeta Krishnan, Asha George, Sofia Gruskin , et al. · 2016

The importance of promoting gender equality and human rights in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) programmes and policies has been affirmed in numerous international and regional agreements, most recently the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…

The global burden of women’s cancers: a grand challenge in global health Open

Ophira Ginsburg, Freddie Bray, Michel P. Coleman, Verna Vanderpuye, Alexandru Eniu , et al. · 2016

Addressing the Challenge of Cervical Cancer Screening: Foundational Work in Karnataka, India Open

Suneeta Krishnan, Mahima Ashok, Laura Nyblade, Deborah S Porterfield, Melissa A. Stockton · 2016

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the main cause of death worldwide. In addition, the incidence, prevalence, and death rates from NCDs are expected to increase in the future. No single discipline can address the issues of prevention, ear…

Adoption of Information and Communication Technologies for Early Detection of Breast and Cervical Cancers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open

Jessica DiCarlo, Sricharan Gopakumar, Preet K. Dhillon, Suneeta Krishnan · 2016

Purpose In response to the growing burden of breast and cervical cancers, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are beginning to implement national cancer prevention programs. We reviewed the literature on information and communication …

Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Behavior among Women of Delhi, India: Identifying Barriers to Early Detection Open

Subhojit Dey, Surabhi Sharma, Arti Mishra, Suneeta Krishnan, Jyotsna Govil , et al. · 2016

Background Globally, breast cancer (BC) has become the leading cause of mortality in women. Awareness and early detection can curb the growing burden of BC and are the first step in the battle against BC. The aim of this qualitative study …

Bring the Change You Want to See: Scripting Women and Girls into India’s Urban Sanitation Actions Open

Arundati Muralidharan, Myles Elledge, Suneeta Krishnan, Miriam Hartmann, Brent Rowe · 2015

India’s large and growing urban population too often lacks access to improved sanitation or has inadequate treatment of its sewerage waste. Lagging sanitation coverage holds down the nation’s development and creates health and environment …

Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives on Cancer Stigma in North India Open

Adyya Gupta, Preet K. Dhillon, Jyotsna Govil, Dipika Bumb, Subhojit Dey , et al. · 2015

This study suggests a need for spreading awareness, knowledge about cancers and assessing associated impact among the people. Also Future research is recommended to help eradicate stigma from the society and reduce cancer-related stigma in…

Report from a symposium on catalyzing primary and secondary prevention of cancer in India Open

Suneeta Krishnan, Preet K. Dhillon, Afsan Bhadelia, Annette Schürmann, Partha Basu , et al. · 2015

008.2 Stigma predicts severity of major depressive disorder in women living with hiv in rural india Open

Anish V. Cherian, Shrinivasa Undaru Bhat, Veena A. Sathyanarayana, Suneeta Krishnan, Prabha S. Chandra , et al. · 2015

Educational objectives There is paucity of data on mental health risk factors among women living with HIV in rural settings in low income countries. This study explores comorbid mental health risk factors among this vulnerable group. Purpo…

Using Implementation Science to Advance Cancer Prevention in India Open

Suneeta Krishnan, Sudha Sivaram, Benjamin O. Anderson, Partha Basu, Jerome L. Belinson , et al. · 2015

Oral, cervical and breast cancers, which are either preventable and/or amenable to early detection and treatment, are the leading causes of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in India. In this paper, we describe implementation science …

Gender-Responsive Sanitation Solutions in Urban India Open

Miriam Hartmann, Suneeta Krishnan, Brent Rowe, Anushah Hossain, Myles Elledge · 2015

A growing body of evidence has begun to document the specific challenges women face when accessing and using sanitation facilities, and the resultant adverse impacts on their health, safety, and productivity. In this research brief, we sum…

Tobacco use, attitudes and cessation practices among healthcare workers of a city health department in Southern India Open

PremK Mony, NS Vishwanath, Suneeta Krishnan · 2015

Tailored training in tobacco control would enable doctors, nurses and outreach workers involved in primary healthcare delivery to be better equipped to deal with a major cause of morbidity and mortality among urban communities in the 21(st…

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