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Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024
Topics: Humans; COVID-19 Vaccines; India; COVID-19; Female; Male; SARS-CoV-2; Adult; Vaccination Hesitancy; Middle Aged; Patient Acceptance of Health Care
PubMed: 38953834
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_1509_22 -
Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024
Topics: Humans; Infant Mortality; India; Infant, Newborn; Infant; Female; Risk Factors
PubMed: 38953833
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_1494_23 -
Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024An outbreak of dengue fever struck Tikarapada village, Rayagada district (April 2020). Among 117 fever cases, 49 tested positive for the dengue NS1 antigen. To identify...
An outbreak of dengue fever struck Tikarapada village, Rayagada district (April 2020). Among 117 fever cases, 49 tested positive for the dengue NS1 antigen. To identify mosquito-related factors in the outbreak, a survey of 101 houses found Aedes breeding sites in 11.6% of containers. Aedes aegypti (79%) and Aedes albopictus (21%) emerged from collected pupae. The village exhibited high (house index = 24.8), (container index = 11.6), (pupal index = 32.7), and (Breteau index = 40.6) indices. The findings confirmed the presence of Aedes and ample breeding sites, suggesting their role in the outbreak. A report recommending integrated vector control measures was submitted to district and state health authorities.
Topics: Dengue; Aedes; Animals; Disease Outbreaks; Humans; India; Mosquito Vectors; Male; Adult; Female; Adolescent; Child; Middle Aged; Dengue Virus; Young Adult; Mosquito Control; Child, Preschool
PubMed: 38953830
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_749_23 -
Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024Cancer patients suffer from complicated chemotoxicity. Pharmacogenomics can help stratify patients by predicting their response to treatment and susceptibility toward...
Cancer patients suffer from complicated chemotoxicity. Pharmacogenomics can help stratify patients by predicting their response to treatment and susceptibility toward severe side effects. The spindle-assembly checkpoint (SAC) is an important pathway that is activated by platinum and taxane compounds and plays a crucial role in their cytotoxic activity. This study investigated a SAC component, Budding Uninhibited by Benzimidazoles 3 (BUB3), its expression, and genetic variants in advanced ovarian cancer patients treated with paclitaxel-carboplatin chemotherapy. Among 80 patients, BUB3 expression correlated with chemosensitivity, suggesting its potential as a predictive marker for chemotherapy response. However, high BUB3 expression was associated with a higher risk of poor survival. In addition, genetic polymorphisms in BUB3 (rs11248416 and rs11248419) were significantly linked to chemotherapy-related toxicities, with rs11248416 showing a negative impact on the patient's physical quality of life.
Topics: Humans; Female; Paclitaxel; Ovarian Neoplasms; Carboplatin; Middle Aged; M Phase Cell Cycle Checkpoints; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide; Cell Cycle Proteins; Adult; Antineoplastic Agents; Quality of Life
PubMed: 38953826
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_809_23 -
Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024The body mass index (BMI) is a commonly employed metric for determining the nutritional status and health risks associated with weight. Tribal women in India face...
The body mass index (BMI) is a commonly employed metric for determining the nutritional status and health risks associated with weight. Tribal women in India face neglect and discrimination in terms of livelihood, nutrition, education, wealth, and health-care access. The study examined 18,697 tribal women from Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, using data from the National Family Health Survey-5. Multinomial logistic regression has been used to determine how the multiple background factors are associated with the BMI of tribal women. The study found that the prevalence of underweight and overweight was 28.5% and 7.6% among tribal women, respectively. Rural tribal women had a higher likelihood of being underweight, whereas urban women were more likely to be overweight. Odisha had a higher prevalence of underweight tribal women, whereas the prevalence is lower in Bihar. The higher prevalence of underweight among tribal women is alarming and necessitates a reconsideration of health infrastructure in the tribal areas.
Topics: Humans; India; Female; Body Mass Index; Adult; Thinness; Overweight; Young Adult; Prevalence; Socioeconomic Factors; Middle Aged; Adolescent; Health Surveys; Rural Population; Urban Population; Nutritional Status; Health Status Disparities; Sociodemographic Factors
PubMed: 38953825
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_866_23 -
Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024Digital health interventions can overcome geographical barriers and prepare health-care providers for better health outcomes in rural and remote tribal areas, however,...
Digital health interventions can overcome geographical barriers and prepare health-care providers for better health outcomes in rural and remote tribal areas, however, it has not been explored among traditional birth attendants (TBAs). A mobile application, "maternal and infant care" (MAI) for capacity building of tribal birth attendants was developed and its quality was evaluated using the Mobile Application Rating Scale for user's interest in and satisfaction with the esthetics, information, and functionality. Thirteen Android user TBAs with the MAI application were piloted with the MARS checklist. Engagement, functionality, esthetics, and information quality; and one subjective quality scale having 29 items were used. The application was found to be entertaining excellent rating (mean score ± standard deviation) (4.00 ± 0.58), and scored high on performance (3.77 ± 0.93); layout design (3.85 ± 0.90); subjective quality (4.23 ± 0.93), however, scored minimum on interest; gestural design; visual appeal, etc. MAI is a user-friendly, culturally acceptable Android app that can be used for the capacity building of frontline workers.
Topics: Humans; Mobile Applications; Midwifery; Female; India; Pregnancy; Infant, Newborn; Infant Care; Adult; Infant; Maternal Health Services
PubMed: 38953824
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_740_23 -
Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024Knowledge of the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension on various body organs among health workers is necessary to educate patients. Body...
Mapping the Consequences - An Exploratory Study on the Use of Body Mapping Technique to Assess Perceptions of Health-care Workers on the Effects of Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension.
Knowledge of the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension on various body organs among health workers is necessary to educate patients. Body mapping is a tool used for exploring perceptions as a part of qualitative research. This study assesses the perceptions of health-care workers on the effects of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension on the human body using the body mapping technique. All 19 staff members of an Urban Primary Health Center were asked to draw a human body and map the parts affected by uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The mean age of the participants was 35.42 ± 10.54 years, and median years of work experience were 4 (3, 7) years. Fourteen (74%) participants had mapped kidneys and 11 (58%) participants had mapped head/brain indicating stroke to indicate damage due to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Only 7 (37%) and 4 (26%) participants perceived that feet and eyes could be affected.
Topics: Humans; Hypertension; Adult; Male; Female; Diabetes Mellitus; Health Personnel; Middle Aged; Perception; Attitude of Health Personnel; India; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
PubMed: 38953823
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_638_23 -
Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024India has experienced tremendous progress in childhood immunization through centralized flagship programs since 1985. There is a wide variation of immunization coverage...
India has experienced tremendous progress in childhood immunization through centralized flagship programs since 1985. There is a wide variation of immunization coverage of children aged 12-23 months among Indian states and regions. The North East (NE) region, including eight sister states, has witnessed low immunization coverage (68.4%) with higher dropouts (25%) and nonvaccinations (7.0%). NE Indian states substantially improved childhood immunization from 22.8% in 1992-93 to 68.4% in 2019-2021; still, it is below the national average (77%) and the lowest among the Indian States/UTs. Highly predictive determinants for the outcome of childhood vaccination status include maternal characteristics antenatal care for pregnancy, place of delivery, education level, and media exposure. A large section of the backward hilly tribes is also needed special attention to improving the levels of childhood vaccinations in NE states.
Topics: Humans; India; Infant; Vaccination Coverage; Female; Immunization Programs; Male; Socioeconomic Factors; Vaccination; Prenatal Care
PubMed: 38953822
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_558_23 -
Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024We conducted the study to assess the effect of patient-tailored diet counseling on the nutritional status of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) patients under the...
Effect of Diet Counseling on Nutritional Status of Chronic Respiratory Diseases Patients Enrolled in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in a Teaching Hospital: A Pre-Post Intervention Study.
We conducted the study to assess the effect of patient-tailored diet counseling on the nutritional status of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) patients under the pulmonary rehabilitation program from June 2021-May 2022. These patients completed 2 months of patient-tailored diet counseling sessions under the pulmonary rehabilitation program, which consisted of 4-5 interactive diet counseling sessions fortnightly. The pre- and postassessment was done using standardized outcomes: Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), body mass index (BMI), and ideal body weight. The study enrolled 110 CRD patients. There was a statistically significant improvement in pre- and postassessment in MUST score, appetite, and unintentional weight loss (P < 0.001). Most of the patient's BMI normalized. In prenutritional assessment, most of the patients were malnourished and in postassessment, the number of malnourished and anemic patients was reduced. This study concludes that nutritional counseling effectively improves nutritional status and anemia.
Topics: Humans; Female; Male; Nutritional Status; Hospitals, Teaching; Middle Aged; Counseling; Malnutrition; Body Mass Index; Chronic Disease; Aged; Adult; India; Nutrition Assessment; Anemia
PubMed: 38953821
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_45_23 -
Indian Journal of Public Health Apr 2024Evidence on the association of chronic illnesses with depression among adolescents in the Indian community setting is limited. A simple random sample of 583 adolescents,...
Evidence on the association of chronic illnesses with depression among adolescents in the Indian community setting is limited. A simple random sample of 583 adolescents, comprising 56.6% of boys and 43.4% of girls, were interviewed on home visits. Self-reports on chronic illnesses were elicited, followed by administration of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) questionnaire to screen for depression, and for confirmation of diagnosis by age-appropriate Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI Kid), or MINI. The prevalence of chronic illnesses was 8.4% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.3-11.0). Of these participants, 42.8% screened positive for depression. The prevalence of depression was 10.2% (95% CI: 3.4-22.2) among adolescents with chronic illness. The prevalence of physical-mental multimorbidity was 0.8% (95% CI: 0.3-2.0). The presence of chronic illness was associated with depression identified using both PHQ-9 (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] =3.1 [95% CI: 1.7-5.8], P < 0.001) and MINI Kid/MINI (AOR = 3.2 [95% CI: 1.1-9.4], P = 0.037). Adolescents with chronic illnesses can be targeted for mental morbidity screening in a bid to improve functional outcomes.
Topics: Humans; India; Male; Adolescent; Female; Chronic Disease; Depression; Prevalence; Rural Population; Child
PubMed: 38953819
DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_327_23