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https://read.qxmd.com/read/37970161/assessment-of-knowledge-gap-on-cigarettes-and-other-tobacco-products-act-cotpa-among-tobacco-vendors-in-puducherry-a-mixed-method-study
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Lalithambigai Chellamuthu, J Jenifer Florence Mary, T D Subhaashini
BACKGROUND: Tobacco usage has been identified as a leading preventable cause of mortality and is responsible for six million fatalities per year globally. India had enacted COTPA in 2003. Tobacco vendors are one of the key stakeholders for Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) implementation. OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge gap on COTPA and to explore the perceived factors influencing implementation of COTPA among tobacco vendors in Puducherry. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A mixed-method study was conducted among tobacco vendors from Point of Sale (PoS) around 230 educational institutions (schools and degree colleges) in Puducherry for three months...
2023: Indian Journal of Community Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37950181/factors-for-hesitancy-towards-vaccination-against-covid-19-among-the-adult-population-in-puducherry-india-a-cross-sectional-study
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Raja Jeyapal Dinesh, Rajendran Dhanalakshmi, Priskilla Johnson Jency, Adinarayanan Srividya, Balakrishnan Vijayakumar, Ashwani Kumar
BACKGROUND: Vaccine hesitancy is a complex phenomenon that threatens global health. Present-day communication technology has paved the way for self-education but also contributed to the infodemic surrounding vaccination. This has resulted in pockets of people who are reluctant, refuse recommended vaccinations, or choose to delay being vaccinated. The present study was designed to estimate the magnitude of hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccination and determine its associated factors in the community...
November 10, 2023: BMC Public Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37949233/molecular-detection-of-antimalarial-resistance-in-plasmodium-vivax-isolates-from-a-tertiary-care-setting-in-puducherry
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Pheba Stanley, Nonika Rajkumari, Monika Sivaradjy
PURPOSE: The study was aimed at detecting the mutation patterns in the drug targets in Plasmodium vivax that confer resistance to the common antimalarial agents used in India. METHODS: A total of 27 Plasmodium vivax isolates collected from whole blood samples over a three year period were subjected to PCR amplification followed by sequencing of the genes pvmdr1, pvdhfr, pvdhps and pvk12, which serve as the molecular targets to detect resistance to chloroquine, pyrimethamine, sulfadoxine and artemisinin respectively...
November 11, 2023: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37945120/performance-of-microscopy-compared-to-conventional-pcr-in-identification-of-soil-transmitted-helminth-infections-among-antenatal-women-in-a-low-prevalence-setting
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Revathi Ulaganeethi, Vijaya Kumar Shettikothanuru Ramachandrappa, Nonika Rajkumari, Gowri Dorairajan, Ganesh Kumar Saya
PURPOSE: Traditional microscopy-based methods may provide inaccurate estimates of Soil transmitted helminth (STH) infections in mild intensity of infection. Therefore, we aimed to determine the prevalence of STH infections using molecular diagnostic methods and compare the diagnostic performance of microscopy with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in stool samples collected from pregnant women in primary care settings in Puducherry, India. METHODOLOGY: A singleplex PCR assay was developed to detect three species of STHs, namely Ascaris lumbricoides, Necator americanus, and Ancylostoma duodenale, by targeting the internal transcribed spacer regions (ITS1 and ITS2) of 5...
2023: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37942359/association-of-social-capital-with-tuberculosis-a-community-based-cross-sectional-analytical-study-in-south-india
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Premkumar Ramasubramani, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar, Sonali Sarkar
BACKGROUND: Social capital denotes the relationships, networks, norms and values in the community. A high level of social capital positively improves health through a supportive social system. Illnesses affect health and social relationships. One such disease is tuberculosis (TB), known for its social stigma. India has the highest burden of morbidity and mortality due to TB. The assessment of social capital would highlight the importance of a supportive environment in reducing the disease burden and bringing better treatment outcomes...
October 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37916009/mode-of-delivery-and-postpartum-depression-a-cohort-study
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Pratima Agarwal, Papa Dasari, Sonali Sarkar
BACKGROUND: There are many established risk factors for postpartum depression (PPD). It is controversial whether the mode of delivery is associated with PPD. This prospective study assessed the prevalence of PPD among women who delivered normally versus cesarean section and the association between sociodemographic factors and clinical factors with PPD. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective cohort study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JIPMER Hospital Puducherry, from July 2019 to June 2020...
October 2023: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37907312/submandibular-gland-abscess-in-a-kidney-transplant-recipient-a-diagnostic-and-therapeutic-enigma
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Vineeth Viswam, Subhashini Puducherry Ravichandran, Paul George, Sree Latha Karuvat Narayanan
A renal allograft transplant recipient presented to our emergency department with pus discharging right-sided cheek swelling. She had the same presentation 1 year after kidney transplant surgery. The abscess was incised and drained, and a sample was sent for culture and sensitivity. The culture initially grew Aspergillus fumigatus for which she was started on itraconazole. While the patient was on antifungal therapy, immunohistochemistry revealed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma to be the primary disease, and rituximab chemotherapy was initiated...
October 31, 2023: BMJ Case Reports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37904267/variations-in-primary-molar-contact-and-approximal-caries-in-children-a-three-year-prospective-cohort-study
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M Kirthiga, M S Muthu, G Kayalvizhi, Vijay Prakash Mathur, Naveenkumar Jayakumar
Purpose: To evaluate the association between the contact areas of primary molar teeth and approximal caries after three years of observation. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 1,119 caries-free children, aged three to four years, from Puducherry, India. At base- line, 4,476 contacts were assessed using the OXIS criteria, which denotes O for open contact and X, I, and S for closed contacts. X contact represents a point contact, I is a straight contact, and S is a curved contact. Two calibrated dentists measured dental caries at one-year intervals following the International Caries Detection and Assessment System for three years...
September 15, 2023: Pediatric Dentistry
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37829936/hypertension-control-status-among-patients-receiving-treatment-from-selected-primary-health-centres-in-puducherry-a-cohort-analysis-approach
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Aanchal Arora, Anurag Gola, Vignesh Loganathan, Subitha Lakshminarayanan, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar
BACKGROUND:  High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor contributing to 60% of premature deaths caused by non-communicable diseases. In India, a mere 15% of the hypertensive population achieves optimal blood pressure control. Effective monitoring of hypertension is crucial for mitigating the morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases. OBJECTIVE: This study employed a cohort analysis approach to determine the control status of hypertension and identify factors associated with hypertension among individuals seeking care at selected primary health centres (PHCs) in Puducherry from January 2019 to December 2022...
September 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37821134/barriers-to-climate-change-and-health-research-in-india-a-qualitative-study
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Shreya Shrikhande, Sonja Merten, Olga Cambaco, Tristan T Lee, Ravivarman Lakshmanasamy, Martin Röösli, Mohammad Aqiel Dalvie, Jürg Utzinger, Guéladio Cissé
OBJECTIVES: Almost a quarter of the global burden of disease and mortalities is attributable to environmental causes, the magnitude of which is projected to increase in the near future. However, in many low- and middle-income settings, there remains a large gap in the synthesis of evidence on climate-sensitive health outcomes. In India, now the world's most populous country, little remains known about the impacts of climate change on various health outcomes. The objective of this study is to better understand the challenges faced in conducting climate change and health research in Puducherry, India...
October 11, 2023: BMJ Open
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37809247/predictors-of-change-in-the-anemia-status-among-pulmonary-tuberculosis-patients-following-anti-tuberculosis-treatment-in-puducherry-india
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Jovita Leon, Sonali Sarkar, Debdatta Basu, Nivedita Nanda, Noyal M Joseph
Background Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is commonly associated with reversible peripheral blood abnormalities. The evolution of tuberculosis (TB)-associated anemia with anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT) has not been well elucidated. This study aimed to compare the hematological profiles at the start and end of the ATT among new sputum smear-positive (NSP) PTB patients in Puducherry, India. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted in the 10 urban primary health centers of Puducherry from 2017 to 2020...
September 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37791184/comparing-sensitivity-and-specificity-of-ultrasonography-with-chest-radiography-in-detecting-pneumothorax-and-hemothorax-in-chest-trauma-patients-a-cross-sectional-diagnostic-study
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Aswin K, Balamurugan S, Ramkumar Govindarajalou, Ganesh Kumar Saya, Elamurugan Tp, Gunaseelan Rajendran
Background Thoracic trauma accounts for 20-25% of all traumas and is the third most frequent cause of death, after abdominal injury and head trauma. In the Emergency Department (ED), shifting an unstable patient to the X-ray room for detecting pneumothorax and hemothorax is always risky and bedside X-ray causes radiation exposure not only to the particular patient but also to the surrounding patients in a congested and busy ED. This can be avoided by using bedside ultrasonography (USG) as the initial imaging modality in chest trauma patients...
August 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37774647/influence-of-environmental-heterogeneity-on-the-distribution-of-micro-zooplankton-community-along-the-tropical-coastal-waters
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Charan Kumar Basuri, Deviram Garlapati, Muthukumar Chandrasekaran, Ramu Karri, M V Ramanamurthy
This study mainly focused on the water quality variability and distribution of micro-zooplankton (MZP) along the coastal waters of Tamil Nadu. Dendrogram analysis using water quality data categorized the study area into three regions: North (Chennai), Central (Puducherry), and South (Karaikal). The MZP consists of 40 ciliates and 8 dinoflagellates, with spirotrichea (52.4 %) significantly dominant, followed by dinophyceae (21.1 %), phyllopharyngea (14.7 %), and others (11.8 %). Paracyrtophoron tropicum, a new report in the coastal waters of India, was identified by comparing its molecular phylogeny (18S rRNA accession no: MT500569) to previously reported species...
September 27, 2023: Marine Pollution Bulletin
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37767435/haematological-screening-and-its-correlation-with-sociodemographic-profile-among-the-indigenous-communities-in-and-around-puducherry
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Rakhee Kar, Jeyanthi Anand, Sitanshu Sekhar Kar, Narkiss Banu, Dheebika Kuppusamy, Parthibane Sivanantham, Maitreyee Bhattacharyya
BACKGROUND: Haemoglobin disorders are unique and important health challenges for tribal populations. Hence, this study was undertaken with the aim to screen for haematological disorders, particularly anaemia and haemoglobinopathies, and to assess the sociodemographic profile in indigenous communities residing in and around Puducherry. METHODS: This was a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in both urban and rural areas of Puducherry district. We included 556 participants through convenient sampling...
August 2023: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37727404/effect-of-life-skills-education-on-socio-emotional-functioning-of-adolescents-in-urban-puducherry-india-a-mixed-methods-study
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Gayathri Surendran, Sonali Sarkar, Preeti Kandasamy, Tanveer Rehman, Salin Eliyas, Manikandanesan Sakthivel
BACKGROUND: We wanted to assess the effect of life skills education (LSE) and regular curriculum on the self-esteem, self-efficacy, adjustment, and psychosocial functioning of students from co-educational government schools, compared to those receiving only the regular curriculum. The secondary objectives were to study the feasibility of such sessions and identify the factors affecting the effectiveness of the sessions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a mixed-methods study in government schools of urban Puducherry, India in 2018-2019...
2023: Journal of Education and Health Promotion
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37700898/mapping-of-palliative-care-services-and-challenges-in-implementation-of-national-program-for-palliative-care-in-puducherry
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Mayank Sharma, Sonali Sarkar, S Adinarayanan, Gunaseelan Karunanithi
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to map ongoing palliative care services and describe the characteristics of providers, recipients, level of care, and approach. Second, it seeks to investigate the difficulties encountered in implementing NPPC in the Puducherry district of UT Puducherry. This study aims to review the challenges in its implementation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study using both quantitative and qualitative design, including geospatial mapping of organisations, describing service delivery characteristics and exploring challenges faced in implementing NPPC, was conducted from July 2021 to January 2022...
2023: Indian Journal of Palliative Care
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37692676/mental-health-among-bus-drivers-and-conductors-a-cross-sectional-study-from-karaikal-south-india
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K Mohamed Ali, K Mujibur Rahman, Gayathri S, S Nancy, S Sathish Kumar
Background Health hazards faced by bus drivers and conductors due to their stressful working conditions can vary greatly depending on the country and specific circumstances. In some regions, stringent regulations mitigate the risks, while in others, lack of enforcement exacerbates the situation. The common mental health issues faced by bus drivers and conductors are anxiety and depression. Therefore, this study was planned to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression among bus drivers and conductors and identify the risk factors associated with depression and anxiety...
August 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37692560/need-of-community-based-palliative-care-in-rural-india-and-factors-that-influence-its-sustainability-a-comprehensive-exploration-using-qualitative-methodology-in-rural-puducherry-india
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Kannamkottapilly Chandrasekharan Prajitha, Mohan Raja Subbaraman, Selva Raja Siddharth Raman, Anisha Sharahudeen, Dhanusha Chandran, Joseph Sawyer, Suresh Kumar, Thekkumkara Surendran Anish
BACKGROUND: The existing palliative care services in India are concentrated in urban areas, attached to tertiary care hospitals. This poses issues relating to access and equity for people in rural locations and with low socioeconomic status. A Community-Based Palliative Care (CBPC) service named Sanjeevan has been initiated in Puducherry, a union territory of India to provide physical, social, psychological, and emotional support to incurably ill people, including older adults living in rural areas...
2023: Palliative care and social practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37662124/assessment-on-quality-of-healthcare-services-during-childbirth-a-community-based-mixed-method-study-in-the-women-of-puducherry
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Lalithambigai Chellamuthu, Sadhvika Kanagat, Senkadhirdasan Dakshinamurthy, Abhijit Vinodrao Boratne
BACKGROUND: A women's right to a positive childbirth experience should be the heart of any care provided. To assess the quality of childbirth services and mistreatment by healthcare providers among reproductive age group women and to explore factors influencing the same between women and stakeholders. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A community-based, mixed-method study was conducted from April to September 2021 in field practice areas of a medical college in Puducherry district...
2023: Indian Journal of Community Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37654330/effect-of-fluoride-on-oral-health-status-among-general-population-residing-in-high-and-low-level-fluoride-blocks-in-erode-district-tamil-nadu-india-a-cross-sectional-study
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V Gousalya, D Prabu, M Raj Mohan, Dinesh Dhamodhar, V V Bharathwaj, R Sindhu, S Sathiyapriya
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the fluoride levels in groundwater and their effect on oral health status among the general population of Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of index age groups 5, 12, 15, 35-44, and 65-74 years. A total of 540 subjects participated in the study. High fluoride blocks of Erode district were selected based on the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India, 2010, and the low fluoride were taken from the Groundwater Year Book (GWYB) of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry, 2018...
July 2023: Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
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