scholarly journals Pan masala habits and risk of oral precancer: A cross-sectional survey in 0.45 million people of North India

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divya Mehrotra ◽  
Sumit Kumar ◽  
Shambhavi Mishra ◽  
Sandeep Kumar ◽  
Prashant Mathur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North India ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Precancer

Linking the emotional maturity factors and self-disclosure: a study of Indian organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagendra Singh Nehra ◽  
Santosh Rangnekar
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
North India ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Emotional Maturity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Indian Context

Purpose This paper aims to discuss a survey, carried out by the authors, of 256 employees employed in public and private manufacturing organizations in north India, to determine if emotional maturity factors have positive association with self-disclosure in the Indian context. Specifically, capitalization and social exchange theories support as major theoretical framework to examine the proposed relationship. Design/methodology/approach The sample data used were collected through a cross-sectional survey-based research design and a convenience sampling method. Totally, 290 questionnaires were distributed during office hours, administered with a paper and pencil survey. However, in the final analysis, only 256 responses were considered for analysis using multiple hierarchical regression analysis. Findings Results reveal that all dimensions of emotional maturity positively associated with self-disclosure. This study fully supports the applicability of capitalization and social exchange theories while explaining the proposed relationships in Indian context. Research limitations/implications The present study used a cross-sectional survey-based research design; future studies may use longitudinal research design. Practical implications The study shows how to develop collective work culture and supportive work climate through emotional maturity and self-disclosure. Thus, employees become accustomed to multicultural team and cultural diversity issues at the workplace. The study also recommended that the organized employees social gathering will create positive feeling, and that such feelings of belonging to a group among employees will give reasons for self-disclosure and finally, in turn, to employee effectiveness. Originality/value More predominantly, the proposed association has not been examined before and the findings serve as a potential policy guideline for the self-disclosure literature through the perspective of capitalization and social exchange theories in understudied non-US cultures such as India.

scholarly journals Medical barriers to emergency contraception: a cross-sectional survey of doctors in North India

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
M E Khan ◽  
Anvita Dixit ◽  
Isha Bhatnagar ◽  
Martha Brady
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
North India ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Rapid screening for behavioral risk factors in adolescents in North India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3343
Author(s):  
Poonam Banga ◽  
Tarundeep Singh ◽  
Rajesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
North India ◽  
Rapid Screening ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factors ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Habits get established during the transitional age of adolescence making it important to conduct surveillance to detect high risk behaviours at an early age. Feasibility of such a surveillance system was tested for monitoring the risk factors in schools.Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in randomly selected schools of Chandigarh in India, by enrolling 226 students of class V to XII. A pretested structured questionnaire on dietary pattern, physical activity, tobacco and alcohol consumption, drug abuse, mental health, sexual behaviour etc., was administered after ensuring privacy and confidentiality.Results: A total of 226 students with a mean age of 14years (range 10 to 19years) participated in the study. The prevalence of tobacco use was 8%, alcohol consumption was 3%, and drug abuse was 4%. About 47% were involved in a physical fight. Around 7% students were overweight. About 50% of the students skipped breakfast during previous week, and 6% had no intake of fruits and vegetables in last one month. Only 53% reported consistent use of seat belts.Conclusions: Several behavioral risk factors were prevalent among school children in Chandigarh. Behaviour surveillance to monitor trends should be conducted at regular intervals.

scholarly journals Factors influencing HIV testing uptake among priority populations in a resettlement colony of a North Indian city

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Ishita Choudhary ◽  
Venkatesan Chakrapani ◽  
Manmeet Kaur ◽  
Sandeep Mittal ◽  
Rajesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
North India ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Hiv Test ◽  
Populations At Risk ◽  
Priority Populations

Background: The recent adoption of HIV ‘test and treat’ strategy by India’s National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) necessitates an urgent need to improve HIV testing among priority populations at risk for HIV. Aim & Objectives: To identify barriers to and facilitators of HIV testing among priority populations such as pregnant women, tuberculosis patients, sexual partners of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and key populations; and to examine the role of new HIV testing modalities (e.g., non-invasive HIV testing) in improving HIV testing. Settings and Design: A cross sectional survey was conducted among priority populations in a resettlement colony of Chandigarh, North India. Materials and methods: A total of 160 participants were recruited using non-probability-based sampling. Statistical analysis used: Chi-square test was used to assess differences between priority populations who had been tested or not tested for HIV. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to identify significant predictors of HIV testing status. Results: Participants with higher HIV knowledge (Adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR] =1.7, 95% CI 1.2 to 2.5) and family support (aOR=8.2, 95% CI 1.9 to 35.3) had higher odds of getting tested for HIV. Major barriers identified were fear of anticipated discrimination and previous bad experiences in government HIV testing centres, and key facilitators were empathetic attitude of the staff and government initiatives (e.g., free-of-cost tests, reimbursements of travel costs). For periodic testing, priority populations preferred non-invasive (non-blood-based) HIV tests. Conclusions: Interventions to promote HIV testing among priority populations need to reduce HIV-related stigma, and offer non-invasive HIV testing in public hospitals.

A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY OF IODIZED SALT CONSUMPTION AND ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE AT HOUSEHOLD LEVEL IN TRIBAL AREA OF NORTH INDIA.

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Nidhi Chauhan ◽  
Anmol Gupta ◽  
Priyanka Priyanka ◽  
Resham Singh ◽  
Saurabh Rattan
Keyword(s):  
Normal Growth ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
North India ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Salt Iodization ◽  
Current Survey ◽  
Iodized Salt Consumption

Background & Aim: Iodine deciency is prevalent but preventable cause of mental retardation, globally. In India, an estimated 167 million people are at risk of developing IDDs. Despite of the universal salt iodization in India, only 71 % of the households were consuming this by 2009.The present survey was conducted to estimate the uptake of adequately iodized salt in the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh. Material and Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in tribal Distt. Kinaaur of H.P. A total of 10 clusters were taken for survey and 18 -20 households per cluster were chosen randomly. The unit of study taken was a household. Results: A total of 196 households in Kinnaur were surveyed for iodized salt coverage, using MBI salt Iodine detection kit. The household coverage of adequately iodized salt in current survey was found to be 75%.. Conclusion: The district Kinnaur had transformed its phase from iodine decient to iodine sufcient. Majority of the respondents followed faulty storage practices and were not aware of right storage and cooking practices. More than half of respondents were unaware of importance of iodine / iodized salt and its role in normal growth and prevention of diseases.

A Cross Sectional Survey on Knowledge, Attitude and Breast-Feeding Practices among Postnatal Mothers Delivering at Tertiary Care Hospital in North India

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 451-458
Author(s):  
Rajender Singh ◽  
Mangla Sood ◽  
Vipin Roach
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
North India ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postnatal Mothers

Background: Despite benefits of breast feeding for both the infants and mothers, its prevalence has remained low worldwide. The present study was conducted to examine the knowledge and attitude towards breast feeding practices among postnatal mothers. Methodology:A cross sectional study was conducted among non-randomly selected postnatal mothers at a tertiary care hospital in North India. Data was collected through a structured online questionnaire administered on electronic tablet before discharge. Results: Among 430 females enrolled in study, majority (98.65%)of the mothers believed breast milk is best nutrition for infant. 211(95%) multipara were breastfeeders, 64 among them had breastfed for more than 2 years. Only 9 mothers had stopped BF before 6 months. However, only 301(78%) had initiated breast feeding within one hour of birth. Early initiation was higher among vaginal (50.34%) compared to Caesarean (25.7%) births. Only 40% mothers observed correct positioning and attachment of infant on breast. Higher number of antenatal visits and correct skill of latching infant on breast were significantly associated with better exclusive BF rates. 91% mothers preferred to increase suckling on breast by infant to tackle problem of inadequate breast milk output. Conclusion: Our findings showed increase knowledge and positive attitude for BF among post natal mothers delivering in hospitals. We emphasise on the importance of prenatal education to mothers and fathers on breast-feeding. We also recommend strengthening the public health education campaigns to promote breast-feeding. Keywords: Attitudes, Breast feeding, India, Infant feeding practices, Knowledge, Mothers.

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