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Papers by kabita barua
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2016
Background: Growth monitoring attempts to promote optimal growth through effective education to c... more Background: Growth monitoring attempts to promote optimal growth through effective education to caregivers; detection of 'early growth faltering', 'underweight' and initiation of relevant action. Objectives: (i) To observe application of the growth monitoring charts provided in the Mother and Child Protection (MCP) Card by health care providers in Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND) setting in rural Kamrup. (ii) To assess whether their applied methods and interpretations are appropriate. (iii) To identify gaps in relation to growth monitoring. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during January-July 2014 in VHND sessions covering 44 villages selected through multistage sampling in Kamrup district in Assam. 88 Auxiliary Nurses and Midwives (ANM) and 34 Anganwadi Workers (AWW) present in the sessions were closely observed during their activities and then interviewed regarding their interpretations of the growth chart. Results: 77% of the AWW...
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2013
Population aging is a global phenomenon. In India, the size of the elderly population is growing ... more Population aging is a global phenomenon. In India, the size of the elderly population is growing fast. Many older adults have multiple medical conditions. Understanding elderly health problems and health-seeking behavior is prerequisite for proving comprehensive geriatric care to them. To assess the morbidity pattern and study the health-seeking behavior of the elderly people of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh. A total of 400 elderly people aged 60 years and above were selected from urban and rural areas of Shimla hills in North India by simple random sampling. Statistical software Epi info software version 3.2 was used for analyzing data. Descriptive statistics were used to describe sociodemographic and morbidity variables. The most common morbidity identified among them were musculoskeletal problems (55.0%) followed by hypertension (40.5%). Two third were seeking treatment for their health problems. Among older persons not seeking treatment for their medical condition, most considered these morbidities as an age-related phenomenon. Many perceived that the health services were too far. The high morbidity load among elderly in the present study stresses for efforts to provide better health care to them and thus ensure that they remain active members of our society. Residence emerged out to be most significant determinant of healthcare-seeking behavior. Policy makers must focus on rural elderly and their beliefs which prevent them from seeking healthcare.
Indian Journal of Community Health, 2021
Background: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, online classes were initiated in medical colleges for conti... more Background: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, online classes were initiated in medical colleges for continuation of learning. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 537 undergraduate medical students in an Indian medical college using Google forms. The questionnaire contained sections on students’ online or e-learning experience and role of instructor in enhancing it; challenges and further scope of improved implementation of e-learning. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics. SPSS 23 was used for data analysis. RESULTS: Among study participants, (46.7%) regularly joined e-classes on time. Prior scheduling of classes (88.6%) and sharing of study material in e-learning application (84%) by teachers/instructors; interactive discussion with teachers (71.1%) and their response to students’ queries through e-learning application (77%) facilitated learning among participants. For (42.6%) e-learning represented considerable challenge in acquiring clinical medical skills...
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
Background: Utilization of antenatal care services is very essential for reducing maternal mortal... more Background: Utilization of antenatal care services is very essential for reducing maternal mortality in a country like India which is experiencing high maternal mortality especially in the state of Assam being at the top position. Almost 90% of the maternal deaths can be prevented by timely medical interventions. However, adequate utilization of antenatal care (ANC) services is far away from WHO recommendations. The objective is to assess the utilization of antenatal care services and also to determine the underlying factors influencing the utilization of antenatal care services in rural areas of Assam. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from September-December 2015. Eight villages were selected randomly and sample size was calculated as 300.All currently married women having children of less than one year of age comprised of study population. Results: Out of 300 women all were registered during antenatal period and among them 53% were registered during first trimester. Among them 68.7% women had more than three antenatal visits, 90% were immunized with TT and 71.6% had consumed 100 or more IFA tablets. The utilization of antenatal care services were found to be significantly associated with the age of the women , religion, caste, socioeconomic class, place of delivery, mode of delivery, parity (P<0.05). Conclusions: The present study revealed that factors like age, religion, caste, socioeconomic status, place of delivery, parity were associated with utilization of antenatal care services. Government should make effort to increase the level of awareness and knowledge among the women about the adequate utilization of antenatal care services.
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2016
Poor nutrition starts before birth and generally continues into adolescence and adult life and ca... more Poor nutrition starts before birth and generally continues into adolescence and adult life and can span generations. Chronically malnourished girls are more likely to remain malnourished during adolescence and adulthood and ABSTRACT Background: Adolescent girl's health covers morbidity, mortality, nutritional status and reproductive health and linked to these are environmental degradations, violence and occupational hazards. Adolescent girl's health also has an intergenerational effect. With the aim to assess their nutritional status, a cross sectional study was carried out among adolescent girls of 10-19 years residing in the urban slums of Guwahati city.. Methods: 400 adolescent girls were interviewed from 10 randomly selected slums over a period of one year. Predesigned pretested semi structured interview schedule was used to collect socio demographic and individual information of the respondents. Hemoglobin estimation was done using colour scale method. Results: Out of 400 respondents, 34.75% were found to have a BMI lying between 15 th-50 th percentiles of reference value. 20.00% were found to be below 5th percentile. 33.50% of the total respondents belonged to class IV socioeconomic status, out of which 47.00% is found to have a BMI of less than 5th percentile. The study shows the prevalence of mild anaemia to be 28.46%, moderate anaemia to be 57.31% and severe anaemia 14.23% respectively. The mean haemoglobin of menstruating girls (8.87 gm%) was found to be less than in the non-menstruating girls (10.15 gm%). There was a positive association between prevalence of anaemia among the adolescent girls and worm infestation. Conclusions: Socioeconomic status is seen to have an appreciable impact in the health and nutritional status of the slum dwelling adolescent girls.
Indian Journal of Community Health, Dec 31, 2014
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2016
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2016
Background: Growth monitoring attempts to promote optimal growth through effective education to c... more Background: Growth monitoring attempts to promote optimal growth through effective education to caregivers; detection of 'early growth faltering', 'underweight' and initiation of relevant action. Objectives: (i) To observe application of the growth monitoring charts provided in the Mother and Child Protection (MCP) Card by health care providers in Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND) setting in rural Kamrup. (ii) To assess whether their applied methods and interpretations are appropriate. (iii) To identify gaps in relation to growth monitoring. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during January-July 2014 in VHND sessions covering 44 villages selected through multistage sampling in Kamrup district in Assam. 88 Auxiliary Nurses and Midwives (ANM) and 34 Anganwadi Workers (AWW) present in the sessions were closely observed during their activities and then interviewed regarding their interpretations of the growth chart. Results: 77% of the AWW...
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2013
Population aging is a global phenomenon. In India, the size of the elderly population is growing ... more Population aging is a global phenomenon. In India, the size of the elderly population is growing fast. Many older adults have multiple medical conditions. Understanding elderly health problems and health-seeking behavior is prerequisite for proving comprehensive geriatric care to them. To assess the morbidity pattern and study the health-seeking behavior of the elderly people of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh. A total of 400 elderly people aged 60 years and above were selected from urban and rural areas of Shimla hills in North India by simple random sampling. Statistical software Epi info software version 3.2 was used for analyzing data. Descriptive statistics were used to describe sociodemographic and morbidity variables. The most common morbidity identified among them were musculoskeletal problems (55.0%) followed by hypertension (40.5%). Two third were seeking treatment for their health problems. Among older persons not seeking treatment for their medical condition, most considered these morbidities as an age-related phenomenon. Many perceived that the health services were too far. The high morbidity load among elderly in the present study stresses for efforts to provide better health care to them and thus ensure that they remain active members of our society. Residence emerged out to be most significant determinant of healthcare-seeking behavior. Policy makers must focus on rural elderly and their beliefs which prevent them from seeking healthcare.
Indian Journal of Community Health, 2021
Background: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, online classes were initiated in medical colleges for conti... more Background: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, online classes were initiated in medical colleges for continuation of learning. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 537 undergraduate medical students in an Indian medical college using Google forms. The questionnaire contained sections on students’ online or e-learning experience and role of instructor in enhancing it; challenges and further scope of improved implementation of e-learning. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics. SPSS 23 was used for data analysis. RESULTS: Among study participants, (46.7%) regularly joined e-classes on time. Prior scheduling of classes (88.6%) and sharing of study material in e-learning application (84%) by teachers/instructors; interactive discussion with teachers (71.1%) and their response to students’ queries through e-learning application (77%) facilitated learning among participants. For (42.6%) e-learning represented considerable challenge in acquiring clinical medical skills...
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
Background: Utilization of antenatal care services is very essential for reducing maternal mortal... more Background: Utilization of antenatal care services is very essential for reducing maternal mortality in a country like India which is experiencing high maternal mortality especially in the state of Assam being at the top position. Almost 90% of the maternal deaths can be prevented by timely medical interventions. However, adequate utilization of antenatal care (ANC) services is far away from WHO recommendations. The objective is to assess the utilization of antenatal care services and also to determine the underlying factors influencing the utilization of antenatal care services in rural areas of Assam. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from September-December 2015. Eight villages were selected randomly and sample size was calculated as 300.All currently married women having children of less than one year of age comprised of study population. Results: Out of 300 women all were registered during antenatal period and among them 53% were registered during first trimester. Among them 68.7% women had more than three antenatal visits, 90% were immunized with TT and 71.6% had consumed 100 or more IFA tablets. The utilization of antenatal care services were found to be significantly associated with the age of the women , religion, caste, socioeconomic class, place of delivery, mode of delivery, parity (P<0.05). Conclusions: The present study revealed that factors like age, religion, caste, socioeconomic status, place of delivery, parity were associated with utilization of antenatal care services. Government should make effort to increase the level of awareness and knowledge among the women about the adequate utilization of antenatal care services.
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2016
Poor nutrition starts before birth and generally continues into adolescence and adult life and ca... more Poor nutrition starts before birth and generally continues into adolescence and adult life and can span generations. Chronically malnourished girls are more likely to remain malnourished during adolescence and adulthood and ABSTRACT Background: Adolescent girl's health covers morbidity, mortality, nutritional status and reproductive health and linked to these are environmental degradations, violence and occupational hazards. Adolescent girl's health also has an intergenerational effect. With the aim to assess their nutritional status, a cross sectional study was carried out among adolescent girls of 10-19 years residing in the urban slums of Guwahati city.. Methods: 400 adolescent girls were interviewed from 10 randomly selected slums over a period of one year. Predesigned pretested semi structured interview schedule was used to collect socio demographic and individual information of the respondents. Hemoglobin estimation was done using colour scale method. Results: Out of 400 respondents, 34.75% were found to have a BMI lying between 15 th-50 th percentiles of reference value. 20.00% were found to be below 5th percentile. 33.50% of the total respondents belonged to class IV socioeconomic status, out of which 47.00% is found to have a BMI of less than 5th percentile. The study shows the prevalence of mild anaemia to be 28.46%, moderate anaemia to be 57.31% and severe anaemia 14.23% respectively. The mean haemoglobin of menstruating girls (8.87 gm%) was found to be less than in the non-menstruating girls (10.15 gm%). There was a positive association between prevalence of anaemia among the adolescent girls and worm infestation. Conclusions: Socioeconomic status is seen to have an appreciable impact in the health and nutritional status of the slum dwelling adolescent girls.
Indian Journal of Community Health, Dec 31, 2014
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2016