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Research paper thumbnail of Change in Covid19 Related Perception and Practices Amid Inhabitants Of Kerala, Post Primary Level Intervention: A Field Trial done after the peak of second wave

Introduction: Since many cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first appeared in... more Introduction: Since many cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first appeared in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The virus has infected millions worldwide. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the outbreak of COVD-19 constituted a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), calling for countries to take urgent and aggressive action against the spread of the virus. Methodology: This is a Field trial at all the 14 districts in the state of Kerala From May 2021 – Sept2021. Data Collection Period: Data collection began after getting approval from Institutional Ethical committee and after obtaining permanent registration number from Clinical Trial Registry of India. Results: Socio-demographic Profile of the study participants: The mean age of the study participants was 43.74 ± 15.502 years. It was found that 68% of the respondents were from South Kerala and there was almost equal participation from Central and North Kerala....

Research paper thumbnail of Covid-19 vaccine acceptance and determinants- an online cross-sectional survey in Kerala, India

National Journal of Community Medicine

Research paper thumbnail of Awareness and Practises on Biomedical Waste Management among the Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kanyakumari District

Biomedical waste (BMW) is generated in every health facility, which if not disposed off properly ... more Biomedical waste (BMW) is generated in every health facility, which if not disposed off properly poses a risk for health and environment. Handling, segregation, mutilation, disinfection, storage, transportation and final disposal are vital steps for safe and scientific management of biomedical waste in any establishment. The objective was to assess the biomedical waste management (BMWM) practices and knowledge regarding BMWM in a tertiary care hospital. A hospital based cross-sectional study was done from 20 September to 20 October 2018 in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulasekaram, Kanya Kumari district, Tami Nadu. A total of hundred questionnaires containing 20 questions based on knowledge and practises on biomedical waste management were given to doctors, nurses and technicians. Out of 100 questionnaires given 82 were returned back. The results showed that there was a good level of knowledge and awareness of biomedical waste definition, vital steps in the management of biomedical waste and generation hazards among health care personal. It can be concluded from the present study that there is quite a good levels of knowledge and awareness about BM waste generation hazards, legislation and management among health care personnel in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Science, Kulasekharam Kanyakumari district. However regular monitoring and training are required at all levels to improve the knowledge and practises regarding biomedical waste.

Research paper thumbnail of Menstrual Hygiene Practices among Adolescent Girls in a Rural Area of Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu

Indian Journal of Youth & Adolescent Health

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in a Rural Area of Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu

International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence and factors associated to depression among geriatric population in a rural area of Kanyakumari district Tamil Nadu

International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health

Background: Aging is a universal process. It has been documented that elderly are more prone to p... more Background: Aging is a universal process. It has been documented that elderly are more prone to psychological problems and depression is the commonest geriatric psychiatric disorder. In India the prevalence of depression among elderly population between 13% and 25%. Depression usually becomes unnoticed and untreated in the elderly. Depression in late life is associated with significant morbidity including deficits in a range of cognitive functions, functional impairment, decreased quality of life, increased rate of suicide. The objectives of this study was to find out the prevalence of depression and its risk factors in geriatric population.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2017 to August 2017 among 75 elderly people who were attending the rural health centre Marappadi were included for the study. Depression was assessed by Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS).Results: The mean age of the participants were 72.63. Majority of them were females (56%). Most of th...

Research paper thumbnail of Change in Covid19 Related Perception and Practices Amid Inhabitants Of Kerala, Post Primary Level Intervention: A Field Trial done after the peak of second wave

Introduction: Since many cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first appeared in... more Introduction: Since many cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first appeared in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The virus has infected millions worldwide. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the outbreak of COVD-19 constituted a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), calling for countries to take urgent and aggressive action against the spread of the virus. Methodology: This is a Field trial at all the 14 districts in the state of Kerala From May 2021 – Sept2021. Data Collection Period: Data collection began after getting approval from Institutional Ethical committee and after obtaining permanent registration number from Clinical Trial Registry of India. Results: Socio-demographic Profile of the study participants: The mean age of the study participants was 43.74 ± 15.502 years. It was found that 68% of the respondents were from South Kerala and there was almost equal participation from Central and North Kerala....

Research paper thumbnail of Covid-19 vaccine acceptance and determinants- an online cross-sectional survey in Kerala, India

National Journal of Community Medicine

Research paper thumbnail of Awareness and Practises on Biomedical Waste Management among the Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kanyakumari District

Biomedical waste (BMW) is generated in every health facility, which if not disposed off properly ... more Biomedical waste (BMW) is generated in every health facility, which if not disposed off properly poses a risk for health and environment. Handling, segregation, mutilation, disinfection, storage, transportation and final disposal are vital steps for safe and scientific management of biomedical waste in any establishment. The objective was to assess the biomedical waste management (BMWM) practices and knowledge regarding BMWM in a tertiary care hospital. A hospital based cross-sectional study was done from 20 September to 20 October 2018 in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulasekaram, Kanya Kumari district, Tami Nadu. A total of hundred questionnaires containing 20 questions based on knowledge and practises on biomedical waste management were given to doctors, nurses and technicians. Out of 100 questionnaires given 82 were returned back. The results showed that there was a good level of knowledge and awareness of biomedical waste definition, vital steps in the management of biomedical waste and generation hazards among health care personal. It can be concluded from the present study that there is quite a good levels of knowledge and awareness about BM waste generation hazards, legislation and management among health care personnel in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Science, Kulasekharam Kanyakumari district. However regular monitoring and training are required at all levels to improve the knowledge and practises regarding biomedical waste.

Research paper thumbnail of Menstrual Hygiene Practices among Adolescent Girls in a Rural Area of Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu

Indian Journal of Youth & Adolescent Health

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in a Rural Area of Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu

International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine

Research paper thumbnail of Prevalence and factors associated to depression among geriatric population in a rural area of Kanyakumari district Tamil Nadu

International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health

Background: Aging is a universal process. It has been documented that elderly are more prone to p... more Background: Aging is a universal process. It has been documented that elderly are more prone to psychological problems and depression is the commonest geriatric psychiatric disorder. In India the prevalence of depression among elderly population between 13% and 25%. Depression usually becomes unnoticed and untreated in the elderly. Depression in late life is associated with significant morbidity including deficits in a range of cognitive functions, functional impairment, decreased quality of life, increased rate of suicide. The objectives of this study was to find out the prevalence of depression and its risk factors in geriatric population.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2017 to August 2017 among 75 elderly people who were attending the rural health centre Marappadi were included for the study. Depression was assessed by Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS).Results: The mean age of the participants were 72.63. Majority of them were females (56%). Most of th...

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