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    Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies in District Srinagar, northern India – A cross-sectional study
    Public Library of Science (PLoS) ; 2020
    In:  PLOS ONE Vol. 15, No. 11 ( 2020-11-11), p. e0239303-
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    In: PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 15, No. 11 ( 2020-11-11), p. e0239303-
    Abstract: Prevalence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 infection provides essential information for deciding disease prevention and mitigation measures. We estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies in District Srinagar. Methods 2906 persons 〉 18 years of age selected from hospital visitors across District Srinagar participated in the study. We tested samples for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies using a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay-based serologic test. Results Age- and gender-standardized seroprevalence was 3.6% (95% CI 2.9% to 4.3%). Age 30–69 years, a recent history of symptoms of an influenza-like-illness, and a history of being placed under quarantine were significantly related to higher odds of the presence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies. The estimated number of SARS-CoV-2 infections during the two weeks preceding the study, adjusted for test performance, was 32602 with an estimated (median) infection-to-known-case ratio of 46 (95% CI 36 to 57). Conclusions The seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies is low in the District. A large proportion of the population is still susceptible to the infection. A sizeable number of infections remain undetected, and a substantial proportion of people with symptoms compatible with COVID-19 are not tested.
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    ISSN: 1932-6203
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    Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Attitude of pregnant women towards institutional delivery: a study in Khaag block-a tribal area of the Kashmir valley
    Medip Academy ; 2020
    In:  International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Vol. 9, No. 1 ( 2020-12-28), p. 173-
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    In: International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Medip Academy, Vol. 9, No. 1 ( 2020-12-28), p. 173-
    Abstract: Background: Motherhood is often a positive and fulfilling experience but for many women it is associated with suffering, ill health, and even death. Improving maternal health is one of the thirteen targets for the sustainable development goal 3 (SDG-3) on health adopted by the international community in 2015. Objective of the study was to find out the attitude of pregnant women towards institutional delivery in Khaag block of district Budgam.Methods: A cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted, in February 2018 to March 2018, to assess attitude of pregnant women towards place of delivery in a tribal area of Khaag area of district Budgam. For this study, 99 pregnant women were approached. Informed consent was obtained from the participants and the registered pregnant women were interviewed by a pre-designed questionnaire.  Results: Mean age at the time of contact was 28 years with a standard deviation of 3.87 years. The maximum years of schooling were 10 years. It was found that the last delivery was conducted at hospital for about 76% of women but for the present pregnancy 88% of the women had decided to have it conducted at the hospital. Thus, the attitude of women towards institutional deliveries has changed positively (p=0.001).Conclusions: Percentage of institutional deliveries is still less in rural area of Khaag is Kashmir. For decreasing the maternal and infant mortality rates further, much is still to be done. Awareness needs to be generated among common masses for promoting institutional deliveries. Educating women folk will make them confident in decision making.
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    ISSN: 2320-6012 , 2320-6071
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    DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20205838
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    ATTITUDE AND PRACTICING BEHAVIOUR AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS REGARDING HANDWASHING:A TOOL TO PREVENT EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING INFECTIONS.
    World Wide Journals ; 2020
    In:  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
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    In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, World Wide Journals
    Abstract: Background: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to control health care related infection. Every year millions of patients around the world are affected by infections that are transmitted by the health-care professionals(HCPs).(2)(3). Rationale: Nurses and physicians are the main health care workers contacting with patients, representing the vector in the chain of infection. Thus, assessing their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding hand hygiene is very important to decrease the incidence of health care related infection and to improve quality of care. Objective: The objective of our study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of handwashing among healthcare professionals of Kashmir Division. Methods: This study was an institutional based cross sectional study, conducted in various healthcare institutions of Kashmir Division which were selected randomly. A predesigned questionnaire was used to collect the data from the participants. The questionnaires contained questions about four different parts which included sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of hand washing, attitude and practice of hand washing among healthcare professionals. The questionnaires were distributed to various healthcare professionals working in wards, emergency department, laboratories, outpatient departments, injection and dressing rooms, EPI unit and others. The distributed questionnaires were then collected back. Results: A total of 110 participants were included. Out of total 110 participants,53% were male ,36% were nurses 36% of health professionals were working in IPD (In Patient Department). 89% of the participants agreed that, direct or indirect contacts are the most important routes for transmission of hospital-acquired infections,97% agreed that
 proper and consistent hand washing prevents infections in health facilities,100% agreed that health professionals should always wa sh their hands immediately when they arrive at health institutions,98% said that they knew steps of handwashing(WHO)/rules of hand hygiene,91% agreed that hand washing is the single most effective mechanism to prevent spread of infection and 95% agreed that wearing jewellery, artificial fingernails, damaged skin and regular use of hand cream are associated with increased likelihood of colonisation of hands with harmful germs. 83% of the participants said that they are committed to the proper rules of hand hygiene all the time,78% said they comply with rules of hand hygiene even in emergencies,80% said that they think when they are wearing gloves it is not necessary to wash hands,92% feel irritated when others don’t follow hand hygiene rules,95% advice others to follow the rules of hand hygiene and 97% said it is easy for you to follow rules of hand hygiene. 40%(each) of the participants said that they always and usually wash hands before touching a patient,100% of the participants said that they always wash hands before performing aseptic and clean procedures, 100% of the participants said that they always wash hands after being at risk of exposure to body fluids and 95% of patients said that they wash hands after coming to and before leaving the hospital. DISCUSSION In this study we had a total of 110 participants. Health professionals had a satisfactory knowledge of hand hygiene but some lacunae are still there as is evident in the result part. Thus from this study we conclude adherence to handwashing is lacking among health professionals, so we need to have regular handwashing sessions for health professionals which will regularly sensitize them, also we need to address the reasons of this poor adherence both at the administrative and personal level. We also recommend to conduct more studies in this field so as to highlight the shortcomings in hand hygiene and then to improve upon them.
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    DOI: 10.36106/ijsr
    DOI: 10.36106/ijsr/5813050
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    Publisher: World Wide Journals
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    Factors Affecting Knowledge Regarding Hypertension among Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study
    Valley International ; 2018
    In:  Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research Vol. 6, No. 7 ( 2018-7-22)
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    In: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, Valley International, Vol. 6, No. 7 ( 2018-7-22)
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    ISSN: 2347-176X
    Uniform Title: Factors Affecting Knowledge Regarding Hypertension among Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study
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    DOI: 10.18535/jmscr
    DOI: 10.18535/jmscr/v6i7.133
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    RISK FACTOR ASSESSMENT OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES USING COMMUNITY BASED ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST AMONG KASHMIRI ADULT POPULATION
    Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd ; 2023
    In:  Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ( 2023-07-07), p. 195-197
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    In: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd, ( 2023-07-07), p. 195-197
    Abstract: Objective: The Objective of the study was to assess the risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) using community based assessment checklist (CBAC) form among Kashmiri adults. Methods: This was a community based cross sectional study conducted in the field practice area of department of community medicine, Government medical college Srinagar over a period of 3 months. Results: Among the total of 601, 212 (34.7%) were found to have high risk and 398 (65.2%) were found to have low risk. Majority (38.6%) of the high-risk patients were in the age group of 41–50 years. Age, gender and educational level was significantly associated with high-risk participants with a p 〈 0.001. Tobacco consumption, physical inactivity and presence of NCD were significantly higher among high-risk participants. Conclusion: 34.7% of the study participants were found to have high risk on CBAC assessment. CBAC is a very simple tool that can be used to screen the risk of NCDs in communities by ASHA workers.  
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    ISSN: 2455-3891 , 0974-2441
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    DOI: 10.22159/ajpcr.2023.v16i7.47532
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    Knowledge, awareness and practices towards exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers in Kashmir, North India: a hospital based cross sectional study
    Medip Academy ; 2023
    In:  International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health Vol. 10, No. 3 ( 2023-02-28), p. 1191-1196
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    In: International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, Medip Academy, Vol. 10, No. 3 ( 2023-02-28), p. 1191-1196
    Abstract: Background: Addressing good breastfeeding practices in lactating mothers is important as it helps in bringing about a positive change in the behaviour, attitude, and practice with appropriate health education. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the knowledge, awareness and practices of lactating mothers regarding breastfeeding and identify the factors associated with it. Methods: We conducted this hospital based cross sectional study among 349 lactating mothers at pediatric outpatient department of a tertiary care centre in Kashmir, North India between July to October 2022. Details regarding the socio-demographic characteristics and awareness/knowledge about the breastfeeding were collected using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Data was collected through face-to-face interview. Results: Majority of the participants 305 (87.4%) knew the meaning of exclusive breastfeeding and it is important for both mother and child. About (68.8%) had moderate knowledge about breastfeeding. Chi square test showed a significant association between level of knowledge and age, education and family type where p value was 0.000. Conclusions: Our findings showed that the practice towards exclusive breast-feeding was low. Thus, it is important to provide prenatal education to mothers and fathers on breast-feeding. We also recommend strengthening the public health education campaigns to promote breast-feeding.
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    ISSN: 2394-6040 , 2394-6032
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    DOI: 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20230638
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    Prevalence and pattern of refractive errors among school-going children in district Baramulla, Kashmir: A cross sectional study
    Medknow ; 2023
    In:  Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Vol. 71, No. 12 ( 2023-12), p. 3642-3645
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    In: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Medknow, Vol. 71, No. 12 ( 2023-12), p. 3642-3645
    Abstract: Uncorrected refractive error is one of the most important causes of visual impairment worldwide. Addressing childhood vision impairment (VI) is one of the main goals of the World Health Organization (WHO) to combat blindness strategies. Objective: To ascertain the prevalence and pattern of refractive errors among children aged 10 to 16 years in Baramulla district, Kashmir. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 680 school children during an eye camp under the school health program of the national program for control of blindness. The screening was conducted in four schools in Baramulla district, Kashmir. The schools were selected using the non-probability convenient sampling technique. Results: A total of 680 school children from classes sixth to tenth aged 10–16 years participated in the study. Out of 680 students, 545 (80%) had normal vision, 97 (14%) had impaired visual acuity ranging between 6/9 and 6/24, and 38 (6%) had severe VI ranging from 6/36 to 6/60. Among the various types of refractive errors, myopia was the most prevalent affecting 54 children. Age distribution of refractive errors showed myopia to be more prevalent in the age group 13–14 years (16, 14 cases), hypermetropia was more prevalent in the age group 14–15 years (10, 8 cases), and astigmatism 5 cases in the age group 14–15 years. Conclusion: The study provides useful and baseline data about the refractive error amongst the school children of the Baramulla district. A larger study needs to be conducted in all schools of the state to get a clear picture of RE and other eye-related problems to detect vision problems earlier.
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    ISSN: 0301-4738 , 1998-3689
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    DOI: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_982_23
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    Publisher: Medknow
    Publication Date: 2023
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