Use of Technology in Segregating Occupational Risks of Migrant and linking them with Services: Experiences from National AIDS Control Program for Migrants |
Author : Debasish Chowdhury1 , Sunil Babu Mekale2 , Ashok Agarwal3 , K Madangopal4 , Shantanu Purohit5 |
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Abstract :Background: The migrant intervention in India was initiated during the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) Phase-2
(2002-2007). Even by the end of NACP Phase-3 (2010-11); the service uptake among migrants remained very low (14%
referred for HIV testing, of which only 37% were tested). USAID PHFI-PIPPSE project in collaboration with the National
AIDS Control Organization (NACO) developed a unique system called Migrant Service Delivery System (MSDS) to
capture migrants profile with respect to their risk profile and to provide tailor made services to them.
Description: MSDS is a web-based system, designed and implemented to increase service uptake among migrants
through evidence based planning. 110 destination migrants Targeted Intervention (TI) from 11 states were selected
for study with varied target populations in terms of occupations; to understand occupation related risk behaviors
amongst the migrants. Occupation wise registration data of high risk vulnerable migrants were analyzed through
MSDS for the period April 2014-June 2016. Analysis was made on specific indicators amongst these occupational
groups to understand the risk behavior and their vulnerability to HIV and STI. |
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Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Biomedical Waste Management among Healthcare Personnel at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Haryana |
Author : Nitika Sharma1 , Neelam Kumar2 , JS Malik3 , Srishti Singh4 , Anuj Jangra5 |
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Abstract :Background: Biomedical Waste (BMW) collection and proper disposal has become a significant
concern for both the medical and general community. It is estimated that 10-25% of healthcare
waste is hazardous, with the potential to create a variety of health problems. Handling, segregation,
mutilation, disinfection, storage, transportation and final disposal are vital steps for safe and
scientific management of biomedical waste in any establishment.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among healthcare personnel working in a
tertiary care centre. |
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Evaluation of Biomedical Waste Management Practices in Multispeciality Tertiary Hospital |
Author : Pradeep Kumar Choudhary1 , JV Singh2 , Nirankar Singh3 , Sanjeev Davey4 , Shruti Sahgal5 , Swarna Rastogi6 , Santosh Kumar Raghav7 |
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Abstract :Background: Biomedical waste collection and proper disposal has become significant concern for
medical and general community. The scientific hospital waste management is a vital importance as
its improper management poses risk to healthcare workers, waste handlers, patients, community in
general and largely the environment.
Aims and Objectives: (i.)To assess current practices of biomedical waste management including
generation, collection, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal technologies in tertiary
health care center. (ii.)To assess health and safety practices for health care personal involved in
biomedical waste management.
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Risk Profile of Environment and Home Injuries in Children 0-14 years in Mehrauli, Delhi |
Author : Bhuvaneswari Natarajan1 , Prasuna JG2 , Manish KG3 , Rasania SK4 |
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Abstract :Introduction: Every child has the right to live in a safe environment. Injury in children is related to
many factors among which the most important is the environment where they live.
Aim and Objectives: 1) To study the magnitude of home injuries in children aged 0-14 years. 2) To
assess the environmental risk profile associated with home injuries in children aged 0-14 years
residing in Mehrauli.
Materials and Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015 in a ward
of Mehrali, Delhi. Sampling unit was household. Study units were children aged 0-14 completed
years. A sample of 400 households was visited and the population surveyed was 2024 of which 622
(32.5%) were children of 0-14 years. Both the child and the parents (Mother/ Father/Caretaker) of
children, were interviewed after taking written informed consent from the parents. Information was
taken using a self -designed, semi-structured, semi-open, pretested proforma. The data was
analysed using SPSS version 12. |
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Epidemiologic Evidence for Association between Allergic Rhinitis and Bronchial Asthma |
Author : Vikas Deep Mishra1 |
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Abstract :Allergic rhinitis and asthma are often found together, and the characteristics of the two diseases are
quite similar. Many epidemiologic studies have provided evidence to support the theory that allergic
or perennial rhinitis often precedes the development of asthma in the same patient and that the
development of asthma is seen much more frequently in people with both seasonal and perennial
rhinitis than in people with either condition alone. Perennial rhinitis has been associated with
increase in non-specific bronchial hyper-responsiveness. Rhinitis and asthma were found to be comorbidities
regardless of atopic state. Several studies have demonstrated the frequent coexistence
of allergic rhinitis and asthma, that allergic rhinitis usually precedes asthma, and that allergic rhinitis
is a risk factor for asthma. Further, many studies have suggested that early age of onset of atopy may
be an important predictive factor of respiratory symptom. However, not all patients with rhinitis
present with asthma and there are some differences between the two conditions. |
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Are X-Chrome Lenses An Occupational Succor |
Author : Punita K Sodhi1 , Shraddha Saraf2 , Jugal Kishore3 |
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Abstract :Purpose: To understand total visual experience of a colour vision defective, this study
evaluated responses with X-Chrome lenses on three most prevalent colour vision testing
techniques.
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Backache in Dumper Operators of a Private Iron Ore Mine in Eastern India: A Cross-Sectional Study |
Author : Amala Sankar Chatterjee1 |
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Abstract :Introduction: Occupational back pain is most common symptoms among seated workers, standing
workers, truck drivers and so on. Driving frequently involves many risk factors such as prolonged sitting
and motor vehicle driving, vibration, tight running schedules, reduced rest breaks, the sedentary nature
of job etc. |
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