Predictors of spousal coercive control and its association with intimate partner violence evidence from National Family Health Survey-4 (2015-2016) India [PDF]
Background The feminist theory posits that spousal coercive control is not random but a purposeful and systematic men’s strategy to control and dominate their female partners. The frequency of coercive control is more than emotional, physical, and sexual
Suman Kanougiya +2 more
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Maternal determinants of low birth weight among Indian children: Evidence from the National Family Health Survey-4, 2015-16. [PDF]
ObjectiveLow birth weight (LBW) is a serious public health problem in low- and middle-income countries and a leading cause of death in the first month of life. In India, about 18% of children are born with LBW (
Ankita Zaveri +4 more
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Correction to: Contraception for married adolescents (15–19 years) in India: insights from the National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4) [PDF]
Ijyaa Singh +3 more
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Metabolic state of the nation: Results of the national family health survey-4 [PDF]
Arun Kumar +2 more
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Mahendra M Reddy, Srikanta Kanungo
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Background: Infant and child feeding practices are a prevalent challenge in Haryana. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine factors associated with non-initiation of breastfeeding within 1 h of birth, no exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and no ...
Jyoti Sharma +2 more
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Background Stunting is determined by using the World Health Organization (WHO) child growth standard which was developed using precise measurements. However, it is unlikely that large scale surveys maintain the same level of rigour and precision when ...
Santu Ghosh +5 more
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Maternal Health Situation in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh: A Comparative Analysis of State Fact Sheets of National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-3 and 4 [PDF]
Introduction: Maternal health constitutes the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Bihar and Madhya Pradesh (MP) constitute the Empowered Action Group (EAG) states under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and are ...
Ranjit Kumar Dehury, Janmejaya Samal
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Background: Tobacco use is a modifiable risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases, of which hypertension is a major killer. Uncontrolled hypertension (UHT) is a major public health concern that exerts a financial and service burden on the health
Harshvardhan Singh +4 more
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Prevalence of lifestyle diseases in Maharashtra: A comparison between NFHS-5 and NFHS-4 surveys
Background: Lifestyle diseases are non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of long duration and slow progression and are result of combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors.
Maya Vikas Kshirsagar +1 more
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