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Role of seasonality variation in prevalence and trend of childhood wasting in India: An empirical analysis using National Family Health Surveys, 2005–2021

Health Science Reports, 2023
Background Wasting develops over a short period and can be reversed with short‐term interventions. The prevalence of wasting typically varies from season to season—becoming higher during the monsoon (June to September) season as compared to the winter ...
Laxmi Kant Dwivedi, Mrigesh Bhatia, Anjali Bansal, Rahul Mishra, Shirisha P., Somnath Jana, S. V. Subramanian, Sayeed Unisa   +7 more
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The Prevalence of Self-Reported Tuberculosis in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India: Evidence from the NFHS-IV and V

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2023
Introduction: Since 1992, many rounds of the National Family Health Surveys have produced a significant quantity of data in India. The magnitude of the tuberculosis (TB) burden in Andaman and Nicobar Island can be better understood with this data.
Kannan Thiruvengadam, Rajendran Krishnan, Malaisamy Muniyandi   +2 more
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Prevalence, pattern, and predictors of formal help-seeking for intimate partner violence against women: findings from India’s cross-sectional National Family Health Surveys-3 (2005–2006) and 4 (2015–2016)

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background Help-seeking for intimate partner violence (IPV) requires women to disclose their experiences. For policymakers, low help-seeking threatens the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of gender equality, good health, and wellbeing.
Suman Kanougiya, Muthusamy Sivakami, Nayreen Daruwalla, David Osrin   +3 more
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Identifying the trend of persistent cluster of stunting, wasting, and underweight among children under five years in northeastern states of India

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2022
Objective: To examine the spatial clustering of child undernutrition and identify the persistent clusters. Methods: We utilized the data from the report of the National Family Health Survey, NFHS-4, (2015–16) and NFHS-5 (2019–21).
Kh Jitenkumar Singh, Vekutulu Chiero, Mosoniro Kriina, Nongzaimayum Tawfeeq Alee, Kirti Chauhan   +4 more
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Knot Ready: Lessons From India on Delaying Marriage for Girls [PDF]

, 2008
Examines trends in and predictors of age at marriage. Assesses the effectiveness of ten program and policy interventions, underlying factors, and lessons for expanding viable strategies: empower girls, mobilize communities, and influence decision ...
Rohini Pande, Sampurna Singh, Sharmishtha Basu, Sreela Das Gupta, Sushmita Mukherjee   +4 more
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UNVEILING MENSTRUAL HYGIENE: AN ANALYSIS OF NFHS-5

EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD), 2023
Menstruation, a natural and inherent process, has long been shrouded in a veil of stigma and taboo. Despite being a phenomenon specific to females, it has always been shrouded in mystery and mystique in many countries. Proper menstrual hygiene is essential to ensure comfort, prevent infections, and maintain the overall well-being of individuals during ...
null Tehzeeb Anis, null Mohammad Akram
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Geometrically Tunable Scaffold‐Free Muscle Bioconstructs for Treating Volumetric Muscle Loss

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Volumetric muscle loss is associated with traumatic muscle resulting in permanent functional impairment. Mold‐based, scaffold‐free, high‐density muscle tissue bioconstructs are developed in customizable geometric shapes and sizes. The transplanted rectangular solid‐shaped muscle bioconstructs improved muscle force recovery and tissue regeneration in ...
Bugra Ayan, Gaoxian Chen, Ishita Jain, Sha Chen, Gladys Chiang, Caroline Hu, Renato Reyes, Beu P. Oropeza, Ngan F. Huang   +8 more
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Regional Variations and Inequalities in Testing for Early Detection of Breast and Cervical Cancer: Evidence From a Nationally Representative Survey in India

Journal of Epidemiology
Background: The burden of cancer in India has been rising, yet testing for early detection remains low. This study explored inequalities in the uptake of breast cancer (BC) examination and cervical cancer (CC) among Indian women, focusing on ...
Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Md. Shafiur Rahman, Md. Rashedul Islam, Stuart Gilmour, Rei Haruyama, Atul Budukh, Abhishek Shankar, Gauravi Mishra, Ravi Mehrotra, Tomohiro Matsuda, Manami Inoue, Sarah Krull Abe   +11 more
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Changing Patterns of Child Malnutrition in India: A Comparative Analysis Across NFHS-3, NFHS-4 and NFHS-5

International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope
Child malnutrition continues to be a major public health concern in India, significantly affecting children's growth and development. This study examines malnutrition trends over one and a half decades (2005–2021) using data from NFHS-3, NFHS-4 and NFHS-5, with a focus on three key indicators: stunting, wasting, and underweight.
Naresh Chandra Kabdwal, Niraj Kumar Yadav, Neeti Purwar, Vaishali Gautam   +3 more
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NFHS survey approval for using dataset

, 2021
This is a confirmation letter from ICF approving to use the following DHS Survey Datasets for the registered research paper titled: "Determinants of very low birth weight in India: Results from National Family Health Survey ...
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