Publications by authors named "Aanchal A Awasthi"
Objectives: To assess the awareness, practice, and utilization pattern of Unani medicine among the general population of Trilokpuri, East Delhi.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional, observational descriptive survey was conducted in New Delhi using pretested, predesigned, and structured questionnaire to assess the awareness and utilization pattern of Unani medicine on a sample size of 100 subjects.
Result: Out of 100 subjects, 60% were males and 40% were females with mean age 38.
Compliance for Community-Based Cervical Cancer Screening Program among Women of Age 30-65 Years Residing in Low Socioeconomic Settings of Mumbai, India.
Indian J Community Med
October 2022
Background: Low participation in screening and poor follow-up are major challenges in implementing population based screening in developing countries. Determinants of participation in a community-based organized cervical cancer screening program are discussed here.
Objectives: The objectives were to study factors determining compliance of women for cervical cancer screening in an urban low socioeconomic setting.
Article Synopsis
- Breast cancer is the leading cancer affecting women in India, with low awareness causing late-stage diagnoses and higher mortality rates.
- A systematic review analyzed the awareness, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer screening among Indian women, finding that most women had some knowledge but low screening practices.
- It concluded that educational programs are essential to improve awareness and encourage regular screening for early detection and treatment of breast cancer among all demographics in India.
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- - In 2018, cervical cancer caused 311,000 deaths globally, with India reporting nearly 97,000 new cases each year, highlighting a significant health concern among women.
- - A study aimed to analyze health professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cervical cancer screening in India, reviewing 22 articles with data from over 6,800 participants.
- - Results showed health professionals had good knowledge (75.15%) and positive attitudes (85.47%) toward screening but exhibited low practice rates (12.70%), indicating a gap between awareness and actual implementation.
Background: The use of tobacco, especially smokeless variety, is common and culturally accepted among Indian women. Hence, oral cavity cancers rank as the fourth most common cancers among Indian women.
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to study factors determining compliance of women for oral cancer screening in a population-based program in Mumbai and to create awareness among women regarding ill effects of tobacco and importance of oral cancer screening.
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- - The COVID-19 pandemic is described as the worst global crisis since World War II, with ongoing vaccine trials and national lockdowns being crucial to control its spread.
- - A study surveyed 383 participants aged 30 and over, all with at least one comorbidity, revealing that hypertension was the most common issue among them, followed by diabetes and thyroid disorders.
- - The research found that factors like education and occupation significantly influence people's attitudes and practices toward managing the pandemic, highlighting the importance of knowledge in responding to such global crises.
Article Synopsis
- Cervical Cancer is a significant health issue in India, with 96,922 new cases diagnosed annually and a high mortality rate, particularly in low and middle-income countries.
- A study reviewed 19 articles to assess women's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Cervical Cancer and its screening, including data from 7,688 women aged 12-65.
- Results showed only 40.22% of women had adequate knowledge about Cervical Cancer, with only 20.31% aware of screening practices, highlighting the need for improved education and communication strategies.
Introduction: Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage our own feelings and of others. It has emerged as one of the vital elements of success and interpersonal relations in everyday life. There are individual differences of EI depending on characteristics and behaviors of an individual, which determines their personality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of Internet Addiction, Poor Sleep Quality, and Depressive Symptoms Among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Osong Public Health Res Perspect
October 2020
Objectives: This objective of the study was to report the prevalence of internet addiction, sleep quality, depression, anxiety, and stress in undergraduate medical students.
Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among 221 undergraduate medical students at Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Data pertaining to internet addiction, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms were also collected using validated and reliable questionnaires (Young Internet Addiction Test, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21).