Publications by authors named "Abha Indora"
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- The study investigates the prevalence of anxiety and depression among homeless individuals diagnosed with Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) in Delhi, highlighting the serious relationship between homelessness, mental health, and infectious diseases.
- Out of 47 PTB patients screened, a staggering 95.7% exhibited symptoms of depression, while varying levels of anxiety were also identified, indicating significant mental health issues within this population.
- The findings suggest that many patients were unaware of their PTB status, emphasizing the urgent need for mental health assessments among homeless PTB patients in India to address the growing burden of mental illnesses in this overlooked group.
Background: In India, there are only a few studies done in the area of assessing the risk factors of Tuberculosis (TB) among the homeless population. The homeless population has quite a higher chance of developing Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) as compared with the general population due to the presence of an inappropriate environment and high prevalence of risk factors.
Methods: This study was done among the homeless population in both males and females aged 18 years and above in areas of Delhi (Yamuna Pusta and Mansarovar Park).
The term "infection control" refers to the policies and practices used in hospitals and other healthcare facilities to limit the spread of illnesses with the primary goal of lowering infection rates. The objective is to reduce the chance of infection in patients and Healthcare workers (HCWs). This may be achieved by making all the HCWs to follow and practice the infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines and by providing safe and quality healthcare.
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