Development of Risk Scoring Scale Tool for Prediction of Preterm Birth.

Background: Prediction of preterm births in the early stage during pregnancy may reduce prevalence of preterm births by appropriate interventions.

Aims/objective: The aim of the study is to develop an antenatal risk scoring system/scale for prediction of preterm births.

Subjects And Methods: From a cohort of 1876 and subset of 380 pregnant women attending Krishna Hospital Karad, Maharashtra, routine antenatal and in-depth information on diet, occupation, and the rest were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 16.

Antenatal Risk Scoring Scale for Predication of Low Birth Weight and Its Validity.

Background: Prediction of low birth weight (LBW) early during pregnancy may prevent LBW by appropriate interventions.

Aims/objective: The aim of the study is to develop an antenatal risk scoring scale for prediction of LBW.

Subject And Methods: Routine and in-depth information on diet, occupation, and rest was collected from November 1, 2013, to November 13, 2015.

Action-oriented colour-coded foot length calliper for primary healthcare workers as a proxy for birth weight & gestational period.

Background & Objectives: Foot length of the newborn has a good correlation with the birth weight and is recommended to be used as a proxy measure. There can be variations in the measurement of foot length. A study was, therefore, carried out to develop a foot length calliper for accurate foot length measurement and to find cut-off values for birth weight and gestational age groups to be used by primary healthcare workers.

Correlation of Cotinine Levels with Use of Smokeless Tobacco (Mishri) among Pregnant Women and Anthropometry of Newborn.

Introduction: 'Smokeless tobacco' is the term used for the tobacco that is consumed in un-burnt form and it can be used orally or nasally. Cotinine, a nicotine metabolite, is used to quantify exposure to tobacco, which readily gains access to foetal circulation. Cotinine is invariably found in coelomic, amniotic and foetal serum when maternal serum cotinine levels exceed 25ng/ml.

Field Testing of Second Generation of Colour-Coded Rings for Detecting Slow Progress of Labour at Rural Health Centres.

Introduction: An innovative appropriate technological tool of colour-coded rings based on cervicographic principles was developed to monitor deliveries.

Objectives: To study efficacy, feasibility and acceptability of colour-coded rings for monitoring active phase of labour.

Materials And Methods: All consecutive deliveries occurring at selected primary health centres from Pune, Satara and Kolhapur Districts of Maharashtra, during 15 months period were included in the study and matched control groups.

Field Testing of Appropriate Technological Tool of Individualised Color Coded Any Day Neonatal Growth Monitoring Charts for Neonatal Care at Primary Health Care Level.

Objective: To field test the Individualised Color Coded Any Day (ICCAD) growth monitoring charts at primary health care level in three districts of Maharashtra.

Methods: The present study was conducted in three districts of Maharashtra - Pune, Satara and Kolhapur and included newborns with weight ≥ 1500 g born during 1st May 2010 to 30th July 2011. Talukas were matched based on mortality and coverage indicators and put in study (ICCAD use) and control area (ICCAD non-use) from every District.

Effects of blood lead level on biochemical and hematological parameters in children with neurological diseases of Western Maharashtra, India.

Background: Lead is found in small but appreciable quantities in air, soil, drinking water, and food. Exposure to such amounts of lead does not lead to acute lead toxicity but produces subtle effects particularly in children. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of blood lead level on biochemical and hematological parameters in children with neurological diseases in Western Maharashtra, India, and to estimate the blood lead level by liver and kidney function tests and hematological parameters in children with neurological disorders admitted to the pediatric ward and compare them with healthy controls.

Feasibility of use of color-coded rings by nurse midwives: an appropriate technology based on partographic principles.

Objectives: To study the feasibility of use of color-coded rings as a proxy for partograph for early identification of slow progress of labor.

Materials And Methods: Color-coded rings were devised as a tool using appropriate technology to translate the partographic principles into simpler, easy to understand methodology. The rings were in pairs of 4 colors i.

Socio-demographic profile of pregnant women using mishri.

Background: "Mishri" is one among the various smokeless tobacco products used in the central and southern part of India. The use of newer tobacco products is increasing not only among men, but also among children, teenagers, and women of the reproductive age-group.

Objectives: To study socio-demographic profile of mishri users among pregnant women admitted for delivery into Krishna Hospital, Karad - Satara, Maharashtra.

Use of 'Mishri' A Smokeless form of Tobacco During Pregnancy and its Perinatal Outcome.

Background: Use of 'Mishri' (Tobacco containing teeth cleaning powder) is common in the central and southern part of India.

Objectives: To study the effects of Mishri use on the fetus during pregnancy and the perinatal outcome, and stopping its use.

Materials And Methods: All apparently healthy pregnant women were enrolled at 20 weeks of gestation from rural Maharashtra, India.

Physical wife abuse in an urban slum of Pune, Maharastra.

The present cross-sectional study was undertaken during August-September 2004 in an urban slum area of Pune to find out prevalence & characteristics of physical wife abuse/wife beating & to ascertain women's views & behavior towards it in a social context. The prevalence of physical wife abuse/wife beating was reported to be 61.5%.