Publications by authors named "Aurobindo Samantaray"
Article Synopsis
- The study compared responses from baseline and endline surveys in Odisha to evaluate changes in community knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding anthrax after a One Health intervention.
- A total of 2670 people were surveyed initially, with 2511 respondents surveyed afterward; results showed a notable increase in awareness of anthrax from 20.26% to 53.64% and vaccinations from 21.29% to 66.5%.
- The findings demonstrate that One Health interventions significantly improved community understanding and practices related to anthrax, emphasizing the need for such strategies in health policies targeting zoonotic diseases.
Acceptance of covid-19 vaccine among the healthcare providers in India.
J Family Med Prim Care
July 2022
Background: By increasing immunity, the corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19) vaccine is expected to reduce the rate of infection and severity of infection, as well as the rate of hospitalisation. Healthcare providers (HCPs) can provide a good example when it comes to their health habits. HCPs are believed to have the best vaccine acceptance rates because they are open-minded and informed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The prevention of new infections in high-risk groups is a major thrust in National AIDS Control Program. There is enough evidence that many epidemiological and behavioral determinants which make High Risk Group vulnerable to HIV transmission. The most effective means of controlling the spread of HIV is through the implementation of Targeted Interventions (TIs) efforts by which services are catered to them.
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