Publications by authors named "Bhagyalaxmi Sidenur"
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- Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing concern globally, impacting the health of rural families living below the poverty line (BPL); this study examines their awareness and protective measures against these diseases.
- A cross-sectional study was conducted on 96 BPL families in a rural area recognized for its sanitation efforts, gathering data on their vector protection practices, waste management, and knowledge of diseases through surveys.
- Results indicated that while many families utilized mosquito protection (64.1%), awareness of diseases like chikungunya and dengue varied, and issues like open defecation persisted despite access to sanitation facilities.
An estimated 52% of non-pregnant women of reproductive age in India are estimated to be affected by anaemia, which is categorised as a chronic condition. In 2019-2021, the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) which was undertaken revealed the following statistics about the prevalence of anaemia in the state of Karnataka. To estimate haemoglobin levels using non-invasive portable device among nursing students.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Hypertension is the commonest cardiovascular disorder and one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular mortality which accounts for 20-50% of all deaths. Although most studies describe hypertension in older adults and the elderly, there is a paucity of data on young adults as they are deemed to be at a lower risk of developing the disease.
Objectives: To study the prevalence of hypertension and study the risk factors and strength of association between factors and hypertension among 20-40 years old.