Publications by authors named "Darshan Parida"

Background: Adolescence is defined as the phase of development that occurs between childhood and adulthood. Presently in India, 243 million populations are staring at the crossroads of transition from childhood to adulthood. Physical, emotional, and social issues unique to this age group make them vulnerable to various mental problems.

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Context: Household food insecurity (HFI) is considered one of the main risk factors of undernutrition. However, the evidence is not conclusive in our study settings. This study aimed to examine the association between HFI and nutritional status.

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Introduction: Diabetes is one of the modern-day epidemics with a spectrum of complications. Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common among patients with diabetes, and often it goes unnoticed in the initial period, which can later lead to complications. This study was planned to find out the magnitude of the problem of bacteriuria among diabetics and to look for its associated factors in diabetics.

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Article Synopsis
  • Anemia and poor menstrual hygiene practices greatly affect adolescent girls' lives, highlighting the need for evidence-based preventive measures.
  • A study in Bhopal involving 393 girls revealed a 38.7% prevalence of anemia, with 87.3% practicing poor menstrual hygiene management (MHM).
  • The findings indicate a significant association between poor MHM and anemia, suggesting the need for targeted awareness and improved sanitary facilities to alleviate the issue.
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Background: Stress is a subjective experience which creates an obstacle in a person's path of achieving his or her goals. It creates negative outcomes among the population. Medical curriculum is very vast and stressful.

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