Outcomes of external cephalic version for antenatal women with breech presentation in a secondary hospital in Vellore, Tamil Nadu - a retrospective review.

Objective: Breech presentation is the most common fetal malpresentation at term, with an incidence of 3-4%. External cephalic version (ECV) is a procedure that can be offered to women with breech presentation beyond 36 weeks of gestation to convert it to cephalic presentation, reducing the risks of a vaginal breech delivery and the morbidities associated with caesarean section.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of women who underwent ECV between October 2012 and June 2020 with the objectives of determining the success rate of the procedure, the mode of delivery, the maternal and neonatal outcomes, periprocedural complications and their management.

Perceived Stigma Regarding Mental Illnesses among Rural Adults in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, South India.

Background: Stigma is an important factor that determines whether individuals seek treatment for mental illnesses. Studies assessing public perceptions regarding mental illnesses are scarce in India. This study documents the stigma perceived by a rural population toward patients with mental illness and their families.

Profile of elderly attending a general practice clinic in a poor urban area: A cross-sectional study from South India.

Introduction: In India, the number of elderly is steadily increasing and is likely to reach 301 million by 2051. The increasing number and proportion of elderly will have a direct impact on the demand for health and pension services. As per the Demography of Indian Aging (Rajan .

Prevalence of Congenital Anomalies in a Secondary Care Hospital in South India: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: To study the prevalence and types of congenital anomalies that present at birth in a secondary-level hospital in South India and its contribution to perinatal mortality.

Materials And Methods: A total of 36,074 births over 10 years, from 2003 to 2013, were studied for the prevalence of gross congenital malformations at birth. It was a descriptive, cross-sectional study using data from the birth register and available medical records.

Melioidosis: a report of two cases.

Melioidosis is increasingly being reported from India in the past few years. Since it can mimic tuberculosis during the initial presentation, treatment with antituberculosis drugs is common. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any pyrexia of unknown origin.

Determinants of postpartum anemia among women from a rural population in southern India.

Background: Even though the problem of anemia during pregnancy has been adequately emphasized, very little attention has been paid to postpartum anemia. The objective of the current study was to estimate the mean change in maternal hemoglobin from 36 weeks' gestation to 6 weeks postpartum and to identify the factors associated with anemia during the postpartum period among women in a rural development block in Tamil Nadu, India.

Methods: Ninety-three pregnant women were interviewed using a structured questionnaire at 36 weeks' gestation and then at 2 and 6 weeks postpartum.

Quality-of-Life among Elderly with Untreated Fracture of Neck of Femur: A Community Based Study from Southern India.

Background And Objectives: Owing to the high prevalence of osteoporosis and falls, elderly people are at risk of developing hip fractures. The objective of the current study is to assess the quality-of-life (QOL) of elderly (>60 years) with untreated hip fractures in a rural developmental block in Southern India.

Methodology: Twenty-one elderly with an untreated fracture neck of femur were identified with the help of community level health workers.