Publications by authors named "Harshavardhan Rajagopal"
Background Anemia, particularly due to low hemoglobin levels, is a significant public health concern in India. Traditional invasive screening methods can be burdensome and may limit access to diagnosis. This study evaluated the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of a noninvasive hemoglobin screening device called EzeCheck for determining hemoglobin levels across diverse populations in India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNon-invasive Hemoglobin Screening for Detection of Postpartum Anemia.
Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle)
July 2024
Introduction: Postpartum period is a critical period for a woman, where the body of the woman is in healing stage. In this situation, there arises the risk for developing anemia, if proper diet is not maintained. So, it is necessary to routinely determine the hemoglobin levels during this period to avoid chances of developing anemia and assist in early diagnosis.
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- There are new devices that can check hemoglobin levels without needing a blood sample, but it's not clear if they're helpful for treating anemia regularly.
- A study checked the impact of using these devices on 203 women over time, using an app to collect data.
- The results showed that checking hemoglobin regularly helped reduce anemia, and using these painless devices made it easier for women to get tested.
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.
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