Publications by authors named "Jayanti Datta"

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  • The study investigates the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among patients at a designated STI/RTI clinic and examines the relationship between sexual behavior, demographic factors, and HIV status.
  • Findings revealed that common STIs included herpes genitalis (42.86%) and condyloma acuminata (26.37%), while a significant portion of participants reported inconsistent condom use (only 16.4% used them correctly).
  • The research highlights diverse sexual orientations among participants, with heterosexuals making up the majority (64.83%), and indicates a concerning rate of reactive HIV tests (8.8% RPR and 12.1% ICTC reactive).
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Background: Leprosy is a disease having tremendous social implications due to ostracization. Despite continuous efforts made so far to eliminate leprosy, stigma/misbeliefs/adverse attitude toward leprosy still prevails among common people. Community perceptions and attitudes towards leprosy patients are critical and unique indicator of how society stereotypes leprosy.

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Background: Recalcitrant dermatophytosis has become a menace in recent times. The perception of the hosts or patients regarding the disease gives a real-life picture of the deep-rooted host-factors and the way to overcome the socio-economic and cultural milieu that becomes a hindrance in preventing the relapse and recurrence of this infection.

Aims: This qualitative study was conducted to assess the perception regarding the patients' understanding of causation and prevention of dermatophytosis, role of personal hygiene, and healthcare seeking behavior, and consequently, exploring the socio-economic and cultural milieu that contributes to the menace of recalcitrant dermatophytosis.

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Scabies is a highly contagious, intensely pruritic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. It has high prevalence in many tropical countries where crowded people live in resource-poor settings. The rash is distributed differently in adults and children.

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