Publications by authors named "Jyotismita Pathak"
Dibrugarh Health and Demographic Surveillance System (Dibrugarh-HDSS), was started in the year 2019 with the objective to create the health and demographic database of a population from a defined geographical area and a surveillance system for providing technical assistance for the implementation of programmes and formulating intervention strategies for reducing disease morbidities and mortalities in the population. Dibrugarh-HDSS adopted a panel design and covered 60 contiguous villages and 20 tea gardens. Line listing of all the households was conducted and a unique identification number detailing State, district, village/tea garden and serial number was provided along with geotagging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLow birth weight is associated with morbidities and mortality in the later life. Prevalence of anemia and under nutrition in Assam were reported to be high which may correlate with low birth weight of infants. The present study assessed prevalence and risk factors for low birth weight in a health and demographic cohort established in Dibrugarh district, Assam.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To observe and compare breastfeeding practices in villages and tea-gardens.
Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study among mothers of infants in a health and demographic surveillance site in Dibrugarh, Assam.
Results: 1435 mothers (855 from tea-gardens, 580 from villages); and 1437 infants (857 from tea-gardens, 580 from villages), were included in study.
Background: Child malnutrition is linked to household food insecurity. Literature reveals mixed results, but most studies were carried out in adults.
Aims: The aim of this study is to assess household food insecurity and nutritional status in children attending Anganwadi centers (AWCs) of Dibrugarh district.