Publications by authors named "K Avarachen Mathew"
Introduction: In the past three years, there has been an increase in incidents of violence against healthcare workers in Kerala. The aim of the study is to explore the attitude of medical students toward violence against doctors.
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study undertaken at three of the four medical colleges in Ernakulam district in India as a part of our convenience sampling, which included around 1,500 students.
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- Metabolic syndrome, which includes obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure, is common in bipolar disorder patients, and this study highlights the lack of research from India on this issue.
- A study involving 83 bipolar patients was conducted to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome using specific diagnostic criteria, alongside evaluation of mood severity and suicidal risk.
- Results showed that 59% of the patients had metabolic syndrome, associated with more severe manic episodes and a greater risk of suicide, particularly in those taking multiple medications.
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- Individuals with mental illness face stigma, and improving attitudes among pharmacy students is crucial in addressing this issue, particularly in India where research is limited.
- The study assesses pharmacy students' attitudes, knowledge, and behavioral responses toward mental illness using standardized scales and a survey with over 300 participants.
- Results revealed significant stigma, with many students viewing psychiatric patients as dangerous, highlighting the need for educational interventions to foster better understanding and support for mental health.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to families in the form of social isolation, economic difficulties and inaccessibility of educational and supportive services.
Aims: To assess the levels of parental stress and psychological distress among parents of school-age children during the COVID-19 pandemic and to analyse its correlation with spousal support.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional, web-based study was conducted among the parents of school-age children in south India.