Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccine in India; Requisite for a Healthy Community: A Review.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) affects approximately 80% of individuals, irrespective of gender, and is implicated in various cancers. Existing HPV vaccines, while safe and effective, do not sufficiently protect males when administered solely to females. This review, triggered by the urgent need to address this gap and reduce the associated stigma, aims to evaluate the introduction of a gender-neutral HPV vaccine, GARDASIL-9, in India.

Beyond Numbers: Decoding the Gendered Tapestry of Non-Communicable Diseases in India.

Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a major global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like India, with significant gender disparities in mortality and disease burden. This study aims to investigate these disparities, using data from national health surveys, to inform gender-specific public health strategies and align with global health goals.

Methodology: The study uses data from the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) and National Family Health Surveys (NFHS-4 and NFHS-5).

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of antimicrobial resistance awareness among healthcare workers in India: a systematic review.

Objectives: The study was conducted to identify and compile gaps in the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) regarding Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) among healthcare workers in India.

Methods: A systematic review of published literature from PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases was conducted in compliance with the PRISMA guidelines. The inclusion criteria focused on studies evaluating KAP toward AMR among various healthcare workers in India without restricting context to specific diseases.

Assessing patient satisfaction and healthcare delivery amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: insights from Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Introduction: Amidst the challenges posed by Covid-19, assessing healthcare quality in India is crucial, particularly through patient satisfaction levels.

Methodology: A cross-sectional survey of 277 participants in Jammu and Kashmir was conducted, utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire and PSQ-18. Data analysis was performed using SPSS (v25) including Chi-Square tests and Descriptive analysis.

Assessing patient satisfaction among COVID-19 survivors in Northeast India: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: This study investigates patient satisfaction among COVID-19 survivors in Northeast India, motivated by the unique long-term healthcare needs of survivors and the critical role of patient satisfaction in assessing and enhancing healthcare quality. By focusing on this underexplored region, the research aims to uncover insights that can guide improvements in patient-centered care and healthcare service delivery in similar contexts.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted using a Simple Random Sampling technique.

Acceptability and Satisfaction of Patients and Providers With Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.

COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease 2019, is an extremely contagious viral sickness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). After the first cases of this primarily respiratory viral illness were recorded in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in late December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 rapidly disseminated across the globe. Consequently, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global pandemic.

Shigella storm and men who have sex with men: A perspective on the Indian context.

Shigellosis is one of the driving factors for extrahepatic manifestations of sexually transmitted Hepatitis-C infection, which was previously thought to affect only men who have sex with men (MSM) who were human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive. Highly infectious diseases like shigellosis which has been termed as the potent factor for creating "perfect storm" of disease transmission with the conjunction of specific sexual activities between men, and HIV status is something which needs attention. Strategies such as health communication and social marketing could be utilized to enhance MSM awareness of shigellosis, and these efforts should focus on giving answers to the sorts of queries respondents pose regarding shigellosis.

Quality assessment of global health care system in the shadow of COVID-19: - a systematic review.

Introduction: The healthcare system is critical to the country's overall growth, which involves the healthy development of individuals, families, and society everywhere. This systematic review focuses on providing an overall assessment of the quality of healthcare delivery during COVID-19.

Methodology: The literature search was conducted from March 2020 till April 2023 utilising the databases "PubMed," "Google Scholar," and "Embase.

Assessment of Awareness Level Regarding Organ Donation among Healthcare Professionals and Students in India.

Introduction: Organ donation can be a life-saving opportunity for patients with severe organ failure. In India, the rate of organ donation of the deceased Indian population is exceptionally low. This necessitates enhancing awareness regarding organ donation among health care professionals and students, which can motivate the general population.

Patient satisfaction for telemedicine health services in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

Introduction: In the year 2019, the whole world witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has negatively impacted the health care delivery system. This has risen the necessity among health systems across the world to deliver health care services through telemedicine.