Effectiveness of health education package on hand hygiene knowledge, attitude, and practices among food handlers in a tertiary care hospital in Delhi.

Background: Food handlers can serve as a medium for potential foodborne infections through contaminated hands, posing a public health hazard. Poor handwashing practices among them can be a source of foodborne illnesses through cross-contamination. Health education intervention using multiple channels is one of the most effective tools for improving hand hygiene behavior.

An interventional study to assess the impact of behavior modification therapy on motivation level for tobacco cessation among adult tobacco users in a resettlement colony of South Delhi.

Background: Tobacco use remains a significant global health challenge, contributing to 8 million annual deaths and potentially reaching 1 billion deaths in the 21 century. Despite taking efforts like India's National Tobacco Control Program, the country faces a persistent 39% tobacco use prevalence, particularly in low-income communities like those from Madanpur Khadar, Delhi. This study explores the effectiveness of behavior modification therapy in addressing this challenge.

Trend of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among young and middle-aged indians: Insights from a nationally representative survey.

Background: India, as a nation is witnessing epidemiological transition, which is taking place across all the states at different level, over past couple of decades. Owing to the long natural history of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), early identification of these risk factors can aid in understanding the distribution and future development of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Also, studying the trend of these risk factors over time can help in prediction of burden of various CVDs in future.

Predictors of adherence to prescribed antihypertensive medications among Hypertensive (15-49 years) in India: A secondary data analysis of National Family Health Survey 4.

Background: Adherence to medications is one of the key determinants of therapeutic control of high blood pressure and is seen as a bottleneck in our fight against hypertension control. We have little scientific evidence from India that highlights the determinants of treatment adherence.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify the predictor adherence to the currently prescribed antihypertensive medications.

Effectiveness of Awareness Package on Occupational Health Hazards among Ragpickers of New Delhi, India.

Background: Ragpickers are informal workers who collect recyclable materials to earn a small wage on daily basis. They work in vulnerable conditions and awareness regarding occupational and environmental hazard is essential for them.

Objective: To study the effectiveness of awareness program on various occupational health hazards among the ragpickers.

Predictors of intention to quit tobacco among construction site workers in Delhi, India.

Background: Information on predictors of quitting behavior among construction site tobacco users is scarce in India. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the intention of tobacco users toward quitting and its predictors with reference to sociodemographic profile.

Methodology: A community-based, observational study was conducted on adult 172 construction site workers in a university campus of Delhi.

Prevalence and correlates of nicotine dependence among construction site workers: A cross-sectional study in Delhi.

Introduction: Workers represent half the world's population and are major contributors to economic and social development. Tobacco consumption in construction site workers has been considered a big challenge.

Objectives: (1) To assess the prevalence of nicotine dependence among tobacco users.

Effect of Community-based Behavior Change Communication on Delivery and Newborn Health Care Practices in a Resettlement Colony of Delhi.

Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality in India continue to be high. Among other reasons, newborn care practices are major contributors for such high rates.

Objective: To assess the effect of behavior change communication (BCC) package among pregnant women regarding neonatal care.