Publications by authors named "Meenal M Thakare"

Background: Unsafe injecting drug use is a documented risk factor for the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Harm reduction strategy aims at reducing this deleterious consequence.

Objectives: To study the prevalence and predictors of injecting as well as sexual risk behavior among male injecting drug users (IDUs).

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes are the world's leading public health issues. They are the cause of morbidity, mortality, and pose a burden on the healthcare system.

Aims And Objectives: The aim and objective of this study were to study the prevalence of diabetes and its predictors among TB patients currently on treatment.

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Introduction: Reproductive tract infection (RTI) is a public health problem affecting women's health, especially in developing country like India. The associated stigma with this reproductive morbidity is often a deterrent in seeking health care.

Aims And Objectives: The aim was to study the prevalence of RTI symptoms and treatment-seeking behavior among married women of reproductive age group.

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