Assessment of early neonatal practices to prevent hypothermia ; A comparative study.

Background: Globally, neonatal deaths are significantly attributed to hypothermia. This is mostly because of its co-morbidity with asphyxia, premature birth and severe neonatal infections. Worldwide, neonatal hypothermia case fatality rates (CFRs) range from 8.

Evaluation of antenatal care utilization and its effects on obstetric and newborn outcomes at a public and private hospital of Karnataka: A comparative study.

Background: Neonatal outcomes and perinatal mortality are directly and significantly impacted by the use of appropriate antenatal care (ANC) during pregnancy. The objective of this study is to evaluate the association between the use of prenatal services and maternal and newborn outcomes in both public and private healthcare settings.

Materials And Methods: This study was carried out in two tertiary healthcare setups in Mangaluru, Karnataka: Government Lady Goschen Hospital (LGH) and Kasturba Medical College Hospital (KMCH) Attavar.

A cross-sectional study on assessment of spiritual health and its associated factors among undergraduate students in a medical college in Mangalore, Karnataka.

Spirituality and spiritual health are an integral component of an individual's health and wellbeing. Among medical undergraduates and professionals, spiritual health has positive effects on the individual by decreasing burnout, psychological distress, and rates of substance abuse. Spiritual health is also correlated with increased satisfaction and meaning in life.

WITHDRAWN: Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus among Newly Detected Sputum Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients and Associated Risk Factors: A Cross-sectional Study.

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A cross-sectional observational study to assess socio-demographic factors in newly diagnosed TB DM comorbidity.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) co-morbidity is one of the rising public health problems. There is growing evidence that DM is an important risk factor for TB. This study was carried out to know the prevalence of DM among newly detected sputum positive pulmonary TB patients registered in District Tuberculosis Centre and to assess the risk factors of DM among TB patients.

Appraisal on patient compliance and factors influencing the daily regimen of anti-tubercular drugs in Mangalore city: A cross-sectional study.

Globally, India is the country with the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden with respect to the number of new cases occurring each year. Annual incident cases of TB in India accounts for more than 25% of total TB morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several factors have been associated with the adherence of TB medication, which can be broadly classified as patient/personal, social, structural and health service.

Stress and its association with involvement in online classes: a cross-sectional study among undergraduate students of a medical college in South India.

With the implementation of lockdown and all students restricted to their houses, medical education has shifted towards the online mode. The objective of this study was to assess stress during the pandemic and the association between stress and involvement in online classes among students of a medical college in Mangalore, Karnataka, South India. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 324 undergraduate students at a medical college in Mangalore, Karnataka, South India.

EVALUATION OF INAPPROPRIATE PRESCRIPTIONS IN THE GERIATRIC POPULATION OF AN URBAN SLUM IN BANGALORE.

Although the over 60 years age population constitutes approximately 8% of the total population, 30% of total medication is prescribed for this age group. Chronic diseases and polypharmacy in the elderly population increase the risk of inappropriate drug use. Some physicians prescribe medications without reviewing other supplements and medications used by the elder patient.