Publications by authors named "Neha Kharodia"
Article Synopsis
- Areca nut is the fourth most commonly used psychoactive substance globally, valued in India for its cultural significance as well as a mouth freshener, and it is associated with addictive properties.
- A study in Guwahati, Assam involved 479 participants, focusing on their consumption patterns, knowledge, attitudes, and dependency related to areca nut, showing a high response rate among mostly male, educated, and self-employed individuals.
- Results indicated that the majority of participants found pleasure and stress relief in areca nut use, with over 80% believing it to be highly addictive, yet only 18% had attempted to quit, highlighting significant withdrawal symptoms and dependency issues.
Background: Cancer patients in the North East Region (NER) of India have poorer survival rates compared with the rest of India. This is due to late stage at presentation related to poor awareness, risk factors such as use of tobacco, alcohol consumption and less physical activity, This study aims to determine the association between socio-demographic characters and use of tobacco, alcohol consumption and physical activity among people in the NER.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1400 participants was conducted across Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya in the NER.
Background: Cancer patients' experience is dependent on the complex interaction between the patient, carer, healthcare practitioners and healthcare system. The aim of the study was to assess the experience of cancer patients in Assam in order to identify potential areas for improvement in delivering high quality cancer care.
Methods: A cross sectional patient experience survey was conducted in 400 patients using structured interviews and pre-tested questionnaires that collected patient-reported outcomes including access to cancer care, experience while availing cancer services across the pathway, waiting times, communication and counselling support, out-of-pocket expenditure and advice regarding available insurance schemes and financial support.