Development of a Study Tool to Measure Awareness of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Among Cancer Patients and Their Intention to Recommend the Vaccine.

Background: Literature suggests that there is poor awareness and uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in India. The role of cancer patients as potent advocates for HPV vaccine in their community is vital due to their first-hand experience with the turmoil that accompanies cancer. Hence, we have developed a study tool to measure the psychometric constructs "Awareness" of HPV vaccine among cancer patients and "Intention" to recommend the vaccine.

The role of ICDS services on early childhood development: A cross-sectional study in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Background: Integrated child development services (ICDS) include supplementary nutrition, nutrition and health education, health check-ups, immunization, preschool education, and referral services targeted at beneficiaries including pregnant and lactating mothers, children below six years, and women of reproductive age. Specific interventions are implemented to support children for a higher developmental outcome.

Objectives: The aims of this study are (1) to compare the development of ICDS beneficiaries in the age group of 4-6 years with the dropouts, (2) to assess caregiver practices among mothers of beneficiaries and the dropouts, and (3) to understand the perceptions of Anganwadi workers (AWWs) on early child development (ECD) and ICDS services.

Burden of Financial Hardship Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Maharashtra, India.

Introduction: Improved breast cancer treatments have increased survival rates, but prolonged and costly therapies strain survivors financially. This study addresses the dearth of research on financial difficulties among breast cancer survivors (BCS) in India.

Methods: A mixed-methods study was employed; we assessed financial hardship (FH) using the Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity-Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (COST-FACIT), a validated 12-item questionnaire.

Prospective cohort study of surgical site infections following single dose antibiotic prophylaxis in caesarean section at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Medchal, India.

Background: Caesarean section (CS) is considered to be a life-saving operative intervention for women and new-borns in certain antepartum and intrapartum conditions. Caesarean delivery may be accompanied by several complications including surgical site infections (SSI). However, there is a significant lack of uniformity in the administration of antibiotics for preventing surgical site infections (SSI) following caesarean deliveries.

Telemedicine in India: Where do we stand?

Telemedicine is considered to be the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology, thereby providing substantial healthcare to low income regions. Earliest published record of telemedicine is in the first half if the 20 century when ECG was transmitted over telephone lines. From then to today, telemedicine has come a long way in terms of both healthcare delivery and technology.