Publications by authors named "Pooja Gaigaware"
Background And Objectives: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are highly prevalent in the tribal populations; however, there are limited data regarding health system preparedness to tackle NCDs among these populations. We estimated the availability of human resources, equipment, drugs, services and knowledge of doctors for NCD management in the selected tribal districts in India.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 12 districts (one from each State) with at least 50 per cent tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and eight northeastern States.
Background & Objectives: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death in India. Although studies have reported a high prevalence of NCD in tribal populations, there are limited data pertaining mortality due to NCDs. Therefore, in this study we estimated the proportion of deaths due to NCDs among 15 yr and older age group in tribal districts in India.
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- The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) is a collaborative program aimed at controlling hypertension in India, involving 21,895 adult patients from four different states.
- A significant follow-up assessment revealed that blood pressure (BP) control improved from 26.3% to 59.8% among returning patients, indicating effective management, especially in primary care settings.
- Despite promising results, the initiative faced challenges with patient retention, highlighting the need for strategies to ensure more patients return for ongoing hypertension care.