Publications by authors named "Priyanka Parhad"

Article Synopsis
  • Primary health care is becoming increasingly vital in global policy, leading to India's 2018 Ayushman Bharat program, which transformed primary health facilities into Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs).
  • A study assessed 404 HWCs in Chhattisgarh to evaluate their readiness and performance in delivering primary health care services, measuring service volume against expected healthcare needs.
  • The findings revealed that HWCs treated an average of 358 outpatients monthly, covering 31% of the population's outpatient health needs; however, there were notable gaps in addressing mental health and chronic respiratory diseases, despite adequate resources and infrastructure at most centers.
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Introduction: The material that is currently available on the psychological issues that doctors deal with is restricted to a few national surveys and certain particular hospital surveys. The motive of the current study was to define the mental health status of medical as well as surgical professionals working in the public and private sectors of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Methodology: A self-reported questionnaire survey was used in an observational cross-sectional study to appraise the mental health state of both private and public medical practitioners.

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Background: The neonatal period is the crucial and vulnerable period of the human life cycle. Various research has been conducted worldwide that provide the baseline data on clinical profiles and predictors of outcomes of babies admitted to sick newborn care units (SNCUs). Nonetheless, studies on tribal areas and community outreach areas are rare.

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Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the largest pandemic that has affected people around the globe. Various researches have been conducted worldwide, but there is a scarcity of data from Central India on the relationship between several risk factors for infection and mortality. Our study assessed the predictors and patient profiles of those with COVID-19, which will aid in prioritizing patient treatment and preventive measures.

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