Publications by authors named "R Sarala"
Quality of life among community health workers in the districts of Koppal, Raichur and Mysore, Karnataka State, India.
Clin Epidemiol Glob Health
January 2024
Aim: To explore the Quality of life among the community health workers and its association with the socio-demographic variables.
Subject And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 739 Community Health Workers (CHWs), where a multistage random sampling technique was used and three districts were selected based on the proportion of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) in the districts of Karnataka. "WHOQOL-BREF" was used along with a Sociodemographic profile to determine the Quality of Life (QoL) among the CHWs.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the use of maternal healthcare services among tribal communities in nine districts in India, highlighting the prevalence of adequate antenatal care and institutional childbirth setups.
- Data from 2636 tribal women indicated that only 23% received adequate antenatal care, while 82% delivered in healthcare facilities; factors influencing these outcomes included access to roads and maternal education.
- The findings suggest that vulnerable tribal groups are at a higher risk for inadequate care, indicating the need for enhanced health outreach and investment in education and infrastructure to improve maternal healthcare access.
Objective: To report on vaccination status by 12 months of age among tribal children from nine districts of India.
Methods: Cross-sectional study of 2631 tribal women having a child aged 12 months or below from nine Indian districts with a considerable proportion of the tribal population. Socio-demographic details, reception of various vaccines by 12 months of age, mother's antenatal care utilisation and health system-related details were collected through a pre-tested, interviewer-administered questionnaire from mothers.
Objective: To assess the impact of Spirulina Chikki supplementation on the nutritional status of children (6 months-6 years).
Design: A cross-sectional study design was adopted to assess the changes in nutritional status among the children (after 12 months of intervention period). The bassline and endline assessment were carried out from September 2020 to August 2021, respectively.
Efficacy of the commercial plant products acting against influenza-a review.
Futur J Pharm Sci
December 2021
Background: Influenza infection always poses a threat to human and animal health. Vaccines and antiviral drugs are recommended to deal with the situation. The drawback of these remedial agents made the scientist change their focus on an alternative therapy.
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