Publications by authors named "Reetu Passi"
Article Synopsis
- Cluster analysis can enhance epidemiological studies by revealing detailed health literacy profiles in a resource-poor rural community in northern India.
- The study involved a survey of 510 participants, using the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) to assess various health literacy strengths and weaknesses, revealing younger individuals had notably higher scores in social support and engagement with healthcare.
- Eight distinct clusters were formed based on health literacy scores, highlighting significant disparities in health literacy among different demographic groups, which could guide targeted interventions.
Assessment of village health sanitation and nutrition committees of Chandigarh, India.
Indian J Public Health
July 2019
Background: Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNCs), one of the key interventions introduced by National Rural Health Mission, are an important mechanism to ensure community participation and ownership for decentralized health planning.
Objectives: To assess the implementation status of VHSNCs and analyze the issues regarding their implementation in the villages of Chandigarh.
Methods: A cross-sectional mix method study was conducted in the year 2015 in all 22 VHSNCs of Chandigarh.