Publications by authors named "S Li Bassi"
Introduction: Each Indian state can select one of the two implementation models under India's National Adolescent Health Strategy, i.e., Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram, either direct implementation through the existing State Health Department and systems, or the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) implementation model, which involves partnering with one or more field-level NGOs to provide the services and personnel.
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- India has implemented a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes, but they are still being marketed online, particularly through social media platforms, posing a challenge to the ban.
- A 2022 survey involving 370 youth revealed that 66.6% learned about e-cigarettes from social media, primarily Instagram, which hosts numerous influencers promoting their use as trendy and beneficial.
- To protect young people and work towards a tobacco-free generation, strong enforcement of existing regulations and educational programs on the risks of e-cigarettes and current laws are essential.
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- This review article highlights global advancements in neuro-ophthalmology, specifically focusing on innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques shaping the field's future.
- Key developments include the vital role of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for understanding optic nerve and central nervous system issues, as well as the promise of gene therapy for conditions like Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy.
- The article also explores the impact of telemedicine and artificial intelligence in patient care, along with emerging biomarkers and new treatments such as Tocilizumab and Teprotumumab, enhancing the approach to managing conditions like immune-mediated optic neuritis.
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- - Adolescence is a critical developmental phase where inadequate health knowledge can lead to poor health outcomes in adulthood; thus, education on health topics is vital.
- - The RKSK program in India uses peer educators to improve adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to various health issues, with a study focusing on KAP disparities by gender.
- - Results showed that adolescents had the most knowledge about substance misuse, but less about sexual health and violence; peer educators generally had better knowledge, and engagement with RKSK improved nutritional practices among participants.