Publications by authors named "Sourav Kumar Pattanayak"

Background: To facilitate healthy aging in India, it is important not only to acknowledge older people's contribution but also to understand their perception regarding their impact in the society along with society's attitude toward them.

Objectives: This study aims to assess their self-perceived contribution in the society and the factors related with their contribution.

Methods: It was an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study, conducted at Amdanga block of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, during July 2021-June 2022.

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Background: While a smartphone can be a hugely productive tool, excessive use of this device can interfere with work, education, our physical and mental health, and productivity. Nowadays, we do not just use our smartphones, but we rely on them.

Objectives: The present study aims to develop and validate an instrument measuring the problematic use of smartphones among adults in a rural area of West Bengal, India.

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