Publications by authors named "Sukanya Ray"

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  • Human anatomy instruction primarily uses cadaver dissection, which can lead to significant anxiety and discomfort among health science students.
  • A study conducted with 127 medical and nursing students evaluated the impact of video demonstrations compared to direct exposure to cadaver dissection on anxiety levels and attitudes towards death.
  • Results indicated that video demonstrations reduced anxiety but did not change feelings of disgust or attitudes towards death, highlighting the need for better coping strategies in anatomy education.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a wave of changes in the lives of people across the world, especially those from marginalized communities. The study aimed to understand the lived experiences of migrant workers during the early months of the pandemic using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Thirteen men working as migrant workers in Mumbai, India were interviewed telephonically and the data obtained was analysed using thematic analysis.

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  • - Mental illness impacts over one-third of India's population, but there's limited knowledge about mental health systems in Madhya Pradesh, prompting a study to evaluate the state's mental health services.
  • - Conducted as part of the National Mental Health Survey 2015-16 across 48 districts, the study employed data from previous WHO assessments to provide a comprehensive situational analysis of mental health resources.
  • - Findings revealed that only 13.7% of districts were part of the District Mental Health Program, with a mere 0.05 psychiatrists per lakh population and just 0.2% of the health budget allocated to mental health, indicating a critical need for improvement in mental healthcare facilities and staffing.
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Research indicates the role of parents in women's body dissatisfaction and maladaptive eating patterns. Fathers, in particular, have unique roles in determining daughters' protection against these health risks. Additionally, self-esteem, feminist values, and psychological empowerment are linked with body dissatisfaction and maladaptive eating patterns among women.

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In recent years, the subject of integrated healthcare, including the integration of behavioral health services into primary care, within the healthcare field has been increasingly of interest to researchers, providers, and policy makers. However, little is known about the experiences of providers within integrated care and the impact of these experiences on inter-professional relationships and collaboration. The researchers aimed to explore differences in providers' perspectives, including inter-professional collaboration and overall job satisfaction, by provider type and level of integration.

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Disordered eating and body image concerns continue to be rising problems for young women that come with significant mental and physical health risks. Primary care may be a potential avenue for early identification and intervention of eating and body image issues. However, few studies have explored this area in depth.

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Background: About 14% of the global mental health burden is contributed by India. However, there exists a disparity in mental health patterns, utilization, and prioritization among various Indian states. The state of Madhya Pradesh is a low performer among Indian states, ranking lower than the national average on the Human Development Index, Hunger Index, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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The present study explored variations in online communication and relationship preferences for friends, family, coworkers, and unknown individuals across gender (men, women), age (young, middle, late), and duration of Internet use (low, medium, high). A total of 174 individuals participated in this study. They were divided into two gender (86 men and 88 women), three age (60 young, 60 middle, and 54 late) and three Internet use duration (60 low, 58 medium, and 54 high) groups.

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