Health-Seeking Behavior and Economic Burden of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major public health concern, affecting millions worldwide and placing a significant burden. This study aimed to assess the health-seeking behaviors and the economic burden of T2DM patients in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Methodology This cross-sectional observational study was conducted from January 2019 to June 2020 at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Jaipur, India.

Cervical cytology abnormalities and associated genotype patterns of High-Risk HPV Infection in Women of Tripura, North-East India: A Hospital-Based Study.

The current study explored HPV prevalence and age variation in cervical samples of different cytological categories and HPV types from women seeking gynecological care in Tripura, northeast India. Pap smears, cervical tissues, and HPV/DNA specimens were collected from gynecological outpatient departments (OPD) or in-house patients and were screened for HPV16, HPV18, and other HPV types by PCR. Finally, logistic regression was performed to find the association between epidemiologic factors and HPV infection in women of different cytological grades.

Effect of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin Combination Use in COVID-19 Patients - An Umbrella Review.

Background: Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin combination was used rampantly in management of COVID-19 patients in different countries. Present review was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin combination compared to the control (standard care) and any adverse effect following this combination use in COVID-19 patients if any.

Material And Methods: We included all the systematic review with or without meta-analysis reporting the effect of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and Azithromycin (AZM) combination use in COVID-19 patient using three databases namely PubMed, medline, CINHAL, Web of Science from July 2020 till Jan 2022.

Profile of poisoning cases treated in a teaching hospital of Northeast India with special reference to Poison severity score: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Poisoning has been one of the greatest medical emergencies from the dawn of human civilization, posing threat to mankind. Tripura being a seven sister state of Northeast India have a unique topography, diverse ethnic groups, cross-cultural food habits, agriculture, and a horticulture-based economy that draws some distinctive type of poisoning threats compared to the rest of the Indian subcontinent. The present study was carried out to find out the epidemiological factors, toxicological profiles, and clinical outcomes of patients after consumption of poison.

Control of Dietary Salt Intake at Family Level by Housewives in Tripura, India: A Rural - Urban Comparison.

Background Intake of excess salt can lead to high blood pressure a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The behaviour risk factors for hypertension including high salt consumption, alcohol and tobacco use and physical inactivity; among them, salt intake reduction is one of the most cost-effective ways to control hypertension and CVD. Objective To find out the practice of salt intake control among rural and urban women of Tripura.

Quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS attending antiretroviral clinic in the center of excellence in HIV care in India.

Introduction: HIV/AIDS is a serious challenge globally. A plethora of morbidities due to crippling immune system reduces quality of life (QOL). The advent of highly active antiretroviral treatment has changed this deadly disease to a chronic manageable illness with focus shifting from fighting virus to ensuring a good QOL.

An Epidemiological Study on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Health Status among Adults in an Urban Area of Teliamura Municipality Area, Khowai, Tripura.

Background: In India, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the largest cause of mortality and morbidity in all regions of the country. Now, to reduce the burden of CVD in our country, we first need to assess cardiovascular health status of the adult population.

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess cardiovascular health status among adults and to find the influence of sociodemographic factors on it.

A cross-sectional study on the prevalence of anxiety among school students in Teliamura municipality area of Tripura.

Background: Anxiety in adolescence has been a serious problem nowadays. It is seen that anxiety among students cause many harms to their mental and physical health affecting their career.

Objective: The objective of this study is to know about the burden of anxiety among school students and to find out the association of different grades of anxiety with sociodemographic characteristics and any other factors.

Development of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Young Obese Tribal Subjects of Tripura: Link between Low 25 (OH) Vitamin-D Levels and Immune Modulators.

Background: There have been many studies conducted so far on Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) with its many aspects including its association with 25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels and its rather complex interplay with pro-inflammatory cytokines such as Interleukin-1a (IL-1a), Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α), Interleukin-17a (IL-17a) and anti-inflammatory cytokines such as Interleukin-4 (IL-4) and Interleukin-10 (IL-10). This study was designed to show the development of NAFLD in the young tribal population of Tripura and the link between 25(OH) Vitamin D and pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1a, IL-6, IL-17a and TNF-ɑ) and -inflammatory cytokines such as IL - 4 and IL - 10 and the development of NAFLD while at the same time throws light on the prevalence of 25(OH) Vitamin D deficiencies and the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the study group.

Methods: The study is an analytical cross-sectional study with final population of 94 cases between 18 to 40 years of age fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria and an equal number of subjects from same tribal community age and sex matched taken as control population.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding household consumption of iodized salt among rural women of Tripura, India: A mixed-methods study.

Introduction: Iodine is an essential element for thyroid function; it is necessary in minute amounts for normal growth, development, and well-being of all humans. There is gap in the utilization of adequately iodized salt in the rural areas due to nonavailability, poverty, poor knowledge of iodine deficiency diseases, and faulty storage practices.

Objective: The objective was to find out knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) regarding iodized salt consumption and association of sociodemographic factors, if any, among rural women of Tripura.

Awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension among adult population in a rural community of Singur block, Hooghly District, West Bengal.

Background: Hypertension is an important treatable public health problem both globally and in India with an increasing prevalence significantly in both urban and rural population. It is one of the leading causes of adult mortality and morbidity, but poorly controlled hypertension remains a major health problem.

Objective: The objective of this study was to find out awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension among study population and association of hypertension awareness with sociodemographic factors, if any.

An Epidemiological Study of Blood Pressure and Its Relation with Anthropometric Measurements among Schoolboys of Burdwan Municipal Area, West Bengal.

Background: High blood pressure (BP) is often an underdiagnosed problem, because of the asymptomatic nature in early phases of onset during adolescence. This increases the chances of developing complications later during adult life.

Objective: The objective of this study was to find the relationship of BP with anthropometric measurements among school-going adolescent boys.

Quality of life among geriatric population: A cross-sectional study in a rural area of Sepahijala District, Tripura.

Background: Quality of life (QOL) among elderly is an important area of concern which reflects the health status and well-being of this vulnerable population.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to find out different domains of QOL and its association with sociodemographic factors among geriatric population.

Methods:: A community-based cross-sectional study was done among 76 persons aged 60 years and above from August 2016 to October 2016 in rural areas of Madhupur, Sepahijala district, Tripura.

Quality of life among menopausal women: A community-based study in a rural area of West Bengal.

Introduction: During menopausal transition, there is a lot of fluctuation in the hormone levels making the peri and postmenopausal women susceptible to various mental and physical disorders. There is considerably lack of awareness about the effects of the menopausal symptoms in women in India. Studies on issues relating to menopause, especially among rural women, are also lacking.

A Study to Find Out the Full Immunization Coverage of 12 to 23-month old Children and Areas of Under-Performance using LQAS Technique in a Rural Area of Tripura.

Introduction: It is very important to analyze the factors which acts as obstacle in achieving 100% immunization among children. Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) is one of the effective method to assess such barriers.

Aim: To assess the full immunization coverage among 12 to 23-month old children of rural field practice area under Department of Community Medicine, Agartala Government Medical College and identify the factors for failure of full immunization.

Schmidt syndrome--a rare polyendocrinopathy.

Polyglandular auto-immune syndromes are rare entity. It is characterised by immune, dysfunction affecting two or more endocrine glands as well as certain non-endocrine organs. Diagnosing such cases could be challenging and misleading too.