International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2013
Background: Neurological disorders are often associated with psychological, emotional, and other ... more Background: Neurological disorders are often associated with psychological, emotional, and other psychiatric disturbances and may impede recovery of patient, making early identification and treatment of potential importance. Aims & Objective: The objective of the study was to see the psychiatric morbidities in in patients attending neurological outpatient department. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the Neurological Outpatient department in the Department of Medicine in Shri Maharaja Singh Hospital (SMHS) Hospital of Government medical college Srinagar. This was a cross sectional study. Five hundred cases of neurological patients were taken up for the study. Psychiatric diagnosis was done by using MINI plus scale which was structured interview. Morbidity in were analysed by the Pearson chi-squared test and t test. Results: Males constituted 46.6% i.e. 233 and females constituted 53.4% i.e. 267 of sample and mean age of the patients was 35.85 ± 9.475. The maximum number of patients, 40% (n=200) belong to 16-30 years age group ,Total patients 300 patients (60%) out of 500 had psychiatric diagnosis. The presence of psychiatric disorder was maximum in age group of 16-30 years. Conclusion: The results indicate that neurological patients have high levels of psychiatric morbidity. Screening patients with neurological disorders for psychiatric problems and timely psychiatric intervention can go a long way in improving the quality of life of these patients.
Haemonchus contortus has posed a great problem to researchers and has created confusion among the... more Haemonchus contortus has posed a great problem to researchers and has created confusion among them regarding its identification. In this study an attempt has been made to study the morphology and morphometry of Haemonchus contortus recovered from the ruminants and to relate it with some parameters like study area, host, intensity, methodology, age and sex of the host. It was observed that all these factors have some minor intraspecific effects on the morphology and morphometry of the parasites. These variations were of minor importance because they were found within the range of similarity and were not good enough to label it as a new species as was expected. Also some of the parameters with regard to morphology and morphometry of this parasite were described for the first time which were not described by the previous authors and these could be of great taxonomic importance for the identification of this parasite which is being confused many times and is being labeled a new species.
This paper aims to investigate the effect of use of sodium silicate in cold weather concreting. I... more This paper aims to investigate the effect of use of sodium silicate in cold weather concreting. In order to illustrate such effect, a series of laboratory tests were conducted. Workability tests, compressive strength tests, flexural tests and split tensile strength tests were carried out on concrete specimens having different percentage of sodium silicate and the results thus obtained were compared with those of normal concrete. The results indicated that the Sodium silicate does not contribute to an increase in strength of concrete, rather it has reverse effects .However it does increase Compaction Factor, thereby enhancing workability of concrete.
ObjectivesWe designed a population-based survey in Kashmir to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS... more ObjectivesWe designed a population-based survey in Kashmir to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies in the general population aged 18 years and above.SettingThe survey was conducted among 110 villages and urban wards across 10 districts in Kashmir from 17 October 2020 to 4 November 2020.ParticipantsIndividuals aged 18 years and above were eligible to be included in the survey. Serum samples were tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies using the Abbott SARS-CoV-2 IgG assay.Primary and secondary outcome measuresWe labelled assay results equal to or above the cut-off index value of 1.4 as positive for SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies. Seroprevalence estimates were adjusted for the sampling design and assay characteristics.ResultsOut of 6397 eligible individuals enumerated, 6315 (98.7%) agreed to participate. The final analysis was done on 6230 participants. Seroprevalence adjusted for the sampling design and assay characteristics was ...
Background: Seroprevalence surveys are useful in estimating past infections and provide an apprai... more Background: Seroprevalence surveys are useful in estimating past infections and provide an appraisal of the cumulative number of infections in a population. We designed a population-based survey in Kashmir to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies in the general population aged 18 years and above. Methods: The survey was conducted among 110 villages and urban wards across ten districts in Kashmir from 17 Oct 2020 to 04 Nov 2020. Serum samples were tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies using the Abbott SARS-CoV-2 IgG assay. Seroprevalence estimates were adjusted for the sampling design and assay characteristics. Findings: Out of 6397 eligible individuals enumerated, 6315 (98.7%) agreed to participate. The final analysis was done on 6230 participants. Seroprevalence adjusted for the sampling design and assay characteristics was 36.7% (95% CI 34.3%-39.4%). Seroprevalence was higher among the older population. Only one-half of symptomatic individuals reported having been tested. One out of every ten seropositive individuals reported a history of COVID-19 like symptoms. We estimated an infection fatality rate of 342 deaths per million infections. Interpretation: During the first seven months of the COVID-19 epidemic in Kashmir valley, approximately 37% of individuals were infected. There is still a significant pool of susceptible people in Kashmir. The number of infections will continue to rise unless infection prevention measures are practiced by the population. Funding: National Health Mission Jammu & Kashmir Declaration of Interests: We declare no competing interests, financial or otherwise. Ethics Approval Statement: The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of Government Medical College Srinagar.
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017
Background: Pregnancy is a major psychological, as well as physiological event; women may find th... more Background: Pregnancy is a major psychological, as well as physiological event; women may find themselves unable to cope with additional demands of pregnancy. Mental illness during pregnancy-whether anxiety, depression or more severe psychiatric disorders-can have a significant negative impact on a mother and her baby. Poor psychological health has been associated with low birth weight, premature birth, perinatal and infant death, postnatal depression, as well as long term behavioural and psychological impacts on the child. Depressive disorders are a common source of disability among women. Mental health problems during pregnancy and postpartum periods are one of the alarming health issue among women. Community-based epidemiological data on antenatal depression from developing countries is scarce. This study was conducted to assess the mental health status of pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of tertiary care hospital, SKIMS, Srinagar (J and K).Methods: A cross sectional stu...
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, 2011
Nematode parasite infections of sheep are a major problem throughout the world and are responsibl... more Nematode parasite infections of sheep are a major problem throughout the world and are responsible for economic losses in a variety of ways. In the present study an attempt was made to find out the various nematode parasites and their prevalence infesting the sheep of Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State in India. A total of 313 sheep of either sex and of different age groups belonging to different areas of Ladakh were examined for nematode parasites, out of these 136 (43.45%) were found infected. The study reveals the presence of four species of nematodes viz; Trichuris ovis, Haemonchus contortus, Dictyocaulus filaria and Chabertia ovina. It was also observed that among these T. ovis was most dominant followed by H. contortus, D. filaria and C. ovina, respectively. Furthermore season, sex, age and agro-ecology show an association with prevalence.
A composite ion exchange material, polyaniline stannic silicate was prepared under different expe... more A composite ion exchange material, polyaniline stannic silicate was prepared under different experimental conditions. Ion exchange material synthesized at pH 1.0 shows an ion exchange capacity 1.6 meq/g for Na + ions. The exchanger has been characterized on the basis of X-ray and TGA. Ion exchange capacity, pH titration, elution and distribution studies were also carried out to determine the preliminary ion exchange properties of the material. The effect of temperature on the ion exchange capacity of the material at different temperatures has been studied. The sorption behavior of metal ions was also explored in different surfactant mediums. The practical utility of the material was explored by achieving quantitative separation of toxic metal ions in synthetic mixtures.
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2014
To estimate the Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among adults in field practi... more To estimate the Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among adults in field practise areas of Government Medical College, Srinagar, India. The present study was cross-sectional in nature and was conducted in field practice areas of Government Medical College Srinagar. Three blocks of field practise areas of Government Medical College, Srinagar comprising of various villages were selected. Further 10 per cent of these villages were selected by the method of randomization sampling and then 10 per cent of household were taken again by systemic random sampling. In the selected household all adult population (18 years and above) were selected and screened by using General health questionnaires(GHQ). The patients who screened positive for PTSD (post-traumatic stress Disorders) were assessed and diagnosed. From the line listing the positive cases, the prevalence rates were calculated. Of the total 3400 subjects (age≥18 years), the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorders...
Ahmad 2009. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. JoTT allows unrestricted use of th... more Ahmad 2009. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. JoTT allows unrestricted use of this article in any medium for non-profit purposes, reproduction and distribution by providing adequate credit to the authors and the source of publication.
Abstract: A total of 208 cattle were randomly selected among slaughter houses, household and live... more Abstract: A total of 208 cattle were randomly selected among slaughter houses, household and livestock farms to determine the prevalence of fascioliasis. Epidemiological studies on fascioliasis of cattle were undertaken in such localities under different climatic conditions existing in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State. Infection rate was 51.42%, 27.69% and 21.91% in slaughtered, livestock farm and household cattle, respectively. Significant variations were observed in the prevalence with respect to various host factors and the ...
Diabetes represents a major public health 1 burden, both locally and globally. From 1985 to 2000,... more Diabetes represents a major public health 1 burden, both locally and globally. From 1985 to 2000, the number of people living with diabetes 1 globally rose from 30 million to 171 million. An estimated 285 million people corresponding 6-8% adult population will live with diabetes in 2010. The number is expected to increases to 438 million by 2030.With an estimated 50.8 million people living with diabetes, India has the world's largest 2 population followed by china with 43.2 million. The recent increase of diabetes in India and projections for the future constitute a major public health problem. High socioeconomic status groups in the India unsurprisingly have higher prevalence 3 of diabetes. Chronic diseases such as diabetes are causing substantial economic and life losses in low 4 and middle income countries. Sedentary life style of urban and peri-urban people, less exercise, results in double burden of high calories intake and causes serious complications like obesity, 5,6 diabetes etc. Previous study from Kashmir valley has documented a high prevalence of diagnosed (1.89%) and undiagnosed (4.25%) Diabetes Mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance (8.
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2013
Background: Anaemia is a major public health problem in developing countries like India and is es... more Background: Anaemia is a major public health problem in developing countries like India and is especially seen among women of childbearing age, during pregnancy and lactation. Nearly two-thirds of pregnant and one-half of nonpregnant women in developing countries have anaemia, which increases the risk of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. Aims & Objective: The study was designed to assess the prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women and to report the socio-demographic factors associated with anaemia during pregnancy. Material and Methods: This is a Cross sectional study. The study was conducted in Block Hajan, the rural field practice area under the department of community medicine, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura.482 pregnant women were examined and screened for anaemia. Haemoglobin level, age, education, income, type of family and parity were among the various variables studied. Statistical analysis was done by using Chi-square test using SPSS statistical package version (Chicago 11, IL). Results: A high prevalence (91%) of anaemia (Hb<11g/dl) was observed. The prevalence of anaemia was significantly higher in those aged ≥ 35 years. A highly significant association was found with woman's age, parity, educational and socioeconomic status. However, family type and birth interval were not significantly associated with anaemia. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women and there is need for correcting this to improve the overall health of pregnant women.
The aim of the present study was to compare the presence of psychiatric disorders in people with ... more The aim of the present study was to compare the presence of psychiatric disorders in people with hyperthyroidism and euthyroid patients attending the Endocrinology Outpatient Department at the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital in Kashmir, India. Seventy-five patients with hyperthyroidism and an equal number of euthyroid patients participated in the study. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling. All patients were female. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of demographic features. Hormonal screening was performed by immunoassay and haemagglutination method. For the mental health assessment, the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale [HAM-D], and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale [HAM-A] were used. There was a higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders among the hyperthyroidism group (60% versus 34.7%). In particular, there was a higher prevalence of major depressive disorder, suicidality,...
Objective: Objective of our study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors for diabetes mell... more Objective: Objective of our study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors for diabetes mellitus in the age group of 20 years and above in one of the semi-urban areas of Kashmir. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in Hazratbal, an administrative block of central Kashmir. A total of 1040 subjects (500 males and 540 females) aged � 20 years were screened for Diabetes Mellitus. Body mass index, waist to hip ratio, personal history and family history were recorded at baseline through pretested questionnaire. After an overweight fast, blood samples were drawn for determination of fasting plasma glucose. In the case fasting plasma glucose � 126mg/dL, a second determination was performed one week later. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus was based on the American Diabetes Association criteria 2004. The statistical analysis of the data was performed by using statistical package SPSS version 10.0. Results: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 6.05%, with known diabetes mell...
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017
Background: Pregnancy is a major psychological, as well as physiological event; women may find th... more Background: Pregnancy is a major psychological, as well as physiological event; women may find themselves unable to cope with additional demands of pregnancy. Mental illness during pregnancy-whether anxiety, depression or more severe psychiatric disorders-can have a significant negative impact on a mother and her baby. Poor psychological health has been associated with low birth weight, premature birth, perinatal and infant death, postnatal depression, as well as long term behavioural and psychological impacts on the child. Depressive disorders are a common source of disability among women. Mental health problems during pregnancy and postpartum periods are one of the alarming health issue among women. Community-based epidemiological data on antenatal depression from developing countries is scarce. This study was conducted to assess the mental health status of pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of tertiary care hospital, SKIMS, Srinagar (J and K). Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted over a period of six months from 1stSeptember 2016 to 28th February 2017 among randomly selected pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of tertiary care hospital, SKIMS, Srinagar. A total of 200 pregnant women formed the study subjects. Data was collected by interviewing the pregnant women using pre-designed, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analysed using Statistical Programme for the social science (SPSS) version 19.0. Results: Amongst the study population, prevalence of depressive disorder was 26%. The depression was significantly increasing with advancing pregnancy and advancing age. Socioeconomic status and depression was associated statistically significant (p=0.024). Women with bad relationship with in laws had significantly more depression compared to those who had good relationship with in laws (P=0.0037). The association between parity and depressive disorder was statistically insignificant(P=0,7144). Conclusions: When we care for mother we care for two live and live without psychological consideration is completely materialistic. A depressive symptom occurs commonly during 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy, drawing attention to a need to screen for depression during antenatal care. Maternal health policies, a priority in developing countries, must integrate maternal depression as a disorder of public health importance. Intervention should target women in the early antenatal period.
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2013
Background: Neurological disorders are often associated with psychological, emotional, and other ... more Background: Neurological disorders are often associated with psychological, emotional, and other psychiatric disturbances and may impede recovery of patient, making early identification and treatment of potential importance. Aims & Objective: The objective of the study was to see the psychiatric morbidities in in patients attending neurological outpatient department. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the Neurological Outpatient department in the Department of Medicine in Shri Maharaja Singh Hospital (SMHS) Hospital of Government medical college Srinagar. This was a cross sectional study. Five hundred cases of neurological patients were taken up for the study. Psychiatric diagnosis was done by using MINI plus scale which was structured interview. Morbidity in were analysed by the Pearson chi-squared test and t test. Results: Males constituted 46.6% i.e. 233 and females constituted 53.4% i.e. 267 of sample and mean age of the patients was 35.85 ± 9.475. The maximum number of patients, 40% (n=200) belong to 16-30 years age group ,Total patients 300 patients (60%) out of 500 had psychiatric diagnosis. The presence of psychiatric disorder was maximum in age group of 16-30 years. Conclusion: The results indicate that neurological patients have high levels of psychiatric morbidity. Screening patients with neurological disorders for psychiatric problems and timely psychiatric intervention can go a long way in improving the quality of life of these patients.
Haemonchus contortus has posed a great problem to researchers and has created confusion among the... more Haemonchus contortus has posed a great problem to researchers and has created confusion among them regarding its identification. In this study an attempt has been made to study the morphology and morphometry of Haemonchus contortus recovered from the ruminants and to relate it with some parameters like study area, host, intensity, methodology, age and sex of the host. It was observed that all these factors have some minor intraspecific effects on the morphology and morphometry of the parasites. These variations were of minor importance because they were found within the range of similarity and were not good enough to label it as a new species as was expected. Also some of the parameters with regard to morphology and morphometry of this parasite were described for the first time which were not described by the previous authors and these could be of great taxonomic importance for the identification of this parasite which is being confused many times and is being labeled a new species.
This paper aims to investigate the effect of use of sodium silicate in cold weather concreting. I... more This paper aims to investigate the effect of use of sodium silicate in cold weather concreting. In order to illustrate such effect, a series of laboratory tests were conducted. Workability tests, compressive strength tests, flexural tests and split tensile strength tests were carried out on concrete specimens having different percentage of sodium silicate and the results thus obtained were compared with those of normal concrete. The results indicated that the Sodium silicate does not contribute to an increase in strength of concrete, rather it has reverse effects .However it does increase Compaction Factor, thereby enhancing workability of concrete.
ObjectivesWe designed a population-based survey in Kashmir to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS... more ObjectivesWe designed a population-based survey in Kashmir to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies in the general population aged 18 years and above.SettingThe survey was conducted among 110 villages and urban wards across 10 districts in Kashmir from 17 October 2020 to 4 November 2020.ParticipantsIndividuals aged 18 years and above were eligible to be included in the survey. Serum samples were tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies using the Abbott SARS-CoV-2 IgG assay.Primary and secondary outcome measuresWe labelled assay results equal to or above the cut-off index value of 1.4 as positive for SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG antibodies. Seroprevalence estimates were adjusted for the sampling design and assay characteristics.ResultsOut of 6397 eligible individuals enumerated, 6315 (98.7%) agreed to participate. The final analysis was done on 6230 participants. Seroprevalence adjusted for the sampling design and assay characteristics was ...
Background: Seroprevalence surveys are useful in estimating past infections and provide an apprai... more Background: Seroprevalence surveys are useful in estimating past infections and provide an appraisal of the cumulative number of infections in a population. We designed a population-based survey in Kashmir to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies in the general population aged 18 years and above. Methods: The survey was conducted among 110 villages and urban wards across ten districts in Kashmir from 17 Oct 2020 to 04 Nov 2020. Serum samples were tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies using the Abbott SARS-CoV-2 IgG assay. Seroprevalence estimates were adjusted for the sampling design and assay characteristics. Findings: Out of 6397 eligible individuals enumerated, 6315 (98.7%) agreed to participate. The final analysis was done on 6230 participants. Seroprevalence adjusted for the sampling design and assay characteristics was 36.7% (95% CI 34.3%-39.4%). Seroprevalence was higher among the older population. Only one-half of symptomatic individuals reported having been tested. One out of every ten seropositive individuals reported a history of COVID-19 like symptoms. We estimated an infection fatality rate of 342 deaths per million infections. Interpretation: During the first seven months of the COVID-19 epidemic in Kashmir valley, approximately 37% of individuals were infected. There is still a significant pool of susceptible people in Kashmir. The number of infections will continue to rise unless infection prevention measures are practiced by the population. Funding: National Health Mission Jammu & Kashmir Declaration of Interests: We declare no competing interests, financial or otherwise. Ethics Approval Statement: The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of Government Medical College Srinagar.
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017
Background: Pregnancy is a major psychological, as well as physiological event; women may find th... more Background: Pregnancy is a major psychological, as well as physiological event; women may find themselves unable to cope with additional demands of pregnancy. Mental illness during pregnancy-whether anxiety, depression or more severe psychiatric disorders-can have a significant negative impact on a mother and her baby. Poor psychological health has been associated with low birth weight, premature birth, perinatal and infant death, postnatal depression, as well as long term behavioural and psychological impacts on the child. Depressive disorders are a common source of disability among women. Mental health problems during pregnancy and postpartum periods are one of the alarming health issue among women. Community-based epidemiological data on antenatal depression from developing countries is scarce. This study was conducted to assess the mental health status of pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of tertiary care hospital, SKIMS, Srinagar (J and K).Methods: A cross sectional stu...
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, 2011
Nematode parasite infections of sheep are a major problem throughout the world and are responsibl... more Nematode parasite infections of sheep are a major problem throughout the world and are responsible for economic losses in a variety of ways. In the present study an attempt was made to find out the various nematode parasites and their prevalence infesting the sheep of Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State in India. A total of 313 sheep of either sex and of different age groups belonging to different areas of Ladakh were examined for nematode parasites, out of these 136 (43.45%) were found infected. The study reveals the presence of four species of nematodes viz; Trichuris ovis, Haemonchus contortus, Dictyocaulus filaria and Chabertia ovina. It was also observed that among these T. ovis was most dominant followed by H. contortus, D. filaria and C. ovina, respectively. Furthermore season, sex, age and agro-ecology show an association with prevalence.
A composite ion exchange material, polyaniline stannic silicate was prepared under different expe... more A composite ion exchange material, polyaniline stannic silicate was prepared under different experimental conditions. Ion exchange material synthesized at pH 1.0 shows an ion exchange capacity 1.6 meq/g for Na + ions. The exchanger has been characterized on the basis of X-ray and TGA. Ion exchange capacity, pH titration, elution and distribution studies were also carried out to determine the preliminary ion exchange properties of the material. The effect of temperature on the ion exchange capacity of the material at different temperatures has been studied. The sorption behavior of metal ions was also explored in different surfactant mediums. The practical utility of the material was explored by achieving quantitative separation of toxic metal ions in synthetic mixtures.
Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR, 2014
To estimate the Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among adults in field practi... more To estimate the Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among adults in field practise areas of Government Medical College, Srinagar, India. The present study was cross-sectional in nature and was conducted in field practice areas of Government Medical College Srinagar. Three blocks of field practise areas of Government Medical College, Srinagar comprising of various villages were selected. Further 10 per cent of these villages were selected by the method of randomization sampling and then 10 per cent of household were taken again by systemic random sampling. In the selected household all adult population (18 years and above) were selected and screened by using General health questionnaires(GHQ). The patients who screened positive for PTSD (post-traumatic stress Disorders) were assessed and diagnosed. From the line listing the positive cases, the prevalence rates were calculated. Of the total 3400 subjects (age≥18 years), the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorders...
Ahmad 2009. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. JoTT allows unrestricted use of th... more Ahmad 2009. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. JoTT allows unrestricted use of this article in any medium for non-profit purposes, reproduction and distribution by providing adequate credit to the authors and the source of publication.
Abstract: A total of 208 cattle were randomly selected among slaughter houses, household and live... more Abstract: A total of 208 cattle were randomly selected among slaughter houses, household and livestock farms to determine the prevalence of fascioliasis. Epidemiological studies on fascioliasis of cattle were undertaken in such localities under different climatic conditions existing in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State. Infection rate was 51.42%, 27.69% and 21.91% in slaughtered, livestock farm and household cattle, respectively. Significant variations were observed in the prevalence with respect to various host factors and the ...
Diabetes represents a major public health 1 burden, both locally and globally. From 1985 to 2000,... more Diabetes represents a major public health 1 burden, both locally and globally. From 1985 to 2000, the number of people living with diabetes 1 globally rose from 30 million to 171 million. An estimated 285 million people corresponding 6-8% adult population will live with diabetes in 2010. The number is expected to increases to 438 million by 2030.With an estimated 50.8 million people living with diabetes, India has the world's largest 2 population followed by china with 43.2 million. The recent increase of diabetes in India and projections for the future constitute a major public health problem. High socioeconomic status groups in the India unsurprisingly have higher prevalence 3 of diabetes. Chronic diseases such as diabetes are causing substantial economic and life losses in low 4 and middle income countries. Sedentary life style of urban and peri-urban people, less exercise, results in double burden of high calories intake and causes serious complications like obesity, 5,6 diabetes etc. Previous study from Kashmir valley has documented a high prevalence of diagnosed (1.89%) and undiagnosed (4.25%) Diabetes Mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance (8.
International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2013
Background: Anaemia is a major public health problem in developing countries like India and is es... more Background: Anaemia is a major public health problem in developing countries like India and is especially seen among women of childbearing age, during pregnancy and lactation. Nearly two-thirds of pregnant and one-half of nonpregnant women in developing countries have anaemia, which increases the risk of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. Aims & Objective: The study was designed to assess the prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women and to report the socio-demographic factors associated with anaemia during pregnancy. Material and Methods: This is a Cross sectional study. The study was conducted in Block Hajan, the rural field practice area under the department of community medicine, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura.482 pregnant women were examined and screened for anaemia. Haemoglobin level, age, education, income, type of family and parity were among the various variables studied. Statistical analysis was done by using Chi-square test using SPSS statistical package version (Chicago 11, IL). Results: A high prevalence (91%) of anaemia (Hb<11g/dl) was observed. The prevalence of anaemia was significantly higher in those aged ≥ 35 years. A highly significant association was found with woman's age, parity, educational and socioeconomic status. However, family type and birth interval were not significantly associated with anaemia. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women and there is need for correcting this to improve the overall health of pregnant women.
The aim of the present study was to compare the presence of psychiatric disorders in people with ... more The aim of the present study was to compare the presence of psychiatric disorders in people with hyperthyroidism and euthyroid patients attending the Endocrinology Outpatient Department at the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital in Kashmir, India. Seventy-five patients with hyperthyroidism and an equal number of euthyroid patients participated in the study. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling. All patients were female. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of demographic features. Hormonal screening was performed by immunoassay and haemagglutination method. For the mental health assessment, the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale [HAM-D], and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale [HAM-A] were used. There was a higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders among the hyperthyroidism group (60% versus 34.7%). In particular, there was a higher prevalence of major depressive disorder, suicidality,...
Objective: Objective of our study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors for diabetes mell... more Objective: Objective of our study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors for diabetes mellitus in the age group of 20 years and above in one of the semi-urban areas of Kashmir. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in Hazratbal, an administrative block of central Kashmir. A total of 1040 subjects (500 males and 540 females) aged � 20 years were screened for Diabetes Mellitus. Body mass index, waist to hip ratio, personal history and family history were recorded at baseline through pretested questionnaire. After an overweight fast, blood samples were drawn for determination of fasting plasma glucose. In the case fasting plasma glucose � 126mg/dL, a second determination was performed one week later. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus was based on the American Diabetes Association criteria 2004. The statistical analysis of the data was performed by using statistical package SPSS version 10.0. Results: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 6.05%, with known diabetes mell...
International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017
Background: Pregnancy is a major psychological, as well as physiological event; women may find th... more Background: Pregnancy is a major psychological, as well as physiological event; women may find themselves unable to cope with additional demands of pregnancy. Mental illness during pregnancy-whether anxiety, depression or more severe psychiatric disorders-can have a significant negative impact on a mother and her baby. Poor psychological health has been associated with low birth weight, premature birth, perinatal and infant death, postnatal depression, as well as long term behavioural and psychological impacts on the child. Depressive disorders are a common source of disability among women. Mental health problems during pregnancy and postpartum periods are one of the alarming health issue among women. Community-based epidemiological data on antenatal depression from developing countries is scarce. This study was conducted to assess the mental health status of pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of tertiary care hospital, SKIMS, Srinagar (J and K). Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted over a period of six months from 1stSeptember 2016 to 28th February 2017 among randomly selected pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of tertiary care hospital, SKIMS, Srinagar. A total of 200 pregnant women formed the study subjects. Data was collected by interviewing the pregnant women using pre-designed, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analysed using Statistical Programme for the social science (SPSS) version 19.0. Results: Amongst the study population, prevalence of depressive disorder was 26%. The depression was significantly increasing with advancing pregnancy and advancing age. Socioeconomic status and depression was associated statistically significant (p=0.024). Women with bad relationship with in laws had significantly more depression compared to those who had good relationship with in laws (P=0.0037). The association between parity and depressive disorder was statistically insignificant(P=0,7144). Conclusions: When we care for mother we care for two live and live without psychological consideration is completely materialistic. A depressive symptom occurs commonly during 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy, drawing attention to a need to screen for depression during antenatal care. Maternal health policies, a priority in developing countries, must integrate maternal depression as a disorder of public health importance. Intervention should target women in the early antenatal period.
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