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Chauhan A, Mahapatra P, Shukla A, Karthickeyan V, Sinha A, Pati S. Non-communicable disease risk reduction training for medical graduates in India: context, challenges and opportunities. J Public Health Policy 2024; 45:344-356. [PMID: 38789651 DOI: 10.1057/s41271-024-00490-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Physicians' hold pivotal roles in improving non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Studies conducted in India revealed that physicians' feel unprepared to address NCDs risk reduction and provide counseling. We conducted a gap analysis using desk reviews to identify inclusion of NCD risk reduction in medical curricula, and a scoping review to assess knowledge, attitude, perception, and practice related to NCD risk reduction among the undergraduate medical students in India. We also conducted key-informant interviews to understand perceptions among medical students and physicians. We found a lack of knowledge about NCDs and strong interest and perceived need for NCD risk reduction training among both medical students and their teachers. Our findings suggest promoting NCD prevention by physicians and allied health workers in clinical settings can enable the learning environment for medical students to adopt these practices.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Smt. NHL MMC, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
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Leslie HH, Babu GR, Dolcy Saldanha N, Turcotte-Tremblay AM, Ravi D, Kapoor NR, Shapeti SS, Prabhakaran D, Kruk ME. Population Preferences for Primary Care Models for Hypertension in Karnataka, India. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e232937. [PMID: 36917109 PMCID: PMC10015308 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.2937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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Importance Hypertension contributes to more than 1.6 million deaths annually in India, with many individuals being unaware they have the condition or receiving inadequate treatment. Policy initiatives to strengthen disease detection and management through primary care services in India are not currently informed by population preferences. Objective To quantify population preferences for attributes of public primary care services for hypertension. Design, Setting, and Participants This cross-sectional study involved administration of a household survey to a population-based sample of adults with hypertension in the Bengaluru Nagara district (Bengaluru City; urban setting) and the Kolar district (rural setting) in the state of Karnataka, India, from June 22 to July 27, 2021. A discrete choice experiment was designed in which participants selected preferred primary care clinic attributes from hypothetical alternatives. Eligible participants were 30 years or older with a previous diagnosis of hypertension or with measured diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher or systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher. A total of 1422 of 1927 individuals (73.8%) consented to receive initial screening, and 1150 (80.9%) were eligible for participation, with 1085 (94.3%) of those eligible completing the survey. Main Outcomes and Measures Relative preference for health care service attributes and preference class derived from respondents selecting a preferred clinic scenario from 8 sets of hypothetical comparisons based on wait time, staff courtesy, clinician type, carefulness of clinical assessment, and availability of free medication. Results Among 1085 adult respondents with hypertension, the mean (SD) age was 54.4 (11.2) years; 573 participants (52.8%) identified as female, and 918 (84.6%) had a previous diagnosis of hypertension. Overall preferences were for careful clinical assessment and consistent availability of free medication; 3 of 5 latent classes prioritized 1 or both of these attributes, accounting for 85.1% of all respondents. However, the largest class (52.4% of respondents) had weak preferences distributed across all attributes (largest relative utility for careful clinical assessment: β = 0.13; 95% CI, 0.06-0.20; 36.4% preference share). Two small classes had strong preferences; 1 class (5.4% of respondents) prioritized shorter wait time (85.1% preference share; utility, β = -3.04; 95% CI, -4.94 to -1.14); the posterior probability of membership in this class was higher among urban vs rural respondents (mean [SD], 0.09 [0.26] vs 0.02 [0.13]). The other class (9.5% of respondents) prioritized seeing a physician (the term doctor was used in the survey) rather than a nurse (66.2% preference share; utility, β = 4.01; 95% CI, 2.76-5.25); the posterior probability of membership in this class was greater among rural vs urban respondents (mean [SD], 0.17 [0.35] vs 0.02 [0.10]). Conclusions and Relevance In this study, stated population preferences suggested that consistent medication availability and quality of clinical assessment should be prioritized in primary care services in Karnataka, India. The heterogeneity observed in population preferences supports considering additional models of care, such as fast-track medication dispensing to reduce wait times in urban settings and physician-led services in rural areas.
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- Hannah H. Leslie
- Division of Prevention Science, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco
- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Indian Institute of Public Health–Bangalore, Public Health Foundation of India, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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- Indian Institute of Public Health–Bangalore, Public Health Foundation of India, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
- VITAM–Laval University Sustainable Health Research Center, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Indian Institute of Public Health–Bangalore, Public Health Foundation of India, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Indian Institute of Public Health–Bangalore, Public Health Foundation of India, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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- Centre for Chronic Conditions and Injuries, Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi
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- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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Kim S, Seshadrinathan S, Jenkins KJ, Murala JS. Can the Public-Private Business Model Provide a Sustainable Quality Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Program in Low- and Middle-Income Countries? World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2023; 14:316-325. [PMID: 36788012 PMCID: PMC10115927 DOI: 10.1177/21501351221151057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Over 90% of the world's children with congenital heart disease do not have access to cardiac care. Although many models provide pediatric cardiac surgery in low- and middle-income countries, sustainability poses a barrier. We explore one model providing care for the underserved in Chennai, India, that came into existence through trial and error over 30 years across three phases. Phase 1 was a Tamilnadu state government-sponsored program that soon became unsustainable with unmet demands. Phase 2 utilized a grassroots foundation of a public-private partnership (PPP) with few donors and a hospital with suboptimal infrastructure. Phase 3 is the ongoing fine-tuning of the PPP model, with upgraded infrastructure and a well-trained team. Through indigenization, an average cardiac surgery costs Rupees (Rs.) 1,80,000 ($2400). The government funds Rs. 60,000 to 80,000 ($800-$1066.67), and the rest is funded through the fund pool. The goal is to perform 100 free surgeries annually by maintaining a fund pool of Rs. 50 lakhs ($66,666.67), which supplements government funds. This ensures equitable distribution of funds with no compromise on resources (disposables, single-use cannulas, etc). Our model ensures the dignity of the patient, fair compensation for workers, and is practical, affordable, and easily adaptable. Thus far, this model provided free cardiac surgery for 357 children from Risk Adjusted Congenital Heart Surgery Score of 1 to 4, with an overall mortality of 2.73%. The prerequisites for this model are having a "spark plug," a dedicated surgical team, a partnership with state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a steady flow of funds.
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- Stephany Kim
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Public Health Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Singh A, Jha A, Purbey S, Ravi P. Healthcare provider selection for elderly patients suffering from NCD's: an analysis with the combined approach of DEMATEL and AHP. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/jica-11-2021-0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeElderly patients suffering from non-communicable disease face a dilemma in the selection of healthcare providers. This study attempts to identify the key variables playing a crucial role and identify the appropriate healthcare destination with the help of a combination of Decision-making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) techniques. The primary objective is to introduce the DEMATEL and AHP as efficient decision-making methods to choose the right healthcare provider for elderly patients suffering from non-communicable diseases.Design/methodology/approachAn integrative approach utilizing DEMATEL and AHP is used to reach the ideal solution for healthcare provider selection decisions. The DEMATEL approach is used to segregate the cause and effect variables. Similarly, the AHP is used to identify the weights of the top five cause-inducing variables, and the paired comparison method is used to select the healthcare provider.FindingsThe variables such as dependency on family members, easily accessible services, and patient autonomy play a vital role in the selection decision of healthcare providers in elderly patients suffering from non-communicable diseases.Practical implicationsIn terms of priority, home healthcare should be considered the preferred provider for elderly patients suffering from non-communicable diseases followed by neighbourhood registered medical practitioners and hospitals.Originality/valueThis is the first of its kind study which has attempted to solve the healthcare provider selection decision with the combined approach of DEMATEL and AHP.
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Integration of national cancer registry program with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in India: A necessity or an option. PUBLIC HEALTH IN PRACTICE 2022; 3:100263. [PMID: 36101765 PMCID: PMC9461636 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2022.100263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Thampi V, Hariprasad R, John A, Nethan S, Dhanasekaran K, Kumar V, Birur P, Thakur JS, Lilford R, Rajpoot NM, Gill P. Feasibility of Training Community Health Workers in the Detection of Oral Cancer. JAMA Netw Open 2022; 5:e2144022. [PMID: 35040966 PMCID: PMC8767429 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.44022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Visual screening for oral cancer has been found to be useful in a large randomized clinical trial in Kerala, India, showing substantial reduction in mortality. To address the shortage of medical personnel in resource-deficient regions, using the services of community health workers has been proposed as a strategy to fill the gap in human resources in health care. OBJECTIVE To assess the feasibility of community health workers in screening and early detection of oral cancer using a mobile application capturing system. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A cross-sectional study using a household sample was conducted in 10 areas of Gautam Budhnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India, from January 31, 2020, to March 31, 2021, to assess the feasibility of identification of oral lesions by community health workers using a mobile phone application compared with diagnosis by trained dentists in a screening clinic. Men and women aged 30 years or older as well as tobacco users younger than 30 years were eligible for screening. INTERVENTIONS Screening by trained community health workers vs dentists. RESULTS A total of 1200 participants were screened by the community health workers during their home visits; of these, 1018 participants (526 [51.7%] men; mean [SD] age, 35 [16] years) were also referred and screened by the dentists a clinic. There was near-perfect agreement (κ = 0.9) between the findings of the community health workers and the dentists in identifying the positive or negative cases with overall sensitivity of 96.69% (95% CI, 94.15%-98.33%) and specificity of identification of 98.69% (95% CI, 97.52%-99.40%). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this cross-sectional study, trained community health workers were able after initial supervision by qualified dentists to perform oral cancer screening programs. These findings suggest that community health workers can perform this screening in resource-constrained settings.
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- Vipin Thampi
- Piramal Swasthya Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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- Shore Christian Fellowship, Rajnandgaon Chhatisgarh, India
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- Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research, Noida, India
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- E-Government Cell, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India
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- Oral Medicine and Radiology, KLE Institute of Dental Sciences and Lead-Oral Cancer Screening-Biocon Foundation, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration West Midlands, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, United Kingdom
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- Department of Computer Science, Tissue Image Analytics Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- Division of Health Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Lee J, Wilkens J, Meijer E, Sekher TV, Bloom DE, Hu P. Hypertension awareness, treatment, and control and their association with healthcare access in the middle-aged and older Indian population: A nationwide cohort study. PLoS Med 2022; 19:e1003855. [PMID: 34982770 PMCID: PMC8726460 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertension is the most important cardiovascular risk factor in India, and representative studies of middle-aged and older Indian adults have been lacking. Our objectives were to estimate the proportions of hypertensive adults who had been diagnosed, took antihypertensive medication, and achieved control in the middle-aged and older Indian population and to investigate the association between access to healthcare and hypertension management. METHODS AND FINDINGS We designed a nationally representative cohort study of the middle-aged and older Indian population, the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI), and analyzed data from the 2017-2019 baseline wave (N = 72,262) and the 2010 pilot wave (N = 1,683). Hypertension was defined as self-reported physician diagnosis or elevated blood pressure (BP) on measurement, defined as systolic BP ≥ 140 mm Hg or diastolic BP ≥ 90 mm Hg. Among hypertensive individuals, awareness, treatment, and control were defined based on self-reports of having been diagnosed, taking antihypertensive medication, and not having elevated BP, respectively. The estimated prevalence of hypertension for the Indian population aged 45 years and older was 45.9% (95% CI 45.4%-46.5%). Among hypertensive individuals, 55.7% (95% CI 54.9%-56.5%) had been diagnosed, 38.9% (95% CI 38.1%-39.6%) took antihypertensive medication, and 31.7% (95% CI 31.0%-32.4%) achieved BP control. In multivariable logistic regression models, access to public healthcare was a key predictor of hypertension treatment (odds ratio [OR] = 1.35, 95% CI 1.14-1.60, p = 0.001), especially in the most economically disadvantaged group (OR of the interaction for middle economic status = 0.76, 95% CI 0.61-0.94, p = 0.013; OR of the interaction for high economic status = 0.84, 95% CI 0.68-1.05, p = 0.124). Having health insurance was not associated with improved hypertension awareness among those with low economic status (OR = 0.96, 95% CI 0.86-1.07, p = 0.437) and those with middle economic status (OR of the interaction = 1.15, 95% CI 1.00-1.33, p = 0.051), but it was among those with high economic status (OR of the interaction = 1.28, 95% CI 1.10-1.48, p = 0.001). Comparing hypertension awareness, treatment, and control rates in the 4 pilot states, we found statistically significant (p < 0.001) improvement in hypertension management from 2010 to 2017-2019. The limitations of this study include the pilot sample being relatively small and that it recruited from only 4 states. CONCLUSIONS Although considerable variations in hypertension diagnosis, treatment, and control exist across different sociodemographic groups and geographic areas, reducing uncontrolled hypertension remains a public health priority in India. Access to healthcare is closely tied to both hypertension diagnosis and treatment.
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- Jinkook Lee
- Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Department of Economics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Center for Economic and Social Research, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, India
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- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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Guideline based eligibility for primary prevention statin therapy - Insights from the North India ST-elevation myocardial infarction registry (NORIN-STEMI). J Clin Lipidol 2021; 16:227-236. [PMID: 34996741 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2021.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Current risk scores to estimate atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk and allocate statins in at-risk persons have largely been developed in Western populations; their applicability in India is uncertain. OBJECTIVE To assess eligibility for primary prevention statin therapy using the 2018 U.S Multisociety Guideline and other contemporary cholesterol guidelines in patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in the North India STEMI (NORIN-STEMI) registry. METHODS NORIN-STEMI registry prospectively enrolled 3,635 patients at 2 tertiary care centers in Delhi, India from January 2019 to February 2020. Pooled cohort risk equations were used to estimate ASCVD risk at presentation. Patients were evaluated for statin eligibility using the 2018 U.S Multisociety Guideline, United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), and National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) III cholesterol guidelines. RESULTS A total of 2,551 met the inclusion criteria. The median age was 54 years; 17% were women. The median ASCVD risk was 7.0%. At the time of MI, 54% of patients were eligible for primary prevention statin therapy by Multisociety Guideline, 46% by USPSTF, and 30% by NCEP III guidelines. These findings were applicable in both women and men. Compared with patients aged ≥50 years, those <50 years were less likely to be recommended statin therapy by all the three guidelines. CONCLUSION A significant proportion of patients with STEMI in India did not meet the current guideline-based threshold for statin therapy for primary prevention. Novel risk stratification tools are needed to identify patients for primary prevention statin therapy in this population.
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Jeemon P, Harikrishnan S, Ganapathi S, Sivasankaran S, Binukumar B, Padmanabhan S, Tandon N, Prabhakaran D. Efficacy of a family-based cardiovascular risk reduction intervention in individuals with a family history of premature coronary heart disease in India (PROLIFIC): an open-label, single-centre, cluster randomised controlled trial. LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH 2021; 9:e1442-e1450. [PMID: 34534488 DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(21)00319-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease, a leading cause of death globally, is amenable to lifestyle interventions. The family environment can affect the ability or willingness of individuals to make lifestyle changes. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of a targeted family-based intervention for reduction of total cardiovascular risk in individuals with a family history of premature coronary heart disease. METHODS We did an open-label, cluster randomised controlled trial (PROLIFIC) in the families (first-degree relatives and spouses, older than age 18 years) of individuals with coronary heart disease who had been diagnosed before age 55 years. Patients with coronary heart disease diagnosed within the past year were selected from a tertiary care speciality hospital that provides care for patients from Kerala, India. Family members of selected patients who were bedridden or terminally ill, and individuals with a history of established cardiovascular heart disease and stroke were excluded, as were families with fewer than two eligible family members. Simple randomisation with computer-generated random numbers was used to randomly assign families to intervention and usual care groups (1:1). Participants in the intervention group received a comprehensive package of interventions facilitated by non-physician health workers, consisting of: screening for cardiovascular risk factors; structured lifestyle interventions; linkage to a primary health-care facility for individuals with established chronic disease risk factors or conditions; and active follow-up for adherence. The usual care group received one-time counselling and annual screening for risk factors. We obtained data on lifestyle, clinical, and biochemical characteristics at baseline and annually during the 2-year follow-up. The primary outcome was achievement or maintenance of any three of the following: blood pressure lower than 140/90 mm Hg, fasting plasma glucose lower than 110 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol lower than 100 mg/dL, and abstinence from tobacco. The primary outcome was analysed in all participants available for follow-up at the relevant timepoint. This trial is registered with Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT02771873. FINDINGS From Jan 1, 2015, to April 30, 2017, 980 patients with coronary heart disease were assessed for eligibility and 230 were excluded primarily due to lack of evidence of coronary artery disease (n=199), or a diagnosis of coronary heart disease more than 1 year previously (n=29). Of the 750 remaining families, 368 (with 825 participants) were assigned to the intervention group and 382 (with 846 participants) were assigned to the usual care group. At the 2-year follow-up, data from 803 (97%) of 825 participants in the intervention group and 819 (97%) of 846 participants in the usual care group were available. Of the 1671 participants, 1111 (66·5%) were women, and 560 (33·5%) were men. The mean age of the study population was 40·8 years (SD 14·2). At the 2-year follow-up, the primary outcome was achieved by 514 (64%) of 803 participants in the intervention group and 379 (46%) of 819 in the usual care group. After adjustment for clustering and baseline risk factors, the odds of achieving the primary outcome at the 2-year timepoint was two times higher in the intervention group than in the usual care group (odds ratio 2·2, 95% CI 1·7-2·7; p<0·0001). INTERPRETATION The reduction of total cardiovascular risk observed after the intervention could have a substantial public health impact by preventing future cardiovascular events. FUNDING The Wellcome Trust and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, and India Alliance.
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- Panniyammakal Jeemon
- Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
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- Department of Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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- Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India; Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India; Department of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Kumar R, Das A. The Potential of mHealth as a Game Changer for the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in India. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 9:e25496. [PMID: 33847598 PMCID: PMC8080143 DOI: 10.2196/25496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic genetic disease that requires lifelong therapy and monitoring. Low drug adherence and poor monitoring may lead to an increase in morbidities and low quality of life. In the era of digital technology, various mobile health (mHealth) apps are being tested for their potential in increasing drug adherence in patients with SCD. We herewith discuss the applicability and feasibility of these mHealth apps for the management of SCD in India.
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- Ravindra Kumar
- ICMR-National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur, India
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- ICMR-National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur, India
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Muraleedharan M, Chandak AO. Emerging challenges in the health systems of Kerala, India: qualitative analysis of literature reviews. JOURNAL OF HEALTH RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1108/jhr-04-2020-0091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PurposeThe substantial increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is considered a major threat to developing countries. According to various international organizations and researchers, Kerala is reputed to have the best health system in India. However, many economists and health-care experts have discussed the risks embedded in the asymmetrical developmental pattern of the state, considering its high health-care and human development index and low economic growth. This study, a scoping review, aims to explore four major health economic issues related to the Kerala health system.Design/methodology/approachA systematic review of the literature was performed using PRISMA to facilitate selection, sampling and analysis. Qualitative data were collected for thematic content analysis.FindingsChronic diseases in a significant proportion of the population, low compliance with emergency medical systems, high health-care costs and poor health insurance coverage were observed in the Kerala community.Research limitations/implicationsThe present study was undertaken to determine the scope for future research on Kerala's health system. Based on the study findings, a structured health economic survey is being conducted and is scheduled to be completed by 2021. In addition, the scope for future research on Kerala's health system includes: (1) research on pathways to address root causes of NCDs in the state, (2) determine socio-economic and health system factors that shape health-seeking behavior of the Kerala community, (3) evaluation of regional differences in health system performance within the state, (4) causes of high out-of-pocket expenditure within the state.Originality/valueGiven the internationally recognized standard of Kerala's vital statistics and health system, this review paper highlights some of the challenges encountered to elicit future research that contributes to the continuous development of health systems in Kerala.
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Vitis labrusca Extract (HP01) Improves Blood Circulation and Lipid Metabolism in Hyperlipidemic Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2020:6180310. [PMID: 33424986 PMCID: PMC7781693 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6180310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Excessive intake of high-lipid foods and lifestyle changes can easily cause hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipidemia is clinically considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the second leading cause of death worldwide. In this study, the effects of a Vitis labrusca extract (HP01) on coagulation, platelet aggregation, and lipid metabolism were investigated in hyperlipidemic rats. A rat model of high-fat diet- (HFD-) induced hyperlipidemia was used. Hemostatic parameters and lipid levels were investigated after HP01 treatment of hyperlipidemic rats. Different doses of HP01 (200 mg/kg/day and 400 mg/kg/day, p.o.) were administered for 3 weeks, and prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and platelet aggregation and bleed time (BT) were determined. The levels of thromboxane B(2) (TXB(2)) and serotonin were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits. Simultaneously, hepatic function and blood fat indexes, including aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), triglyceride (TG), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were also measured. In comparison with the data obtained for rats in the untreated HFD group, HP01 (200 mg/kg) treatment prolonged PT but did not affect aPTT. HP01 treatment did not alter plasma TXB(2), PGI2, or serotonin levels. However, HP01 showed some effects in improving liver function by reducing the levels of hepatic lipids. ALT, MDA, and hepatic TG levels significantly decreased, whereas GSH, GPx, CAT, and SOD levels significantly increased. These results confirm the HP01 extract will improve thromboplastic and the liver metabolic disorders in hyperlipidemia by oxidative stress response.
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Amudhan S, Gururaj G, Varghese M, Benegal V, Rao GN, Sheehan DV, Kokane AM, Chavan BS, Dalal PK, Ram D, Pathak K, Lenin Singh RK, Singh LK, Sharma P, Saha PK, Ramasubramanian C, Mehta RY, Shibukumar TM. A population-based analysis of suicidality and its correlates: findings from the National Mental Health Survey of India, 2015-16. Lancet Psychiatry 2020; 7:41-51. [PMID: 31826821 DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(19)30404-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND India accounts for 18% of the global population and 26·6% of global suicide deaths. However, robust population-based, nationally representative data on suicidality are not readily available to plan and implement suicide prevention programmes in India. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and sociodemographic differentials of suicidality using data from the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) of India, 2015-16. METHODS Trained field data collectors from the NMHS obtained information on suicidality (during the past month) from a community sample of adults aged 18 years and older using the suicidality module of the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (version 6.0). Suicidality was categorised as low, moderate, high, and overall (representing any suicidality), and examined for sociodemographic differentials using normalised sampling weights. For each of the 12 surveyed states, we calculated the age-standardised suicidality prevalence for men and women, men-to-women ratio of weighted suicidality prevalence, ratio of suicidality to suicide deaths, and ratio of suicide attempts to suicide deaths. We used logistic regression analysis to examine the association between sociodemographic factors and overall suicidality and severity. FINDINGS Among 34 748 participants with complete interviews, 5·1% (95% CI 4·7-5·6) had some level of suicidality, and 0·3% (0·2-0·4) had at least one suicide attempt in the past month. The prevalence of overall suicidality was higher in women (6·0% [5·4-6·6]) than in men (4·1% [3·7-4·6]). The prevalence of overall suicidality was highest in those aged 40-49 years among women and in those aged 60 years or older among men. Compared with their counterparts, individuals with lower educational attainment, individuals residing in urban metropolitan cities, individuals who were widowed, separated, or divorced, and unemployed individuals had a higher prevalence of overall suicidality. The men-to-women ratio of overall suicidality prevalence for India was 0·68 (range 0·55-0·85). For every death by suicide in India, there were more than 200 people with suicidality and more than 15 suicide attempts. We found variations for various severities of suicidality. We found an increased risk for overall suicidality in women versus men (odds ratio [OR] 1·54 [95% CI 1·31-1·81]; p<0·0001) and in individuals residing in urban metropolitan cities versus those residing in rural areas (1·75 [1·30-2·35]; p=0·0002). Individuals belonging to the lowest income quintile (reference group with OR <1·00 and p<0·05 for other income quintiles), those with depressive disorders (28·78 [20·04-41·33]; p<0.0001) and those with alcohol use disorders (6·52 [3·83-11·10]; p<0.0001) had an increased risk for high suicidality, compared with their corresponding counterparts. INTERPRETATION A national suicide prevention strategy that is comprehensive, using multisectoral approaches, is required to address the prevailing sociodemographic and other risk factors for reducing suicidality and suicide deaths in India. This study also has implications for other low-income and middle-income countries in south Asia, where sociodemographic factors play a crucial role for suicide prevention. FUNDING Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
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- Senthil Amudhan
- Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India.
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, India
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Angell B, Dodd R, Palagyi A, Gadsden T, Abimbola S, Prinja S, Jan S, Peiris D. Primary health care financing interventions: a systematic review and stakeholder-driven research agenda for the Asia-Pacific region. BMJ Glob Health 2019; 4:e001481. [PMID: 31478024 PMCID: PMC6703289 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Interventions targeting the financing of primary health care (PHC) systems could accelerate progress towards universal health coverage; however, there is limited evidence to guide best-practice implementation of these interventions. This study aimed to generate a stakeholder-led research agenda in the area of PHC financing interventions in the Asia-Pacific region. METHODS We adopted a two-stage process: (1) a systematic review of financing interventions targeting PHC service delivery in the Asia-Pacific region was conducted to develop an evidence gap map and (2) an electronic-Delphi (e-Delphi) exercise with key national PHC stakeholders was undertaken to prioritise these evidence needs. RESULTS Thirty-one peer-reviewed articles (including 10 systematic reviews) and 10 grey literature reports were included in the review. There was limited consistency in results across studies but there was evidence that some interventions (removal of user fees, ownership models of providers and contracting arrangements) could impact PHC service access, efficiency and out-of-pocket cost outcomes. The e-Delphi exercise highlighted the importance of contextual factors and prioritised research in the areas of: (1) interventions to limit out-of-pocket costs; (2) financing models to enhance health system performance and maintain PHC budgets; (3) the design of incentives to promote optimal care without unintended consequences and (4) the comparative effectiveness of different PHC service delivery strategies using local data. CONCLUSION The research questions which were deemed most important by stakeholders are not addressed in the literature. There is a need for more research on how financing interventions can be implemented at scale across health systems. Such research needs to be pragmatic and balance academic rigour with practical considerations.
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- Blake Angell
- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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