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Newest firstBackground and objectives Large-scale studies on the prevalence of substance use disorder among people in prisons from developing countries such as India are limited, despite a sizeable number of individuals lodged in prisons. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of various psychoactive substance use among people in prisons in India, and to assess factors associated with psychoactive substance use in p…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) remain a leading global public health challenge, with driving under the influence of psychoactive substances significantly elevating crash risk. Despite India's high burden of road traffic injuries, data on substance use among injured drivers - particularly in central India - are limited. Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence and patterns of alcohol and drug…
Open article record in new tab ↗Clinical research on cannabinoids relies on purified compounds and controlled dosing, creating a data gap that ignores the realities of illicit markets. This perspective, informed by thirteen years of firsthand experience within India's prohibited cannabis ecosystem, argues that unregulated products like Ganja and Charas pose significant, overlooked toxicological risks. These risks arise not primarily from cannabi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Excipient lung disease (ELD) arises from the intravenous (IV) injection of crushed oral tablets, leading to acute or chronic pulmonary complications. Despite its significance, ELD is under-recognized, particularly in countries like India, where over-the-counter availability of pharmaceutical drugs contributes to rising abuse rates. This study investigates sudden deaths among young adults due to ELD, emp…
IntroductionInappropriate antibiotic prescribing is a major concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly at the primary care level. The WHO AWaRe Antibiotic Handbook was introduced to promote rational antibiotic use, yet its real-world feasibility and potential impact remain underexplored. Our study evaluated the effectiveness and usefulness of the WHO AWaRe Handbook training among primary car…
Background & objectives Tobacco (30%), alcohol (21.4%) and cannabis (3%) are the three most commonly abused substances in India. Tobacco and alcohol abuse have higher prevalence rates among different occupational groups as compared to that in general population in the country. Both tobacco and alcohol lead to significant occupational harm in terms of absenteeism, injuries, sickness and lost productivity. This stud…
Background and objective Substance use disorders pose significant global public health challenges, with India being no exception. Bihar, one of India's most populous states, implemented alcohol prohibition in April 2016 to address the adverse effects of alcohol abuse. However, the impact of this policy on overall substance use behavior among patients in healthcare settings remains to be explored. This cross-sectio…
Open article record in new tab ↗India accounts for 27 percent of global Tuberculosis (TB) cases, the highest among the 30 high-burden countries. Despite growing evidence highlighting the significance and potential of Informal Healthcare Providers (IPs) in TB care, their role remains ambiguous in Indias TB policies and guidelines, in contrast to the well-defined roles of the formal private sector. Considering such gaps, this study explores the pe…
BackgroundIntegrating Tuberculosis (TB), Diabetes Mellitus (DM), and Tobacco-Control (TC) programs in India presents a promising strategy to address the triple burden of these diseases. However, limited information exists regarding the feasibility and influencing factors of such integration. This study investigates potential barriers and facilitators to integrate TB, DM, and TC programs in Ambegaon Block of Pune D…
Klebsiella pneumoniae poses a significant healthcare challenge due to its multidrug resistance and diverse serotype landscape. This study aimed to explore the serotype diversity of 1072 K. pneumoniae and its association with geographical distribution, disease severity and antimicrobial/virulence patterns in India. Whole-genome sequencing was performed on the Illumina platform, and genomic analysis was carried out…
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been occurring at younger ages of onset around the world. Indias population accounts for nearly 20% of the global disease burden. This study investigated the occurrence of depressive symptoms and qualitatively explored the lived experiences of 20 young adults living with T2D under the age of 35. We conducted a convergent mixed-methods study with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) an…
Background:Studies have shown increase in health-risking behavior and a decline in health-promoting behavior among medical students during their stay in medical school. This study aims to determine the prevalence and reason for substance abuse among the undergraduate medical students in a selected medical college in Puducherry.Material and Methods:This was a facility-based explanatory mixed method study conducted…
ABSTRACTWe estimated prevalence and severity of substance use in college students from three cities in North India and explored demographic correlates of substance use. This was a cross-sectional online survey. We used Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). We contacted respondents through social groups. We performed analyses from the original sample, bootstrapped samples, and random…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundChronic lymphatic filariasis cases in Bihar, India, need management of lymphedema to live a life free of disability. For patients who have recurrent attacks of acute dermato-lymphangio-adenitis (ADLA), WHO has recommended simple home-based measures that include maintaining hygiene, skin care, and limb movement. But patients in rural areas are unable to adopt them, resulting in a vicious cycle of ADLA att…
Background Lack of effective early screening is a major obstacle for reducing the fatality rate and disease burden of dengue. In light of this, the government of Tamil Nadu has adopted a decentralized dengue screening strategy at the primary healthcare (PHC) facilities using blood platelet count. Our objective was to determine the cost-effectiveness of a decentralized screening strategy for dengue at PHC facilitie…
Background The cultivation and use of cannabis is historically rooted in the Indian subcontinent and this rich heritage of cannabis use dates back to at least two thousand years. Cannabis remains an illicit substance in India despite its changing status globally with many countries legalizing cannabis use in recent years. Scientific research on cannabis use in India has also been sparse. Method Extensive search of…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background: COVID-19 vaccines were made available to the public by the end of 2020. However, little is known about COVID-19 booster dose (CBD) vaccine perception among healthcare workers (HCW) worldwide. The present study aims to assess the perception of CBD vaccines among healthcare workers in India and Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs in two countries, India and SA. Da…
Background and Aim:Pandemic and consequent lockdowns are likely to affect the drug market by the sudden disruption of the supply chain. We explored the change in the availability, access, purity, and pricing during lockdown from respondents seeking treatment for drugs, alcohol, and tobacco dependence.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 404 respondents from seven treatment centers acr…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The emergence of colonial medicine in the North-Eastern Frontier witnessed different phases of consistent competition and resistance. Herbs such as cannabis provided native physicians with a coherent power to resist colonial medical intervention. Before British rule, cannabis assumed great significance in the socio-economic, cultural, and religious spheres. The colonizers' bioprospection of cannabis shi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Amid incremental progress in establishing an enabling legal and policy environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified people, and people with intersex variations (LGBTQI+) in India, evidence gaps on LGBTQI+ health are of increasing concern. To that end, we conducted a scoping review to map and synthesize the current evidence base, identify research gaps, and provide recommendations for fu…