Improvement of management of malaria in Slums areas of Delhi, India

 

Improving management of malaria in Slums areas of Delhi, India

• April 2003

• DOI: 
• 10.13140/RG.2.2.21867.09760
  This experiment found that training malaria workers (n=15) and raising health awareness among people (n=601) in the urban slums of Delhi significantly improved knowledge and practices for preventing mosquito-borne diseases, particularly Malaria. A training module was designed and used, and found that malaria workers improve their skills for prevention, diagnosis, and management. 

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Happy World Health Day (Source: Bhariya Vanijya 7th April 2026)

World Health Day 2026: Science is the Key to Better Health

byBharatiya Vanijya-April 07, 2026

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— Based on the views of Dr. Jugal Kishore

World Health Day is observed every year on April 7. It has been celebrated since 1950, marking the foundation of the World Health Organization (WHO), which was established on April 7, 1948. The purpose of this day is not merely symbolic; it aims to raise awareness about health issues and encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles.

 

According to renowned public health expert Dr. Jugal Kishore, World Health Day is more than just a date—it is an opportunity to understand our responsibility towards our own health and that of society. Each year, WHO introduces a new theme focusing on a specific global health concern. This year’s theme, “Together for Health, Stand with Science,” is especially relevant in today’s world.

Dr. Kishore explains that “Stand with Science” means that all decisions related to health should be based on scientific evidence. In today’s digital age, misinformation, myths, and unverified claims often influence people’s choices, which can be harmful. Therefore, adopting a scientific approach is crucial for ensuring better health outcomes.

He also emphasizes that the Indian Constitution encourages the development of a scientific temper among citizens. This reflects the idea that progress in society, especially in healthcare, must be guided by logic, research, and evidence. Initiatives such as vaccination drives, sanitation campaigns, and the adoption of modern medical technologies are rooted in this scientific mindset.

Dr. Kishore further highlights that health challenges are evolving rapidly. Lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, heart conditions, and mental stress are on the rise. Additionally, global crises like pandemics and environmental changes continue to impact public health. In such a scenario, collaboration between governments, healthcare systems, and citizens becomes essential.

He points out that health is not limited to hospitals and medicines. It is deeply connected to our daily habits, including diet, hygiene, physical activity, and mental well-being. A balanced diet, regular exercise, cleanliness, and mental health awareness are all vital components of a healthy life.

In conclusion, Dr. Jugal Kishore believes that World Health Day serves as a reminder that health awareness is a continuous process. By embracing the principle of “Together for Health” and standing firmly with science, we can build a healthier, stronger, and more informed society.

https://www.bharatiyavanijya.com/2026/04/world-health-day-science-is-key-to.html 

Humble thanks for the honor as a Public Health Thinker of India

 

Relationship between Emotions and Moods duringMenstruation and Development of Behaviouraland Personality Traits among Young Women

Introduction: Emotions and moods are significant influencers of individuals' attitudes towards themselves and others. Often, we forget that when we exhibit a negative attitude towards others, we are also affecting ourselves in the process. The response comes in the form of varying degrees of feelings and thinking could affect our personality. 

Objectives: The study was to gain a deeper understanding of the various issues, challenges, and ways forward related to the menstrual health aspects of young women, as well as to explore the behavioral processes adopted in response to menstrual challenges and how these contribute to the emergence of behavioral and personality traits and attributes. 

Methods: A qualitative study was carried out using five interviews and two FGDs after the workshop organized for this purpose, where more than 30 young women participated. 

Results: The responses driven out of their affects, decision-making and behavior, in turn, impacted the development of behavioral and personality traits. Emotions gave feelings-positive and negative, were always in a mix, not consistently negative or positive. Therefore, emotions, moods, and affects were interrelated. Menstruation in this exploratory study is referred to as generating varying degrees of feelings and moods. Mood swings that led to the culmination of linking menstruation with the development of behavioral and personality traits. Dozens of emotions-anger, contempt, enthusiasm, envy, fear, frustration, disappointment, embarrassment, disgust, happiness, hate, hope, jealousy, joy, love, pride, surprise, sadness, boredom, content, and so on were also observed. 

Conclusion: A direct consequence of various emotions may lead to the development of various behavioral patterns, ultimately shaping an individual's behavior and personality traits.

Keywords: Menstruation, Adolescent, Passivism, Design thinking, Personality, Emotions, Mood,

Srivastava V N, Kishore J, Kumari S, Kumari S, Srivastava S. Relationship

between Emotions and Moods during Menstruation and Development of

Behavioural and Personality Traits among Young Women.

Ind J Youth Adol Health. 2025;12(1):1-9.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2349.2880.2024010

Holistic Health Assessment among the Adult Population of an Urbanized Village of South Delhi, India

https://medical.advancedresearchpublications.com/index.php/Preventive-Curative-CommunityMed/article/view/2454.325X.2025013  

Introduction: Holistic health is an integrated model for providing not only physical, mental, and social dimensions of health but also spiritual, ethical, environmental, economic, religious, cultural, and international relations.

Objectives: To assess holistic health concepts and practices among the adult population of South Delhi. To identify the role of body, mind, and spirit in health and wellness. To study the association of holistic health with socio-demographic variables.

Material and Methods: It was a community-based, cross-sectional, descriptive study of one year duration. People residing in an urbanized village of South Delhi for more than 6 months and who were more than 18 years old, were study participants. Nonprobability Convenient sampling was used for data collection. A pre-tested, semi-structured, interviewer-based holistic health assessment Questionnaire was used. The data was entered in MS Excel and then analyzed in SPSS Version 23. Descriptive analysis was done by calculating proportions, mean, and standard deviation. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). Informed consent was taken from each participant before data collection.

Results: A total of 384 study participants were included in the present study. Less than half (48.7%) of the study population had fair health, followed by below-average health in nearly 29.7% of study subjects. More males (34.3%) had below satisfactory health than females (21.3%), and this difference was statistically significant. More than half (55.6%) of the younger population had below satisfactory health. More than one-fourth (33%) Hindu population had below satisfactory health, while it was somewhat better in other religions. Nearly half of the working population (45.4%) had below satisfactory health.

Conclusion: One-third of the study population has below-average holistic health, which varies with gender, age, and religion. Further in-depth studies are required to understand the lower level of health and its variation.

Keywords: Holistic Health Assessment, Integrated Health, AYUSH

Effects of Noise on Healthcare staff in a tertiary care hospital

 

Background and Objective: 

Knowledge regarding noise pollution has been increasing recently, but awareness in the context of hospital settings is necessary among the hospital staff to make noise reduction in hospitals a priority in India. The objective of this study is to determine the awareness regarding hospital noise and its effects among staff working in a tertiary care hospital in North India.

Materials and Methods: 

A cross-sectional study was conducted among staff members working in any capacity in a 1600-bedded tertiary care hospital in New Delhi, India. A predesigned, pretested, semistructured questionnaire was used to collect information on knowledge and perception among the staff regarding hospital noise in their workplace and its effects. Data were analyzed in SPSS 21 IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows Version 21.0 [Computer software]. IBM Corp.

Results: 

Of 450 study participants, 319 (70.9%) agreed that noise affects human health and 235 (52.2%) were knowledgeable regarding any hospital noise legislation. The most frequently perceived health effect of hospital noise was annoyance (311, 69.3%), followed by hearing impairment (285, 63.5%). Workplaces were deemed to be noisy by only 219 (48.7%) respondents. Of the sources of noise identified, 29% were totally avoidable and 23% were partially avoidable. Education, socioeconomic status, and area of work were significantly associated with knowledge and perceptions regarding hospital noise.

Conclusions: 

Knowledge regarding hospital noise and its effects was lacking among 25–50% of the staff working in the hospital. More than half of the identified hospital noise sources were either completely or partially avoidable through staff sensitization, strategic procedural changes to mitigate noise, and strict implementation of patient and visitor rules.

Indian Journal of Community Medicine ():10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_654_24, November 13, 2025. | DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_654_24

https://journals.lww.com/ijcm/fulltext/9900/knowledge_and_perception_of_hospital_noise_and_its.269.aspx

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