Papers by Dattatraya Bant
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Introduction: Psychological Stress and other mental health problems are highly neglected in India... more Introduction: Psychological Stress and other mental health problems are highly neglected in Indian farming Community. Changing climatic, weather and environmental conditions affected the growth of crops and yield. This has resulted in various stressful conditions faced by the farmers. The psychological stress leads to tensions in the family relationship, variations in their daily life, and poor operational decisions while farming and even may lead to farm accidents, suicides among them. Objectives: To study the Stress levels perceived by the farmers and the factors determining the stress among them and to study the suicidal ideation among farmers in the previous 6 months. Method: A Community based Cross sectional study was carried out in the villages of Kalghatagi taluk, among 324 marginal & small scale farmers of age group 18-60 years, using pretested semi-structured questionnaire comprising of socio-demographic details, occupational characteristics, perceived stress and the reason...
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A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dharwad district, India including 1600 students between ... more A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dharwad district, India including 1600 students between 11-17 years age group, across both private and government schools located in both rural and urban areas; information on socio-demographic variables, physical activity, dietary habits, substance abuse, and family history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and level of stress among participants was collected. Anthropometric measurements were taken, blood pressure was measured, general physical examination was done to look for signs of insulin resistance. Urine was examined for the presence of glucose using Urine Glucose Strips in overweight children with ≥2 risk factors (ADA criteria for children).
National journal of community medicine, Mar 31, 2022
Background: The world's elderly population is increasing rapidly. According to the 2011 census el... more Background: The world's elderly population is increasing rapidly. According to the 2011 census elderly population contributes to 7.4% of the total population. Both physical and mental disorders are prevalent among the elderly. Symptoms of depression in older people are often overlooked and untreated. Depression leads to loss of appetite, diminution of food intake, and weight loss consequently leading to malnutrition. Methodology: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among the geriatric population of urban field practice area using a predesigned, semi-structured questionnaire. Geriatric Depression was assessed using Geriatric Depression Scale and Nutritional Status using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Scale. House to house survey of the Geriatric population was conducted after obtaining written consent. Results: Out of 260 participants, 51.5% of the population were males, 49.2% of the population belonged to 60-69 years age group and 16.9% of them were more than 80 years of age. The prevalence of geriatric depression was 68.5 %,). The majority (64%) of the elderly population were at risk of malnutrition. Depression scores were negatively correlated with nutritional scores. Conclusion: The prevalence of depression and malnutrition was considerably high among the elderly population. Malnutrition among the elderly is a significant determinant of malnutrition.
F1000Research, 2022
Background: India is currently undergoing a demographic and epidemiological transition leading to... more Background: India is currently undergoing a demographic and epidemiological transition leading to the occurrence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes, which were once considered as disease of the elderly among the adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dharwad district, Karnataka, including 1600 students between 11–17 years age group, across both private and government schools located in both rural and urban areas; information on socio-demographic variables, physical activity, dietary habits, substance abuse, and family history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and level of stress among participants was collected. Anthropometric measurements were taken, blood pressure was measured, general physical examination was done to look for signs of insulin resistance. Urine was examined for the presence of glucose using urine glucose strips in overweight children with ≥2 risk factors (American Diabetes Association criteria for children). Results: Prevalence of overwei...
International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2016
Background: The geriatric age group is the fastest-growing segment of the population in most of t... more Background: The geriatric age group is the fastest-growing segment of the population in most of the countries. Malnutrition has emerged as an important problem among elderly. Nutritional status of the elderly population is seldom focused upon. This study was conducted to evaluate malnutrition among elderly population and its association with sociodemographic correlates and to compare the nutritional status of elderly living in the urban and rural areas of a district in Karnataka. Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 102 urban and 102 rural residents of Dharwad district for a period of 4 months using pre-designed and structured questionnaire which include details of sociodemographic data and nutritional status which was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of malnutrition was found to be 18.6 %. Among 204 subjects, 42.6% were well nourished and 38.7% were at risk of malnutrition. Elderly living in rural are more ma...
International Journal of Biomedical Research, 2013
Menstrual Hygiene is an issue that every woman has to deal with once she enters her adolescence a... more Menstrual Hygiene is an issue that every woman has to deal with once she enters her adolescence around the age of 12 (Menarche) and until she reaches the Menopause.. Menstruation is a physiological periodic vaginal bleeding occurring with the shedding of the uterine mucosa. It forms a sign of Puberty after 2-3years of appearance of secondary sexual characters 1. A woman menstruates for 3-5 days average (Minimum of 2 days and Maximum of 7 days) each month until menopause which accounts to approximately 2,100 day, Equivalent to Six years of her life of Menstruation. In many cultures and societies of Developing and Underdeveloped regions of the world believe that Menstruation is unclean and deprive the menstruating women from undergoing their daily routine work like cooking, moving out in the public etc. Menstruation is generally considered as unclean in the Indian society. Isolation of the menstruating girls and restrictions being imposed on them in the family, have reinforced a negative attitude towards this phenomenon 2. During menstruation period, shedding of the blood leaves the genital tract moist and lowered acidity of the vagina IJBR (2013) 04 (02) www.ssjournals.com
International Journal of Biomedical Research, 2014
A study was conducted on stress among government city bus drivers in Hubli from 4 th June to 3 rd... more A study was conducted on stress among government city bus drivers in Hubli from 4 th June to 3 rd July 2013 2.1 Sample size: Study sample was collected of 100 bus drivers. 2.2 Inclusion criteria: The bus drivers who were plying within the city limits were taken in the study. 2.3 Exclusion criteria: The bus drivers plying outside city limits were excluded. 2.4 Study method: Structured, preformed and pretested questionnaire was prepared. Permission was taken from CPM, NWKRTC, Gokul road, Hubli. Data was collected by using the questionnaire regarding the socio-demographic profile which contained name, age, education status, socioeconomic status, marital status etc. General information about the bus drivers regarding number of years of service, no. of hours of sleep and work, bad habits etc. were collected. Frequency of bus passenger accident by each bus drivers, concern for driving, confirming safe conditions for drive observed by the drivers during their work were asked. Then depression among bus drivers was assessed by self rating depression scale 4. Various job stressors like aptitude for job, bad environment in bus and among colleagues, complaints from passenger were taken. Lastly details regarding recognition from others about their job were collected. The data was then tabulated in MS excel, correlation tests were applied to the suitable tabulated data and the same was analysed in SPSS 17.0.
Annals of Community Health, Jul 1, 2021
Meningitis is an inflammation of the thin lining that surround the brain and spinal cord, called ... more Meningitis is an inflammation of the thin lining that surround the brain and spinal cord, called meninges. [2] A variety of organisms, including different bacteria, fungi, or viruses, can cause meningitis. [3] However, bacterial meningitis is the most serious infection comparatively which leads to sudden onset of fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and altered mental status, and can rapidly result in death. Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae are the leading causes of bacterial meningitis worldwide. [4] Globally, meningitis is one of the most feared infectious diseases, and it can result in a devastating impact on the entire ABSTRACT Background: Bacterial meningitis is one of the most feared infectious diseases, being an important cause of death and long-term neurological disability. Various studies have observed seasonality of occurrence of bacterial meningitis most commonly in dry and cold seasons. Studies of seasonal variation contribute to understanding the etiology of infections, health-care planning for prevention, and rational use of hospital resources. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to know the seasonal variations and trend in the admissions of community-acquired acute bacterial meningitis in Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospital. Methods: A time series analysis by compiling monthly data of bacterial meningitis cases admitted in KIMS, Hubli, from the reports of medical records department for a period of 5 years from January 2014 to December 2018. Results: The peaks for hospitalizations were predominantly in March-May and even the seasonality for aggregate years occurs as peak effect in summer. Hospitalizations for bacterial meningitis showed a periodicity of 3-4 months in each year along with cyclical trend over the years studied. Conclusion: This study found evidence of seasonality for bacterial meningitis, thereby suggesting that hospitals should be prepared for providing clinical services round the year; however, more resources may be required during the peak months of March-May.
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A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dharwad district, India including 1600 students between ... more A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dharwad district, India including 1600 students between 11-17 years age group, across both private and government schools located in both rural and urban areas; information on socio-demographic variables, physical activity, dietary habits, substance abuse, and family history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and level of stress among participants was collected. Anthropometric measurements were taken, blood pressure was measured, general physical examination was done to look for signs of insulin resistance. Urine was examined for the presence of glucose using Urine Glucose Strips in overweight children with ≥2 risk factors (ADA criteria for children).
Assessment of Prevalence of Anaemia in Pregnant Women Attending Kims, Hubballi
Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2020
Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is one of the major causes of maternal morbidity and mortality i... more Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is one of the major causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in Indiaas well as in the world. It continues to be a problem in spite of national programs for its prevention and control.It accounts for 1/5th of maternal deaths worldwide and 16% in India and is the major factor responsible forlow birth weight, abortions, premature birth, and Post-partum haemorrhage. Hence determining the statusand factors influencing anaemia among pregnant women is essential to treat and prevent the same.Objectives : To study the prevalence and risk factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 100 pregnant women attending at KIMS OPD fromMay to June 2012. A pretested, semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: Prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women was found to be 92%; majority were mildly anaemic75 %. Majority of the study participants were in the age group of 20-30 years and 55% be...
A Cross Sectional Study to Assess Pretravel Health Preparation Among the International Travellers in States of Karnataka and Goa
Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2020
Background: International travel is undertaken by large, and increasing, numbers of people for pr... more Background: International travel is undertaken by large, and increasing, numbers of people for professional,social, recreational and humanitarian purposes. Travellers are an epidemiologically important populationbecause of their motility, their potential for exposure to diseases outside their home country. Pretravel healthpreparation (vaccination and chemoprophylaxis) is effective to prevent health problems among travellersand spread of endemic diseases across international borders.Objective: to assess the pretravel health preparation among the international travellers in Karnataka andGoa states of India.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 400 international travellers in tourist places ofKarnataka and Goa states of India after approval by authorities, for a duration of 12months from June 2018to May 2019. International travellers at tourist destinations and transit sites were interviewed using selfadministered pretested semi-structured questionnaire about pretravel h...
Prevalence of protein energy malnutrition among Aganwadi children's of Hubli, Karnataka
Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) have been established by Government.of India under ICDS Scheme (1975) wi... more Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) have been established by Government.of India under ICDS Scheme (1975) with the objective to improvethe nutritional and health status of children in the age group(0-6 years). Only a few studies have been done to study thenutritional status of Anganwadi children. To access the prevalenceof Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) in Anganwadi children’s inurban pocket and to know socio-demographic correlates of PEM.The cross sectional study was done on 680 children’s from 30Anganwadi centre’s of Hubli District, Karnataka. Prevalence ofPEM is 49.1% and 29.4% of children are of grade I severity.Prevalence is more in Hindu, 50.5% compared to Muslims, 47.4%and it was observed that prevalence is more in joint family,53.1%than nuclear family, 44.8% and the difference is statisticallysignificant. The study demonstrate high prevalence of PEM, may bedue to less coverage and poor utilization of services from theseAnganwadi centres. ICDS program needs to be accelerated andexten...
A Cross-Sectional Study on Psychosocial Impact of Covid19 among Suspects
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2021
Background: COVID pandemic in India,like all the other affected countries,with its uncertainites ... more Background: COVID pandemic in India,like all the other affected countries,with its uncertainites affected the psychosocial impact of masses including the suspects . When the global focus has mostly been on testing, finding a cure and preventing transmission, people went through a myriad of psychosocial problems in adjusting to the current lifestyles and fear of the disease. However, only few studies have been conducted regarding the mental health of people amidst the pandemic. This study mainly explores the psychosocial impact of COVID19 among people including the suspects. Methods: A cross sectional study was done over a period of 1 month to assess the psychosocial impact of Covid among suspects.The data was collected using predesigned, semi-structured questionnaire. It was circulated among general public, especially those residing in containment ares and those who are at high risk. The data compilation was done using Ms Excel and analysis was done using SPSS Statistics. Results: T...
Annals of Community Health, 2020
Introduction: First aid is the initial care provided for an illness or injury, by a non-expert bu... more Introduction: First aid is the initial care provided for an illness or injury, by a non-expert but trained person, till the medical treatment can be accessed. In India, traffic police personnel are officially responsible for managing the accident scene, providing necessary first aid, and transporting injured people to hospital. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the baseline knowledge, attitude, and practice of traffic police personnel toward first aid of road traffic accidents (RTA) victims. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in four traffic police stations of Hubballi-Dharwad during May–June 2019. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and results were presented as frequencies and percentages. Results: A total of 216 traffic police personnel were surveyed. Majority of the respondents (96.3%) felt that training in first aid is necessary. About 71.3% were aware of the contents of first aid ...
Health Problems of International Travellers in States of Karnataka and Goa, India- A Cross Sectional Study
Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2020
Background: International travel is undertaken by large, and increasing, numbers of people for pr... more Background: International travel is undertaken by large, and increasing, numbers of people for professional,social, recreational and humanitarian purposes. Travellers are an epidemiologically important populationbecause of their motility, potential for exposure to diseases outside their home country. According to Tourismstatistics 2017, around 2,47,07,732 numbers of International travellers visited India in 2016. Hence, it isimportant to assess the health problems of travellers.Objectives: 1. To assess the health problems of International Travelers in Karnataka and Goa, India.2. To evaluate the relationship between the travel characteristics, individual behavior and travel healthproblems.Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted for a duration of one year among 400 internationaltravellers selected by convenience sampling at tourist places of states of Karnataka and Goa. A pretested,semi-structured questionnaire was administered to collect information about demographic and trave...
An Observational Study to Assess the Challenges and Gaps in PPTCT Programme in KIMS, Hubli
Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, 2020
Background: Every year 8 lakh children get HIV infection from their mothers either during pregnan... more Background: Every year 8 lakh children get HIV infection from their mothers either during pregnancy, child birth or breast feeding. In the absence of any active intervention, around 56,700 infected babies will be born annually. PPTCT programme was started in India in the year 2002 with an aim to reduce the perinatal transmission of HIV. Hence, determining the challenges and gaps in PPTCT programme, will be helpful to make this programme a success. Objectives: O To assess the awareness about HIV and the PPTCT programme among the pregnant population attending ANC OPD, KIMS. O To compare the awareness about PPTCT programme among HIV positive pregnant women and general population visiting ANC. O To assess the challenges and gaps in the implementation of PPTCT in KIMS Methodology: A time bound observational study was conducted for a period of six month. Separate pre tested and semi-structured questionnaire is used to collect the information from women attending ANC OPD, HIV positive wom...
A Cross Sectional Study on the Prevalence of Abuse and Self Defence among Female Medical Students in Hubli
Background: Female abuse and harassment are burning issues of the present times and has shown inc... more Background: Female abuse and harassment are burning issues of the present times and has shown increasingtrend of late.Harassment at workplace is a violation of Human Right.It degrades a person’s privacy anddignity leading to emotional stress,humiliation,anxiety and depression.Hence a study on the prevalence ofabuse among female medical students is highly warranted.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted for a duration of one month among 100 female medicalstudents in Hubli,providing them with pretested semistructured questionnaire after obtaining informedoral consent.The participants were assured of their confidentiality.The data collected,was entered in excelsheet,tabulated and represented as tables and graphs.Conclusion: 95% female students felt that they have been harassed atleast once,among which 53% of theabusers were strangers.Verbal abuse was the most common form of abuse .Majority of them failed to informhigher authorities and had deep psycho social impact.Only a meagr...
A study to Assess the Various Risk Factors Associated with Breast Cancer Among Patients Attending KIMS and Cancer Hospital in Hubli
Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in females worldwide, and the second leading ... more Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in females worldwide, and the second leading causeof cancer deaths in women. The incidence is on the rise in India, and is the second most common malignancyamong the Indian women.Objective : To assess the risk factors of breast cancer among the patients attending cancer OPD in KIMSand cancer Hospital, Navanagar in Hubli.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to assess the various risk factors associatedwith breast cancer among patients attending KIMS and Cancer hospital in Navanagar, Hubli from May toJune of 2014. A pre-designed, pre-tested and semi structure questionnaire was used to collect the data.Results: Breast cancer was common in the age group of 50-70yrs, 36% of patients attained menarche 12 months, 98% of patients were unaware of breast self examination.Conclusions: Awareness about symptoms of breast cancer and self examination of the breast were lackingin the study population. Health care personnel ...
A cross-sectional Study to Assess the Quality of Life of HIV Infected Individuals Attending ART Centre, KIMS Hubli
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
Background: Healthful living is the right of every individual. Healthful living is reflected by t... more Background: Healthful living is the right of every individual. Healthful living is reflected by the qualityof life of the people in the community and it is true even in case of people living with HIV. According tothe current data the predictors for quality of life in HIV infected individuals are present health condition,antiretroviral therapy, psychological well-being, social support systems, coping strategies and spiritual wellbeing.Objectives : To assess the QOL of people with HIV/AIDS and the impact of various domains of quality oflife in people with HIV/AIDS.Methods: A cross sectional was study conducted on 100 HIV infected people attending “KIMS Hubli”. Aface to face interview was conducted using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire adopted from WHOQOL Questionnaire. It covers the respondent’s perception of overall quality of life within the six broaddomains. The reply was according to the five point Likert scale.Results: 70.83 % of the illiterates and 68.4% of the literates scored badly in spirituality domain; and,66.67% of the illiterates have scored well while 63.15% of the literates have scored well in the environmentdomain. 56.25% of the married participants scored well in social relationship domain.60.42% of the marriedparticipants scored well in Environment domain.Conclusion: Spiritual domain is affected the most in the patients living with HIV. Married people scoredwell in the social relationship and environment domain. Gender has affected the physical domain and levelof independence. In these domains females have scored well when compared to males.
The burden, social and economic consequences of Childhood Pneumonia in North Karnataka- A cross-sectional study
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
Background : Pneumonia is the prominent cause of childhood mortality. The disease accounts for 18... more Background : Pneumonia is the prominent cause of childhood mortality. The disease accounts for 18 percent deaths in children < 5 years. Pneumonia kills more children than any other illness, more than measles,malaria and AIDS combined. Caring for children with pneumonia is a daunting task in resource-poorcountries where caregivers are required to pay for treatment ‘out of pocket’ at the point of care.Objectives: To assess the burden, social and economic consequences of childhood pneumonia and todetermine the risk factors associated with it.Methods : A cross sectional study was conducted among the 15 children admitted in Paediatrics Departmentof KIMS Hubli, with clinical evidence of pneumonia infections using a pretested, semi-structuredquestionnaire.Results: The incidence of childhood pneumonia was more among males (87%) and in rural population(54%). 53% were in the aged group of 1 and 5yrs. Overcrowding was present in 74%, indoor pollution in80% and outdoor pollution in 33%. 13% had to cancelled social gatherings and 54% had other impacts ontheir socialisation. 53% have taken external financial help for the treatment of pneumonia.Conclusion: Treatment of childhood pneumonia requires relatively more care and consequently moreresources to manage. The high costs of treatment puts a heavy financial burden on the family that necessitatethe need for preventive care interventions which could lead to a reduction in the number of disease cases anddecreased socio economic burden on the families
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