Papers by Dr. Kalpak Kadarkar
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022
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Journal of family medicine and primary care, 2022
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JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, 2022
Introduction: To mitigate an inevitable phenomenon of population ageing, which has impact on nati... more Introduction: To mitigate an inevitable phenomenon of population ageing, which has impact on nation’s development as well as on quality of life of population, health seeking behaviour and health service utilisation need to be increased, especially in rural areas. Aim: To assess health seeking behaviour, identify hurdles and measure health services utilisation. Materials and Methods: A community based observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 210 elderly population (60 years of age and above) to assess health seeking behaviour and to measure health service utilisation for the period from October 2020 to October 2021, in rural area of Tasgaon block of Sangli district of Maharashtra by Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Miraj, Maharashtra, India. A pretested, prevalidated, semi-structured proforma and interview schedule were used to collect information. Descriptive statistics along with chi-square test and Binary logistic regression w...
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Indian Journal of Public Health, 2021
We evaluated the Community Health Officer (CHO) training program in northern Ahmednagar district ... more We evaluated the Community Health Officer (CHO) training program in northern Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India. A longitudinal study was conducted among 110 CHO trainees from August 2019 to January 2020. The trainees undertook field visits and survey with lectures and clinical postings. Evaluation was based on pre- and post-Multiple Choice Question tests, the WHO Education of Health Personnel Checklist, Journals, and Logbooks. MannWhitney U-test, Wilcoxon-rank test were used to compare nonnormal variables while t-test was used for comparison of age. Initially, nursing graduates performed better than Ayurveda graduates, especially in punctuality, grasp on problems, and problem-solving ability. Nursing graduates kept better journals and logbooks. Female trainees performed better than male trainees. Ayurveda and nursing graduates were comparable at the end of the training. Need-based training and upskilling of mid-level healthcare providers can be done at scale by roping in medical colleges.
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National journal of community medicine, 2016
Results: Smoking prevalence was high among men (27.5%) compared to 2% in women. The use of smokel... more Results: Smoking prevalence was high among men (27.5%) compared to 2% in women. The use of smokeless tobacco was reported by 38.5% of men and 9.5% of women. The prevalence of raised blood pressure was slightly more in males (40.5%) as compared to females (37.5%). Mean BMIs and prevalence of obesity was nearly same among men and women. Women were less physically active when compared to men. Fruits and vegetable consumption was low among both men and women.
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International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2016
Background: Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) has a robust recording and repo... more Background: Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) has a robust recording and reporting system in place along with multiple internal/external checks to ensure good quality data generation which forms the basis for existing supervision and monitoring strategy. However, in view of the expansion in program activities this strategy needs to be more comprehensive. Objective: To assess response and outcome of treatment, various demographic factors associated with treatment outcome and to find out reasons for non-compliance to Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was undertaken at designated microscopy and treatment center from May 2014 to October 2014. Tuberculosis (TB) cases registered for treatment under RNTCP in all four quarters of year 2013 were included in the study. Information collected by reviewing records with the help of predesigned and pretested schedule. Of these cases, defaulters of treatment and those cases not reported to follow up sputum examination were contacted through local health volunteers and home visits and interviewed. Result: Of the total 126 patients, 84.9% and 15.1% were registered for Category 1 and Category 2, respectively. Pulmonary and extra-pulmonary TB accounted for 77.8% and 22.2% cases, respectively. Sputum conversion rate was 96.1%. Highest proportion of non-reporting to follow up sputum examination found in continuation phase (55.6%). Lack of awareness (23.1%) and work commitments (18.9%) were commonly given reasons for non-compliance. Treatment success rate was 85.8%. Defaulters were 3.2% and 2.4% cases were switched to multidrug-resistant TB (MDR TB) treatment. Conclusion: Though many of performance indicators were satisfying norms of RNTCP but still significant number of cases was not reported for follow up sputum examination. Lack of awareness was the most common reason. This underlines the need of intensive IEC activity which will improve their compliance toward DOTS.
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International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2016
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International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2016
Background: Internet has invaded into our daily activities. There is rising concern over increase... more Background: Internet has invaded into our daily activities. There is rising concern over increased Internet usage especially among younger generation. Internet overusage affects them at various levels of academics, interpersonal relationship, and physical and health aspects. Medical definition of Internet addiction is based on compulsive act of using Internet despite one’s best interest. Objective: To estimate the level of Internet addiction among medical interns and understand patterns of Internet usage among them. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among interns of medical college in March 2016. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaire which contained sociodemographic, Internet usage pattern information and Young’s 20-item Internet addiction test (IAT). Severity of Internet addiction was graded as per the scale. Result: According to IAT, of 130 study participants, 70 (53.85%) were normal users, 41 (31.54%) showed mild, and 19 (14.61%) showed moderate levels of Internet addiction. Mean duration of Internet use/day was found to be 2.25 1.07 years. Majority [120 (92.31%)] of the study participants used smartphone. Males were more addicted to Internet than female subjects. Using 3G speed of Internet was significantly associated with Internet addition. Conclusion: Internet addiction is identified as a matter of concern among medical interns. Awareness needs to be created regarding Internet addiction/problematic Internet use and developing a healthy and safe Internet use. Preventive measures should be instituted promptly to forestall the possible influence of Internet addiction on students.
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International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 2016
Background: Before Global switch of polio vaccine and inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) introductio... more Background: Before Global switch of polio vaccine and inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) introduction, beneficiaries must have knowledge about the change and its benefits over the preexisting facilities. Through this study we are trying to assess the knowledge of the caretakers regarding polio, pulse polio immunization (PPI), polio vaccine switch and polio vaccine injection so that new knowledge can be hanged on the peg of their preexisting knowledge. Objectives: 1. To assess knowledge and practice of caretakers about PPI, polio disease, polio vaccine-injectable form, and polio vaccine switch. 2. To find association of the knowledge and practice of respondents about PPI, polio disease, polio vaccine-injectable form and polio vaccine switch with their literacy. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at pulse polio booth on NID, 2016. Caretakers were interviewed to assess their knowledge and practice about polio disease, polio vaccination, it’s availability in injectable form, and upcoming global polio switch through semi open-ended, pretested questionnaire. Data were entered in excel sheet, analyzed using SPSS version 20, and appropriate statistical tests were applied. Result: Maximum children were brought to the PPI booth by their grandparents and mothers (73%), source of information to maximum respondents was health staff and television (69%), correct knowledge about the parameters such as whether polio drops be given with mild illness (54%) and signs and symptoms of polio (59%) was fair, but many still consider PPI an overdose (18%), and as a replacement to routine immunization (18%). Respondents’ knowledge was poor about the mode of transmission of disease (7%), eradication status of polio (14%), injectable form of polio vaccine (5%), and polio vaccine switch (30%), and significant association was found between the literacy level and the knowledge of the respondents (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion: Although government is ready to launch IPV and switch to bivalent oral polio vaccine but knowledge of the caretakers is poor, which can threaten its acceptability.
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International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2016
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International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2016
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National Journal of Community Medicine, Aug 31, 2016
Context: India is experiencing a rapid health transition with a rising burden of non-communicable... more Context: India is experiencing a rapid health transition with a rising burden of non-communicable diseases causing significant morbidity and mortality, both in urban and rural population. The STEPwise approach is WHO-recommended framework for NCD surveillance. Study was conducted to assess the prevalence of risk factors of NCDs among residents of urban slum.
Methods and Material: Using WHO STEPwise approach a cross-sectional study was carried out among participants of 25-64 years age group in the slum. Information on behavioural and physiological risk factors of non-communicable diseases was obtained through standardized protocol.
Results: Smoking prevalence was high among men (27.5%) compared to 2% in women. The use of smokeless tobacco was reported by 38.5% of men and 9.5% of women. The prevalence of raised blood pressure was slightly more in males (40.5%) as compared to females (37.5%). Mean BMIs and prevalence of obesity was nearly same among men and women. Women were less physically active when compared to men. Fruits and vegetable consumption was low among both men and women.
Conclusions: The high prevalence of risk factors in urban slum alarms the likelihood of a high future burden of diseases highlights need for different interventions and approaches for prevention of risk factors of non-communicable diseases.
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Methods and Material: Using WHO STEPwise approach a cross-sectional study was carried out among participants of 25-64 years age group in the slum. Information on behavioural and physiological risk factors of non-communicable diseases was obtained through standardized protocol.
Results: Smoking prevalence was high among men (27.5%) compared to 2% in women. The use of smokeless tobacco was reported by 38.5% of men and 9.5% of women. The prevalence of raised blood pressure was slightly more in males (40.5%) as compared to females (37.5%). Mean BMIs and prevalence of obesity was nearly same among men and women. Women were less physically active when compared to men. Fruits and vegetable consumption was low among both men and women.
Conclusions: The high prevalence of risk factors in urban slum alarms the likelihood of a high future burden of diseases highlights need for different interventions and approaches for prevention of risk factors of non-communicable diseases.
Methods and Material: Using WHO STEPwise approach a cross-sectional study was carried out among participants of 25-64 years age group in the slum. Information on behavioural and physiological risk factors of non-communicable diseases was obtained through standardized protocol.
Results: Smoking prevalence was high among men (27.5%) compared to 2% in women. The use of smokeless tobacco was reported by 38.5% of men and 9.5% of women. The prevalence of raised blood pressure was slightly more in males (40.5%) as compared to females (37.5%). Mean BMIs and prevalence of obesity was nearly same among men and women. Women were less physically active when compared to men. Fruits and vegetable consumption was low among both men and women.
Conclusions: The high prevalence of risk factors in urban slum alarms the likelihood of a high future burden of diseases highlights need for different interventions and approaches for prevention of risk factors of non-communicable diseases.