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HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, INDIA Saumyasree Pradhan; Barsha Rani Mohapatra; Jena, Monika; Kund, Nitushree; Senapathy, Nihar Nalini; Mohapatra, Amarendra
The Indonesian Journal of Public Health Vol. 19 No. 3 (2024): THE INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijph.v19i3.2024.562-574

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Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease with a significant global impact, without treatment, the death rate from TB disease is high (about 50%) Aims: The study conducted in Bhubaneswar aimed to assess tuberculosis disease burden, health-seeking behaviour, and to find the gap of non-compliance in the medicine. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among TB patients in UPHCs Sahid Nagar and IRC Village of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. All new adult smear positive PTB patients diagnosed and treated in any of the government health facilities within these block PHC areas between 1 July to 31 September 2023, were identified, traced and interviewed using a pre-tested, semi-structured, coded interview. Results: On drug compliance, it was found that patients in the age group above 50 were compliant with treatment 86.2% by taking medicine regularly then their comparison age groups. Education beyond high school positively impacted compliance (100%), as did dependency status (88.9%). Alcohol addiction was prevalent among 47% of male patients and 11.4% of females, while smoking rates were 33.3% among males and 4.5% among females. Dependents consumed less alcohol (17.5%) than employed (55.8%), and younger patients smoked more (36.4%) than older age groups (31.7%). Non-educated patients smoked more (32.5%) than educated counterparts. Self-employed individuals smoked more (75%) than employed (37.2%). Chi square test highlighted that employment correlated with higher alcohol consumption (55.8%), impacting drug compliance negatively. Conclusion: Elderly patients, females, and those educated beyond high school exhibited better treatment completion rates. The study recommends targeted educational interventions to enhance TB treatment.
Unseen tragedies: analysing accidental deaths in India Pradhan, Saumyasree; Kund, Nitushree; Hota, Rabindra Nath; Goswami, Shreerup
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 14, No 4: December 2025
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v14i4.26040

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Traffic accidents represent a critical public health and socio-economic issue in India. This manuscript examines the critical issue of accidental deaths due to traffic incidents in India, highlighting the alarming trends and underlying factors contributing to rising fatalities. The analysis employs bivariate and multivariate statistical methods, including correlation, time series analysis, multivariate factor and cluster analyses, to explore the relationships between accident severity, fatalities, and injuries. Key findings include significant positive correlations between the year and death rates, as well as between accident severity and fatalities, indicating a persistent increase in road traffic deaths over time. Notably, the severity of accidents is directly linked to higher fatality rates. The analysis identifies two primary clusters: i) time (year) severity and death, and ii) accidents and injuries. The results underscore the need for effective interventions, including improved infrastructure for non-motorized transport, enhanced road safety measures, and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations. By promoting shifts from car travel to cycling and walking, the study advocates for sustainable transportation solutions to mitigate the growing toll of road traffic accidents in India.
Co-Authors Barsha Rani Mohapatra Goswami, Shreerup Hota, Rabindra Nath Jena, Monika Mohapatra, Amarendra Pradhan, Saumyasree Saumyasree Pradhan Senapathy, Nihar Nalini