Ravishankar Suryanarayana

SDUAHER,KOLAR · Community Medicine

Context/Background: Anaemia a condition develops when the blood produces lower amount of healthy red blood cells and body does not receive enough oxygen rich blood and intern the person feels weaker. Anaemia identied as one of the major a public health problem affecting both human health and social and economic development. The prevalence of nut...

Background: Contemporary evidence has been established demonstrating that stunted vitamin D levels are associated with depression, poor mood, and other mental disorders. Individuals with normal vitamin D levels have a much lower probability of developing depression. Improving vitamin D levels by supplementation has shown betterment in depressive pa...

Contemporary evidence has established that stunted vitamin D levels are associated with depression, poor mood and other mental disorders. Vitamin D supplementation might play a significant role in depression.

Introduction Lack of knowledge and awareness about oral cancer and its risk factors and negligence of the early warning signs play a crucial role in raising the incidence of the disease. Therefore, the aim of this present study is to assess the awareness of oral cancer among the local population regarding the prevalence, etiology, early signs of or...

Introduction Lack of knowledge and awareness about oral cancer and its risk factors and negligence of the early warning signs play a crucial role in raising the incidence of the disease. Therefore, the aim of this present study is to assess the awareness of oral cancer among the local population regarding the prevalence, etiology, early signs of or...

Introduction: Satisfaction is a state felt by a person who has experienced a performance or an outcome that fulfilled his or her expectations. Student satisfaction an acute attitude, resulting from an assessment of a student's educational experiences. (1,2) Over the years, educational Institutions, have become more than just degree providers. They...

Context: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) provides protection to the child from risk of obesity, overweight, type II diabetes and helps in enhancing brain development, learning capabilities and also reduces gastrointestinal infections. Breast problems, societal barriers, insufficient support, poor knowledge, mode of delivery and community beliefs are...

Context: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) provides protection to the child from risk of obesity, overweight, type II diabetes and helps in enhancing brain development, learning capabilities and also reduces gastrointestinal infections. Breast problems, societal barriers, insufficient support, poor knowledge, mode of delivery and community beliefs are...

Authors TS Pradeep, Ravishankar Suryanarayana, Susanna Theophilus Yesupatham, Sudha Reddy, Navya Reddy, Pradeep Tarikere Satyanarayana Publication date 2023/2/5 Journal Cureus Journal of Medical Science Volume 15 Issue 2 Publisher Cureus Description Background: Adolescence is the phase of rapid transition of the body. The requirement of all mineral...

Is an article of relevance. Most of the big cities across the world are having a problem of Noise pollution which was the root cause of the many hearing-impaired ness among the population especially among younger children and also on ecological health. The paper high lights the WHO stipulation of noise threshold levels and none of the big cit...

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Capturing the baseline information on awareness, practices, and prevailing myths related to the ongoing coronavirus disease‑19 (COVID‑19) pandemic in rural India will help in planning interventions to improve the health literacy on COVID‑19. The aim of the study was to assess the level of awareness, practices, and myths reg...

Objectives There is a lack of evidence about the difficulties faced by the villagers and the mechanisms they adopt to cope with the ongoing coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. In this study, we tried to explore the various stressors experienced by the villagers and the coping mechanisms. We also tried to document the future strategies that...

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a global challenge threatening human life worldwide. Early recognition of severe forms of COVID-19 infection is critically essential for timely triaging of COVID-19 patients. Biochemical Parameters correlating clinically with the severity of COVID-19 infection amidst testing of Peripheral Oxygen Satura...

The spread of COVID 19 throughout the world has strained many aspects of human day to day activity. One sector which has been working untiringly since the pandemic emerged is health care sector.Aims: So the study was planned to assess the anxiety, stress and work & social adjustment and factors influencing the same.

Aim: This study aims to assess the usefulness of salivary sialic acid (SA) as a tumor marker in the detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) among tobacco chewers. Materials and methods: After the approval of study protocol by the Institutional Ethics Committee and informed voluntary consent, salivary samples were collected from 96 parti...

Introduction: Professional College is recognized as a stressful environment that often exerts a negative effect on the academic performance, physical health and psychological wellbeing of the student. Depression among professional College students is an area of increasing concern worldwide. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Unhappiness a...

Squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity has a high prevalence in our region. Upper alveolar cancers are uncommon but present with locally advanced disease extending to infra temporal fossa. The outcome of treatment in these tumors is poor. Surgery followed by adjuvant therapy is the mainstay of treatment. We are presenting a retrospective analysis o...

ABSTRACT Background: Greatest risk of acute diarrhea outbreaks occurs in over-populated communities & refugee settings characterized by poor sanitation, unsafe drinking-water and increased person to person transmission. Because the incubation period is very short, number of cases can rise extremely quickly and it calls for a prompt and thorough inv...

Glutathione S-transferase subtype pi 1 (GSTP1) is an enzyme that is involved in the detoxification of carcinogenic substances. Arg187Trp is a functional polymorphism in the corresponding GSTP1 gene that reduces the enzymatic activity by 45%. We evaluated, for the first time, the association of Arg187Trp with the risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma...

Government health service shall provide care under all systems of medicine. Existinghealth sub centers should be converted in to health and wellness centers not just in name but in sprit and practice. The goal of health and wellness centers would be to address the social determinants of health such as poverty, gender based inequalities, water and s...

Objective: To evaluate the association of protein carbonylation with preeclampsia and its correlation with urinary protein misfolding. Method: Protein carbonyl and misfolded protein levels were measured in the midstream urine sample (58 preeclamptic and 44 normotensive pregnancy) by ELISA and Congo Red Dot assay respectively. Results: Signific...

Objectives: The objectives of this study are as follows: (1) To compare video-assisted teaching versus didactic lectures using the pretest and posttest. (2) To compare the feedback on the two teaching methods using a teaching feedback form. Materials and methods: Two consecutive batches of 22 and 20 students, respectively, of the 3rd year medica...

Abstract Introduction: Preterm birth is defined as childbirth occurring at less than 37 completed weeks. Educational interventions for mothers are commonly viewed as an important strategy to promote their knowledge and practice of childcare skills. Aim: To assess and compare the effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Danger signs in newbornof...

Abstract Introduction: Preterm birth is defined as childbirth occurring at less than 37 completed weeks. Educational interventions for mothers are commonly viewed as an important strategy to promote their knowledge and practice of childcare skills. Aim: To assess and compare the effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Danger signs in newbornof...

Aims Glutathione S‐transferase subtype pi 1 (GSTP1) is an enzyme that is involved in the detoxification of carcinogenic substances. Arg187Trp is a functional polymorphism in the corresponding GSTP1 gene that reduces the enzymatic activity by 45%. We evaluated, for the first time, the association of Arg187Trp with the risk of oral squamous cell carc...

IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy (e)-ISSN: 2250-3013, (p)-ISSN: 2319-4219 www.Iosrphr.Org Volume 4, Issue 2 (February 2014), Pp 06-11 6 A Gender Based Case Control Study of Anthropometric and Renal Profile in Rural Diabetic Population 1,Mrs.Munilakshmi. U, 2,Dr. Susanna T.Y, 3,Dr. Shashidhar K.N, 4,Dr. Madhavi Reddy, 5,Dr.akshmaiah. V, Ravishankar. S6 1,2...

Objectives: To evaluate the presence of urinary congophilia amongIndian patients with preeclampsia. Study design: A prospective case control study in which congophilia of urine samples from preeclamptic pregnant women (n = 62) and normotensive pregnant women (n = 65) was compared by using Congo Red Dot Blot assay. Main outcome measures: Presen...

Background Anemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiency disorders affecting the pregnant women in the developing countries. Anemia during pregnancy is commonly associated with poor pregnancy outcome and can result in complications that threaten the life of both mother and fetus. Objective The objective of the study was to estimate the p...

Background: Colour is the first notable feature of a food and often directly influences the choice of food by increasing the taste threshold, appeal and acceptability.There are natural and few traditional colours but many of the shop keepers, restaurant and processed food manufacturers prefer artificial colours. The sweet manufactures do not realiz...

Introduction: Falls in older adults are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The cause is often multi-factorial, and may require a multi-disciplinary approach both to treat any injuries sustained and to prevent future falls. Objective was to estimate the prevalence of falls and risk factors for falls among elderly in an urban area. Metho...

Background: Diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease, leading to many complications and disability. With co morbidities it leads to a substantial decrease in the patients’ quality of life (QoL). In diabetics, psychosocial factors such as depression are stronger predictors of medical outcomes such as hospitalization and death than are physical...

Original Research Article Indian Journal of Forensic and Community Medicine, July-September 2016;3(3):163-167 163 A comparative cross sectional study of knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in rural and urban schools of Rural Karnataka Varsha R. Mokhasi1, Mahesh V2,*, Manjunath TL3, Muninarayana C4, Latha K5, Ravishank...

Background: Anemia is the most common hematological disorder during pregnancy. According to the reports of World Health Organization reports, from 35% to 75% (56% on average) of the pregnant women in developing countries are ane�mic. Prevalence of anemia in South Asian countries is among the highest in the world. India has the highest prevalence...

Abstract Background: Malaria preventive measures are related to knowledge and beliefs of people. The poor and vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by malaria and the severe consequences of malaria are borne more by the poorest. Hence this study was undertaken to study the Knowledge, attitude and practice of malaria and to conduct...

Poor Health nutrition may impair both the growth and intellectual development of children, Parent's expectation and their satisfaction regarding food supply, to fulfill the needs of children and lactating mothers. Objectives: The study supplementary nutrition services provided under ICDS, the study was under taken to find out parents expectation, A...

Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in rural population of Kolar district Ravishankar Suryanarayana1, Anil Navale Santhuram2, Muninarayana Chandrappa2, Prathima Shivajirao3, Sheela Shikaripur Rangappa4 1Department of Statistics, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka, India. 2Department of Community Medicine, Sri Devaraj Urs Medica...

Open Access ORIGINAL RESEARCH IJHSR. 2015; 5(6): 60-66 A Study of Prevalence of Depression among College Students of Kolar District, Karnataka State. G.M.Nagaraja, Anil.NS, S.Ravishankar, Muninarayana.C. Abstract Introduction: Nursing College is recognized as a stressful environment that often exerts a negative effect on the academic performanc...

BACKGROUND: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is recognized worldwide as one of the most efficient community based programme promoting early child hood care. A large number of children in India do not have the optimal living conditions due to poverty and majority of parents are unable to give much stimulation to their child because of th...

ABSTRACT: Background: ICDS scheme is a flagship programme which provides a package of six services for children aged between 6 months-6 years, expectant and lactating mothers and adolescent girls covering 53.66lakh beneficiaries through 64518Anganawadi Centers, Karnataka. A large number of children in India do not have the optimal living conditions...

Family planning is a way of thinking and living that is adopted voluntarily depends on the awareness, knowledge and attitude. The National Family Planning Program in India was established in 1952 due to increasing concern over the rapidly growing population. Lack of awareness of contraceptive methods or source of supply, cost and poor accessibility...

Attempt is a crime: aSociological study of Suicide attempters inR.L.Jalappa Hospital and Research Center, Tamaka, Kolar District Karnataka State Dr.G.M.Nagaraja1, NS.Anil2, S.Ravishankar3.Dr.Muninarayana4.Dr. Mohan Reddy5.1Assistant Professor in Sociology, Department of Community Medicine, Sri Devrajurs Academy of 2Higher Education and Research, co...

Abstract Background: ICDS scheme is a flagship programme which provides a package of six services for children aged between 6 months-6 years, expectant and lactating mothers and adolescent girls covering 53.66lakh beneficiaries through 64518Anganwadi Centers, Karnataka. A large number of children in India do not have the optimal living conditions d...

[PDF] from jemds.com A STUDY OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN STUDENTS EDUCATION BY PARENTS-A PILOT STUDY Authors GM Nagaraja, Mohan Reddy, S Ravi Shankar Publication date 2013/6 Journal Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Science Volume 2 Issue 25 Pages 4497-4504 Description BACKGROUND: India is a male dominant society and gender discrimination...

ABSTRACT Background: Poor health and nutrition may impair both the growth and intellectual development of school children. Incidence of malnutrition related childhood diabetes mellitus has increased and continues to be on the rise.Objectives: To assess the nutritional status by anthropometry and to screen for diabetes by capillary blood examination...

Objective: To study the awareness and perception of the population about malaria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken in the catchment area of PHC Devarayasamudra of Kolar District; 482 households were selected by systematic sampling method from nine randomly selected villages. Predesigned and pretested proforma was used to collect info...

Objective: To study the awareness and perception of the population about malaria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken in the catchment area of PHC Devarayasamudra of Kolar District; 482 households were selected by systematic sampling method from nine randomly selected villages. Predesigned and pretested proforma was used to collect info...