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1. General Information about the Department
The focus of Department of Community Medicine is to impart medical education oriented towards Primary health care. The department aims to improve the competencies of students (UG, PG) to provide promotive, preventive and basic curative services. The objective is to develop professional skills of the students for planning, organizing & managing these services with community participation and also to develop skills required to conduct clinical & epidemiological research. The Department of community medicine provides primary health care through its rural and urban training health centres in collaboration with District Health and Family welfare department.
2. Teaching faculty
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Sl. No
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Name
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Qualification
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Designation
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1
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Dr. D.D. Bant
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MBBS., M.D., DNB., PGDHHM
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Professor & H.O.D
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2
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Dr.LaxmikantLokare.
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MBBS., M.D
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Professor
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3
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Dr. ManeeshaGodbole.
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MBBS., M.D
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Associate Professor
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4
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Dr. Manjunath S Nekar.
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MBBS., M.D., PGDGM
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Associate Professor
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5
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Dr. KanteshShiddaraddi
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MBBS., M.D
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Associate Professor
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6
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Dr. Mahesh D Kurugodiyavar
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MBBS., M.D
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Assistant Professor
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7
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Dr Anjana R Joshi |
MBBS., MD , DNB |
Assistant Professor |
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8
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Dr. RizwanaShaikh
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MBBS., M.D., DPHE
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Assistant Professor
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9
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Dr Kashavva B A
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MBBS., MD , DNB
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Assistant Professor
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10
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Dr Sushma H R
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MBBS., MD , DNB
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Assistant Professor
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11
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Smt. S.R. Itagimath
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M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDC, Ph.D.
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Bio-Statistician Cum Assistant Professor.
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12
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Dr. S.A Gokhale
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MBBS
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Tutor
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13
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Dr. Y.B. Jaykar.
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MBBS
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Tutor
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14
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Dr. Ajay malya
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MBBS
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Tutor
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15
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Dr Bhagyashree Kathare
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MBBS
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Tutor
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16
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Dr Tewe Kupfo
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MBBS
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Tutor
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17
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Dr Fahimunusa KAlaburgi
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MBBS
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Tutor
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18
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Dr Niteshkumar Jain
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MBBS
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Tutor
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Post Graduate Students:
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1
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Dr Kashavva B A (2017)
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MBBS
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2
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Dr Anjana R Joshi (2017)
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MBBS
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3
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Dr Roopkala N (2017)
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MBBS
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4
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Dr Tewe U Kapfu (2018)
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MBBS
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5
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Dr Raghavendra (2018)
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MBBS
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6
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Dr Shiv Kumar (2018)
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MBBS
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7
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Dr Akshay S (2019)
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MBBS
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2. Non teaching faculty
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Sl.No.
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Name
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Designation
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1
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Sri. ManjunathNaduvinamani
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Health educator /Asst. Professor
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2
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Smt. Margaret Mary
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Sr. lab Technician
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3
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Smt. Sushma Desai
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Jr. lab Technician
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4
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ManjunathAnnigeri
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Social Worker
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5
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Deepali D Rodakar
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Social Worker
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6
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Sri. Mohan P
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Clerk/Computer Operator
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7
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Sri. P G Shiraguppi
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Attendar
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8
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Sri. Ravi C Shewale
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Attendar
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9
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Smt. Padma F Holemmanavar
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Attendar
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10
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Smr. NazreenNadaf
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Attendar
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3. Services:
The department of community medicine conducts field training & provides services at field practice area in the urban and rural areas through the urban and rural health training centers respectively. The department staff, faculty, postgraduates, interns are posted to these centers regularly.
- Urban Health Training Center: The Urban Health training center Banthikatta at Sadarsofa, old Hubli is located approximately 4 Km away from the college campus. It caters to a 3 wards of Hubli-dharwad Muncipal corporation namely Ward 54, Ward 59, Ward 60 with a population of 34300 in 5953 households. UPHC has all the basic clinical facilities, mini OT, essential medicines, day care facility. Staffs, Post Graduate & Interns are posted by rotation in the RHTC. All the National health programs are executed with facility staff including from the department of community medicine KIMS and field staff.
Services at UHTC
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School Health check up, Anganwadi visits
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Family visits: one day in a week
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OPD: Daily
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Immunization: Every Thursday
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Ante-Natal Clinic: Every Tuesday and Thursday
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Activities under ongoing National/state health programs and schemes.
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Family planning services
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NCD screening
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Basic laboratory services
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Health Education/IEC
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Referral services
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- Rural Health Training Center: Rural health training center at PHC Mishrikote, is located approximately 18 kms form the KIMS campus, it caters to a population of 28,608 in 10 villages through 5 sub centers in coordination with 31 Anganwadi centers.
Services/Activities at RHTC
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OPD
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IPD with 6 beds
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Immunization
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Ante-Natal checkup
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Deliveries
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NCD screening
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Family planning services
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Minor OT services
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Basic laboratory services
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Health Education/IEC
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National health prorammes
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Referral services
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Field based training activities are carried out in the urban & rural health training centers for Medical undergraduate & postgraduate students, interns & paramedical students.
Training activities at UHTC & RHTC
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Field visits
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Health education
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Project work
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Health camps
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Family study
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Community diagnosis
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Investigation of outbreaks
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Training for health workers/Anganwadi workers
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Health needs assessment
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- Training and services are also provided by Department of community medicine at Taluka hospital Kalghatagi and PHC Noolvi.
- Department of community medicine also runs Immunization clinic, epidemiology unit mainly for surveillance and reporting of malaria cases and investigation of outbreaks.
- Health Education on daily basis to patients and patient attenders at ANC, PNC, Cancer, TB, Leprosy, PEM wards in Hospital and outside hospital in slum areas through effective communication techniques.
- Training in research methodology, providing consultancy services to Postgraduates and faculty of other departments fordesigning, data management and statistical analysis of research studies.
- Co-ordination with district health authorities in implementation, monitoring & evaluation of national health programmes and any other health activities.
4. Academic Activities
Teaching programme
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Under graduate (MBBS)
(numbers/–month)
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Post Graduate
(MD Community medicine)
(numbers/–month)
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Seminars
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During Project postings
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Every Wednesday or Saturday
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Journal club
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–
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Every Wednesday or Saturday
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Case presentations
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During clinico social postings
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Every Wednesday or Saturday
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Theory class
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5 classes/week
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Biostatistics every Thursday
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Practical
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2 classes/week
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6 sessions on Tuesday
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Filed visits/postings
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Field visits for one month for each posted batch
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Field/peripheral postings to Depts of Med, Ped, OBG, Skin Micro, Psychiatry, PHL
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Pedagogy
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6 Sessions on Wednesday
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Nursing PG
(I year MSc nursing)
(numbers/–month)
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Paramedical
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DHI-II
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DHI-III
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Theory class
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3 classes /week
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3 classes/week
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3 classes/week
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Practical
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—
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1 class/week
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1 class/week
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Filed visits
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Vegetable market, Hotel/Kitchen, Slaughter house, STP, PHC, SC, Water filtration plant, CBWTF, DTC, UHTC, PCB, Factory, Anganwadi, ART center, Milk dairy, Blind school, Community Swimming pool
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5. Research Activities:
Projects:
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Sl. No
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Title of the project
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Principal Investigator
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1
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International Research Demonstration Project- ICHAP-DHARWD(Manitoba University, Canada Project funded by CIDA)
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Dr D D Bant
Professor & HOD
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2
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Alcohol harm Project-International Project –NIMHANS Colloboration funded by THAI Government and WHO
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Dr D D Bant
Professor & HOD
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3
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Slum Hand Hygiene Project Funded by BERKLY University -USA
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Dr D D Bant
Professor & HOD
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4
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District IDD survey for Gadag District funded by GoK- 2010
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Dr D D Bant
Professor & HOD
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5.
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Supportive supervision of routine immunisation activities in Gadag district funded by UNICEF &GoK 2011-12
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Dr D D Bant
Dr LaxmikanthLokare
Dr Mulkipatil S Y
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6.
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Supportive supervision of IMNCI activities funded by GoK 2014-2015
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Dr D D Bant
Dr LaxmikanthLokare
Dr Mahesh D K
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7.
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District IDD survey for Dharwad District – 2019
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All staff and Postgraduates
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8.
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Urinary Cotinine, Breath carbon monoxide levels: Perinatal outcomes in urban field practice area of KIMS Hubballi. Approved by MRU under DHR
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Dr Mahesh D K
Assistant professor
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Publications of the faculty 2011 to 2020
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S. No
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Publication
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National / International
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1
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Bant D D, Venkatesha M., Bathija VG, Lokare L, Godbole M, Nekar MS. Health and psychosocial profile among HIV affected children – A case control study. IJRRMS Apr-Jun 2013;3(2):38-40.
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National
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2
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Bant DD – A Comparative study of infant feeding practices in ICDS and Non ICDS Areas Management Journal of Health, jhm.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/1/1/161.
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International
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3
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Mahesh V, Bant DD, Bathija GV, Dixit UR, Lokare L, Itagimath SR. Study on Awareness of Immunization of Children Among the Mothers in Slums of Field Practice Area of Urban Health Training Centre, KIMS, Hubli. Karnataka Journal of Community Health 2008-09;20:62-66.
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National
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4
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Venkatesha M, Bant DD, Bathija GV. Clinical and psychological profile of HIV Orphans in North Karnataka – A longitudinal study. Global J Medi and Public Health 2013;2(3):1-6.
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International
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5
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Kaul V, Bant DD, Bendigeri ND, Bathija VG. A Brief Medico –Socio-Demographic Profile of Non-Fatal Road Traffic Accident Cases Admitted To Karnataka Institute Of Medical Sciences. Scholars Research Journal 2010;1(1):32-36.
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International
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6
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Bathija GV, Bant DD, Itagimath SR. Study on Usage Of Woman Hygiene Kit Among Menstruating Age Group in Field Practice Area Of KIMS, Hubli. IJBR 2013;4(2):94-98.
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National
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7
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Bathija GV, Bant DD, Itagimath SR. Study On Prevalence Of Needle Stick Injuries Among Junior Doctors And Nursing Students in KIMS, Hubli. IJPHRD April-June 2013;15(2):84-88.
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International
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8
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Dixit UV, Bathija GV, Mahesh V, Bant DD, Lokare L, Itagimath SR. A study on assessment of health status of patients of diabetes mellitus attending medicine outpatient department KIMS, HUBLI Karnataka journal of community health 2008-09;20:40-49.
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National
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9
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Basti B, Bant DD, Bathija GV, Lokare L, Itagimath SR, Dixit UR, Mahesh V. A Brief Epidemiological Study on Road Traffic Accident Cases Admitted in KimsHubli. Karnataka journal of community health 2008-09;20:10-21.
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National
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10
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Bathija GV, Itagimath SR, Bant DD, Lokare L. Study on Socio-Demographic and Associated risk factors for Oesophageal Cancer in Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hospital, Hubli (Karnataka). SJAMS 2014;2(C):706-710.
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National
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11
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Anjana P, Bant DD. Assessment of Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices Among under-3 Years Children in Urban Slums Of Hubballi City. Int J Med Res Health Sci. 2015;4(4):763-767.
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International
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12
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Anjana P, Bant DD. A community based cross-sectional study to identify individuals at high risk for diabetes in Urban Slums of Hubballi. Int J Community Med Public Health 2016;3(1)212-217.
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International
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13
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Jahagirdar SS, Bant DD, Bathija GV. Study of prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the rural areas of Hubballi, Karnataka, India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2016;4(1):104-109.
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International
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14
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Ananthesh BG, Bathija, GV, Bant DD. A community based cross-sectional study to assess malnutrition among elderly population residing in urban and rural areas of a district in Karnataka, India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2016;4(1):51-58.
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International
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15
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Sarvar R, Bant DD. Clinical assessment of micronutrient deficiencies among children (1-5 years) enrolled in anganawadis of old Hubli slums, Karnataka, India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2017;4(2):598-602.
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International
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16
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Venkatesha M, Lakkappa L, Bant DD, Bathija GV. Gender Discrimination and Empowerment Issues among HIV Positive Females attending Anti-Retroviral Therapy Centre in Northern Karnataka. Ntl J Community Med 2016;7(9):759-762.
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National
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17
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Bathija GV, Ananthesh BG, Bant DD. Study to Assess Knowledge and Attitude towards Organ Donation among Interns and Post Graduates of a Medical College in Karnataka, India. Natl J Community Med 2017; 8(5):236-240.
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National
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18
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Kurugodiyavar MD, Andanigoudar KB, Bant DD, Nekar MS. Determinants of maternal near miss events: a facility-based case-control study. Int J Community Med Public Health 2019;6:3614-20
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International
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19
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Kurugodiyavar MD, Gajula M, Bant DD, Bathija GV. Climacteric syndrome: symptom prevalence and quality of life assessment, a proxy of health care services. Int J Community Med Public Health 2017;4:2377-82
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International
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20
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Vinolia R, Bant DD. A study on the major risk factors of stillbirth in the rural areas of Dharwad district: a prospective study. Int J Community Med Public Health 2018;5:2232-6
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International
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21
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Kavya NP, Bant DD. A study on self-care practices and dietary barriers among type 2 diabetes patients attending outpatient department in Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi. Int J Community Med Public Health 2019;6:1603-7.
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International
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22
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Godbole M, Joshi AR, Bant DD. A cross sectional study to assess the knowledge and response to dog bite among the urban and rural population of Hubballitaluk. Int J Community Med Public Health 2019;6:539-44.
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International
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23
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Katapadi PR, Bant DD. A comparative study on the adherence to anti-hypertensive medications in urban and rural areas of Hubballi. Int J Community Med Public Health 2019;6:1701-6.
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International
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24
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Basti BD, Mahesh V, Bant DD, Bathija GV. Factors affecting antiretroviral treatment adherence among people living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: A prospective study. J Family Med Prim Care 2017;6:482-6.
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International
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25
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Gajula M, Bathija GV, Bant DD, Lokare L, Godbole M, Nekar MS et al. Protein Energy Malnutrition: Knowledge of the Mother a Significant Associate of Child’s Nourishment Status, A Study among 1-6 Year Children and their Mothers in Urban Slums of old Hubli. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 2014 Dec 11;3(69):14194-14203,
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National
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26
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Godbole M, Kavya NP, Nekar MS, Bant DD. A cross sectional study to assess prevalence and pattern of ocular morbidity among pre-school children attending anganwadi centres of Hubballitaluk in South India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2019;6:545-9.
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International
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27
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Pratibha RK, Bant DD. A study on the pattern of tobacco use and its implications on the health of patients, attending Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi. Int J Community Med Public Health 2018;5:331-5.
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International
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28
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Pavithran S, Bant DD. Nutritional status of adolescent school girls residing in rural areas of Dharwad district, India: a cross sectional study. Int J Community Med Public Health 2018;5:2761-5.
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International
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29
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Nandini C, Andanigoudar KB, Bant DD. A case control study to determine the predisposing factors for myocardial infarction among young adults. Natl J Community Med 2019;10(12):641-44.
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National
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30
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Jahagirdar S, Lokare L, Bant D, Bathija G, Godbole M, Nekar M et al. Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude Towards Mental Illness among Adult Population of Dharwad District-A Cross Sectional Study. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 2017;8(3):76.
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National
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31
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Bant D, Sarvar R. Cervical Cancer Awareness: Its Risk Factors, Perceptions and Prevention among Women in Hubli, Karnataka. International Journal of Preventive, Curative & Community Medicine. 2018;04(04):19-24.
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International
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32
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Bant D, Joshi A. A Cross-Sectional Study to assess the Gaming Disorder and Problematic Usage of Mobile Phones among College Students of Hubli-Dharwad. National Journal of Community Medicine. 2020;11(2):76-79
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National
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33
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Bant D. Prevalence of protein energy malnutrition among Anganwadi children’s of Hubli, Karnataka. J Nut Res, 2013; 1(1):11-13
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International
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34
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Basti BD, Bant D, Bathija GV. Clinicoepidemiological profile of rural people with HIV in North Karnataka, India.; Indian Journal of Rural Health Care. 2014;3(1):56-62
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National
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35
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Venkatesha M, Bant DD, Bathija GV, Lakkappa L. Psychosocial and Nutritional Profile among Children with and without HIV in Northern Karnataka. Int J Health Sci Res. 2014;4(9):9-13
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International
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36
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Lokare L, Nekar MS, Mahesh V. Quality Of Life and Restricted Activity Days Among the Old Aged. Int J Bio Med Res. 2011;2(4):1162-1164.
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International
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37
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Lokare L, Nekar MS, Mulkipatil SY, Mahesh V. Metabolic Equivalent Task Score and Risk Factors Of Coronary Heart Disease In Bank Employees. Int J Bio Med Res. 2012;3(2):1627-1630
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International
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38
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Nekar MS, Lokare L, Gokhale SA, Godbole M, Mulkipatil SY, Mahesh V. Awareness of Eye Donation Among College Students Of Hubli City, Karnataka. IJBR 2012;3(4):201-204.
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International
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39
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Godbole M, Abraham S, Prasad J. Feasibility of training Female Health Workers to diagnose and treat reproductive tract infections of the females at the community level – a study done at Christian Medical College, Vellore. International Journal of Scientific Research and Publications, January 2013;3(1)1-5.
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International
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40
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Kaulgud R, Nekar MS, Sumanth K J, Joshi RR, Bole, Vijayalakshmi KP et al. Study of depression in patients with diabetes compared to non-diabetics among elderly population and its association with blood sugar, HbA1c values. IJBAR 2013;4(1).
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International
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41
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Maneesha, G., Abraham, S., & Prasad, J. (2014). Developing a training module for female health workers for the diagnosis of female reproductive tract infections – an experience in south india. International Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2(1), 145-150.
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International
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42
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Hamsa L, Rajashri SP, Vijayanath V, Mahesh DK, Sandhyalakshmi BN, Pragati VC, et al. Study of Unmet Need for Family Planning in Urban Slum Population of Davangere A Cross Sectional Study. Indian J Pub Health Res Dev. 2013;4(4):20.
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National
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43
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Shiddaraddi K, Gajula M, Neelesh MN, Bathija GV. An Insight into the Knowledge and Practices concerning Mosquito born disease in Urban slums of Old Hubballi. J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci. March 02, 2015;4(18).
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National
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44
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Godbole M. Informed Consent in Clinical Practice – An Overview. Annals Of Community Health. Dec 2013 – Feb 2014;2(1).
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National
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45
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Rampure A, Rao V, Gudimani SC, Kumar A, Patil S, Mithun VV, Nekar MS. Effect of prophylactic supplementation of allopurinol, magnesium and statin on the incidence of atrial fibrillation in off pump and on pump coronary artery surgery. IJBR 2014;5(1).
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International
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46
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Patil S, Mahale K, Shetty P, Nekar MS. Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of urinary isolates from a tertiary care hospital with special reference to Gram negative bacteria. IOSR-JDMS, Nov.- Dec. 2013;12(1).
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National
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47
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Lokare L, Hippargi AC. Breast Feeding Practices: A Qualitative Exploration by Focused Group Discussion. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 2016;7(2):128-32.
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National
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48
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Lokare L, Hippargi AC. Weaning Practices among Mothers: A Focused Group Discussion. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 2016 Jul 1;7(3).
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National
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49
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Lokare L, Hippargi AC. Qualitative exploration of bottle feeding practices among mothers of Dharwad district, Karnataka: a focus group discussion study. Int J Community Med Public Health 2016;3(1):90-3.
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International
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50
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Bathija GV, Mallesh S, Gajula M. A study on awareness of cervical cancer among women of reproductive age group in urban slums of old Hubli, Karnataka, India. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2016 Dec 24;3(9):2579-83.
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International
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51
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Prasanna N, Mahadevappa K, Antaratani RC, Lokare L. Cause of death and associated conditions of stillbirths. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 Feb 19;4(6):1970-4.
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International
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52
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Bathija GV, Sarvar R. Defecation practices in residents of urban slums and rural areas of hubballi, Dharwad: a cross sectional study. Int J Community Med Public Health 2017;4(3):724-8.
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International
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53
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Bathija GV, Gajula M. A study on epidemiological determinants and reproductive health practices among female commercial sex workers of Dharwad district. Int J Community Med Public Health 2017;4(5):1583-7.
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International
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54
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Kurdi MS, Ramaswamy AH, Lokare L, Sutagatti JG. Current views and practice of faculty members and consultants regarding ‘Publications in India’: A cross-sectional study. Indian J Anaesth 2015;59(12):794-800.
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National
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55
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Bathija GV, Narasimha R. A cross-sectional study on health related behaviors among swimming pool users and sanitary conditions of swimming pools in Hubballi city. Int J Community Med Public Health 2019;6(12):5174-80.
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International
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56
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Bathija GV, Sushma HR. A cross sectional study to assess the sleep hygiene among the post graduates of KIMS, Hubballi. Int J Community Med Public Health 2019;6:1645-51.
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International
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57
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Kurugodiyavar MD, Sushma HR, Godbole M, Nekar MS. Impact of smartphone use on quality of sleep among medical students. Int J Community Med Public Health 2018;5:101-9.
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International
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58
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Patil SK, Bathija GV. Perception of private practitioners towards diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in Hubballi city, India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2018;5:2076-80.
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International
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59
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Bathija GV, Narasimha R. A cross-sectional study on health related behaviors among swimming pool users and sanitary conditions of swimming pools in Hubballi city. Int J Community Med Public Health 2019;6:5174-80.
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International
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60
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Kadi AS, Itagimath SR. HIV/AIDS Epidemic In Goa, India: Spatial Patterns In Transmissibility. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research 2015;6(4):3455-3460.
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International
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61
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Kadi AS, Itagimath SR, Gani SR. A review of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Karnataka. International Journal of Current Research 2016;8(9):37916-37923.
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International
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62
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Kadi AS, Itagimath SR, Gani SR. Dynamic characteristic analysis of mother to child transmission of HIV in India. GJMEDPH 2014;3(6):1-10.
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National
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