Conceptualising commercial entities in public health: beyond unhealthy commodities and transnational corporations
Most public health research on the commercial determinants of health (CDOH) to date has
focused on a narrow segment of commercial actors. These actors are generally the …
focused on a narrow segment of commercial actors. These actors are generally the …
Interventions to reduce antibiotic prescribing in LMICs: a scoping review of evidence from human and animal health systems
This review identifies evidence on supply-side interventions to change the practices of
antibiotic prescribers and gatekeepers in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). A total …
antibiotic prescribers and gatekeepers in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). A total …
The impact of training informal health care providers in India: A randomized controlled trial
J Das, A Chowdhury, R Hussam, AV Banerjee - Science, 2016 - science.org
INTRODUCTION In rural India, health care providers without formal medical training and self-
declared “doctors” are sought for up to 75% of primary care visits. The frequent use of such …
declared “doctors” are sought for up to 75% of primary care visits. The frequent use of such …
[HTML][HTML] Two Indias: The structure of primary health care markets in rural Indian villages with implications for policy
We visited 1519 villages across 19 Indian states in 2009 to (a) count all health care
providers and (b) elicit their quality as measured through tests of medical knowledge. We …
providers and (b) elicit their quality as measured through tests of medical knowledge. We …
Accounting for variation in and overuse of antibiotics among humans
Worldwide, antibiotic use is increasing, but many infections against which antibiotics are
applied are not even caused by bacteria. Over‐the‐counter and internet sales preclude …
applied are not even caused by bacteria. Over‐the‐counter and internet sales preclude …
Composition and distribution of the health workforce in India: estimates based on data from the National Sample Survey
KD Rao, R Shahrawat, A Bhatnagar - WHO South-East Asia …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background: The availability of reliable and comprehensive information on the health
workforce is crucial for workforce planning. In India, routine information sources on the …
workforce is crucial for workforce planning. In India, routine information sources on the …
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotic use in Paschim Bardhaman District: A survey of healthcare providers in West Bengal, India
M Nair, S Tripathi, S Mazumdar, R Mahajan… - PLoS …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Antibiotic misuse is widespread and contributes to antibiotic resistance,
especially in less regulated health systems such as India. Although informal providers are …
especially in less regulated health systems such as India. Although informal providers are …
Cluster randomized controlled trial evaluation of a gender equity and family planning intervention for married men and couples in rural India
Background Despite ongoing recommendations to increase male engagement and gender-
equity (GE) counseling in family planning (FP) services, few such programs have been …
equity (GE) counseling in family planning (FP) services, few such programs have been …
Crossover-use of human antibiotics in livestock in agricultural communities: a qualitative cross-country comparison between Uganda, Tanzania and India
J Myers, M Hennessey, JC Arnold, KD McCubbin… - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Antibiotic use in animal agriculture contributes significantly to antibiotic use globally and is a
key driver of the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. It is becoming increasingly important to …
key driver of the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. It is becoming increasingly important to …
Device-associated infection rates in 20 cities of India, data summary for 2004–2013: findings of the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium
Y Mehta, N Jaggi, VD Rosenthal… - infection control & …, 2016 - cambridge.org
OBJECTIVETo report the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium
surveillance data from 40 hospitals (20 cities) in India 2004–2013. METHODSSurveillance …
surveillance data from 40 hospitals (20 cities) in India 2004–2013. METHODSSurveillance …