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Community Medicine deals with the health of the populations as a whole and strive to alleviate the health problem of the community which includes both medical and social issues by appropriate strategies. Through primary care approach, the department protects, promotes and maintain the wellbeing of the community.
The Department aims to train the student to be able to appreciate the socio-cultural and environmental factors of health & disease and to organize prevention & control of communicable & non-communicable diseases at the community level, through scientific epidemiologic approaches. They are also encouraged to involve in the community during their Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) period of 2 months in the field practice areas of both Rural & Urban Health Training Centers run by the college. They are motivated to excel in academics, researches and in administrative skills.
On the similar lines, the post-graduates in Community Medicine is trained to become Teachers / Trainers, Researchers & Epidemiologists; as well as Health Planners and Administrators. There are two P.G. seats sanctioned by MCI.
To become a model in community engagement through excellence in medical education, health care and research.
Designated as the Administrator for the Facebook Page of SSSMCRI on 16th Mar 2019.
She joined the department of Community Medicine of SSSMCRI in August, 2012. Currently, she is working as a Professor since October, 2019. She is actively involved in planning and implementation of academic as well as extension activities of the department. She is the NAAC Task Force Member for the department since January, 2017. She is also an active member of the Medical Education Unit (MEU) and Institute Research Council (IRC) of SSSMCRI since 2018 and a resource person for various workshops conducted by them. She is involved in various research projects and has also guided undergraduate and post graduate students for their community based research projects. She has many publications to her credit in indexed national and international journals. In addition, she is also Alumni Co-coordinator of SSSMCRI has played a pivotal role in registration of Alumni Association of SSSMCRI.
Areas of interest: Maternal & Child Health, Non-communicable Diseases, Epidemiology
Dr. T. Muthukumar, is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine. He did his UG from Vinayaka Mission’s Medical College, Karaikal and Post graduate from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry. He is working in this institution since 2016 and worked as the Assistant Professor in-charge of RHTC for more than 18 months, during which he has conducted, guided and organized several outreach activities and observed important health days. He also worked as the Department CRRI coordinator, I MBBS and II MBBS coordinator during which he has successfully organized HeART and CREAMs program for the undergraduate students. Currently, he is the Department PG coordinator.
Dr. Muthukumar was the Organizing Secretary and one of the resource person for the “Mobile Based data Capture workshop” which was conducted as a part of International Health and Research Convention’19. He was resource person for various Faculty Development Programs and other sessions organized by Medical Education Unit & Institutional Research Committee.
He has been appointed as the Member Secretary for Institute Research Council for SSSMCRI. He is member of IAPSM, IPHA, MEU, Standardized Patient committee, Disciplinary committee and NIRF (National institutional ranking frame work) committee at Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute. He has a total of 25 publications in various International and National journals. Research and Medical education are his field of interest.
Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine. She did her under graduation at Vinayaga Mission Kirubanandavariyar Medical College and post Graduation at Sri Sathaya Sai Medical College and Research Institute. She joined Sri Sathaya Sai Medical College as an Assistant Professor in Aug 2018.
She is in-charge of 3rd, 4th and 5th semesters and also plays the role of CRRI coordinator. She along with other members of the department involved in organizing workshops, UG and PG academic programs. Her area of interest is environmental health.She is the member of IAPSM. She is the Secretary of Alumni Association and one of member of Board of studies. She has 4 publications in both national and international journals.
Alumni of MGMC&RI, finished PG from St. John’s Medical College and Joined as Assistant Professor in Department of Community Medicine in MGMCRI in 2016 & SSSMCRI in 2019. Completed MD, DNB, MNAMS Has around 30 publications (Indexed) and represented India for Global health in Israel,
Dr. Jasmine. M is the Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine. She did her under graduation in PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research, Coimbatore and MD (Community Medicine) in Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai. She joined as Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine on June 2019.
Being In charge of 1st year MBBS students, she is the coordinator for HeART (Health Appraisal by Rapid Techniques) program. She is involved, along with the other members of the department, in organizing workshops and outreach programs. She was a resource person in the Copyright Filing Workshop organized by Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute for the faculties and Post graduates.
She is a member of Minority cell of Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute. She has 6 publications in indexed national and international journals. Her area of interest includes Occupational diseases and Medical Education.
I am Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja from Pondicherry, India. I completed my undergraduate from Vinayaka Missions Medical College and Hospital, Karaikal on February 2013 and Post graduate from Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute on April 2019.
I worked as Medical officer in Rural Health and Training Centre in VMMC&H, Karaikal from 2014 to 2016. I worked as Junior Resident in Intensive Care Unit at Chettinad Super Specialty Hospital from 2016 to 2019, well trained in ICU.
Since June 2019 I have been working as Assistant Professor, In charge of Rural Health and Training Centre, Sembakkam at Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Kanchipuram. I am actively involved in outreach activity in field practice area of RHTC, Sembakkam.
Dr. L.Fasna is Assistant Professor in the Department of Community medicine. She did her under graduation and post-graduation MD Community Medicine in Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kancheepuram. She joined as Assistant professor in Department of Community medicine, SSSMCRI in June 2019.
She is in charge of Urban Health and Training Center, Tiruporur and actively involved in outreach programs in the field practicing area, implementation of National health programs and administration of the center. She is involved, along with the other members of the department, in organizing workshops and UG and PG academic programs. She has been trained in Nephrology Intensive and dialysis unit from 2016-2018. She has 6 publications in National and International journals. Her area of interest is Geriatric medicine and tribal health.
I am Dr. Kanmani J finished my MBBS in shri sathya said medical college and research institute in 2017.After that I have joined as a Medical officer in SRI SATHYA SAI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE during the month april 2017 and working till date.
I am Dr B.Mohanapriya completed my mbbs in sri ramachandra medical college and research institute in 2018. Later ,i joined in Sri sathya sai medical college and research institute as medical officer in RHTC under community medicine department during the month of may 2019 and working till date.
The rural health and training center is located at Sembakkam which is 10 km from SSSMCRI. The field practice area is extended to six villages which covers population of 18,000.
The rural health and training center is located at Tiruporur which is 12 km from SSSMCRI. The center provides services to 1, 90,000 population covering seven field practicing areas under Tiruporur community block.
Both are well equipped with strip chairs, Overhead Projector, LCD Projectors, Television, Computer and other audiovisual aids.
Museum is well equipped with display of models, charts, specimens and other material concerning communicable diseases, Community Health, Family Welfare planning, Sociology, National Health Programs, Environmental Sanitation, Maternal and Child Health, etc.
The departmental library has textbooks by national and international authors for reference to be used by undergraduates, post graduates and faculty members.
It has display of charts, specimens and spotters pertaining to non-communicable diseases, Nutrition, Entomology, Environment, etc. In addition, the research lab is well equipped with computer, internet and printer.
This room is specially used for smaller group teaching and for group discussion purpose by undergraduates, post graduates and faculty members.
It has facilities for the purpose of demonstration of practical including entomology.
Department of Peadiatrics in coordination with Department of Community Medicine organized awareness program regarding breastfeeding for the expectant and the lactating mothers.
On 03/08/2012, at the Sembakkam Rural Health Training Centre, Dr Prema, Professor Department of Paediatrics, Dr Rupa, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dr Pradeep Sukla, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Dr Geetha, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine stressed on the need of exclusive breastfeeding and the other advantages of breastfeeding.
On 04/08/2012, At the Thiruporur Urban Health Training Centre, Dr Rajkumar, Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Dr Mohanambal, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Dr Kalaivani, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine shared their views and experiences with the beneficiaries.
As a part of healthcare services expansion, two villages namely Mullipakkam and Manampathy were adopted by the SSS MC & RI. Mullipakkam health centre was inaugurated on 8th Sep 2012 by Dr Gunasekaran (Vice-Chancellor), while Manampathy was inaugurated on 15th Sep 2012 by Dean. Dr Geetha & Dr Kalaivani, Assistant Professors, Department of Community Medicine will coordinate for conducting regular clinics on every Saturday along with specialty departments on rotation.’’
Department of Community Medicine observed World Heart Day on 29th September 2012, at Thiruporur Urban Health & Training Centre keeping its theme “ONE WORLD - ONE HOME - ONE HEART” in view.
Dr Jegadeesh Ramasamy, Head of Department of Community Medicine, Dr Nasreen Begum, Head of Department of General Medicine, Dr D. Raja & Dr Saurabh Shrivastava, Assistant Professors from Community Medicine department were present for the celebration. 3rd semester C-Batch students posted in the Department of Community Medicine of the college participated by performing role-plays, giving health talk to the beneficiaries about burden of heart diseases; their risk factors and the necessary lifestyle modifications. They also elaborated on the Do’s & Don’ts in dietary practices with the help of posters and food pyramid. Students recorded height, weight and blood pressure of the patients. Medical consultation was given by Dr Nasreen Begum. Patients were also referred to SSS MC & RI for necessary investigations and treatment.
An essay competition was organized for students from IIIrd to VIIth semester on the topic – “It’s not how long you live but how you live long”. Three best essays were selected and awarded.
Department of Community Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry observed World Mental Health day on 10th Oct 2012. The basic objective for observing the day was to create awareness about mental health disorders among faculty members and 6th & 7th semester MBBS students.
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, welcomed the gathering by giving a brief speech on importance of World Mental Health Day, introduced the theme for the current year – Depression: A global crisis and emphasized the need of making psychiatric treatment services accessible to all. Dean then addressed regarding the importance of mental health in a person life by giving stress on WHO definition of Health. It was followed by an exciting photo-quiz competition by Dr. Thendral (Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry) in which all students and faculty members participated. At last, elocution competition was organized in which six students defended their six different personalities in front of the chairpersons.
The celebration ended with valedictory function in which prizes were given to quiz competition and elocution winners of World Mental Health Day. Prizes were also distributed to the essay competition winners of World Heart Day, held in September 29th 2012.
In order to spread awareness about Tuberculosis among the undergraduate medical students and faculties of the medical college, Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Department of Community Medicine observed World TB Day on 29/03/2013.
The sensitization session was attended by Dr. T. R. Gopalan, Dean; Dr Thirunarayanan, Medical Superintendent; Head of Departments from Pulmonary Medicine (Dr. Sundaramoorthy), Community Medicine (Dr. Jegadeesh Ramasamy), General Medicine (Dr. Nasreen), Microbiology (Dr. Karthika), Physiology (Dr. Das), Anatomy (Dr. Swayamjyothi), Obstetrics & Gynecology (Dr. Mohanambal), General Surgery (Dr. Devakannan) and faculties from different clinical, para-clinical and pre-clinical departments. The target audiences were the undergraduate students from sixth and seventh semester students.
The program comprised of a poster competition and a debate competition (TOPIC FOR DEBATE: Tuberculosis eradication in near future - Possible or not possible) in which students participated with lot of enthusiasm. The debate was well received by the audience with periodical applause from both sides. It was certainly a thought provoking session for the students as well as the faculties.
A panel of judges was constituted to assess both posters and debate separately and winners for each event were suitably rewarded at the end. The awards were sponsored by Dr. Sundaramoorthy.
A health talk for spreading awareness about tuberculosis was conducted at both the centers by the intern doctors under the guidance of faculties of the Department of Community Medicine on 26.03.2013.
As a part of healthcare services expansion, Nandivaram village was adopted by the SSS MC & RI. Nandivaram health centre was inaugurated on 9th March 2013 by Dr T R Gopalan, Dean. The program was attended by Dr. Thirunarayanan, Medical Superintendent and Dr Sundaramoorthy, DMS. On the same day, a health camp was organized in which 144 patients availed the services of specialist doctors. Dr Raja, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine will coordinate for conducting regular clinics on every Wednesday along with specialty departments on rotation.
In order to spread awareness about hypertension and lifestyle diseases among the undergraduate medical students of 6th and 7th semester, Department of Community Medicine observed World Health Day on 08/04/2013. This year World Health Day Theme was on
A quiz competition was conducted among all the students of 6th and 7th semester who were grouped in 14 group each consisting of 8-10 students. The quiz consisted of questions pertaining to multiple topics about the lifestyle diseases for a comprehensive understanding about the topic. The winner group was suitably rewarded at the end. The awards were sponsored by Dr. Jegadeesh Ramasamy.
Department of Paediatrics and Department of Community Medicine organized awareness program regarding breastfeeding for the expectant and the lactating mothers. The awareness program was organized on 05/08/2013 at Thiruporur Urban Health Training Centre and was attended by Dr Prema, Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Dr Hasan, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Dr Sugadevi, Medical Officer, UHTC and CRRIs.
Similar sort of session was organized on 06/08/2013, at the Sembakkam Rural Health Training Centre and was attended by Dr RajaKumar, Professor, Department of Paediatrics and Dr Pradeep Sukla, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Dr Kumari Kesavan, Medical Officer, RHTC and CRRIs.
CRRIs displayed charts/posters for the benefit of lactating mothers and the best performing mother and child were rewarded by the chief guests.
As a part of healthcare services expansion, medical camp was started in Guduvanchery on 24th September in association with Lion’s Club and Leo Club. The program was inaugurated by Dr. T R Gopalan, Dean. 118 patients availed the services of specialist doctors on the first day itself. Dr Raja, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine will coordinate for conducting regular clinics on every Tuesday along with specialty departments on rotation.
Theme for the year 2013 – “Mental health and older adults” World Mental Health Day was observed in Anbagam – a special school for mentally ill, disabled and old aged persons. Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Dr. Thenral, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, in coordination with the support staff of the centre organized games such as running competition and musical chairs separately for men and women within the premises of special school. The day also proved to be a platform for the inmates to bring out their special talents like singing, dancing, poem recitation and kung-fu skills demonstration. All the winners of the competition were rewarded for their whole-hearted participation at the end of the session by the present faculties.
Theme for the year 2013 – “Diabetes Education and Prevention” World Diabetes Day was observed in the Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute. A health talk was given to spread awareness about Diabetes and delay its onset in general public. Dr. Nasreen, Professor, Department of General Medicine, Dr. Thangasamy, Professor, Department of General Medicine, and Dr. Geetha, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, were present for the session. Almost 100 beneficiaries were present for the health talk.
On the eve of National Oral Health Day, Dr.Kalaivani, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine along with CRRIs conducted an awareness campaign at Mullipakkam camp for Government primary school children, Mullipakkam. They imparted health education regarding oral health and the importance of practicing good oral hygiene.
Department of Community Medicine observed World Cancer Day, based on the theme “Debunking the myths” in RHTC, Sembakkam and UHTC, Thiruporur. Dr. Raja, Dr. Geetha and Dr. Kalaivani, Assistant Professors of Community Medicine Department with CRRIs, imparted health education to patients on various types of cancers through posters, videos and health talks followed by discussion on various issues related to cancer.
To acknowledge the continuous medical services being done by our college for the past 25 weeks in Guduvanchery, Lions Club of Nandivaram-Guduvanchery has arranged for a function on 4th March 2014. The function was attended by Dr. Ponnu Rajeswari (RMO), Dr. Mohanambal, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Balasubramaniam, Professor of General Medicine and Dr. Raja, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine. On that day, a special camp was conducted and 110 patients have utilized the medical services.
The Department of Community Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine in collaboration have observed World TB Day in order to spread awareness about Tuberculosis among the undergraduate medical students and faculties of the medical college.
The sensitization session was attended by Dr. T. R. Gopalan, Dean; Head of Departments from Pulmonary Medicine (Dr. Sundaramoorthy), Microbiology (Dr. Karthika), Physiology (Dr. Rao), Anatomy (Dr. Swayamjyothi), Biochemistry (Dr. Balaji), Pharmacology (Dr. Venkatadri) and faculties from different clinical, para-clinical and pre-clinical departments. The target audiences were the undergraduate students from sixth and seventh semester students. The program comprised of a poster competition for the nursing staffs and a skit competition for the students of 6th and 7th semester. Seven areas of interests have been identified by the faculties of Community Medicine {Diagnosis of TB, Clinical features, DOTS, Prevention of TB, TB-HIV & DM, MDR / XDR / XXDR TB, and World TB Day Theme-2014}, and students / nursing staff were guided accordingly. The skit was well received by the audience and was certainly a thought provoking session for the audience.
A panel of judges was constituted to assess both posters and debate separately and winners for each event were suitably rewarded at the end. In addition, the faculties of Department of Community Medicine have selected best performer of the day – Gowtham N and Anusha R from the sixth semester. The awards were sponsored by Dr. Sundaramoorthy.
World TB Day was observed in the RHTC, Sembakkam on 28/03/2014 to create awareness about tuberculosis among the residents of the village. Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Dr. Hariharsudan, Medical Officer was present for the celebration. A health talk was given by the CRRIs using posters and a small clip was shown to the beneficiaries to enhance their knowledge about symptoms and treatment of TB.
The Department of Community Medicine had observed World Health Day in order to spread awareness about vector-borne diseases for the undergraduate medical students of sixth and seventh semester.
Students of the 6th and 7th semester were divided into seven groups and all these groups participated in three different events – Quiz, Connection, and Dumb charades. The session was organized and attended by Dr. Kalaivani A, Dr. Raja D, Dr. Geetha M, Dr Saurabh Shrivastava, and Dr. Prateek Shrivastava (Assistant Professors, Community Medicine). The best performing group was suitably rewarded at the end of the competition
The CRRIs of Community Medicine organized a program in UHTC, Thiruporur, based on the theme ‘Small bite, Big threat’. The audiences were explained about the common vector borne diseases and their prevention through posters.
The Department of Chest Medicine, Psychiatry and Community Medicine had observed World No Tobacco Day in the hospital with an aim to create awareness about side effects associated with consumption of tobacco in any form.
The sensitization session consisted of a skit and small health talks by the enthusiastic students of the sixth semester. Suitable guidance was given to the participating students to present the message to the beneficiaries to quit consumption of tobacco in a clear and an understandable way. The session was attended by Dr. Sundaramurthy (Prof & Head, TBCD), Dr. Mohanambal (Prof, Obs & Gyn), Dr. SriVidya (Asst Prof, TBCD), Dr. Thenral (Asst Prof, Psychiatry), Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava (Asst. Prof, Community Medicine), Dr. Arsappan (Asst Prof, Dentistry), and Dr. Renny (SR, TBCD). The participating students and the best performers were rewarded for their efforts to boost their confidence.
An awareness program on obesity was conducted for general public in Achravakkam by CRRIs of Community Medicine on 21.04.2014 under the guidance of Dr. Kalaivani, Assistant professor, Community Medicine. They were explained about the adverse effects of obesity and its management through a role play by the CRRIs posted in the department of Community Medicine.
In the quarter of April – June 2014, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 51 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
In the quarter of July - September 2014, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 49 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
World Diabetes Day was observed in UHTC Thiruporur on 14/11/2014 and on 21/11/2014 in RHTC Sembakkam in order to emphasize the importance of immediate action to protect the health and well-being of future generations and achieve meaningful outcomes for people with diabetes and those at risk. Dr. Sukla, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Dr. Geetha & Dr. Suganthi, Assistant Professors, Community Medicine, and Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa (Post-graduate student) were present for the observation in UHTC. Dr. Kalivani, Assistant Professor, and students from the fourth semester attended the session in Sembakkam RHTC. CRRIs posted under the department delivered health talks regarding importance of lifestyle modification & balanced diet in delaying the onset of diabetes with the help of posters.
On 1st of December, the World AIDS Day was observed in both Sembakkam RHTC and Thiruporur UHTC. The day was observed to remind both the public & the health professionals that HIV has not gone away and there is still a vital need to increase the awareness, fight prejudice and improve education pertaining to this public health menace. Dr. Suganthi (Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine) was present in the Thiruporur UHTC for the session. Dr. Geetha, Assistant Professor & Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa (Post-graduate student), of Department of Community Medicine, conducted the session in Sembakkam RHTC along with the CRRIs.
In the quarter of October - December 2014, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 47 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
World Tuberculosis Day was observed in the College on 26/03/2015 in order to create awareness among students of VI & VII semester regarding prevention of tuberculosis by the Department of Community Medicine & Department of Pulmonary Medicine. A poster competition was organized and 7 different topics – Prevention of TB; Clinical features of adult & paediatric TB; Diagnosis of TB; Treatment of TB – DOTS; Revised National TB Control Programme; Epidemiology of TB and drug resistance; and TB-HIV & TB-DM - to 7 different groups have been allotted to the participating students by the faculties of Department of Community Medicine. The posters were assessed by Dr. Venkatadri, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacology, and Dr. Sundaramurthy, Professor & Head, Department of Pulmonology. Out of the seven groups, two best groups were rewarded by the judges. The rewards were sponsored by Dr. Sundaramurthy
In the quarter of January - March 2015, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 44 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
In the quarter of April – June 2015, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 44 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
In the quarter of July-September 2015, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 46 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
Hand washing day was observed in the schools at Sembakkam & Mullipakkam with the help of CRRIs posted in Department of Community Medicine. Demonstration of hand washing was done for the students and even they were encouraged to practice the same regularly. Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa (Post graduate student) was present for each of these sessions.
Department of Community Medicine, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, organized role plays with the help of students from the third semester, depicting various aspects of diabetes and the necessity of lifestyle modifications.
In the quarter of October-December 2015, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staff conducted 42 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy. In addition, the Department of Community Medicine actively participated in the flood relief camps and created awareness about health issues arising out of floods.
World Cancer Day was observed in Sembakkam RHTC by the Department of Community Medicine on the 04th February. Students from the 4th semester was guided by the faculties to prepare charts and conduct a role play in the community to create awareness about the common cancers and the necessity of the people to approach health care establishments at the earliest to reduce the risk of development of complications & poor prognosis of the malignancies. Dr. Geetha, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Dr. Fathima, Lady Medical Officer, RHTC were present for the session.
The World Tuberculosis Day was observed by the Department of Community Medicine and the Department of Pulmonary Medicine on the 24th March. A Quiz session was organized for the students of sixth and seventh semester. The students were divided into five equal groups and six quiz rounds were conducted based on different epidemiological, laboratory, clinical aspects of the disease. In addition, some questions were even framed on the recent advances to test students’ familiarity with the recent developments. Out of the five groups, two best groups were rewarded by Dr. J. Mohanasundaram, Dean, along with Dr. Jegadeesh Ramasamy, Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, and Dr. Sundaramurthy, Professor & Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine. The awards for the winners were sponsored by Dr. Sundaramurthy.
In the quarter of January - March 2016, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 41 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
World Health Day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 07th April by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk and role-play was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. The health talk and role play was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of the Medical Officer, and patients were counseled regarding the importance of periodic blood sugar estimation, adherence to therapy, and role of self-care in preventing the progression of the disease.
Immunization Week was observed in the Thiruporur UHTC by the Department of Community Medicine in the last week of the April month. A health talk was given to all the women coming to the centre with children in the under-five year age group, and they were explained about the importance of immunizing their child against vaccine-preventable diseases.
No Tobacco Day was observed in both Sembakkam RHTC and Thiruporur UHTC with the help of CRRIs’ posted in the Department of Community Medicine. A role play was organized in both the centers to depict the side effects of consuming tobacco in any form and an interactive session was conducted for clearing the doubts of the beneficiaries.
A rally was organized by the Department of Community Medicine in the field practice area of Sembakkam RHTC to create awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation and its role in saving human lives. Dr. Gopinath, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, was present for the rally and guided the Medical Officer RHTC, CRRIs and the paramedical staff.
In the quarter of April - June 2016, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 39 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
Breastfeeding week was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on 3rd of August by the Department of Community Medicine and Paediatrics. A health talk using charts and models was organized to explain about the advantages of breastfeeding, nutritive contents of breast milk. Also, a video was shown to the mothers to orient them about the position of breastfeeding. Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, was present for the session, In addition, Dr. Bharani kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics gave a talk on the importance of breastfeeding, position of breastfeeding and advantages of exclusive breastfeeding.
Similarly, World breastfeeding week was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 4th August by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk and role play was performed for the welfare of the patients attending the centre by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine. The session was attended by Dr Santhosh, Assistant Professor from Paediatrics department who explained to the people about the benefits of breastfeeding.
World Rabies Day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on 28th September 2016 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was given by the interns posted at RHTC to create awareness about rabies for the patients attending health center using charts and video. The session was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were explained regarding the Do’s and Don’ts of dog bite, symptoms and clinical features of Rabies, treatment and Pre & Post exposure vaccination.
World Hepatitis Day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 28th July by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was conducted for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T , Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine. Patients and health staff were sensitized about the importance of hepatitis and the measures to prevent it.
National Nutritional Week was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 7th September by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk with role play was organized for the 48 patients attending the centre. The health talk and role play was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine. The aim of the session was to educate the beneficiaries and the paramedical staff about the importance of a healthy & nutritious diet and the necessity to consume a balanced diet.
In the quarter of July - September 2016, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 41 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
on their every month fishing holiday to remember Tsunami was conducted under the leadership of Dr. Gopinath TT, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine on 26/09/2016 at North Nemmelli. About 122 were benefited.
World Mental Health day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on October 10th 2016 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. The health talk was delivered by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer and covered various areas pertaining to mental health, namely signs and symptoms of mental health problems, psychiatric counseling and behavioural therapy. Participants were also explained about the stigma prevailing around mental illness and the importance of mental health in attaining the perfect health.
Global Handwashing Day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 13th October by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was delivered by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were sensitized regarding the importance of handwashing in preventing the acquisition of infection.
World Diabetes day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on November 14th 2016 by the Department of Community Medicine. The session consisted of a role play and a health talk for the benefit of the patients attending the centre. The role play was performed by the interns and highlighted the importance of treatment compliance in the management of diabetes mellitus and the significance of periodic blood sugar estimation. Further, a health talk was given using charts and the beneficiaries were oriented about the symptoms of diabetes, complication of uncontrolled diabetes, and importance of dietary and lifestyle modifications in the care of diabetic patients. The entire session was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Finally, the program ended with an interactive session, in which Dr. Muthukumar clarified participant’s doubts and queries regarding diabetes.
World Diabetes Day was also observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 14th November by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk and a role play was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. In addition, a special screening program for diabetes was conducted, under which five new cases were detected. Simultaneously, health personnel were educated about the necessity to take measures to prevent the onset of diabetes.
World AIDS day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on December 1st 2016 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts and posters was given by the CRRIs’ posted at RHTC. Awareness regarding the stigma prevailing around the disease, treatment and diagnostic facility available were explained to the participants under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. The participants were also sensitized about the risk factors of AIDS and safe sex practices. Participants then clarified their doubts and queries regarding HIV/AIDS in an interactive session which followed the health talk.
A similar sort of session was also observed at Thiruporur UHTC on 1st December by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was given by the CRRIs’ regarding the importance of prevention measures to prevent the acquisition of infection. Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer were present for the session.
In the quarter of October - December 2016, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 38 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
Road safety awareness week was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on January 12th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Beneficiaries were educated about the safety measures to be taken while driving by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also educated about the basic traffic rules by the medical officer.
National Deworming Day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 10th February by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients and children attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients, children and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of worm infestations and its effects in our community and the measures taken to prevent it.
International Condom Day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 14th February by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients, especially adults attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was delivered by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance and awareness of usage of condom and its role in the prevention of acquisition of sexually transmitted infections.
Cancer awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on February 16th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common cancers by the inters posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available for various types of cancer.
Similarly, cancer awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on March 14th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Awareness regarding prevention and early identification of endometrial carcinoma and ovarian tumor was explained through health talk and a power point presentation was given by Dr. Mohanambal, HOD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr. Wills Sheela, Dr. Vijayalakshmi from Department of OG, and Dr. Muthukumar from Department of Community Medicine along with Medical officer, RHTC and CRRIs posted in center also participated in the awareness program. Participants were explained about various risk factors, signs, symptoms and treatment of various cancers. The awareness program was concluded with health camp and screening.
Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on February 19th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Participants were explained about the healthy food habits, importance of physical activities and ill health effects of smoking and alcohol by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. The session concluded with a quiz regarding the healthy life style for the participants.
International Women’s day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on March 8th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. Dr. Indrabala, first-year post graduate from the department of Community Medicine gave a speech on women empowerment. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer.
World TB day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on March 25th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A role play about the risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment of TB was organized for the beneficiaries. Role play was done by the interns posted at RHTC, Sembakkam, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. The participants were shown a video about stigma prevailing around TB and the importance of complete treatment for TB.
World TB Day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 25th March by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk and role play was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre .The health talk and role play was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Patients as well as health personnel were educated regarding preventive measures and consequences of tuberculosis infections, if not treated properly and the necessity for the compliance to therapy.
In the quarter of January - March 2016, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 38 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
World Health Day - As this year theme was ‘Depression: Let’s Talk’, in coordination with the Department of Psychiatry, World Health Day was observed on April 7th in Hospital Block, SSSMC&RI. Dr. Anusha, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry welcomed the audience and the Dean addressed them with a key note on depression. Symptoms of depression and need for the early treatment was discussed by Dr. Rajesh Kannan, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry. Dr. Indra Bala, First year postgraduate student, Community Medicine gave a brief health talk on prevention of suicides and dealing with the stigma associated with mental illness. This was followed by a role play on depression by Interns and poster presentation by students, interns and nursing staff. Best posters were awarded with prizes.
World Health Day 2017 “Let’s talk” on depression was observed at RHTC Sembakkam on 7th April 2017 by the department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts were organised. Interns posted at RHTC explained about the risk factors, signs and symptoms of depression, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Medical officer. The beneficiaries were also explained regarding the management of depression and the social stigma prevailing around it.
World Health Day (2017) was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 7h April by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of depression and its impact in our community and the measures taken to prevent it.
World Malaria Day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on April 25th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk and a video on malaria awareness were shown to the participants by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were explained regarding the mosquito breeding sites and measures of mosquito management.
World No Tobacco Day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on May 31st 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk and an demo using experimental model on impact of smoking on human lung shot by CM- CRRIs were shown to the audience under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were explained regarding the health effects of tobacco use and its management.
World No Tobacco Day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on May 31st by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the side effects of tobacco and its impact on community and the need to minimize its consumption.
World hypertension day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on 15th May 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk using charts on risk factors and clinical features of hypertension was explained to the participants by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the complications of hypertension and importance of medical adherence, physical activity & diet restrictions.
World Environment day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on June 5th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk using charts on global warming was explained to the participants by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the health hazards of environmental pollution.
World blood donation day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on June 14th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the do’s and don’ts of blood donation by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the age limit and other criteria for blood donation. They were also explained about the importance and benefits of blood donation.
In the quarter of April-June 2017, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 35 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
On every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, Swachh Bharat related activities – Cleaning of college campus, were conducted by involving 5th semester students, and it was done under the guidance and supervision of postgraduate students of the Department of Community Medicine.
As per UGC guidelines “Swachhta Pakhwada” (Cleanliness Fortnight) was organized by SSSMCRI from 1st Sep to 15th Sep 2017. The department of Community Medicine participated in the outreach activities, and all faculties & postgraduates from the Department of Community Medicine in collaboration with other departments of the institute participated in the activity involving undergraduate, postgraduate and Allied Health Science students. A wide range of cleanliness related activities were done such as cleaning the roads leading to institution, cleaning health system in public places, visit to Sembakkam village, visit to nearby markets & orphanages, debriefing session with the CEO of Town Panchayat, etc.
World breastfeeding week was observed at Thiruporur UHTC and Sembakkam RHTC on 1st week of August 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was given by the Pediatrics Assistant Professor and PG from Pediatrics & Community Medicine, and role-play was conducted by the CRRI’s. Breastfeeding mothers were given awareness and benefits of breastfeeding. This program conducted under the guidance of Assistant Professors from the Department of Community Medicine.
World Rabies Day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on September 18th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk using charts were given to the participants by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were explained regarding the Do’s and Don’ts of dog bite, symptoms and clinical features of Rabies, treatment and Pre & Post exposure vaccination.
World Rabies Day was observed at Thiruporur UHTC on September 18th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk using charts were given to the participants by the interns posted at UHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were explained regarding the prevention of dog bite and pre & post exposure prophylaxis vaccination.
World Oral Hygiene day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on September 21st 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk using charts were given to the participants by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were explained regarding the good and bad practices for oral hygiene and enlightened about the signs and symptoms of oral health problems.
In the quarter of Jul-Sep 2017, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 42 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
The experiential program on ‘Early community Exposure’ for I MBBS students using qualitative techniques like RRA was carried out between 06.10.17 and 16.10.17. Students in batches were taken to villages for field practices.
Training on CReAMS (Clinical Research and Audit by Medical Students) was conducted for the II MBBS (III semester) students from November 20th to 24th, 2017.Interactive lectures on quantitative research by Dr. Prateek Associate Professor, from department of Community Medicine and on data entry, analysis and presentation by Dr. Karnaboopathy, Assistant Professor of statics. 131 students were divided into 13 batches and were allotted to different departments including UHTC. Students audited the system allotted and collected data. On the 4th day, the data were collated and analyzed in the computer kiosk of the central library under the guidance of Dr. Karnaboopathy. On the 5th day the team leader presented and the findings were discussed. Thus the students were made to appreciate the system based care and practice.
World Polio Day (2017) was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 24th October by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was given by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of polio virus infection and its impact in our community and the measures taken to prevent it.
World Heart day was observed at Sembakkam RHTC on October 5th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Health talk using charts on healthy lifestyle for healthy heart was explained to the participants by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine. Participants were also explained about the signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction and other cardiac problems and various treatment modalities available for the same.
Dengue awareness rally was organized in Thiruporur. About 300 students from 1st and 2nd year MBBS participated in the rally along with faculties from Community Medicine department (Dr. Jegadeesh Ramasamy, Professor and HOD, Dr. Raja, Dr. Saurabh, Dr. Prateek, Associate professors, Dr. Muthukumar, Dr. Gopinath, Dr. Karnaboopathy, Assistant professors); Postgraduates Dr. Kalusivalingam, Dr. Nilofur Banu, Dr. Indra Bala and CRRIs. Faculties from other departments such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Pharmacology & Microbiology also actively participated in the rally. Awareness was created to the general public by means of slogans, placards, banners and posters. Pamphlets on dengue awareness were distributed to the public by the students along the way. The rally ended at Thiruporur bus stand.
Cancer awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on November 8th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common cancers by the inters posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available for various types of cancer.
World Diabetes Day (2017) was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 14th November by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of prevention, management and complications of diabetes and its impact in our community and the measures taken to prevent it.
World diabetes day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on November 15TH 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common cancers by the inters posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available.
Dengue awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on November 13th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors common cancers by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available.
Dengue Awareness day was observed in Thiruporur UHTC on 17th November by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. The health talk was done by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the importance of prevention, management of dengue fever and its impact in our community and the measures taken to prevent it.
Dr. Muthukumar. T & Dr. Gopinath. T. T., Assistant Professors, Department of Community Medicine along with Maintenance Department conducted the surveillance for possible mosquito breeding sites in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute campus between 27.10.17 and 30.10.17. The possible mosquito breeding sites were identified and suitable recommendations were suggested.
World AIDS day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on December 2nd 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available.
Similarly World AIDS day was observed at UHTC, Thiruporur on December 1st 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine under the guidance of the Dr. Gopinath TT, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer, the C.R.R.Is & Postgraduates educated the audience about the routes of transmission of HIV and its treatment.
World Asthma day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on December 25th 2017 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the treatment facilities available
In the quarter of October to December 2017, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 46 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
Antibiotic awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on January 3th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about the course of antibiotics.
Road safety awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on January 11th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also explained about it in detail.
Similarly Road Safety awareness week was observed at UHTC, Thiruporur on January 1st 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine under the guidance of the Dr. Gopinath, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer, the C.R.R.Is & Postgraduates educated the audience about the road safety measures and also about impact of road accidents on common man.
National Deworming day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on February 10th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa, Tutor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer.
Similarly National Deworming day was observed at UHTC, Thiruporur on February 10th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine under the guidance of the Dr. Gopinath, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer, the C.R.R.Is & Postgraduates educated the audience about the effect of open air defecation and its impact on human beings and the advantage of single dose Albendazole on intestinal worms.
World Tuberculosis day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on March 24th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of postgraduates, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer.
Similarly World Tuberculosis day was observed at UHTC, Thiruporur on March 24th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. Patients were educated about the symptom and risk factors by the interns posted at UHTC, under the guidance of postgraduates, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer.
In the quarter of January to March 2018, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 38 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
The World Health day was celebrated in the college by the Department of Community Medicine. VI semester students were divided into groups and were allotted topics pertaining to Universal Health Coverage. Students performed either a role play or short films on the topic and the best teams was selected and awarded. All the faculty and Postgraduates from the Department of Community Medicine participated in this event.
World Health Day (2018) was also observed in Thiruporur UHTC & RHTC on 7th April by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre and also the health care personnel in the center. Health talk was given by the CRRIs’ posted in the centre, under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath.T.T, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and the Medical Officer. Patients and health personnel were educated regarding the Importance of Health Insurances available in our country as well as state and its impact in our community and the measures taken to utilize it.
Tobacco awareness day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on May 31th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of the patients attending the centre. Patients were educated about the health effects of tobacco and by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also given counseling regarding cessation of smoking and chewable tobacco.
Awareness program on Anti- Malaria Month was conducted at UHTC, Thirupporur on 20th June 2018. Thirty five students of IV semester MBBS and the postgraduates of Community Medicine under the guidance of faculties from Community Medicine department, participated in the program and educated the patients on anti-mosquito measures and vector borne disease control. Anti malarial activities conducted in the field level by Public Health Department of Tamil Nadu was explained by the Health Inspector from Government Primary Health Centre, Kelambakkam for the students.
Awareness program on World Menstrual Hygiene day for adolescent girl students was conducted at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Thirupporur. Under the guidance of Dr. Kalaivani Associate Professor, Dr. Muthukumar, Dr. Mohammed Janul Azaruddin & Dr. Karnaboopathy Assistant Professors, Department of Community Medicine, the students of IV semester MBBS and the postgraduates of Community Medicine educated the audience on menstrual hygiene and the importance of usage of sanitary toilets through role play and educational charts in the presence of CRRIs and Medical Officer of UHTC. A demonstration of hand washing was also done by the students of SSMCRI.
In the quarter of April to June 2018, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 41 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
World Population Day was observed at Urban Health Centre, Thiruporur on July 11th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. Health talk and demonstration was given using models and to the patients attending the OP. Patients were educated about the use contraceptive methods and family planning counselling were also made available to the patients under guidance of Dr. Mohamed Azarudeen (Assistant Professor) Department of Community Medicine. Total Beneficiaries were 32.
World Hepatitis Day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on July 28th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using chart and power point was organized for the welfare of patient attending the health centre. Patients were educated about the mode of transmission, health effects and prevention of hepatitis by the intern posted at RHTC, under guidance of Dr. Shree Ramanan and Dr. Vicknaraj, Department of Community Medicine. Participants were also given counselling regarding the transmission of hepatitis health effects of hepatitis and their prevention. Total beneficiaries were 23.
Breastfeeding awareness week was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on August 6th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using charts was organised for the welfare of the mothers attending the centre. Mothers were educated about the importance of breastfeeding and health benefits by the interns posted at RHTC, under the guidance of Dr. Shree Ramanan, Assistant Professor, Dr. Preethi, Assistant Professor Department of Community Medicine and the Medical Officer. Participants were also given counselling regarding various aspects on Breastfeeding. Total Beneficiaries were 34 mothers.
World Breastfeeding week was also observed in Urban Health Training centre, Thiruporur from August 1 - 7th by the Department of community medicine, Guest Health talk was given about breastfeeding Practices by Dr. Preethi (Assistant Professor) and counselling session were given to parents about the nutritious value of Breast milk under the guidance of Dr. Mohamed Azarudeen, Assistant professor, Department of Community Medicine. Total Beneficiaries were 28 mothers & 4 Grandparents.
World Mosquito Day was observed at Urban Health Centre, Thiruporur on August 20th 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. Health talk using chart was organized for the welfare of patient attending the centre. Patients were educated about how to maintain Mosquito free environment and healthy hygiene. They were also educated about waste disposal in the backyard of their houses in presence of all CRRIs, Medical officers and health care professionals under guidance of Dr. Mohamed Azarudeen, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine. Total Beneficiaries were 40.
The National Eye Donation Fortnight was observed on 6th September in the Sembakkam RHTC. A talk regarding Eye donation and the values and procedures using charts was organised for the welfare of the people attending the centre. Beneficiaries were educated about the importance of eye donation by the interns posted and Ophthalmologists, under the guidance of Dr. Shree Ramanan, Assistant Professor, Dr. Godwin, Medical Officer. Participants were also given counselling regarding various aspects on Eye care. Total Beneficiaries were 44 and among them 4 have pledged for eye donation at Sembakkam.
The National Eye Donation Fortnight was observed at Urban Health Centre on 28th August. A talk regarding Eye donation and Importance of the same were Explained to the Beneficiaries it was organised for the welfare of the people attending the centre by Ophthalmologists, Interns, Medical officer Dr Jeevan, Dr. Mohamed Azarudeen, Assistant Professor, Participants were also given counselling regarding various aspects on Eye care. Total Beneficiaries were 44.
Nutrition week was observed at Urban Health Training Centre, Thiruporur from September 1- 7, 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. A health talk was given using chart and board to the patients who visited the Centre. Patients were educated about importance and benefits of nutrition and appropriate foods to be taken. It was observed in the presence of all CRRIs, Medical officers and health care professionals under the guidance of Dr. Mohamed Azarudeen, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine. Total Beneficiaries were 74.
In the quarter of July to September 2018, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 39 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
HeART programme was conducted for 10 days as a part of Early Community Exposure and UG curriculum enrichment from 08-10-2018 till 18-10-2018. The students had a brief introduction in research methodology on both qualitative and quantitative techniques. They had field visits for three days for studying the same. The total 150 students were divided into two halves and subdivided into 6 groups of 25 students each and were sent to Manambathy and Mullipakkam village for field visits respectively. Each group was allocated with a faculty in-charge throughout the programme. On first day of filed visit, they did transect walk and social mapping of the respective villages. On second day, they used qualitative research techniques like cob-web analysis, Venn diagram, force field analysis, seasonal calendar and 24-hr calendar to study about the assigned villages. On third day, they had exposure on Epi-collect software in collecting the quantitative data about the village. For the remaining days, they were guided to make models on qualitative techniques and analysis of the collected data. Each group of 25 students had their final presentation on 17th October 2018 and the best group was complimented.
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Ammapettai, Kancheepuram district has been selected for participation in the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), a flagship program of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India with the vision of transformational change in rural development processes by leveraging knowledge institutions to help build the architecture of an Inclusive India for the following villages in Kancheepuram district namely Edarkundram, Madayathur, Thandarai, Periyavippedu in Thirupporur block and Keerapakkam in Kattankolattur block. Village survey of five villages was done by the faculty of the Department of Community Medicine and Household survey of five villages was conducted by Faculty, PG’s and III semester students between 17th and 22nd December, the collected data was then entered in the UBA web portal.
World Mental Health day was observed at Urban Health Center Thiruporur on 10th October 2018 and in Rural Health Center, Sembakkam on 12th October 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. Health talk using charts was organized for the welfare of patients attending the center. Patients were educated about importance and benefits of mental wellbeing. Patients were briefed about depression, anxiety, stress management and the possible methods to handle them. Treatment and management of mental health issues was explained to the patients. Awareness programme was done to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects, in presence of all CRRI's, Medical officers and health care professionals under the guidance of Dr. Mohamed Azarudeen (Assistant Professor) at UHC and Dr. K. Shree Ramanan (Assistant Professor) at RHC. A total of 23 and 16 beneficiaries attended the session respectively.
World Diabetes Day was observed at Rural Health Centre, Sembakkam on 14th November, 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. Health talk was given and model charts were prepared and demonstrated to the patients attending the OPD. Patients were educated about how to Control diabetes and preventive measures were explained. Number of beneficiaries =10
World Diabetes Day was also observed at Urban Health Centre, Thiruporur on 14th November, 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. Health talk was given and model charts were prepared and demonstrated to the patients attending the OP. Patients were educated about how to Control diabetes and preventive measures for the same under guidance of Dr. Mohamed Azarudeen (Assistant Professor) Department of Community Medicine and Dr. George Jeevan (Senior Medical Officer) and CRRI (Dr. Naveen and Dr. Manoj). Number of beneficiaries =18
World AIDS Day was observed at Rural Health Center, Sembakkam on 1st December, 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. Health talk using chart was organized for the welfare of patients in the center. Patients were educated about importance and benefits of world AIDS Day. Patients were educated about the transmission and causes of the AIDS. Patients were sensitized on prevention aspects like - Safe sex, Universal precautions to be taken, in presence of all CRRI's, Medical officers and health care professionals under guidance of Dr. K. Shree Ramanan (Assistant Professor) Department of Community Medicine. Number of Beneficiaries- 18
World AIDS Day was also observed at Urban Health Centre Thiruporur on 1st December 2018 by the Department of Community Medicine. Health talk using chart was organized for the welfare of patients in the centre. Patient were educated about importance of world AIDS day and antiretroviral therapy.
This day awareness programme was done to bring attention to all by Prevention - Safe sex, Universal precautions, Preexposure prophylaxis Risk factors - Exposure to infected blood & body fluids, in presence of all CRRI's, Medical officers and health care professionals under guidance of Dr. Mohamed Azarudeen (Assistant Professor) Department of Community Medicine. Number of Beneficiaries- 21
In the quarter of October to December 2018, the Department of Community Medicine in coordination with specialists from various clinical departments, and paramedical staffs conducted 20 outreach camps at Guduvancherry, Anbagam (Pananagattupakkam), Mullipakkam, and Manampathy.
World Leprosy day was observed at UHTC Thiruporur on 30.01.19. A public health awareness talk was given by Post graduate Dr. Kalusivalingam and CRRIs and an oath was taken by the participants. The oath was about sensitizing patients with leprosy symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa, Assistant Professor In-charge, UHTC, Department of Community Medicine. Number of beneficiaries was 11.
World cancer day was observed at UHTC Thiruporur on 04.02.19. A public health awareness talk was given by Post-graduate Dr. Nilofur Banu and CRRIs, they delivered a speech about cancer signs and symptoms along with general awareness about screening and treatment. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa, Assistant Professor In-charge, UHTC, Department of Community Medicine. Number of beneficiaries was 15.
World Cancer Awareness Day was also observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on 04.02.19 by Department of Community Medicine. A health talk using posters in Tamil and power points were organized. The beneficiaries were educated about the importance of early detection of cancer. The methods for self-examination for breast cancer were shown with the help of videos by CRRIs and Medical Officer. In addition, the importance of cervical cancer and available methods to detect cancer was explained to the participants by CRRIs under the guidance of Medical officer and Assistant Professor In-Charge. A special camp was organized under the guidance of DMS with Department of OBG at Sembakkam PHC. The number of beneficiaries was 22.
World Tuberculosis Day was observed on 25.03.19 at UHTC Thiruporur. An awareness talk was given by the CRRI’s with the help of IEC materials (viz. Charts) about the burden of tuberculosis and measures to prevent the transmission of the disease. It was done under the guidance of Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa, Assistant Professor In-charge, UHTC, Department of Community Medicine. Number of beneficiaries was 16.
As we are aware that every year, 7th April is celebrated worldwide as World Health Day, the theme of World Health Day 2019 is Universal health coverage: Everyone, Everywhere. It is an excellent opportunity for all Community Medicine professionals to show their solidarity as a key stakeholder in moving towards Universal Health Coverage. Medical students are our future health leaders and important stakeholders in realizing Universal Health Coverage. Therefore, like the previous years, Department of Community Medicine in association with Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM – Tamil Nadu Chapter) decided to organize quiz for MBBS students on 8th April 2019. Dr. Kalaivani, Professor & HOD, Dr. Saurabh & Dr. Prateek , Associate Professors Dr. Muthukumar, Dr. Karnaboopathy, Dr. Surekha & Dr. Sona, Assistant Professors were involved in organizing the Quiz activities for the World Health Day 2019 - the theme on UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE.
We printed posters for these activities and displayed in various places in the college, we also met the students of various semesters and encouraged them to participate in various competitions. We also had requested the HODs of all the departments to encourage and permit them to get involved in the World Health Day activities by taking their afternoon classes for smooth conduction of quiz – Elimination & Final rounds.
ROUND 1 – Just A Minute Round - 8 Questions
ROUND 2 – MCQ Round -4 Questions
ROUND 3 - Hint Round – 4 Questions
ROUND 4 - Visual Round- 8 Questions
ROUND 5 - Rapid Fire Round - 20 Questions
ROUND 6 - Tie Breaker Round – 4 Questions
Dr. Indrabala, Dr. Kalusivalingam, Dr. Nilofur (Postgraduates) & Dr. Kanmani (JR) helped in the scoring, timekeeping activities.
Universal health coverage is WHO’s number one goal. Key to achieving it is ensuring that everyone can obtain the care they need, when they need it, right in the heart of the community. World Health day was observed at UHTC Tiruporur on 08.04.19. The theme of the health day was ‘universal health coverage’ so various government related health schemes were spoken out in that day which would be benefited to the public and easily feasible to them by the awareness programme. This was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa from the Department of Community Medicine. No of beneficiaries were 17.
World Malaria Day, which takes place on 25 April each year, is an internationally recognized day, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and celebrating the gains that have been made. World Malaria day was observed at UHTC Tiruporur on 25.04.19. An awareness talk was given by the CRRIs with the charts about the burden of diseases and how to prevent from the disease and from mosquito bite. It was done under the guidance of Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa from the Department of Community Medicine. Number of beneficiaries is 16.
The theme of World Hypertension Day 2019 is "Know your numbers." The theme is meant to raise awareness about high blood pressure in people across the world. The idea is to make sure to have check on our blood pressure regularly and know our numbers in order to necessary action on time. World Hypertension Day was observed at UHTC Thiruporur on 17.05.19.A public health awareness was given the Medical Officer and CRRIs, they delivered a speech about hypertension signs and symptoms along with general awareness about screening, diagnosis how to get treated early as possible to prevent further complications. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Sahaya SonaThresa from the department of Community Medicine. Number of beneficiaries is 14.
Every year 14th June countries around the world celebrate World blood donor day to raise awareness on the need of safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their life saving gifts of blood. 100?equate, safe blood supply in developing country is necessary and it is entirely relayed on the volunteer donors. Hence the faculties of UHTC organized an awareness program on the theme “Safe blood for all”.
25 beneficiaries participated in the awareness program
The patients and volunteers from the outpatient department of UHTC, Tiruporur participated in the session. The welcome address was given by Dr. Kanmani, Medical officer UHTC and the program is facilitated by Dr. Jeevan, Senior Medical officer, UHTC. An awareness talk on blood donation, and eligible criteria for blood donators was given by Dr. Rahini, CRRI through charts. Awareness session on Do’s and Don’ts before blood donation was given by Dr. Leena CRRI through charts. A sensitization session for the faculties of UHTC on safe blood donor selection was conducted by CRRIs through power point presentation under the guidance of Dr. L. Fasna, Assistant professor in charge UHTC. The beneficiaries actively participated in the session and gave their valuable feedback.
World Blood Donor day was also observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on14.06.19.A public health awareness talk was given by Post-graduate Dr. Nilofur and CRRIs, they delivered a speech about blood donation, benefits of blood donation along with general awareness about blood donation. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community Medicine. Number of beneficiaries was 17.
World Asthma day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on 07.05.2019.A public health awareness talk was given by Post-graduate Dr. N. Kalusivalingam and CRRIs, they delivered a speech, about signs and symptoms, causes, along with general awareness, precautions and treatment of asthma. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Mohanapriya, Medical officer, RHTC, Department of Community Medicine. Number of beneficiaries was 12.
World Thalassemia day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on 08.05.19.A public health awareness talk was given by Post-graduate Dr. Nilofur banu and CRRIs, they delivered a speech, they delivered a speech about signs and symptoms, causes, along with general awareness about screening and treatment of thalassemia. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Mohanapriya, Medical officer, RHTC, Department of Community Medicine. Number of beneficiaries was 15
The Department of Community Medicine, SSSMCRI conducted one day Hands-on workshop on “Mobile Based Data Capture” as a part of International Health and Research Convention - 2019, under the flagship of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth on 19th July, 2019. The registration of the event started at 7.30 AM at the College Block, wherein a total of 64 delegates registered and subsequently participated in the workshop. The workshop had two external resource persons Dr. Palanivel, Associate Professor from the esteemed institution JIPMER and Dr. Ganeshkumar, Scientist C from NIE. Unfortunately, Dr. Ganeshkumar, could not make to the workshop for official reasons (emergency outbreak investigation), but his sessions were taken care by Dr. Gilbert from JIPMER who agreed at the last moment to take his session. 12 trained facilitators, including 10 from the organizing department were present to streamline and enhance the learning among the delegates. Dr. Jasmine, Assistant Professor from the Department of Community Medicine was LC for the event. The inauguration of the workshop started at 8.45 AM with SBV anthem followed by Video clipping of SBV, IHRC Theme Song, Message of Chancellor, and Message of VC. The Welcome address was delivered by the Organizing Secretary Dr. Muthukumar and briefing about the workshop was given by Organizing Chairman Dr. Kalaivani. The scientific session began at 9.10 AM by Dr. Palanivel, followed by hands on training of the Epicollect Web portal and Mobile app which was facilitated by 12 trained facilitators. The entire event went on as per the planned schedule and no hassles were reported. The workshop ended with valedictory function, where memento and certificates were presented to the resource persons followed by group photo of the delegates, resource persons and the organizing team. The certificates to the delegates were then distributed by the Registration team. As an immediate application of the workshop, the feedback of the workshop was obtained in Epicollect Mobile App. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Prateek, Associate Professor from the Department of Community Medicine. The workshop ended at 4.30 PM with Tea and refreshments.
DAY 1 (07/09/2019)
Activities started with field visit-rainwater harvesting awareness pamphlets were distributed in the Sembakkam village by 3rd year M.B.B.S students and CRRIs. Awareness talk about WATER CONSERVATION was given at Sembakkam RHTC on 07/09/2019. Welcome address was given by Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja (Assistant professor). Mr. Shriie Hari (III year M.B.B.S Student) gave a speech about water wastage and water scarcity and Mr. Henry (III year M.B.B.S Student) delivered a speech about the importance of conservation of water. Dr. Mathivathani (CRRI) gave a speech on "The methods of rain water harvesting”. Dr. Vinoth Kumar (CRRI) informed about the uses of rainwater harvesting to the village people. This activity was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Kalaivani Professor and H.O.D Department of Community medicine department. Number of beneficiaries-60 people.
DAY-2 (14/ 09/2019)
Concept of activity was regarding the cleanliness in Sembakkam village. Village was cleaned by CRRI’s accompanied by the Department of community medicine Dr. Kalaivani, Professor & H.O.D. Department of Community Medicine, Dr. Jasmine (Assistant Professor), Dr. Kalusivalingam (post graduate), Dr. Sivashankari (Post graduate), Dr. B. Mohanapriya (Medical officer).
The World Population day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam and Kuppam Village on 11.07.2019.A public health awareness talk was given by Dr. Ashwini (CRRI), she delivered a speech, about Current population status, Importance of Population Control, family planning methods and availability, and Gender inequality. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community Medicine and Medical Officer Dr. Mohana Priya Medical Officer, RHTC, Sembakkam. Number of beneficiaries were 92.
The World Hepatitis day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam and Kuppam Village on 29.07.2019. A public health awareness talk was given by Dr. Abidah Tanweera A.M (CRRI), she gave a health talk Hepatitis problem status, Types of hepatitis, modes of transmission and clinical features. Dr. Aiswarya. S (CRRI) delivered a speech prevention and control of hepatitis. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community Medicine and Medical Officer Dr. Mohana Priya Medical Officer, RHTC, Sembakkam. Number of beneficiaries were 135.
The World ORS Week was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on 30.07.2019. A public health awareness talk was given by Dr. Arani. L (CRRI), she delivered a speech, about Importance and benefits of ORS and demonstrated how to prepare the home made ORS. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community Medicine and Medical Officer Dr. Mohana Priya Medical Officer, RHTC, Sembakkam. Number of beneficiaries were 20.
The World Nature Conservation day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on 31.07.2019. Plant Saplings were planted in Sembakkam village. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community Medicine and Medical Officer Dr. Mohana Priya Medical Officer, RHTC, Sembakkam.
On First day -02.08.2019, A public health awareness talk was given at Kuppam village, field practice area of RHTC, Sembakkam, by Dr. Annalakshmi (CRRI) regarding Benefits of breastfeeding, Dr. Abirami (CRRI) -Benefits of breastfeeding to mother and the nation and Dr. Aradhana (CRRI) -Adverse effects of artificial feeding. Number of beneficiaries were 65.befre that CRRIs distributed breasting feeding awareness pamphlet in Sembakkam village.
On 05.08.2019 second day World Breastfeeding Week was observed at RHTC,Sembakkam Community Medicine final year PG Dr.Nilofur and Dr.Kalu Sivalingam and CRRIs distributed the awareness pamphlet in Sembakkam village and Awareness program conducted in RHTC centre. Welcome address given by Dr.Mohana Priya (Medical officer), CRRIs performed a skit program regrading benefits of breast feeding, Dr.Pradeep paediatric final year PG given a talked about how to feed the baby, timings, benefits of breast feeding, Dr.Nilofur given a talked about benefits to Country and environment, Dr.Arani (CRRI) talked about adverse events of bottle feeding.
Totally 22 antenatal and breastfeeding mothers are attended the program, This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V.Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community Medicine.
Every year World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) coordinates the global World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) campaign that aims to inform, anchor, engage and galvanise action on breastfeeding and related issues. The WBW2019 slogan “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding” was chosen by WABA to include of all types of parents in today’s world. Focusing on supporting both parents to be empowered is vital in order to realize their breastfeeding goals. Breastfeeding is in the mother’s domain and when partners, families, workplaces, and communities support her, breastfeeding improves. Hence, faculties of Urban Health and Training Center Thiruporur, Department of Community Medicine observed World breastfeeding week 2019 titled - Empower Parents-Enable Breastfeeding awareness session among working mothers of Thiruporur.
55 beneficiaries participated in the session
The faculties of Urban Health and Training center, Thiruporur planned to conduct world breastfeeding week observation in a women workplace since WABA stressed inclusive of all mothers especially those working in informal sectors. The breastfeeding week observation was conducted in 2 sessions. The first session was conducted on 05-08-2019 which was a sensitization session for CRRI doctors of UHTC, Thiruporur on the title – Doctors as advocates of Breastfeeding. The session was conducted by Dr. L. Fasna, Assistant Professor in charge UHTC, Department of Community Medicine which included explanation of the theme, doctor’s role as policy makers and advocators in supporting and adopting breastfeeding in home, hospital community and workplace The second session was an awareness session which was conducted on 06-08-2019 among working mothers and women’s of SN Garments, Thiruporur. An awareness talk on the WBW theme 2019 - Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding was given by Dr. L. Fasna, Assistant Professor in charge UHTC, Department of Community Medicine through charts which included creating a breastfeeding friendly workplace and the effect of longer maternity leave in breastfeeding and involvement of spouse, families and community in adopting breastfeeding. An another awareness session on importance , proper positioning and advantages of breastfeeding was given by Dr. Jeremy , Postgraduates, Department of Pediatrics through charts. At the end of the session queries from the participants were discussed and the feedback was obtained.
The World Breastfeeding week celebration -2019 observed by Department of Community Medicine, was tagged in the pledge map of WABA
The World Mosquito day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on 20.08.2019. A public health awareness talk was given by Dr. Adithyan (CRRI), he delivered a speech, about breeding place of mosquito, diseases spread by mosquito and Dr. Ajith Kumar (CRRI) delivered a speech on how to prevent the breeding place of mosquito and mosquito bite. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community Medicine.
The National Nutritional week was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on 05.09.2019. A public health awareness talk was given by Dr. Monisha (CRRI), she delivered a speech on Nutritional and health, Importance of nutrition in children and also Diabetes patients and Dr. Naveena (CRRI) gave a speech on Nutritional among Hypertension and elderly population. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community medicine and Dr.Mohana Priya Medical officer, RHTC, Sembakkam.
Dengue awareness and active surveillance of breeding place of mosquito in Sembakkam village on 26.09.2019 by Dr. Kalusivalingam, final Year PG Department of Community Medicine and CRRIs posted in RHTC, Sembakkam. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community medicine and Dr. Mohana Priya Medical officer, RHTC, Sembakkam.
The World Rabies day was observed at RHTC, Sembakkam on 28.09.2019, A public health awareness talk was given by Dr. Revinelvan.P (CRRI), he delivered a speech about Rabies virus, modes of transmission, symptoms and signs in Humans and Dr. Kamaludin.Z (CRRI) delivered a speech on post prophylaxis and pre prophylaxis of rabies and demonstrated the how to wash the wound after dog bite. This program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. V. Pragadeesh Raja, Assistant Professor In-charge, RHTC, Department of Community medicine and Dr. Mohana Priya, Medical officer, RHTC, Sembakkam.
To provide health care to rural population and implement Community health learning to Medical and Paramedical students
The Urban Health and Training center covers around 1, 20,000 population. It covers 7 areas under Tiruporur community block.
The department of Community medicine is actively involved in implementing, monitoring and evaluating of nation health programmes like Revised National Tuberculosis control programme, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent programme, National Vector Borne Disease control programme, National Programme for prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke, Integrated Disease Surveillance Program in the field practice area of UHTC and RHTC.
All the national and International health days are observed in both the centres. The IEC material is prepared by the CRRIs and awareness sessions were given by the assistant professor, postgraduates and medical officers.
| Days | Specialty clinics |
|---|---|
| 1 st and 3 rd Monday | ENT |
| 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday | Orthopedics |
| 1 st and 3 rd Friday | General Medicine |
| 2 nd and 4 th Monday | Dermatology |
| 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 2 nd and 4 th Friday | Pediatrics |
We provide an undergraduate medical course that is unique and in-line with all the governing principles, for producing capable and competent doctors, well oriented with community, national and global health needs. A solid foundation is laid to promote excellence from each student, and to decipher their interests to become the best version of responsible physicians.
The MD Community Medicine program aims to attain the defined curricular objectives. The residents receive training based on advances in the field making it relevant to current day community health. The program inculcates a holistic view of health and medical interventions primarily focused on Community Health/Population Health. Regular Institutional visits to Tuberculosis sanatorium Tambaram, Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute, Chengalpattu, Institute of Vector Control and Zoonosis, Hosur are done by postgraduate students to get exposure to various programs and administrative skills. The activities of the postgraduates are monitored and formatively assessed through their eportfolios where they constantly record and showcase their learning in the department.
The PhD program aims at nurturing the research talents of the scholars guided by well experienced and talented research Supervisors.
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Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Envisioning creation of a healthy city: The need, existing challenges, and potential actions. Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research. 2019;10(2):80-81.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Improving the workplace conditions to successfully attain sustainable development goals. Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research. 2019;10(2):92-93.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Responding to the global problem of antibiotic resistance: World Health Organization. Journal of the Scientific Society. 2019;46(1):33-34.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Moving closer towards the global elimination of trachoma: World Health Organization. Journal of the Scientific Society. 2019;46(2):70-71.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Responding to the challenge of gender inequality through an innovative approach. Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020;13(1):58-59.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Strengthening measures to quit tobacco and control the tobacco epidemic globally: World Health Organization. Journal of the Scientific Society. 2019;46(3):110-111.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Minimizing the number of newborn deaths in vulnerable sections of the community. Journal of the Scientific Society. 2019;46(3):114.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Updates on contraception services for women at high risk of HIV: World Health Organization. Current Medical Issues. 2020;18(1):64-65.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Evaluation of medical education programs: Need, Scope and Tools. Current Medical Issues. 2020;18(1):66-67.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Advocating for the retention of positive attributes of the traditional curriculum amidst the transition to the competency-based curriculum in medical education delivery. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education. 2019;13(2):14-16.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Implementation and evaluation of a module to sensitize faculty and postgraduate students on competency-based medical education. Journal of Medical Society. 2019;33(2):112-113.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Employment of AWaRe tool in reducing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance: World Health Organization. Indian Journal of Medical Specialities. 2020;11(1):54-55.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Need for a comprehensive approach to improve the handling of the healthcare waste in low-income nations. Hamdan Medical Journal. 2020;13(1):57-58.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Structured framework for teaching professionalism to medical students. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 2020;13(2):104-105.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Reducing the intake of trans fat in the global food supply: World Health Organization. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 2020;13(2):182-183.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Feedback in medical education: Changing concepts. Libyan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020;4(1):3-4.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Maternal and Child Survival in the context of Sustainable Development Goals - Unfinished business. Medical Journal of Babylon. 2020;17(1):115-116.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Addressing the challenge of child marriage through vocational services. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2020;45(1):375-376.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. The urgent need to formulate and implement gender-transformative strategies in the health sector. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2020;45(1):377-378.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Rabies elimination: Thailand leads the way for different nations in the South-East Asian region. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2020;45(1):383-384.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Assessing the impact of e-learning in medical education. International Journal of Academic Medicine. 2020;6(1):40-42.\
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Minimizing the risk of international spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak by targeting travelers. Journal of Acute Disease. 2020;9(2):47-48.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Resorting to mathematical modelling approach to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Journal of Acute Disease. 2020;9(2):49-50.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Employing Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation Model for the implementation of programmatic assessment in medical education delivery system in India. International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences. 2020;9(2):198-199.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Faculty development programs in medical education. International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences. 2020;9(2):200-201.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Organizing a faculty development program on interactive teaching methods: Need, Framework and role of Medical Education Unit. Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020;13(2):135-136.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Knowledge and practices about road safety measures among college going students in an urban area of Chennai in 2019: Cross-sectional descriptive study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health. 2020;6(3):56-61.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Curbing the practice of female genital mutilation to strengthen the economy of the affected nations. Current Medical Issues. 2020;18(2):145-146.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. The global status of antimicrobial resistance: A long way to go. Environmental Disease. 2020;5(1):23-24.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Arresting the climate deterioration and its impact on health in small islands: World Health Organization. Primary Healthcare: Open Access. 2020;10(1):1-2.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Extending trauma care to the war victims in a province of Afghanistan: World Health Organization. Primary Healthcare: Open Access. 2020;10(1):1-1.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Scope of informal assessments in the delivery of competency-based medical education. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020;6(1):33-34.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Corona Virus Disease 2019 outbreak: Action plan for risk communication and community engagement. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020;6(1):35-36.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Sterile Insect Technique: The future strategy to control vector mosquitoes and the associated diseases. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020;6(1):37-38.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Corona Virus Disease 2019 pandemic: Encouraging involvement of community workers in the active search of cases. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020;6(1):39-40.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Exploring the presence of animal origin in the causation of corona virus disease 2019 outbreak and strategies to prevent acquisition of the infection. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2020;11:42.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Preventing the emergence of Corona Virus Disease 2019 outbreak in mass gatherings: Appeal to public health authorities. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2020;11:44.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Corona Virus Disease 2019 outbreak: Strengthening the treatment component in health care establishments to minimize case fatality. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2020;13(5):237-238.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Exploring the component of qualitative research in the field of medical education. Hamdan Medical Journal. 2020;13(2):129.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Strengthening immunization coverage in low- and middle-income nations. Hamdan Medical Journal. 2020;13(2):130-131.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Preventing the progression of Corona Virus Disease 2019 pandemic to community transmission stage in the Western Pacific region. Journal of Clinical Sciences. 2020;17(2):49-50.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Effective containment of the COVID-19 pandemic among migrants and refugee: World Health Organization. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2020;14(2):163-165.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Ensuring the supply of essential commodities in the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic: World Health Organization. Dentistry and Medical Research. 2020;8(1):30-31.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Corona Virus Disease 2019 Pandemic: Necessity for active engagement of the private sector. Dentistry and Medical Research. 2020;8(1):32-33.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Improving the mental health and wellbeing of the health-care workers and the community through collective actions: Corona Virus Disease 2019 pandemic. Annals of Indian Psychiatry. 2020;4(1):94-95.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Employing behavioral tool to define the response to Corona Virus Disease-2019 pandemic in the European region. Annals of Indian Psychiatry. 2020;4(1):96-97.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Lessons learnt from the China's response plan in the battle against Corona Virus Disease 2019 outbreak. Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences. 2020;56(1):48-49.
Dhikale PT, Shrivastava SR, Srikanth S. Perspectives about Professionalism among undergraduate students in a medical college in India: A Qualitative study. Indian Journal of Community Medicine. 2020;45(2):230-234.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Scaling up preparedness activities for responding to the stage of community transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 globally. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 2020;13(3):202-203.
Shrivastava SR, Sowbha C, Shrivastava PS. A cross-sectional descriptive study to assess the awareness of breast cancer and practice of breast self-examination among rural women in Kancheepuram district. Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine. 2020;6(1):61-65.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Understanding the trends of public spending on health sector: World Health Organization. Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine. 2020;6(1):66-67.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Ensuring optimal utilization of personal protective equipment in the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. Germs. 2020;10(2):120-122.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Standardized risk assessment and management of exposure amongst healthcare workers to coronavirus disease 2019. Germs. 2020;10(2):126-128.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. COVID-19 pandemic: Responding to the challenge of global shortage of personal protective equipment. Social Health and Behavior. 2020;3(2):70-71.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Adoption of a holistic community-centered approach for the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic in the South-East Asia Region. Medicine Science. 2020;9(2):522-523.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Employing Adaptt Tool to respond to the rising COVID-19 caseload in the European region. Medicine Science. 2020;9(2):524-525.
Shrivastava SR. Highlights & achievements of Primary Health Care: Open Access. Primary Healthcare: Open Access. 2020;10(2):001-002.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. World Health Organization declares very high global risk of transmission of Corona Virus Disease 2019. Primary Healthcare: Open Access. 2020;10(2):001.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Envisaging employment of the non-pharmaceutical interventions in the effective containment of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2020;45(2):752-753.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Revisiting public health strategies for better prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2020;45(2):754-755.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Ensuring safe repatriation of the citizens amidst the threat of Corona Virus Disease 2019 Pandemic. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2020;45(2):767-768.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Corona virus disease-2019 pandemic: Planning and implementing a scientific approach to introduce or revoke public health and social interventions. American Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health. 2020;6(3):65-67.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Working together to reduce the incidence of cancers in low- and middle-income nations: World Health Organization. Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal. 2020;9(3):61-62.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Pregnant women and Corona Virus Disease?2019 outbreaks: What they need to know. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research. 2020;25(4):359.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. An urgent call to improve the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic readiness and response actions in the American region: The World Health Organization. Medical Journal of Babylon. 2020;17(2):227-228.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Improving measles vaccination coverage in South Sudan: The necessity to adopt a coordinated and multisectoral approach. Medical Journal of Babylon. 2020;17(2):229-230.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Developing a framework for the integration of E-learning with the existing medical curriculum. CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research. 2020;7(1):61-62.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Ensuring prevention of transmission of Corona Virus Disease 2019 from animals to humans. MGM Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020;7(2):83-84.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Utilization of work place based assessment tools in medical education: Potential challenges and solutions. Research and Development in Medical Education. 2020;9(1):8.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Implementation of a student-centered curriculum: Challenges ahead and the potential solutions. Journal of the Scientific Society. 2020;47(1):53-54.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Coronavirus Disease 2019 outbreak: Targeting preparedness, readiness and risk response attributes globally. Journal of the Scientific Society. 2020;47(1):55-56.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Adoption of the population-based sero-epidemiological protocol to effectively respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. Journal of the Scientific Society. 2020;47(1):57-58.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak effective containment: Need and scope of information network and risk communication. Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research. 2020;13(2):165-166.
Shrivastava SR, Shrivastava PS. Medical Professionals: Need and role of professionalism. Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research. 2020;13(2):167-168.
Kalusivalingam N, Bobhate P, Kalaivani A, Karnaboopathy R. Unmet health needs of elderly: a community based cross-sectional study in rural areas of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu. Int J Community Med Public Health 2020;7:1812-8.
Pandirajan S, Raja VP, Maruthupandiyan J, Annadurai K. Assessment of awareness about plastic pollution and attitude regarding plastic bags usage among rural population of Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2020;7:2146-9
Banu N. Single-use Plastic Ban and its Public Health Impacts: A Narrative Review. Ann SBV 2019;8(1):13–18.
Thresa SS. Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes: A Narrative Review. Ann SBV 2019;8(1):9–12.
Kumar MB, Raja TK, Jasmine M, Liaquathali F, Raja VP, Manju NV. Double burden of malnutrition among women residing in tenements in a resettlement area, Kancheepuram district. J Family Med Prim Care 2020;9:1578-82.
Liaquath Ali F, Maruthupandian J, Pragadeesh RV. Physiological cord clamping: dawn to halt anemia in infancy. Int J Community Med Public Health 2020;7:1203-4.
Suguna A, Surekha A. Barriers to dengue prevention activities–Can we use Health belief Model to explore? MRIMS J Health Sci 2020;8(1):19-20
Thresa SS, Indumathi S. Quality of life among elderly living in old age homes and in family of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. Int J Community Med Public Health 2020;7:1123-6.
Banu N. Novel coronavirus: Concern over healthcare professionals. Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth 2020;13:185-6.
Chellaiyan VG, Liaquathali F, Marudupandiyan J. Healthy nutrition for a healthy child: A review on infant feeding in India. Journal of Family and Community Medicine. 2020 Jan 1;27(1):1.
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Sr. No. |
AUTHOR & TITLE OF PROJECT |
FUNDING AGENCY |
PUBLICATION (YEAR) |
|
1. |
Dr. Prateek Shrivastava A cross sectional study to assess the awareness and practice about cough etiquettes among respiratory symptomatic patients in Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2019 |
|
2. |
Dr. Muthukumar Forecasting of Malaria in India Using Time series analysis. |
SBV |
2019 |
|
3. |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava A cross-sectional community based descriptive study to estimate the prevalence of substance abuse among women residing in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu |
SBV |
2019 |
|
4. |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava A qualitative study to identify the perception and challenges faced by the faculty of Community Medicine in the implementation of competency-based medical education for postgraduate students |
SBV |
2019 |
|
5. |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Development, validation and use of appropriate assessment tools for certification of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in Community Medicine to produce a competent postgraduate: A pilot study |
SBV |
2019 |
| 6 |
Dr. A.Kalaivani Preconception Care: Predictors and Practices among Married Female Software Professionals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
SBV |
2018 |
| 7 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava A cross-sectional descriptive study to assess the knowledge and practices about road safety measures among college going students in an urban area of Chennai |
SBV |
2018 |
| 8 |
Dr. Prateek Bobhate An Epidemiological Study to Assess the Knowledge and Self Care Practices among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Residing in Rural Areas of Tamil Nadu |
SBV |
2018 |
| 9 |
Dr. Muthukumar Scope of integrated teaching in a medical college: A study from South India. |
SBV |
2017 |
| 10 |
Dr. Karaboopathy Study of endometrial histopathology in women with abnormal uterine bleeding. |
SBV |
2017 |
| 11 |
Dr. Karaboopathy Composition of vaginal microbiota and their antibiotic susceptibility in symptomatic women. |
SBV |
2017 |
| 12 |
Dr. Karaboopathy Evaluation of histopathology of cervix in women with unhealthy cervix. |
SBV |
2017 |
| 13 |
Dr. Karaboopathy Estimation of stature from measurement of the percutaneous length of radius in adult Tamil males. |
SBV |
2017 |
| 14 |
Dr. Muthukumar T. Visual impairment among 10–14-year school children in Puducherry: A cross-sectional study. |
SBV |
2017 |
| 15 |
Dr. Karnaboopathy. Study of the trend of poisoning in a tertiary care hospital in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2017 |
| 16 |
Dr. Muthukumar T. Knowledge of food groups among mothers of preschool Children in a rural area of Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2017 |
| 17 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Assessment of the level of awareness about tuberculosis among the different stakeholders of a medical college, Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2016 |
| 18 |
Dr. Pradeep Sukla Assessment of the cardiac autonomic neuropathy among the known diabetics and age-matched controls using non-invasive cardiovascular reflex tests in a South-Indian population: A case-control study. |
SBV |
2016 |
| 19 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava A longitudinal study to assess the cost incurred by patients undergoing treatment for tuberculosis at directly observed treatment centre located in an urban slum community of Mumbai. |
SBV |
2016 |
| 20 |
Dr. Raja Danasekaran Evaluation of Anti-HBs response in Hepatitis B vaccinated health care workers in a tertiary care hospital of rural Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. |
SBV |
2016 |
| 21 |
Dr. Muthukumar. Assessment of water quality standards in the villages of Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. |
- |
2016 |
| 22 |
Dr. Karnaboopathy Comparison of vaginal hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy in women with benign uterine disease: A retrospective study. |
SBV |
2016 |
| 23 |
Dr. Geetha Mani Perceptions and practices related to organ donation among a rural population of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. |
SBV |
2016 |
| 24 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Estimation of the cardiovascular risk using World Health Organization/International Society of Hypertension (WHO/ISH) risk prediction charts in a rural population of South India |
- |
2015 |
| 25 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava An epidemiological study to assess the knowledge and self care practices among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients residing in rural areas of Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2015 |
|
26.
|
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava A longitudinal study to assess the impact of exercise on clinical, biochemical and anthropometric parameters among the type-2 diabetes patients of South-India. |
SBV |
2015 |
| 27 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Prevalence and epidemiological determinants of obesity in rural Pondicherry, India - A community based cross-sectional study. |
- |
2015 |
| 28 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Profile of inmates of a special school for the mentally ill and disabled in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu: An institution based cross-sectional study. |
SBV |
2015 |
| 29 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava A study of epidemiology of hypertension in an urban slum community of Mumbai. |
- |
2015 |
| 30 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Burden and determinants of hypertension in rural Pondicherry, India. |
- |
2015 |
| 31 |
Dr. Raja A study on relation between BMI and hypertension among adolescents in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2015 |
| 32 |
Dr. Karnaboopathy Comparison of different diagnostic criteria for screening of gestational diabetes mellitus: a study in Indian women. |
SBV |
2015 |
| 33 |
Dr. Vinoth R. Stochastic model to detect the HIV nd TB through socio-behavioral study |
Tuberculosis association of India |
|
| 34 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Developing a comprehensive Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization action plan focusing on tuberculosis for a medical college |
Tuberculosis association of India |
|
| 35 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava High prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its risk factors among the rural population of Pondicherry, South India. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 36 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Awareness about eye donation among students in a medical college in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 37 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava The acceptance of H1N1 Influenza A vaccine by resident doctors in a tertiary care hospital of Mumbai. |
- |
2014 |
| 38 |
Dr. Raja Danasekaran A cross-sectional study on the prevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection among patients attending a tertiary care hospital in rural area of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 39 |
Dr. Kalaivani Tobacco Usage among Males in Rural Tamil Nadu, India: A Cross-sectional Study. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 40 |
Dr. Kalaivani Knowledge, attitude and practices on anti-tobacco measures imposed under the ‘Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act’ among adult males in rural areas of Tamil Nadu, India. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 41 |
Dr. Geetha Mani Awareness Regarding Cervical Cancer and Preventive Practices among Rural Married Women of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 42 |
Dr. Geetha Mani A cross-sectional study to assess knowledge and attitudes related to Basic Life Support among undergraduate medical students in Tamil Nadu, India. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 43 |
Dr. Geetha Mani Perceptions and health seeking practices among an urban population of Tamil Nadu, India- A baseline survey. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 44 |
Dr. Raja A Cross-sectional study on Awareness and Practices about Blood donation among Medical students. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 45 |
Dr. Geetha Mani Drug Inventory control analysis in a Primary level Health care facility in Rural Tamil Nadu, India. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 46 |
Dr. Geetha Mani Application of Indian diabetic risk score in screening of undiagnosed rural population of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu-A cross-sectional survey. |
SBV |
2014 |
| 47 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Tuberculosis: Active case finding survey in an urban area of India, in 2012. |
- |
2013 |
| 48 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Study to assess utilization of antenatal and intra-natal services amongst women in an urban slum. |
- |
2013 |
| 49 |
Dr. Prateek Shrivastava Assessment of knowledge and practices about menstrual health among adolescent girls of an urban slum. |
- |
2013 |
| 50 |
Dr. Prateek Shrivastava Post burn avenues in rehabilitation of female burn victims. |
- |
2013 |
| 51 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava A longitudinal study of maternal and socio-economic factors influencing neonatal birth weight in pregnant women attending an urban health centre. |
- |
2013 |
| 52 |
Dr. Prateek Shrivastava Rehabilitation of female burns patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital: A longitudinal study. |
- |
2013 |
| 53 |
Dr. Prateek Shrivastava A study of spousal domestic violence in an urban slum. |
- |
2013 |
| 54 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Depression in an older adult rural population in India. |
SBV |
2013 |
| 55 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava HIV – tuberculosis interface: A comparison of collateral prevalence of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) in an urban health centre. |
- |
2013 |
| 56 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Assessment of knowledge about obesity among students in a medical college in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. |
SBV |
2013 |
| 57 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Knowledge and practices about Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program among clinicians of a medical college in India: A cross-sectional study. |
SBV |
2013 |
| 58 |
Dr. Geetha Mani Healthcare Seeking Behaviour for Symptoms of Reproductive Tract Infections among Rural Married Women in Tamil Nadu - A Community Based Study. |
SBV |
2013 |
| 59 |
Dr. Geetha Mani Knowledge and use of contraception among rural married women of Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, India: A community based study. |
SBV |
2013 |
| 60 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Computer related health problems among software professionals - A cross-sectional study. |
SBV |
2012 |
| 61 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Correlates of antenatal Body Mass Index (BMI) as a determinant of birth weight – A longitudinal study. |
- |
2012 |
| 62 |
Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava Evaluation of trained Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers regarding their knowledge, attitude and practices about child health. |
- |
2012 |
| 63 |
Dr. Prateek Shrivastava An epidemiological study of adult female burns patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital. |
- |
2012 |
| 64 |
Dr. Prateek Shrivastava Contraceptive practices adopted by women attending an urban health centre. |
- |
2012 |
|
Sr. No. |
Title |
Investigators |
Year |
ICMR / Non ICMR |
|
1. |
Quality of life among elderly living in old age home and in family, Kancheepuram district of Tamilnadu |
Indhumathi Dr. Sahaya Sona Thresa |
2019 |
ICMR |
|
2. |
Community based interventional study to assess the role of health education strategies in improving the awareness of breast cancer and practice of breast self examination among rural women |
Sowbha Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava |
2019 |
Non ICMR |
|
3. |
A cross sectional study on unmet needs among elderly population in rural areas of Kancheepuram district. Tamil Nadu (PG dissertation) |
Dr. Kalusivalingam
Dr. Prateek Bobhate
|
2017-2019 |
PG Dissertation Non ICMR |
|
4. |
A cross sectional study to assess the morbidity pattern, health care seeking behavior and its determinants among adults of urban slum dwellers of Chennai (PG dissertation) |
Dr. Nilofur Banu
Dr. Kalaivani
|
2017-2019 |
PG Dissertation Non ICMR |
|
5. |
Knowledge, attitude and practices about dengue among adults urban slum population of Chennai, India |
Dr. Nilofur Banu
Dr. Kalaivani |
2018 |
Non ICMR PG Project |
|
6. |
Knowledge, attitude and practices about cervical cancer among women working in Business Process Outsourcing in Chennai, India |
Dr. Nilofur Banu
Dr. Kalaivani |
2019 |
Non ICMR PG Project |
|
7. |
A community based cross sectional study on self reported self care activities among type 2 diabetic patients in rural areas of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu |
Dr. Kalusivalingam Dr. Prateek Bobhate |
2019 |
Non ICMR PG Project |
|
8. |
A community based cross sectional study on compliance to treatment of hypertension among hypertensive patients in rural areas of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu |
Dr. Kalusivalingam Dr. Prateek Bobhate |
2019 |
Non ICMR PG Project |
|
9. |
Utilization of online health information by smart phone users of an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu- A cross sectional study |
Ragavi Dr. Kalaivani |
2018 |
ICMR |
|
10. |
Doctor shopping behavior and its determinants among people with chronic diseases in rural Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu- A cross sectional study |
Jerrin Cinthiya Dr. MuthuKumar |
2018 |
ICMR |
|
11. |
Prevalence of anxiety and depression among women of reproductive age group in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu |
Dr. Indrabala Dr. Kalaivani |
2018 |
PG Dissertation Non ICMR |
|
12. |
Pre and post flood preparedness among residents of Saidapet, Chennai – A Comparative study |
Dr.Indra Bala, Dr.Kalaivani, Dr. Jegadeesh Ramasamy |
2018 |
Non ICMR PG Project |
|
13. |
Mental Health of Diabetic patients and their Glycemic Control in a rural area of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu. |
Dinesh M, Dr. Kalaivani
|
2017 |
ICMR |
|
14. |
A community based study to assess the treatment adherence and its determinants among hypertensive patients residing in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. |
Mohammad Mukthar, Dr. Prateek Shrivastava
|
2016 |
ICMR |
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15. |
Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factor profile among Fishermen community of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu – A Cross Sectional study |
Nithya Balan, Dr. Kalaivani
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2016 |
ICMR |
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16. |
Food safety profile of street food vending units in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: A step towards safer street foods in India |
Arul Anand, Dr. Geetha M.
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2016 |
ICMR |
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17. |
Risk factors profile of non-communicable diseases among auto-rickshaw drivers in chennai city, Tamil Nadu
|
Shrivyas Pradeesh, Dr. Geetha Mani
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2015 |
ICMR |
|
18. |
A cross-sectional study to assess the utilization of maternal health services among fishermen population in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu |
Pavithra, Dr.Raja Danasekaran
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2015 |
ICMR |
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19. |
A study on depression among residents of old age home in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu |
U Sharath, Pradeep Sukla
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2014 |
ICMR |
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20. |
knowledge , attitude of adolescent school girls on menstrual hygiene and sanitary pad usage and other practices in Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu . |
A.Sivakami, Dr .Syed Hasan Nawaz Zaidi , |
2014 |
ICMR |
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21. |
A study on knowledge, attitude and practice of organ donation among college students in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. |
M.Kumaresan, Dr. Kalaivani Annadurai
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2014 |
ICMR |
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22. |
A cross-sectional study to assess pre-hospital care among victims of road traffic accident in a rural area of Kancheepuram district |
Pradeep Pandian , Dr. Saurabh Shrivastava
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2013 |
ICMR |
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23. |
Health seeking behaviour on child care among fishermen community in Tamil Nadu . |
Venkatesh, Dr. Jegadeesh Ramasamy |
2013 |
ICMR |
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24. |
Self medication: predictors and practices among rural population of Tamil Nadu. |
Selvasri, Dr. Kalaivani Annadurai |
2013 |
ICMR |
