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Association Between Maternal Health Status and Family Resilience: Results from a National Survey
ObjectiveThe relationship between maternal health and health outcome of offspring has been studied extensively. However, measures such as family...
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Analysis of anthropometric outcomes in Indian children during the COVID-19 pandemic using National Family Health Survey data
BackgroundDisruptions in food, health, and economic systems during the COVID-19 pandemic may have adversely affected child health. There is currently...
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Does Empowering Women Influence Maternal Healthcare Service Utilization?: Evidence from National Family Health Survey-5, India
BackgroundMaternal healthcare service utilization is a pivotal indicator of a nation’s progress in safeguarding the health and well-being of its...
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Prevalence and correlates of low birth weight in India: findings from national family health survey 5
BackgroundChildhood mortality and morbidity has become a major public health issue in low-middle-income countries. However, evidence suggested that...
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Socioeconomic and geographic variations of disabilities in India: evidence from the National Family Health Survey, 2019–21
BackgroundIncreasing disability is of global and national concern. Lack of evidence on disability across socioeconomic groups and geographic levels...
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Does health insurance coverage improve maternal healthcare services utilization in India? Evidence from National Family Health Survey-5, 2019–21
ObjectiveUniversal health coverage and maternal health outcomes have become a part of the global health agenda in low and middle-income countries...
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Understanding the healthcare provider role on post abortion contraception adoption in India using National Family Health Survey-5
BackgroundPost abortion contraceptive use is an important area in provisioning of services associated with child birth planning. This study examines...
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Trends, patterns and predictors of high-risk fertility behaviour among Indian women: evidence from National Family Health Survey
BackgroundNumerous studies have demonstrated that high-risk fertility behaviour (HRFB), which includes maternal age below 18 or above 34 years, short...
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Spatial distribution and factors influencing modern contraceptive practice among tribal married women in India: evidence from National Family Health Survey 5 (2019–2021)
BackgroundThe unmet need for family planning has been a public health concern in develo** countries, especially in the south-east region. In India,...
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Prevalence of intimate partner violence among Indian women and their determinants: a cross-sectional study from national family health survey – 5
IntroductionIntimate partner violence (IPV) can be described as a violation of human rights that results from gender inequality. It has arisen as a...
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Intersectional inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding practices in India: analysis of national family health survey-4
BackgroundExclusive breastfeeding in the initial six months of infancy plays a significant role in the physical and cognitive development of the...
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension Among Tribal Population Aged 15–49 in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey, 2019–2021
BackgroundApproximately 10% of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can be attributed to hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension is steadily...
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Factors associated with help-seeking by women facing intimate partner violence in India: findings from National Family Health Survey-5 (2019–2021)
BackgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) against women has harmful effects on their psychological and physical health. However, help-seeking for IPV...
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Impact of family history of cancer on colorectal cancer screening: a propensity score-matched analysis from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)
BackgroundEarly detection of colon cancer leads to better survival outcomes. This can be achieved through colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. People...
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Interpregnancy Interval and Child Health Outcomes in India: Evidence from Three Recent Rounds of National Family Health Survey
IntroductionShort interpregnancy interval (IPI) is a well-known risk factor for preterm births and low birth weights. However, research on the...
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Contribution of low birth weight to childhood undernutrition in India: evidence from the national family health survey 2019–2021
BackgroundInfants born with low birth weight (LBW), i.e. less than 2500g, is considered an important factor of malnutrition in Asia. In India,...
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Diabetes care cascade and their predictors in young and middle-aged population in India: evidence from the National Family Health Survey (2019-21)
PurposeWeak care cascade of diabetes from the time of screening, diagnosis, treatment initiation and attainment of optimal glycemic control is a...
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Relationship between low birth weight and infant mortality: evidence from National Family Health Survey 2019-21, India
BackgroundLow birth weight (LBW) predisposes physical and mental growth failure and premature death among infants. Studies report that LBW...
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Exposure to family planning messages and teenage pregnancy: results from the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey
BackgroundTeenage pregnancy is known to have physical, emotional, and psychosocial effects. Because of these risks, family planning and...
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Prevalence and determinants of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in India: an analysis of National Family Health Survey Data
BackgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes with its first recognition during pregnancy. GDM is a high-risk maternal and...
