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Utilization and determinants of adequate quality antenatal care services in India: evidence from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019-21)
BackgroundPregnancy-related complications and insufficiencies in antenatal care services are leading causes of maternal and infant morbidity and...
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Bio-demographical determinants of diabetes among women in reproductive age group (15–49) in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey (NFHS) of India, 2019–2021
ObjectiveDiabetes is a non-communicable disease, and the prevalence of diabetes is higher in low and middle-income countries. In India, diabetes...
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Understanding trimester-specific miscarriage risk in Indian women: insights from the calendar data of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21
BackgroundThe primary public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries, is early pregnancy loss driven by miscarriage....
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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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Contraception for married adolescents (15–19 years) in India: insights from the National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4)
PurposeDespite the fact that marriage below the age of 18 years is illegal in India, a considerable number of females get married and start...
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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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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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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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Gender-specific inequalities in coverage of Publicly Funded Health Insurance Schemes in Southern States of India: evidence from National Family Health Surveys
BackgroundPublicly Funded Health Insurance Schemes (PFHIS) are intended to play a role in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In countries...
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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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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 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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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 determinants of anaemia among women of reproductive age in Aspirational Districts of India: an analysis of NFHS 4 and NFHS 5 data
BackgroundOver one-third of women worldwide suffer from anaemia. The prevalence of anaemia is particularly pronounced among women of reproductive age...
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Exclusive breastfeeding practices and its determinants in Indian infants: findings from the National Family Health Surveys-4 and 5
BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in infants for the first 6 months of life. This analysis aims...
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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...
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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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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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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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Key drivers of hysterectomy among women of reproductive age in three states in India: comparative evidence from NFHS-4 and NFHS-5
PurposeAccording to the 4th and 5th rounds of National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there is high prevalence of hysterectomies in the three states of...
