Manmeet Kaur
Biographic Data
| ID | 3582249 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Manmeet Kaur |
| GIVEN NAMES | Manmeet |
| FAMILY NAME | Kaur |
| SIGNATURE | KAUR M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9843-2271 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 28 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 28 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
School-based behaviour change intervention to reduce ultra-processed food consumption among adolescents
BACKGROUND: The global surge in ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is a major public health challenge, particularly among adolescents. UPFs, characterised by high energy density, added sugars, fats and sodium, and low essential nutrients, are linked to poor diet quality and heightened risks of obesity, diabetes and all-cause mortality. Despite growing concerns, there is limited evidence on school-based interventions targeting UPF reduction in…
Balancing Play and Protection
Background India’s online gaming industry has seen rapid growth, with over 425 million gamers in 2023. While gaming offers recreational and economic benefits, it also raises public health concerns, particularly regarding problematic gaming behaviors among adolescents and young adults. Regulatory challenges have emerged as authorities attempt to balance industry growth with consumer protection. Aim To examine the impact of recent regulatory measur…
Participatory Action for Optimizing Health Literacy and Access to Manage Hypertension
We used a participatory action research (PAR) strategy for optimizing health literacy and access (Ophelia) to improve hypertension (HTN) management in a peri-urban village of Chandigarh (India). We used an embedded mixed method design for development, implementation, and evaluation. Through community consultations and vignettes created from interviews with population sub-groups and input from healthcare providers, we co-designed the intervention.…
Cortisol/DHEA-S Ratio Normalization by Buprenorphine
Opioid use disrupts the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, altering stress responses depending on the stage of use. A higher cortisol/DHEA-S ratio may indicate relapse risk in substance use disorders. This study aimed to explore differences in serum cortisol/DHEA-S ratio and its association with proximal and perceived stress, social support, and coping strategies in opioid-dependent youth. In this study, we assessed 51 males aged 15-24 wi…
Opinion leadership and agricultural innovation in rural India
Use of Technology for Skill Development in Homemaking
The integration of technology in homemaking has revolutionized the way households are managed. From online platforms offering tutorials to smart home devices streamlining daily tasks, technology empowers individuals to develop and enhance their homemaking skills. This paper explores the extensive range of technological tools and resources available for skill development in homemaking, their impact on efficiency, creativity, and sustainability, an…
Pollution fingerprintings in soils and plants of Buddha Nalah drain contaminated with industrial effluents
Human–Animal Interaction and Human Prosociality
Pet ownership and interactions with animals confer various physiological and psychological benefits to humans. Although interactions with animals are commonplace, there is no consensus in the literature on the actual impact of animal exposure on prosociality. Hence, this meta-analysis investigated 20 eligible studies (n = 4,116, k = 48) and provided an extensive examination into the different potential moderators of the relationship between human…
Do people with different sociodemographic backgrounds value their health differently? Evaluating the role of positional objectivity
Objective: The fundamental disconnect between the actual and the perceived health of an individual raises considerable skepticism on the self-reported health data as it may be confounded by an individual's socio-economic status. In this light, the present study aims to assess if people with different sociodemographic backgrounds value their health differently. Methods: The health-state valuation using time-trade off was performed in a cross-secti…
Health literacy strengths and challenges among residents of a resource-poor village in rural India
Cluster analysis can complement and extend the information learned through epidemiological analysis. The aim of this study was to determine the relative merits of these two data analysis methods for describing the multidimensional health literacy strengths and challenges in a resource poor rural community in northern India. A cross-sectional survey (N = 510) using the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) was undertaken. Descriptive epidemiology in…
Health-related quality of life among Indian population
Background: The EuroQol 5 dimensions (EQ-5D) is the most used generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument for measuring population health and health outcomes. Since there are no EuroQol 5 dimensions 5 levels (EQ-5D-5L) population norms available for India, this study developed the Indian population norms for the EQ-5D-5L. The potential influencing factors of HRQoL of the Indian population have been identified. Methods: The data was …
Impact of Community Based Nutrition Intervention in the Prevention and Control of Anaemia Among Reproductive Aged Women of India
Detection of fake images on whatsApp using socio-temporal features
Affirming and negotiating gender in family and social spaces
17 participants) and 10 in-depth interviews with transmasculine people in Mumbai and Chennai. Data analyses were guided by minority stress theory and the gender affirmation model. Within family, the pressure to conform to assigned gender roles and gender policing usually began in adolescence and increased over time. Some participants left parental homes due to violence. In educational settings, participants described the enforcement of gender-nor…
The impact of a syndemic theory-based intervention on HIV transmission risk behaviour among men who have sex with men in India
Impact of social isolation on mortality and morbidity in 20 high-income, middle-income and low-income countries in five continents
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between social isolation and mortality and incident diseases in middle-aged adults in urban and rural communities from high-income, middle-income and low-income countries. DESIGN: Population-based prospective observational study. SETTING: Urban and rural communities in 20 high income, middle income and low income. PARTICIPANTS: 119 894 community-dwelling middle-aged adults. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Associations…
Modifiable risk factors, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 155 722 individuals from 21 high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries (Pure)
The household economic burden of non-communicable diseases in 18 countries
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally. In 2014, the United Nations committed to reducing premature mortality from NCDs, including by reducing the burden of healthcare costs. Since 2014, the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) Study has been collecting health expenditure data from households with NCDs in 18 countries. Methods: Using data from the PURE Study, we estimated risk of catastroph…
Cost evaluation of different household fuels and identification of the barriers for the choice of clean cooking fuels in India
Socioeconomic status and risk of cardiovascular disease in 20 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries
Background Socioeconomic status is associated with differences in risk factors for cardiovascular disease incidence and outcomes, including mortality. However, it is unclear whether the associations between cardiovascular disease and common measures of socioeconomic status—wealth and education—differ among high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries, and, if so, why these differences exist. We explored the association between education a…
Syndemics and HIV-related sexual risk among men who have sex with men in India
Using syndemics theory as a framework, we explored the experience of men who have sex with men in India in relation to four syndemic conditions (depression, alcohol use, internalised homonegativity and violence victimisation) and to understand their resilience resources. Five focus groups were conducted among a purposive sample of diverse men along with seven key informant interviews with HIV service providers. Participants' narratives suggested …
A mixed methods study on evaluating the performance of a multi-strategy national health program to reduce maternal and child health disparities in Haryana, India
MCH plans of NRHM might have succeeded in improving the MCH outcomes and reducing the geographical and socioeconomic MCH inequalities by successfully implementing the schemes like accredited social health activists, free ambulance services, free treatment and medicines in hospitals for the poor and in rural areas
Stillbirths
An estimated 2.6 million third trimester stillbirths occurred in 2015 (uncertainty range 2.4-3.0 million). The number of stillbirths has reduced more slowly than has maternal mortality or mortality in children younger than 5 years, which were explicitly targeted in the Millennium Development Goals. The Every Newborn Action Plan has the target of 12 or fewer stillbirths per 1000 births in every country by 2030. 94 mainly high-income countries and …
National, regional, and worldwide estimates of stillbirth rates in 2015, with trends from 2000
BACKGROUND: Previous estimates have highlighted a large global burden of stillbirths, with an absence of reliable data from regions where most stillbirths occur. The Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) targets national stillbirth rates (SBRs) of 12 or fewer stillbirths per 1000 births by 2030. We estimate SBRs and numbers for 195 countries, including trends from 2000 to 2015. METHODS: We collated SBR data meeting prespecified inclusion criteria from…
Availability, affordability, and consumption of fruits and vegetables in 18 countries across income levels
BACKGROUND: Several international guidelines recommend the consumption of two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables per day, but their intake is thought to be low worldwide. We aimed to determine the extent to which such low intake is related to availability and affordability. METHODS: We assessed fruit and vegetable consumption using data from country-specific, validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaires in the Prospe…
Food Rebellions! Crisis and the Hunger for Justice
Impact of targeted interventions on heterosexual transmission of HIV in India
Targeted interventions are associated with HIV prevalence decline
Stillbirths
An estimated 2.6 million third trimester stillbirths occurred in 2015 (uncertainty range 2.4-3.0 million). The number of stillbirths has reduced more slowly than has maternal mortality or mortality in children younger than 5 years, which were explicitly targeted in the Millennium Development Goals. The Every Newborn Action Plan has the target of 12 or fewer stillbirths per 1000 births in every country by 2030. 94 mainly high-income countries and …
National, regional, and worldwide estimates of stillbirth rates in 2015, with trends from 2000
BACKGROUND: Previous estimates have highlighted a large global burden of stillbirths, with an absence of reliable data from regions where most stillbirths occur. The Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) targets national stillbirth rates (SBRs) of 12 or fewer stillbirths per 1000 births by 2030. We estimate SBRs and numbers for 195 countries, including trends from 2000 to 2015. METHODS: We collated SBR data meeting prespecified inclusion criteria from…
Availability, affordability, and consumption of fruits and vegetables in 18 countries across income levels
BACKGROUND: Several international guidelines recommend the consumption of two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables per day, but their intake is thought to be low worldwide. We aimed to determine the extent to which such low intake is related to availability and affordability. METHODS: We assessed fruit and vegetable consumption using data from country-specific, validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaires in the Prospe…
Wealth and cardiovascular health
Inequality in hypertension management outcomes decreased as countries became richer, but the considerable variation in patterns of wealth-related inequality - even among countries at similar levels of economic development - underscores the importance of health systems in improving hypertension management for all. These findings show that some, but not all, countries, including those with limited resources, have been able to achieve more equitable…
A mixed methods study on evaluating the performance of a multi-strategy national health program to reduce maternal and child health disparities in Haryana, India
MCH plans of NRHM might have succeeded in improving the MCH outcomes and reducing the geographical and socioeconomic MCH inequalities by successfully implementing the schemes like accredited social health activists, free ambulance services, free treatment and medicines in hospitals for the poor and in rural areas
Socioeconomic status and risk of cardiovascular disease in 20 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries
Background Socioeconomic status is associated with differences in risk factors for cardiovascular disease incidence and outcomes, including mortality. However, it is unclear whether the associations between cardiovascular disease and common measures of socioeconomic status—wealth and education—differ among high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries, and, if so, why these differences exist. We explored the association between education a…
Syndemics and HIV-related sexual risk among men who have sex with men in India
Using syndemics theory as a framework, we explored the experience of men who have sex with men in India in relation to four syndemic conditions (depression, alcohol use, internalised homonegativity and violence victimisation) and to understand their resilience resources. Five focus groups were conducted among a purposive sample of diverse men along with seven key informant interviews with HIV service providers. Participants' narratives suggested …
Modifiable risk factors, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 155 722 individuals from 21 high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries (Pure)
The household economic burden of non-communicable diseases in 18 countries
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally. In 2014, the United Nations committed to reducing premature mortality from NCDs, including by reducing the burden of healthcare costs. Since 2014, the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) Study has been collecting health expenditure data from households with NCDs in 18 countries. Methods: Using data from the PURE Study, we estimated risk of catastroph…
Cost evaluation of different household fuels and identification of the barriers for the choice of clean cooking fuels in India
Impact of social isolation on mortality and morbidity in 20 high-income, middle-income and low-income countries in five continents
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between social isolation and mortality and incident diseases in middle-aged adults in urban and rural communities from high-income, middle-income and low-income countries. DESIGN: Population-based prospective observational study. SETTING: Urban and rural communities in 20 high income, middle income and low income. PARTICIPANTS: 119 894 community-dwelling middle-aged adults. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Associations…
Detection of fake images on whatsApp using socio-temporal features
Affirming and negotiating gender in family and social spaces
17 participants) and 10 in-depth interviews with transmasculine people in Mumbai and Chennai. Data analyses were guided by minority stress theory and the gender affirmation model. Within family, the pressure to conform to assigned gender roles and gender policing usually began in adolescence and increased over time. Some participants left parental homes due to violence. In educational settings, participants described the enforcement of gender-nor…
The impact of a syndemic theory-based intervention on HIV transmission risk behaviour among men who have sex with men in India
Do people with different sociodemographic backgrounds value their health differently? Evaluating the role of positional objectivity
Objective: The fundamental disconnect between the actual and the perceived health of an individual raises considerable skepticism on the self-reported health data as it may be confounded by an individual's socio-economic status. In this light, the present study aims to assess if people with different sociodemographic backgrounds value their health differently. Methods: The health-state valuation using time-trade off was performed in a cross-secti…
Health literacy strengths and challenges among residents of a resource-poor village in rural India
Cluster analysis can complement and extend the information learned through epidemiological analysis. The aim of this study was to determine the relative merits of these two data analysis methods for describing the multidimensional health literacy strengths and challenges in a resource poor rural community in northern India. A cross-sectional survey (N = 510) using the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) was undertaken. Descriptive epidemiology in…
Health-related quality of life among Indian population
Background: The EuroQol 5 dimensions (EQ-5D) is the most used generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument for measuring population health and health outcomes. Since there are no EuroQol 5 dimensions 5 levels (EQ-5D-5L) population norms available for India, this study developed the Indian population norms for the EQ-5D-5L. The potential influencing factors of HRQoL of the Indian population have been identified. Methods: The data was …
Impact of Community Based Nutrition Intervention in the Prevention and Control of Anaemia Among Reproductive Aged Women of India
Use of Technology for Skill Development in Homemaking
The integration of technology in homemaking has revolutionized the way households are managed. From online platforms offering tutorials to smart home devices streamlining daily tasks, technology empowers individuals to develop and enhance their homemaking skills. This paper explores the extensive range of technological tools and resources available for skill development in homemaking, their impact on efficiency, creativity, and sustainability, an…
Pollution fingerprintings in soils and plants of Buddha Nalah drain contaminated with industrial effluents
Human–Animal Interaction and Human Prosociality
Pet ownership and interactions with animals confer various physiological and psychological benefits to humans. Although interactions with animals are commonplace, there is no consensus in the literature on the actual impact of animal exposure on prosociality. Hence, this meta-analysis investigated 20 eligible studies (n = 4,116, k = 48) and provided an extensive examination into the different potential moderators of the relationship between human…
Participatory Action for Optimizing Health Literacy and Access to Manage Hypertension
We used a participatory action research (PAR) strategy for optimizing health literacy and access (Ophelia) to improve hypertension (HTN) management in a peri-urban village of Chandigarh (India). We used an embedded mixed method design for development, implementation, and evaluation. Through community consultations and vignettes created from interviews with population sub-groups and input from healthcare providers, we co-designed the intervention.…
Cortisol/DHEA-S Ratio Normalization by Buprenorphine
Opioid use disrupts the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, altering stress responses depending on the stage of use. A higher cortisol/DHEA-S ratio may indicate relapse risk in substance use disorders. This study aimed to explore differences in serum cortisol/DHEA-S ratio and its association with proximal and perceived stress, social support, and coping strategies in opioid-dependent youth. In this study, we assessed 51 males aged 15-24 wi…
Medicine (19 works) · Environmental health (16 works) · Public health (11 works) · Demography (9 works) · Population (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Economics (8 works) · Geography (8 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Nursing (6 works)