Pradeep Deshmukh
Biographic Data
| ID | 9064247 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pradeep Deshmukh |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pradeep |
| FAMILY NAME | Deshmukh |
| SIGNATURE | DESHMUKH P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4172-9522 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Women and clinicians’ views, preferences and experiences of caesarean section and vaginal birth in India
INTRODUCTION: Caesarean use in India continues to rise and significant disparities exist. However, women and clinicians' views are under-researched. This paper aims to explore women and clinicians' views and preferences for mode of birth in two government hospitals in urban central India. METHODS: This qualitative study involved 53 semistructured interviews with high-risk women before and after induction of labour and eight focus groups with clin…
Vaccination coverage and breakthrough infections of Covid-19 during the second wave among staff of selected medical institutions in India
India experienced the second wave of SARS-CoV-2 infection from April 3 to June 10, 2021. During the second wave, Delta variant B.1617.2 emerged as the predominant strain, spiking cases from 12.5 million to 29.3 million (cumulative) by the end of the surge in India. Vaccines against COVID-19 are a potent tool to control and end the pandemic in addition to other control measures. India rolled out its vaccination programme on January 16, 2021, initi…
SP1-14 Influence of obesity indicators on hypertension in adults of rural India
Introduction Being overweight is associated with twofold to sixfold increase in risk of developing hypertension. Studies in urban Indian population also show this association. Present study examines relationship of different anthropometric indicators and blood pressure levels in rural population in central India about which little is known. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out in the areas of two Rural Health Training Centres of Dep…
P2-444 Incidence and correlates of “growth faltering” among 0–6 year's children
Objectives To study the magnitude and determinants of growth faltering among 0–6 year9s children in adopted villages of rural medical college. Material and Methods A total 305 children of <6 years were followed monthly for 1 year to assess the growth faltering. At each visit, the mothers/caretaker of children were interviewed and information regarding immunisation, morbidity profile, dietary history and child feeding practices collected using a p…
P1-133 Tobacco consumption among adolescents in rural India
Objectives The objectives of the present study were to study the pattern of tobacco use among rural adolescents (15–19 years) and to find out reasons for use and non use of tobacco products in rural central India. Material and Methods In the present community based research, triangulation of qualitative (free list, focus group discussions) and quantitative methods (survey) was undertaken. The findings of qualitative assessment and the Global Yout…
SP1-2 Prevalence and correlates of sustained hypertension in adolescents of rural Wardha, central India
Rationale Several studies have provided ample evidence that hypertension in adults has its onset in childhood. There is wide variation in prevalence of hypertension in children in India. Most of the studies were from urban areas and school based. However, there is a paucity of data on adolescent hypertension especially from rural India. Objective To study the prevalence of hypertension and its determinants among adolescents. Methods The cross-sec…
P2-445 Maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight in Wardha, India
Objective To evaluate the maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight. Material and Methods A case control study was carried out on 307 cases (mothers of neonate weighing 30 years, maternal weight 30 years, maternal weight <40 kg, gestational weight gain of less than 6 kg, BMI<18.5 kg/m 2 and MUAC <23 cm, previous history of giving birth to LBW babies, maternal anaemia
P1-419 Health promoting school initiative in ashram schools of Wardha district
Objective To study the effect of health promoting school-based intervention for disadvantaged children in the residential Ashram Schools of rural Wardha district of central India. Material and Methods At baseline, 1287 children in 10 Ashram schools were examined using locally adopted Global School-based Student Health Survey questionnaire. Ashram (residential) schools are residential schools providing lodging and boarding, uniforms, books and not…
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SP1-14 Influence of obesity indicators on hypertension in adults of rural India
Introduction Being overweight is associated with twofold to sixfold increase in risk of developing hypertension. Studies in urban Indian population also show this association. Present study examines relationship of different anthropometric indicators and blood pressure levels in rural population in central India about which little is known. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out in the areas of two Rural Health Training Centres of Dep…
P2-444 Incidence and correlates of “growth faltering” among 0–6 year's children
Objectives To study the magnitude and determinants of growth faltering among 0–6 year9s children in adopted villages of rural medical college. Material and Methods A total 305 children of <6 years were followed monthly for 1 year to assess the growth faltering. At each visit, the mothers/caretaker of children were interviewed and information regarding immunisation, morbidity profile, dietary history and child feeding practices collected using a p…
P1-133 Tobacco consumption among adolescents in rural India
Objectives The objectives of the present study were to study the pattern of tobacco use among rural adolescents (15–19 years) and to find out reasons for use and non use of tobacco products in rural central India. Material and Methods In the present community based research, triangulation of qualitative (free list, focus group discussions) and quantitative methods (survey) was undertaken. The findings of qualitative assessment and the Global Yout…
SP1-2 Prevalence and correlates of sustained hypertension in adolescents of rural Wardha, central India
Rationale Several studies have provided ample evidence that hypertension in adults has its onset in childhood. There is wide variation in prevalence of hypertension in children in India. Most of the studies were from urban areas and school based. However, there is a paucity of data on adolescent hypertension especially from rural India. Objective To study the prevalence of hypertension and its determinants among adolescents. Methods The cross-sec…
P2-445 Maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight in Wardha, India
Objective To evaluate the maternal risk factors associated with low birth weight. Material and Methods A case control study was carried out on 307 cases (mothers of neonate weighing 30 years, maternal weight 30 years, maternal weight <40 kg, gestational weight gain of less than 6 kg, BMI<18.5 kg/m 2 and MUAC <23 cm, previous history of giving birth to LBW babies, maternal anaemia
P1-419 Health promoting school initiative in ashram schools of Wardha district
Objective To study the effect of health promoting school-based intervention for disadvantaged children in the residential Ashram Schools of rural Wardha district of central India. Material and Methods At baseline, 1287 children in 10 Ashram schools were examined using locally adopted Global School-based Student Health Survey questionnaire. Ashram (residential) schools are residential schools providing lodging and boarding, uniforms, books and not…
Vaccination coverage and breakthrough infections of Covid-19 during the second wave among staff of selected medical institutions in India
India experienced the second wave of SARS-CoV-2 infection from April 3 to June 10, 2021. During the second wave, Delta variant B.1617.2 emerged as the predominant strain, spiking cases from 12.5 million to 29.3 million (cumulative) by the end of the surge in India. Vaccines against COVID-19 are a potent tool to control and end the pandemic in addition to other control measures. India rolled out its vaccination programme on January 16, 2021, initi…
Women and clinicians’ views, preferences and experiences of caesarean section and vaginal birth in India
INTRODUCTION: Caesarean use in India continues to rise and significant disparities exist. However, women and clinicians' views are under-researched. This paper aims to explore women and clinicians' views and preferences for mode of birth in two government hospitals in urban central India. METHODS: This qualitative study involved 53 semistructured interviews with high-risk women before and after induction of labour and eight focus groups with clin…
Medicine (8 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Pediatrics (4 works) · Anthropometry (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Pediatrics (3 works) · Body mass index (2 works) · Body weight (2 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works)