Deepika Sharma
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 3886167 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Deepika Sharma |
| NOMBRES | Deepika |
| APELLIDO | Sharma |
| FIRMA | SHARMA D |
| AFILIACIONES | United Nations Children's Fund |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6641-173X |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 25 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 25 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2020 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Refining semi-structured interview schedules as a foundation for criticality in grounded theory
Constructivist grounded theory (CGT) offers a flexible yet rigorous approach to qualitative inquiry, challenging conventional objectivist assumptions and promoting contextually situated inquiries. Emphasizing the co-construction of data between participants and researchers, CGT foregrounds marginalized perspectives and promotes critical engagement with power asymmetries. This paper illustrates how CGT’s commitments, including methodological self-…
Ai-Generated Photobooks for Educational Use
The fast development of artificial intelligence has created new opportunities in the creation of educational materials, previously, the so-called AI-based photobooks to learn visually. This paper will look into the creation, application, and instructional worth of AI-created photobooks on various education levels. Based on the existing models of visual cognition and multimedia education, the study seeks to understand how visual images and layouts…
Posture as a Therapeutic Tool
This study investigates the impact of different postures on the effectiveness of isometric handgrip (IHG) exercise and deep breathing (DB) techniques in managing mild hypertension among women. A total of 120 mildly hypertensive women aged 40-60 years were randomly assigned to four groups: IHG in sitting position, IHG in standing position, DB in sitting position, and DB in standing position. Blood pressure (BP) measurements were taken before and a…
Centering community-based maternal and child nutrition services in Bangladesh’s rural primary healthcare
Introduction: The extensive network of community health workers in rural Bangladesh has the potential to deliver maternal and child nutrition services, while promoting linkages with healthcare facilities. A strategy for strengthening community-based nutrition services was developed and tested. Methods: The three-phased strategy included review of existing community-based systems, co-designing service package with multi-sector government represent…
Identifying key components of a global conceptual framework for adolescent nutrition
BACKGROUND: Optimal nutrition during adolescence is critical to growth and development. While several adolescent nutrition frameworks exist, a comprehensive reference framework is needed, which reflects the priorities and views of young people and guides action to improve adolescent nutrition. We believe that partnering with young people is key to enabling agency and empowering change. This collaborative project between the Global Adolescent Nutr…
Using Structural Competency to Augment Culturally Responsive Research on Mental Health in Neoliberal Context
Culturally responsive methodologies (CRMs) foreground critical engagement, people's voices, and connection with cultural heritage. Similarly, structural competency (SC) advocates for structural humility and cultural safety to address the structural hierarchies and humanize interactions within health care and research settings. In the Global South countries like India, where persistent colonial legacy and neoliberal influences in the post-colonial…
Role of Rivers in the Carbon Cycle and the Impact of Anthropogenic Activities
The role of community mobilization in people’s healthcare-seeking behavior during the Covid-19 vaccination journey
The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of community mobilization initiatives on citizens’ health-seeking behavior through the lens of COVID-19 vaccination in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. This study follows a case study approach to understand community mobilization initiatives that led to increased COVID-19 vaccination uptake. The study delineates the process to increase community mobilization to improve the uptake of COVID-1…
Optimising Balance and Gait in Stroke Patients
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, with balance and gait impairments being common sequelae. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Swiss-Ball dual-task exercises versus conventional therapy in improving balance and gait parameters in post-stroke patients. In this randomized controlled trial, 64 stroke survivors (aged 25-65 years) were allocated to either a Swiss-Ball dual-task exercise program (n=32) or convent…
Historical Background of Shadgunya
Ancient Indian thinkers have discussed various topics related to political science in a comprehensive and subtle way. Shadgunya is an ancient Indian concept, which means a collection of six qualities. This concept is found in various philosophies and religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Shadgunya originated in ancient India. At that time, this concept was found in the Vedas and Upanishads. In the Vedas, Shadgunya was known as "Shad…
Contemporary meaning of caste discrimination in Indian universities
School health and nutrition environments
Schools are increasingly regarded as a key setting for promoting the health, well-being, and development of children and adolescents. In this multicountry cross-sectional survey, we describe the health, nutrition, and food environments of public primary schools in five urban settings in Africa region: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Durban; South Africa, Khartoum, Sudan; and, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We evaluated the school heal…
Estimated timing of the first menstrual period and dietary and nutritional correlates of menarche among urban school‐going adolescents in four sub‐Saharan African sites
Characterizing the timing of menarche and the factors that are associated with it is important for understanding a population's reproductive health needs and long-term health trajectories. We estimated the age at the menstrual onset among adolescent girls and the association between dietary and nutritional factors and menarche in four sub-Saharan African urban sites. We used cross-sectional school-based data from 2307 female adolescents aged 10-1…
Sustaining the mobile medical units to bring equity in healthcare
This study equips policymakers and public health professionals with the critical components of the MMU operational model leading toward sustainability. The research framework provides reliable grounds for examining the impact of scalability, affordability, and replicability on immunization coverage as the primary public healthcare outcome
But our worlds are different!”
Purpose In ethnographic research, negotiating insider–outsider perspectives is essential in order to get closer to the participants’ lives. By highlighting the importance of empathy and reflexivity, the paper attempts to trace my reflexive navigation as a novice researcher as I enter the field as an outsider. The process of co-creation between the researcher and the participant is mediated by the nuances of the researcher’s identity, thereby shap…
Public mental health through social media in the post Covid-19 era
Social media is a powerful communication tool and a reflection of our digital environment. Social media acted as an augmenter and influencer during and after COVID-19. Many of the people sharing social media posts were not actually aware of their mental health status. This situation warrants to automate the detection of mental disorders. This paper presents a methodology for the detection of mental disorders using micro facial expressions. Micro-…
Burden and contributing factors to overweight and obesity in young adolescents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The prevalence of overweight/obesity in adolescents has increased globally, including in low- and middle-income countries. Early adolescence provides an opportunity to develop and encourage positive health and behavioural practices, yet it is an understudied age group with limited information to guide and inform appropriate interventions. This study aims to determine the prevalence of overweight/obesity in young adolescents, aged between 10 and 1…
Dietary intake and quality for young adolescents in sub‐Saharan Africa
Adolescents face the risk of the triple burden of malnutrition-the co-existence of micronutrient deficiencies, underweight and overweight and obesity and related noncommunicable diseases. Poor-quality diets are a modifiable risk factor for all forms of malnutrition in adolescents. However, there is limited knowledge about diet quality for African adolescents. We analyzed data from 4609 school-going adolescents aged 10-15 years in Burkina Faso, Et…
Adolescent health and well‐being in sub‐Saharan Africa
In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), adolescents make up around one-quarter of the population who are growing up in a rapidly urbanizing environment, with its associated risks and benefits, including impacts on health, psychosocial development, nutrition, and education. However, research on adolescents' health and well-being in SSA is limited. The ARISE (African Research, Implementation Science and Education) Network's Adolescent Health and Nutrition Stu…
Correlates of internalizing and externalizing problems among school‐going young adolescents in Sub‐Saharan Africa
Mental health in adolescence is important for health and well-being throughout the life course, but evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa is sparse. This study aimed to assess the correlates of internalizing, externalizing and cumulative problems among early adolescents. This study used cross-sectional survey data from 3516 school-going adolescents in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We used a 25-item Stren…
Access to digital media and devices among adolescents in sub‐Saharan Africa
Digital technologies provide unprecedented opportunities for health and nutrition interventions among adolescents. The use of digital media and devices among young adolescents across diverse settings in sub-Saharan Africa is unclear. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the use of digital media and devices and the socioeconomic determinants of use among young adolescents in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, South Africa, Sudan and Tanzania. The study…
Burden and determinants of anaemia among in‐school young adolescents in Ethiopia, Sudan and Tanzania
Anaemia among adolescents is a global health problem. However, evidence regarding its burden and risk factors, particularly for younger adolescents and in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), remains scarce. We aimed to assess the prevalence and potential determinants of anaemia among urban and semi-urban in-school young adolescents in Ethiopia, Sudan and Tanzania. We conducted a school-based survey among 3558 adolescents aged 10-14 years. A capillary blood…
Nutritional status of school-age children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries across seven global regions
Objective: To summarise available evidence on the nutritional status of school-age children and adolescents (5–19 years) from seven global regions and on interventions implemented to improve malnutrition in this population. Setting: Global. Design: Findings were compiled from seven scoping literature reviews, including data from low- and middle-income countries within the following UNICEF-defined global regions: East Asia and Pacific; Europe and …
Weight stigma among adolescents in three low- and middle-income countries
Background: Overweight (OW) and obesity affect millions of adolescents worldwide. Evidence from high-income countries indicates widespread weight stigma that adversely affects young people's mental and physical health. However, evidence relating to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is sparse. We aimed to generate insight into weight stigma prevalence and experience among adolescents in three LMICs. Methods: We identified adolescents aged 1…
Promoting healthy movement behaviours among children during the Covid-19 pandemic
Using Structural Competency to Augment Culturally Responsive Research on Mental Health in Neoliberal Context
Culturally responsive methodologies (CRMs) foreground critical engagement, people's voices, and connection with cultural heritage. Similarly, structural competency (SC) advocates for structural humility and cultural safety to address the structural hierarchies and humanize interactions within health care and research settings. In the Global South countries like India, where persistent colonial legacy and neoliberal influences in the post-colonial…
But our worlds are different!”
Purpose In ethnographic research, negotiating insider–outsider perspectives is essential in order to get closer to the participants’ lives. By highlighting the importance of empathy and reflexivity, the paper attempts to trace my reflexive navigation as a novice researcher as I enter the field as an outsider. The process of co-creation between the researcher and the participant is mediated by the nuances of the researcher’s identity, thereby shap…
Promoting healthy movement behaviours among children during the Covid-19 pandemic
Weight stigma among adolescents in three low- and middle-income countries
Background: Overweight (OW) and obesity affect millions of adolescents worldwide. Evidence from high-income countries indicates widespread weight stigma that adversely affects young people's mental and physical health. However, evidence relating to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is sparse. We aimed to generate insight into weight stigma prevalence and experience among adolescents in three LMICs. Methods: We identified adolescents aged 1…
Public mental health through social media in the post Covid-19 era
Social media is a powerful communication tool and a reflection of our digital environment. Social media acted as an augmenter and influencer during and after COVID-19. Many of the people sharing social media posts were not actually aware of their mental health status. This situation warrants to automate the detection of mental disorders. This paper presents a methodology for the detection of mental disorders using micro facial expressions. Micro-…
Burden and contributing factors to overweight and obesity in young adolescents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The prevalence of overweight/obesity in adolescents has increased globally, including in low- and middle-income countries. Early adolescence provides an opportunity to develop and encourage positive health and behavioural practices, yet it is an understudied age group with limited information to guide and inform appropriate interventions. This study aims to determine the prevalence of overweight/obesity in young adolescents, aged between 10 and 1…
Dietary intake and quality for young adolescents in sub‐Saharan Africa
Adolescents face the risk of the triple burden of malnutrition-the co-existence of micronutrient deficiencies, underweight and overweight and obesity and related noncommunicable diseases. Poor-quality diets are a modifiable risk factor for all forms of malnutrition in adolescents. However, there is limited knowledge about diet quality for African adolescents. We analyzed data from 4609 school-going adolescents aged 10-15 years in Burkina Faso, Et…
Adolescent health and well‐being in sub‐Saharan Africa
In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), adolescents make up around one-quarter of the population who are growing up in a rapidly urbanizing environment, with its associated risks and benefits, including impacts on health, psychosocial development, nutrition, and education. However, research on adolescents' health and well-being in SSA is limited. The ARISE (African Research, Implementation Science and Education) Network's Adolescent Health and Nutrition Stu…
Correlates of internalizing and externalizing problems among school‐going young adolescents in Sub‐Saharan Africa
Mental health in adolescence is important for health and well-being throughout the life course, but evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa is sparse. This study aimed to assess the correlates of internalizing, externalizing and cumulative problems among early adolescents. This study used cross-sectional survey data from 3516 school-going adolescents in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We used a 25-item Stren…
Access to digital media and devices among adolescents in sub‐Saharan Africa
Digital technologies provide unprecedented opportunities for health and nutrition interventions among adolescents. The use of digital media and devices among young adolescents across diverse settings in sub-Saharan Africa is unclear. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the use of digital media and devices and the socioeconomic determinants of use among young adolescents in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, South Africa, Sudan and Tanzania. The study…
Burden and determinants of anaemia among in‐school young adolescents in Ethiopia, Sudan and Tanzania
Anaemia among adolescents is a global health problem. However, evidence regarding its burden and risk factors, particularly for younger adolescents and in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), remains scarce. We aimed to assess the prevalence and potential determinants of anaemia among urban and semi-urban in-school young adolescents in Ethiopia, Sudan and Tanzania. We conducted a school-based survey among 3558 adolescents aged 10-14 years. A capillary blood…
Nutritional status of school-age children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries across seven global regions
Objective: To summarise available evidence on the nutritional status of school-age children and adolescents (5–19 years) from seven global regions and on interventions implemented to improve malnutrition in this population. Setting: Global. Design: Findings were compiled from seven scoping literature reviews, including data from low- and middle-income countries within the following UNICEF-defined global regions: East Asia and Pacific; Europe and …
Role of Rivers in the Carbon Cycle and the Impact of Anthropogenic Activities
The role of community mobilization in people’s healthcare-seeking behavior during the Covid-19 vaccination journey
The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of community mobilization initiatives on citizens’ health-seeking behavior through the lens of COVID-19 vaccination in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. This study follows a case study approach to understand community mobilization initiatives that led to increased COVID-19 vaccination uptake. The study delineates the process to increase community mobilization to improve the uptake of COVID-1…
Optimising Balance and Gait in Stroke Patients
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, with balance and gait impairments being common sequelae. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Swiss-Ball dual-task exercises versus conventional therapy in improving balance and gait parameters in post-stroke patients. In this randomized controlled trial, 64 stroke survivors (aged 25-65 years) were allocated to either a Swiss-Ball dual-task exercise program (n=32) or convent…
Historical Background of Shadgunya
Ancient Indian thinkers have discussed various topics related to political science in a comprehensive and subtle way. Shadgunya is an ancient Indian concept, which means a collection of six qualities. This concept is found in various philosophies and religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Shadgunya originated in ancient India. At that time, this concept was found in the Vedas and Upanishads. In the Vedas, Shadgunya was known as "Shad…
Contemporary meaning of caste discrimination in Indian universities
School health and nutrition environments
Schools are increasingly regarded as a key setting for promoting the health, well-being, and development of children and adolescents. In this multicountry cross-sectional survey, we describe the health, nutrition, and food environments of public primary schools in five urban settings in Africa region: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Durban; South Africa, Khartoum, Sudan; and, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We evaluated the school heal…
Estimated timing of the first menstrual period and dietary and nutritional correlates of menarche among urban school‐going adolescents in four sub‐Saharan African sites
Characterizing the timing of menarche and the factors that are associated with it is important for understanding a population's reproductive health needs and long-term health trajectories. We estimated the age at the menstrual onset among adolescent girls and the association between dietary and nutritional factors and menarche in four sub-Saharan African urban sites. We used cross-sectional school-based data from 2307 female adolescents aged 10-1…
Sustaining the mobile medical units to bring equity in healthcare
This study equips policymakers and public health professionals with the critical components of the MMU operational model leading toward sustainability. The research framework provides reliable grounds for examining the impact of scalability, affordability, and replicability on immunization coverage as the primary public healthcare outcome
But our worlds are different!”
Purpose In ethnographic research, negotiating insider–outsider perspectives is essential in order to get closer to the participants’ lives. By highlighting the importance of empathy and reflexivity, the paper attempts to trace my reflexive navigation as a novice researcher as I enter the field as an outsider. The process of co-creation between the researcher and the participant is mediated by the nuances of the researcher’s identity, thereby shap…
Ai-Generated Photobooks for Educational Use
The fast development of artificial intelligence has created new opportunities in the creation of educational materials, previously, the so-called AI-based photobooks to learn visually. This paper will look into the creation, application, and instructional worth of AI-created photobooks on various education levels. Based on the existing models of visual cognition and multimedia education, the study seeks to understand how visual images and layouts…
Posture as a Therapeutic Tool
This study investigates the impact of different postures on the effectiveness of isometric handgrip (IHG) exercise and deep breathing (DB) techniques in managing mild hypertension among women. A total of 120 mildly hypertensive women aged 40-60 years were randomly assigned to four groups: IHG in sitting position, IHG in standing position, DB in sitting position, and DB in standing position. Blood pressure (BP) measurements were taken before and a…
Centering community-based maternal and child nutrition services in Bangladesh’s rural primary healthcare
Introduction: The extensive network of community health workers in rural Bangladesh has the potential to deliver maternal and child nutrition services, while promoting linkages with healthcare facilities. A strategy for strengthening community-based nutrition services was developed and tested. Methods: The three-phased strategy included review of existing community-based systems, co-designing service package with multi-sector government represent…
Identifying key components of a global conceptual framework for adolescent nutrition
BACKGROUND: Optimal nutrition during adolescence is critical to growth and development. While several adolescent nutrition frameworks exist, a comprehensive reference framework is needed, which reflects the priorities and views of young people and guides action to improve adolescent nutrition. We believe that partnering with young people is key to enabling agency and empowering change. This collaborative project between the Global Adolescent Nutr…
Using Structural Competency to Augment Culturally Responsive Research on Mental Health in Neoliberal Context
Culturally responsive methodologies (CRMs) foreground critical engagement, people's voices, and connection with cultural heritage. Similarly, structural competency (SC) advocates for structural humility and cultural safety to address the structural hierarchies and humanize interactions within health care and research settings. In the Global South countries like India, where persistent colonial legacy and neoliberal influences in the post-colonial…
Refining semi-structured interview schedules as a foundation for criticality in grounded theory
Constructivist grounded theory (CGT) offers a flexible yet rigorous approach to qualitative inquiry, challenging conventional objectivist assumptions and promoting contextually situated inquiries. Emphasizing the co-construction of data between participants and researchers, CGT foregrounds marginalized perspectives and promotes critical engagement with power asymmetries. This paper illustrates how CGT’s commitments, including methodological self-…
Medicine (17 obras) · Environmental health (11 obras) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (7 obras) · Demography (7 obras) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (7 obras) · Tanzania (7 obras) · Demography (6 obras) · Nursing (6 obras) · Political science (6 obras) · Psychology (6 obras)