Ashish Kumar Upadhyay
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4156359 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Ashish Kumar Upadhyay |
| NOMBRES | Ashish Kumar |
| APELLIDO | Upadhyay |
| FIRMA | UPADHYAY A K |
| AFILIACIONES | International Institute for Population Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2518-4603 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 18 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 7 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 18 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2015 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Clustering of hypertension and clustering of diabetes within households across districts of India
Despite the rising prevalence of hypertension and diabetes, limited evidence exists on clustering of hypertension and clustering of diabetes within households in India, prompting this study to examine the issue among individuals aged 15 years and above across all 707 districts in India. Clustering here is defined as two or more household members having a disease. We examined clustering for hypertension and clustering for diabetes separately, usin…
Mapping son preference in India, 2002–2021
Background: Despite widespread interest in son preference in India, the study of its spatial distribution and trends by parity at the district level is limited. Objective: This study investigates spatial patterns and temporal trends in son preference by parity across districts of India from 2002 to 2021. Methods: We applied model-based area-level small area estimation techniques on data from consecutive rounds of the Indian National Family Health…
Public health insurance coverage in India before and after PM-JAY
INTRODUCTION: The provision of non-contributory public health insurance (NPHI) to marginalised populations is a critical step along the path to universal health coverage. We aimed to assess the extent to which Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)-potentially, the world's largest NPHI programme-has succeeded in raising health insurance coverage of the poorest two-fifths of the population of India. METHODS: We used nationally r…
A success story of reduction in childhood stunting and underweight in India
This study used a series of individual-level datasets from National Family Health Surveys conducted in 1998–99, 2005–06 and 2015–16 to assess the factors behind the reduction in childhood stunting and underweight in India between the years 1998–99 and 2015–16. A multivariable decomposition regression analysis was performed. Results showed that the prevalence of childhood stunting declined from 49.4% in 1998–99 to 34.9% in 2015–16. Over the same p…
Effect of preterm birth on early neonatal, late neonatal, and postneonatal mortality in India
Despite India having a high burden of infant deaths and preterm birth, there is a clear lack of studies documenting association between preterm birth and infant mortality in India. Additionally, existing studies have failed to account for unobserved heterogeneity while linking preterm birth with infant mortality. Hence, the present study examines association of preterm birth with early neonatal death (ENND), late neonatal death (LNND), and postne…
Interpregnancy Interval and Child Health Outcomes in India
Our findings indicate that IPIs shorter than 12 months are a risk factor for diarrhea and/or ARI, and IPIs shorter than 12 months and 12-17 months are risk factors for stunting and underweight among children under 5 in India. Mother fixed-effects models allowed us to adjust our estimates for unobserved heterogeneity; this has rarely been done before. Increases in birth spacing may improve child health outcomes in India
Association between Intimate Partner Violence and Contraceptive Use Discontinuation in India
Research on the association between experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) and contraceptive use discontinuation in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) is limited. This study aims to fill this important gap using microdata collected from women aged 15–49 in the 2015–2016 National Family Health Survey (NFHS). Analyses used multivariable multinomial logistic regressions stratified by long‐acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARC)/…
Spatial heterogeneity in son preference across India's 640 districts
Son preference is culturally rooted across generations in India. While the social and economic implications of son preference are widely acknowledged, there is little evidence on spatial heterogeneity, especially at the district level
Does use of solid fuels for cooking contribute to childhood stunting? A longitudinal data analysis from low- and middle-income countries
Using longitudinal data from the first and second waves of the Young Lives Study (YLS) in Ethiopia, India (Andhra Pradesh), Peru and Vietnam, conducted in 2002 and 2006–07, and a repeated measures mixed model, this study examined the effect of the use of solid fuels for cooking on childhood stunting among children aged 5–76 months. The analysis showed that in all four populations, the average height-for-age z -score (HAZ score) was much lower amo…
Mapping changes in district level prevalence of childhood stunting in India 1998-2016
The four rounds of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted during 1992-93, 1998-99, 2005-06 and 2015-16 is main source to track the health and development related indicators including nutritional status of children at national and state level in India. Except NFHS-4, first three rounds of NFHS were unable to provides district-level estimates of childhood stunting due to the insufficient sample sizes. The small area estimation (SAE) techniq…
New evidence on the impact of the quality of prenatal care on neonatal and infant mortality in India
Evidence on the impact of the quality of prenatal care on childhood mortality is limited in developing countries, including India. Therefore, using nationally representative data from the latest round of the National Family Health Survey (2015–16), this study examined the impact of the quality of prenatal care on neonatal and infant mortality in India using a multivariable binary logistic regression model. The effect of the essential components o…
Short interpregnancy interval and low birth weight births in India
Evidence on the effect of interpregnancy interval (IPI) on low birth weight (LBW) births is limited in developing countries including India. Our study aims to examine association between IPI and LBW births in India. We used data from the fourth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) conducted in 2015-16 with a representative sample of 52,825 most recent births for examining the association between IPI and LBW. IPI is defined as the g…
Association between unintended births and risk of postpartum depression
Previous studies have shown that unintended births adversely affect birth outcomes, child health and cognitive development in developing countries. However, only a few studies have examined the association between unintended births and risk of postpartum depression (PPD) in these countries. The study uses data from the first wave of Young Lives Study (YLS) conducted in 2002 in Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam to examine the association between b…
Socio-economic inequality in malnutrition among children in India
The districts that lied out in a spectrum of developmental diversity are required some specific set of information's that covering socio-economic, demographic and health-related quality of life of people in those backward districts. More generally, policies to avail improved water and sanitation facility to public and female literacy should be continued. It is also important to see that the benefits of both infrastructure and more general economi…
Consequences of forced migration during early childhood on cognitive well-being in later childhood in Andhra Pradesh, India
Unlike its short-term impact on consumption and income, forced migration is expected to deliver a permanent shock to the overall well-being of households, specifically children in the stage of infancy. Studies on the effect of forced migration on child cognitive well-being are few in number. Therefore, the present study is intended to examine the consequences of forced migration during infancy on child cognition at later age. We hypothesized that…
The Association Between Unintended Births and Poor Child Development in India
Evidence on the association between unintended births and poor child development in developing countries is limited. We used data from three waves of the Young Lives study on childhood poverty conducted in Andhra Pradesh in 2002, 2006–07, and 2009 to examine the association between unintended births and poor child development in India. Multivariable linear regression models were used to examine the association between unintended births and four i…
Birth Size, Stunting and Recovery from Stunting in Andhra Pradesh, India
Impact of indoor air pollution from the use of solid fuels on the incidence of life threatening respiratory illnesses in children in India
The findings of this paper provide conclusive evidence on the harmful effects of the use of solid fuels for cooking on LTRI in India. The Government of India must make people aware about the health risks associated with the use of solid fuels for cooking and strive to promote the use of cleaner fuels
Association between Intimate Partner Violence and Contraceptive Use Discontinuation in India
Research on the association between experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) and contraceptive use discontinuation in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) is limited. This study aims to fill this important gap using microdata collected from women aged 15–49 in the 2015–2016 National Family Health Survey (NFHS). Analyses used multivariable multinomial logistic regressions stratified by long‐acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARC)/…
Spatial heterogeneity in son preference across India's 640 districts
Son preference is culturally rooted across generations in India. While the social and economic implications of son preference are widely acknowledged, there is little evidence on spatial heterogeneity, especially at the district level
The Association Between Unintended Births and Poor Child Development in India
Evidence on the association between unintended births and poor child development in developing countries is limited. We used data from three waves of the Young Lives study on childhood poverty conducted in Andhra Pradesh in 2002, 2006–07, and 2009 to examine the association between unintended births and poor child development in India. Multivariable linear regression models were used to examine the association between unintended births and four i…
Consequences of forced migration during early childhood on cognitive well-being in later childhood in Andhra Pradesh, India
Unlike its short-term impact on consumption and income, forced migration is expected to deliver a permanent shock to the overall well-being of households, specifically children in the stage of infancy. Studies on the effect of forced migration on child cognitive well-being are few in number. Therefore, the present study is intended to examine the consequences of forced migration during infancy on child cognition at later age. We hypothesized that…
Impact of indoor air pollution from the use of solid fuels on the incidence of life threatening respiratory illnesses in children in India
The findings of this paper provide conclusive evidence on the harmful effects of the use of solid fuels for cooking on LTRI in India. The Government of India must make people aware about the health risks associated with the use of solid fuels for cooking and strive to promote the use of cleaner fuels
Birth Size, Stunting and Recovery from Stunting in Andhra Pradesh, India
The Association Between Unintended Births and Poor Child Development in India
Evidence on the association between unintended births and poor child development in developing countries is limited. We used data from three waves of the Young Lives study on childhood poverty conducted in Andhra Pradesh in 2002, 2006–07, and 2009 to examine the association between unintended births and poor child development in India. Multivariable linear regression models were used to examine the association between unintended births and four i…
Consequences of forced migration during early childhood on cognitive well-being in later childhood in Andhra Pradesh, India
Unlike its short-term impact on consumption and income, forced migration is expected to deliver a permanent shock to the overall well-being of households, specifically children in the stage of infancy. Studies on the effect of forced migration on child cognitive well-being are few in number. Therefore, the present study is intended to examine the consequences of forced migration during infancy on child cognition at later age. We hypothesized that…
Association between unintended births and risk of postpartum depression
Previous studies have shown that unintended births adversely affect birth outcomes, child health and cognitive development in developing countries. However, only a few studies have examined the association between unintended births and risk of postpartum depression (PPD) in these countries. The study uses data from the first wave of Young Lives Study (YLS) conducted in 2002 in Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam to examine the association between b…
Socio-economic inequality in malnutrition among children in India
The districts that lied out in a spectrum of developmental diversity are required some specific set of information's that covering socio-economic, demographic and health-related quality of life of people in those backward districts. More generally, policies to avail improved water and sanitation facility to public and female literacy should be continued. It is also important to see that the benefits of both infrastructure and more general economi…
New evidence on the impact of the quality of prenatal care on neonatal and infant mortality in India
Evidence on the impact of the quality of prenatal care on childhood mortality is limited in developing countries, including India. Therefore, using nationally representative data from the latest round of the National Family Health Survey (2015–16), this study examined the impact of the quality of prenatal care on neonatal and infant mortality in India using a multivariable binary logistic regression model. The effect of the essential components o…
Short interpregnancy interval and low birth weight births in India
Evidence on the effect of interpregnancy interval (IPI) on low birth weight (LBW) births is limited in developing countries including India. Our study aims to examine association between IPI and LBW births in India. We used data from the fourth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) conducted in 2015-16 with a representative sample of 52,825 most recent births for examining the association between IPI and LBW. IPI is defined as the g…
Does use of solid fuels for cooking contribute to childhood stunting? A longitudinal data analysis from low- and middle-income countries
Using longitudinal data from the first and second waves of the Young Lives Study (YLS) in Ethiopia, India (Andhra Pradesh), Peru and Vietnam, conducted in 2002 and 2006–07, and a repeated measures mixed model, this study examined the effect of the use of solid fuels for cooking on childhood stunting among children aged 5–76 months. The analysis showed that in all four populations, the average height-for-age z -score (HAZ score) was much lower amo…
Mapping changes in district level prevalence of childhood stunting in India 1998-2016
The four rounds of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted during 1992-93, 1998-99, 2005-06 and 2015-16 is main source to track the health and development related indicators including nutritional status of children at national and state level in India. Except NFHS-4, first three rounds of NFHS were unable to provides district-level estimates of childhood stunting due to the insufficient sample sizes. The small area estimation (SAE) techniq…
A success story of reduction in childhood stunting and underweight in India
This study used a series of individual-level datasets from National Family Health Surveys conducted in 1998–99, 2005–06 and 2015–16 to assess the factors behind the reduction in childhood stunting and underweight in India between the years 1998–99 and 2015–16. A multivariable decomposition regression analysis was performed. Results showed that the prevalence of childhood stunting declined from 49.4% in 1998–99 to 34.9% in 2015–16. Over the same p…
Effect of preterm birth on early neonatal, late neonatal, and postneonatal mortality in India
Despite India having a high burden of infant deaths and preterm birth, there is a clear lack of studies documenting association between preterm birth and infant mortality in India. Additionally, existing studies have failed to account for unobserved heterogeneity while linking preterm birth with infant mortality. Hence, the present study examines association of preterm birth with early neonatal death (ENND), late neonatal death (LNND), and postne…
Interpregnancy Interval and Child Health Outcomes in India
Our findings indicate that IPIs shorter than 12 months are a risk factor for diarrhea and/or ARI, and IPIs shorter than 12 months and 12-17 months are risk factors for stunting and underweight among children under 5 in India. Mother fixed-effects models allowed us to adjust our estimates for unobserved heterogeneity; this has rarely been done before. Increases in birth spacing may improve child health outcomes in India
Association between Intimate Partner Violence and Contraceptive Use Discontinuation in India
Research on the association between experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) and contraceptive use discontinuation in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) is limited. This study aims to fill this important gap using microdata collected from women aged 15–49 in the 2015–2016 National Family Health Survey (NFHS). Analyses used multivariable multinomial logistic regressions stratified by long‐acting reversible contraceptive methods (LARC)/…
Spatial heterogeneity in son preference across India's 640 districts
Son preference is culturally rooted across generations in India. While the social and economic implications of son preference are widely acknowledged, there is little evidence on spatial heterogeneity, especially at the district level
Public health insurance coverage in India before and after PM-JAY
INTRODUCTION: The provision of non-contributory public health insurance (NPHI) to marginalised populations is a critical step along the path to universal health coverage. We aimed to assess the extent to which Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)-potentially, the world's largest NPHI programme-has succeeded in raising health insurance coverage of the poorest two-fifths of the population of India. METHODS: We used nationally r…
Clustering of hypertension and clustering of diabetes within households across districts of India
Despite the rising prevalence of hypertension and diabetes, limited evidence exists on clustering of hypertension and clustering of diabetes within households in India, prompting this study to examine the issue among individuals aged 15 years and above across all 707 districts in India. Clustering here is defined as two or more household members having a disease. We examined clustering for hypertension and clustering for diabetes separately, usin…
Mapping son preference in India, 2002–2021
Background: Despite widespread interest in son preference in India, the study of its spatial distribution and trends by parity at the district level is limited. Objective: This study investigates spatial patterns and temporal trends in son preference by parity across districts of India from 2002 to 2021. Methods: We applied model-based area-level small area estimation techniques on data from consecutive rounds of the Indian National Family Health…
Medicine (15 obras) · Environmental health (13 obras) · Demography (11 obras) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (8 obras) · Demography (8 obras) · Global Maternal and Child Health (8 obras) · Population (7 obras) · Geography (6 obras) · Logistic regression (6 obras) · Pregnancy (5 obras)