Abhay Gaidhane
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6806516 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Abhay Gaidhane |
| NOMBRES | Abhay |
| APELLIDO | Gaidhane |
| FIRMA | GAIDHANE A |
| AFILIACIONES | Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4814-2695 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 16 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2008 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Impact of an integrated parenting and nutrition intervention on growth and development in stunted children at 24 months
OBJECTIVES: This paper examines the differential impact of responsive parenting and nutrition interventions on early child development in stunted versus never-stunted children at 24 months of age in rural India. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of data from Stepping Stones-a cluster randomised controlled trial involving 21 subcentres/clusters allocated to intervention or control group. The intervention comprised home visits, group sessi…
Improving private tuberculosis patient notifications in Akot Tuberculosis Unit of Vidarbha region of India
India bears the world’s largest tuberculosis (TB) burden, and under-reporting from private-sector providers continues to hinder elimination goals. In the Akot Tuberculosis Unit (TU) of Maharashtra, private notifications remained disproportionately low despite extensive private healthcare presence. This study implemented a structured quality-improvement (QI) model using Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) cycles to enhance TB case notifications from private …
Community engagement in early childhood development intervention trials
Background Delivering Early Childhood Development (ECD) interventions in low-resource settings requires context-sensitive adaptive strategies grounded in community realities. The Stepping Stones Program, implemented in rural central India, sought to improve parenting practices and child development outcomes through structured community engagement. This paper presents the approach, implementation, and program impact, offering insights into buildin…
Design-redesign, implementation, and evaluation of effectiveness of maternal nutrition and responsive parenting program on child development at 2 years of age from rural India
Background: To promote early childhood development (ECD), we require information not only on what needs to be addressed and on what effects can be achieved but also on effective delivery methods that can be adapted to local context. We describe design, implementation, and evaluation of a complex intervention to strengthen nurturing environment for young children. Methods: Study participants were pregnant women and their children from birth to 2 y…
Rapid-cycle evaluation and learning for the effective delivery of integrated interventions in early childhood in rural India
Background: Effective and real-time data analytics plays an essential role in understanding gaps and improving the quality and coverage of complex public health interventions. Studies of public health information systems identify problems with data quality, such as incomplete records and untimely reporting. Effective data collection and real-time analysis systems for rapid-cycle learning are necessary to monitor public health programs and take ti…
Interventions for promoting and optimizing breastfeeding practices
Wash to control Covid-19
Background: Preventive public health has been suggested as methods for reducing the transmission of COVID-19. Safety and efficacy of one such public health measure: WASH intervention for COVID-19 has not been systematically reviewed. We undertook a rapid review to assess the effect of WASH intervention in reducing the incidence of COVID-19. Methods: We conducted searches in PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE. We undertook screening of studies in two sta…
Effectiveness of family-centered program for enhancing competencies of responsive parenting among caregivers for early childhood development in rural India
BACKGROUND: Responsive parenting constitutes an essential part of the context in which children live and has shown a positive effect on child development in the early years of life. AIMS: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of family parenting programs for enhancing competencies of responsive parenting among caregivers. STUDY DESIGN: Cluster-RCT in 50 Anganwadi center areas. Twenty-five intervention clusters received responsive parenting…
Trends in prevalence of blindness and distance and near vision impairment over 30 years
BACKGROUND: To contribute to the WHO initiative, VISION 2020: The Right to Sight, an assessment of global vision impairment in 2020 and temporal change is needed. We aimed to extensively update estimates of global vision loss burden, presenting estimates for 2020, temporal change over three decades between 1990-2020, and forecasts for 2050. METHODS: We did a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based surveys of eye disease from Janua…
Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability, 1990–2019
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss affects access to spoken language, which can affect cognition and development, and can negatively affect social wellbeing. We present updated estimates from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study on the prevalence of hearing loss in 2019, as well as the condition's associated disability. METHODS: We did systematic reviews of population-representative surveys on hearing loss prevalence from 1990 to 2019. We fitted nested…
Photostory—A “Stepping Stone” Approach to Community Engagement in Early Child Development
Background: Capturing real-life practices through photographs provides an opportunity to create awareness and focus discussions on relevant issues in community. Photographs and narratives also engage decision makers, inspiring changes in policy and practice. Objective: Paper describes development and adaptation of an integrated photostory approach documenting actions and stimulating positive change in Early Child Development (ECD). Methodology: T…
The Health of Nepali Migrants in India
Background: Most health research on Nepali migrant workers in India is on sexual health, whilst work, lifestyle and health care access issues are under-researched. Methods: The qualitative study was carried out in two cities of Maharashtra State in 2017. Twelve focus group discussions (FGDs) and five in-depth interviews were conducted with Nepali male and female migrant workers. Similarly, eight interviews were conducted with stakeholders, mostly…
Opportunities for strengthening infant and young child feeding policies in South Asia
The key opportunities for strengthening IYCF policy support were in relation to translating strategic directives into implementation level documents; improving multi-sectoral support and coordination; and increased clarity regarding roles and responsibilities of frontline workers interacting with mothers. These findings can support efforts to strengthen IYCF policy at the national and regional level
Policy content and stakeholder network analysis for infant and young child feeding in India
We identified a wide range of strengths in the IYCF policy environment in India and also opportunities for improvement. One key strength is the integration of IYCF policies into a range of agendas and guidelines related to health and child development service delivery at the national and state level. However, the lack of a specific national policy on IYCF means that there is no formal mechanism for review and monitoring implementation across sect…
Assessing self-care component of activities and participation domain of the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF) among people living with HIV/Aids
Disability experience of persons with HIV illness has shifted from issues related to physical well-being to those concerning performance of daily life activities. This study aimed to find out the nature of self-care among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in rural tertiary care center. The objectives were to determine reported self-care by performance qualifier of PLWHA and to find out reported self-care by capacity qualifier of PLHIV. A cross …
Substance abuse among street children in Mumbai
Adolescent street boys are a highly mobile population and difficult to reach. They are recognized to be vulnerable to substance, physical and sexual abuse. Our objective was to conduct a study among adolescent street boys of Mumbai City to assess substance, physical and sexual abuse and the factors associated with them. Most of the studies on adolescent street boys were conducted either in observation homes or via surveys, but we have adopted a u…
Substance abuse among street children in Mumbai
Adolescent street boys are a highly mobile population and difficult to reach. They are recognized to be vulnerable to substance, physical and sexual abuse. Our objective was to conduct a study among adolescent street boys of Mumbai City to assess substance, physical and sexual abuse and the factors associated with them. Most of the studies on adolescent street boys were conducted either in observation homes or via surveys, but we have adopted a u…
Assessing self-care component of activities and participation domain of the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF) among people living with HIV/Aids
Disability experience of persons with HIV illness has shifted from issues related to physical well-being to those concerning performance of daily life activities. This study aimed to find out the nature of self-care among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in rural tertiary care center. The objectives were to determine reported self-care by performance qualifier of PLWHA and to find out reported self-care by capacity qualifier of PLHIV. A cross …
Substance abuse among street children in Mumbai
Adolescent street boys are a highly mobile population and difficult to reach. They are recognized to be vulnerable to substance, physical and sexual abuse. Our objective was to conduct a study among adolescent street boys of Mumbai City to assess substance, physical and sexual abuse and the factors associated with them. Most of the studies on adolescent street boys were conducted either in observation homes or via surveys, but we have adopted a u…
Opportunities for strengthening infant and young child feeding policies in South Asia
The key opportunities for strengthening IYCF policy support were in relation to translating strategic directives into implementation level documents; improving multi-sectoral support and coordination; and increased clarity regarding roles and responsibilities of frontline workers interacting with mothers. These findings can support efforts to strengthen IYCF policy at the national and regional level
Policy content and stakeholder network analysis for infant and young child feeding in India
We identified a wide range of strengths in the IYCF policy environment in India and also opportunities for improvement. One key strength is the integration of IYCF policies into a range of agendas and guidelines related to health and child development service delivery at the national and state level. However, the lack of a specific national policy on IYCF means that there is no formal mechanism for review and monitoring implementation across sect…
The Health of Nepali Migrants in India
Background: Most health research on Nepali migrant workers in India is on sexual health, whilst work, lifestyle and health care access issues are under-researched. Methods: The qualitative study was carried out in two cities of Maharashtra State in 2017. Twelve focus group discussions (FGDs) and five in-depth interviews were conducted with Nepali male and female migrant workers. Similarly, eight interviews were conducted with stakeholders, mostly…
Photostory—A “Stepping Stone” Approach to Community Engagement in Early Child Development
Background: Capturing real-life practices through photographs provides an opportunity to create awareness and focus discussions on relevant issues in community. Photographs and narratives also engage decision makers, inspiring changes in policy and practice. Objective: Paper describes development and adaptation of an integrated photostory approach documenting actions and stimulating positive change in Early Child Development (ECD). Methodology: T…
Trends in prevalence of blindness and distance and near vision impairment over 30 years
BACKGROUND: To contribute to the WHO initiative, VISION 2020: The Right to Sight, an assessment of global vision impairment in 2020 and temporal change is needed. We aimed to extensively update estimates of global vision loss burden, presenting estimates for 2020, temporal change over three decades between 1990-2020, and forecasts for 2050. METHODS: We did a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based surveys of eye disease from Janua…
Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability, 1990–2019
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss affects access to spoken language, which can affect cognition and development, and can negatively affect social wellbeing. We present updated estimates from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study on the prevalence of hearing loss in 2019, as well as the condition's associated disability. METHODS: We did systematic reviews of population-representative surveys on hearing loss prevalence from 1990 to 2019. We fitted nested…
Wash to control Covid-19
Background: Preventive public health has been suggested as methods for reducing the transmission of COVID-19. Safety and efficacy of one such public health measure: WASH intervention for COVID-19 has not been systematically reviewed. We undertook a rapid review to assess the effect of WASH intervention in reducing the incidence of COVID-19. Methods: We conducted searches in PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE. We undertook screening of studies in two sta…
Effectiveness of family-centered program for enhancing competencies of responsive parenting among caregivers for early childhood development in rural India
BACKGROUND: Responsive parenting constitutes an essential part of the context in which children live and has shown a positive effect on child development in the early years of life. AIMS: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of family parenting programs for enhancing competencies of responsive parenting among caregivers. STUDY DESIGN: Cluster-RCT in 50 Anganwadi center areas. Twenty-five intervention clusters received responsive parenting…
Design-redesign, implementation, and evaluation of effectiveness of maternal nutrition and responsive parenting program on child development at 2 years of age from rural India
Background: To promote early childhood development (ECD), we require information not only on what needs to be addressed and on what effects can be achieved but also on effective delivery methods that can be adapted to local context. We describe design, implementation, and evaluation of a complex intervention to strengthen nurturing environment for young children. Methods: Study participants were pregnant women and their children from birth to 2 y…
Rapid-cycle evaluation and learning for the effective delivery of integrated interventions in early childhood in rural India
Background: Effective and real-time data analytics plays an essential role in understanding gaps and improving the quality and coverage of complex public health interventions. Studies of public health information systems identify problems with data quality, such as incomplete records and untimely reporting. Effective data collection and real-time analysis systems for rapid-cycle learning are necessary to monitor public health programs and take ti…
Interventions for promoting and optimizing breastfeeding practices
Community engagement in early childhood development intervention trials
Background Delivering Early Childhood Development (ECD) interventions in low-resource settings requires context-sensitive adaptive strategies grounded in community realities. The Stepping Stones Program, implemented in rural central India, sought to improve parenting practices and child development outcomes through structured community engagement. This paper presents the approach, implementation, and program impact, offering insights into buildin…
Impact of an integrated parenting and nutrition intervention on growth and development in stunted children at 24 months
OBJECTIVES: This paper examines the differential impact of responsive parenting and nutrition interventions on early child development in stunted versus never-stunted children at 24 months of age in rural India. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of data from Stepping Stones-a cluster randomised controlled trial involving 21 subcentres/clusters allocated to intervention or control group. The intervention comprised home visits, group sessi…
Improving private tuberculosis patient notifications in Akot Tuberculosis Unit of Vidarbha region of India
India bears the world’s largest tuberculosis (TB) burden, and under-reporting from private-sector providers continues to hinder elimination goals. In the Akot Tuberculosis Unit (TU) of Maharashtra, private notifications remained disproportionately low despite extensive private healthcare presence. This study implemented a structured quality-improvement (QI) model using Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) cycles to enhance TB case notifications from private …
Medicine (13 obras) · Environmental health (8 obras) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (7 obras) · Psychological intervention (7 obras) · Psychology (7 obras) · Nursing (6 obras) · Public health (6 obras) · Global Maternal and Child Health (4 obras) · Political science (4 obras) · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (3 obras)