Jayashree Ramakrishna

Biographic Data

ID1445903
NAMEJayashree Ramakrishna
GIVEN NAMESJayashree
FAMILY NAMERamakrishna
SIGNATURERAMAKRISHNA J
AFFILIATIONSNational Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS11
TOTAL CITATIONS56
AUTHOR COUNT11
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR1987
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2017
H-INDEX4

  • Video-enabled cue-exposure-based intervention improves postdischarge drinking outcomes among alcohol-dependent men

    Prasanthi Nattala, Pratima Murthy et al.ARTICLEJournal of Ethnicity in Substance…2017

    Returning to alcohol use following inpatient treatment occurs due to various real life cues/triggers. It is a challenge to demonstrate to patients how to deal with these triggers during inpatient treatment. Aims of the current study were (a) to evaluate the effectiveness of video-enabled cue-exposure-based intervention (VE-CEI) in influencing treatment outcomes in alcohol dependence, (b) to identify postdischarge predictors of intervention failur…

  • Gender-Based Attitudes, Hiv Misconceptions and Feelings Towards Marginalized Groups Are Associated With Stigmatization in Mumbai, India

    Open AccessShalini Bharat, Jayashree Ramakrishna et al.ARTICLEJournal of Biosocial Science2014

    This study examined the association of gender-based attitudes, HIV misconceptions and community feelings for marginalized groups with stigmatizing responses towards people with HIV/AIDS in Mumbai, India. Participants included 546 men and women sampled in hospital settings during 2007–2008. Structured measures were used to assess avoidance intentions and denial of rights of people with HIV/AIDS. Mean age of participants was 32 years; 42% had less …

  • Differences in testing, stigma, and perceived consequences of stigmatization among heterosexual men and women living with HIV in Bengaluru, India

    S Malavé, Jayashree Ramakrishna et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2014

    Approximately 2.4 million people in India are living with HIV. Gender inequality affects HIV prevention, detection, and management. The purpose of this paper was to describe gender differences in the experience of living with HIV in Bengaluru, India. A subsample of n = 313 (159 men and 154 women) from a larger cohort was used for these analyses. Participants were recruited through AIDS service organizations. They completed an interviewer-administ…

  • Blame, Symbolic Stigma and HIV Misconceptions are Associated with Support for Coercive Measures in Urban India

    Open AccessMaria L Ekstrand, Shalini Bharat et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2011

    This study was designed to examine the prevalence of stigma and its underlying factors in two large Indian cities. Cross-sectional interview data were collected from 1,076 non-HIV patients in multiple healthcare settings in Mumbai and Bengaluru, India. The vast majority of participants supported mandatory testing for marginalized groups and coercive family policies for PLHA, stating that they "deserved" their infections and "didn't care" about in…

  • HIV-related stigma

    Open AccessWayne T Steward, Gregory M Herek et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2008Cited by: 39References: 27

  • Health-related stigma

    Mitchell G Wei, Mitchell G Weiss et al.ARTICLEPsychology, Health & Medicine2006

    As a feature of many chronic health problems, stigma contributes to a hidden burden of illness. Health-related stigma is typically characterized by social disqualification of individuals and populations who are identified with particular health problems. Another aspect is characterized by social disqualification targeting other features of a person's identity-such as ethnicity, sexual preferences or socio-economic status-which through limited acc…

  • Cultural context and impact of alcohol use in the Sundarban Delta, West Bengal, India

    Open AccessA N Chowdhury, Jayashree Ramakrishna et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2006Cited by: 7References: 11

  • Birth Rights and Rituals in Rural South India

    Open AccessZoë Matthews, Jayashree Ramakrishna et al.ARTICLEJournal of Biosocial Science2005

    Maternal morbidity and mortality are high in the Indian context, but the majority of maternal deaths could be avoided by prompt and effective access to intrapartum care (WHO, 1999). Understanding the care seeking responses to intrapartum morbidities is crucial if maternal health is to be effectively improved, and maternal mortality reduced. This paper presents the results of a prospective study of 388 women followed through delivery and tradition…

  • Sex, Studies or Strife? What to Integrate in Adolescent Health Services

    Gracy Andrews, Gracy Andrew et al.ARTICLEReproductive Health Matters2003Cited by: 2References: 11

    If health services for adolescents are to be successfully integrated into the existing health care system, they will need to reach out to meet the needs that adolescents themselves perceive as salient. This paper describes a study aiming to elicit the needs of adolescents in higher secondary schools in Goa, India, in 1999–2000. The objective was to generate information which could guide the development of adolescent-friendly health services by in…

  • Guineaworm control case study

    Open AccessWilliam R Brieger, Jayashree Ramakrishna et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine1991Cited by: 4References: 11

  • The value of qualitative research

    Open AccessJayashree Ramakrishna, William R BriegerARTICLEHealth Policy and Planning1987Cited by: 4

    Jayashree Ramakrishna, William R Brieger; The value of qualitative research: health education in Nigeria, Health Policy and Planning, Volume 2, Issue 2, 1