Vijayakumar Balakrishnan
Biographic Data
| ID | 4159079 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vijayakumar Balakrishnan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vijayakumar |
| FAMILY NAME | Balakrishnan |
| SIGNATURE | BALAKRISHNAN V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Vector Control Research Centre |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3570-4732 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Spatial justice and health (in)equity
From a spatial justice perspective, this article argues that the spatial plane is ‘constructed’ and that socio-spatial configurations can create and intensify health inequities for vulnerable sections. Employing a mixed methods design, the study inquired about the impact of socio- spatial elements on Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) in Puducherry, India. The quantitative phase involved geospatial mapping and household surveys of 650 random individual…
Malaria and missed school days
Background: Malaria continues to pose a significant global health challenge, disproportionately affecting children. While its effects on physical health are well-documented, the impact on education, particularly school absenteeism, remains less understood. This study aimed to explore the influence of malaria on school absenteeism in Odisha, India. Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted in four southern districts of Odisha from September 202…
Intersectional Social Determinants Shaping Health Experience
Factors for hesitancy towards vaccination against Covid-19 among the adult population in Puducherry, India – a cross sectional study
It is imperative to address vaccine hesitancy by alleviating existing fears and misconceptions in the community through efficient communication strategies to win the fight against current as well as future public health emergencies
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Factors for hesitancy towards vaccination against Covid-19 among the adult population in Puducherry, India – a cross sectional study
It is imperative to address vaccine hesitancy by alleviating existing fears and misconceptions in the community through efficient communication strategies to win the fight against current as well as future public health emergencies
Intersectional Social Determinants Shaping Health Experience
Malaria and missed school days
Background: Malaria continues to pose a significant global health challenge, disproportionately affecting children. While its effects on physical health are well-documented, the impact on education, particularly school absenteeism, remains less understood. This study aimed to explore the influence of malaria on school absenteeism in Odisha, India. Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted in four southern districts of Odisha from September 202…
Spatial justice and health (in)equity
From a spatial justice perspective, this article argues that the spatial plane is ‘constructed’ and that socio-spatial configurations can create and intensify health inequities for vulnerable sections. Employing a mixed methods design, the study inquired about the impact of socio- spatial elements on Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) in Puducherry, India. The quantitative phase involved geospatial mapping and household surveys of 650 random individual…
Environmental health (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Immunology (2 works) · Mosquito-borne diseases and control (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Psychological intervention (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Social determinants of health (2 works) · Socioeconomics (2 works)