R K Gautam
Biographic Data
| ID | 50950 |
|---|---|
| NAME | R K Gautam |
| GIVEN NAMES | R K |
| FAMILY NAME | Gautam |
| SIGNATURE | GAUTAM R K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Dr. Hari Singh Gour University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8159-1831 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Determinants of body composition among peri-menopausal women of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India
A cross-sectional study was conducted among the peri-menopausal women to find out determinants of body composition. A total of 200 peri-menopusal women were recruited (≥ 40 years) from rural and urban areas of the district Bilaspur (CG). Among the studied respondents the mean age for peri-menopausal women was 42.62 ± 3.40 years. Body fat was found very high among 58%, visceral fat was normal among 64% and skeletal muscle mass was low among 73% of…
Regional variation in body size and estimated secular change among adult Indian males born in the 1890s–1950s
Regional variation in the body size of Indian men 18-84 years of age (birth years 1891-1957) was considered. Heights, weights, and BMIs of Indian males from four regions of the country - North, East-Northeast, Central, and West were compared. Heights of men 35+ years of age were adjusted for estimated height loss with age; the estimate was added to observed height to provide an estimate of maximum height. Linear regressions of measured height and…
The determinants of Covid-19 vaccination intention: A meta-review
Background: A large number of systematic reviews have been published that synthesized various determinants of COVID-19 vaccination intention (CVI). However, they reported inconsistent evidence. Therefore, we conducted a meta-review (systematic review of systematic reviews) to provide a comprehensive synthesis of factors influencing CVI. Methods: This meta-review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, a…
Body size and weight status of adult Indian males born in the 1890s–1950s: Age and secular change in the context of demographic, economic, and political transformation
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate secular change in body size and weight status of adult Indian males born in 1891-1957 and surveyed in the 1970s. METHODS: Data are from Anthropological Surveys. Only men were included in the surveys due to high female illiteracy and lack of female researchers. Indian society was also strongly conservative at the time, especially in rural areas, and the measurement of women by men was not permitted. Heights and weights of 4…
Bourdieu’s sociological lens: Unveiling the dynamics of household carbon footprint in the Kalyani sub-division of Nadia district, West Bengal, India
Differential carbon footprint resulting from cooking fuels: A cross-sectional study in rural and urban setup of Kalyani Region, District Nadia, West Bengal
The Health Belief Model Applied to Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Systematic Review
This study systematically analyzes the research that used the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a theoretical basis to examine the influence of HBM constructs on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus were searched for quantitative studies. Sixteen studies with 30,242 participants met inclusion criteria. The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was 33.23% (95% CI 24.71–41.39%). P…
Season of birth is not associated with age at menarche in young adults from Central India
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to test whether birth season is associated with age at menarche in the sub-tropical climate of Central India where temperature and photoperiod differences between seasons are very small. METHODS: Date of birth and age at menarche were collected for 330 female students of Central University, Sagar. The impact of birth month and birth season on age at menarche was analyzed using ANOVA and time-to-event analysis with the use of …
Father’s social and economic position has strongest impact on age at menarche in girls from Central India
We assessed the impact of socio-economic factors on age at menarche among the adolescent female population from the state of Madhya Pradesh, Central India. Records such as date of birth, chronological age, caste affiliation, size of place of residence, parents’ level of education and occupation, number of siblings, body height and weight, and age at menarche were collected for 330 students of A Central University, Sagar. The impact of socio-econo…
Comparative study of chronic energy deficiency among adult males of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and their counterparts
The indigenous islanders of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are representing the earliest form of developmental stage, their nutritional assessment and anthropometric comparison with contemporary populations are the main objective of the present paper. In this study we present a cross sectional analysis of anthropometric data of 2010 individuals of 19 different groups. The data were collected by the trained anthropologists of Anthropological Survey o…
Differential onset of Puberty and Adolescence among girls and boys of a Central Indian Town (Sagar)
Globally Declining Population of Women Folk Causing Sex Imbalance Is a Serious Concern: An Analysis of Sex Ratio around the Globe
Successful existence and perpetuation of any species depend on its reproductive success. In case of humans, the theoretical proportion of males and females should be 1 : 1, but this equilibrium was disturbed in many parts of the world. What are the determinants of sex imbalance in human should be found out to combat the problem. The data were gathered for 227 countries. The sex ratio for human population of the world was found 101 males for 100 f…
Nutritional status among boys and girls of a central Indian Town (Sagar)
The prevalence of undernutrition is a significant area of concern in many developing countries, where it is a major public health problem. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of undernutrition among school-going boys and girls of central Indian city Sagar, MP. A total of 612 individuals (312 girls and 300 boys) aged 5–18 years were examined and compared to the NCHS reference data. The nutritional status was assessed using following …
Family Planning Practices among Baiga of Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh
Tribes belong to earliest form of society at the same time they are keen to using modern techniques in their day to day life. They willingly come forward to adopt some of techniques, whereas some of the techniques are imposed on them. The present investigation was carried out among a primitive tribe of Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh known as Baiga. Findings are based on a sample of 300 women and WO male (husbands). Samples were drawn randomly …
Natural selection among coastal populations of India: Trend and extent
There is a significant difference in the extent and process of natural selection among coastal and non-coastal populations. Mortality is playing a greater role in the total selection intensity of coastal populations, although the trend is declining in the entire region and reversal in the roles of I(m) and index of fertility (I(f)) is witnessed
Marriage among Primitive Societies with Special Reference to Baiga of Central India
India is the land of unity in diversity. There are many primitive societies in different stages of development and cultural evolution. In the present paper different forms and types of marriages prevalent among primitive Indian societies is discussed with special reference to Baiga. The study is based on information and data collected from 415 Baiga households of 10 villages, through semi-structured interview schedule. Simultaneously other anthro…
Opportunity for Natural Selection Among the Indian Population: Secular Trend, Covariates and Implications
Crow's index is widely used for indirect quantitative estimation of natural selection using birth and death rates. The present investigation is based on 179 studies among 144 different endogamous communities belonging to nineteen states and six geographical regions of India, categorized into six social groups. These studies appeared in 33 different years over six decades (1956 to 2007). The secular trend in Crow's index ( I t ) and its mortality …
Traditional Occupations and Nutritional Adaptation Among Central Indian Caste Populations
The socioeconomic milieu has benefits and drawbacks for determining level of nutrition. The Indian population provides an excellent example of nutrition-driven adaptation. The present paper deals with the relationship between BMI (body mass index) and traditional occupation and process of adaptation among adult males of Central India. Anthropometric data collected by the Anthropological Survey of India on stature, sitting height and weight of 666…
Biosocial Covariates of Adult Male Body Mass Index in Central India
Body mass index (BMI) is the ‘measuring rod’ of nutritional status. This study investigates the type and extent of correlation between adult male BMI and socioeconomic, cultural and bio-demographical variables using data from 11,496 individuals from 38 districts of Central India. For each individual, stature, body weight and sitting height data were collected, their Cormic index and BMI computed, and averages for each district calculated. Mean BM…
Fertility Profile of Baiga-A Primitive Tribe of Central India
Body Mass Index and Chronic Energy Deficiency of Adult Males of Central Indian Populations
Data on body weight, height, and sitting height from 11,496 adult males, age 18-62 years, belonging to 38 different populations of five major social groups (scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, "other backward castes," general castes, and Muslims) of Central India were taken for our analysis to assess the nutritional status of these groups. Cormic index and body mass index (BMI) were computed, and an analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out am…
Body Mass Index in Central India: Inter District Variation
Basic causes of poor state of nutrition and infections in developing countries are poverty, low level of hygienic conditions and little access to preventive and health care. Central India is known for its high rate of population growth and mortality, which persisted over time along with a low level of social, economic and infrastructure development. In the present study the body mass index (BMI) of 31 populations residing in 38 districts of Centr…
Occurrence of Sickle Gene and Malaria among the Mehra (Jhariya) Caste of Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh, India
Madhya Pradesh state and Mandla district is heart place of India. In the present survey forty-three percent people of Mehra (Jhariya) caste of Mandla district were found to be sicklers; the frequency of the HbS gene was recorded 0.245 in this population. Furthermore, it was seen that 44.18 percent normal individual were affected by the malarial parasite in last one year, either once or twice; the sicklers (23.25%) were more frequently affected as…
Body Mass Index and Chronic Energy Deficiency of Adult Males of Central Indian Populations
Data on body weight, height, and sitting height from 11,496 adult males, age 18-62 years, belonging to 38 different populations of five major social groups (scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, "other backward castes," general castes, and Muslims) of Central India were taken for our analysis to assess the nutritional status of these groups. Cormic index and body mass index (BMI) were computed, and an analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out am…
Body Mass Index in Central India: Inter District Variation
Basic causes of poor state of nutrition and infections in developing countries are poverty, low level of hygienic conditions and little access to preventive and health care. Central India is known for its high rate of population growth and mortality, which persisted over time along with a low level of social, economic and infrastructure development. In the present study the body mass index (BMI) of 31 populations residing in 38 districts of Centr…
Regional variation in body size and estimated secular change among adult Indian males born in the 1890s–1950s
Regional variation in the body size of Indian men 18-84 years of age (birth years 1891-1957) was considered. Heights, weights, and BMIs of Indian males from four regions of the country - North, East-Northeast, Central, and West were compared. Heights of men 35+ years of age were adjusted for estimated height loss with age; the estimate was added to observed height to provide an estimate of maximum height. Linear regressions of measured height and…
Comparative study of chronic energy deficiency among adult males of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and their counterparts
The indigenous islanders of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are representing the earliest form of developmental stage, their nutritional assessment and anthropometric comparison with contemporary populations are the main objective of the present paper. In this study we present a cross sectional analysis of anthropometric data of 2010 individuals of 19 different groups. The data were collected by the trained anthropologists of Anthropological Survey o…
Occurrence of Sickle Gene and Malaria among the Mehra (Jhariya) Caste of Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh, India
Madhya Pradesh state and Mandla district is heart place of India. In the present survey forty-three percent people of Mehra (Jhariya) caste of Mandla district were found to be sicklers; the frequency of the HbS gene was recorded 0.245 in this population. Furthermore, it was seen that 44.18 percent normal individual were affected by the malarial parasite in last one year, either once or twice; the sicklers (23.25%) were more frequently affected as…
Body Mass Index and Chronic Energy Deficiency of Adult Males of Central Indian Populations
Data on body weight, height, and sitting height from 11,496 adult males, age 18-62 years, belonging to 38 different populations of five major social groups (scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, "other backward castes," general castes, and Muslims) of Central India were taken for our analysis to assess the nutritional status of these groups. Cormic index and body mass index (BMI) were computed, and an analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out am…
Body Mass Index in Central India: Inter District Variation
Basic causes of poor state of nutrition and infections in developing countries are poverty, low level of hygienic conditions and little access to preventive and health care. Central India is known for its high rate of population growth and mortality, which persisted over time along with a low level of social, economic and infrastructure development. In the present study the body mass index (BMI) of 31 populations residing in 38 districts of Centr…
Biosocial Covariates of Adult Male Body Mass Index in Central India
Body mass index (BMI) is the ‘measuring rod’ of nutritional status. This study investigates the type and extent of correlation between adult male BMI and socioeconomic, cultural and bio-demographical variables using data from 11,496 individuals from 38 districts of Central India. For each individual, stature, body weight and sitting height data were collected, their Cormic index and BMI computed, and averages for each district calculated. Mean BM…
Fertility Profile of Baiga-A Primitive Tribe of Central India
Traditional Occupations and Nutritional Adaptation Among Central Indian Caste Populations
The socioeconomic milieu has benefits and drawbacks for determining level of nutrition. The Indian population provides an excellent example of nutrition-driven adaptation. The present paper deals with the relationship between BMI (body mass index) and traditional occupation and process of adaptation among adult males of Central India. Anthropometric data collected by the Anthropological Survey of India on stature, sitting height and weight of 666…
Opportunity for Natural Selection Among the Indian Population: Secular Trend, Covariates and Implications
Crow's index is widely used for indirect quantitative estimation of natural selection using birth and death rates. The present investigation is based on 179 studies among 144 different endogamous communities belonging to nineteen states and six geographical regions of India, categorized into six social groups. These studies appeared in 33 different years over six decades (1956 to 2007). The secular trend in Crow's index ( I t ) and its mortality …
Marriage among Primitive Societies with Special Reference to Baiga of Central India
India is the land of unity in diversity. There are many primitive societies in different stages of development and cultural evolution. In the present paper different forms and types of marriages prevalent among primitive Indian societies is discussed with special reference to Baiga. The study is based on information and data collected from 415 Baiga households of 10 villages, through semi-structured interview schedule. Simultaneously other anthro…
Natural selection among coastal populations of India: Trend and extent
There is a significant difference in the extent and process of natural selection among coastal and non-coastal populations. Mortality is playing a greater role in the total selection intensity of coastal populations, although the trend is declining in the entire region and reversal in the roles of I(m) and index of fertility (I(f)) is witnessed
Family Planning Practices among Baiga of Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh
Tribes belong to earliest form of society at the same time they are keen to using modern techniques in their day to day life. They willingly come forward to adopt some of techniques, whereas some of the techniques are imposed on them. The present investigation was carried out among a primitive tribe of Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh known as Baiga. Findings are based on a sample of 300 women and WO male (husbands). Samples were drawn randomly …
Globally Declining Population of Women Folk Causing Sex Imbalance Is a Serious Concern: An Analysis of Sex Ratio around the Globe
Successful existence and perpetuation of any species depend on its reproductive success. In case of humans, the theoretical proportion of males and females should be 1 : 1, but this equilibrium was disturbed in many parts of the world. What are the determinants of sex imbalance in human should be found out to combat the problem. The data were gathered for 227 countries. The sex ratio for human population of the world was found 101 males for 100 f…
Nutritional status among boys and girls of a central Indian Town (Sagar)
The prevalence of undernutrition is a significant area of concern in many developing countries, where it is a major public health problem. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of undernutrition among school-going boys and girls of central Indian city Sagar, MP. A total of 612 individuals (312 girls and 300 boys) aged 5–18 years were examined and compared to the NCHS reference data. The nutritional status was assessed using following …
Differential onset of Puberty and Adolescence among girls and boys of a Central Indian Town (Sagar)
Comparative study of chronic energy deficiency among adult males of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and their counterparts
The indigenous islanders of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are representing the earliest form of developmental stage, their nutritional assessment and anthropometric comparison with contemporary populations are the main objective of the present paper. In this study we present a cross sectional analysis of anthropometric data of 2010 individuals of 19 different groups. The data were collected by the trained anthropologists of Anthropological Survey o…
Father’s social and economic position has strongest impact on age at menarche in girls from Central India
We assessed the impact of socio-economic factors on age at menarche among the adolescent female population from the state of Madhya Pradesh, Central India. Records such as date of birth, chronological age, caste affiliation, size of place of residence, parents’ level of education and occupation, number of siblings, body height and weight, and age at menarche were collected for 330 students of A Central University, Sagar. The impact of socio-econo…
Season of birth is not associated with age at menarche in young adults from Central India
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to test whether birth season is associated with age at menarche in the sub-tropical climate of Central India where temperature and photoperiod differences between seasons are very small. METHODS: Date of birth and age at menarche were collected for 330 female students of Central University, Sagar. The impact of birth month and birth season on age at menarche was analyzed using ANOVA and time-to-event analysis with the use of …
The Health Belief Model Applied to Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Systematic Review
This study systematically analyzes the research that used the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a theoretical basis to examine the influence of HBM constructs on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus were searched for quantitative studies. Sixteen studies with 30,242 participants met inclusion criteria. The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy was 33.23% (95% CI 24.71–41.39%). P…
The determinants of Covid-19 vaccination intention: A meta-review
Background: A large number of systematic reviews have been published that synthesized various determinants of COVID-19 vaccination intention (CVI). However, they reported inconsistent evidence. Therefore, we conducted a meta-review (systematic review of systematic reviews) to provide a comprehensive synthesis of factors influencing CVI. Methods: This meta-review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, a…
Body size and weight status of adult Indian males born in the 1890s–1950s: Age and secular change in the context of demographic, economic, and political transformation
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate secular change in body size and weight status of adult Indian males born in 1891-1957 and surveyed in the 1970s. METHODS: Data are from Anthropological Surveys. Only men were included in the surveys due to high female illiteracy and lack of female researchers. Indian society was also strongly conservative at the time, especially in rural areas, and the measurement of women by men was not permitted. Heights and weights of 4…
Bourdieu’s sociological lens: Unveiling the dynamics of household carbon footprint in the Kalyani sub-division of Nadia district, West Bengal, India
Differential carbon footprint resulting from cooking fuels: A cross-sectional study in rural and urban setup of Kalyani Region, District Nadia, West Bengal
Regional variation in body size and estimated secular change among adult Indian males born in the 1890s–1950s
Regional variation in the body size of Indian men 18-84 years of age (birth years 1891-1957) was considered. Heights, weights, and BMIs of Indian males from four regions of the country - North, East-Northeast, Central, and West were compared. Heights of men 35+ years of age were adjusted for estimated height loss with age; the estimate was added to observed height to provide an estimate of maximum height. Linear regressions of measured height and…
Determinants of body composition among peri-menopausal women of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India
A cross-sectional study was conducted among the peri-menopausal women to find out determinants of body composition. A total of 200 peri-menopusal women were recruited (≥ 40 years) from rural and urban areas of the district Bilaspur (CG). Among the studied respondents the mean age for peri-menopausal women was 42.62 ± 3.40 years. Body fat was found very high among 58%, visceral fat was normal among 64% and skeletal muscle mass was low among 73% of…
Demography (18 works) · Geography (15 works) · Medicine (14 works) · Sociology (13 works) · Population (12 works) · Body mass index (7 works) · Anthropometry (6 works) · Demography (6 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (5 works) · Obesity (4 works)