Hardeep Rai Sharma
Biographic Data
| ID | 6807046 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hardeep Rai Sharma |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hardeep Rai |
| FAMILY NAME | Sharma |
| SIGNATURE | SHARMA H R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kurukshetra University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5130-5205 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Assessment of water handling practices in households and related health impacts
Access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation is essential for maintaining public health. This study investigates water collection, treatment practices, perceptions of water safety, and their health impacts within a community. Understanding these aspects is crucial for developing interventions to enhance water safety and health outcomes. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 360 households in the community and the study subjects we…
Bacteriological evaluation of groundwater in open-defecation-free villages of Kurukshetra district, Haryana, India
The present study was designed to analyse the microbiological quality of groundwater in open-defaecation-free (ODF) villages of the Kurukshetra district in Haryana. Twenty-seven groundwater samples were collected from borewells of nine ODF villages located in three different blocks of the Kurukshetra district in three seasons and analysed for total and faecal coliform count. The presence of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria was observed in all t…
HIV/Aids prevention practices among military personnel in Northwest Ethiopia
The spread of HIV/AIDS is a major public health problem in military personnel in Africa. However, the epidemiological evidence regarding HIV/AIDS prevention practices among military personnel in Ethiopia remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate HIV/AIDS prevention practices among military personnel in Northwest Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study among military personnel (n = 410) was conducted in Northwest Ethiopia in 2015. Data w…
Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among young workers in traditional weaving of the informal sectors, Central and Southern Ethiopia
A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence and the factors associated with low back pain (LBP) among 814 young workers ranging from 14 to 17 years of age engaged in the informal sector of traditional weaving in Central and Southern Ethiopia. Standard modified data collection tools such as Nordic, Quick Exposure Check, Thermal comfort assessment question and Health and Safety Executives Management Standard questions for wo…
HIV/Aids risk perception and behavior of college students of the Metekel Zone, Benishangul Gumuz regional state, Ethiopia
Sexual and reproductive health problems are the main causes of death, disability and disease among young people in the world, particularly in Africa. The objective of this study was to assess human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) risk perception and behavior, and factors associated with risk perception, among college students of the Metekel Zone, Ethiopia. An institutional-based cross-sectional study design wa…
Immunization coverage of 12–23 months old children and associated factors in Jigjiga District, Somali National Regional State, Ethiopia
The overall immunization coverage was found to be low. Hence, to increase the immunization coverage and reduce the incidences of missed opportunity, delivery in the health institution should be promoted, the outreach activities of the health institutions should be strengthened and greater utilization of health services by mothers should be encouraged
Latrine use among rural households in northern Ethiopia
The present study was carried out in the rural community of Hawzien district of Ethiopia to assess the pattern of use of dry pit latrines by households and the associated factors. The study shows that only 37.4% of the households used them consistently. The rest of the households cited cultural beliefs (44%), foul smell (22.6%) and inconvenience of use (17.8%) as the major reasons for the non-use of latrines. Illiteracy in male heads of household…
Assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene practice and associated factors among people living with HIV/Aids home based care services in Gondar city, Ethiopia
There is high burden of water, sanitation and hygiene in people living HIV/AIDS in home based care services. Encouraging hygiene education for people living HIVAIDS in home based care services and additional support for the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene services is recommended
Fertility desires and family planning demand among HIV-positive clients in follow-up care at antiretroviral treatment unit in Gondar university hospital, Ethiopia
Despite the growing importance of fertility issues for HIV-infected persons, little is known about their actual fertility desires and intentions. This study was, therefore, aimed at assessing fertility desires and demand for family planning in HIV-positive clients in follow-up care at antiretroviral treatment (ART) unit in Gondar University Hospital, Ethiopia. A cross sectional quantitative study on 389 study subjects (56% females and 44% males l…
Micropollutants Levels In Macroinvertebrates Collected From Drinking Water Sources Of Delhi, India
Heavy metals and organochlorine pesticide's residues were measured in the benthic macroinvertebrates taken from raw water of three water works, namely the Gokulpuri water works (Yamuna tank and Ganga tank), Haiderpur water works and Wazirabad water works in the National Capital, Delhi, from January 1997 to July 1997. These water works obtain raw water supply from the River Yamuna, the Western Yamuna Canal and the Gang Canal. The biota samples col…
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Micropollutants Levels In Macroinvertebrates Collected From Drinking Water Sources Of Delhi, India
Heavy metals and organochlorine pesticide's residues were measured in the benthic macroinvertebrates taken from raw water of three water works, namely the Gokulpuri water works (Yamuna tank and Ganga tank), Haiderpur water works and Wazirabad water works in the National Capital, Delhi, from January 1997 to July 1997. These water works obtain raw water supply from the River Yamuna, the Western Yamuna Canal and the Gang Canal. The biota samples col…
Assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene practice and associated factors among people living with HIV/Aids home based care services in Gondar city, Ethiopia
There is high burden of water, sanitation and hygiene in people living HIV/AIDS in home based care services. Encouraging hygiene education for people living HIVAIDS in home based care services and additional support for the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene services is recommended
Fertility desires and family planning demand among HIV-positive clients in follow-up care at antiretroviral treatment unit in Gondar university hospital, Ethiopia
Despite the growing importance of fertility issues for HIV-infected persons, little is known about their actual fertility desires and intentions. This study was, therefore, aimed at assessing fertility desires and demand for family planning in HIV-positive clients in follow-up care at antiretroviral treatment (ART) unit in Gondar University Hospital, Ethiopia. A cross sectional quantitative study on 389 study subjects (56% females and 44% males l…
Latrine use among rural households in northern Ethiopia
The present study was carried out in the rural community of Hawzien district of Ethiopia to assess the pattern of use of dry pit latrines by households and the associated factors. The study shows that only 37.4% of the households used them consistently. The rest of the households cited cultural beliefs (44%), foul smell (22.6%) and inconvenience of use (17.8%) as the major reasons for the non-use of latrines. Illiteracy in male heads of household…
Immunization coverage of 12–23 months old children and associated factors in Jigjiga District, Somali National Regional State, Ethiopia
The overall immunization coverage was found to be low. Hence, to increase the immunization coverage and reduce the incidences of missed opportunity, delivery in the health institution should be promoted, the outreach activities of the health institutions should be strengthened and greater utilization of health services by mothers should be encouraged
HIV/Aids risk perception and behavior of college students of the Metekel Zone, Benishangul Gumuz regional state, Ethiopia
Sexual and reproductive health problems are the main causes of death, disability and disease among young people in the world, particularly in Africa. The objective of this study was to assess human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) risk perception and behavior, and factors associated with risk perception, among college students of the Metekel Zone, Ethiopia. An institutional-based cross-sectional study design wa…
HIV/Aids prevention practices among military personnel in Northwest Ethiopia
The spread of HIV/AIDS is a major public health problem in military personnel in Africa. However, the epidemiological evidence regarding HIV/AIDS prevention practices among military personnel in Ethiopia remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate HIV/AIDS prevention practices among military personnel in Northwest Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study among military personnel (n = 410) was conducted in Northwest Ethiopia in 2015. Data w…
Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors among young workers in traditional weaving of the informal sectors, Central and Southern Ethiopia
A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence and the factors associated with low back pain (LBP) among 814 young workers ranging from 14 to 17 years of age engaged in the informal sector of traditional weaving in Central and Southern Ethiopia. Standard modified data collection tools such as Nordic, Quick Exposure Check, Thermal comfort assessment question and Health and Safety Executives Management Standard questions for wo…
Bacteriological evaluation of groundwater in open-defecation-free villages of Kurukshetra district, Haryana, India
The present study was designed to analyse the microbiological quality of groundwater in open-defaecation-free (ODF) villages of the Kurukshetra district in Haryana. Twenty-seven groundwater samples were collected from borewells of nine ODF villages located in three different blocks of the Kurukshetra district in three seasons and analysed for total and faecal coliform count. The presence of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria was observed in all t…
Assessment of water handling practices in households and related health impacts
Access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation is essential for maintaining public health. This study investigates water collection, treatment practices, perceptions of water safety, and their health impacts within a community. Understanding these aspects is crucial for developing interventions to enhance water safety and health outcomes. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 360 households in the community and the study subjects we…
Medicine (9 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Demography (4 works) · Demography (4 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 works) · Biostatistics (3 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Geography (3 works)