kathirvel Soundappan
Biographic Data
| ID | 6855268 |
|---|---|
| NAME | kathirvel Soundappan |
| GIVEN NAMES | kathirvel |
| FAMILY NAME | Soundappan |
| SIGNATURE | SOUNDAPPAN K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Enhancing tuberculosis care in the private sector
India’s private sector plays a crucial role in the country’s tuberculosis (TB) healthcare landscape, with >50% of patients seeking initial care from private providers. Recognizing this critical role, the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program implemented and scaled up an innovative private sector engagement model, Patient Provider Support Agency (PPSA), in over 200 districts of the country in 2023 to improve TB care in the private sector. A cr…
Acceptability and Feasibility of a Social Contact Based Intervention for Reduction of Public Stigma Against Persons With Opioid Use Disorder
Background and Aim: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a major public health issue, exacerbated by public stigma that hinders treatment-seeking and social integration. This study aimed to adapt and validate a social-contact-based intervention to reduce public stigma against individuals with OUD in India, ensuring cultural relevance and feasibility. Methods: The study followed a two-phase approach: adaptation and validation using the ADAPT framework and…
The importance of personal interviews in assessing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in India
Perception of Global Participants of Itec Nations on Country's Preparedness and Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed the public health preparedness and response system across the world. The current study was conducted to gauge the perception of public health professionals of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) countries regarding the preparedness and responses of their countries in mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: Three capacity-building programs, namely "Managin…
Are people at high risk for diabetes visiting health facility for confirmation of diagnosis? A population-based study from rural India
BACKGROUND: India is witnessing a rising burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus. India's National Programme for Prevention and Control of Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases and Stroke recommends population-based screening and referral to primary health centre for diagnosis confirmation and treatment initiation. However, little is known about uptake of confirmatory tests among screen positives. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the uptake of confirmatory …
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Are people at high risk for diabetes visiting health facility for confirmation of diagnosis? A population-based study from rural India
BACKGROUND: India is witnessing a rising burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus. India's National Programme for Prevention and Control of Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases and Stroke recommends population-based screening and referral to primary health centre for diagnosis confirmation and treatment initiation. However, little is known about uptake of confirmatory tests among screen positives. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the uptake of confirmatory …
Perception of Global Participants of Itec Nations on Country's Preparedness and Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed the public health preparedness and response system across the world. The current study was conducted to gauge the perception of public health professionals of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) countries regarding the preparedness and responses of their countries in mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: Three capacity-building programs, namely "Managin…
The importance of personal interviews in assessing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in India
Enhancing tuberculosis care in the private sector
India’s private sector plays a crucial role in the country’s tuberculosis (TB) healthcare landscape, with >50% of patients seeking initial care from private providers. Recognizing this critical role, the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program implemented and scaled up an innovative private sector engagement model, Patient Provider Support Agency (PPSA), in over 200 districts of the country in 2023 to improve TB care in the private sector. A cr…
Acceptability and Feasibility of a Social Contact Based Intervention for Reduction of Public Stigma Against Persons With Opioid Use Disorder
Background and Aim: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a major public health issue, exacerbated by public stigma that hinders treatment-seeking and social integration. This study aimed to adapt and validate a social-contact-based intervention to reduce public stigma against individuals with OUD in India, ensuring cultural relevance and feasibility. Methods: The study followed a two-phase approach: adaptation and validation using the ADAPT framework and…
Medicine (2 works) · Perception (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak (1 work) · Adverse Childhood Experiences (1 work) · Agency (philosophy) (1 work) · Blame (1 work) · Child Abuse and Trauma (1 work) · Coronavirus Infections (1 work) · COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing (1 work)