Debdutta Bhattacharya
Biographic Data
| ID | 7019831 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Debdutta Bhattacharya |
| GIVEN NAMES | Debdutta |
| FAMILY NAME | Bhattacharya |
| SIGNATURE | BHATTACHARYA D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Regional Medical Research Centre |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5199-5288 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Development of One Health-based community surveillance system to study zoonotic diseases
Animals are responsible for a substantial burden of infectious diseases and pose a serious threat to human health, particularly in peri-urban areas where human-animal-environment interfaces are intensified due to rapid urban expansion. This protocol aims to develop a One Health-based community surveillance system to assess the prevalence, transmission dynamics and risk factors associated with brucellosis, leptospirosis and scrub typhus in a peri-…
WHO launches global network of institutes to strengthen capacity for health inequality monitoring
This article introduces the global WHO-managed Health Inequality Monitoring Network, which is dedicated to strengthening and expanding health inequality monitoring practices at global, regional and country levels. Launched in 2025, the Health Inequality Monitoring Network consists of 12 inaugural institutional members, represented by over 140 affiliated individuals spanning all world regions. The Network aims to: strengthen capacities for health …
Health-related quality of life among multimorbid patients using the EQ-5D-5L value set for India
Multimorbidity presents major challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. Assessing health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) in multimorbid patients is essential for understanding the overall impact of the patient’s health conditions on wellbeing and the complexities of patient management. This study assessed the HRQoL of multimorbid patients in India using the EQ-5D-5L value set. This observational study included 906 patients from tertiary healthc…
Prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use among pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in India
Background: Tobacco use remains a major public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, which account for 80% of the world's tobacco users. In India, smokeless tobacco (SLT) use is higher among women, likely due to factors such as financial dependence resulting from limited occupational opportunities, peer influence, and gender inequality. Tobacco consumption in any form poses serious health risks to both mothers and thei…
Cost-effectiveness of portable-automated ABR for universal neonatal hearing screening in India
The World Health Organization considers Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening (UNHS) essential to global public health. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram has included newborn hearing screening in India since 2013. The program faces human, infrastructure, and equipment shortages. First-line hearing screening with improved diagnostic accuracy is needed. The Portable Automated Auditory Brainstem Responses (P-AABR) can be used in remote areas for UNHS …
Social and biological evaluation of antimicrobial resistance (Sobear) in rural India
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been one of the biggest global health threats in recent years, mostly in low- and middle-income countries, which requires urgent research using a multidisciplinary research approach. The use of large quantities of antimicrobial drugs inappropriately for humans, poultry and agriculture has been recognized as a leading cause of antibiotic resistance and the predominance of drug-resistance pathogens in …
Effectiveness of the BBV-152 and AZD1222 vaccines among adult patients hospitalized in tertiary hospitals in Odisha with symptomatic respiratory diseases
Two vaccines, namely BBV-152 (COVAXIN ® ) and AZD1222 (COVISHIELDTM), were deployed against SARS-CoV-2 in India from January 16, 2021. Frontline health care workers were vaccinated first, followed by the adult population. However, limited data on vaccine effectiveness are available for the population of India. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two doses of each of these two common vaccines against COVID-19 infection among hospi…
Non-communicable disease multimorbidity among tribal older adults in India
Introduction: Multimorbidity defined as the simultaneous presence of two or more chronic conditions in an individual is on the rise in low- and middle-income countries such as India. With India aiming to achieve universal health coverage, it is imperative to address the inequalities in accessing healthcare, especially among vulnerable groups such as tribal. Moreover, changing lifestyle has led to the emergence of multimorbidity among tribals in I…
Gender dimensions of health-related challenges among urban poor during Covid-19 pandemic in low-and middle-income countries
The COVID-19 pandemic has varying effects on men, women, and the transgender population. However, there is a paucity of systematic evidence on how gender and other social determinants of health during COVID-19 are affected in resource constraint urban settings. This review describes the gender dimensions of health-related challenges among the urban poor during COVID-19 in LMICs. We searched 11 scholarly online repositories including PubMed, Embas…
Odisha tribal family health survey
Tribal or indigenous communities have unique health behaviors, challenges, and inequities that nationally representative surveys cannot document. Odisha has one of India’s largest and most diverse tribal populations, constituting more than a fifth of the state. State and tribe-specific health data generation is recommended in India’s national roadmap of tribal health. The Odisha tribal family health survey (OTFHS) aims to describe and compare the…
Perception and determinants leading to antimicrobial (mis)use
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the major public health issues globally. This cross-sectional study determined knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding antimicrobial use and AMR among rural communities of Tigiria (Odisha), India. Methods A semi-structured questionnaire based on socio-demographic characteristics, antibiotics usage, awareness of antimicrobial resistance, healthcare utilization and quality o…
Gender differences in Covid-19 knowledge, risk perception, and public stigma among the general community
Vaccination coverage and breakthrough infections of Covid-19 during the second wave among staff of selected medical institutions in India
India experienced the second wave of SARS-CoV-2 infection from April 3 to June 10, 2021. During the second wave, Delta variant B.1617.2 emerged as the predominant strain, spiking cases from 12.5 million to 29.3 million (cumulative) by the end of the surge in India. Vaccines against COVID-19 are a potent tool to control and end the pandemic in addition to other control measures. India rolled out its vaccination programme on January 16, 2021, initi…
Community engagement and involvement in managing the Covid-19 pandemic among urban poor in low-and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Community engagement and involvement (CEI) was crucial for the COVID-19 pandemic response, particularly among the urban poor in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, no evidence synthesis explores how CEI can benefit public health emergencies. OBJECTIVE: We conducted a systematic scoping review of the CEI with an emphasis on stakeholder identification, accountability mapping, the support system, and the engagement process …
Housing-related challenges during Covid-19 pandemic among urban poor in low- and middle-income countries
The abysmal health of the urban poor or slum dwellers was attributed to structural inequities such as inadequate housing, water, and sanitation. This review aimed to assess housing-related opportunities and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic among urban poor in low-and middle-income countries. For study identification, a comprehensive search was performed in 11 databases that yielded 22 potential studies. The inadequate housing infrastructur…
Factors associated with Covid-19 stigma during the onset of the global pandemic in India
Objective: To assess factors associated with COVID-19 stigmatizing attitudes in the community and stigma experiences of COVID-19 recovered individuals during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 18 districts located in 7 States in India during September 2020 to January 2021 among adults > 18 years of age selected through systematic random sampling. Data on socio demographic and COVID-19 knowl…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of screening and diagnostic accuracy for hearing loss among under-five children in South-Asian region
The Landscape of Anthrax Prevention and Control
The prevalence and outbreaks of anthrax are interlinked with the animal-environment-human context, which signifies the need for collaborative, trans-disciplinary and multi-sectoral approaches for the prevention and control of anthrax. In India, there are hardly any shreds of evidence on the role of various stakeholders' on anthrax prevention and control. Therefore, this study addressed the experiences of various stakeholders on anthrax prevention…
Treatment Seeking Behaviour in Rural Areas of Assam, India and Its Impact on Malaria During the Epidemic
Investigations on treatment seeking behaviour of the affected communities prior to / during malaria outbreak in Jorhat district of Assam, India revealed 63.7% people initially approached to unqualified village level practitioners as compared to only 25.1% reporting to qualified allopathic doctors (government or private medical practitioners) for the treatment of fever. Clinical recovery rate was nearly double (82.1%) in those who took treatment f…
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Treatment Seeking Behaviour in Rural Areas of Assam, India and Its Impact on Malaria During the Epidemic
Investigations on treatment seeking behaviour of the affected communities prior to / during malaria outbreak in Jorhat district of Assam, India revealed 63.7% people initially approached to unqualified village level practitioners as compared to only 25.1% reporting to qualified allopathic doctors (government or private medical practitioners) for the treatment of fever. Clinical recovery rate was nearly double (82.1%) in those who took treatment f…
The Landscape of Anthrax Prevention and Control
The prevalence and outbreaks of anthrax are interlinked with the animal-environment-human context, which signifies the need for collaborative, trans-disciplinary and multi-sectoral approaches for the prevention and control of anthrax. In India, there are hardly any shreds of evidence on the role of various stakeholders' on anthrax prevention and control. Therefore, this study addressed the experiences of various stakeholders on anthrax prevention…
Housing-related challenges during Covid-19 pandemic among urban poor in low- and middle-income countries
The abysmal health of the urban poor or slum dwellers was attributed to structural inequities such as inadequate housing, water, and sanitation. This review aimed to assess housing-related opportunities and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic among urban poor in low-and middle-income countries. For study identification, a comprehensive search was performed in 11 databases that yielded 22 potential studies. The inadequate housing infrastructur…
Factors associated with Covid-19 stigma during the onset of the global pandemic in India
Objective: To assess factors associated with COVID-19 stigmatizing attitudes in the community and stigma experiences of COVID-19 recovered individuals during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 18 districts located in 7 States in India during September 2020 to January 2021 among adults > 18 years of age selected through systematic random sampling. Data on socio demographic and COVID-19 knowl…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of screening and diagnostic accuracy for hearing loss among under-five children in South-Asian region
Effectiveness of the BBV-152 and AZD1222 vaccines among adult patients hospitalized in tertiary hospitals in Odisha with symptomatic respiratory diseases
Two vaccines, namely BBV-152 (COVAXIN ® ) and AZD1222 (COVISHIELDTM), were deployed against SARS-CoV-2 in India from January 16, 2021. Frontline health care workers were vaccinated first, followed by the adult population. However, limited data on vaccine effectiveness are available for the population of India. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two doses of each of these two common vaccines against COVID-19 infection among hospi…
Non-communicable disease multimorbidity among tribal older adults in India
Introduction: Multimorbidity defined as the simultaneous presence of two or more chronic conditions in an individual is on the rise in low- and middle-income countries such as India. With India aiming to achieve universal health coverage, it is imperative to address the inequalities in accessing healthcare, especially among vulnerable groups such as tribal. Moreover, changing lifestyle has led to the emergence of multimorbidity among tribals in I…
Gender dimensions of health-related challenges among urban poor during Covid-19 pandemic in low-and middle-income countries
The COVID-19 pandemic has varying effects on men, women, and the transgender population. However, there is a paucity of systematic evidence on how gender and other social determinants of health during COVID-19 are affected in resource constraint urban settings. This review describes the gender dimensions of health-related challenges among the urban poor during COVID-19 in LMICs. We searched 11 scholarly online repositories including PubMed, Embas…
Odisha tribal family health survey
Tribal or indigenous communities have unique health behaviors, challenges, and inequities that nationally representative surveys cannot document. Odisha has one of India’s largest and most diverse tribal populations, constituting more than a fifth of the state. State and tribe-specific health data generation is recommended in India’s national roadmap of tribal health. The Odisha tribal family health survey (OTFHS) aims to describe and compare the…
Perception and determinants leading to antimicrobial (mis)use
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the major public health issues globally. This cross-sectional study determined knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding antimicrobial use and AMR among rural communities of Tigiria (Odisha), India. Methods A semi-structured questionnaire based on socio-demographic characteristics, antibiotics usage, awareness of antimicrobial resistance, healthcare utilization and quality o…
Gender differences in Covid-19 knowledge, risk perception, and public stigma among the general community
Vaccination coverage and breakthrough infections of Covid-19 during the second wave among staff of selected medical institutions in India
India experienced the second wave of SARS-CoV-2 infection from April 3 to June 10, 2021. During the second wave, Delta variant B.1617.2 emerged as the predominant strain, spiking cases from 12.5 million to 29.3 million (cumulative) by the end of the surge in India. Vaccines against COVID-19 are a potent tool to control and end the pandemic in addition to other control measures. India rolled out its vaccination programme on January 16, 2021, initi…
Community engagement and involvement in managing the Covid-19 pandemic among urban poor in low-and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Community engagement and involvement (CEI) was crucial for the COVID-19 pandemic response, particularly among the urban poor in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, no evidence synthesis explores how CEI can benefit public health emergencies. OBJECTIVE: We conducted a systematic scoping review of the CEI with an emphasis on stakeholder identification, accountability mapping, the support system, and the engagement process …
Cost-effectiveness of portable-automated ABR for universal neonatal hearing screening in India
The World Health Organization considers Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening (UNHS) essential to global public health. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram has included newborn hearing screening in India since 2013. The program faces human, infrastructure, and equipment shortages. First-line hearing screening with improved diagnostic accuracy is needed. The Portable Automated Auditory Brainstem Responses (P-AABR) can be used in remote areas for UNHS …
Social and biological evaluation of antimicrobial resistance (Sobear) in rural India
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been one of the biggest global health threats in recent years, mostly in low- and middle-income countries, which requires urgent research using a multidisciplinary research approach. The use of large quantities of antimicrobial drugs inappropriately for humans, poultry and agriculture has been recognized as a leading cause of antibiotic resistance and the predominance of drug-resistance pathogens in …
Health-related quality of life among multimorbid patients using the EQ-5D-5L value set for India
Multimorbidity presents major challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. Assessing health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) in multimorbid patients is essential for understanding the overall impact of the patient’s health conditions on wellbeing and the complexities of patient management. This study assessed the HRQoL of multimorbid patients in India using the EQ-5D-5L value set. This observational study included 906 patients from tertiary healthc…
Prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use among pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in India
Background: Tobacco use remains a major public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, which account for 80% of the world's tobacco users. In India, smokeless tobacco (SLT) use is higher among women, likely due to factors such as financial dependence resulting from limited occupational opportunities, peer influence, and gender inequality. Tobacco consumption in any form poses serious health risks to both mothers and thei…
Development of One Health-based community surveillance system to study zoonotic diseases
Animals are responsible for a substantial burden of infectious diseases and pose a serious threat to human health, particularly in peri-urban areas where human-animal-environment interfaces are intensified due to rapid urban expansion. This protocol aims to develop a One Health-based community surveillance system to assess the prevalence, transmission dynamics and risk factors associated with brucellosis, leptospirosis and scrub typhus in a peri-…
WHO launches global network of institutes to strengthen capacity for health inequality monitoring
This article introduces the global WHO-managed Health Inequality Monitoring Network, which is dedicated to strengthening and expanding health inequality monitoring practices at global, regional and country levels. Launched in 2025, the Health Inequality Monitoring Network consists of 12 inaugural institutional members, represented by over 140 affiliated individuals spanning all world regions. The Network aims to: strengthen capacities for health …
Medicine (13 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Family medicine (6 works) · Disease (5 works) · Population (4 works) · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy (4 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Demography (3 works)