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Completed Research Projects - 2024-2025

National Family Health Survey-6, Tripura
Project Title

National Family Health Survey-6, Tripura

Funding Agency

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

Project Team

Dr. Gyan Kashyap (PI), Dr. Amita Mukhopadhyay, Dr. Pijush Kanti Khan Mr. Sarthak Mohapatra, Mr. Saheb Biswas

Duration

September 2023 - July 2024

Location

All the 8 districts in Tripura

About The Project
The Institute has been assigned as a field agency to survey the entire Tripura. IIHMR took up the fieldwork in two stages. The first stage of fieldwork consisted of mapping and listing of households in selected sample village (s)/urban block (s). This served as a frame for the selection of households for collecting information in prescribed survey schedules and in the second phase (main survey) across Tripura State. The fieldwork for mapping and listing in the State of Tripura was completed in November 2023 covering a total of 384 PSUs across the 8 districts of Tripura. Main survey was completed in July 2024.
Awareness, Utilisation and Socio-Economic Impact of PMBJP Kendra in the State of Karnataka (Collaboration with BNMIT and St. Joseph’s University, Bangalore)
Project Title
  • Evaluation of the Impact of the ICDS Programme (including Poshan Abhiyan) in Karnataka State in terms of Improving the Nutritional Status of Women and Children for promoting the achievement of nutritional targets under Sustainable Developmental Goal -2 for the period 2015-16 to 2020-21

Funding Agency

Karnataka Evaluation Authority (KEA), GoK

Project Team

Dr. R. Sarala (PI), Dr. Asna Urooj (Co-PI), Mr. Gowthamghosh Dr. Gyan Chandra Kashyap, Dr. Rajeshwari BS, Dr. Jyoti Vijay Mr. Rajendra D, Dr. Arunesh BS

Duration

Mar 2022 - March 2024

Location

18 districts of Karnataka

About The Project
This study has been initiated by the Karnataka Evaluation Authority, GoK, aimed to evaluate the wider impact of the Integrated Child Developmental Services (ICDS) Programme and Poshan Abhiyan among Pregnant Women, Children (0-6 years), and Adolescent Girls in the selected 18 districts of the Karnataka State. The primary objective of the evaluation was to determine and analyse the outcomes/impact of the program in terms of malnutrition and anemia indicators- stunting, wasting, undernutrition, and anemia among women & children in the state. A cross-sectional study design was adopted. Total 390 Anganwadi centres and appox.4000 beneficiaries of the program from all 18 districts were covered. A mixed methodology was adopted to gather both quantitative and qualitative data viz., KII, FGDs, Case Studies, and Facility surveys of Anganwadi Centres to understand the program implementation, impact, and gaps regarding its outcomes.
Improved Services and Certification for 5 Public Health Centres in Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu
Project Title
Improve the Health Status of the Adult Population through Lifestyle and Nutrition: An Intervention Study in Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency

HCL Foundation (Samuday)

Project Team

Dr. R Sarala (Project Lead), Ms. Sowmia, Ms. Jeyalakshmi, Ms. Mythili Ganesan, Ms. Deepa

Duration

April 2025 – March 2026

Location

Villathikulam and Pudur Taluks, Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu

About The Project
The present study is conducted in Villathikulam and Pudur Taluks, Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), diabetes (men-25, women-22), hypertension (men-28, women-25), Alcohol (men-21.6), tobacco consumption (men- 18.5) is considerably high in Thoothukudi district compared to national average (DM -men (18), women (16), HPT- men (27), women (24), Alcohol (16,5) and Tobacco (29). Thus, intervention focusing on lifestyle modification for NCD control in the community is critical. The program aims to i) enhance the awareness and practice related to NCDs (hypertension and diabetes) risk behaviour viz., tobacco, alcohol consumption, physical exercise, and nutrition/balanced diet among adults ii) increase screening, treatment compliance, and follow-ups for NCDs, especially on Hypertension, Diabetics among adults and iii) assess and measure the outcome and impact of the program. Target beneficiaries of the program are the adults above 18 years.
Improve the Health Status of the Adult Population through Lifestyle and Nutrition: An Intervention Study in Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu
Project Title
Improve the Health Status of the Adult Population through Lifestyle and Nutrition: An Intervention Study in Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency

HCL Foundation (Samuday)

Project Team

Dr. R Sarala (Project Lead), Ms. Sowmia, Ms. Jeyalakshmi, Ms. Mythili Ganesan, Ms. Deepa

Duration

April 2025 – March 2026

Location

Villathikulam and Pudur Taluks, Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu

About The Project
The present study is conducted in Villathikulam and Pudur Taluks, Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), diabetes (men-25, women-22), hypertension (men-28, women-25), Alcohol (men-21.6), tobacco consumption (men- 18.5) is considerably high in Thoothukudi district compared to national average (DM -men (18), women (16), HPT- men (27), women (24), Alcohol (16,5) and Tobacco (29). Thus, intervention focusing on lifestyle modification for NCD control in the community is critical. The program aims to i) enhance the awareness and practice related to NCDs (hypertension and diabetes) risk behaviour viz., tobacco, alcohol consumption, physical exercise, and nutrition/balanced diet among adults ii) increase screening, treatment compliance, and follow-ups for NCDs, especially on Hypertension, Diabetics among adults and iii) assess and measure the outcome and impact of the program. Target beneficiaries of the program are the adults above 18 years.
Strengthening the 1st 1000 Days and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Urban Slums of Bangalore
Project Title
Strengthening 1st 1000 Days and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in Urban Slums of Bangalore

Funding Agency

HCLFoundation (Uday)

Project Team

Dr. R Sarala (Project Lead),
Ms. Chandini (RO)

Duration

April 2024 - March 2025

Location

3 Urban Slums in Bangalore, Karnataka

About The Project
This program focused on underprivileged communities living in the urban slums of Bangalore in strengthening 1st 1000 days and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD). The program 1) identified the gap and strengthened the 1st 1000 days for improved Maternal Child Health outcomes. 2) Enrolled children aged 6 months to 3 years in each creche (total 3 creches), provided nutritious snacks and early simulation for the overall development (Cognitive, Language, Physical, Social, and Emotional) of the child 3) Provided health literacy to parents of ECCD beneficiaries and community on 1st 1000 days viz., child growth and development, IYCF, Early Childhood Education, Food and Nutrition, WASH, Immunization, Family Planning, etc and also improved demand to seek healthcare from public health facilities/FLWs.

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