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Objectives: The present study examines the publication output of authors from India on the topic of "Covid-19 and Psychology" using bibliometric methods. Methods: The publications as listed in Scopus database were identified by using "Covid-19" and its synonyms keywords in "Keyword" and "Title" tags. The results obtained were further restricted to subject "Psychology" under subject tag and country to India. Results: 372 publications emerged in the last 2 years on the topic of "Covid-19 and Psychology", accounting to 4.63% share of global output. About 9.95% and 25.81% share of Indian publications received external funding support and involved international collaboration, respectively. The author's from 277 organizations and 416 authors participated unevenly in the research in this area. The highest number of publications emerged from National Institute of Mental Health and Allied Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangaluru, followed by Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar. Authors from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry had highest impact in terms of citations per paper and relative citation index, followed by authors from King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal. The journals that published the highest number of publications were Asian Journal of Psychiatry (158 papers), Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine (44 papers), and Frontier in Psychology (18 papers). The most commonly investigated topics in terms of frequency of appearances of keywords were mental health (93), followed by anxiety (80), mental disease (68), depression (64), mental stress (34), and social isolation. Conclusion: Over the last 2 years a large number of publications have emerged in the area of COVID-19 and psychology from India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Analyses the 1293 Indian publications in cataract research during 2002-2011, with a focus on contribution and citation impact of 15 most productive countries, India's overall contribution, its growth, citation impact, the share of international collaborative papers, identification of significant countries in India's international collaboration, different types of cataract research, analyses of research by subfields and different population age groups, productivity, and impact of leading Indian institutions and authors and pattern of communication of Indian output in most productive journals. The Scopus Citation Database has been used to retrieve the data for 10 years (2002-2011). Indian publications increased from 87 papers in 2002 to 195 papers in 2011, witnessing an annual average growth rate of 10.03%, registering an average citation impact per paper of 3.26 and international collaborative share of 21.58% during 2002-2011. Suggest that the government should encourage the decision makers and ophthalmologists and allied persons involved in ophthalmic services to make serious efforts in reducing the burden of cataract disease by increasing the R&D, strengthening of national and international collaboration and improve the existing training programs for ophthalmologic professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study quantitatively analyze Indian dengue research output during the 10 years from 2003 to 2012, using Scopus international multidisciplinary database. The study focused on global publication output, share, rank, and citation impact of top 15 most productive nations, India's publications output, growth, global publication share and research impact, international collaborative papers share in national output and the share of major international collaborative partner countries in total India's international collaborative papers, contribution of various sub-fi elds and distribution by population age groups, productivity and citation impact of its leading Indian institutions and authors and Indian contribution in most productive journals. Indian contribution in dengue fever research consisted of 910 papers, which increased from 27 papers in 2003 to 193 papers in 2012, witnessing an annual average growth rate of 28.19%.Among the top 15 most productive countries, India holds second position in dengue fever research output, with global publication share of 10.22% during 2003-12. The average citation per paper scored by India was 3.27, the least among the top 15 most productive countries during 2003-12. India's share of international collaborative papers was 10.55% during 2003-12, which increased from 9.12% during 2003-07 to 11.13% during 2008-12. The present India's research efforts in dengue research are low in view of the 50,222 cases of dengue in 2012 alone. The country needs to increase its research output and also increase its research impact substantially particularly through enhanced national and international collaboration, besides evolving a national policy for identifi cation, monitoring and control of dengue cases and also evolving a research strategy with suffi cient funding commitment to solve this growing national problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines 3,653 Indian publications on lung cancer research, as covered in Scopus database during 2005-14, experiencing an annual average growth rate of 18.81% and citation impact of 4.20. The world lung cancer output (169,352 publications) came from several countries, of which the top 15 most productive countries (United States, China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Canada, and South Korea) accounted for 93.17% share of the global output during 2005-14. India's global publication share was 2.16% and holds 12th rank in the global output during 2005-14. India's share of international collaborative publications on lung cancer was 17.79% during 2005-14, which decreased from 19.89 to 17.06% from 2005-09 to 2010-14. Breast cancer in the field of medicine accounted for the largest share (63.62%) of output, followed by biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology (28.77%); pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmaceutics (23.87%); chemistry (9.31%); agricultural and biological sciences (3.26%); and immunology and microbiology (2.23%) during 2005-14. Diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy among treatments methods together accounted for a share of 61.20% publications in Indian lung cancer research during 2005-14. Among the different states, Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Chandigarh, and Telangana together account for 53.41% share during 2005-14. In India's cumulative lung cancer publications output during 2005-14, the most productive 14 Indian organizations, 15 authors, and 15 journals together contributed to 33.71, 11.27, and 20.23% share, respectively. The 31 high-cited papers in lung cancer research registered an average citation per paper of 294.74. Of the 31 high-cited papers (19 articles and 12 reviews), 7 were single institution, 3 national collaborative, and 21 international collaborative papers. The 31 high-cited papers have appeared in 23 journals. In light of this, the authors suggest the need to develop a National Cancer Prevention Policy, which should make specific recommendations for national action by governments and non-government organizations, including programs and strategies, to reduce the incidence of specific preventable cancer types. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyzes 1078 India's publications on suicide research during 10 years, i.e., 2005-2014, as indexed in Scopus International Multidisciplinary Database. The study focuses on the various aspects of performance of India's suicide research, such as the publication growth, citation impact, international collaboration, subject-wise distribution of publications, contribution and citation impact of Indian organizations and authors, medium of communication, and characteristics of its high-cited papers. This study reveals that India's research output on suicides research witnessed an annual average growth rate of 10.49%, registered an average citation impact per paper of 9.75, and a share of 16.23% of international collaborative publications. India's global publication and share to world suicide research was 2.47% during 1999-2014. Medicine contributed the largest publication share of 84.32%, followed by pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmaceutics and social sciences (19.94%), environment science (9.37%), biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology (8.35% share), psychology (7.05% share), neuroscience (4.36% share), economics, econometrics, and finance (2.23% share), and immunology and microbiology (1.95% share) during 2005-2014. About 294 organizations and 356 authors participated in 1078 Indian papers in suicide research, of which the top 15 most productive Indian organizations and authors together contributed 36.18% and 17.44% publications share and 49.58% and 56.06% citation share to the India's publications and citation output on suicide research during 2005-2014. This study also suggests the need for taking up of measures at population, sub-population, and individual levels to prevent suicide and suicide attempts. Suicide is a complex issue and therefore suicide prevention efforts require coordination and collaboration among multiple sectors of society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Public provisioning of quality health care to make available affordable and reliable health services constitutes the focal point of national health programs and policies. Signifi cant progress has been achieved over the decades during the various 5-year plan periods. The present paper discusses the changes achieved in the key areas of health over the XI 5-year plan period and further proposals for important areas under the XII 5-year plans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this systematic review is firstly to critically appraise and summarize the peer-reviewed published evidence on the relationship between the caste system and risk factors for poor health status in India and secondly, to discuss the concept of the social gradient and policies that have been developed to address social inequalities of healthcare in India. Studies explored the relationship between caste membership and health-related risk factors such as mortality, health behaviors, and nutritional status. Review revealed odds of mortality; poor health behaviors and poor nutritional status were higher and in some cases were significantly higher in lower caste groups in comparison to reference groups. Odds ratios reported for mortality and poor health behaviors were significantly higher in older populations. Odds ratios reported for nutritional status and mortality were significantly higher in younger populations. Further research on the independent effects of wealth and education would broaden the scope of the social gradient health equation in India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Quality of care is central to current efforts under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in India to sustain gains in utilization of institutional maternal and newborn care. For effective planning around institutionalizing quality improvement systems, it is important to critically evaluate India's maternal health policy and services in historical perspective. Objectives: The narrative review was conducted (i) to trace the evolution of concern with quality in maternal health in the context of health system development in India from independence (1947) to the present; and (ii) identify quality-related issues and areas for further action to improve maternal and infant survival outcomes. Materials and Methods: Peer reviewed scientifi c publications were identifi ed through systematic searches of scientifi c databases, grey literature and policy documents. Altogether 174 documents were reviewed. Prospectively designed forms extracted data on (i) health system and quality development; (ii) service performance; (iii) health and safe delivery outcomes. Results: In the fi rst four decades after independence, concerns with infrastructure expansion and vertical disease eradication programmes neglected quality of maternal healthcare in India. With growing concern for quality, strategies addressing this were incorporated in NRHM launched in 2005, including public health standards and quality assurance system in reproductive and child health services. Conclusion: Focus on quality in maternal health in India has increased in recent years, especially under NRHM, and this has helped accelerate progress in maternal and neonatal outcomes. Further action areas include the need to increase funding, match rising demand with quality services and enhance functioning of quality assurance system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Empirical research reported that Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) accomplished the proximate target of increasing institutional delivery. However, discontents existed on the process and other outcomes of the scheme. Methods: To assess the implementation process of JSY in West Bengal, a cross-sectional study was conducted in six districts with population of 29.5 million covering 80 health sub-centers, 12 Primary health centers, 12 community health centers and six district hospitals. Data regarding barriers for utilization were collected through structured interview of the women who delivered within last 12 months. In-depth interviews of health personnel at different levels of government health system and review of relevant records were conducted to assess their awareness as well as flow of fund, record keeping and community-based monitoring of the scheme. Results: Almost universal awareness regarding benefits and conditionality of JSY among beneficiaries and health personnel, flexibility from health institutions for making the process of disbursement more users' friendly, regular record keeping in cash books are the strengths of this scheme. Delay in disbursement and multiple visits from beneficiaries for receipt of incentive, almost no system of assessing the requirement of fund, inequitable distribution of fund, and diversion of fund from other head to meet the expenses of JSY, lack of community-level monitoring of the scheme might potentially affect the success of the scheme. Conclusion: Removal of procedural complexities for beneficiaries, smooth flow of fund based on actual need and community-level monitoring are a few challenges that are to be redressed urgently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Morbidities have emerged as major threats to livelihoods of the poor. An estimated 150 million have been reported as spending more than 40% of their income on their health needs. Aim: To identify the determinants of enrolment and experiences of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) benefi ciaries in Udupi district, India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in Udupi district between March and August 2012. A mixed method approach using qualitative and quantitative methods was used. The study included all households who were eligible under the RSBY scheme recognized by the Planning Commission of India as below poverty line (BPL) households and participants recruited above 18 years of age. The sample included in the study was 316 households and took into account 95% confi dence interval and 20% precision. Results: Education of the household head, marital status, household size and awareness of the cost of enrollment to RSBY were seen to be signifi cantly associated with enrollment to RSBY (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis of four variables which showed statistical signifi cance including household size, marital status, education, and prior awareness about the cost of enrollment into RSBY showed that prior knowledge of the cost of enrollment into the scheme and household size of less than fi ve were major determinants to enrolling for RSBY. On qualitative analysis, the majority of the scheme users reported that the enrolment under RSBY had benefi tted them and they are willing to renew the scheme again in the next round of enrollment. Conclusions: The awareness on scheme details among those included in the present study was found to be low. Information and education campaigns could improve involvement of both the insurers as well as the local institutions offering care and possibly increase utilization rate of RSBY. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Analyses were done on the Indian publication outputs on liver disorder research during 2003-2012, on several parameters, including contribution and citation impact of the most productive countries, India's overall contribution, its growth pattern, citation impact, the share of international collaboration, identifi cation of the signifi cant participating countries in India's international collaboration, contribution and impact of different types of liver disorders, productivity and impact of leading Indian institutions and authors, and pattern of communication of Indian output in most productive journals. Materials and Methods: The Scopus Citation Database has been used to retrieve the data for 10 years (2003-2012) by searching with the keyword 'liver,' in the combined Title, Abstract, and Keywords fi eld. Results: The Indian publication's output in the liver disorder research consisted of 2380 articles during 2003-2012, which increased from 143 articles in 2003 to 378 articles in 2012, witnessing an annual average growth rate of 11.92%. The average citation impact per article registered by the Indian publications for liver disorder research was 4.68 during 2003-2012, which decreased from 6.43 during 2003-2007 to 3.71 during 2008-2012. The international collaborative share of India in the overall liver disorder research was 15.34% during 2003-2012, which increased from 12.65% during 2003-2007 to 16.84% during 2008-2012. Conclusions: Keeping in view the severity of liver disorders in India, there is a need to increase the investment in Research and Development (R and D) to bring about improvements in supportive care and a need to set up a Hepatitis Registry. Efforts must be made to develop state- and government-supported prevention and control strategies, including conducting mass awareness programs, formulation of universal guidelines for immunization, promotion of partnerships, development of an evidence-based policy, and development of programs for prevention of transmission, along with better fi nancial and social support initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In spite of the numerous chronic diseases that have been linked to obesity, studies focusing on the awareness regarding causes, consequences and strategies to prevent and control of obesity among women are lacking in the literature, especially in developing countries such as India, where obesity is culturally accepted and nurtured and women bearded the highest weight gain in the recent decade. Objective: We explored the awareness regarding causes, consequences and preventive measures of obesity among 325 ever-married aged 20-54 years women with different levels of body mass index (BMI) in the national capital territory of Delhi representing urban India. Materials and Methods: A population based follow-up survey of women systematically selected from the second round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-2, 1998-99) samples who were re-interviewed after four years in 2003. As a part of qualitative data collection, the respondents were asked to free list open-ended questions on causes, consequences and preventive measures of obesity. Responses were analyzed through Anthropac software package. Results: Over eating was reported as the most important cause of obesity by normal and overweight women whereas obese women reported fried food consumption as the most important cause of weight gain. A few women from each group reported changing lifestyle as a cause of obesity. Also, there were lots of misconceptions about the cause of obesity among women (such as no tension in life, more tension, happiness, constipation, problem in Delhi's water etc.). In terms of the consequences of obesity, the participants were well aware of the common physical consequences. Normal and obese women reported breathlessness as the most important consequence whereas overweight women reported problem in standing and sitting. Regarding preventive measures, overweight and obese women reported 'walking' as most important preventive measure of obesity whereas normal women reported 'doing exercise'. In addition, 'dieting' was reported as the next important preventive measures of obesity by all groups of women. Conclusion: Our study of a fairly large, communitybased sample of women has shown that women were aware of the complex nature of obesity in terms of causes, consequences and a range of potential solutions. The findings are important for public health interventions in obesity care in India. Implementation of health promotion and health education in the community should use effective school education and mass media programme to raise more awareness of the causes, consequences and preventive measures and hammer misconceptions, to combat the growing level of obesity among Indian women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: India has the largest percentage/number of vitamin A defi cient children in the world. However, the effectiveness of a program of vitamin A supplementation at the population level has been rarely examined. We aim to examine the status of vitamin A supplementation among preschool children in India and its association with their socioeconomic and demographic characteristics and the social and economic development level of the State in which they reside. Materials and Methods: Data are from a cross-sectional study of 20,802 children aged 12-35 months whose mothers participated in the National Family Health Survey 3 (NFHS-3) conducted during 2005-2006. The association between the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the children, the social and economic development status of the State in which they reside and vitamin A supplementation status was examined by means of unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models. Results: Only 25% of the children in India received vitamin A supplementation, indicating a poor coverage, and the differences between the States were wide (<10% to >45%). Rural children (OR: 1.20; 95% CI: 1.10-1.30; P < 0.0001) and children of educated mothers (OR: 2.40; 95% CI: 2.04-2.83; P < 0.0001) were more likely to receive vitamin A supplementation than others. Children born in a higher birth order (6+) (OR: 0.54; 95% CI: 0.46-0.63; P < 0.0001) and those residing in states with low levels of social and economic development (OR: 0.51; 95% CI: 0.46-0.57; P < 0.0001) were only about half as likely to receive vitamin A supplementation as their counterparts. Conclusion: The national vitamin A supplementation program in India did not reach a majority of preschool children in 2005. Greater maternal formal education, higher household wealth status and high social development status of their State of residence appears to be an important determinant for receipt of a vitamin A supplementation by preschool children in India [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]