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Department Of Community Medicine
The Department of Community Medicine at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences was started in 2002 and as per the Institute's motto "TO REACH THE UNREACHED" we have been extending promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care services to the rural and urban residents of our service areas.
About us
The department plays a key role in providing quality medical education and producing high quality public health professionals and community physicians. The department also strives to impart the ethical values to health professionals and constantly motivates the professionals to master the art of healing and explore the new frontiers of Medicine through committed research.
Statement of Mission and Vision
To "Reach the Unreached" with a view to provide promotive, preventive, curative rehabilitative and holistic health care to the community specially to those who are underprivileged.
To provide quality medical education with ethical values, empathy, compassion and love to select young men and women who have the dedication to master the art of healing and explore the frontiers of medicine through committed teaching and research
Undergraduate Training Program
Community medicine is taught to undergraduate medical students from 1st to 7th semester. Students are trained by a team of qualified and dedicated faculty to make them understand the concept of health and its determinants, how to assess the community health problems, how to plan, implement and evaluate the community based health interventions. During the internship, they are posted in the primary health centres functioning under our department. Apart from regular theory and practical classes, there are clinical postings in which opportunities are provided to the students to practice community medicine.
Community based projects carried out as part of ROME
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| 2006 | Health status of children attending Anganwadi |
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| 2015 | Community profile of rural filed practice area of PIMS Kancheepuram Tamil Nadu |
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| 2018 | Active case finding of tuberculosis in the Muthialpet, Tsunami quarters and Ganapathichetikulam |
| 2019 | Active case finding of tuberculosis in the Villianur PHC |
| 2020 | Active case finding of tuberculosis in the Alankuppam, Pillaichavady, Muthialpet, Anaichankuppam |
Postgraduate Training Program
The purpose of postgraduate education is to create specialist who would provide high quality healthcare and advance the cause of science through research & training. Thisthree-year course is designed in alignment with Pondicherry University (Central University) and NMC/ MCI, to create a cadre of professionals who are competent to meaningfully contribute their expertise in planning, implementation, co-ordination, monitoring, evaluation of Primary Healthcare Program based on scientific evidence and also covering wide skills viz., technical, managerial, administrative, organisational skills, applied skills, in Health Information Management software application and soft skills of communication, motivation, decision making, team building, training in scientific communication and medical writing. They are supervised at all times by faculty and knowledge is imparted by a continuous hands-on process.As a future Community Medicine specialist, one will inculcate a holistic view of health and medical interventions primarily focused on Community Health/ Population Health.
Postgraduate Presentations:
The resident is expected to make oral and power point presentations in the various topics assigned. These will be evaluated and feedback will be given during each session.Clinico- social case presentations, seminars, journal clubs, group discussions (WHO- Weekly Epidemiological Reports, Public Health Updates),periodic dissertation progress are done throughout the course.
Interdepartmental postings:
In Departments of Emergency Medical Service, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Microbiology and Pulmonary Medicine.
Intradepartmental postings:
- Rural Health Training Centre, Chunampet
- Rural Health Centre, Anichankuppam
- PIMS Urban Health Centre, Lawspet
- Health Promotion Clinic, PIMS.
- Government Health & Wellness Centre (Primary Health Centre), Kalapet
- Government Health & Wellness Centre (Primary Health Centre), Muthialpet
- Government Health & Wellness Centre (Subcentre), Alankuppam
Peripheral Postings and Visits to institutes of public health importance concerning the various National Health Program
- Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), ICMR
- Public Health Laboratory, Govt of Puducherry
- Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP)
- ESI Hospital
- TB & Chest Disease Hospital (National Tuberculosis Elimination Program)
- National Leprosy Eradication Program, Puducherry
- National Vector Borne Disease Control Program, Puducherry
- National Program for Control of Blindness, Puducherry
- National Oral Health Program, Main Block of the Old Maternity Hospital Complex, Puducherry
- Immunization (NHM), Main Block of the Old Maternity Hospital Complex, Puducherry
- National Program for Prevention and Control of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Cancer and Stroke, Main Block of the Old Maternity Hospital Complex, Puducherry
- Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health & Adolescent (RMNCH+A), Main Block of the Old Maternity Hospital Complex, Puducherry
- National AIDS Control Program, IGGGH&PGI, Puducherry
- National Program for Health Care of Elderly, GH Puducherry
- Port Health Organization, Chennai
- National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT), Chennai
- National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai
- King's Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research, Chennai
- Airport Health Organization, Chennai
- Government Hospital Tambaram Sanitorium, Chennai
- Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute, Chengalpet
Other Activities
- IPHA & IAPSM postgraduate quiz
- Intra and Intercollegiate quiz competitions
- Poster and oral presentations in conferences
- Undergraduate teaching by the postgraduates under supervision
- Active involvement in Extra mural Community based Research Projects
- Training and supportive supervision of interns and staffs at Health Centres.
- Promoting Health education and conducting Medical camps
COVID-19 related activities
- COVID-19 Vaccination External Monitoring Duty, WHO - Government Primary Health Centres, Session sites and House-to-house surveys in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
- Active and passive surveillance for COVID-19 cases in Puducherry.
- Contact tracing for COVID-19 cases admitted in Tertiary Care Centres(Govt and Private), Puducherry.
- Screening of travellers at Toll centres in Puducherry.
- Management of mild and moderate COVID-19 patients in the hospital.
- Training of health care workers (ASHA, ANM, AWW, etc) regarding COVID-19 surveillance activities
- Supervision of COVID-19 vaccination session site, PIMS.
Field visits
In the third semester, students are taken to the community where they learn about various community based organizations like panchayat raj, anganwadi centres etc. They are also introduced to the three tier health care delivery system especially at the primary health care level. Visits are organized to different types of community (rural villages, urban slums, etc) to make the students understand about the various determinants of health.
Family study
During this posing, students are allotted two families for a period of two weeks. They learn about the socio-demography characteristics, environmental, nutritional aspects and health status of the family. They identify the problems with respect to the above parameters and analyze the causes of such problems. Under the guidance of faculty, they plan and implement interventions to solve the identified problems.
Clinico-Social Case Review
Common public health problems like tuberculosis, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, antenatal woman, postnatal woman, child malnutrition etc are taught to the students. They have to interview and examine the individuals with the above conditions in the community. They have to identify the condition/diagnosis, assess the possible causes/risk factors and suggest interventions for the management of the conditions.
ROME (Re-Orientation of Medical Education) Posting
Students are posted under the Department of Community Medicine for one month during this posting. They are divided into four groups. Each group is allotted a particular research topic based on the common public health problems identified in our field practice areas. Under the guidance of the faculty, the protocols are prepared with specific objectives and details of materials and methods by the students. Students collect the data from the community by house to house survey. They are trained to enter and analyze the data. Based on the results, a community diagnosis is made. At the end of the posting, interventions are done according to the findings of the research. Finally, they have to submit a detail report of the ROME posting. During this posting, they are trained about how to conduct community based research and to plan and execute community based health interventions.
About us
Department of Community Medicine of PIMS established along with other basic departments during 2002. There are six Health Centre functioning now actively, covering both Urban and Rural population in an around Pondicherry full-fledged medical care and Preventive Health Care been extended from the centres.
| S.No | Centre Name | Faculty Incharge | Medical Officers |
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| 1 | Rural Health Training Centre, Chunampet | Dr. Velavan, Associate Professor | Dr. Sharone GandhiDr. Monisha |
| 2 | Rural Health Centre, Anichankuppam | Dr. Roselin. M, Assistant Professor | Dr. Mahendran Dr. Vigneshwaran. E |
| 3 | Urban Health Centre, Lawspet | Dr. Rajesh Kumar Konduru, Professor | Dr. Shria Vaithegi |
| 4 | Health Promotion Clinic, PIMS | Dr. Murugan. N, Professor | Dr. Aswini. S |
| 5 | Government Health & Wellness Centre (Primary Health Centre), Kalapet | Dr. Murugan. N,Professor | Dr. Prakash |
| 6 | Government Health & Wellness Centre (Primary Health Centre), Muthialpet | Dr.Murugan.N, Professor | Dr. Afrin Fathima |
| 7 | Government Health & Wellness Centre (Subcentre), Alankuppam | Dr. Saranya. R, Assistant Professor | Dr. Guruprasath. B |
Lawspet
Urban Health Centre (UHC) - Lawspet
The PIMS Urban Health Centre is functioning in Krishna nagar, Lawspet, which is located 14 kms away from the PIMS hospital. The health centre functions from 7am to 9pm. Basic medical and surgical treatment facilities, medical consultation and laboratory services are available at the centre. Special services such as dental and physiotherapy are also available from 8 am - 4.30 pm. It also provides pharmacy and ambulance services.
Community Based Services
The field practice areas covered under the urban health centre are Muthialpet, Pakkamudayanpet and Narikuravar colony (tribal area). Around 3102 families are covered which consists of population around 12,164. Each family is visited once in three months by regular house to house visits by the field staff (ANM and MSWs) and during the house visits, individual family folders are updated and their health conditions are monitored. Free medical camps have been conducted in the community by providing services and health education are given using IEC materials like charts and banners.
Project Sneham: On October 2nd 2012, "Project Sneham" was launched by the Department of Community Medicine focusing on promoting the health of the nomadic tribe (Narikuravars) through Behaviour Change Communication (BCC), who are residing in Narikuravar colony near Lawspet. The colony consisting of 68 families, population of about 292. Weekly visits are made by the faculty along with Interns and field staffs for delivering health care services and improving their overall community health.
BIRAC/DBT RFP 3
A Community Based Surveillance for Dengue/ DSS funded by DBT/BIRAC's National Biopharma Mission (2019-2022), has been conducted in the field practice area of the Urban Health Centre, PIMS.
Training Programs
Interns and postgraduates posted in urban health centre are given first hand learning experience about community health assessment, community health interventions, national health programmes, health care delivery system and clinical skills etc. Apart from them, training is also provided for B.Sc medical sociology and MSW students from colleges of Kerala, Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical Universities are posted in Urban Health Centre.
Chunampet
It was established during 2002 and situated around 30kms away from PIMS. The Hospital is built on 5acre land in the village Chunampet in Chengalpet district, Tamil Nadu. The centre covers a population of 1 lakh for general services and 30,000 population for active services. We have adopted 6500 families in the nearby villages for this purpose. The hospital is having 10 beds, X-ray facilities, lab investigation facilities and ambulance services with 24 hours emergency care. The women and children are given priority care during daily health visits by the health workers, medical interns and monthly visit by the medical officers. Specialists from Paediatrics and Obstetrics &Gynaecology department of PIMS visit the centre every week. Regular free health camps, health education sessions, free health check-up of vulnerable population and school health programmes are organized in these villages We also collaborate with the Government Primary Health Centre in delivering the services related to National Health Programmes such as immunization, antenatal and NCD clinics.
Community Health and Rural Training Hall:
With the generous donation from MalayalaManorama, a two storey Community Health and Rural Training Hall has been built within the RHTC - Chunampet campus. Many community health and rural developments programmes have been conducted in this hall including Medical Camps, Healthy Baby Show, World Health Day, School Health Programmes, Medical Exhibition etc.
Community Health and Information Management System (CHIMS)
The centre is continuously collecting and maintaining the records of family and individuals residing in the field practice area since 2002. These records were computerized since 2014 and named as CHIMS. Data were entered with the help of EPIDATA software. Each individual was assigned an eleven-digit UID (Unique Identification Number) which is mandatory while collecting data. Social mapping of villages was also done and house numbers were interlinked with UID. By this method, each individual can be easily identified for collecting any information, conducting research or for further intervention.
Anichankuppam
The health centre was established in the year 2006 along the ECR road in the Anichankuppam village of Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, about 5 kms from PIMS hospital. It is a 10 bedded hospital which is manned by a team of 14 staff members who work in two shifts. The health centre provides promotive, preventive and curative services to a population of about 10000 residing in 12 villages of the Marakkanam block. The hospital services provided by the health centre include emergency medical treatment, medical consultation, minor surgical treatment, pharmacy, laboratory services and dental consultation. The health centre also has one of its kind Herbal garden with about 30 herbs and plants with varied medicinal properties.
The community services which is rendered in the nearby villages of the Marakkanam block includes Maternal and child health services, provision of medicines for minor ailments, health education, drinking water quality analysis, referral services and non-communicable disease management. The community outreach services are provided by the field health staff on a daily basis and periodical visit by Medical Officer. Once a month free medical camp is organized in the field practice area where free consultation and medicines are provided and necessary referral to higher medical centres is done. Community based academic activities happen periodically in the field practice area which caters to the learning and training of both undergraduate and postgraduate medical and nursing students.
DHS/DDESS Project field Office
The health centre also houses the main office of the DHS/ Demographic Developmental Environmental Surveillance Site (DDESS) of PIMS established under the Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India.
Govt. Primary
Kalapet Govt. PHC
Kalapet Health centre is 2kms away from PIMS. Primary Health centre of Government of Pondicherry has MoU for Round the clock services by the department of Government of Pondicherry. Our Doctors, Pharmacists and staff nurses along with Lab technician and Health workers are working in the centres to provide medical cover Emergency services for the nearby community.
Muthialpet Govt. PHC
MuthialpetHealth centre is 15 kms away from PIMS. Primary Health centre of Government of Pondicherry has MoU for Round the clock services by the department of Government of Pondicherry. Our Doctors, Pharmacists and staff nurses along with Lab technician and Health workers are working in the centres to provide medical cover Emergency services for the nearby community.
Alankuppam Govt. Subcenter
As per the request by Government of Puducherry, the subcentre at Alankuppam was taken over by Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences in February 2015 to run the morning shift from 8AM to 2 PM. AlankuppamSubcenter is about 15 Kms from PIMS serving approximately 5000 population. Medical Officer is posted to provide the basic medical services to the patients attending the health centre. Post Graduates &interns are posted here to learn about the functioning of Government PHCs and the implementation of various National Health Programmes.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion Clinic
The department is involved in running this clinic aimed to promote health education among the patients (patient's attenders), staffs and students of PIMS. The annual health check-up of the PIMS staff is being done through this clinic. The contact tracing activities of the sputum positive TB patients and COVID-19 patients admitted at PIMS is another important activity undertaken.
Extramural & Intramural Research Projects
ONGOING PROJECTS
- BIRAC/ DBT RFP 3 - Community Based Surveillance for Dengue/ DSS in the Urban and Rural Health Centers and Primary Health Centers of PIMS, Puducherry.BT/NBM/0208/05/19 funded by DBT/BIRAC's National Biopharma Mission (2019-2022)
- Dengue Tetravalent Phase I/II trial: A PhaseI/II, Double blind, Placebo controlled, Randomized, Multicentre, prospective study to evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of the single dose 'Dengue tetravalent vaccine, Live attenuated (Recombinant, Lyophilized)' in healthy subjects. This is a tetravalent Dengue trail ongoing in four sites in India where PIMS is one of the study site. Sponsored by Panacea Bio tech LTD. (2019-2021)
- ICMR - CARE (Kidney Diseases) - ICMR -CARE project on Kidney Diseases-Biomarkers & newer therapeutics (ICMRs Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence (CARE)- awarded to SGPGIMS, Lucknow). Dr.Sasti Tiwari (Additional Professor in Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology) is the PI for this project and PIMS- Pondicherry is one of the study site. (2018-2023)
- Effects of lock down due toCOVID-19 Pandemic onhealth seeking behaviouramong the residents of anurban area in Puducherry. PIMS- Dept. of Community Medicine & Gastroenterology.
- Comparison of fractureresistance ofendodontically treatedteeth restored withprefabricated post andcustom cast post andcore in mandibularpremolar tooth. -An invitro study
- Adherence to medical regimen among type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients: role of psychosocial factors. Dept. pf Psychology, University of Allahabad (UGC)
- Epidemiological impact and intersection of the COVID-19 and Tuberculosis pandemic in Brazil, Russia, South Africa and India, NTEP funded by DBT-
COMPLETED PROJECTS
- ICMR - INDIAB, Puducherry Site (Sept 2018 to Jun 2019): Title: ICMR Indiab Study in the Union Territory of Puducherry. One of the collaborating site for MDRF Chennai.
- ICMR Tribal TB Project - 2015-2017. Title: Estimate the burden of TB among the tribal population and develop an innovative health system model to strengthen TB control in the tribal areas.(ICMR Tribal Sub-plan (Division of ECD), NIRT - Chennai).. IRIS No 2014- 2482A- 2015-2017.
- The International Union Against TB and Lung diseases (IUATLD)-Structured Operational Research Training Initiative (SORT-IT)Variations in treatment outcomes of the previously treated patients indifferent TB units of Puducherry and factors influencing them - A Mixed Methodapproach
- The International Union Against TB and Lung diseases (IUATLD)- Structured Operational Research Training Initiative (SORT-IT) Impact of CB-NAAT on TB notification under programme setting in a district in South India: A mixed methods study
- Global Fund PTLFU Study - 2016:Title: Identifying and addressing factors contributing to pre-treatment loss to follow up of tuberculosis patients referred for treatment from medical colleges in Pondicherry: A Quasi Experimental Study (Global Fund (GFATM) Implementation Research Grant on Tuberculosis 2016). DISHA Project - Department of Health Research (ICMR), New Delhi, GOI 2015-2017. Title: Effectiveness of diet and lifestyle intervention through Information Education Communication (IEC) tools with Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) as the centre of knowledge dissemination for hypertension (including hypercholesterolemia and diabetes) risk reduction - a cluster randomized controlled trial. IRIS No: 2011-01970C 2012-2015
- Prevalence of ocular trauma and its effects on vision: A study in a coastal population of South India.
- Clinical Profile, diagnosis and burden of blindness due to glaucoma in a teaching hospital in Southern India
- Selected demographic and health indicators of twenty villages around PIMS RHTC, A retrospective record review.
- Profile of patients presenting with poisoning and perception in management of these patients a rural area of South India: A Mixed Method study.
- Health Seeking behaviour of patients with Diabetes Mellitus in an urban area of Pondicherry.
- Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel-group, multi-centre phase III adaptive clinical trial to assess the safety and immunogenicity of Gam-COVID - Vac combined vector vaccine for SARS- CoV-2 infection in Indian healthy subjects funded by Sputnik LLC, Russia and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, India
ICMR - STS Project
| Year | Title | Name of the Student | Name of the guide |
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| 2007 | A multicentric study of awareness regarding TB and action taking behaviour of chest symptomatics residing in urban slums in Pondicherry. | Ms. S Priya | Dr. Anil J Purty |
| 2008 | Validation of the Indian diabetes risk score among known diabetics and their family members in urban Pondicherry | Ms. Mohana Priya | Dr. Mahendran Dr. Anil J Purty |
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Ms. Saratha Devi | Dr. (Brig) Zile Singh |
| Ms. Rebecca Ninan | Dr. Preetam Mahajan | |
| 2010 |
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Ms. Karthiga V | Dr. Abhijit V Boratne |
| Ms. Namratha Jagdish | Ms. Dhivya K | |
| Dr. Joy Bazroy | Dr. Shib Sekhar Datta | |
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Ms. Garpagalakshmi | Dr. Anil J Purty |
| Ms. SasiRekha | Ms. G. Smyrna | |
| Dr. Priyanka Raj | Dr. (Brig) Zile Singh | |
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Ms. PriyaSundarajan | Dr. Venkatachalam |
| Ms. S. Niveatha | Dr.P. Stalin | |
| Ms. H. Sankari | Dr. Joy Bazroy | |
| Ms. V. Vallishri | Dr. Anil J Purty | |
| 2013 | Awareness and Utilisation of Social Security Schemes by the Elderly Population in the Coastal Region of Puducherry. | Mr. Siddhant Jeevan Thampi | Dr. Venkatachalam |
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Mr. KishorKumar.D |
Dr. P. Stalin |
| Ms. M. SmrithiKrishnamohan | Dr. P. Stalin | |
| 2015 |
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Ms. Abinaya. R | Dr. A. Velavan |
| Mr. Mohammed Shareef. P.M | Dr. R. PrahanKumar | |
| Mr. DeepuPalal | Dr. P. Stalin | |
| 2017 | Efficacy of Behavioural Change Communication using WhatsApp on Glycemic Control among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in an Urban Area of Pondicherry: A Randomized Controlled Trial. | Ms. Jayashree | Dr. P. Stalin |
| 2018 | Digital Gaming and Psychological Well Being among Adolescents. | Mr. Praveen Arun | Dr. P. Stalin |
| 2019 | Risk factors and morbidity profiling of a tribal community in Puducherry. | Mr. Haarish Kumar .D | Dr. A. Velavan |
| 2020 | Awareness and health care seeking behavior regarding acute respiratory infections among mothers of under 5 children attending OPD of a rural health centre in Tamil Nadu. | Ms . K Rasha Aslam | Dr. Abhilasha Nair |
Post Graduate Dissertations
| Year | Title | Name of the Student | Name of the Guide / Co-Guide |
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| 2008 - 11 | A study of morbidity pattern among salt production workers in Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu | Dr. Johnson Cherian | |
| Dr. Murugan Natesan | |||
| 2009-12 | An epidemiological study of nutritional status and its correlates among under-5 children in a rural area of Kancheepurum, Tamil Nadu | Dr. Suba Joice | |
| Evaluation of risk factors for default and the determinants of treatment interruptions among RNTCP category II TB patients in Puducherry and Dindugul (TN) | Dr. J. Thanga Vignesh | ||
| 2010-13 | A study of morbidity and health seeking behavior among fisher man in coastal areas of Villupurum district Tamil Nadu | Dr. SathyaNarayanan | |
| A study of health related quality of life and its determinants among individuals with Diabetes Meelites living in urban Puducherry | Dr. Sherin Billy Abraham | ||
| 2011-14 | Effects of selective lifestyle interventions through IEC tools among adults with pre-hypertension and hypertension living in an urban area of Puducherry | Dr. Velavan | |
| Prevalence of risk factors for coronary artery disease among population aged 30years and above in a rural area of Villupurum district, Tamil Nadu | Dr.Jayaramachandran | ||
| 2012-15 | A cross sectional study of initial default among TB patients diagnosed in four medical colleges in Puducherry | Dr. Divja | |
| Prevalence of low birth weight and its determinants in a rural area of Tamil Nadu - A case control study | Dr. Kanimozhi | ||
| Prevalence of alcohol consumption and morbidity pattern among alcohol consumers in an urban area of Puducherrry | Dr. Muthurajesh | ||
| Prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity among elderly people in urban area of Puducherry | Dr. Dr.Rajkamal | ||
| 2013-16 | Assessment of implementation of Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) in medical colleges of Tamil Nadu , Kerala and Puducherry | Dr. Abel K Samuel Johnson |
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| An epidemiological study of Road traffic accidents among patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry | Dr. Muthukumar T | ||
| Prevalence of visual impairment and its determinants among 10-14 years school children in Puducherry | Dr. Vishnu Prasad | ||
| 2014-17 | Determinants of underweight and under five children in a rural area of Tamil Nadu - A community based cross sectional study | Dr. Arun S | |
| 2016-19 | Effect of health Education on the health seeking behaviour of diabetic adults in a rural population of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu | Dr. Vasanth E | Dr. Rajesh Kumar Konduru Dr. Amit Kumar Mishra |
| Nutritional status of preschool children (3-5 years) in an urban area of Pondicherry. | Dr. Tovia Stephen | Dr. Prahan Kumar RDr. Stalin P | |
| Prevalence and awareness of common reproductive health problems among adolescent girls aged 15-19 years in a rural area of Kancheepuram district n, Tamil Nadu. | Dr. Jothi V | Dr. Anil J PurtyDr. Murugan N | |
| Prevalence and Determinants of Active Respiratory Infections among Under five children in a rural area of Villlupuram District, Tamil nadu | Dr. Saravanan.V | Dr. Joy BazroyDr. A. Velavan | |
| 2017-20 | Environmental Risk Mapping for Dengue Transmission and Preventive Practices in Urban Puducherry | Dr. Sumedha K | Dr. Anil J. Purty Dr. A.Velavan |
| Quality of life and Out of Pocket Expenditure among Myocardial Infraction patients attending a Tertiary Care Centre in Puducherry, South India | Dr. C. Sahanaa | Dr. Anil J. Purty Dr. P. Stalin Dr. Mark Christopher Dr. Manjunath C.H | |
| Visual impairment and ocular morbidity among adults in a displaced population from Sri Lanka residing in Villupuram district , Tamil Nadu | Dr. S.Bhuvaneshwary | Dr. Joy Bazroy Dr. A. Velavan | |
| Prevalence and Determinants of Contraceptive usage among married women aged 18-45 years in a Rural area of Tamil Nadu - A Mixed Method Study | Dr. Mercy M | Dr.Rajesh Kumar Koduru Dr.Murugan N | |
| 2018-21 | Magnitude and associated factors for adverse treatment outcomes among TB patients registered under RNTCP in Puducherry - a mixed method study. | Dr.QunicyMadona .J | Dr. Anil J Purty Dr. P. Stalin Dr. Kalaiselvi. S |
| Clinical Profile of Patients with Febrile Illness Reporting to a Government Primary Health Centre in Union Territory of Puducherry | Dr. Vinoth Kumar .G | Dr. Anil J Purty Dr. Preetam Mahajan | |
| Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy Among Diabetic Patients using Portable Non Mydriatic Fundus Photography - A Community Based Cross Sectional Study | Dr. Saranya R | Dr. Joy Bazroy Dr. N. Murugan Dr. AmodHansdak (Opthalmology) Dr. A. Newtonraj | |
| Factors influencing the glycaemic control among adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Puducherry district. | Dr. Roselin .M | Dr. K. Rajesh Kumar Dr. R. Prahan KumarDr. A. Velavan | |
| 2019-22 | Effects of Community Health Improvement process on Sanitary Latrine usage in a village of Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu | Dr. Malar. I | Dr. P. Stalin, Dr. Velavan. A |
| Health related Quality of life associated with menopause among Peri-menopausal women in a rural area of Tamil Nadu - A Community based cross sectional study | Dr. Dorthy V | Dr.N.Murugan Dr.Rajesh Kumar Konduru | |
| 2020-23 | Prevalence of Tuberculosis among the persons with Diabetes in Puducherry - A Community-based cross-sectional study. | Dr. K. Pradeep | Dr. Joy BazroyDr. Anil J. PurtyDr. King Herald KiskuDr. Manikandan |
| Stress, Anxiety and Depression in an agricultural community of Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu: A Cross-Sectional Study | Dr. R. Niranjan | Dr. Rajesh Kumar KonduruDr.R. Prahan KumarDr. Pradeep Thilakan | |
| Mental health status among patients who have recovered from COVID-19 in a tertiary care centre, Pondicherry. | Dr.Samundeswari | Dr.Stalin.PDr. Parthasarathy | |
| 2021-2024 | Effect of Community-Based Interventions in reducing cardiovascular risk among individuals aged 40 years and above in a Rural area of Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu. | Dr.Sengadhir Vendhan | Dr. Velavan ADr. P. StalinDr. Manikandan |
| Facilitators and barriers in effective implementation of Active Case Finding (ACF) for tuberculosis in outreach centres of a medical college in Puducherry | Dr.BinothNavilson | Dr.Anil J.PurtyDr.Rajesh Kumar Konduru | |
| Pattern of treatment and factors associated with treatment compliance among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in a rural area of Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu | Dr.Elanchezhian | Dr. Joy BazroyDr. Manikandan MDr .G.Ravindhra Bharathi | |
| Prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among school going children aged 10-15 years in urban areas of Puducherry,India. | Dr.Vasanthakogilam | Dr. N. MuruganDr. Rajesh Kumar KonduruDr. Peter Prashanth Komu |
| Sl.No | Title | Name of PG | Name of the Guide / Co-Guide |
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| 1 | Prevalence of risk factors for Non-Communicable Diseases among adult women in reproductive age group (21-49 years) in a rural area of Tamil Nadu – Cross-sectional study. | Dr.V.Sandhiya | Dr.P.Stalin / Dr.C.Sahanaa |
| 2 | Prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders, its associated risk factors among newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients in Puducherry district. | Dr.R.Albertine | Dr.A.Velavan / Dr.M. RoselinDr.Susan Solomon |
| 3 | A mixed method approach to evaluate the awareness, utilization and challenges involved in the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Puducherry. | Dr.S.Janani | Dr.R.Saranya Dr..Manikandan |
IAPSMPYCON 2023
Annual Puducherry State Conference of
Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine
Organizing Institute: Department of Community Medicine, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science. Date of Conference: 16th November 2023 to 18th November 2023 Theme: "Conquering the Silent Epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases"
The Annual Puducherry State Conference of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) Puducherry State Chapter – IAPSMPYCON 2023 was organized by the Department of Community Medicine, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on 17th November 2023 to 18th November 2023. Around 180 delegates comprising of faculty, post graduate and undergraduate students of Community Medicine from more than 30 medical colleges across Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat had attended the conference. In an effort to address the rising global health concern of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) the IAPSMPYCON 2023, themed "Conquering the Silent Epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases". It served as a platform for experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts to delve into the multifaceted aspects of NCDs. The event showcased a diverse range of sessions, including plenaries by experts, engaging art and short video conferences, and a walkathon aimed at raising awareness about the silent yet pervasive threat of NCDs. The pre-conference workshop on “Screening and Diagnostic Tests in Biomedical Research” was conducted on 16th November 2023. Hands on session on calculating tests for diagnostic accuracy using JAMOVI software were given to all participants. The general body meeting was held on 17.11.23 between 5 to 6 PM.
- The plenary sessions covered a spectrum of topics such as “A closer look at ECHO’s contribution in Health System Strengthening, An Insight into community-based screening for common cancers, Scope of community based palliative care in NCDs, Exploring the impact of substance use on the growing burden of NCDs, Cardiovascular intervention at the zero hour in primary health care settings, basics of ECG – A guide for primary health care physicians by subject experts.
- ECHO India -PIMS White paper on non-communicable diseases summarizing the discussion from the regional round table discussion on non-communicable diseases was released at IAPSMPYCON 23.
- Around 30 scientific oral papers and 22 scientific posters were presented during the academic fest at IAPSMPYCON 23. Page 2 of 6
- About 10 teams from various medical colleges from Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka participated. The top 4 teams were selected and were qualified to participate in the final round of the quiz
Picture 1: Organizing team and participants of workshop on “Screening and Diagnostic Tests in Biomedical Research
Picture 2: Inauguration of IAPSMPYCON 2023 and release of “PIMS-ECHO India White paper on Non Communicable diseases”
Picture 3: Scientific Oral Presentation by post graduate students were judged by esteem judges in IAPSMPYCON 2023
Picture 4: Scientific Poster Presentation by post graduate students were judged by esteem judges in IAPSMPYCON 2023
Picture 5: Conduct of Final Round of Undergraduate Quiz Competition in IAPSMPYCON23
Picture 6: The art works depicting IEC to halt the progress of NCDs were explained to judges
Picture 7: Participants including office bearers of IAPSM Puducherry Chapter, delegates healthcare professionals and students participate in walkathon at Rock beach, Puducherry.
Picture 8: Organizing team and participants of IAPSMPYCON 2023
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