Background: Adolescence age group between 10 and 19 years is a transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood. There are about 1.2 billion adolescents in the world, around 243 million of them live in India – contributing to one-fourth of the total population in India (UNICEF – India). Taking into consideration, the increasing acts of violence among adolescent people, this study was initiated to study the prevalence of aggression among adolescents and to find out the associated risk factors. Settings and Design: It was a community-based study conducted in the senior secondary schools of urban and rural field practice area of AIMSR. Materials and Methods: Pre-tested, validated questionnaire and Buss and Perry Aggression score were used to assess the levels of aggression in the participants. Sample size of 250 was taken for each group, i.e., a total of 500. Results and Conclusion: In our study, the total prevalence of aggression was found to be 51.9% with higher scores in urban population, males having more of physical aggression and females having hostility – associated significantly with the age distribution, residency type, etc. Interventions are needed to reduce the levels of aggression among adolescents and provide them a good future.

Introduction: Data regarding knowledge and attitude about COVID-19, the prevalence of acceptance of hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis and anxiety amidst COVID-19 pandemic among health care students/professionals in India is scarce. Material and methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted during May 2020, using an online survey via Google forms. A self-administered validated structured questionnaire was applied, which comprised 28 questions among health care students/professionals at a tertiary care centrein North India. Results:A total of 956 respondents were included (10.2% nurses, 45.2% medical students, 24.3% paramedical students, 11.7% resident doctors and 8.6% consultant doctors). Overall knowledge score was 9.3/15; the highest for preventive practices (4/5), followed by clinical knowledge (2.7/5) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (2.6/5). The overall score was the highest in consultant doctors (10.8) while the lowest in nurses (8.5) and paramedical students (8.4) (p < 0.001). Less than half of the respondents had knowledge about the correct sequence of doffing PPE and the use of N95 mask. About 21.8% of the participants experienced moderate to severe anxiety; higher among nurses (38%), followed by paramedical students (29.3%); and anxiety was higher when knowledge score was low (27.6% vs. 14.7%); both factors were independent predictors on multivariate analysis (p < 0.001). Only 18.1% of the respondents applied HCQ prophylaxis — the highest proportion constituted consultants (42.7%), and the least — paramedical students (5.2%); (p < 0.001) and HCQ use was more frequently used if they had a family member of extreme age group at home (23.3% vs. 12.2%; p < 0.001). Conclusions: The knowledge about correct PPE usage is low among all groups of HCWs and students, and there is a high prevalence of anxiety due to COVID-19. The lower COVID-19 knowledge scores were significantly associated with a higher likelihood of anxiety and inadequate use of HCQ prophylaxis. The appliance of HCQ prophylaxis had no significant association with anxiety levels of the respondents.

In the past women's health care services were focused mainly on the health problems during pregnancy and childbirth. Although these are major contributors of morbidity and mortality in women life and require to be addressed in correct perspective, but at the same time the question arises that why should women's health remain limited to traditional Maternal and Child Health issues, as they are also exposed to strong risks of lifestyle diseases and specific conditions like certain cancers, anaemia, besides hazards of pregnancy/ child birth. Due largely to asymptomatic nature of these conditions, women may not be aware that they are at risk for non-communicable diseases, therefore screening for these diseases are important for assessing risk of future medical problems and to encourage a healthy lifestyle by women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: At the outset, to sensitize the women regarding importance of health checkup , health awareness campaign was run, followed by health examination including anthropometry, general medical checkup, blood tests for haemoglobin, blood sugar, (Random), serum cholesterol, urine test for albumin and sugar, clinical breast examination for presence of lump and PAP smear for cervical cancer. Subjects with abnormal results were counseled by counselor and referred for further managements. SAMPLING: 1760 females married to Armed Forces personnel between the ages of 22 years to 55 years of age were selected for screening excluding pregnant women. 1384 women participated in the study. RESULTS: The prevalence of various parameters studied was comparable to national figures and other studies. CONCLUSION: Results suggest that women are vulnerable to lifestyle diseases, certain cancers and non-communicable diseases. Strict preventive measures and health education is mandatory to limit this menace; a formalized periodic health check up for women in different age groups is strongly recommended.

BACKGROUND: Pune served as hub of H1N1 and recorded maximum deaths in India during 2009 pandemic. Teachers form important part of society which can greatly influence population. AIM: To study knowledge, attitude and practices on H1N1 amongst school teachers in Pune. Study endeavors to bring forth positive practices, which besides benefitting teachers would also translate into disseminating knowledge to students and families, resulting in maximum benefit to society. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: Cross sectional, KAP study amongst school teachers taken was undertaken METHODS: A questionnaire based, cross sectional KAP study was undertaken on 96 teachers from a public school in Pune during June-September 2010. Epi Info version-2006 was used for data analysis. RESULTS: While most were well aware of H1N1 basics, 40% didn't know danger signs/ complications. Knowledge on prevention demanded attention. 45% believed that H1N1 isn't a big problem. About 1/3 rd couldn't appreciate importance of isolation or use of mask. Only 64.6% would stay home on having flu. One fifth believed in wearing mask at workplace and about half in keeping distance of 1m from patients. About 60% didn't believe in avoiding crowed places. 15% won't wash hands. About 17% wouldn't stay home or visit doctor if suffering from cold. Half would not take medicines. CONCLUSION: Fact that 'good' knowledge dwindled to 'fair' attitudes, which in turn didn't translate into desirable robust practices, is alarming. Efforts must be directed towards enhancing knowledge, improving attitudes and imparting behavior changes for desirable practices, which will bring change in society. It's recommended that IEC emphasizing prevention must be undertaken immediately.