This project applied Return-on-Investment Analysis to identify sector-specific interventions, assess their cost-effectiveness, and prioritise those with the highest financial returns and feasibility, supporting evidence-based decisions for effective air quality management. Background Ambient Air Pollution poses severe morbidity and mortality risks … Read More
Health Systems and Quality of Life
Towards Effective Substance Use Treatment in India: A Data-Driven Approach
Santanu Pramanik
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a rapidly growing public health problem in India, with alcohol, cannabis and opioids being the most common psychoactive substances consumed by the 10-75 year age group (NSEPSU, 2018). Substance use disorder (SUD) or substance abuse … Read More
Understanding Risk Factors and Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents in the Indian Context Using the Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model
Aishwariya Ramesh (BALM), Akshata Chonkar (BALM), Lakshmi Sankaran (BALM), Sharon Buteau (LEAD at Krea University), Morchan Karthik
Suicide among adolescents is a growing concern in India, both in the urban and rural contexts. The lack of rigorous reporting, not just of suicidal deaths, but also of the various socioeconomic factors that lead to suicides among adolescents, provides … Read More
Unlocking Insights: Risk Factors for Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents in the Indian Context
Partners: Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health (BALM) Adolescent suicides pose a significant public health challenge in India, necessitating a concerted effort to understand and address the underlying factors and implement preventive measures. The lack of comprehensive reporting and … Read More
Clinician Adherence to Hypertension Screening and Care Guidelines
Nikkil Sudharsanan, Vasanthi Subramonia Pillai, Caterina Favaretti, Jithin Jose, Sandra Jose, Margaret McConnell, Mohammed K. Ali
Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading risk factor for mortality globally and affects 26% of adults in India. Underdiagnosis is a primary cause of poor hypertension control as only 37% of Indians with hypertension are diagnosed. To increase diagnosis, Indian guidelines … Read More
Understanding the Treatment Gap for Substance Use Disorder in India
The study aims to measure the availability of treatment for substance use disorder in selected states in India, understand the treatment preferences of medical practitioners, and gain insights into treatment demand (or lack of it). Background Substance or drug use … Read More
ACT Grants and Swasth Alliance: Response to Covid-19 in India
This evaluation assessed the oxygenation initiatives anchored by a non-profit venture philanthropy platform (ACT Grants) aimed at enabling a more effective and affordable healthcare system in India in the long term. Background Given the magnitude of COVID-19’s adverse health and … Read More
Risk Factors for Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents in the Indian Context Through the Lens of the Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model
LEAD at Krea University, Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health (BALM)
Adolescent suicide is one of the most common reasons for death among young people all around the world. India has the largest adolescent population of 25.6 crores (NCRB, 2020), between the ages of 15-25 years, and has one of the … Read More
WomenLift Health Stakeholder Analysis: India
LEAD at Krea University, WomenLift Health
Women in health leadership and decision-making positions are key to ensuring that diverse perspectives and ideas influence policies and goals, resulting in a better and more equitable foundation for the health systems that serve us all. The benefits of female … Read More
Role of Oxygenation Devices in Alleviating the Oxygen Crisis in India
Deepshikha Batheja , Vinith Kurian, Sharon Buteau, Neetha Joy, Ajay Nair
There has been an unprecedented increase in global demand for medical oxygen equipment to solve the acute oxygen shortages caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study aims to assess the value of improved access and use of Oxygen Concentrators (OCs) and … Read More
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