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  1. Article ; Online: Demand and willingness to pay for human papilloma virus vaccine for their daughters among mothers in Haryana, India: A contingent valuation study.

    Ray, Shomik / Mulchandani, Rubina / Patel, Pankaj

    Journal of health services research & policy

    2023  Volume 29, Issue 2, Page(s) 76–83

    Abstract: Objectives: Cervical cancer accounts for 10 percent of cancer deaths among women in India. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can protect against infection but it is not included in India's universal immunisation programme. This study aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Cervical cancer accounts for 10 percent of cancer deaths among women in India. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can protect against infection but it is not included in India's universal immunisation programme. This study aimed to assess the demand and willingness to pay for the HPV vaccine among mothers of adolescent daughters.
    Methods: We conducted a contingent valuation exercise involving a hospital-based cross-sectional study to assess the demand for an HPV vaccine among mothers of adolescent daughters, their willingness to pay and its determinants. Participants were recruited at a tertiary care civil hospital in the city of Gurgaon in North India, and data was collected from December 2018 to February 2019. A questionnaire was administered to obtain demographic and awareness indicators. Payment cards were used to elicit the willingness to pay amount.
    Results: Out of 319 respondents, 79% were willing to pay for the vaccine. The mean maximum willingness to pay was INR 629 (USD 35), which was less than the vaccine market price of INR 2000-3000 (USD 117-175) per dose. Participant age and number of children significantly influenced demand, while family income and awareness of cervical cancer influenced willingness to pay for the HPV vaccine. Participants were willing to spend between 3% and 34% of their monthly income on the vaccine.
    Conclusions: High demand and low willingness to pay for the HPV vaccine indicate low value perception of the health outcome among mothers of adolescent children in India. A strategy aimed at a price reduction of the vaccine and increasing its demand through improved awareness is important. At the same time, subsidising the vaccine in the short run is needed.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Child ; Female ; Humans ; Papillomavirus Vaccines ; Nuclear Family ; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Papillomavirus Infections/prevention & control ; India ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Vaccination ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
    Chemical Substances Papillomavirus Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1330668-6
    ISSN 1758-1060 ; 1355-8196
    ISSN (online) 1758-1060
    ISSN 1355-8196
    DOI 10.1177/13558196231215969
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  2. Article ; Online: Field based research in the era of the pandemic in resource limited settings: challenges and lessons for the future.

    Mulchandani, Rubina / Lyngdoh, Tanica / Gandotra, Sheetal / Isser, H S / Dhamija, Rajinder K / Kakkar, Ashish Kumar

    Frontiers in public health

    2024  Volume 12, Page(s) 1309089

    Abstract: The coronavirus pandemic that began in December 2019, has had an unprecedented impact on the global economy, health systems and infrastructure, in addition to being responsible for significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. The "new normal" has ... ...

    Abstract The coronavirus pandemic that began in December 2019, has had an unprecedented impact on the global economy, health systems and infrastructure, in addition to being responsible for significant mortality and morbidity worldwide. The "new normal" has brought along, unforeseen challenges for the scientific community, owing to obstructions in conducting field-based research in lieu of minimizing exposure through in-person contact. This has had greater ramifications for the LMICs, adding to the already existing concerns. As a response to COVID-19 related movement restrictions, public health researchers across countries had to switch to remote data collections methods. However, impediments like lack of awareness and skepticism among participants, dependence on paper-based prescriptions, dearth of digitized patient records, gaps in connectivity, reliance on smart phones, concerns with participant privacy at home and greater loss to follow-up act as hurdles to carrying out a research study virtually, especially in resource-limited settings. Promoting health literacy through science communication, ensuring digitization of health records in hospitals, and employing measures to encourage research participation among the general public are some steps to tackle barriers to remote research in the long term. COVID-19 may not be a health emergency anymore, but we are not immune to future pandemics. A more holistic approach to research by turning obstacles into opportunities will not just ensure a more comprehensive public health response in the coming time, but also bolster the existing infrastructure for a stronger healthcare system for countries.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Communication ; Developing Countries ; Health Literacy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2711781-9
    ISSN 2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
    ISSN (online) 2296-2565
    ISSN 2296-2565
    DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1309089
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  3. Article ; Online: Guidelines for dyslipidemia management in India: A review of the current scenario and gaps in research.

    Misra, Sanjana / Lyngdoh, Tanica / Mulchandani, Rubina

    Indian heart journal

    2022  Volume 74, Issue 5, Page(s) 341–350

    Abstract: Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) have a high disease burden in India. Dyslipidemia, a major CVD risk factor, requires effective management. Our review describes the appropriateness of the international dyslipidemia guidelines in the Indian context. A ... ...

    Abstract Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) have a high disease burden in India. Dyslipidemia, a major CVD risk factor, requires effective management. Our review describes the appropriateness of the international dyslipidemia guidelines in the Indian context. A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library and Science Direct to obtain relevant articles. Dyslipidemia management guidelines by western medical associations are based on their studies, with ethnic minorities underrepresented and biological features of other racial groups inadequately incorporated. The Lipid Association of India (LAI) came up with a consensus statement guided by an expert panel to adapt the western guidelines to Indians. However, absence of Indian guidelines has led to physicians basing treatment on individual preference, contributing to heterogeneity. Our review underscores the need for formulating Indian dyslipidemia management guidelines and CV risk estimation algorithms, highlighting the scope for further research. This could supplement the clinical expertise of LAI and enhance patient experience.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Dyslipidemias/drug therapy ; Dyslipidemias/epidemiology ; Consensus ; Racial Groups ; Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/prevention & control ; Asians ; India/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-05
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 604366-5
    ISSN 2213-3763 ; 0019-4832
    ISSN (online) 2213-3763
    ISSN 0019-4832
    DOI 10.1016/j.ihj.2022.07.009
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  4. Article: Relationship between serum lipids and depression: A cross sectional survey among adults in Haryana, India.

    Mulchandani, Rubina / Lyngdoh, Tanica / Nangia, Ria / Singh, Sukriti / Grover, Sandeep / Thakur, J S

    Indian journal of psychiatry

    2023  Volume 65, Issue 1, Page(s) 61–67

    Abstract: Introduction: Dyslipidemia and mental illnesses are significant contributors to the global noncommunicable disease burden and studies suggest an association between them.: Aim: Using data from a noncommunicable disease risk factor survey conducted in ...

    Abstract Introduction: Dyslipidemia and mental illnesses are significant contributors to the global noncommunicable disease burden and studies suggest an association between them.
    Aim: Using data from a noncommunicable disease risk factor survey conducted in Haryana, India, we undertook a secondary data analysis to examine the association between lipids and depressive symptoms.
    Methods: The survey involved 5,078 participants and followed the World Health Organisation STEPwise approach to NCD risk factor surveillance approach. Biochemical assessments were undertaken in a subset of participants. Lipid markers were measured using wet chemistry methods. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Descriptive statistics were presented for all variables; logistic regression was used for association analyses.
    Results: The mean age of the study population was 38 years and 55% of them were females. A majority of the participants belonged to a rural background. The mean total cholesterol was 176 mg/dL and approximately 5% of the participants were found to have moderate to severe depression. The association of total cholesterol (odds ratio [OR] 0.99,
    Conclusion: This study did not find any association between lipids and depressive symptoms. However, further investigations using prospective designs are warranted to understand this relationship and complex interactions with other mediating factors better.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-13
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 221523-8
    ISSN 0019-5545
    ISSN 0019-5545
    DOI 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_967_21
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  5. Article ; Online: Statins-induced hepatotoxicity: still more questions than answers.

    Mulchandani, Rubina / Lyngdoh, Tanica / Kakkar, Ashish Kumar

    Expert opinion on drug safety

    2020  Volume 19, Issue 12, Page(s) 1653–1654

    MeSH term(s) Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury ; Humans ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors ; Liver Function Tests
    Chemical Substances Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 2088728-0
    ISSN 1744-764X ; 1474-0338
    ISSN (online) 1744-764X
    ISSN 1474-0338
    DOI 10.1080/14740338.2020.1835045
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  6. Article ; Online: Reporting of adverse drug reactions in India: A review of the current scenario, obstacles and possible solutions.

    Mulchandani, Rubina / Kakkar, Ashish Kumar

    The International journal of risk & safety in medicine

    2018  Volume 30, Issue 1, Page(s) 33–44

    Abstract: Pharmacovigilance is a practice aimed to monitor drug safety in real life conditions and capture adverse drug events during the post marketing phase of drug's life cycle. But under reporting of adverse reactions is a major cause of concern and a threat ... ...

    Abstract Pharmacovigilance is a practice aimed to monitor drug safety in real life conditions and capture adverse drug events during the post marketing phase of drug's life cycle. But under reporting of adverse reactions is a major cause of concern and a threat to the pharmacovigilance systems. The present article looks into the major obstacles affecting the spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in India and the possible solutions. As per available scientific literature, the major impediments to ADR reporting are inadequate knowledge and awareness among health professionals, clinicians' perceptions towards reporting, problems with establishing reporting systems in hospitals and insufficient training to recognize ADRs. Measures to improve the situation include greater involvement of nurses, pharmacists as well as consumers in the reporting of ADRs, making the process simpler and faster through electronic means, introducing educational interventions and training programs for health care providers and spreading awareness about the reporting system amongst caregivers and receivers alike. Providing a momentum to the pharmacovigilance system and ensuring a robust reporting process is a challenge but proper planning, feasible solutions and focussed efforts can help bring about the change ensuring patient safety - the ultimate goal of pharmacovigilance.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems/statistics & numerical data ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions ; Female ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Health Personnel/psychology ; Humans ; India ; Male ; Mandatory Reporting ; Middle Aged ; Pharmacists/psychology ; Pharmacovigilance ; Risk Management/statistics & numerical data ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-09-03
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1055458-0
    ISSN 1878-6847 ; 0924-6479
    ISSN (online) 1878-6847
    ISSN 0924-6479
    DOI 10.3233/JRS-180025
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  7. Article ; Online: Statin use and safety concerns: an overview of the past, present, and the future.

    Mulchandani, Rubina / Lyngdoh, Tanica / Kakkar, Ashish Kumar

    Expert opinion on drug safety

    2020  Volume 19, Issue 8, Page(s) 1011–1024

    Abstract: Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disorders and contributes to significant morbidity and mortality associated with CAD and stroke worldwide. Statins are the most commonly prescribed drugs for the prevention and ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disorders and contributes to significant morbidity and mortality associated with CAD and stroke worldwide. Statins are the most commonly prescribed drugs for the prevention and management of dyslipidemia globally. Although they provide immense therapeutic benefit, they are associated with clinically significant adverse effects, predominantly muscle, nerve, liver, and cognition-related besides new-onset diabetes. This has sparked various controversies, bringing to the fore, ambiguities that continue to exist in the scientific evidence, in relation to statin-associated harms. Therefore, it becomes essential to have a better understanding of safety issues related to statin use in various populations.
    Areas covered: This review describes the most common adverse effects of statins, examines available evidence and highlights the role of ethnicity, lipophilicity and other biological factors that could mediate and/or influence the relationship. MEDLINE was searched via PubMed to obtain relevant articles on dyslipidemia and statin safety.
    Expert opinion: The effectiveness of statins is presently unmatched. Further research is warranted to gain insights into the diverse pharmacological effects of statins in various population subgroups. This would assist prescribers in making better informed decisions. Specific treatment strategies for vulnerable groups can significantly attenuate harms, improve risk-benefit ratios, and ultimately enhance patient experience.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Anticholesteremic Agents/administration & dosage ; Anticholesteremic Agents/adverse effects ; Cardiovascular Diseases/prevention & control ; Dyslipidemias/complications ; Dyslipidemias/drug therapy ; Humans ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/administration & dosage ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Risk Factors ; Stroke/prevention & control
    Chemical Substances Anticholesteremic Agents ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2088728-0
    ISSN 1744-764X ; 1474-0338
    ISSN (online) 1744-764X
    ISSN 1474-0338
    DOI 10.1080/14740338.2020.1796966
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  8. Article ; Online: Factors associated with differential COVID-19 mortality rates in the SEAR nations: a narrative review.

    Mulchandani, Rubina / Babu, Giridhara R / Kaur, Avinash / Singh, Ranjana / Lyngdoh, Tanica

    IJID regions

    2022  Volume 3, Page(s) 54–67

    Abstract: Objectives: Since December 2019, the world has been grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused severe loss of lives, the breakdown of health infrastructure, and disruption of the global economy. There is growing evidence on mortality ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Since December 2019, the world has been grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused severe loss of lives, the breakdown of health infrastructure, and disruption of the global economy. There is growing evidence on mortality patterns in high-income countries. However, similar evidence from low/middle-income nations is lacking. Our review aimed to describe COVID-19 mortality patterns in the WHO-SEAR nations, and explore the associated factors in order to explain such trends.
    Methods: A systematic and comprehensive search was undertaken in PubMed and Google Scholar to obtain maximum hits on COVID-19 mortality and its determinants in the SEAR, using a combination of MeSH terms and Boolean operators. The data were narratively synthesized in detail under appropriate themes.
    Results: Our search identified 6411 unique records. Mortality patterns were described in terms of important demographical and epidemiological indicators. Gaps in available evidence and paucity of adequate research in this area were also highlighted.
    Conclusions: This review examined significant contributors to COVID-19 mortality across SEAR nations, while emphasizing issues relating to insufficient studies and data quality, and reporting challenges and other concerns in resource-constrained settings. There is a compelling need for more work in this area, to help inform decision making and improve public-health response.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2772-7076
    ISSN (online) 2772-7076
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijregi.2022.02.010
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  9. Article ; Online: Deciphering the COVID-19 cytokine storm: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Mulchandani, Rubina / Lyngdoh, Tanica / Kakkar, Ashish Kumar

    European journal of clinical investigation

    2020  Volume 51, Issue 1, Page(s) e13429

    Abstract: Introduction: The coronavirus pandemic has affected more than 20 million people so far. Elevated cytokines and suppressed immune responses have been hypothesized to set off a cytokine storm, contributing to ARDS, multiple-organ failure and, in the most ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The coronavirus pandemic has affected more than 20 million people so far. Elevated cytokines and suppressed immune responses have been hypothesized to set off a cytokine storm, contributing to ARDS, multiple-organ failure and, in the most severe cases, death. We aimed to quantify the differences in the circulating levels of major inflammatory and immunological markers between severe and nonsevere COVID-19 patients.
    Methods: Relevant studies were identified from PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, SCOPUS and preprint servers. Risk of bias was assessed for each study, using appropriate checklists. All studies were described qualitatively and a subset was included in the meta-analysis, using forest plots.
    Results: Based on 23 studies, mean cytokine levels were significantly higher (IL-6: MD, 19.55 pg/mL; CI, 14.80, 24.30; IL-8: MD, 19.18 pg/mL; CI, 2.94, 35.43; IL-10: MD, 3.66 pg/mL; CI, 2.41, 4.92; IL-2R: MD, 521.36 U/mL; CI, 87.15, 955.57; and TNF-alpha: MD, 1.11 pg/mL; CI, 0.07, 2.15) and T-lymphocyte levels were significantly lower (CD4+ T cells: MD, -165.28 cells/µL; CI, -207.58, -122.97; CD8+ T cells: MD, -106.51 cells/µL; CI, -128.59, -84.43) among severe cases as compared to nonsevere ones. There was heterogeneity across studies due to small sample sizes and nonuniformity in outcome assessment and varied definitions of disease severity. The overall quality of studies was sub-optimal.
    Conclusion: Severe COVID-19 is characterized by significantly increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduced T lymphocytes. Well-designed and adequately powered prospective studies are needed to amplify the current evidence and provide definitive answers to dilemmas regarding timing and type of anti-COVID-19 therapy particularly in severe patients.
    MeSH term(s) CD4 Lymphocyte Count ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology ; CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology ; COVID-19/blood ; COVID-19/immunology ; Cytokine Release Syndrome/immunology ; Cytokines/immunology ; Humans ; Interleukin-10/immunology ; Interleukin-6/immunology ; Interleukin-8/immunology ; Lymphocyte Count ; Receptors, Interleukin-2/immunology ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Severity of Illness Index ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/immunology
    Chemical Substances Cytokines ; Interleukin-6 ; Interleukin-8 ; Receptors, Interleukin-2 ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; Interleukin-10 (130068-27-8)
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 186196-7
    ISSN 1365-2362 ; 0014-2972 ; 0960-135X
    ISSN (online) 1365-2362
    ISSN 0014-2972 ; 0960-135X
    DOI 10.1111/eci.13429
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  10. Article: Deciphering the COVID-19 cytokine storm: Systematic review and meta-analysis

    Mulchandani, Rubina / Lyngdoh, Tanica / Kakkar, Ashish Kumar

    Eur J Clin Invest

    Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The coronavirus pandemic has affected more than 20 million people so far. Elevated cytokines and suppressed immune responses have been hypothesized to set off a cytokine storm, contributing to ARDS, multiple-organ failure and, in the most ... ...

    Abstract INTRODUCTION: The coronavirus pandemic has affected more than 20 million people so far. Elevated cytokines and suppressed immune responses have been hypothesized to set off a cytokine storm, contributing to ARDS, multiple-organ failure and, in the most severe cases, death. We aimed to quantify the differences in the circulating levels of major inflammatory and immunological markers between severe and nonsevere COVID-19 patients. METHODS: Relevant studies were identified from PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, SCOPUS and preprint servers. Risk of bias was assessed for each study, using appropriate checklists. All studies were described qualitatively and a subset was included in the meta-analysis, using forest plots. RESULTS: Based on 23 studies, mean cytokine levels were significantly higher (IL-6: MD, 19.55 pg/mL; CI, 14.80, 24.30; IL-8: MD, 19.18 pg/mL; CI, 2.94, 35.43; IL-10: MD, 3.66 pg/mL; CI, 2.41, 4.92; IL-2R: MD, 521.36 U/mL; CI, 87.15, 955.57; and TNF-alpha: MD, 1.11 pg/mL; CI, 0.07, 2.15) and T-lymphocyte levels were significantly lower (CD4+ T cells: MD, -165.28 cells/µL; CI, -207.58, -122.97; CD8+ T cells: MD, -106.51 cells/µL; CI, -128.59, -84.43) among severe cases as compared to nonsevere ones. There was heterogeneity across studies due to small sample sizes and nonuniformity in outcome assessment and varied definitions of disease severity. The overall quality of studies was sub-optimal. CONCLUSION: Severe COVID-19 is characterized by significantly increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduced T lymphocytes. Well-designed and adequately powered prospective studies are needed to amplify the current evidence and provide definitive answers to dilemmas regarding timing and type of anti-COVID-19 therapy particularly in severe patients.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #873289
    Database COVID19

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