Indian Journal of Community Medicine最新文献

{"title":"A Cost Input Estimation for City-based Implementation of Tobacco Vendor Licensing Policy in India.","authors":"Hansa Kundu, Shivam Kapoor, Amit Yadav, Morgan Kreher, Kathy Wright, Ashish K Pandey, Rana J Singh","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_748_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_748_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S421-S424"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502967/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unmet need, Practice, Perception, and Predictors of Menstrual Cup use Among Medical and Paramedical Students and Staffs: A Cross-Sectional Study from Eastern India.","authors":"Surama Manjari Behera, Priyamadhaba Behera, Venkatarao Epari, Binod Kumar Patro, Srikanta Kanungo, Md Shaney Ali","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_64_26","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_64_26","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Menstrual cups (MCs) are cost-effective, sustainable, and safe alternatives, yet less popular than sanitary pads. This study estimated unmet need, prevalence, and factors associated with MC use in diverse settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was conducted in a medical college in eastern India. All female medical and paramedical students and staff aged between 18 and 45 years were included in the study. Unmet need was defined as females who are willing to use MCs but do not currently use them. Bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression models were used to find the factors associated with MC use. In the adjusted logistic regression models, individual characteristics, family-level factors, and social/environmental factors were included as independent variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 538 participants, 339 intend to use a MC; however, only 15 currently use one. The prevalence of MC use was 2.79% [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.57%-4.56%], while the unmet need was 95.58% [95% CI: 92.81%-97.50%]. Having good knowledge of MCs was significantly associated with their use compared to those with poor or average knowledge [adjusted odds ratio 10.81, 95% CI: 3.04-38.49]. Mother's education was significant in bivariate analysis [odds ratio 4.17 (95% CI 1.09-15.95)]; however, it was not significant in the adjusted logistic regression model.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MC use among participants was very low despite a high level of expressed intent, indicating a substantial unmet need. Improved knowledge was strongly associated with use, suggesting that targeted awareness and educational interventions may help bridge the gap between intention and adoption of MCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S524-S531"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502975/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Referral to an Apex Tertiary Center in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Prospective Cost-of-Illness Study.","authors":"Mamta Patel, Lokesh Saini, Manoj Kumar Gupta, Amit Kumar Mittal, Ashwini Chityala, Akhil Dhanesh Goel, Pankaj Bhardwaj, Prem Prakash Sharma, Kuldeep Singh","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_792_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_792_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological disorders in children, and it poses a significant public health burden in low and middle-income countries. Despite its high prevalence, there is little evidence of the economic burden of pediatric epilepsy in India, particularly in terms of direct and indirect expenditures.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This prospective study enrolled 385 children with epilepsy aged 1 month to 18 years at AIIMS Jodhpur from January 2024 to June 2025. Cost data were gathered through caregiver interviews during their first visit and 6-month follow-up using a structured questionnaire. Costs were categorized into direct medical, direct non-medical and indirect costs. The cost analysis was conducted from a societal perspective.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Referrals to the apex tertiary center resulted in lower consultation, hospitalization and investigation costs; nevertheless, the introduction of standardized treatment regimens led to an increase in medication costs. Total direct medical cost decreased significantly after referral, from a median of Rs 20,600 (12,300-31,500) [USD 235.3 (156.6-359.8)] to Rs 13,510 (9212.5-20,400) [USD 154.3 (105.2-233)]. Food and accommodation costs decreased, but non-medical travel costs increased. Total direct non-medical cost did not differ significantly between periods, with medians of Rs 4800 (1200-11,460) [USD 54.8 (13.7-130.9)] before referral and Rs 6000 (2400-10,590) [USD 68.5 (27.4-121)] after referral. Mothers experienced greater production losses as compared to fathers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pediatric epilepsy causes a significant economic and social hardship on families. Referral to an apex tertiary center alters expenditure patterns, indicating a shift from fragmented care to structured management, with substantial implications for household costs and social functioning. These findings highlight the complex trade-offs between better clinical care and out-of-pocket costs in resource-constrained settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S509-S516"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502980/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validation of Point-of-care Testing Device HemoCue® Glucose 201RT in Blood Glucose Estimation.","authors":"Farhad Ahamed, Debkumar Pal, Sarika Palepu, Jeevanmuktha Somashekara, Sibasish Sahoo, Ayan Roy, Tanmay Saha, Semanti Das, Kalyan Goswami","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_932_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_932_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>We aimed to conduct this study to compare the validity of the HemoCue® Glucose 201 RT System (point-of-care testing (POCT) device) in estimating blood glucose levels in patients attending a tertiary care hospital, considering the automated analyzer method (Vitros® 4600 chemistry system, QuidelOrtho Corporation, USA) as the gold standard.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted this study among the patients attending the outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India. Venous blood was collected to estimate fasting blood glucose (FBS) and postprandial blood glucose (PPBS) using the automated analyzer and the POCT device, along with capillary blood to estimate FBS and PPBS using the POCT device.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We enrolled 200 patients with a mean age of 49.4 (standard deviation 12.6) years. Lin's CCC for POCT device compared to automated analyzer (venous blood) for FBS estimation was 0.95 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.94 to 0.96, <i>P</i> value < 0.001) for venous blood and 0.95 (95% CI: 0.94-0.97, <i>P</i> value < 0.001) for capillary blood. Lin's CCC for PPBS estimation was 0.99 (95% CI: 0.98-0.99, <i>P</i> value < 0.001) for venous blood and 0.98 (95% CI: 0.97-0.98, <i>P</i> value < 0.001) for capillary blood.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The POCT device showed substantial concordance with the gold standard method for measuring both FBS and PPBS. It also demonstrated a fair agreement with the automated analyzer in estimating blood glucose levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S517-S523"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502979/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating Knowledge and Behavioral Differences in E-Waste Handling among Professional Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Ashwini Katole, Anupriya Jha, Purushottam Giri, Arvind K Shukla","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_940_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_940_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Electronic waste (e-waste), consisting of discarded electrical and electronic equipment, is a growing environmental and public health concern. India ranks among the top global e-waste producers, yet awareness and compliance with safe disposal practices remain limited. Students of professional courses, such as medicine and engineering, are future influencers of both public health and technology practices.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate and compare the knowledge and behavioral practices related to e-waste handling among Professional Students in Pondicherry, India.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 979 students from professional colleges selected through random sampling in Pondicherry. Data were collected using a pretested semistructured questionnaire comprising 15 items on knowledge and 8 on practice. Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel and Epi Info, and Chi-square tests were applied with <i>P</i> < 0.05 considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Awareness of e-waste was higher among medical students (85.8%) compared to engineering students (79.1%) (<i>P</i> = 0.007). Awareness of e-waste-related policies was significantly greater among engineering students (36.9%) than medical students (12.2%) (<i>P</i> < 0.0001). Recycling practice was more common among engineering students (16.3%) than medical students (10.0%) (<i>P</i> = 0.004). Medical students demonstrated better recognition of e-waste health and environmental hazards (77.8% vs. 63.1%, <i>P</i> < 0.001). Both groups showed poor segregation and policy knowledge.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The comparative assessment revealed notable differences in knowledge and behavioral practices related to e-waste handling between medical and engineering students. While medical students demonstrated higher awareness of the health and environmental implications of e-waste, engineering students showed better understanding of policy and technical aspects, as well as stronger engagement in recycling and resale practices. Overall, both groups exhibited gaps in safe disposal behavior despite moderate awareness levels, highlighting the need to strengthen the knowledge-to-practice transition in e-waste management.</p>","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S563-S568"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502986/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chandipura Virus: \"The Silent Threat Emerging in India's Viral Landscape\".","authors":"D Bindu, Saramma M Jacob","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_175_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_175_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chandipura virus (CHPV) has reemerged as a serious human pathogen related with acute encephalitis outbreaks. CHPV infection has been detected in various parts of Western, Central, and South India. In India, from June to August 2024, there were 245 reported cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) with 82 deaths and 64 confirmed cases of CHPV; being the largest outbreak in the recent times. <i>Phlebotomus</i> and <i>Sergentomyia</i> species of sandflies have been identified as potential vectors. The virus has been detected in the whole blood and/or CSF of patients using reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, apart from detecting IgM and IgG by ELISA. No specific treatment is available and management relies on symptomatic care and vector control. Surveillance of AES cases across 36 States/UTs is implemented through Integrated Disease Surveillance Program of the Government of India. Awareness programs on the management of CHPV should be conducted for healthcare workers, especially where the disease has been endemic. Education programs on CHPV should be streamed in the media and rural areas. Vector control is essential to prevent the infection. Hence, a collaborative, \"One Health approach\" is necessary for prevention and control. Moreover, research efforts are focused on developing diagnostics, vaccines, and antivirals, with two potential vaccines awaiting clinical trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S432-S435"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502970/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perception Regarding Family Adoption Program among the Undergraduate Students of a Medical College in Coastal South India.","authors":"T Rekha, Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan, Nithin Kumar, Prasanna Mithra, Aditya Raj Panigrah, Aakash Bhatia, Mukund Kumar Jha, Anushk Jyoti, K Nihar, Devaraj Navadgi, Rishit Anand","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_346_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_346_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The rural population in India faces significant challenges in accessing quality healthcare. Family Adoption Program (FAP) not only provides an experiential learning to medical students but also brings health services closer to the community. The objective of the study was to assess the perceptions of undergraduate medical students regarding FAP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study, 431 medical students were assessed on their perception regarding FAP using a semi-structured questionnaire. Independent <i>t</i>-tests (Mann-Whitney tests for non-normal distributions) were used to compare perception scores across gender, nationality, and exposure to FAP. A <i>P</i> < 0.05 was considered a statistically significant difference in perception.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of the study participants was 20.2 ± 3.4 years. A higher proportion (<i>n</i> = 344, 79.8%) of the participants had the FAP as a part of their curriculum. Students without exposure to FAP rated the individual educational domain statements more favorably than those with exposure, with significant differences observed after Holm-Bonferroni correction (adjusted <i>P</i> = 0.045 for each statement). Nevertheless, both groups scored below the midpoint, suggesting limited perceived educational benefit.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although students perceived FAP as a useful initiative for community engagement and experiential exposure, perceptions regarding its educational impact were predominantly neutral to negative, reflecting a limited educational impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S540-S548"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502988/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148813940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Need for Investing in Adolescent Mental Health in Community Settings in India.","authors":"Aditi Mohta, Sumit Malhotra, Bichitra Nanda Patra","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_410_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_410_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents constitute nearly one-fifth of India's population and face a substantial and growing burden of mental health problems, much of which remains under-recognized in community settings. Drawing on vignettes and reflections from community-based research among adolescents in rural Haryana, this article illustrates the lived experiences underlying depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, psychotic-like experiences, and suicidal risk. Adolescents reported stressors including academic pressure, poverty, family conflict, domestic violence, caregiver substance use, bereavement, chronic illness, food insecurity, and constrained educational opportunities. Emotional distress was frequently normalized, stigma was pervasive, and awareness of professional mental health care was limited, resulting in a wide treatment gap. Our observations underscore the central role of familial, social, and structural determinants in shaping adolescent mental health trajectories. We argue that adolescence represents a critical life-course window for intervention, where relatively modest, well-targeted investments can yield long-term health, social, and economic benefits. Strengthening early identification, task-sharing approaches, school- and community-based mental health promotion, and integration of evidence-based interventions into primary care and existing community platforms are key priorities. Strategic investment in adolescent mental health within community settings is both a public health imperative and a cost-effective strategy for India's future well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S425-S431"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502968/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of Anemia in Reproductive-age Females (15-49 Years) from Indian Indigenous Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Vaibhavkumar Shrivastav, Yogesh Murugan, Arya Ramachandran, Disha Shrivastav","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_471_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_471_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anemia remains a critical public health challenge in India, disproportionately affecting indigenous populations. This systematic review and meta-analysis estimated the prevalence of anemia among reproductive-age females (15-49 years) from indigenous communities in India and identified associated risk factors. Four databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science) were systematically searched from 2000 to 2024 following PRISMA guidelines. Two independent reviewers conducted study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. Random-effects meta-analysis with Freeman-Tukey double arcsine transformation was used to calculate pooled prevalence estimates, with comprehensive subgroup and meta-regression analyses. Publication bias was evaluated using Egger's regression test. Analysis of 41 studies (131,267 participants) revealed a pooled anemia prevalence of 73% (95% CI: 64-81%). Notable regional variations emerged, with the Eastern region showing the highest prevalence (84%, 95% CI: 68-93%) and the Northeastern region the lowest (53%, 95% CI: 33-72%). Areas with IFA supplementation coverage greater than 50% paradoxically showed higher observed prevalence (91%), likely reflecting targeting of interventions toward high-burden areas. At the ecological level, tropical monsoon climate zones showed the highest pooled prevalence (87%), while hot semi-arid regions had the lowest (44%). Key risk factors included labor-intensive occupations (OR = 3.18, 95% CI: 1.52-6.64), low monthly income (OR = 2.38, 95% CI: 1.42-3.98), and lower educational attainment (OR = 1.77, 95% CI: 1.15-2.72). Köppen Climate Classification explained the greatest proportion of between-study variance in meta-regression (R² = 18.5%), though substantial heterogeneity remained unexplained (residual I² = 99.3%). The pooled anemia prevalence of 73% among reproductive-age women from Indian indigenous communities substantially exceeds the national average. Regional disparities, climatic variation, and socioeconomic factors-particularly occupation, income, and education-emerged as key determinants. These findings highlight the need for targeted, culturally appropriate interventions and region-specific programmatic strategies for anemia control in indigenous communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S439-S455"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502990/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148813959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Double Burden of Malnutrition in Mother and Child Pairs in an Urban Resettlement Colony of East Delhi: A Cross-sectional Study.","authors":"Jyoti Singh, Pragti Chhabra, Somdatta Patra, Deepak Kumar","doi":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_178_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_178_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>The simultaneous presence of undernutrition along with overweight or obesity is known as the double burden of malnutrition (DBM). In mother-child pairs, DBM can manifest as either an undernourished child with an overnourished mother or an undernourished mother with an overnourished child. To study the prevalence of DBM in mother and child pairs in an urban resettlement colony of East Delhi.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 mother-child pairs in an urban resettlement colony of East Delhi. Data was collected by house-to-house visits using an interviewer administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements were recorded. Classification of nutritional status of children was conducted according to World Health Organization (WHO) child growth standards. Anthro Plus-software 2009 (WHO) was used for calculating anthropometric parameters. The weight for age, height for age and weight for height z-scores in children were computed. The data were summarized using frequencies and proportions. The <i>P-</i>value was calculated to assess the association between two categorical variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among children, 43% were underweight, 46% were stunted, and 20% were wasted. Among mothers, 24% were overweight and 4% obese, while 18.4% were thin. The prevalence of DBM was observed as underweight child-overweight mother (UC-OM) 9.6%, stunted child-overweight mother (SC-OM) 12.8%, and wasted child-overweight mother (WC-OM) 4.8%. The overall prevalence of DBM in any form among mother-child pairs was 15.2%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is a need for integrated nutrition strategies addressing both undernutrition in children and overnutrition in mothers within the same household.</p>","PeriodicalId":45040,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Community Medicine","volume":"51 Suppl 3","pages":"S504-S508"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13502976/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}