Publications by authors named "Vinod Mohandas"

Objectives: To determine the independent predictors of full immunisation coverage (FIC) among children aged 12-23 months along with the parental awareness and attitudes (of children aged ≤23 months) regarding routine childhood vaccinations in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu, South India.

Design: A community-based cross-sectional analysis.

Setting: Perambalur district situated in the central region of Tamil Nadu state, South India.

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Introduction India is currently experiencing a significant burden of diabetes mellitus, characterized by its high prevalence and associated complications. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major microvascular complication of diabetes, leading to blindness. Awareness regarding this ocular complication of diabetes can help prevent vision loss due to early screening and diagnosis.

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Objectives: To assess the pattern and determinants of healthcare service utilisation among adults with coronary artery disease (CAD) in a rural setting in Kerala, India.

Design: A community-based cross-sectional analysis conducted within a study cohort.

Setting: The study was conducted from January 2022 to March 2022 within the ENDIRA Cohort (Epidemiology of Non-communicable Diseases In Rural Areas) in the rural part of Aluva municipality of Ernakulam district, Kerala, India, which comprises five adjacent panchayats with a population of approximately 100, 000 individuals.

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