Centre for Social Medicine , PIMS-DU Faculty Ongoing Projects 2015-2016

Sr. Title Investigator Year No 1. Rapid assessment study to assess a access to safe K V Somasundaram 2015-2016 abortion services in 2. Prevalence, etiology and molecular biology of K.V.Somasundaram, 2014-2016 anemia with special reference to Dr.S.S.Jogdand hemoglobinopathies in adolescent and adults of Dr.Anil Munemane both sexes in tribals in the vicinity of area, Taluka, Dist-, Maharashtra 3. Pravara Health and Demographic Surveillance System K.V.Somasundaram, 2013-2020 (Pravara HDSS) Dr.Sunil Thitame, Dr.Sanjay Juvekar 4. TI for migratory Workers for Prevention of HIV /AIDS K.V.Somasundaram, Jan13-March, in A’Nagar R.D.Adhav 16 5. Evaluation of Community participation in micro level K.V. Somasundaram, 2012-15 planning of villages Dr. Sunil Thitame, Dr.J.Patil, C.B.Jori 6. School Health, Hygiene & Environment Program K.V.Somasundaram (SHAPE) Dr.Sunil Arsude 7. TI for Female Sex Workers for prevention of STI & K.V.Somasundaram 2011-15 HIV/AIDS in District, Maharashtra Ms. A. Deshpande 8. TI for Male having Sex with Male in prevention of STI K.V.Somasundaram, 2011-16 & HIV/AIDS in Nashik District, Maharashtra Ms. A. Deshpande Mr. Kuldeep Pawar 9. TI for Migratory Workers for Prevention of STI & K.V.Somasundaram, 2011-16 HIV/AIDS in Malegaon City in Nashik District Ms. A. Deshpande Mr. W.V. Borse 10. Vihaan Care & Support Centre K.V. Somasundaram, April, 2015- Vijay Gaikwad March, 2016 11. Genetic analysis of Human Leucocyte Antigen PIMS DU & Drake June 2016 (HLA) Polymorphism in Tribal & Non- tribal University onwards Population of Maharashtra - A pilot study 12. Screening, testing and awarness generation & K.V.Somasundaram April 2016 implementation of RNTCP among urban slum onwards population of Nashik

Students Ongoing Projects 2015-2016

Sr. Title Investigator Year No 1. To study the malnutrition among tribal children with Mr. Sanjay Kumar 2015-17 special focus on dietary intake and nutritional interventions in Akole Block of Western Ghat, Maharashtra 2. Oral health related quality of life among tribals of Dr. Shilpi Kawalia 2015-17 Western Ghat in Akole Block of Maharashtra, India 3. Improvement of maternal health services through use of Dr. V.B. Bangal 2015-17 mobile phone: A randomized control trial 4. Access, utilization and barriers of MCH services in tribal Mr. Raju K.C. 2015-17 area of Akole: A client perspective 5. A cross-sectional study of consanguineous marriages and Dr. N.S. Dhoble 2015-17 reproductive behaviour among tribal population in of , Maharashtra 6. A study on perception and pattern of alcohol Dr. K.L. 2015-17 consumption, its impact on socio-economic and health, Bramhankar especially mental health, of the tribal population of Akole Tribal Block of Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra