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Department of Community Medicine Departmental Information Overview of the department Department of Community Medicine was formally established in 2001 in the institute. Since its inception, it has been one of the key departments for the institute. It aimed to develop a feasible pattern of healthcare delivery for the population. The department also sought to provide community health orientation to various activities of the institute. The department started MD Programme in 2009. The department is been playing a significant role in the control of pandemic of COVID 19 and also started vaccination centre for the general public. The department of Community Medicine is primarily located in the college building, equipped with research laboratory space in ground floor and a laboratory in the 1st floor for teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. The department is involved in the following activities:
It includes UG and MD courses. The department is also involved in training of various categories of health care professionals/ workers as well as education of general public.
The department provides comprehensive health care to population of nearly 50,000. The services in the form of two health centres
The department has made a significant contribution in research and development.
Vision of the department - Objectives
Mission of department The penultimate mission of the department is to keep every individual healthy and to produce skilled health care professionals.
Infrastructure of the department (Enclose related photos)
Facilities & Services provided by department (Enclose related photos)
The department caters urban slum population of around 52,268 with just 4 km away from the college near Shishuvihaar School, Bagalkote. Services offered: OPD, IPD Day-care, basic hematological and biochemical tests, Health Education activities in the field, health camps; Days observed:
The department caters rural area population of around 37,651 situated around 15 km away from the college in Shirur, Bagalkote Services offered: OPD, IPD Day-care, basic hematological and biochemical tests, Health Education activities in the field, health camps; Days observed:
Academic activities: Both undergraduate and postgraduate classes are conducted in accordance with CBME NMC guidelines. Undergraduate
Postgraduate
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Research work in the department (Both completed and ongoing)
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Sl.No |
Name |
Date & Month |
Topic |
Remarks |
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PG Disserations |
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1. |
Dr. Pallavi Raikar Dr. C H. Ghattaragi |
2009-12 |
Sociodemographic determinants of current contraceptive and unmet needs among married women off reproductive age residing in Urban field practice area of SNMC Bagalkot |
Completed |
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2. |
Dr. Gagan Shrinivas Dr. C H. Ghattaragi |
2010-13 |
A community based study on type II Diabetes Mellitus in Shirur, RHTC: S. N. Medical College, Bagalkot |
Completed |
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3. |
Dr. Roopa M Dr. C H. Ghattaragi |
2011-14 |
Coronary Heart Disease and its determinants – A Cross sectional study at RHTC Shirur |
Completed |
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4. |
Dr. Sumalatha N Dr. A S. Dorle |
2012-15 |
Study of prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among bank employees in Bagalkot city |
Completed |
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5. |
Dr. Santosh K. Yatnatti Dr. L D. Hiremath |
2012-15 |
A study on factors responsible for utilization of maternal health services under NRHM, in Rural field practice area of S. N. Medical College, Bagalkot |
Completed |
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6. |
Dr. Waseem Anjum Dr. C H. Ghattaragi |
2012-15 |
Health status of food handlers in food establishments of Bagalkot city – A cross sectional study |
Completed |
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7. |
Dr. Pavan Kalasekar Dr. C H. Ghattaragi |
2012-15 |
Prevalence of obesity and its associated risk factors among school going in Shirur, A rural field practice area of Bagalkot |
Completed |
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8. |
Dr. Vetri S Dr. A S. Dorle |
2013-16 |
A cross sectional study of diabetes mellitus and its influencing risk factors among tuberculosis patients in Bagalkot tuberculosis unit |
Completed |
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9. |
Dr. Jambaiah Dr. B S. Mannapur |
2013-16 |
Treatment outcomes of all registered tuberculosis patients under RNTCP at Bagalkot tuberculosis unit |
Completed |
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10. |
Dr. Vijayalakshmi B H. Dr. A S. Dorle |
2014-17 |
A study on factors responsible for utilization of ASHA services under National Health Mission at peripheral level in Bagalkot taluka – A cross sectional study |
Completed |
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11. |
Dr. Vasundara G. Dr. Gowri Shankar. |
2014-17 |
Nutritional status of adolescent girls residing in an urban slum of Bagalkot city – A cross sectional study |
Completed |
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12. |
Dr. Jayaraj R. M. Dr. A S. Dorle |
2014-17 |
A cross sectional study on health related quality of life of perimenopausal women residing in rural field practice area of S. N. Medical College, Bagalkot |
Completed |
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13. |
Dr. Harshavardhan V. Naik Dr. A S. Dorle |
2015-18 |
To study the prevalence and risk factors of under nutrition in children under the age of 5 years in the rural field practice area of S. N. Medical College Bagalkot – A cross sectional study |
Completed |
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14. |
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Sidenur Dr. Gowri Shankar |
2015-18 |
A study on prevalence of hypertension among the age group of 20-40 years in the urban field practice of S. N. Medical College, Bagalkot – A cross sectional study |
Completed |
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15. |
Dr. Anjani kumar Srivastava Dr. B S. Mannapur |
2015-18 |
A cross sectional study of socio-demographic and maternal factors influencing the birth weight of the babies in a rural field practice area of S. N. Medical College, Bagalkot |
Completed |
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16. |
Dr. Thippeswamy Dr. A S. Dorle |
2016-19 |
A study of determinants of peripheral sputum positivity in adult category I RNTCP patients in a taluka unit: A cross sectional study |
Completed |
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17. |
Dr. Santhoshkumar R. Naik Dr. A S. Dorle |
2017-20 |
To assess the delay in health seeking behavior among tuberculosis patients and the factors determining it, in Bagalkot tuberculosis unit – A cross sectional study |
Completed |
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18. |
Dr. Simmy Gavel Dr. B S. Mannapur |
2017-20 |
Study of health education intervention on knowledge about reproductive health among adolescent girls of polytechnic college Bagalkot |
Completed |
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19. |
Dr. Anamika Patel Dr. Gowri Shankar |
2017-20 |
A cross sectional study of non-communicable disease in the elderly residing in urban field practice area of S. N. Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka |
Completed |
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20. |
Dr. Anjali Dr. Umesh Ramadurg |
2018-21 |
A cross sectional study of prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors in school going children of Bagalkot city |
Completed |
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21. |
Dr. Pooja T. Dr. Manjula R. |
2018-21 |
An educational intervention study on self care activities and diabetes distress among type II diabetic patients in urban and rural field practice area |
Completed |
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22. |
Dr. Sandhya R. Dr. A S. Dorle |
2021-24 |
Evaluation of tuberculosis preventive treatment among household contacts of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Bagalkot taluk: A cross sectional study |
Completed |
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23. |
Dr. Kapileshwar Murar Gulbhile Dr. Sachin Desai |
2023-26 |
Prevalence of malnutrition among elderly residing under urban field area in North Karnataka |
Ongoing |
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Projects |
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1. |
Dr. A S. Dorle Dr. Umesh R. Dr. Manjula R. |
2018-21 |
Human Pulmonary Paragonimiasis in Crab eating communities and smear negative suspected tuberculosis cases from some states of India |
Completed |
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2. |
Dr. A S. Dorle Dr. B S. Mannapur |
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JSS Anemia Project |
Completed |
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3. |
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RGUHS School Project – Yoga |
Completed |
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4. |
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IDD Survey in Bagalkote |
Completed |
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5. |
Dr A S Dorle Dr Manjula R Dr Jayaraj R Mhetri |
2021 |
“India Pediatric HIV COHORT” |
Ongoing |
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6. |
Dr A S Dorle Dr Shrinivas Patil Dr Jayaraj R Mhetri |
2021-22 |
Evaluation of Mass drug administration for filariasis at Bagalkot |
Ongoing |
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7. |
Dr A S Dorle Dr Shrinivas Patil Dr Jayaraj R Mhetri |
2021-22 |
Evaluation of Mass drug administration for filariasis at Yadagiri |
Ongoing |
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8. |
Dr A S Dorle Dr Shrinivas Patil Dr Thippeswamy |
2022 |
Sub national certificate of Tuberculosis |
Ongoing |
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9. |
Dr A S Dorle Dr Manjula R Dr Jayaraj R Mhetri |
2023 |
Pediatric mortality audit of CHLIV under INDIA HIV COHORT |
Ongoing |
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10. |
Dr A S Dorle Dr Manjula R Dr Jayaraj R Mhetri |
2021-24 |
“India Pediatric HIV COHORT” |
Ongoing |
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