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Adult , Cross-Sectional Studies , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , HIV Antibodies/blood , HIV Infections/diagnosis , Humans , India , Mass Screening/methods , Molecular Diagnostic Techniques/methods , Pilot Projects , Point-of-Care Systems , Sensitivity and Specificity , Tuberculosis/complications , Virology/methodsABSTRACT
Holistic approach for healthy growth of infants is considered in this study by measuring weight as an important variable. There were significant increase in the average gain monthly weight throughout infancy (P < 0.01) and preponement of age at which weaning started (P < 0.001) in infants born to mothers who registered themselves early during same gestation for antenatal care programme, the same infants being followed in an under-five clinic till one year of age. Though there was hardly any difference in average birth weights of infants of the study and control groups (P > 0.05), antenatal care programme was definitely helpful in promoting their babies for early registration for an under-five clinic (P < 0.001).
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Body Weight , Child Development , Child, Preschool , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Prenatal Care/standards , Program EvaluationABSTRACT
A cross sectional survey was carried in an Urban Slum Community in Bombay having a population of 60,000. A total of 393 women in reproductive age group were screened for VDRL reactivity. The highest prevalence was in 15 to 29 years of age group. The sero-positivity rate at 1:8 dilution and above was 0.50%. The seropositivity rate can be further brought down by properly planned and implemented STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) Control activities at a community level.