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MAIN AUDITORIUM - DAY 1

Time Session & Topic Speaker(s) Chairperson Co-Chairperson
08:00 - 09:00 BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION
09:00 - 09:30
Dr DK Ramadwar Memorial Oration
Understanding the Cancer Burden: Situational Perspectives and the Role of Care Pathways and Navigation Systems
Dr. Hrishikesh Arvindrao Khadilkar Dr. Harshal Pandve Dr. Dipak Patil
Dr. Roshni Miranda
09:30 - 10:00
Pathways to Cervical Cancer Elimination
1. Cervical Cancer Epidemiology: Mapping Trends and Stratifying Risk
2. Scaling Cervical Cancer Screening: Evidence for Adoption of HPV Self-Sampling
Dr. Rajesh Dikshit
Dr. Gauravi Mishra
Dr. Y B Chavan Dr. Madhavi Mankar
Dr. Yogita Bavaskar
10:00 - 10:30
Padma Bhushan Dr. Banoo Jehangir Coyaji Oration
Mapping of COPD and Asthma in the Non-communicable Disease Control Activities
Dr. Jayashree Gothankar Dr. Prasad Waingankar Dr. Abhiram Kasbe
Dr. Padmavathi Dyavarishetty
10:30 - 11:00
Padmashri Dr. DN Pai Memorial Oration
Assessment of unmet needs and access to assistive technologies among the general population of Pune district through the digital rATA tool: Cross-Sectional Survey
Dr. Muralidhar Tambe Dr. Purushottam Giri Dr. Shobha Salve
Dr. Santosh Haralkar
11:00 - 12:30 INAUGURATION CEREMONY
12:30 - 13:00
Key Note Address
Contextualizing and Catapulting Community Medicine Discipline for 'Viksit Bharat'
Dr. Sanjay Zodpey Dr. Vijaykumar Singh Dr. R.C. Goyal
Dr. Abhay Saraf
13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 - 15:30
Human Papilloma Virus [HPV] Screening & Vaccination for Cervical Cancer Elimination in India: Global Evidence to Impact
1. Transitioning to Primary Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA-based Cervical Cancer Screening in LMIC: Challenges and Opportunities
2. Efficacy of the Indigenous CERVAVAC HPV Quadrivalent vaccine
3. Global Impact of HPV Vaccination on Cervical Cancer Prevention
4. PANEL DISCUSSION: Path for Cervical Cancer Elimination in India: From Policy to Practice: Status and Challenges
Dr. Sharmila Pimple
Dr. Hitt Sharma
Dr. Murlidhar Tambe
Panel Faculty
Moderator: Dr. Sharmila Pimple
Dr. Hitt Sharma
Dr. Murlidhar Tambe
Dr. Gaurav Salunke
Dr. Anushree Patil
Dr. Rujuta Hadaye
Dr. Geeta Balsarkar
Dr. Janardhan Bandi Dr. Vikas Kshirsagar
Dr. Violet Pinto
15:30 - 16:30
Epidemiology of Obesity: Updates
1. Unravelling Obesity: The What, Why and How
2. Importance of Early Holistic Management in Type 2 Diabetes
3. Tirzepatide: Head-to-Head with GLP-1 RA, Q&A
Dr. Virendra Patil
Dr. Rohit Barnabas
Dr. Aditya Phadte
Dr. Amit Bhondve Dr. Sandhya Singh
Dr. Upalimitra Waghmare
16:30 - 17:00
Dr Mrunalini Pathak Memorial Oration
Climate Change and Health: Preparing Community Health Systems for Future Risks in India
Dr. Prashant Bagdey Dr. Rujuta Hadaye Dr. Sujata Pol
Dr. Dharampal Dambare
17:00 - 17:45
India's Robust Defence Against Yellow Fever: Surveillance, Vaccination, and Regulation
Dr. Vivekanand Giri Dr. Ravindra Kembhavi Dr. Pallavi Uplap
Dr. Rosna Mary Anto
18:00 - 18:30 GBM: IPHA MAHARASHTRA BRANCH & IAPSM MAHARASHTRA CHAPTER
19:30 - 22:30 CULTURAL PROGRAMME & BANQUET

ANATOMY DEMO ROOM

Time Abstract ID Title Presenting Author
09:00 - 11:00 IPHA-UG-01 Integrated Evaluation of Nutritional Assessment and Awareness of Nikshay Based Interventions among Rural TB Patients in IIMSR,Jalna:Implication for Program Strengthening Siddiqui Roshan Ara
IPHA-UG-02 Patient's Perspectives of Professionalism in Postgraduates at JIIU's IIMSR Jalna. Juveriya Shaikh
IPHA-UG-03 Community-based cross-sectional study of smartphone usage amongst undergraduate and postgraduate medical students studying in rural medical college Sachin Anil Kamble
IPHA-UG-04 Social Media Use among Undergraduate Medical Students at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Western Maharashtra: A Cross-Sectional Study Dr. Madhavi Babasaheb Bhalerao
IPHA-UG-05 Emotional Abuse and its Correlates Among Medical Students of a Rural Medical College in Maharashtra Ankita S Sable
IPHA-UG-06 Violence Against Medical Students During Clinical Postings at A Government Medical College in Western Maharashtra Dr. Prajwal Badrinath Biradar
IPHA-UG-07 A study of nutritional status, dietary pattern and role of peer pressure on consumption of fast foods among undergraduate medical students Jyoti Narayan Thorat
IPHA-UG-08 Nutrition literacy among MBBS students: a cross-sectional study from central India Dr. Akanksha Sahajrao More
IPHA-UG-09 A cross sectional study to assess physical activity level and sedentary behavior among undergraduate medical students of Jalna, Maharashtra Dr. Manjusha Dinesh Dhawale
IPHA-UG-10 Physical Activity and Screen Time patterns among medical students in rural area of Maharashtra: A cross sectional study Rohini Arjun Jadhav
IPHA-UG-11 A cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude and practices towards tobacco use among undergraduate medical students in a rural medical college, Maharashtra Dr. Gaikwad Pradnya Dileep
IPHA-UG-12 Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Alcohol Consumption Among Medical Students in Rural Maharashtra: A Cross-Sectional Study Komal Premsagar Nirmal
IPHA-UG-13 Digital Eye Strain and Dry Eye Syndrome among Undergraduate Medical Students in Maharashtra: A Cross-Sectional Study Pooja Pandurang Giri
IPHA-UG-14 Pattern and extent of exposure to screen among undergraduate medical students in a rural medical college. Payal Pradeep Bankar

LADIES COMMON ROOM

Time Abstract ID Title Presenting Author
09:00 - 11:00 IAPSM-KUL-MCH-02 Trends in Adolescent Fertility Rate in India and its States Dr. Harshit Mishra
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-03 Factors Affecting Contraceptive Use Among Postpartum Women in an Urban Area of Pune: A Cross-Sectional Study Dr. Rajshree Koli
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-04 Qualitative study to explore the factors associated with unmet need for contraception among married women of reproductive age group attending Urban Health Training Center of tertiary care hospital Dr Snehal Deshpande
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-05 A community-based study to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding antenatal care among pregnant women residing in the field practice area of the Urban Health Training Centre of a tertiary health care centre in Central India. Dr. Dhanashree Banchhor
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-06 Evaluation of Health Schemes for Pregnant Women and Children: Perspectives from Urban Slum Mothers in Pune Dr. Pradnya Tajanpure
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-07 Temporal Trends in Breastfeeding Practices in India: A Comprehensive Analysis Dr. Siddhi Khilari
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-08 A Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices among Mothers of 6 to 24-Month-Old Children in an Urban Area in Central India. Dr. Priyanka Singh
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-09 Association Between Household Livestock Ownership and Stunting in Under-Five Children in Central Rural India: A Case-Control Study. Dr Pratik Tawde
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-10 A community-based cross-sectional study of maternal autonomy and its association with nutritional status of under-5 children residing in the area coming under the Urban Health Training Center of a tertiary health care center of Central India. Dr. Astha Mishra
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-01 Effectiveness and acceptability of ASHA-led postnatal home-based breastfeeding support on exclusive breastfeeding: a mixed-methods study from central India Dr Aman singh
IAPSM-JOG-OEH-07 "ASSESSMENT OF PLASTIC USAGE & IT'S HEALTH IMPACT AMONG ADULTS OF A RURAL POPULATION OF MAHARASHTRA." Dr. VARSHARANEE. V. JADHAV
IAPSM-JOG-OEH-06 "An cross sectional Study on Pesticide Handling Practices and Acute Health Effects Among Farm Workers." Dr. Govind Bhagwatrao Patil.

LT 5

Time Abstract ID Title Presenting Author
2 TO 4:30PM IAPSM-KHG-UPH-05 Assessment of Compliance and Violations of Tobacco legislation (COTPA) across Public transport- Buses, Bus Depots, and Bus Stops in Mumbai Dr Shraddha Badgujar
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-15 MORBIDITY PROFILE OF BENEFICIARIES ATTENDING COMMUNITY HEALTH CAMPS IN MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA Dr. Talha Nadeem
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-14 Assessment of 5S (Stepping, Sitting, Sleeping, Strength, Sweating) Lifestyle Behaviours and Their Association with Obesity Parameters in Urban Adults Dr. Anudeep Kadam
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-13 Osteoarthritis Knee – Prevalence and associated factors among adults: a community based cross sectional study Dr. Purva Deepak Patil
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-12 Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Minimum Acceptable Diet and Influencing Factors among 6-23 Months Children in Urban Health Centre of Maharashtra Dr. DHIRENDRAKUMAR VISHWANATH YADAV
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-11 Patterns and determinants of utilization of health care services in urban field practice area of tertiary care hospital: cross-sectional study. Dr Rubina Patankar
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-10 MORBIDITY PROFILE AND HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR AMONG URBAN GERIATRIC POPULATION– A CROSS SECTIONAL FIELD STUDY Dr. Asha Sopanrao Munjal
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-09 Association of HDI with Leprosy and Tuberculosis incidence in India: An Ecological study Dr. Mohamed Riyaz Abdul Gafoor
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-08 IDRS-Based Community Screening for Type 2 Diabetes Risk Among Adults in Urban Field Practice Area of Medical College, Navi Mumbai Dr. Arnav Shirshetty
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-07 Attributes and Predictors of Tobacco Cessation Attempts Among Tobacco users attending an Urban Health Center in a metropolitan city DR. RAVI SAPKAL
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-06 A mixed-methods study of anxiety, depression and symptom relief of beneficiaries of palliative care OPD of a tertiary care hospital Dr Richa Arun Shete
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-16 Neck Circumference as a screening tool for Obesity Among Urban Adults in Mumbai. Dr Yasmeen Kazi
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-17 Tobacco use and other associated factors among patients with elevated blood pressure attending NCD corner in a tertiary care hospital DR GOKUL V V
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-03 “Understanding Private Medical Practitioners' Approach to Radical Treatment of Malaria: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Malaria Control in Urban India" Dr.Gaurav R Naik
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-02 “Behind the Care: Caregiver Burden and its associated factors among Primary Caregivers of Cancer Patients” Dr. Laxmi Naorem
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-01 An Assessment of Quality of Life in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Metropolitan City Dr Sushmita
IAPSM-KHG-UPH-04 Barriers and Boosters: A Qualitative Exploration of Dengue Control in India’s Urban Context Dr Sujata S Pol
9 to11:00am IAPSM-BHA-SCH-08 A Cross-Sectional Study of Loneliness, Anxiety, and Depression among school going adolescents in Mumbai. Dr.Priya Varun Wani
IAPSM-BHA-SCH-07 Concurrent Anaemia, Thinness, and Stunting Among Tribal Children and Adolescents in Palghar district. Dr Dheeraj Kumar Satyanarayan Meena
IAPSM-BHA-SCH-06 Prevalence and Risk factors of Overweight and Obesity among school children in Mumbai: A cross-sectional study Sreevidya PA
IAPSM-BHA-SCH-05 IMPACT OF A GENDER-INCLUSIVE SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTION ON MENSTRUAL HEALTH EQUITY: A PRE–POST STUDY IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS Dr. Shubhangini Singh
IAPSM-BHA-SCH-04 Impact of a Planned Training Program on Adolescents’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceptions regarding Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Palghar District, Maharashtra Dr Gopika A L
IAPSM-BHA-SCH-03 Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences, Resilience, Life-skills and Mental Well-Being among Adolescents Residing in the Urban Slums of Nagpur, Maharashtra. Dr. Sonu Meher
IAPSM-BHA-SCH-02 Assessment of Health Issues and Referral Patterns Among School-Going Adolescents in a Health Camp. Dr.Abhijeet G. Sangade
IAPSM-BHA-SCH-01 Nationwide Assessment of School Lunch Quality under PM POSHAN Using an Adapted SMILE Score Dr. Anamika Prashant

PSM SEMINAR HALL

Time Abstract ID Title Presenting Author
2 TO 3:30 PM IAPSM-JHA-HEG-01 Gender Based Differences in Tuberculosis Presentation and Treatment Delay in an Urban Slum Population- A retrospective cross sectional study C P SILPA
IAPSM-JHA-HEG-02 The Gender analysis of HIV care program in Mumbai India Raul Mayuri
IAPSM-JHA-HEG-03 Health profile, concerns and quality of life of people from LGBTQIA+ community: A mixed methods study in Maharashtra Dr. Nidhi Pradeep Sastry
IAPSM-JHA-HEG-04 Effect of Module-Based Training on knowledge of Hypertension and Diabetes among CHWs in a Tribal PHC of Maharashtra Dr. Angana Chattopadhyay
IAPSM-JHA-HEG-05 A Study on Quality-of-Life Impairment Due To Acne Vulgaris Among Undergraduate Medical Students. Dr. Erum Naaz
IAPSM-JHA-HEG-06 Assessment of Compliance of Tobacco Product Packages Sold at Retail Outlets in a Metropolitan City with COTPA Regulations (Dec 2024) Dr. SIVA PRASAD REDDY B
IAPSM-JHA-HEG-07 Effect of stigma and Discrimination among PLHIV and Key population on HIV/AIDS control and care efforts in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Dr. Roshni Cynthia Miranda
IAPSM-JHA-HEG-08 A QUASIEXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS GENDER INEQUALITY AND THE EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION IN EARLY ADOLESCENT SCHOOL STUDENTS. Dr.Steffin Sara Joseph
9 to11:00am IAPSM-KAN-CBI-13 Transforming Clinical "Data Abundance" into "Insight Abundance": A Prototype for Automated Medical Data Structuring and Analysis. Dr Akshay Jadhao
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-12 Knowledge, Attitude & Practice/Application of Artificial Intelligence among Medical Students in Navi Mumbai: A Cross-Sectional Study Dr.Aditi V Badhe
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-11 Consent Literacy in Digital Health: Understanding Data-Sharing Preferences among Health Service Users in an Urban Community Dr J Amirtharaj
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-10 Health Status and Socio-Demographic Profile of Persons with Physical Disabilities in an Urban Field Practice Area : A cross-sectional Dr. Balla Swati
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-09 Facilitators and Barriers to Intersectoral Collaboration for Adolescent Health under RKSK: A Qualitative Study in Rural Central India. Dr. Sarita Baskey
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-08 Strengthening cervical cancer prevention programme- Insights from community-based research in local context. Dr. Kavita V Anand
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-04 Assessment of functioning of Health and wellness centers & functioning of Community Health Officers in providing comprehensive primary health care Dharampal Ghanshyamji Dambhare
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-06 Neck Circumference and wrist circumference as A Screening Tool for Obesity in early adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study. Akula Ramesh Unnathi
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-05 Effectiveness of a Community-Based Multi-Component Intervention to Improve Anemia and IFA Compliance among Women of Reproductive Age in Mumbai Dr. Sakshi S. Patil
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-15 An interventional study assessing the effect of color-coded menus on food choices among medical college students. Dr. Anuradha Shah
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-03 Cervical Cancer Screening Outcomes using Smart Scope among Rural Women in Pune District: A Retrospective Study Dr.Vaidya Sumeet Milindkumar
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-02 Feasibility of community screening for COPD and Asthma (Common Chronic respiratory diseases- CRDs) using peak flow meters by ASHAs Ms. Ashwini Kishor Devane
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-01 Epidemiological Shifts in Waterborne Disease Outbreak Trends and Burden in the Rural Areas of Amravati District, Maharashtra: A Comparative Analysis. Dr Priya Lalji Singh
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-07 Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening by HPV Self-Sampling (HPV-SS) across Diverse Settings: A Multi-setting Assessment of Women’s Attitudes and Perceptions. Dr. Vasundhara Y Kulkarni
IAPSM-KAN-CBI-16 Changes in body composition in patients and household contacts in the RATIONS trial Dr Madhavi Bhargava

PHARMACOLOGY DEMO ROOM

Time Abstract ID Title Presenting Author
2 TO 3:30 PM IAPSM-KUL-MCH-02 A cross-sectional study to assess the prevalence of postpartum depression among women attending a tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra Dr Aswyn J Kunnungal
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-08 Prevalence of Undernutrition and Anemia among Under-Five Children of Nashik District, Maharashtra Dr. Ranjana Rathod
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-07 Community-Based Assessment of Undernutrition Among Under-Five Children in Nagpur Division of Maharashtra, Central India Dr Shashikant Shambharkar
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-06 Cross Sectional Assessment Of Nutritional Status Amongst Anganwadi Children Using The Composite Index Of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) in Dhamni Dr Riya Deepak Ghosh
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-05 Insights into public-private sector variations in maternal health care and pregnancy outcomes in an urban slum of Mumbai Dr Shwetangi Shinde
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-04 Effectiveness of Integrated HBYC–ECD Training on ASHAs’ Knowledge, Home Visit Skills, and Caregiving Practices for 3–15-Month-Old Children in Maharashtra Dr. Sonu Meher
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-03 Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Parents Regarding Antibiotic Use in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study Dr. Priyanka Singh
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-09 Association Between Household Livestock Ownership and Stunting in Under-Five Children in Central Rural India: A Case-Control Study. Dr Pratik Tawde
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-10 A community-based cross-sectional study of maternal autonomy and its association with nutritional status of under-5 children residing in the area coming under the Urban Health Training Center of a tertiary health care center of Central India. Dr. Astha Mishra
IAPSM-KUL-MCH-01 Effectiveness and acceptability of ASHA-led postnatal home-based breastfeeding support on exclusive breastfeeding: a mixed-methods study from central India Dr Aman singh
9 to11:00am IAPSM-JOG-OEH-07 “ASSESSMENT OF PLASTIC USAGE & IT'S HEALTH IMPACT AMONG ADULTS OF A RURAL POPULATION OF MAHARASHTRA.” Dr. VARSHARANEE. V. JADHAV
IAPSM-JOG-OEH-06 "An cross sectional Study on Pesticide Handling Practices and Acute Health Effects Among Farm Workers." Dr. Govind Bhagwatrao Patil.
IAPSM-JOG-OEH-05 A Mixed-Method study to assess Morbidity, Healthcare Access, and Service Utilization among Daily-Wage Workers in Central Urban India. Dr. Juhi Raut
IAPSM-JOG-OEH-04 Study of Occupational Lung Disorders Among Power Loom Workers in Bhiwandi: A Cross-Sectional Study Dr Adnan Ansari
IAPSM-JOG-OEH-03 Prevalence of Predictors of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss among Workers Dr.Aditya Rohidas Gaikwad
IAPSM-JOG-OEH-02 Behind the Wheel: Risk Clustering and Health Outcomes among Urban Bus Drivers- A Cross-Sectional Study Dr. NAVEENPRASAD G
IAPSM-JOG-OEH-01 Smartphone Usage Patterns, Screen Time and Digital Well-being Among Postgraduate Medical Residents of India: Mixed-Method Study Dr. Astha Agrawal
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