2019 – SMAART LAB

Development and Implementation of Integrated Road Traffic Injuries Surveillance – IRIS, India: A Protocol

Abstract Road traffic accidents stand as one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity across the globe. The reasons for the high burden of road traffic injuries (RTIs) in developing countries are increasing in the number of motor vehicles, poor enforcement of traffic safety regulations, inadequacy of health infrastructure and poor transport facility. However, the systematic collection of road [...]

MeeMitt2023-03-11T19:52:05-05:00

Hypertension prevalence and risk factors among residents of four slum communities: population-representative findings from Port-au-Prince, Haiti

MeeMitt2023-01-06T18:36:39-05:00

Enhancing Graduate Practicum Project Development and Selection at Schools of Public Health: A Case Study

MeeMitt2023-01-08T08:52:52-05:00

Burden of household food insecurity in urban slum settings

MeeMitt2023-01-06T18:36:49-05:00

A human centered approach to design a diet app for patients with metabolic syndrome

Abstract Background: The objective of this study was to utilize a human-centered approach in designing a diet app that would assist in management of patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods: A convenience sample of 10 dietetic interns (DIs) who were attending their informatics rotation at the City University of New York School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY GSPHHP) were [...]

MeeMitt2023-01-06T18:36:55-05:00

A community-based pragmatic, controlled trial for preventing and reducing oral diseases among 1–6-year-old children visiting Anganwadi centers, under the Integrated Child Development Scheme, India

Abstract Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) has reached epidemic proportions affecting millions of children worldwide. Its prevention becomes imperative owing to the significant morbidity and financial implications involved with its treatment. The Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), launched in India to provide mid-day meals, pre-school education and primary healthcare to children, can be utilised to counsel and deliver oral health [...]

MeeMitt2023-03-11T19:51:54-05:00