Master of Public Health Program (MPH): Recent submissions

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Patient experience with expanded Basic Benefits Package coverage for treatment of Hepatitis C in Armenia

Tsaturyan, Saro (American University of Armenia, 2020)

The World Health Organization (WHO) considers viral hepatitis as an international public health challenge, which, given its global magnitude, is comparable to other major communicable diseases. An estimated 71 million ...
Comprehensive sexuality education program among students from 10th grade in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Rahamathulla, Bawa Bugar Deen Abdul Subahan (American University of Armenia, 2020)

It is estimated that more than 1.8 billion people in the world are between 10 – 24 years of age called adolescents and young people, out of which 90% lives in low- and middle-income countries. Studies show that adolescents ...
The role of community pharmacists in preventing medication errors in Armenia. Master of Public Health integrating experience project. Problem solving framework to be presented to: Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia

Shatvoryan, Ani (American University of Armenia, 2020)

This project focuses on MEs that occur in pharmacies and the role of community pharmacists in their prevention. MEs can be reduced by clearly defining the roles of community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and by ...
Women’s knowledge on cesarean section and vaginal delivery in the Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu, India

Mooventhan, Lakshmi Priya (2019)

In the modern era, Cesarean section (C-section) is one of the major and most common surgeries performed worldwide. Its rate is tremendously increasing across the globe. Around the world, China tops the first place in ...
Factors associated with diabetes related distress among adult type 2 diabetic patients in Yerevan, Armenia

Ayvazyan, Lilit (2019)

Mellitus is ranked to be 4th leading cause of death among non-communicable diseases. According to the International Diabetes Federation, by 2035 the number of people with diabetes will rise to 592 million, with more than ...
Perceptions and experiences of patients living with type 2 diabetes on diabetic foot complications: a research grant proposal for a qualitative study

Adil, Ismail (2019)

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is currently one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. The disease prevalence and significance are on the rise, due to evolving lifestyle changes that result in reduced physical activity ...
Gender differences in health-related quality of life in patients with congestive heart failure and past coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Vardanyan, Nare (2019)

Background: Heart failure (HF) causes a large health and economic burden to society. Despite significant advances in treatment over the past twenty years, the incidence, prevalence, hospitalizations, and mortality from ...
Knowledge, beliefs and practice of sleep hygiene as a determinant of insomnia among the employed adult population of Yerevan

Taslakyan, Anush (2019)

Background: Sleep is a crucial phenomenon that involves complex metabolic and nervous activities that help the human body grow, maintain and repair itself. A lot of key players in human physiology responsible for health ...
Risk factors of lower extremity amputation in diabetic foot ulcer patients: a hospital based case-control study

Sevoyan, Taguhi (2019)

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers have reached epidemic proportions, and constitute significant public health and economic burden for health systems worldwide. The global prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers demonstrates ...
Dental care in Yerevan, Armenia: assessing quality and patient experience

Mkrtchyan, Marine (2019)

Background: Patient Experience (PE) is an important component of healthcare quality and PatientCentered Care. Dental PE depends on a range of interactions between patients and health care systems, such as accessibility ...
Parental knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccination among their daughters: a cross-sectional study in Yerevan, Armenia

Margaryan, Yeva (2019)

Armenia has the highest cervical cancer mortality rate among countries of Western Asia. Moreover, cervical cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer type among females aged 15 to 44 years old residing in ...
A cross-sectional survey to assess the relation between disclosure of samesex behavior, depression and risky sexual behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Kurunathan, Andrea (2019)

Introduction: It is estimated that there are some 2.5 million MSM in India. Various studies conducted in India serve as evidence that MSM are prone to high rates of depression compared to the general adult male population. ...
Factors contributing to appraisal and help-seeking delay among patients with colorectal cancer in Armenia: a research grant proposal

Karapetyan, Nune (2019)

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major public health challenge worldwide. It is the third most common cancer among males, the second most common one among females, in the world. In high-income countries, the ...
Oral health-related quality of life and oral hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the general population in Sevan and Artashat cities, Armenia

Hovsepyan, Syuzanna (2019)

Background: Oral health is a vital part of general health and is an important factor that influences individual’s quality of life. The prevalence of oral diseases has been high. Oral diseases are responsible for not only ...
Improving knowledge, attitudes and practices of menstrual hygiene among women dwelling in the riverside slums of Chennai, India: a community health education intervention

Egaraj, Grace Blessina (2019)

Background: Over 800 million women worldwide menstruate in a day, and about 2.4 billion girls and women in the world do not have access to proper sanitation. Improper Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) leads to diseases ...
Aging, learning, and cognitive maintenance: a qualitative study to assess learning needs of Armenian seniors

Galstyan, Kristine (2019)

Nowadays, globally population is facing the aging phenomenon, which means that the share of people aged 65 and over is growing faster than the share of people in any other age category resulting in demographic transition. ...
Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and factors associated with vitamin D deficiency among 13-17 years old adolescents in Coimbatore

Dhanumoorthi, Vanaja (2019)

Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem that is highly prevalent in many regions of the world including India. Vitamin D deficiency may lead to several diseases, including nutritional rickets, osteomalacia, ...
Piloting an educational program to improve bioMedical waste management and disposal system in hospitals of Pune, Maharashtra, India

Bhale, Deepak Ramakrishna (2019)

Background: BMW is an immense problem across the globe, including India. Fifteen percent of hospital waste contains infectious chemicals, toxins, and radioactive material. Many countries perform the open burning/incarnation ...
Needs and gaps in services provided for children with Down Syndrome in Yerevan, Armenia. Perspectives of parents and healthcare providers: a qualitative research

Abrahamyan, Arpine (2019)

Down syndrome (DS, trisomy 21, Ts21) is known as one of the most common causes of mental disability. The estimated worldwide incidence of DS is from 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 live births. Comprehensive health care and ...
An intervention program to combat internalized stigma among people living with HIV/AIDS in Chennai city of Tamil Nadu, India

Mercy, Samantha Grace Sharon (2018)

Background: Stigma is a mark of disgrace or reproach and a perceived negative attribute, which leads one to undervalue and demean oneself. HIV/AIDS is highly stigmatized and is attributable to the fact that its routes of ...

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