Community Medicine

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE

1.HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT:   The Department focuses to provide high quality training in Community Medicine to the under graduate medical students and Interns to equip them to address the need for community oriented primary care and public health emergencies of the country. The well-equipped museum, public health laboratory and field visits contribute to the holistic development of the primary care Physician and Public Health Expert.
The Department has the full strength of dedicated faculty ( as per the National Medical Council (NMC) norms. The training of Undergraduate Medical Students (MBBS students) started in 2014. In 2019, we successfully faced the PG assessment and now it is a Post Graduate department,  The annual intake of Post graduates is 05 (FIVE) candidates, these have duly been granted by Medical Councilof India / MOHFW, Government of India.
   
2. VISION Community Medicine is the branch of medicine concerned with the health of population. It strives to protect and promote the health and well-being of the community through Primary Health Care approach.

3. MISSION To “Reach the Unreached” with a view to provide promotive, preventive, curative rehabilitative and holistic health care to the community specially to those who are underprivileged

4. AIM of Undergraduate Teaching:
The aim of teaching by the department of Community Medicine is directed towards preparation of the medical student to function as community and primary care physician. Towards this end, by completion of training the MBBS student must demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Understanding of physical, social, Psychological, economic, and environmental determinants of health and disease
2. Ability to recognize and manage, common health problems including physical, emotional and social aspects at individual, family and community level in the context of National Health Programs,
3. Ability to implement and monitor National Health program in a primary care setting
4. Knowledge of maternal and child wellness as they apply to national health priorities and programmes
5. Ability to recognize, investigates, report, plan and manage community health problems including malnutrition and emergencies.

Integration: As per the current Competency Based Medical Education curriculum, the teaching is aligned and integrated horizontally and vertically in order to allow the learner to understand the impact of environment, community and national health priorities as they relate to health promotion, prevention and cure of the diseases.

5. OBJECTIVES

  • Organize elementary epidemiological studies to assess the health problems in the area. For this he should be able to design a study collect data, analyze it with statistical tests, make a report and be able to participate in  health information systems.
  • Prioritize the most important health problems in the field practice area and help formulate a plan of action to manage them under National Health Programme guidelines including population control and family welfare program. (He/She should be able to assess and allocate resources, implement and evaluate the programmes)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles of organizing prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
  • Organize health care service for special groups like mother infants, under five children and school children, handicapped, adolescents and geriatric, rural tribal and urban slum dwellers.
  • Organize health care in case of calamities.
  • Inculcate values like compassion, empathy to poor, rationale and ethical practice, honesty sincerity integrity to ensure quality professional practice.
  • Able to work as an effective leader of the health team within the primary health care set-up.
  • Able to coordinate with and supervise other members of the health team and maintain liaison with various agencies. (Government, non-government and voluntary organizations).
  • Able to plan and implement health education programmes.
  • Able to perform administrative functions of health centers.
  • Able to promote community participation especially in areas of disease control, health education and implementation of national programmes.
  • Aware of national priorities and the goal to be achieved to implement primary health care including health for all.
  • Understand different type of Bio-Medical waste, their potential risks and their management.

6. Details of Heads of the Department

Sl  No

Name of HOD

From

To

1

Dr.Vijayakumar

2013

2016

2

Dr.Lalitha .D.Hiremath

2016

 Till date

7. Contact Information 08061854197  Extension no: 197
Email ID: commedicinehod.tomch@theoxford.edu; commedicinehod@theoxfordmedical.org


8.DEPARTMENT FACULTY LIST Click Here

9. E-Learning Resources:
    DIGITAL LIBRARY
10.  Infrastructure
DEPARTMENT:
The various activities carried out by the Department of Community Medicine are summarised:--

A. MEDICAL EDUCATION (UG & PG).
The department is equipped with a
(A) Lecture theatre
(B). Demonstration room with  Over Head Projector, Slide Projector, Television, Video and other audiovisual aids, so as to accommodate at least 60-75 students.
(C). Museum-for the displaying  the  models, charts, specimens and other material concerning communicable diseases, Community Health, Family Welfare planning, Biostatics, Sociology, National Health Programmes, Environmental Sanitation etc.
(D). Departmental Library a Departmental library-cum-seminar room  with more than 140 books.
(E). Research laboratory (50 Sq.m.area) for research purposes.
(F). Accommodation for staff as under, namely:- 1. Professor  & Head of the Department- 1 (One room) (18 Sq.m.area); 2. Associate Professor/Reader- 3 (Three rooms) (15 Sq.m.area each); 3. Asstt. Professor/Lecturers -4 (Four rooms) (20 Sq.m.area each); 4. Statistician cum Lecturer-One room (12 Sq.m.area); 5. Epidemiologist cum Lecturer-One room (12 Sq.m.area); 6. Tutor/Demonstrators-6 (Two rooms 20 Sq.m.area each); 7. Department office cum Clerical room - one room (12 Sq.m.area); and 16 8. Working accommodation for non-teaching staff (12sq.m. area)   

B. HEALTH OUT REACH ACTIVITIES
Department of Community Medicine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with District Health and Family Welfare Office, Bengaluru Urban district and has adapted 3 Health and Welnnes Centers ;located in the vicinity of TOMCH& RC namely Ballur PHC, Jigani PHC, and Chandapura PHC. We are working in collaboration with the respective PHCs to facilitate effective Undergraduate education and training of House surgeons and also render our support for effective implementation of National Health programs thereby avoiding duplication of services in the field practice areas and achieve maximum reach

1.RHTC, Jigani
The RHTC  Jigani serves people jigani panchayat, Anekal Taluk with reach of over 50,000 population. . The RHTC has an Out Patient Department (OPD) which functions every day. The OPD caters to the health care needs of the population of RHTC field practice area. This has facilities for patient examination, conducting minor surgical procedures and basic laboratory investigations. The diagnosis and treatment of patients including distribution of drugs is free.  It is also a 24*7 delivery point which provides RCH services round the clock.  It is a center for conducting training for undergraduate, Interns.   The health education is given people of RHTC
There is Active participation in MCH activities under NRHM and all other National programme. Specialist and diagnostic camps and health education are conducted regularly. House to house surveillanceis   and follow up is being done periodically   with implementation of all national programmes

2.UHTC, Ballur
The UHTC of TOMCHRC at Ballur.
The UHTC has an Out Patient Department (OPD) which functions every day. The OPD caters to the health care needs of the population of UHTC field practice area. This has facilities for patient examination, laboratory investigation and minor surgical procedures. The diagnosis and treatment of patients is free including distribution of drugs. Staffs, students & Interns are posted by rotation to the UHTC.
 There is Active participation in MCH activities under NRHM  and all  other National programme  . Specialist and diagnostic camps  and health education are conducted regularly. House to house surveillances   and follow up is being  done periodically   with implementation of all national programme

3. RHTC Chandapura
The RHTC  Chandapura,   serves people Chandapura panchayat, Anekal Taluk with reach of over 50,000 population. . The RHTC has an Out Patient Department (OPD) which functions every day. The OPD caters to the health care needs of the population of RHTC field practice area. This has facilities for patient examination, conducting minor surgical procedures and basic laboratory investigations. The diagnosis and treatment of patients including distribution of drugs is free.  It is also a 24*7 delivery point which provides RCH services round the clock.  It is a center for conducting training  for  undergraduate, Interns.   The health  education is given  people of RHTC
There is Active  participation in MCH activities under NRHM  and all  other National programme  . Specialist and diagnostic camps  and health education are conducted regularly. House to house surveillanceis   and follow up is being  done periodically   with implementation of all national programmes

3. CAMPS 
As a part of our efforts to make basic healthcare accessible for all, specialist camps are conducted in villages, schools, factories.

  • The junior doctors, residents and faculty participate in various camps
    conducted by the Medical College Hospital
  • Free medicines are distributed to the patients and the specialist consultation is provided during the camp.
  • Basic laboratory services are also provided during the camp.
  • Patients who require admission   and further management are referred  to our hospital in from the camp via free transportation

List of Publications
Dr. Lalita D Hiremath, Professor and HOD
Department: Community Medicine


Sl. No.		 Name of  the Journal Title of the paper Authorship status Year of
publish		 Vol. No. Issue. No. International /
National 		Indexing
1   1stAuthor A Study of Cytological Abnormalities of Pap Smear and its Risk Factors Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Urban Area – Bagalkot, Medica Innovatica,Year 2012,Vol.1,Issue-1   2012 1 1 National Yes
2   2ndAuthor,Maternal Factors Associated With Birth Weight of The Baby – A Hospital Based Case Series Study at H.S.K Hospital S.N Medical College Baglkot, Presm: Journal of Community Health,Year 2007,Vol.9,Issue-1   2007 9 1 International Yes
3   6thAuthor,Impact of  educational  intervention on the  knowledge of bio medical waste  management among  health care workers  in a tertiary care  hospital at  Bagalkote city, Journal Of Evolution of Medical And Dental Science,Year 2014,3,Vol.3,Issue-19   2014 3 19 International  
4   2ndAuthor,A study on factors responsible for utilization of antenatal maternal health services under NRHM, in rural field practice area of S. N. Medical college, Bagalkot, Medica Innovatica,Year 2015,Vol.4,Issue-1   2015 4 1 National Yes
5   2ndAuthor,A cross sectional study on eating disorders among college students in Bagalkot city, Medica Innovatica,Year 2015,Vol.4,Issue-1.   2015 4 1 National Yes
6   1stAuthor,Prevalence of Anemia among Women in Community Health Center, Bagalkot, Indian Journal of Clinical Practice,Year 2010,Vol.21,Issue-3   2010 21 3 National Yes
7   4thAuthor,Knowledge and Attitude towards Infant and Young children Child Feeding (IYCF) practices among Anganawadi Workers in Rural Field Practice Area of Kaladgi, Bagalkot, Medica Innoviatica,Year 2012,Vol.1,Issue-2   2012 1 2 National Yes
8   3rdAuthor,The Knowledge and Perception About Lymphatic Filariasis in one of the Endemic Talukas of Rural North Karnataka, Journal Of Clinic and Diagnostic Research,Year 2011,Vol.5,Issue-1   2011 5 1 National Yes
9   3rd Author A Prospective Study of Assement of Blood Loss and Hemoglobine Changes During Emergency Lower Segment Caesarean Section, National Journal of Medical Science,Year 2012,Vol.1,Issue-1   2012 1 1 National Yes
10   3rdAuthor,Evaluation of Compliance of Mass Drug Administration and its Determinants for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Endemic Areas of Rural North Karnataka, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development,Year 2012,Vol.3,Issue-4   2012 3 4 International Yes
11   2ndAuthor,Awareness regarding puberty changes in secondary school children of Bagalkot, Karnataka”- A cross sectional study, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research,Year 2010,Vol.4,Issue-   2010 4   National Yes
12   3rdAuthor,A study of Psychological stress in undergraduate Medical students at S N medical college, Bagalkot, Karnataka, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research,Year 2010,Vol.4,Issue-   2010 4   National Yes
13   1stAuthor ,Study of various factors of associated with utilization of health services for gynecology morbidity among married women in field practice area of community health centre, Rajapur (Gulbarga), Medica Innovatica,Year 2014,Vol.3,Issue-2   2014 3 2 National Yes
14   A Profile of Tobacco Consumption Among Females aged more than 15 years in Rural Field Area of RHTC, Kaladagi, Medica Innovatica,Year 2012,Vol.1,Issue-1   2012 1 1 National Yes
15   2ndAuthor,Role of Mass Media in Utilization of Family Planning A cross sectional study at field practice area of urban health centre, Bagalkot, Bombay Hospital Journal,Year 2011,Vol.53,Issue-Special issue   2011 53 Special Issue National Yes
16   1stAuthor,Utilization of Health Services for Gynaecological Morbidity among Married Women, Bombay Hospital Journal,Year 2011,Vol.53,Issue-2   2011 53 2 National Yes
17   1stAuthor,Study of Socio Demographic and Microbiological Profile of Inflammatory Pap smear of Married Women in Urban Field Practice Area Bagalkot- a Cross-sectional Study, Medica Innovatic,Year 2013,Vol.2,Issue-2   2013 2 2 National Yes
18   2ndAuthor,Obstetrical and Neonatal Outcome of Pregnancy among the Normal and High Risk Women, Bombay Hospital Journal,Year 2011,Vol.53,Issue-3   2011 53 3 National Yes
19   4thAuthor,Study of knowledge, attitude and practice of tobacco consumption among 1st year medical students of S. Nijalingappa medical college in Bagalkot city, Medica Innovatica,Year 2015,Vol.4,Issue-1   2015 4 1 National Yes
20   1stAuthor,A cross sectional study of gynecological morbidity among married women in field practice area of community health centre Gulbarga, Journal Of  Indian Medical Association,Year 2013,Vol.3,Issue-4   2013 3 4 National Yes
21   2ndAuthor,Impact of Educational intervention on knowledge and attitude of Biomedical waste              management among health care personnel working in a tertiary care hospital of Bengaluru city, Karnataka, India, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, Year 2017,Vol.14,Issue-12   2017 14 12 National Yes
22   3rdAuthor,Challenges faced in utilization of social security facilities among elderly in a rural area of Bangalore, International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, Year 2018,Vol.5,Issue-12   2018 5 12 National Yes
23   Risk assessment for type 2 diabetes mellitus in Muttanallur village,
Bangalore, India		   2020 8 1 International Yes

 Dr. Shivarama Krishna, Professor
Department of Community Medicine

Sl. No. Name of  the Journal Title of the paper Authorship status Year of
publish		 Vol. No. Issue. No. International /
National 		Indexing
1 Indian Journal of Public Health Research  and Development Prevalence and Risk Factors for Diabetics Mellitus among  Tuberculosis  Patients – A Study in Tamil Nadu. 1st author 2016 07 04 National Yes
2 The International Journal of  Tuberculosis  and  Lung Diseases, Isoniazid Preventive  treatment  in children in two districts of South India : does practice follow  policy. 1st author 2014 8 8 National Yes
3 Al Ameen Journal of Medical Science Nutritional  Status of Adolescent Gils in Rural Area of Kolar District- A Cross – Sectional Study. 1st author 2011 04 03 National Yes
4 Al Ameen Journal of Medical Science Risk factors  of Coronary Heart Disease among Bank Employees of Belgaum City – Cross – Sectional Study. 1st author 2010 03 02 National Yes
5 APCRI Journal Interdermal  Vaccination dedicated Anti  Rabies Clinic Experience at Mandy Institute of Medical  Sciences,Mandya, Karnataka State. 3rd 2008 10 01 National Yes
6 Indian Journal of Public Health  Research Development A Study on Perceptions of Mothers regarding
Electronic Screen Media Exposure oftheir Preschool-Aged Children.		 1st author May 2020 11 5 National Yes

Dr. P. Shruthi, Associate Professor

  • Risk Factor Assessment in NIDDM Women: A Cross-Sectional Study fromTelangana.InternationalJournalofCommunityMedicineandPublicHealth. 2020 Jan,DOI:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20195595.
  • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Risk Factors: A Case-Control StudyfromAndhraPradesh.InternationalJournalof CommunityMedicineandPublic Health.2019Dec;6(12).DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20195213.

Dr Gowthami P, MD.
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine
Publication list

  • Namboothiri. N et.al, Module based health education on stress & depression– effectiveness and feasibility study among schools in Dakshina Kannada: a pilot study. Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health; 17(3): July 2021. Pg 37-56- 1st author
  • Gowthami P, Kumar. H. Relationship between Nutritional Status and Academic Achievements: A Study Among Rural School Children in South India. Indian Journal of Preventive Medicine. ; 6(1): 2018. 1st Author

Mr. NandkishorWarbhe
Statistician

Sl. No. Title of the Paper Authorship Name of the Journal (Volume & Issue) Year of Publication
1 Mind Mapping Applies As Pedagogical Tool For MBBS Students. 3rd Author International Journal of Physiology
Volume:8, Issue:1		 January- March 2020
2 A Study on Perceptions of Mothers regarding
Electronic Screen Media Exposure oftheir Preschool-Aged Children.		 3rd  Author Indian Journal of Public Health  ResearchDevelopment
Volume:11, Issue:5		 May 2020
3 An analytical study of disease parameter in Covid 19 death treated in tertiary care centre in Bangalore. 4thAuthor Send for publication  
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