Department of Epidemiology
The Department of Epidemiology (DoE) was established in the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in February 1997 with assistance from the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The journey so far..
Goal
Key Research Priorities
M.Sc., Epidemiology
M.Sc. in Public Health
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Journalism (PGDPHJ)
Note: So far around 25,000 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop. Note: So far around 600 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop 3. Workshop on Evidence Based Medicine Note: So far around 300 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop 4. Workshop on Essentials of Biostatistics Note: So far around 330 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop 5. Workshop on Statistical Software Training in Epi Info Note: So far around 50 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop Short Term Courses
2. Workshop on Scientific Writing
It is a two day course for any interested students and faculties. Course content: Writing different articles like original article, systematic review, meta analysis, abstract writing, how to write methods, results, discussion and ethics in publication.
It is a four days course only for faculties from any discipline. Course content: critical appraisal, study design, protocol development, publishing articles.
It is a two day course for any interested students and faculties can attend. Course content: Introduction to statistics. How to do the analysis, what test to do when, sample size, sampling technique, types of data.
It is a two day course for any interested students and faculties. Course content: How to use the software, how to down load and hands on training.
Admission
Ph.D. Programme
Training Programs Organised
Ph.D. Programme Research Projects
S.No. | Name | Title | Guide | Status |
1. | Dr. Monica Dev | Behavioural problems and quality of life among children and adolescence with cleft lip and palate | Dr. G. Srinivas | Ongoing |
2. | Dr.A.Sridhar | Risk factors for fertility decline among Muthuvan Tribes of Anamalai hills in the western Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala | Dr.S.Kalpana | Completed - Degree Awarded |
3. | Dr. Mathan C. | Peryasamy An immune epidemiological study on the effect of neonatal BCG vaccination on intracellular killing of mechanism of Mycobacterium tuberculosis of Human macrophages | Dr. Manjula Datta | Completed - Degree Awarded |
4. | Dr. Kalpana S | Patterns of Cytokines response in BCG vaccinated and Non-vaccinated Children | Dr. Manjula Datta | Completed - Degree Awarded |
5. | Dr. Jayaseelan Devadas Manickam | A case control study on determinants of risky sexual behaviour among clients in selected hospitals Erode Districts | Dr. Manjula Datta | Completed - Degree Awarded |
6. | Dr. Nalini Kesavraj | Epidemiology of factors facilitating and initiating gender equity in Primary Health Care settings | Dr. Manjula Datta | Completed - Degree Awarded |
Research Projects - Ongoing
Research Projects - Completed
Adolescent Health
Perception and practices of menstrual hygiene management among rural adolescent school girls of 14 - 17yrs
Prevalence and Determinants of obesity among school girls (9-13 years) and association of early menarche with childhood obesity
Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among urban school children in the age group of 13-17 years, Chennai
Prevalence of anemia among school children
Mental Health
Correlation between intelligence quotient and social quotient among children with mental retardation
Epidemiological profile of developmental milestones among children with autism spectrum disorders in Coimbatore.
Dental Health
Vitamin A level in recurrent respiratory infected children
Coping mechanism in cleft lips and palate
Awareness about dental problems among Primary care physicians
Back Pain among Dentists
A study on the prevalence of common dental diseases among children in orphanages in South Chennai
Barriers of Health Seeking for oral problems
Prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis and its associated risk factors in children of Salem Taluk
Prevalence of dental caries and the associated risk factors among adolescent students in Chennai Corporation School
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of tobacco cessation among dentist in and around Chennai
Assessment of oral hygiene, knowledge, attitude and behavior among visually challenged children in the age group 8-17 years in Chennai.
Knowledge, attitude and practices of oral health and assessment of the definition status among school teachers in the urban Chennai
Maternal Health
Obstetric Care seeking Behavior among Married Women of Reproductive age group in Arakkonam town, Tamilnadu
Risk factors associated with delayed child birth and its implications on psychosocial pressure of women in chennai: A case control study
Alternative Health
Perception of patient taking siddha medicine
Utilization pattern of the community in seeking siddha system of medicine in Chennai metropolitan area
To evaluate the effectiveness of intervention (Thoppukaranam) to reduce childhood obesity and anxiety among urban school students (7 -17 years) - sequential self controlled trial
Infectious Health
Adherence to Anti-retro viral therapy (ART) and ARV prophylaxis among HIV seropositive women attending PPTCT centres, Chennai
Prevalence of anti-leptospiral antibody among fever cases
Prevalence of opportunistic infections among HIV/AIDS patients who are not on Anti Retro-Viral Drugs those who attend ART Centres in Chennai
Assessment of the quality of life among discordant couples and seropositive patients who are attending ART centres in Chennai
Assessment of quality of life and stigma among HIV sero positive adults in south Tamilnadu - A cross sectional study
Knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers about acute diarrhea and its management with oral rehydration therapy & zinc in children under 5 years of age
Non Communicable Diseases
Assessment of nutritional status and dietary pattern of urban college girls: A Cross Sectional study
Prevalence of hypertension among rural population in the district of Ariyalur, Tamilnadu
Assessment of dietary practices and self adherence to type diabetic management among urban and rural population of villupuram
Geriatirc Health
Dr.A.Sridhar Risk factors for fertility decline among Muthuvan Tribes of Anamalai hills in the western Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
UNICEF NRHM IIT, Chennai TANUVAS, Chennai Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute Institute of Vector Control and Zoonoses, Hosur Government Medical Colleges Corporation of Chennai Directorate of Public Health National Institute of Epidemiology National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis Regional Labour Institute Tamil Nadu Fire & Rescue Services South Indian Federation of Fisherman Society Directorate of School Education NGO’s of Tamil Nadu & Kerala Collaborators
Dr. Monica DevExternal Projects
S.No.
Projects
Principle investigator
Funding Agency
1.
Documentation of determinants and Causes of IMR
Dr. G.Srinivas
UNICEF
2.
Capacity building assessment of ANM training schools in Tamil Nadu
Dr. G.Srinivas
UNICEF
3.
Delivery Care Practices in Public Health Facilities
Dr. G.Srinivas
UNICEF
4.
Reasons for the delay in diagnoses of common cancers (Breast and cervix) among women in Tamil Nadu: A Qualitative Approach
Dr.Parameswari & Dr.JasmineS.Sundar
TNHSRP – IIT
5.
Behavioral problems and Quality of life among children and Adolescents with Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) in Tertiary care centre, Chennai: A mixed method design
ICMR & Directorate of Public Health
6.
Strategies for introducing equity in health research-ENHR
Dr. Manjula Datta
INCLEN
7.
Prevalence of Anemia
Dr. Manjula Datta
UNICEF
8.
Quality Assurance Panel
Dr. Manjula Datta
World Bank
9.
Perception of Community regarding DOTS
Dr. Manjula Datta
INCLEN
10.
Risk factors for MDR TB
Dr. Manjula Datta
INCLEN
11.
Assessment of injection practices in India
Dr. Manjula Datta
INCLEN
12.
Treatment patterns of private practitioners for malaria in Chennai
Dr. G.Srinivas
INCLEN
13.
Effectiveness of 3 days Amoxicillin verses 5 days co-trimoxazole
Dr. Manjula Datta
ICMR
14.
Prevalence of Group A streptococcus among slum Children
Dr. S.Kalpana
University
15.
Hypertension - An update on changing trends
Dr. Jasmine S Sundar
ICMR
16.
Prevalence and determinants of Hypertension and effect of yoganidra and hypertension in school children (11-17yrs) of Chennai
Dr. Joseph Maria Adaikalam
ICMR
17.
Prevalence of anemia among young adolescent corporation school children
Dr. S.Kalpana
University
18.
Integrated Road Traffic Injuries Surveillance-India (IRIS-India):
Dr. Jasmine S Sundar
ICMR
A nominal fee will be charged for the Statistical Analysis of Research DataEpidemiology /Statistical Consultation
Researchers will be given guidance from PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT of Medical Research for their Ph.D work / Post Graduate Dissertation.
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Courses
Fees
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U.G. Dissertation
Rs.1000/-
2
P.G. Dissertation
Rs.2000/-
3
Ph.D Thesis
Rs.2000/-
4
Preliminary Dissertation and Thesis Consultation
Rs.500/-
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Dr. A. Arul Paul, M.S.W., M.Phil., Ph.D(SW)., MBA(HRM). [Read More] Social Welfare Officer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Faculties
Dr.G. Srinivas, M.D., [Read More]
Professor and Head of the Department
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Dr. Joseph Maria Adaikalam, M.D(Siddha)., M.Sc.(Epid.), [Read More]
Assistant Professor (Sr.Scale)
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Dr. Jasmine S Sundar, M.B.B.S., M.Sc. (Epid.), [Read More]
Assistant Professor
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Dr. S. Kalpana, M.Sc., M.B.A.,Ph.D., [Read More]
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Dr. Mrs. S. Valarmathi, M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D., [Read More]
Research Officer (Statistics)
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