Journal of Global Medical Education and Research

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Background: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) remains a major public health concern in high-risk and tribal populations in India, yet awareness and psychological support remain limited. This study aimed to explore both the level of awareness and the psychological burden experienced by individuals with lived experience, caregivers, and tribal residents. Methods: A qualitative design was used, treating survey responses from 35 participants as in-depth interview data. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify key themes related to awareness, emotional impact, and communitybased solutions. Participants included healthcare workers, caregivers, patients, and individuals from tribal communities. Results: Findings revealed substantial knowledge gaps: 20% of participants reported no awareness of SCA, 45.7% had basic knowledge, 20% moderate, and only 8.6% showed expert-level understanding. Participants strongly favored community-driven awareness approaches, including school-based programs (40%), tribal screening camps (30%), and targeted media campaigns (20%). The psychological toll was evident 60% reported stress, 40% anxiety, and 48.6% irritability. Individuals with caregiving or lived experience reported heightened frustration and emotional burden. Tribal participants highlighted cultural misconceptions and poor access to care. A key pattern emerged: those with lower awareness levels experienced significantly greater psychological distress. Conclusion: There is a clear need for integrated, culturally sensitive strategies that combine SCA education with accessible mental health support. Strengthening collaborative care models through local outreach, school programs, and psychosocial counseling may reduce knowledge deficits and emotional distress among high-risk populations. Author’

Introduction: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very complex syndrome, with typical hormonal and metabolic. There is a lack of awareness regarding PCOS among adolescents, which is undetected. Lifestyle interventions (dietary, exercise, behavioural or combined) are recommended as first-line management in an international evidence-based guideline on PCOS. Aims: This study aims to assess the level of knowledge on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among college girls at Puducherry. Knowledge regarding PCOS help in early detection and management and improve quality of life. Methodology: A cross–sectional descriptive method was used for this study. A structured questionnaire was used to get quantitative data from 315 college students. The sample was selected by two–stage cluster sampling. The study was approval by nursing research monitoring committee and Institute Ethics committee, JIPMER. The data was collected with help of socio-demographic Performa and structured questionnaire for a period of 6 weeks. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study identified that majority of the college girls 257 (81.6%) had moderately adequate level of knowledge,36 (11.4%) had adequate level of knowledge and 22 (7%) had inadequate level of knowledge on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The level of knowledge regarding PCOS socio- demographic variable Father’s occupation, Residence, Waist: Hip ratio, had shown statistically significant association between knowledge on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among college girls. Conclusion: Our study found that majority of women had moderate level of knowledge regarding PCOS. Increasing awareness about this condition can help in early diagnosis and taking preventive measures to prevent long term health consequences. Father’s occupation, residence, waist: hip ratio, had shown statistically significant association between knowledge on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among college girls.

PhDs for clinical academics in low middle income countries (LMICs), such as Fiji, balances between research and clinical expertise. While PhDs enhance academic prestige, this paper argues that prioritizing super-specialization over mandatory PhD requirements better addresses LMIC healthcare needs, where specialist shortages are acute

The understanding of wound healing has led to the inclusion of tissue regeneration therapy as an armamentarium to deal with both acute and chronic wounds. The bio constructs that aid in wound regeneration was made using natural, artificial, or a combination of both, widely known as regeneration scaffolds. The components of regeneration scaffolds promote the inherent self-renewal property of the skin and speed up the healing process by providing growth factors/stem cells. The scaffolds are in use for so many years. But the commercially available scaffolds are very expensive. Hence an indigenous scaffold was made use of multiple components like amniotic membrane, collagen, and silicone. Which was found to be in no way inferior to any of the commercially available scaffolds.

This article explores the utilization of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (APRP) as a supplementary treatment for thermal burns. Given its abundance in diverse growth factors, APRP holds significant promise as an adjunctive therapy to enhance outcomes across various plastic surgery procedures. This case report highlights the beneficial effects of APRP in expediting the wound healing process in a patient with thermal burns