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Attitude and Practices of Antibiotic Use and Resistance Among Parents of Under-5 Children Jasneet Kaur, Sheela Upendra, Ranjit Kumar Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, 2026 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major global health threat, often fueled by the misuse of antibiotics in community settings. This cross‐sectional study explored the attitudes and practices of 400 parents of children under 5 years of age in urban and peri‐urban Pune, India, using a validated structured questionnaire. Findings revealed a mix of responsible and inappropriate behaviors: 75% of parents consulted a doctor before giving antibiotics, yet 60% believed antibiotics were the first‐line treatment for any illness, 45% did not complete prescribed courses, and 40% used leftover antibiotics without consultation. Logistic regression identified income as a significant predictor of both attitudes and practices, with average‐income parents less likely to demonstrate positive attitudes (odds ratio [OR] = 0.543, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.312–0.947, p = 0.031) or good practices (OR = 0.496, 95% CI: 0.286–0.862, p = 0.013) compared to above‐average income groups. Education level showed no statistically significant associations, though lower education appeared to trend toward poorer practices. These results highlight persistent misconceptions and risky practices despite high reported trust in healthcare providers. Interventions must therefore extend beyond general awareness, addressing socioeconomic disparities, regulating over‐the‐counter access, and strengthening community‐based education to promote rational antibiotic use and mitigate AMR.
Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among Older Adults With Chronic Diseases in Japan and India: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study Masatoshi Saiki, Jasneet Kaur, Sonopant Joshi, Sheela Upendra, Izumi Usui, Tomomi Goto, Kazuhito Hirota, Gaku Nishimiya, Akiko Nosaki, Kyoko Amai, Narumi Ide, Sun Jiaru, Ikuko Sakai Public Health Nursing, 2026 Objective Population aging and chronic diseases among older adults pose significant challenges for healthcare systems worldwide. Asia, Japan, and India represent contrasting cases in their approach to these challenges. This study examined factors associated with quality of life (QOL) among older adults with chronic diseases and compared these factors between Japan and India. Methods This cross‐sectional study included outpatients aged ≥65 years with chronic diseases attending university hospitals in Japan ( n = 230) and India ( n = 265). The World Health Organization's Quality of Life assessment measured QOL across physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains. Demographic characteristics, social activities, and socioeconomic status were assessed. Multiple regression analysis identified factors associated with QOL in each country. Results Living arrangements differed between the countries, with 90.2% of Indian participants living with grandchildren, compared with 4.8% in Japan. Japanese participants had significantly higher psychological and environmental QOL scores. In Japanese participants, social activities and financial management were strongly associated with QOL across all domains (adjusted R 2 = 0.145–0.378). Indian participants showed minimal associations (adjusted R 2 = 0.008–0.048). Conclusions This study reveals distinct patterns in QOL determinants between Japan and India, suggesting that cultural context significantly influences factors affecting QOL among older adults with chronic diseases. These findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive approaches to older adults’ care.
Interventions for the Management of Bladder Spasms in Adults with Indwelling Urinary Catheters: A Nursing Practice–Oriented Systematic Review Gayatri Padval, Jasneet Kaur Investigacion Y Educacion En Enfermeria, 2026 Objective: To critically synthesize evidence on pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions relevant to nursing practice for the prevention and management of bladder spasms and catheter-related bladder discomfort in adults with indwelling urinary catheters. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electronic databases including PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and Scopus were searched for English-language studies published from 2015 to 2025. Randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental, and prospective studies involving adult patients with indwelling urinary catheters were included. Results: Ten studies met the inclusion criteria. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions were effective in reducing bladder spasms and catheter-related bladder discomfort. Non-pharmacological, nursing-led interventions-such as catheter balloon volume adjustment, neuromodulatory techniques, evidence-based targeted nursing care, structured nursing management models, and Traditional Chinese Medicine-based nursing approaches-demonstrated consistent reductions in symptom severity and improvements in patient comfort. Pharmacological therapies, including vitamin C, solifenacin, and ketamine, were primarily effective for short-term symptom relief. Overall, four studies were assessed as having low risk of bias, five as moderate risk, and one as high risk. Conclusion: Nursing-led, non-pharmacological interventions play a central role in managing bladder spasms in patients with indwelling urinary catheters and should be prioritized in clinical practice. Further high-quality studies with standardized outcome measures are required to strengthen the evidence base.
Climate and Crash: Unveiling the Environmental Impact on Road Trauma – a Systematic Review Namita pathak, Veena Sakhardande, sheela upendra, Jasneet Kaur Journal of Road Safety, 2026 Climate change, characterised by long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events, poses substantial challenges to road safety. Understanding how these changes impact road safety is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies and enhancing infrastructure resilience. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate and synthesise existing research on the relationship between climate change-induced weather conditions and road crashes. Using the PRISMA protocol, a systematic search was conducted across three indexed databases (Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus). From the initial 352 records following the removal of duplicates and the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 15 studies were selected. The review identified a consistent association between increased rates of trauma from crashes and extreme weather conditions such as heavy rainfall, snowfall, icy conditions, heatwaves, storms, dense fog and hailstorms. Heavy rainfall and storms were particularly impactful, significantly deteriorating road conditions and reducing visibility. Snow and ice increased the crash risk due to reduced traction, while heatwaves affected driver behaviour and vehicle performance. The control variables, including time of day, road type, traffic volume, geographic location, vehicle type, driver demographics, and seasonal variations, ensured that the observed effects were attributable to the weather conditions. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted policy interventions and infrastructure adaptations to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on road safety.
Empowering teachers: Enhancing mental health promotion and early detection of mental illness in school children through educational initiatives Husain Nadaf, Jasneet Kaur, Abhay Pattan, Suresh Ray, Mangesh Jabade Middle School Journal, 2026 :Abstract: Promoting mental health in school children is crucial, given the pivotal role schools play in young individuals’ lives. Integrating social and emotional well-being into teaching and learning can profoundly impact students’ mental health. This study aimed to evaluate an educational initiative’s impact on mental health promotion and early detection of mental illness among school children, focusing on teachers as key agents of change. The study employed a pre-intervention and post-intervention design, surveying 100 school teachers of grades 5 and 6 over one month. The effectiveness of the intervention was assessed through a self-structured questionnaire administered before and after the program. Results demonstrated a significant increase in mental health literacy, with the proportion of teachers classified as having “good” knowledge increasing from 25% to 78%. Statistical analysis using paired t-tests confirmed the significance of the knowledge gains. The study highlights the need for integrating mental health education into the standard teacher training curriculum, underlining its importance in fostering an educational atmosphere that supports both academic and mental health outcomes. Given the positive results in a localized setting, the intervention model shows potential for scalability and adaptation across different educational contexts, both nationally and internationally.
Silent Harm: How Ambient Air Pollution Threatens Prenatal and Neonatal Health. A Systematic Review , Ranjana Chavan, Jasneet Kaur, and Investigacion Y Educacion En Enfermeria, 2025 Objective. To examine the link between ambient air pollution and poor pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. Methods. This systematic study searched numerous databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library, revealed 26 papers that met established criteria. This research looked at how pollutants such as Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns, Particulate Matter ≤10 micrometers, Nitrogen Dioxide, Sulfur Dioxide, Ozone, and black carbon affected maternal and new-born health, including miscarriage, preeclampsia, preterm delivery, low birth weight, and neonatal respiratory and neurological abnormalities. Results. Findings repeatedly revealed that enhanced the danger of gestational problems & poor neonatal consequences, with pollutants including Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns and Nitrogen Dioxide substantially related to hypertensive disorders, before the expected time of delivery, low birth weight, and reduced new-born immune and respiratory function. The paper also discusses how pollution impacts health via biological processes such as oxidative stress and epigenetic alterations. Variability in research designs, exposure assessment methodologies, and regional pollution levels were observed. Conclusion. This review underscores the link between ambient air pollution, particularly Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns and Nitrogen Dioxide, and poor pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. Recognizing these risks is crucial for nursing care, allowing nurses to educate, identify early risks, and advocate for policies that protect mothers and newborns. Strengthening interventions will improve health outcomes for both.
Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions in Reducing Maternal Mortality in Resource-Limited Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis , Jasneet Kaur, Sheela Upendra, and Investigacion Y Educacion En Enfermeria, 2025 Objective. To assess the effectiveness of nurse-led or nurse-integrated interventions in improving maternal health outcomes, particularly antenatal care (ANC) attendance, in resource-constrained settings. Methods. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Databases including PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL and Web of Science were searched for studies evaluating the impact of nursing interventions on maternal health outcomes. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed for studies reporting ANC attendance (4 and more visits). (PROSPERO CRD420251067253). Results. Of the 1038 records identified, 11 studies met the inclusion criteria, and 3 were eligible for meta-analysis. The pooled Odds Ratio for ANC attendance was 1.48 (95% CI = 1.06–2.08), indicating a statistically significant improvement. For facility use at birth, results also showed positive effects (OR=1.49, 95% CI = 1.21–1.77). Mortality-related outcomes showed a midwife-delivered postpartum hemorrhage bundle reduced a composite outcome including severe hemorrhage and death (RR = 0.40, 95% CI = 0.32–0.50) Narrative synthesis of other outcomes such as skilled birth attendance and maternal mortality also suggested a positive impact of nurse-led interventions. Conclusion. Nurse-led and nurse-integrated maternal health interventions significantly improve ANC utilization in low-resource settings. Policymakers should consider scaling these models as part of broader maternal health strategies.
Prenatal prognostics: Validating high‑risk pregnancy predictions for maternal and perinatal outcomes Payal Bhagat, Jasneet Kaur Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2025 BACKGROUND: High-risk pregnancies pose significant challenges to maternal and perinatal health, necessitating effective identification and management strategies. The development of reliable prediction tools is critical for early intervention and improving outcomes in this vulnerable population to identify high-risk pregnancy and assess its maternal and perinatal outcome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: It is a prospective cross-sectional research design. A non-probability convenience sampling was used to collect 300 samples who met the inclusion criteria. The data were collected from antenatal mothers who were visiting selected primary health centers (PHCs) demographic, obstetric data collected, and a scoring system of high-risk pregnancies were used. Data analysis was performed by using one-way ANOVA and logistic regression. RESULTS: A total of 58% of antenatal mothers were at extremely high risk of pregnancy. By using one-way ANOVA for regression analysis, a statistically significant variation was found between regression and residual (F = 2.137, P = 0.040). By using logistic regression analysis, only educational status (P = 0.007) is statistically associated with high-risk pregnancy. The association of high-risk pregnancy scores was not associated with sociodemographic variables except age and educational status. CONCLUSION: This study establishes the significance of prenatal prediction in identifying high-risk pregnancies and offering a valuable tool for maternal and perinatal risk assessment. The findings underscore the potential for prenatal care strategies to mitigate the risk associated with high-risk pregnancies and contribute to enhanced overall prenatal and perinatal outcomes.
The influence of daily activities and health locus of control on quality of life and life satisfaction among older people with chronic diseases: A cross-sectional study M Saiki, I Usui, T Gotoh, K Hirota, G Nishimiya, A Nosaki, K Amai, N Ide, ... Geriatric Nursing 70, 104006 , 2026 2026
Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among Older Adults With Chronic Diseases in Japan and India: A Cross‐Sectional Comparative Study M Saiki, J Kaur, S Joshi, S Upendra, I Usui, T Goto, K Hirota, G Nishimiya, ... Public Health Nursing 43 (3), 554-563 , 2026 2026
Interventions for the Management of Bladder Spasms in Adults with Indwelling Urinary Catheters: A Nursing Practice-Oriented Systematic Review G Padval, J Kaur Investigacion y Educacion en Enfermeria 44 (1), e13 , 2026 2026
Climate and Crash: Unveiling the Environmental Impact on Road Trauma–a Systematic Review N Pathak, V Sakhardande, S Upendra, J Kaur Journal of Road Safety 37 (1) , 2026 2026
Empowering teachers: Enhancing mental health promotion and early detection of mental illness in school children through educational initiatives H Nadaf, J Kaur, A Pattan, S Ray, M Jabade Middle School Journal 57 (1), 43-52 , 2026 2026
Exploring the relationship between dividend policy and stock price volatility: a sectoral analysis of Indian companies K Kumar, N Yadav, J Kaur International Journal of Business Performance Management 27 (2), 209-220 , 2026 2026
Eficácia das Intervenções de Enfermagem para Reduzir a Mortalidade Materna em Contextos com Recursos Limitados: Uma Revisão Sistemática e Metanálise J Kaur, S Upendra Investigación y Educación en Enfermería 43 (3) , 2025 2025
Danos Silenciosos: Como a Poluição do Ar Ambiente Ameaça a Saúde Pré-natal e Neonatal. Uma Revisão Sistemática DR Chavan, DJ Kaur Investigación y Educación en Enfermería 43 (3) , 2025 2025
Attitude and Practices of Antibiotic Use and Resistance Among Parents of Under‐5 Children J Kaur, S Upendra, R Kumar Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry , 2025 2025
Silent Harm: How Ambient Air Pollution Threatens Prenatal and Neonatal Health. A Systematic Review DR Chavan, DJ Kaur Investigacion y educacion en enfermeria 43 (3) , 2025 2025
Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions in Reducing Maternal Mortality in Resource-Limited Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis J Kaur, S Upendra Investigación y Educación en Enfermería 43 (3) , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Enhancing Maternal-Fetal Connection: Fostering Prenatal Bonding in Primigravida Women Through Leopold Maneuvers. JR Mathivanan, J Kaur Advances in Mind-body Medicine, ADV1408-ADV1408 , 2025 2025
AI-Driven Advancements in Oncology: Harnessing Pharmacogenomics for Precision Cancer Treatment and Optimized Therapeutic Outcomes R Kumar, V Shirsath, P Jedhe, SK Kashyap, A Upadhyaya, J Kaur, ... Artificial Intelligence in Oncology: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Medical … , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Empowering Oncology Healthcare Care Professionals: Evaluating the Effect of AI-Driven Training Modules on Awareness, Knowledge, Clinical Competence, and Patient Care in Cancer … S Upendra, J Kaur, R Kumar Artificial Intelligence in Oncology: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Medical … , 2025 2025
Transforming Oncology Care: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Diagnostic Accuracy and Treatment Decisions M Jabade, J Kaur, S Upendra, R Kumar Artificial Intelligence in Oncology: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Medical … , 2025 2025
Identifying Key Survival AI-Based Predictors in Breast Cancer for Indian Women: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis S Pimpalekar, S Upendra, J Kaur, R Kumar Artificial Intelligence in Oncology: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Medical … , 2025 2025
Revolutionizing Oncology Education: The Impact of AI-Driven Tools on Patient Knowledge, Adherence, and Satisfaction J Kaur, S Upendra, R Kumar, A Gajbhiye Artificial Intelligence in Oncology: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Medical … , 2025 2025
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Oncology Nursing: Enhancing Patient Care, Symptom Management, and Decision Support NS Naik, S Upendra, J Kaur, R Vikhe, R Kumar Artificial Intelligence in Oncology: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Medical … , 2025 2025
AI-Driven Advancements in Oncology: Harnessing Pharmacogenomics A Upadhyaya, J Kaur, S Upendra, N Yadav Artificial Intelligence in Oncology: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Medical … , 2025 2025
Advancing Maternal Healthcare: The Role of AI and Medical Technology in Antenatal Care L Prince, J Kaur, S Upendra 2025 2nd International Conference on Integration of Computational … , 2025 2025
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Consumer perception regarding life insurance policies: A factor analytical approach S Chaudhary, J Kaur Pacific Business Review International 9 (6), 52-61 , 2016 2016.0 Citations: 55
Unseen crisis: Revealing the hidden health impact of indoor air pollution—A scoping review RG Chavan, J Kaur, GS Charan Journal of Education and Health Promotion 13 (1), 410 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 14
“Inhaling hazards, exhaling insights: a systematic review unveiling the silent health impacts of secondhand smoke pollution on children and adolescents J Kaur, S Upendra, S Barde International Journal of Environmental Health Research 34 (12), 4059-4073 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 12
Break from digital screen using digital detox program in nursing students S Upendra, J Kaur Nursing & health sciences 26 (3), e13157 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 11
Effectiveness of Training Manual on Disaster Management in Terms of Knowledge and Self-Expressed Practices among Secondary School Teachers in Selected Schools of Pune City SG Joshi, K Sawane, M Jabade 2015.0 Citations: 9
Microplastic Pollution in Seawater: A Review Study J Upendra, S. , Kaur Nature Environment and Pollution Technology , 22 (3) , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 8
A systematic study on recommendation system for e-commerce applications J Singh, S Rani, S Devi, J Kaur 2025 Seventh International Conference on Computational Intelligence … , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 7
Burnout “Live experience in working mothers- A phenomenological Study K Sejal Darbar Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 10 (10), - , 2019 2019.0 Citations: 7
Prevalence and factors associated with the poor quality of sleep among Indian nurses J Kaur, S Upendra, S Barde Journal of Education and Health Promotion 13 (1), 288 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 5
A Phenomenological Study of Pregnant Women’s Experience : COVID-19 Lockdown Period SB Sheela Upendra , Seeta Devi, Jasneet Kaur, Shital Waghmare Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14 (4) , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 5
Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Anxiety among Elderly Residing at Selected Geriatric Homes at Pune City SD Sheetal Barde, Sheela Upendra, Kalpana Sawane, Shital Waghmare Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 10 (7), 1621-1623 , 2019 2019.0 Citations: 5
A Protocol for Improving Nursing Performance Towards Placental Examination among Staff Nurses at the Labor Room in Selected Hospitals of Pune City. SV Waghmare, S Upendra, J Kaur, S Barde, SG Joshi Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 10 (7) , 2019 2019.0 Citations: 4
National Education Policy P Saxena, SK Ray, J Kaur, ZP Khan Book Saga Publications , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 3
Systematic review of phytoremediation: efficacy of aquatic plants in wastewater treatment and pollutant removal M Jabade, J Kaur Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 24 (2), B4243-. , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 3
Pro-environmental practice among young population: A scoping review S Upendra, S. , Kaur, J. , Barde Public Health Nursing 41 (2) , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 3
Effect of Digital applications on maternal as well as neonatal outcomes in Young pregnant girls: A Scope Review J Kaur, S Upendra, S Barde Investigación y educación en enfermería 41 (3) , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 3
Effect of Flipped Classroom Teaching on Improvement of Clinical Performance in Labour Room among Nursing Students. S Devi, S Upendra, J Kaur, S Barde Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 10 (7) , 2019 2019.0 Citations: 3
Knowledge on Online Learning, Barriers and Challenges Faced by the Yound adult Student during Online Learning” (Colleges in Pune)- A Descriptive Study MJK Mrs. Shubhashree Dhir,Dr. Sharadha Ramesh Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology 25 (4), 10336–10343 , 0 Citations: 3
Systematic Review of Phytoremediation: Efficacy of Aquatic Plants in Wastewater Treatment and Pollutant Removal M Jabade, J Kaur Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 24 (2), 1-10 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 2
Using Tracking Device on Patients with Dementia: A Systematic Review J Barde, S. , Upendra, S. , Kaur 2023 International Conference on Integration of Computational Intelligent … , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 2