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4 articles for “helpline”
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Establishment of Human Influenza H1N1 Helpline in New Delhi: Medical Interns’ Perspective
Abstract: Pandemic of human influenza H1N1 (popularly known as swine flu) alarmed all sectors including health to adopt preventive programs. Beside various methods, an institution of a helpline for public was planned with the objectives to learn the process of establishing helpline, to provide medical advice regarding swine flu to callers, to provide list of government hospitals which were having testing and treatment facilities, to respond to questions regarding swine flu, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Veeros: Stranger to Stranger Help Application
Abstract: This article aims to address the prevalent issue of individuals, particularly women, facing various unwanted problems and the reluctance to seek help from strangers or emergency helplines. The team’s proposed solution involves the creation of a platform that enables individuals to seek help without hesitation and receive assistance from nearby volunteers, thereby fostering a sense of community and support. The project’s problem statement emphasizes the serious challenges faced by women, …
Published in Journal of Open Source Developments · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Social Marketing in Public Health
Abstract: Social marketing in public health is application of commercial marketing concepts, tools, resources, skills and technologies to encourage socially beneficial behavior especially among poorly or inadequately served segments of the population. It can be product- or behavior-focused. It mainly aims at changing one’s behavior to promote health and prevent diseases for benefit of individual and society as a whole. Triad of social marketing comprises of behavioral goals, segmentation and marketing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Awareness and Preparedness Regarding Disasters among Residents of An Urban Slum in Delhi
Abstract: The burden of natural disasters falls most heavily upon developing nations where over 95% of disaster related deaths occur. Urban areas are especially prone to disasters affecting millions of people each year through loss of life, serious injury, and loss of assets and livelihoods. To assess the awareness and preparedness about disasters among residents of an urban slum in central Delhi, a community based cross sectional study was conducted among …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 63–66 Read article