Abhinav
Centre for Chronic Disease Control, Public Health Foundation of India, University of Leicester, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital
Research areas: Medicine · Epidemiology · Chronic Disease Management Strategies · Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
About
I am a public health researcher focused on multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), with an emphasis on underserved populations. My interests include examining how fragmented health systems and gaps in prioritisation hinder effective care, and aims to provide structured, practical approaches to strengthening integrated, person-centred care.
Employment
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Centre for Chronic Disease Control Research Scientist & NIHR PhD Fellow2025 - Present
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Public Health Foundation of India Research Scientist & NIHR PhD Fellow2024 - 2025
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ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre Research Officer2021 - 2023
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ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre Research Assistant2020 - 2021
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ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre Intern2020 - 2020
Education
- 2025 - 2027
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ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre Master of Public Health2018 - 2020
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Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Projects & Funding
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Gender dimensions of multimorbidity and its consequences among Lymphatic Filariasis patients A mixed-method study in endemic areas of India. Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene2023 - 2024
Publications (70)
- Prevalence of anxiety and depression among multimorbid patients attending eye clinics in Odisha, India: A hospital-based study Save
- Cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Health Literacy Instrument for Adults with Tuberculosis (HELIA-TB) in India Save
- A systematic scoping review and gap analysis of questionnaires to assess multimorbidity among children Save
- A systematic review and meta-analysis on diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care C-reactive protein devices for acute respiratory tract infections Save
- Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Tribal Populations in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Save
- The magnitude of multimorbidity in childhood: a global systematic review Save
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene among transgender population living in urban informal settlements: A qualitative study in Odisha, India Save
- COVID-19 Seroprevalence among Old-age Home Residents of Odisha, India Save
- Association between multiple long-term conditions and tooth loss among middle-aged and older Indians: A population-based cross-sectional study Save
- Cardiovascular risk assessment among undiagnosed hypertensive older adults in India: Evidence from LASI, wave-1 Save
- Multi-Stakeholders’ Perspective on Enhancing Health Literacy for Effective Management of Tuberculosis-Multimorbidity in Odisha, India Save
- Menstrual hygiene management practices among rural females: findings from a rural health demographic environmental surveillance system (HDESS) cohort in Odisha, Eastern India Save
- Health-related quality of life among multimorbid patients using the EQ-5D-5L value set for India Save
- Hepatitis B vaccination coverage rates among under-five children in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol Save
- Prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity among mining workers of Odisha, India: a cross-sectional study Save
- Capacity building models for managing multiple long-term conditions in low-and-middle-income countries: a systematic review and gap analysis Save
- Prevalence and patterns of multiple long-term conditions among lymphatic filariasis patients in Odisha, India: a community-based cross-sectional study Save
- “Miles to go before I seek”: distance to the health facility and health care use among older adults in India Save
- Enhancing health literacy and meaningful involvement of tuberculosis patients with multimorbidity in high burden settings: a call to action for India Save
- Sex and gender differentials in the prevalence of obesity and its association with multimorbidity among reproductive-aged individuals in India Save