Saritha Nair

About

Social Scientist with over two decades of experience in mixed-methods research and socio-behavioural interventions to improve health. Has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles. Currently heads the Policy and Communication Unit at Indian Council of Medical Research, and plays a pivotal role in dissemination of research and groundbreaking initiatives of ICMR.

Employment

• Indian Council of Medical Research Scientist
  2024 - Present
• ICMR-NIMS Scientist
  2014 - 2024
• ICMR-NIRRH Scientist
  2003 - 2014

Education

• International Institute for Population Sciences Ph.D.
  1999 - 2002
• University of Kerala MSc.
  1996 - 1998
• University of Kerala BSc
  1993 - 1996

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (142)

• Barriers, facilitators and recommendations for the implementation of newborn sickle cell screening program in tribal communities: findings from a qualitative multicentric study in India
  Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia 2025 2 citations DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2025.100664
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• COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and associated factors among parents of children between 6 and 12 years: a multicenter mixed method study in India
  Frontiers in Public Health 2025 2 citations DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1513419
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• Corrigendum to “Effect of antiretroviral therapy on retention of people living with HIV in India (2012–2017): a retrospective, cohort study,” [The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia. Volume 34, 100552, March 2025](S277236822500023X)(10.1016/j.lansea.2…
  Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia 2025 0 citations DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2025.100622
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• Effect of antiretroviral therapy on retention of people living with HIV in India (2012–2017): a retrospective, cohort study
  Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia 2025 4 citations DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2025.100552
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• Implementing a behaviour change communication interaction for enhancing male involvement in maternity care among the Saharia Tribes in Gwalior District, Madhya Pradesh: a feasibility study
  BMC Health Services Research 2025 0 citations DOI: 10.1186/s12913-025-13099-5
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• Maternal and child health services during the COVID-19 pandemic in India: an interrupted time-series analysis
  Frontiers in Global Women S Health 2025 3 citations DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2025.1578259
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• Protocol for a Multicentric Cohort Study on Neonatal Screening and Early Interventions for Sickle Cell Disease Among High-Prevalence States of India
  Diagnostics 2025 6 citations DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics15060730
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• Qualitative study on socio-cultural impacts on sickle cell disease newborn screening and public health solutions
  BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY 2025
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• Stigma and community responses among individuals recovered from COVID-19 in India
  Discover Public Health 2025 0 citations DOI: 10.1186/s12982-025-01288-w
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• Unified Mobile App for Streamlining Verbal Autopsy and Cause of Death Assignment in India: Design and Development Study
  Jmir Formative Research 2025 0 citations DOI: 10.2196/59937
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