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B Aravind Chandru

State Health Systems Resource Centre Kerala, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Shri J. G. Co-operative Hospital Society's Ayurvedic Medical College, Ghataprabha

ORCID iD 0009-0005-3954-9580
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Dr. Aravind Chandru B is a dedicated public health researcher with a diverse academic background and a strong commitment to ethical research practices. He earned a postgraduate degree in Ayurvedic surgery and subsequently pursued a Master's degree in Public Health from the prestigious Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology. Building upon his foundation, Dr. Chandru expanded his expertise by completing specialized courses in "Public Health Ethics" and "Social Science and Public Health Research Ethics" from the Health, Ethics, and Law Institute in India. Currently pursuing a Master's in anthropology from Indira Gandhi National Open University, he showcases an ongoing pursuit of diverse knowledge, reflecting a keen interest in holistic healthcare and a drive to address health challenges beyond physical aspects.

As a Research Officer at the State Health Systems Resource Centre in Kerala, Dr. Chandru provides technical support for policy and strategy development to the Government of Kerala. His research focuses on health systems within the state, with a particular emphasis on social determinants of tuberculosis, including substance use, and the health system's response. He also contributes to projects related to healthy ageing and health equity, evaluating elderly healthcare programs, conducting fall risk assessments, implementing fall prevention trials, and exploring ageing-related semantics. Notably, Dr. Chandru has developed exercise interventions for community-living elderly individuals in Kerala as part of fall prevention studies.

Dr. Chandru's involvement extends to the "Age-Friendly Local Self-Governance Programme through Neighbourhood Groups" in Kerala, led by the NGO Health Action by People. He continually refines his critical thinking skills in health research ethics and envisions integrating perspectives such as human rights into future research, fostering inclusive and ethical projects. With plans for doctoral studies in public health, he aspires to further his contributions to advancing public health research and practice.

Drawing from his experiences, including a Masters in Ayurveda (MS Shalakyatantra) and practical work focused on the well-being of children and families with disabilities, Dr. Chandru brings a rich understanding of the intersectionality of health and society. His MPH dissertation on Tuberculosis, titled "Assessment of Patients' ability to follow standard treatment guidelines among tuberculosis patients in Thiruvananthapuram," exemplifies his dedication to exploring pressing health issues. Through an internship at the District TB Centre Thiruvananthapuram, he gained hands-on experience in project implementation, rapid situation assessment, and policy brief development, particularly in addressing the needs of TB patients with substance use dependence.

Proficient in both quantitative and qualitative research techniques, Dr. Chandru demonstrates expertise in anthropological studies, policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and project management. His proficiency with various software tools, including SPSS, R, Weft QDA, and JAMOVI, facilitates rigorous data analysis and dissemination. With a burgeoning portfolio of first-authored and co-authored research manuscripts and policy briefs, Dr. Chandru is poised to make significant contributions to the field of public health research and practice, with a focus on strengthening health systems and assessing national programs such as NPHCE and RBSK in Kerala.

Employment

  • State Health Systems Resource Centre Kerala Research Officer
    2022 - Present

Education

  • Indira Gandhi National Open University Master of Arts Anthropology (MAAN)
    2022 - Present
  • Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum Masters in Public Health
    2020 - 2022
  • Shri J. G. Co-operative Hospital Society's Ayurvedic Medical College, Ghataprabha Master of Surgery Shalakyatantra (Ophthalmology)
    2015 - 2018
  • Parassinikkadavu Ayurveda Medical College Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
    2008 - 2014
  • Government VHSS Vellanadu Medical Laboratory Technician
    2006 - 2008

Projects & Funding

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Publications (8)