KCGMC-Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Haryana

Community Medicine

About Department

Department of Community Medicine

The Vision

The department aims to impart community-oriented teaching and training, equitable patient care, and participatory research.

The Mission

To provide equitable services and develop appropriately skilled, learned, and compassionate professionals through

Teaching and training as per the guidelines with the use of innovative techniques and to keep pace with the recent advances
Provision of services to all, irrespective of vulnerabilities
Instilling the basics and ethics of research to conduct the need-based, prolific clinical, social, and participatory research (dept personnel pics, front pic, incumbency board pic)

The Science of Community Medicine deals with the prevention and promotion of human health along with appropriate treatment. The department has been actively providing these services since the institute's inception and plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the community and the medical college. The department teaches and trains about 600-650 undergraduate students and interns of MBBS, BPT, and Nursing. Early clinical exposure is also provided to undergraduate MBBS students through Family Adoption Program (FAP). Innovative approaches are applied during the foundation course to make students acquainted with the public health infrastructure and help them understand the importance of the depth of this profession through cine medicine. Sensitive issues like LGBTQ and their health issues, Tribes and their issues, gender-based issues, etc. are also discussed with students to sensitize them to health aspects of vulnerable populations.

Department Faculty

Sr No	Name of Faculty	Designation	Photograph
1	Dr Rajesh Garg	Professor & Head
2	Dr Gaurav Kamboj	Associate Professor
3	Dr Garima Sangwan	Assistant Professor
4	Dr Nitika Sharma	Assistant Professor
5	Dr Sangeeta	Assistant Professor
6	Dr Dhriti Bapna	Assistant Professor
7	Dr Harpreet Kaur	Statistician-cum-Assistant Professor
8	Dr Ruby Goel	Medical Officer
9	Dr Bharti	Tutor
10	Dr Usha	Tutor
11	Dr Akshansh Gwaskar	Tutor
12	Dr Varun	Tutor
13	Dr Vandana	Tutor

Facilities in Department

The vision and mission of the department are achieved through the following facilities

1. RHTC- The rural health training center is located at CHC Kunjpura, which is an approximate distance of 12 km from the college. The center caters to a population of nearly 1 lakh. It has a dedicated interns' hostel that facilitates intern teaching and training, besides providing 24*7 patient care. The center is also utilized for the teaching of MBBS undergraduate students. Health promotion and community awareness activities are also organized periodically for the general population and field level workers. Participation is done in various outreach activities along with the field level workers.

2. UHTC- The urban health training center is located at UPHC Ramnagar, which is almost 3 kms from the medical college. The population catered to by this center is approximately 51000. The center is utilized for teaching and training MBBS and BPT interns and teaching MBBS undergraduates. Health promotion and community awareness activities are also organized periodically for the general population and field level workers.

3. Department Museum- The department museum has charts, IEC material, and drug kits related to different National Health Programs. There are specimens and models related to entomology, environmental health, sanitation, nutrition, immunization, and family planning. These materials help students better understand the concerned curriculum. There is a separate section on cine medicine where posters and catalogues of various movies in multiple languages are available, and students are taught about movies based on health issues.

4. Research Lab- This lab enables hands-on training and the demonstration of various activities and instruments of public health importance.

5. Department Library- There is a spacious library with 85 books and a few journals. There is ample space and seating arrangement for all faculty members and doctors for departmental meetings.

6. Demonstration rooms for student classes- There are two demonstration rooms with a seating capacity of 60 students each to implement the newer education techniques like small group learning/teaching. One of them is equipped with an audiovisual system also.

7. Immunization Clinic- Routine Immunization Clinic is functional at 2^nd Floor, OPD block for provision of routine vaccination under National Immunization Program. A separate newborn immunization clinic is also operational on the 1^st Floor, near the labour Room, IPD block for the provision of birth vaccines to babies born in the institution.

8. NIROGI OPD- The department is the institutional nodal point for the flagship program of the Government of Haryana. Screening, identification, testing, and data management of NIROGI beneficiaries are done at NIROGI OPD, located on the 4^th floor of the OPD building.

The department faculties are a part of various important committees of the institute. The department played a substantial role in implementing and providing COVID-19 vaccinations and contact tracing during the pandemic.

Glimpses of Department Teaching and Training Activities

Various Activities Conducted by the Department

· Observation and celebration of days of public health importance

· Family Adoption Programme- Family mapping and data collection, health awareness, environmental activity, and health camps

· Bridge course for the CHOs in collaboration with IGNOU

· WHO Day Quiz by IAPAM

· Routine immunization and NIROGI OPD service

· CME on advances in TB management

· CME-cum-sensitization program on VPDs

· CME-cum-sensitization program on complementary feeding

Observation of Different Health Days of Public Health Importance

Collaborate with Civil Surgeon Office for programme implementation and teaching of undergraduates

World Breastfeeding Week celebration at UPHC, Ramnagar, and RHTC, Kunjpura, by faculty, students & and staff, and Sensitization of Nursing Staff at KCGMC, Karnal

Pharmacovigilance and Drug Awareness

World Breastfeeding Week celebration at UPHC, Ramnagar, and RHTC, Kunjpura, by faculty, students & and staff, and Sensitization of Nursing Staff at KCGMC, Karnal

Activities in Foundation Course

Faculty

Sr. No.	Name	Designation
1	Dr. Rajesh Garg	Professor and Head Of Department
2	Dr. Gaurav Kamboj	Associate Professor
3	Dr Sangeeta Dureja	Assistant Professor
4	Dr Garima Sangwan	Assistant Professor
5	Dr. Harpreet Kaur	Assistant Professor
6	Dr. Dhriti Bapna	Assistant Professor
7	Dr Nitika Sharma	Assistant Professor
8	Dr. Ruby Goel	Medical Officer

Facilities

Activities Under the Family Adoption Program

Other Activities by Department

PUBLICATIONS

1. Sangwan G, Sharma N, Garg R. A community-based study to estimate the internet usage and its associated factors among elderly residing in an urban slum area in North India. GJMEDPH 2024; 13(6)

2. Sharma N, Garg R, Sangwan G. COVID-19 vaccination: Knowledge and perception of beneficiaries at a tertiary care center in Haryana, India. GJMEDPH 2024; 13(6)

3. Sangeeta, Rajesh Garg, Nitika Sharma, Sonali, HimaniDureja, Anupam Berwal. Utilization of maternal health care and child immunization services at an urban health training center of a medical college in North India. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research 2021;4(13):119–22.

4. Garg S, Saini N, Garg R, Garg S, Munde H. Sero-Prevalence of Transfusion Transmissible Infections in Blood Donors at Blood Bank of a Tertiary Care Hospital - an indicator of Blood Safety in the Region: A Study from North Haryana (India). Indian Journal of Public Health Research Development 2020;11(7):706-11.

5. Singh B, Shridhar P, Singh K, Garg R et al. Assessment of nutritional status in chronic obstructive airways disease patients in a tertiary care hospital at Himachal Pradesh, India: a cross sectional study. Int J Community Med Public Health2019;6(8):3543-7.

6. Garg R, Garg S, Singh K, Ranga A, Singh A, Kumar K. Comparison of prices of commonly used drugs in AMRIT pharmacy, Jan Aushadhi Centre and Private chemist shop: An analytical study from a tertiary care centre in Haryana. Indian J Community Health [Internet]. 2022 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Oct. 24];34(2):196-201

7. Garg R. Medical education in Hindi and indigenous languages in India: Issues and challenges. Natl Med J India 2024;37:95–9. DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_983_2022

8. Middha S, Ahuja K, Kamboj G. Comparison of effect of Teriparatide and Alendronate Sodium on the bone mineral density in post-menopausal women. Annals IntMedDental Research 2019;5(1):9-13.

9. Kamboj G, Nilika, Bhartiya S. Prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression in undergraduate medical students: a cross sectional study. Int J Community Med Public Health 2021;8:1471-5.

10. Kaushal P, Sangwan G, Rana K, Biswal M, Kaur M, Lakshmi PV. Implementation status of national airborne infection control guidelines in the health care facilities of a North Indian State: A mixed method study. Public Health in Practice. 2021 Nov 1;2:100149

11. Saini N, Sangwan G, Verma M, Kohli A, Kaur M, Lakshmi PV. Effect of social networking sites on the quality of life of college students: a cross-sectional study from a city in north India. The Scientific World Journal. 2020 May 1;2020.

12. Goel S, Angeli F, Dhirar N, Sangwan G, Thakur K, Ruwaard D. Factors affecting medical students’ interests in working in rural areas in North India—A qualitative inquiry. PLoS One. 2019 Jan 10;14(1):e0210251.

13. Sangwan G, Sharma A, Gupta M. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on routine immunization of under-5 children. International Journal of Health Systems and Implementation Research. 2020 Jun 10;4(1):112-5.

14. Mehra A, Sangwan G, Grover S, Kathirvel S, Avasthi A. Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity and cognitive impairment among patients attending the rural noncommunicable disease clinic. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice. 2020 Oct;11(04):585-92.

15. Sangwan G, Vashisht BM. Menstrual pattern and prevalence of dysmenorrhea among school going adolescent girls in a rural block of Haryana: A cross sectional study.. Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health 2017; 6 (2), 5

16. Sangwan G, Vashisht BM. A study of common cultural practices restrictions and preparedness regarding menstruation among school going adolescent girls in a rural block of Haryana.. Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health 2017; 6 (1), 5

17. R Pathak, C Chaudhary, P Mishra, Sangwan G, M Thakre. Perception, Practices and Barriers towards Health Research among Young Medical Professionals of Northern India. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 2015; 5 (2), 11-19

18. Singh S, Verma R, Jangra A, Kumar R, Sharma N, Singh S. Organization and workflow management of central sterile supply department of a tertiary care hospital of Haryana. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2019 Mar; 6(3):1264-1268.

19. Jangra A, Malik J S, Singh S, Sharma N. Diabetes mellitus and its socio-demographic determinants: a population-based study from a rural block of Haryana. Int J Adv Med. 2019 Feb;6(1):30-34.

20. Sharma N, Kumar N, Singh S, Malik J S, Jangra A. Status and determinants of birth preparedness and complication readiness in a rural block of Haryana. JFMPC. 2019 Feb; 8(2):482-86.

21. Jangra A, Malik J S, Singh S, Sharma N. Epidemiological features of alcohol use in a rural block of North India: A population based cross-sectional study. IJCAR. 2019 May;8(5):18985-90.

22. Jangra A, Malik J S, Singh S, Sharma N. Diabetes in rural Haryana, India: A population-based study. J Med Allied Sci. 2019;9(2):48-54.

23. Bairwa M, Behera S,[…………], Sharma N, [….], et al. Combating the COVID-19 pandemic in a resource-constrained setting: insights from initial response in India. BMJ Global Health. 2020 Nov;5(11):e003416.

24. Misra P, Malhotra S, Sharma N, Misra M C, Vij A, Pandav C S. A qualitative approach to understand the knowledge, beliefs and barriers towards organ donation in a rural community of Haryana. Indian J Transplant 2021;15:19-23.

25. Mittal A, Sharma M, Sharma S, Gautam P, Dange PS, Sharma N, et al. Association of hematological parameters with disease severity in Covid-19 patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Rajasthan. IJMSCR, 2021; 4(2):270-79.

26. Misra P, Malhotra S, Sharma N, Misra M C, Vij A, Pandav C S. Awareness about brain death and attitude towards organ donation in a rural area of Haryana, India. J Family Med Prim Care 2021;10:3084-8.

27. Sunanda Gupta, Ramadass S, Ballabgarh Teaching and Research Group*, Rakesh Kumar, Harshal R. Salve, Kapil Yadav, et al. Use of web-based health information portals in primary health care: Experience from a rural Primary Health Centre in Haryana. J Family Med Prim Care 2021;10:3144-50.

28. Mandal S, Sathiyamoorthi R, Salve HR, Kumar R, Kumar R, Ballabgarh Teaching and Research Group*. A Time and Motion Study of Community Health Workers in Rural Area of Ballabgarh, Haryana. IJPH 2023; 67(1):54-60

29. Rani M, Bairwa M, Sharma N, Jaswal N, Kumar R. Use of abortion pills as a family planning method among women living in urban slum of North India- a mixed-method. Medical Journal of Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth 2023; 17(3):539-46

30. Kairi J K, Sharma N. Design and Implementation of Computer-aided Learning Module in Pharmacology for Vasoactive Drugs: An Experience from a State Medical College in Haryana, India. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, July 2024; 18(7):FC01-FC05

31. Berwal A, Dagar A, Sangeeta, Dahiya N, Tambe PK, Sonali, Chawla K. Clinico-bacteriological profile of uropathogens with special reference to colistin susceptibility among Multi drug resistant isolates from a tertiary care hospital in South India, Int J of Health and Clinical Research, 2021;4(14):25-30

32. Budania LS, Chaudhary A, Sangeeta, Berwal A, Sonali, Mentha A, Dagar A. Comparison of unilateral and bilateral subarachnoid blockade for arthroscopic knee surgery, Int J of Health and Clinical Research, 2021;4(13):74-77.

33. Kaur H, Shekhar C, Sangeeta, Rani M. Intimate Partner Violence and use of Family Planning Methods in India: Results from National Family Health Survey- 5. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development 2023;14(2).

34. Bapna D, Jain A, Pawar N, Mital AK, Choudhary P, Jain RB et al. Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Police Personnel during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study in North India. Epidem Int. 2021;6(2):6-11.

35. Vashisht BM, Bapna D. Bouquets and brickbats to frontline warriors in India during COVID-19 pandemic : A review. Global J for research analysis. 2020; 9(7):1-2.

36. Vashisht BM, Singh S, Bapna D, Jangra A, Jai Prakash. Covid-19- Its Preparedness, Successes and Failures. Int J of Current Advanced Research. 2020; 09(07): 22788-22790.

37. Bapna D, Vashisht BM, Kumar A, Sachdeva A, Ranjan R, Pratibha. Assessment of knowledge and attitude of urban population during lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic in Rohtak, Haryana. Global J for research analysis. 2020; 9(7): 1-3

38. Vashisht BM, Bapna D, Kumar A, Ranjan R, Sachdeva A,Tiwana NS. Assessment of practices and difficulties faced during lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic among urban population of Rohtak, Haryana.IntJ of Scientific Research. 2020; 9(8):1-3

39. Bapna D, Sharma S. Evidence based assessment of growth of exclusively breastfed vs. non exclusively breastfed infants in a tertiary care centre of Rajasthan. Int J of Scientific Research. 2020; 9(9): 1-2

40. Vashisht BM, Bapna D, Singh S, Pratibha. Face mask – it’s role in prevention of COVID-19. Global J of medicine and public health. 2020; Special edition: 1-6

41. Vashisht BM, Bapna D, Singh S, Saha A, Rathee M, Yadav K. Practices followed during home quarantine/isolation for COVID-19 pandemic among urban population of Rohtak, Haryana. Global J for research analysis. 2020; 9(9): 152-4

42. Bapna D. Assessment of smartphone addiction among higher secondary school students in a rural area of southern Rajasthan. Int J of Scientific Research. 2020; 9(11): 1-3.

43. Vashisht BM, Bapna D, Jyotsana, SatijaJ.Dietary preferences during home quarantine/isolation for COVID-19 among urban population of Rohtak, Haryana. Int J of Current Advanced Research. 2020;9(10): 23176-23178.

44. Choudhary P, Bapna D, Jain A, Jain RB, Mital AM, Atri G et al. Association of Breastfeeding Counselling with Infant Breastfeeding Practices among Lactating Mothers of Rural Area of Haryana: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J PrevenCuratComm Med. 2020; 6(4): 1-8.

45. Tiwari P, Kaur H, Kaur H, Jha V, Singh N, Ashraf A. Prevalence of facet joint arthritis and its association with spinal pain in mountain population – A cross‐sectional study. Journal of Carniovertebral Junction & Spine. Jan-March 2020; 11(1): 36-45.

46. Kaur A, Kaur H, Kaur H, Devgun P. A cross sectional study to assess the knowledge about prevention and home management of diarrhoea among the mothers of under five children in an urban area of Amritsar, Punjab. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development. 2019:10(7):415-21

47. Nagpal M, Chawla S, Devgun P, Kaur H, Chawla N. Profile of Children Suffering from HIV/AIDS in Amritsar, Punjab- A Cross-Sectional Study. Natl J Community Med. 2019; 10(4):223-227.

48. Kaur A, Singh J, Kaur H, Kaur H, Devgun P. Study of Sociodemographic factors affecting infant feeding practices in an Urban area of Punjab. Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development. 2019:10(2):119-23Kaur H, Gupta V, Garg A, Sangeeta, Kumar Padhi BK. Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Suicide Ideation Among Undergraduate Medical Students in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Natl J Community Med 2024;15(10):868-883. DOI: 10.55489/njcm.151020244529.

49. Aravind MJ, Sampangi R, Sud R, Sheikh R, Kaur H,Hemalatha BC, et al. Comparative study of the three‑dimensional perceptionof videos recorded on a “Do it yourself” three‑dimensional recording assemblyversus the conventional recording system. Indian J Ophthalmol 2024;72:S679-83.

50. Tiwari P, Kaur H, Kaur H. Sociophysical predictors of facet joint arthritis in a mountain farming community: A computed-tomography-based analytical cross-sectional study. J Orthop Dis Traumatol2024;7:60-70.

51. Dahiya P, Beniwal A, Kaur H, Kansal R. Respectful maternal care initiative: Experiences at a tertiary care center in Haryana. J Surg Spec Rural Pract2023;4:166-71.

Ongoing Research Projects

· COVID-19 Vaccination: Immediate next-day adverse events following immunization (AEFI) amongst healthcare workers in a tertiary care hospital in North India

· A study to assess the mental health status of the medical students due to lockdown and home stay during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Medical college in Haryana, India.

· A Comparative intervention study to assess the knowledge of medical students about the latest updates in the health and medical education sector at a tertiary care health centre in Haryana (India)

· Prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the visitors of a COVID-19 vaccination centre and risk assessment of diabetes mellitus using Indian Diabetes Risk Score

· A community-based based to estimate the burden, determinants of risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea among adults

· Clinical Profile and associated factors with acute invasive Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis in patients with COVID-19-associated viral pneumonia.

· Research in the areas of Public Health and Community Health are essential aspects of the department. An ICMR-STS project has been accepted by the ICMR, Delhi and completed by a 2017 batch MBBS student under the mentorship of the departmental faculty.

· ICMR-MRHU project titled ‘Role of genetic factors associated with smokeless tobacco cessation’.

· ICMR-MRHU project titled ‘Understanding psychological determinants and other mediators in tobacco cessation and their relationship with quitting: A longitudinal, quantitative study from Karnal district in Haryana. ’

· The department is collaborating with PGI Chandigarh for a state level survey on NCDs.

FUTURE PLANS

1. Expansion of community-based outreach preventive, promotive & curative care with an effective linkage mechanism to KCGMC Karnal.

2. Establishment of a Health Education Unit (HEU) at OPD area under the aegis of Department of Community Medicine to aware the patients and their attendants in the hospital about all the major public health issues and govt health welfare policies.

3. Organization of a state/zonal level public health conference.

4. Conduction of Research Methodology workshop for residents and Demonstrators of the Institution.

Community Medicine

About Department

Faculty

Facilities

Activities Under the Family Adoption Program Other Activities by Department

Activities Under the Family Adoption Program

Other Activities by Department