Assessing the Impact of Health Policy Reforms on Vulnerable Populations: A Social Science Perspective

Through the view of social science, this study takes a critical look at how changes to health policy affect people who are already at risk. As countries around the world make big changes to their health care systems, it's important to figure out how these changes affect weak and marginalised groups. Our study uses a social science approach to look into how changing health policies affect the lives of disadvantaged groups by exploring the complex web of social, economic, and cultural factors that affect them. The method uses a mix of quantitative and qualitative data analysis, with conversations and focus group talks with people from a range of disadvantaged groups to get more in-depth ideas. Through a broad lens, we want to find out the complex ways that changes in health policy interact with social factors that affect health, affecting the availability, cost, and quality of healthcare for weak groups. Early results show that vulnerable groups bear an unfair amount of the load, showing differences in healthcare outcomes, hurdles to entry, and differences in healthcare service. The study also explores the role of social support networks, community engagement, and cultural competence in mitigating or exacerbating the effects of health policy reforms on vulnerable populations.The implications of this research extend beyond academia, offering practical insights for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups to formulate inclusive policies that address the unique needs of vulnerable populations. By fostering a deeper understanding of the social dynamics at play, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on health equity and informs evidence-based interventions aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of society's most marginalized members

Globalization and Public Health: An Examination of Cross-Border Health Issues

The rapid interconnection facilitated by globalization intensifies the dissemination of infectious diseases, posing substantial obstacles for public health systems globally. This paper utilizes a comparative methodology to analyze the impact of globalization on the dynamics of health issues that transcend national borders. It does so by closely examining two distinct pandemics: COVID-19 and the Nipah virus. Utilizing epidemiological data, public health policies, and scholarly literature, we examine the transmission patterns, susceptibilities, and strategies for addressing both viruses. By contrasting the easily transmissible and airborne characteristics of COVID-19 with the localized outbreaks and zoonotic source of the Nipah virus, we expose the varied difficulties presented by distinct cross-border health hazards. The main discovery we made emphasizes the contradictory connection between globalization and the readiness of public health. Interconnectedness not only speeds up the spread of viruses, but also promotes international collaboration in areas such as research, surveillance, and sharing of resources. We contend that effectively addressing cross-border health threats necessitates a nuanced comprehension of the dual nature of globalization, highlighting the importance of strong national health systems in conjunction with intensified global cooperation. This paper seeks to offer valuable insights to policymakers and public health professionals by analyzing the divergent cases of COVID-19 and Nipah virus. It aims to assist them in effectively managing the intricate relationship between globalization and health concerns that transcend national borders. We promote a proactive strategy that utilizes the advantages of international collaboration while enhancing local capacity to guarantee efficient readiness and reaction to forthcoming pandemics

Study Of Important Psychosocial Factors in Institutionalized Blinds

Background:  Blindness probably is the most feared infirmity of mankind. The blind individuals were considered useless for the centuries till recent development in culture and civilization. Present study was conducted with the aim to study important psychosocial aspects of blinds undergoing formal vocational training in institutes. Objective: to identify candidates’ psychosocial profile using Self Reporting Questionnaire (S.R.Q.). Materials and Methods: it was a cross sectional study conducted in two vocational training institutes for blinds (one for males and other for females) in Mumbai. The individuals were subjected to pre tested S.R.Q. and the individuals found positive with this tool and double the number of matched S.R.Q. negative controls from the institute were subjected to psychiatric examination done by qualified psychiatrist. Analysis: analysis was done using fisher’s exact test and chi square test results:  15 (7.18%) blinds were found S.R.Q. positive indicating they either have or prone to have psychiatric morbidity. Conclusion: Psychological rehabilitation of the blinds should be considered before planning the vocational training of blinds

COVID-19 vaccine uptake and its determinants in hilly area in Satara district: A cross sectional study

Covid – 19 pandemic is newer to human kind and vaccination is the most important weapon which can prevent and protect us from this highly infectious disease. The vaccines used in the war against Covid are relatively new and are manufactured after studies of just few months! Due to urgency and need of vaccine as weapon it was necessary to manufacture them earlier but still they are allowed to be used on emergency basis and not on regular basis due to limitation of stage 4 data. There are various factors which are responsible for vaccine uptake in general population and this study was conducted to find out those Objective: To find out Various determinants responsible for covid -19 vaccine uptake in hilly area of Satara district. Result: The vaccine hesitancy was observed in around 5% of the young age group 18-40 years of age whereas it was very low in age group more than 60 Years. The health care workers were the motivators for most of the reluctant beneficiaries and they easily were convinced to take the vaccine.&nbsp