Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): Chettinad Health City Medical Journal

Editorial

The Rise of Patient Activation and Shared Decision-Making: Redefining the Future of Healthcare

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  • July 14th 2026
  • Raja D
Abstract

Healthcare has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. Traditionally, healthcare delivery followed a paternalistic model in which doctors made decisions on behalf of patients, assuming that medical expertise alone was sufficient to determine the best course of treatment.

Research Article

Regression Modelling and Forecasting for Indian Suicide Cases

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  • July 14th 2026
  • Dhanalakshmi Thangarasu, Thirunavukkarasu Murugesan, Arun kumar Radhakrishnan, Vedapriya Dande Rajasekar
Abstract

The issue of suicide has become a topic of public health concern in India. Mitigating the repercussions associated with suicide has become an imperative focus of public health initiatives.

Maternal and Fetal Outcomes Among Anemic and Non-Anemic Pregnant Women: A Hospital Based Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

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  • July 14th 2026
  • Gurpreet Kaur, Sharish Khan
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Maternal anemia remains a major public health problem in developing countries and is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Awareness Regarding Services Rendered for Screening and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) at Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) Among People in a Selected Community of New Delhi.

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  • July 14th 2026
  • Nargis Khatoon, Sumathi M, Zeba Bano
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Non-communicable diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems. The Government of India has strengthened primary healthcare services through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which provide comprehensive services including screening, prevention, and management of NCDs.

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Labour Care Guide (LCG) and its Implementation as a Decision Making Tool Among Student Nurses in a Selected Nursing College of New Delhi.

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  • July 14th 2026
  • Nazni, Nargis Khatoon
Abstract

The WHO Labour Care Guide (LCG) marks a vital shift toward respectful, person-centered maternal care, replacing the traditional partograph. A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Labour Care Guide (LCG) and its implementation as a decision-making tool among student nurses in a selected nursing college of New Delhi.

Review Article

From Errors to Excellence: Mapping a Decade of Patient Safety Research through Bibliometric Analysis (2015-2024)

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  • July 14th 2026
  • Sharun N V, Rohini T, Ramya Jyothi Yelisetty
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Patient safety has become a central concern in global healthcare, driven by the persistent occurrence of medical errors and adverse events. Over the past decade, research in this field has expanded significantly across disciplines, aiming to improve clinical protocols, safety culture, and health system performance.

Efficacy of Core Strengthening Exercise Programs for Alleviating Postpartum Low Back Pain and Physical Function in Women with Caesarean Section-A Narrative Review

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  • July 14th 2026
  • Hari Babu L, Mohamed Nainar A, Gayathri K.C, Sujitha Suthadevan, Ranoji Vijaysing Shinde, Kotteswari. S. G, Mohamed Zerein Fathima.M
Abstract

A common postpartum concern for women after caesarean sections is pain and dysfunction of muscles of the lower back and abdomen, it is a serious global health issue that impacts many women.