Department of Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology (DoE) was established in the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in February 1997 with assistance from the Government of Tamil Nadu.

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The journey so far..

The mission of the Department of Epidemiology is to apply the science of Epidemiology for ‘Better Health Care’ and contribute to improvement of ‘Public’s Health’, individuals as well as populations. To realise this mission, DoE has been working to build institutional & systems capacity among Health professionals for strengthening education, training, research & policy development in the area of Public Health; primarily training epidemiologists to address relevant health problems in our community with multi-disciplinary, evidence based approach, such that the pathways of public health action are multi-sectoral.

Goal

Provide the highest quality education in Epidemiology
Applying the findings of epidemiologic research and influence the formulation of Public Policy
Translating epidemiologic research findings into clinical medicine
Advance the Science of epidemiology

Key Research Priorities

'India is confronted both by infectious diseases, nutritional deficiencies and unsafe pregnancies as well as the challenge of escalating epidemics of non-communicable diseases. The Sustainable development goals (SDGs) are an invaluable opportunity to work together for and with those who are marginalised, forgotten and in need. The focus of our work is most closely linked to:
Goal 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Target 3.3: ‘By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases …’,
Target 3.4: ‘By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being’
Target 3.6: ‘By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents’

The pediatric age group, newer tools/technologies would be crosscutting in these areas. However, the holistic nature of our work means our programmes link closely to 16 of the 17 SDGs.

M.Sc., Epidemiology

Master of Science in Epidemiology is a 2 year programme. Started in the year 2001. Candidates will spend the 1st year at The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai undergoing training courses and would be involved in on-going research programmes. During the second year candidates will work on their thesis. The number of seats is limited to four.

M.Sc. in Public Health

Master of Science in Public Health is a 2 year programme with total seats 16 per year, started in the year 2017 with key objectives:
1. To identify and prioritize key public health issues.
2. To understand the principles involved in the management of health service organizations and capable of contributing to development of health services/systems
3. To conduct critical assessment in specific domains of public Health
4. To do research relevant to public health as per scientific and ethical principles.

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Journalism (PGDPHJ)

PGDPHJ is one year programme started from the academic year 2019-20 with total seats 8. The overall objective to enable the communicators as well as journalists with the training and knowledge necessary to cover public health and medical issues for online, print, broadcast and other media platforms.The course aims to professionalize journalist for a career in public health journalism. It provides them an opportunity to expand their knowledge of important topics relevant to conducting studies in health sciences and other related fields, and the analysis of health- related data.

Short Term Courses

Workshop on Research Methodology and Biostatistics: How to do a good dissertation?

It is a three day course mandatory to all MD/MS/M.Ch/DM and Ph.D Scholars. All post graduate and super specialty students must complete this course within six months after joining in first year.
PhD research scholars must complete this course before their research methodology examination.
Faculties those who applying for PhD guide ship also must attend this course and submit this certificate.
Butany interested individual/researchers can also attend this workshop.

Course content:

Introduction to research, developing a research question, writing a proposal, study design, what test to do when, questionnaire development, sample size calculation and sampling technique, how to publish an article, ethics in research.

Note: So far around 25,000 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop.

2. Workshop on Scientific Writing

It is a two day course for any interested students and faculties.

Course content:

Writing different articles like original article, systematic review, meta analysis, abstract writing, how to write methods, results, discussion and ethics in publication.

Note: So far around 600 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop

3. Workshop on Evidence Based Medicine

It is a four days course only for faculties from any discipline.

Course content: critical appraisal, study design, protocol development, publishing articles.

Note: So far around 300 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop

4. Workshop on Essentials of Biostatistics

It is a two day course for any interested students and faculties can attend.

Course content: Introduction to statistics. How to do the analysis, what test to do when, sample size, sampling technique, types of data.

Note: So far around 330 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop

5. Workshop on Statistical Software Training in Epi Info

It is a two day course for any interested students and faculties.

Course content:

How to use the software, how to down load and hands on training.

Note: So far around 50 individuals attended and benefited by this workshop

Admission

1.Students admitted in 2021 and 2022

Courses	No. of Students in First year	No. of Students in Second year
M.Sc. Epidemiology	2	1
M.Sc. Public Health	13	12
PGD in Public Health Journalism	8	2

2. Ph.D Research Scholar -1

Ph.D. Programme

The department is recognized for carrying out Ph.D program in Epidemiology and Microbiology.

Training Programs Organised

Ph.D. Programme Research Projects

S.No.	Name	Title	Guide	Status
1.	Dr. Monica Dev	Behavioural problems and quality of life among children and adolescence with cleft lip and palate	Dr. G. Srinivas	Ongoing
2.	Dr.A.Sridhar	Risk factors for fertility decline among Muthuvan Tribes of Anamalai hills in the western Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala	Dr.S.Kalpana	Completed - Degree Awarded
3.	Dr. Mathan C.	Peryasamy An immune epidemiological study on the effect of neonatal BCG vaccination on intracellular killing of mechanism of Mycobacterium tuberculosis of Human macrophages	Dr. Manjula Datta	Completed - Degree Awarded
4.	Dr. Kalpana S	Patterns of Cytokines response in BCG vaccinated and Non-vaccinated Children	Dr. Manjula Datta	Completed - Degree Awarded
5.	Dr. Jayaseelan Devadas Manickam	A case control study on determinants of risky sexual behaviour among clients in selected hospitals Erode Districts	Dr. Manjula Datta	Completed - Degree Awarded
6.	Dr. Nalini Kesavraj	Epidemiology of factors facilitating and initiating gender equity in Primary Health Care settings	Dr. Manjula Datta	Completed - Degree Awarded

Research Projects - Ongoing

S.No	Title of the project	Students
1.	Behavioral problems and Quality Of Life among children and Adolescents with Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) in Tertiary care centre, Chennai: A mixed method design	PhD
2	Awareness about oral cancer and its risk factors among rural community in Koovathur Panchayat at Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu: A Community based Cross Sectional study	Post Graduate
3	Prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder among fire rescue workers in Chennai: A Cross Sectional study	Post Graduate
4	Knowledge, attitude and perception on mosquito control practices among urban habitants in Chennai: A Descriptive study	Post Graduate
5	Transgender care and health disparities in Tamilnadu and Kerala: A Descriptive study	Post Graduate
6	Knowledge attitude practice on menstrual hygiene among adolescent school girls, Chennai: A Cross Sectional study	Post Graduate
7	Work-related health problems among salt workers residing in Nagapattinam District: A Cross Sectional study	Post Graduate
8	Prevalence of hypertension among fishermen community in Chennai: A Cross Sectional study	Post Graduate
9	Nutritional status of beneficiaries of mid-day meal programme in governments schools in Chennai: A Cross Sectional study	Post Graduate
10	Health status of people living in the vicinity of Madras atomic power station in and around Kalpakkam: A Retrospective Cohort study	Post Graduate
11	Psychological evaluation among Juvenile delinquency: A Descriptive Cross Sectional study	Post Graduate
12	Oral health status and treatment needs among transgender community in Chennai: A Descriptive study	Post Graduate
13	Determinants of risk factors for hypertension among mechanical industry workers in Chennai: A Case Control study	Post Graduate
14	Assessment of quality of life among burn injured cases on territory care hospital: A Descriptive study	Post Graduate
15	Awareness of Stroke among Urban Community visiting Primary Health Centers in Chennai: A Descriptive Cross Sectional study	Post Graduate

Research Projects - Completed

Adolescent Health
Perception and practices of menstrual hygiene management among rural adolescent school girls of 14 - 17yrs
Prevalence and Determinants of obesity among school girls (9-13 years) and association of early menarche with childhood obesity
Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among urban school children in the age group of 13-17 years, Chennai
Prevalence of anemia among school children

Mental Health
Correlation between intelligence quotient and social quotient among children with mental retardation
Epidemiological profile of developmental milestones among children with autism spectrum disorders in Coimbatore.

Dental Health
Vitamin A level in recurrent respiratory infected children
Coping mechanism in cleft lips and palate
Awareness about dental problems among Primary care physicians
Back Pain among Dentists
A study on the prevalence of common dental diseases among children in orphanages in South Chennai
Barriers of Health Seeking for oral problems
Prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis and its associated risk factors in children of Salem Taluk
Prevalence of dental caries and the associated risk factors among adolescent students in Chennai Corporation School
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of tobacco cessation among dentist in and around Chennai
Assessment of oral hygiene, knowledge, attitude and behavior among visually challenged children in the age group 8-17 years in Chennai.
Knowledge, attitude and practices of oral health and assessment of the definition status among school teachers in the urban Chennai

Maternal Health
Obstetric Care seeking Behavior among Married Women of Reproductive age group in Arakkonam town, Tamilnadu
Risk factors associated with delayed child birth and its implications on psychosocial pressure of women in chennai: A case control study

Alternative Health
Perception of patient taking siddha medicine
Utilization pattern of the community in seeking siddha system of medicine in Chennai metropolitan area
To evaluate the effectiveness of intervention (Thoppukaranam) to reduce childhood obesity and anxiety among urban school students (7 -17 years) - sequential self controlled trial

Infectious Health
Adherence to Anti-retro viral therapy (ART) and ARV prophylaxis among HIV seropositive women attending PPTCT centres, Chennai
Prevalence of anti-leptospiral antibody among fever cases
Prevalence of opportunistic infections among HIV/AIDS patients who are not on Anti Retro-Viral Drugs those who attend ART Centres in Chennai
Assessment of the quality of life among discordant couples and seropositive patients who are attending ART centres in Chennai
Assessment of quality of life and stigma among HIV sero positive adults in south Tamilnadu - A cross sectional study
Knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers about acute diarrhea and its management with oral rehydration therapy & zinc in children under 5 years of age

Non Communicable Diseases
Assessment of nutritional status and dietary pattern of urban college girls: A Cross Sectional study
Prevalence of hypertension among rural population in the district of Ariyalur, Tamilnadu
Assessment of dietary practices and self adherence to type diabetic management among urban and rural population of villupuram

Geriatirc Health
Dr.A.Sridhar Risk factors for fertility decline among Muthuvan Tribes of Anamalai hills in the western Ghats of Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Publications

Collaborators

UNICEF

ICMR

NRHM

IIT, Chennai

TANUVAS, Chennai

Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute

Institute of Vector Control and Zoonoses, Hosur

Government Medical Colleges

Corporation of Chennai

Directorate of Public Health

National Institute of Epidemiology

National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis

Regional Labour Institute

Tamil Nadu Fire & Rescue Services

South Indian Federation of Fisherman Society

Directorate of School Education

NGO’s of Tamil Nadu & Kerala

External Projects

S.No.	Projects	Principle investigator	Funding Agency
1.	Documentation of determinants and Causes of IMR	Dr. G.Srinivas	UNICEF
2.	Capacity building assessment of ANM training schools in Tamil Nadu	Dr. G.Srinivas	UNICEF
3.	Delivery Care Practices in Public Health Facilities	Dr. G.Srinivas	UNICEF
4.	Reasons for the delay in diagnoses of common cancers (Breast and cervix) among women in Tamil Nadu: A Qualitative Approach	Dr.Parameswari & Dr.JasmineS.Sundar	TNHSRP – IIT
5.	Behavioral problems and Quality of life among children and Adolescents with Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) in Tertiary care centre, Chennai: A mixed method design	Dr. Monica Dev Guide: Dr. G.Srinivas	ICMR & Directorate of Public Health
6.	Strategies for introducing equity in health research-ENHR	Dr. Manjula Datta	INCLEN
7.	Prevalence of Anemia	Dr. Manjula Datta	UNICEF
8.	Quality Assurance Panel	Dr. Manjula Datta	World Bank
9.	Perception of Community regarding DOTS	Dr. Manjula Datta	INCLEN
10.	Risk factors for MDR TB	Dr. Manjula Datta	INCLEN
11.	Assessment of injection practices in India	Dr. Manjula Datta	INCLEN
12.	Treatment patterns of private practitioners for malaria in Chennai	Dr. G.Srinivas	INCLEN
13.	Effectiveness of 3 days Amoxicillin verses 5 days co-trimoxazole	Dr. Manjula Datta	ICMR
14.	Prevalence of Group A streptococcus among slum Children	Dr. S.Kalpana	University
15.	Hypertension - An update on changing trends	Dr. Jasmine S Sundar	ICMR
16.	Prevalence and determinants of Hypertension and effect of yoganidra and hypertension in school children (11-17yrs) of Chennai	Dr. Joseph Maria Adaikalam	ICMR
17.	Prevalence of anemia among young adolescent corporation school children	Dr. S.Kalpana	University
18.	Integrated Road Traffic Injuries Surveillance-India (IRIS-India):	Dr. Jasmine S Sundar	ICMR

Conference/Workshops

Epidemiology /Statistical Consultation

Researchers will be given guidance from PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT of Medical Research for their Ph.D work / Post Graduate Dissertation.

A nominal fee will be charged for the Statistical Analysis of Research Data

S.NO	Courses	Fees
1	U.G. Dissertation	Rs.1000/-
2	P.G. Dissertation	Rs.2000/-
3	Ph.D Thesis	Rs.2000/-
4	Preliminary Dissertation and Thesis Consultation	Rs.500/-

Statistical Analysis of Research Data,Statistical Analysis Requisition Form

Name
	U.G. / P.G. /Ph.D
Name of the Course
Name of the College
Project/Dissertation
Title
Emil Id
Phone Number
Payment Details	THROUGH NEFT / RTGS / CHALLAN / DD Ref No. / DD No. Date
Signature
Date

Faculties

Dr.G. Srinivas, M.D., [Read More] Professor and Head of the Department Tel: Off: +91-44-2220 0713 Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. Joseph Maria Adaikalam, M.D(Siddha)., M.Sc.(Epid.), [Read More] Assistant Professor (Sr.Scale) Email : joseph This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. Jasmine S Sundar, M.B.B.S., M.Sc. (Epid.), [Read More] Assistant Professor Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. S. Kalpana, M.Sc., M.B.A.,Ph.D., [Read More] Tel: Off: +91-44-2220 0713 Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. Mrs. S. Valarmathi, M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D., [Read More] Research Officer (Statistics) Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. A. Arul Paul, M.S.W., M.Phil., Ph.D(SW)., MBA(HRM). [Read More] Social Welfare Officer Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.